Time
Meaning: a way to refer to something or someone reminding you of an earlier time.
Example: What a blast from the past! I haven't heard that song in years. Read on
Meaning: not expected to live much longer.
Example: He was told he only had three months left to live, so he is living on borrowed time now that it is four months later. Read on
Meaning: to do something in order to postpone an event, a result, etc.
Example: I am currently delivering pizza, buying time to apply for a better job. Read on
Meaning: soon; after a while.
Example: By and by, she paused to make sure everyone was paying attention. Read on
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: to enjoy the advantages of something
Example: The person that won the lottery was riding the wave of millions of dollars. Read on
Meaning: progress very quickly
Example: Regan's reading skills are coming on in leaps and bounds with the new teacher. Read on
Meaning: during the daytime
Example: Politicians strongly condemn corruption and nepotism during political rallies, yet they go ahead and misuse public resources in broad daylight. Read on
Meaning: a time when a crucial decision or essential action must be taken
Example: Right before the dawn, the British military had been waiting for zero hour to start the operation against terrorists in Afghanistan. Read on
Meaning: a period of time from when action is requested to when it happens
Example: The waiting time for non-urgent surgery seems to be on the increase over the last five years. Read on
