The non-readers tend to isolate themselves from the community.

Attempt to do sth // Editors and publishers are attempting to win old reader.

Help do sth // this will help overcome the time problem.

Represent // each tree ring represents a year of growth.

Be under the impression of / that ---

A: I heard there are seats left the show tonight.

B: really, I was under the impression that the tickets were sold out a long time age.

Lose one’s temper // I gradually lost my temper.

Shocked // She was shocked the air crash.

Once in a while // such thoughts may have crossed your mind once in a while.

Regardless of // regardless of your height, age and distance.

Change // hi, Jane, do you have some change? I have to make a call on the pay phone.

Stimulating // teaching is stimulating job.

Wear sth/sb out // they were worn out after a long day.