Part 4 Language Study 1. run out of: use up or finish a supply of tsto) Examples: 1)To our disappointment, our car ran out of gas halfway home 2)When they ran out of food, the soldiers set about hunting for more 2. handful. a small number (used as singular noun, followed by of Examples: 1)You'd better hurry up. A handful of people are already waiting in the hall◼ Part 4 Language Study ◼ 1. run out of: use up or finish a supply of (sth.) Examples: 1) To our disappointment, our car ran out of gas halfway home. ◼ 2) When they ran out of food, the soldiers set about hunting for more. ◼ 2. handful: a small number (used as singular noun, followed by of) ◼ Examples: 1) You'd better hurry up. A handful of people are already waiting in the hall. ◼