I asked the mechanic to check the 'oil'. [=to make sure that there was enough oil to make the car engine run smoothly]
The dressing is made with 'oil', vinegar, and a pinch of herbs.
He works mostly 'in oils'. [=he mostly uses oil paints]
(..) I'm sure you can tell which are which. Second century. Very rare. One should always handle an antique vase from the inside. Otherwise the oil from the hands can damage the patina. Pure alabaster. Lovely. That's odd. What I did, I went like this, and then... (..)2006 The Pink Panther