Phrasal Verbs
Meaning: a period of decline or reduction
Example: With his health on the wane, the coal worker had to take better care of himself. Read on
Meaning: meet someone by accident
Example: While cleaning my house, I ran across a book I'd lost. Read on
Meaning: be physically on a plane, ship, vehicle, train, or rocket
Example: Let's get Phoebe on board for the Madison project. After all, it is her area of expertise. Read on
Meaning: present, nearby, close, or easily accessible
Example: My parents are always on hand if we need a babysitter. Read on
Meaning: use courage, reserve, nerve or strength to achieve something
Example: He had to call on all his strength to get to the finals. Read on
Meaning: refuse entry to somewhere
Example: His job application was turned aside when they saw his criminal record. Read on
Meaning: to remove something or someone
Example: He finally got rid of the door to door salesman, by saying he had to go out. Read on
Meaning: to meet someone
Example: The men had never come across a failure and hence did not know how to deal with it. Read on
Meaning: to be at the point where something was just going to be done
Example: I was about to come to you for advice when you called me. Read on
