to ration water, vegetables

Rationing continued until the 50s

What was appealing?

They are both teetotallers

to be teetotal

to install double glazing

to have good insulation

This old house is really quite draughty   “drafty”

There’s a draught blowing under the door

to set up a company = start,

He founded the company in 1850.

strange/weird/odd/peculiar

give off = emit/produce

pneumonia

long-distance trains

a commuter train

the overground

curb

we need to curb our spending

to curb your appetite

a milestone birthday