He views that situation as a problem.

He wasted time on the way to the library.

He is a big eater, he can eat 10 plates at once.

He won the speed-eating contest.

He got involved in his friend's trouble.

He ate the pizza as if he was devouring it.

He suddenly lashed out at me.

He looks down on those weaker than himself as if he despises them.

He skillfully dodged the enemy's attack by making it miss.

The beast devoured his meal.