read between the lines
To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.
If you read between the lines a little, you will realize that he has deeper motives.
ADJ
good | quiet
VERB + READ
have
She had a quick read of the email before the meeting started this morning.
ADJ
compelling, good, great, interesting
VERB + READ
be, make
That book was a really enjoyable read during my vacation last summer.
ADV
aloud
My grandmother read aloud to us every evening before bedtime.
silently
carefully, with interest
Sarah carefully read the instructions before starting the exam.
avidly, voraciously
He has been reading voraciously since he discovered the library last summer.
out
The teacher read out the list of students who passed the exam.
VERB + READ
be able to, can/could
My daughter was able to read simple stories when she turned five years old.
learn (how) to | teach sb (how) to
PREP
about
I read about the new coffee shop opening downtown in a local magazine last week.
from
The teacher read from the storybook to the class every afternoon.
of
She read of a new restaurant opening downtown and decided to try it this weekend.
through
She quickly read through the instruction manual before assembling the furniture.
to
She reads the news to her grandmother every morning because her eyesight isn't very good.
PHRASES
read and write
My daughter started school last year and is now learning to read and write.