Education
Meaning: the school, college, or university that one attended or in which one has studied
Example: He was delighted when he was offered the position of professor of English at his alma mater. Read on
Meaning: to make a mark next to items on a list that have been completed
Example: I would like to tick off some more items on my list before going home. Read on
Meaning: the work of a writer, anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
Example: The editorial was a fine piece of writing. Read on
Meaning: to study very hard
Example: I have an exam tomorrow, I need to hit the books tonight. Read on
Meaning: back to the planning stage
Example: My experiment was a failure, so I'm back to the drawing board. Read on
Meaning: the alphabet (See example 1 and 2)
Example: My little son now has started learning ABC in school. Read on
