English Language Conventions - Cloze and Reading Comprehension

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word to fill the corresponding gap.
The Superintendent was sitting there, reading the newspaper. The large desk in front of him was (i) high with a great assortment of papers, most of which looked (ii), a heap of them partially covered the telephone. As the Superintendent got up I saw that he was an (iii) tall man. (iv) at me, he lunged forward.

Fill the blank (ii).