| 单词 | threepence |
| 例句 | She says, I’ll give you threepence for every letter you write and another threepence if it brings a payment. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z At the end of the night he gives me three chips from his bag and sixpence instead of threepence. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “But remember—I’m not giving them away. I must be paid. The price is threepence for each of you.” Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Lieutenant Stranger was so happy over something he gave Dove threepence. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It worked no hardship on the people’s pocketbooks: only threepence the pound. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The master says we’re each to bring threepence for the First Communion catechism with the green cover. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z More important, the Sugar Act of 1764 reduced the duty on foreign molasses to an affordable threepence a gallon and tightened collection procedures. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z If the postman knocked on your door in the city of Birmingham, with a three-page letter from London, he would let you read it only if you coughed up two shillings and threepence. The Penny Post revolutionary who transformed how we send letters 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z By contrast, an unskilled tunneller's mate received two shillings and tuppence, while the infantryman in the trenches pocketed a meagre one shilling and threepence. The 18 sewer men who changed the war - BBC News 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z The current proposed design is a 12-sided coin similar in shape to the pre-decimalisation threepence piece, more commonly known as the "threepenny bit". Design contest opens for new £1 coin 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z Well, I sell Turkish Delight, but some of the girls sell coffee, and for an extra threepence you can see the Sultan’s harem. The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett 2012-04-26T02:00:17.327Z It was minted in the Bran Tubs from which, paying your threepence, you drew forth a penny toy. Mushroom Town 2012-04-21T02:00:25.923Z Our show ran as a rule from six to eleven o'clock, and for want of better amusement the soldiers gave us a fair amount of patronage at threepence a head. The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z Men and women, boys and girls, earn from threepence to four shillings a day in various little bits of carved and turned work; but the crack wages are paid to the briar-root pipe-makers. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The great industries are cattle and sheep-rearing, and, as in all parts of South Africa, meat is excessively cheap, retailing at threepence or fourpence a pound. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z If you make not much of threepence you'll ne'er be worth a groat. Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases With a Copious Index of Principal Words 2012-03-29T02:00:12.730Z The wholesale price per dozen boxes of the best matches is fourpence, of the second quality, threepence. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z What he put into Kipps was chiefly bread and margarine, infusions of chicory and tea-dust, colonial meat by contract at threepence a pound, potatoes by the sack, and watered beer. Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul 2012-03-18T02:00:19.567Z For many years, probably until he went to Rome in 211, he continued to receive his twopence or threepence every day from the person who had bought his books. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The railway fare to London and back is eighteenpence; an omnibus will bring you very near to my house for threepence. Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel 2012-03-13T02:00:28.227Z "The printer's bill was �10 2s. 6d., and the publisher's payment to me on the first year's sales was fourteen shillings and threepence!" Herbert Spencer 2012-02-29T03:00:20.773Z I should not get more than threepence, at most fourpence, at the shops for them. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z In the armoury were half-pikes, cutlasses, muskets, with bandoliers, rests, and moulds, calivers, barrels of gunpowder and tar, and leaden bullets, such as were to be bought at Plymouth six pounds for threepence. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The sketch for this important painting, together with three other drawings, was sold at the Gallitzin sale in 1783 for the sum of threepence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z With two or three pence he had bought himself some dinner, and he had brought threepence back, for Pepper's use and his own. The Little Princess of Tower Hill 2012-02-06T03:00:11.547Z A Cambridgeshire "inquisition" of 1313 values each job at a halfpenny, so that the day's work of a "villain" was worth about threepence. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z The pay of the soldiers was only threepence per day, and their quarters extremely uncomfortable, while their drill and discipline were unnecessarily irksome. Heroes of Science: Physicists 2012-01-17T03:00:17Z Well, as I predicted that matters would be— To the stamp-act succeeded a tax upon Tea: What chest-fulls were scattered, and trampled, and drowned, And yet the whole tax was but threepence per pound! The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z George continued, believing it might be threepence well invested. A Drake by George! 2012-01-09T03:00:22.163Z By spending threepence in a coffee-house, he might be for some hours in very good company; he might dine for sixpence, breakfast on bread and milk for a penny, and do without supper. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z We find that it was a period of high wages, for a labourer got threepence a day if boarded, and fivepence unboarded. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z That old brown teapot was bought at the wayside, and only cost threepence, as there was a chip upon the spout. The Man with the Book or, The Bible Among the People. 2011-12-19T03:00:47.530Z They will seldom serve for more than three years, but as they cost only threepence per yard, they may be considered as every way cheaper than hurdles. A Treatise on Sheep: The Best Means for their Improvement, General Management, and the Treatment of their Diseases. 2011-12-04T03:00:03.890Z At last he produced one and laid it on the oilcloth modestly, as though he merely valued it at threepence. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z Arriving at Blandford, fear, fatigue, and vexation, continued to exhaust him, and he considered in what way he could most effectually lay out the threepence in his pocket. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z We found we could buy the New Testament for threepence in English money. From the Thames to the Tiber or, My visit to Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Switzerland, etc. 2011-12-03T03:00:10.397Z An individual had appeared who offered to carry up the box for threepence; so Nora let him. A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z When all is said, why shouldn't one sprint for threepence? An American at Oxford 2011-12-02T03:00:19.150Z According to Chamberlayne, the charge for a horse was threepence a mile, besides fourpence a stage for the guide. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z The poor man who is really "tramping" in search of work, and has not been able to get the threepence for his night's lodging, has not the benefit of this change. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z Why you can go all the way right from here to Mile End Road for threepence! Voces Populi 2011-10-04T02:00:20.280Z "You mind your own interference, young man, and leave others to mind theirs; you ought to have something better to do with your threepences than collecting cigarette cards and taking girls to the pictures." A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z A man who stays out after ten is fined threepence; after eleven the fine is sixpence. An American at Oxford 2011-12-02T03:00:19.150Z The crowd had come to see, some had paid threepence for a clearer sight of the accused, and all meant to enjoy themselves this day. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z The ulcer is usually of the size of a silver threepence or sixpence, round or oval, and, eating deeply, is apt to make a hole right through the coats of the stomach. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z This way for the Mystic Gallery—three illusions for threepence! Voces Populi 2011-10-04T02:00:20.280Z The postage on letters circulating throughout the North American provinces was threepence a half ounce, and newspapers were transmitted free of all postage. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z Just beyond here 88 we shall have to give the Thames Conservancy man threepence to roll the punt around a weir. An American at Oxford 2011-12-02T03:00:19.150Z Some few waifs and vagrants—acute and greedy of gain—were making good trade with small wooden benches, which they sold at threepence the piece to those who desired a better view. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z In England, in the prime days of coaching, rates were fourpence or fivepence a mile inside, and twopence or threepence outside. Stage-coach and Tavern Days 2011-08-31T02:01:27.587Z For this they paid threepence, or at most fourpence. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z One of the merchants was notified that there was a packet in the post office for him, on which postage to the amount of five shillings and threepence was due. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z Aymer shut his eyes to his own folly, paid the money, and returned into the Strand with threepence left. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z He seized Ulrica Eleonora and the guardian angel, wrapped them in paper, wrote Smith's name and address on the parcel, and handed the messenger his threepence halfpenny. The Red Room 2011-08-13T02:00:26.943Z But Sam gives us two shillings, and Annie threepence, and Norah and Rose give us some when we see them, so sometimes we have quite a lot. Jill's Red Bag 2011-08-13T02:00:21.893Z Nobody was in charge, and Old Fisher, mentally pricing the pink glass vases at threepence, made for a small chest in the corner of the room, and lifted the lid. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z If the terms of the report were adopted in their entirety, and a uniform rate were charged throughout the provinces of threepence a letter, the island would have to relinquish its inland charge. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z “You go and get a pot o’ porter—it’s threepence ha’penny, mind—and give it the old man; we’ll wait.” The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z But with threepence halfpenny there was no necessity to starve. The Red Room 2011-08-13T02:00:26.943Z It has only three shillings and a half-penny in it," she said; "and two shillings are from Sam, and threepence from Annie. Jill's Red Bag 2011-08-13T02:00:21.893Z A publican had paid him four and threepence, and he had taken two and tenpence elsewhere. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z The reduction to threepence was, therefore, a diminution of two-thirds. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z Pride kept me back for a moment, and then I said— “I’ll give you threepence if you’ll give me half your dinner.” The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z I will give you threepence if you will give me the recipe.” A Very Naughty Girl 2011-07-27T02:00:30.947Z If no one gives me a present I get threepence a week, but it doesn't matter how little you have, the first ten pennies you get, you put one aside for God. Jill's Red Bag 2011-08-13T02:00:21.893Z It was smooth; King Bibbs had but threepence in the world. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z The assembly substituted for the rates proposed by the committee the uniform rate of threepence, and were prepared to face such deficits as should result. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z “I don’t want your threepence,” he said scornfully. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z I shall try and get that recipe out of her for threepence; it will be valuable for my little book of cheap recipes; it would probably sell the book. A Very Naughty Girl 2011-07-27T02:00:30.947Z The charge for admission is threepence or fourpence a night, or a little less by the week. Days and Nights in London or, Studies in Black and Gray 2011-07-12T02:00:29.167Z I knew my man, and asked but six sous, threepence, which the workman gladly paid, while five others followed his example, at the same price. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 2011-07-02T02:00:11.323Z Among the most important of the facilities introduced in 1851 were postage stamps, the values being threepence, sixpence, and one shilling. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z To which Meg answers, "Five shillings and threepence." Amusing Prose Chap Books 2011-06-27T02:01:05.043Z I could not sell it for threepence, sir—no, not for sixpence; no, not for a shilling. A Very Naughty Girl 2011-07-27T02:00:30.947Z On Sunday a bird-dealer offers me them at threepence each, or four for a shilling. Days and Nights in London or, Studies in Black and Gray 2011-07-12T02:00:29.167Z I knew my man, and asked but six sous, threepence, which the workman gladly paid, while five others followed his example at the same price. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z The price was threepence, and with it was incorporated the Weekly Times. The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress 2011-06-15T02:00:20.920Z I bought them at threepence apiece and sold them at twopence. Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography 2011-06-02T02:00:21.050Z We have seen with sorrow how the young man had been already reduced to two shillings and threepence. The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies 2011-05-27T02:00:19.437Z You never had more than twopence or threepence at a time in all your life.' The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children 2011-05-18T02:00:12.733Z Three thousand three-halfpences make fifteen hundred threepences, which amounts to seven hundred and fifty reals or sixpences. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z "I can lend you threepence," said Tony, "and you could leave your watch or your penknife or something, I suppose." For the School Colours 2011-04-28T02:00:12.693Z The Statute of Labourers, passed in the reign of Edward III., fixed wages in most precise fashion, settling that of a master mason, for instance, at fourpence and of journeymen masons at threepence a day. Practical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day 2011-04-19T02:00:17.257Z He is out of work and has no money—two shillings and threepence can hardly be called money. The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies 2011-05-27T02:00:19.437Z He styled it the Holophusikon, and advertised that his museum was open to the public daily, the fee for admission being five shillings and threepence. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z Now the three hundred remaining three-halfpences make an hundred and fifty threepences, and threescore and fifteen sixpences; put that together, and it comes just to eight hundred and twenty-five reals, or sixpences, to a farthing. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z The price of admission had been reduced to threepence, in order that the artisan might enter and spend his wages in an excellent cause. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z “Lend me threepence, old man!” she exclaimed suddenly, as she turned to him. Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z He selected one of those cigarettes the principal characteristic of which is that you get an amazing amount of them for threepence. Here and Hereafter 2011-02-07T03:00:23.580Z The man's destitute appearance appealed to me, and unfortunately I gave him threepence. A Lame Dog's Diary 2011-02-04T03:00:23.707Z And he earned threepence a day besides his keep. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z He then gave something to every one present, and to the old man a silver threepence, and some spike-nails, with the king's broad arrow cut deep upon them. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z Now a letter four ounces in weight can be sent from one end of the land to the other for a penny, and a parcel one pound in weight for threepence. The Bristol Royal Mail Post, Telegraph, and Telephone Another maxim of thrift is that "If you make not much of threepence you will never be worth a groat." Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources Of the eight shillings which we mentioned his being in possession of when he began the epic, he had now but threepence, and he was in arrears for the week's rent of his garret. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 The circulation of almanacs continued to be much cramped by the very heavy duty of one shilling and threepence per copy till 1834, when this duty was abolished. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide A special penny and a threepence stamp were prepared by a photographic process in the town, and these form the most interesting philatelic souvenirs of the South African War. The Postage Stamp in War "Yes," said Tappitt, "and sell for twopence a pint what will cost you threepence to make!" Rachel Ray Six words—the whole of threepence—wasted in telling me not to reply! The Spy in Black There I have often dined for threepence; so that one can well imagine what sort of plenty I had. The Autobiography of Thomas Platter, a schoolmaster of the sixteenth century. She introduces you," said Miss Arkwright, "at the price of five and threepence. The Gay Adventure A Romance "It's wonderful what you can do nowadays for threepence." Sinister Street, vol. 2 Edward I., in despite of both these statutes, had set a duty of threepence in the pound upon goods imported by merchant strangers. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 The published price is threepence each; but a discount of twenty-five per cent. is allowed when four or five or more are purchased. The Library and Society Reprints of Papers and Addresses Enough of the fibre to cover several dozen pots may be had for threepence. Small Gardens and How to Make the Most of Them The result showed that quite a number of people seemed content to pay threepence to be told that they were on to the wrong subscriber. John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall If bread, instead of being threepence per pound, becomes fourpence, a poor person would perhaps decide to take less bread, and to buy more potatoes. Political economy Thus the statute of labourers in 1350 fixed the wages of reapers during harvest at threepence a-day without diet, equal to five shillings at present; that of 23 H. VI., c. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 "There are half a dozen strong boys in the village, any one of whom would fetch your belongings for love of me and threepence of your money." Windyridge They would follow the egg lorry for a mile and gladly pay the threepence each that the eggs cost. The Romance of the Red Triangle The story of the coming of the red triangle and the service rendered by the Y.M.C.A. to the sailors and soldiers of the British Empire We could lay down tea in Mincing Lane at threepence a pound. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel There was threepence missing, and Madge could not account for it at all. The Eagle's Nest If it’s three-and-three, there’s just breast enough for ‘the room’; the extra threepence leaves a picking for the kitchen. Lady Cassandra Two shillings, and threepence—that was all the money I possessed in the wide world, and when I had paid for the ale, I was poorer yet by twopence. International Short Stories English A dock warrant is liable to a stamp duty of threepence, which may be denoted by an adhesive stamp, to be cancelled by the person by whom the instrument is executed or issued. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 "Dinard" to "Dodsworth" He wants threepence a bushel more, and he will hold out till he gets it. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 The seating accommodation for the ticket p. 25holders consisted of chairs; those who paid threepence at the doors had forms or planks to sit on with a gangway down the middle. Rambling Recollections of Chelsea by an old inhabitant The extra threepence is just a trap for the unwary. Lady Cassandra First worthy, “I suppose we shall have to pay twopence or threepence more income-tax.” The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) There is an Irish edition published in Drogheda, sold for threepence, and embellished with a portrait of Francis Moore. Notes and Queries, Number 80, May 10, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. And so away goes lusty Tom, With threepence on his back, A heavy burthen, which might make His wearied limbs to crack. The Nursery Rhymes of England The passengers had to be put on board in the wherries at a charge of threepence each. Rambling Recollections of Chelsea by an old inhabitant He stopped, and in his best manner informed her that his wife had told him that the proceeds of the Sale amounted to ninety-three pounds ten shillings and threepence. The New Warden Very well—or you may say threepence more. Sowing and Sewing A Sexagesima Story In a MS. register of his expenditures, made in the thirteenth year of his reign, this entry occurs: “Item, for the king’s loss at tennis, twelvepence; for the loss of balls, threepence.” Folk-lore of Shakespeare "Oh, no," replied Brown, "I found nine shillings and sixpence in silver and threepence in copper." The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 1 March 1906 By an act of 1801 the penalty for infringement of copyright was increased to threepence per sheet, in addition to the forfeiture of the book. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" They pay their threepence, and are not disturbed:—they are supposed, with truth, to be unacquainted with the rules of English boxing, and to carry knives. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 They had actually earned a whole sovereign and threepence! Better than Play There were, however, no threepences so early as the reign of Henry VIII. Folk-lore of Shakespeare "Well, what became of the other threepence?" queried his friends. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 1 March 1906 Each scholar was paid threepence for his or her attendance, and guides were also paid for. Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind Ten thousand pounds is the sum to be raised, at threepence a ticket, in consideration that there are more women who are willing to be married than that can spare a greater sum. The Tatler, Volume 3 "And there is my threepence," said the mignonette lady. Better than Play His average expense for food during his residence in his district was threepence a day. James Gilmour of Mongolia His diaries, letters, and reports Mr Clinton did not take a 'bus, since by walking he could put in his pocket the threepence which he meant to charge the firm for his fare. Orientations They were first published at threepence each by Richard Carlisle, of Fleet Street, who is said to have paid the artist fifteen shillings for each drawing on the stone. English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. How they Illustrated and Interpreted their Times. It was he who received orders from the knowing; and in return for apparent tit-bits he received acknowledgments in coin—twopence or threepence a time. Coquette "Yes, I've just threepence," and she went away carrying two of their remaining bunches. Better than Play A cheap pair, that would see him out, come to threepence a week for three months. When Ghost Meets Ghost Dos Reales; deux r�aux; two bits; twenty-five cents; about a shilling; but in practice it is worth from ninepence to threepence: thus two glasses of beer would cost two bits. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) It weighs 84¼ grains; and, according to an assay made at Calcutta, is worth nearly three Calcutta rupees, or nearly six shillings and threepence at the mint price. An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal And of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha So he pulls out eleven shillings and threepence, which they came to together, and bade me take them both; the rest, he said, would serve another time. The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana I am told that they are out—and this and that girl is receiving twopence or threepence for minding baby until mother comes home once more. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 26, February 1893 An Illustrated Monthly So he at once undertook to fill out the order, saying in reply to an inquiry, that it would come to threepence, but that Uncle Mo must bring or send back the bottle. When Ghost Meets Ghost You already owe six and threepence," he said, as he sat down, "and this evening's fines bring it up to six and elevenpence. Changing Winds A Novel Twopence he paid to deposit his luggage in the cloakroom, and threepence for the Underground fare to Charing Cross. A Great Man A Frolic To carry out this little ruse successfully it may be sometimes necessary to wink at the ticket-collector and give him threepence, but this does not follow as a matter of course. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, September 3, 1887 Having paid the fee of threepence each for the use of their chairs, it was pleasant to sit and look on at the gay sight. John and Betty's History Visit Items: Income Tax doubled; threepence a pound added to tea; a halfpenny clapped on price of every modest half-pint of beer consumed. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 25, 1914 They grew very friendly over hot coffee and a rasher of bacon, and then Geoff laid out threepence on a railway guide, and proceeded to hunt up Shalecray. Great Uncle Hoot-Toot By following this receipt as much coffee will be obtained for threepence as you would otherwise get for a shilling; and it is the best possible coffee. The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. Besides this, he withdrew the previous export duty, one shilling per pound, on tea taken from England to America, and instead of this he laid an import duty of threepence per pound. The Siege of Boston But no commodity will bear threepence, or will bear a penny, when the general feelings of men are irritated; and two millions of people are resolved not to pay. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7 An unboiled heel costs one shilling and threepence: so this glaze, which is very inferior in flavour to No. 252, is quite as expensive as that is. The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual Hepburn, the dairy farmer, keeps sending cart-loads of cabbages; old Miss Mackintosh at the Brae Foot sends threepence a week. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 11, 1914 But the menu, which covered four closely printed pages, showed that the most expensive dish offered there cost one and threepence, while the greater number cost ninepence, sixpence, or threepence each. Home Life in Germany They go to the gargottes, where they get threepence halfpennyworth of bouilli—soup, beef and vegetable—which includes the title to a liberal supply of bread. A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France For commoner kinds the prices are a descending scale: three-quarters of a penny a hole, half a penny, eight holes for threepence, and the commonest kinds three holes for a penny. Prisoners of Poverty Abroad But threepence was exactly the price of a little book, The Tale of a Tub, which he spied in a bookseller's window. Highways and Byways in Surrey The roots are very cheap, a dozen of various colours costing only threepence or fourpence. Little Folks (December 1884) A Magazine for the Young The Pipe Rolls speak of large cheeses, which cost from threepence to sixpence each, and the ordinary size, of which two or three were sold for a penny. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford Each dinner cost, therefore, a fraction less than threepence. A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France "Here we are—key of C-sharp, two minutes long, only five shillings threepence." David and the Phoenix There he should have had supper; he had threepence left to get it with. Highways and Byways in Surrey We paid twopence a week for being taught reading, and threepence a week for "righting and siphering," as the town clerk entered it on his books. Ben Comee A Tale of Rogers's Rangers, 1758-59 It was not long before the worthy baker found Stephen so useful that he raised his wages even to the extravagant sum of threepence a day. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford Hannibal was no richer than I was, and my whole stock consisted of six groschens, a sum equal to threepence. A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France Robin Cowen’s teaching cost threepence a week; and though it was not very good, yet George, being hungry for knowledge and eager to acquire it, soon learnt to read. Lives of the Engineers The Locomotive. George and Robert Stephenson As the roots only cost about threepence per dozen hardly any spot ought to be bare of flowers from the middle of January to early in March. Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young When it is declared that each of those cards cost B. J. and R. threepence three farthings, some idea may be formed of the style in which they commenced their operations. The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm He also raised fifty or sixty sticks of celery every year, which sold for threepence apiece. Change in the Village "But," said the farmer, "it is only threepence altogether." The Toilers of the Field For when now we had but threepence left, and only a small piece of bread, we received two shillings and five shillings. The Life of Trust: Being a Narrative of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller At some of these the charge is threepence for a bathe, and at one it is a penny for members of the club. The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" Is it," said Washington in a letter to a friend, "the duty of threepence per pound upon tea that we object to as burdensome? The Farmer Boy, and How He Became Commander-In-Chief "If this law hold in Vienna ten years, I'll rent the fairest house in it after threepence a bay." Notes and Queries, Number 203, September 17, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. That gave him threepence for the next day's trade, and threepence to live upon. The Old Helmet, Volume II To-day two pounds seven shillings threepence was needed for the orphans, but we had nothing. The Life of Trust: Being a Narrative of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller Food in the beleaguered town was still moderate in price, meat being tenpence a pound and bread threepence. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 "We have the same things at threepence a card in a smaller size," the assistant said. The Book of Stories for the Story-teller "There's threepence for the old man's tobacco," he said with an air of great benevolence. A Poor Man's House Increase your subscription to the hospital from threepence to sixpence, and lower your rents to twice what they should be, before it is too late. Grey Town An Australian Story There had come in also at the Orphan Houses seven shillings and threepence. The Life of Trust: Being a Narrative of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller "There," said Miss Baker, insidiously giving the man two and threepence. The Bertrams Piquet with a single sympathetic companion who did not mind being rubiconned at threepence a hundred was as much as he was up to at present. Miss Mapp But she hawked them at twopence-halfpenny or threepence a pair according to the customer. A Poor Man's House He had a heavy under-stamped letter on which there was threepence to pay. The House with the Green Shutters The stalls are five shillings, but I have made them fix the working men's admission at threepence, and I hope it may bring them together. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete "Let's see," said Tweedie meditatively—"we'll say five gallons of black varnish at one shilling and threepence a gallon——" "No, no," said the scribe; "I used gas tar at threepence a gallon." More Cargoes 1897 The Central Telephone Exchange is now prepared to wake up subscribers at any hour for threepence a call, and it is forming an "Early Risers' List." Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, June 3, 1914 Here also every afternoon from 200 to 700 soldiers were supplied with an excellent cup of tea and some bread and butter for threepence each. With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back ‘Well, I call that honourable,’ said the old woman, taking the shilling, and putting it into her pocket—‘here’s your change, young man,’ said she, offering me threepence. The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' A capital dish of asparagus costs us about fivepence; a fowl, one and threepence; a duck, a few halfpence more; a dish of fish, about a shilling. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete "Waterman's fare is threepence," he said to the boy, as the man in the boat, with an utterly expressionless face, took the chest from him. More Cargoes 1897 The soldiers grumbled at the high prices; for, though beef was only fourpence a pound, and good wine sixpence a bottle, yet an egg cost threepence and a dish of cauliflowers eighteenpence. William Pitt and the Great War They were quoted at a shilling last week; they are up to two shillings and threepence. The Man Who Knew A letter from London to Otterbourne cost eightpence, and one from Winchester either threepence or fourpence, one from Devonshire elevenpence, and this was paid not by the sender, but by the receiver. Old Times at Otterbourne Other persons have also been heard to threaten: among others, Charles Knight, who has just started a weekly publication price fourpence: Barnaby being, as you know, threepence. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete I suppose they get threepence each as well. An Australian Lassie This ordinance appointed a license, subject to the will of the governor, and made the continuance of a paper dependent on his pleasure: authorised a tax of threepence each, and took securities for penalties. The History of Tasmania, Volume I "The ministry believe," wrote Franklin, "that threepence on a pound of tea, of which one does not perhaps drink ten pounds a year, is sufficient to overcome all the patriotism of an American." Tea Leaves Being a Collection of Letters and Documents relating to the shipment of Tea to the American Colonies in the year 1773, by the East India Tea Company. (With an introduction, notes, and biographical notices of the Boston Tea Party) If anyone sent a child younger, the fee was threepence instead of a penny. Old Times at Otterbourne The opera was excellently done, and the price of the stalls one and threepence English. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete Her "or surely I shall die," brought a silver threepence from one of them, and a copper from each of the others. An Australian Lassie "Will you stop talking about it for threepence?" Once a Week Butter is very fine and cheaper than ever I bought any in London; the best is sold all summer for threepence a pound. Customs and Fashions in Old New England Nowadays the omnibus will carry you for threepence. The Land of the Kangaroo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island Continent Hilda gets sixpence every time she is top, threepence second, and twopence third, but does not get any regular pocket money. Lalage's Lovers Only the other day the question of glass-cloths for the kitchen turned up, and though those with the red border were threepence a dozen dearer than the plain, I ordered them without hesitation. Eliza He will, however, take it subject to encumbrances, of which, I understand, he has already discharged all but threepence. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 15, 1914 Josselyn said he had bought in Boston a dozen pigeons all dressed for threepence. Customs and Fashions in Old New England She poured out into the palm of her hand various pence, halfpence, and farthings, and began endeavouring to reckon up the threepence; a difficult task for a girl utterly ignorant of figures. The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century A spotlessly clean bed is offered for threepence a night, which includes use of bathroom, lavatory, and washhouse. Nights in London The terms of admission to the institution were that each member, who must be an officer in the navy, was to allow threepence in the pound per annum out of his pay. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Commercially speaking, however, they had some ground for satisfaction; for at that time the ordinary price of a catfish, which is a little larger than a haddock, was threepence. The Buffalo Runners A Tale of the Red River Plains ‘It’s too dear here, my son,’ said I, Romaneskes; ‘for the bill says threepence.’ The Gypsies On calculating back to money, it appeared that the value of the gold deposited was about threepence. On Laboratory Arts You pay threepence a night, and you get the accommodation you pay for. Nights in London "I used to stay only two hours; but one 'as to make threepence go further these days." Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 23, 1916 Butter was worth from threepence to sixpence a pound. Home Life in Colonial Days In desperation I squeaked it out again and yet again, but each succeeding "pop" only registered another scowl on the face of my offspring and another threepence on that of the cabman's clock. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-25 The second condition of sale is extremely interesting; it says, 'No bidder shall advance less than threepence under ten shillings; above ten shillings, sixpence; above one pound, one shilling.' The Book-Hunter in London Historical and Other Studies of Collectors and Collecting Jellied eels and stewed tripe and eel-pies at twopence, threepence, and sixpence. Nights in London Some men did the washing of others, charging threepence per piece, and a shilling for scrubbing a hammock, and others owned a sewing-machine with which in spare time they made uniform suits. From Lower Deck to Pulpit The duty of threepence on each Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, imposed by Act of Parliament, commencing October 2. Notes and Queries, Number 66, February 1, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. Beds were to be had there at threepence and sixpence. The Making Of A Novelist An Experiment In Autobiography Accustomed to English charges varying from three farthings to threepence per mile, he is frequently thrown out of his reckoning by the absence of miles abroad. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 452 Volume 18, New Series, August 28, 1852 Years passed by, and I was at the University, when one evening, dropping in at an auction, I bought for six cents, or threepence, “a blind bundle” of six books tied up with a cord. Memoirs "Waterman's fare is threepence," he said to the boy, as the man in the boat, with an utterly expressionless face, took the chest from him, "I'll stay here till he has put you aboard." Sea Urchins I'd only threepence left by then, and I crossed the water with that, and then I had to shuffle along to Greenwich as best I could with a bad foot. A Master Of Craft You could get a chicken, three weeks ago, at threepence. Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) “You never insure!” exclaimed Mrs Tipps in amazement; “and it only costs you threepence for one thousand pounds.” The Iron Horse Any one who was the fortunate possessor of threepence, could, by doubling the order, really feel his appetite appeased. Shifting Winds A Tough Yarn "Let's see," said Tweedie meditatively—"we'll say five gallons of black varnish at one shilling and threepence a gallon—" "No, no," said the scribe; "I used gas tar at threepence a gallon." Sea Urchins The village shop did not offer a very large selection of goods for an expenditure of threepence. The Youngest Girl in the Fifth A School Story The delinquent fumbled for some time in his pocket, and at length could produce only threepence farthing, a tobacco-stopper, and an unpaid tavern-bill. Rattlin the Reefer We landed, and he took out threepence, and offered it to me. Jacob Faithful On the 7th of last October, a negro was arrested for picking two cocoanuts, value threepence. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 102, April, 1866 Yet, as Mr. Magsman himself remarks rather proudly when commenting on his own establishment, "as for respectability,—if threepence ain't respectable, what is?" Charles Dickens as a Reader A post in France is six miles, and one shilling and threepence is charged for each horse, and sevenpence for the driver. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 “Mistress Benden, your allowance is threepence by the day—what shall I fetch you?” All's Well Alice's Victory Tea and coffee, threepence a cup; lemonade, fourpence; fruit salad, sixpence a plate!” A Houseful of Girls Use your pillows, and Ruth and I will make frilled covers out of art-muslin, at threepence a yard. The Fortunes of the Farrells The table-centre for mother had cost only one and threepence, but looked every bit as nice as those displayed in the shop-windows for six and nine. Betty Trevor Mutton seldom exceeds threepence English money per pound, and beef is usually somewhat cheaper. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 I wish I’d bought yours for threepence when you asked me.” The Master of the Shell I’ll take visitors out in the punt at threepence a head. A Houseful of Girls Reginald spent threepence on his way home that evening—one in procuring a copy of the Rocket, and two on a couple of postage-stamps. Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life Whereupon in silence they found out the leading hotel or the place, and expended sixpence apiece on ginger-beer, at threepence a bottle. Boycotted And Other Stories In other words, he spent threepence in pen, ink, paper, and a candle, and spent one night in his lonely garret writing. A Dog with a Bad Name Do you know, I tried all I knew to sell my ticket for threepence. The Master of the Shell “Threepence breakfast and threepence supper,” said Mrs Nash. My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life She protested at first at their coming so early, but finally yielded, on condition they would make the threepence into fourpence. Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life An impost of threepence in the pound could never be opposed by the colonists, unless they were determined to rebel against Great Britain. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 He had the honour of digging out three ministers at one shilling, one and threepence, and two shillings respectively. Auld Licht Idylls The result of a fortnight’s hard work was only four shillings and threepence, and to get even that wretched sum Arthur had made himself temporary enemies all over the house. The Master of the Shell It seemed sinful; but he laid two shillings and threepence on the counter. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton The Chinese labourers do not receive more than twopence or threepence a day. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 442 Volume 17, New Series, June 19, 1852 But the retaining of threepence in the pound on tea did not excite so much hostility in the colonies against the Parliament as might have been expected. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 "The sum is sixteen pounds eleven shillings and threepence, sir." The Girl on the Boat The oak room in which Andrew welcomed the youthful king is shown at a cost of threepence per head, and you may buy pictorial postcards and German wooden toys in the wit's front parlour. Highways and Byways in Sussex "And we raised quite a respectable sum for the Red Cross by charging threepence admission to see a stuffed menagerie of Phil's," added Miss Heredith. The Hand in the Dark Mrs. Daniel Sykes sent me, through the medium of the editor of the Rockingham newspaper, £1 10s., and I think one of the clubs subscribed threepence. The Hero of the Humber or the History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe It contained two sovereigns and threepence, the latter put in, no doubt, to make a noise in emptying the bag. A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller Written by Himself, First Part For instance, if a resident could buy a pair of bootlaces for a penny, we were only occasionally charged more than threepence. The 23rd (Service) Battalion Royal Fusiliers (First Sportsman's) A Record of its Services in the Great War, 1914-1919 Well, the toll-man stuck to his card of charges and said he hadn't made the law, but it was threepence for everything on four wheels. The Adventures of Harry Revel Then, turning my steps to the railway station, found that the price of a third-class ticket to London was five shillings and threepence, and that there were several trains during the morning. Chatterbox, 1905. The British authorities assumed that Americans would be satisfied to sell the principle for which they were contending for threepence on a pound of tea. The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country Its price was threepence, English, equal to about twelve cents of our present currency. Captains of Industry or, Men of Business Who Did Something Besides Making Money For each half mile or six minutes an additional threepence is paid. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" I paid, pocketed my threepence change, and in the elation of it offered Miss Plinlimmon my arm. The Adventures of Harry Revel The pay of the men was to be threepence a day each for two months. London and the Kingdom - Volume I "Must be Lionheart when there's threepence to be earned, even if you are tired all over," he murmured, as he trudged to and fro. Dick Lionheart Pigs are to be bought at threepence or a groat a piece; geese at the same price; chickens at a halfpenny; hens at twopence, and only for the abovementioned tables. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary If the journey is wholly without the four-mile radius the fare for the first mile is one shilling, and for each additional quarter of a mile or period of three minutes, threepence is paid. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" The medium between the highest and lowest prices of wheat, assigned by the statute, is four shillings and threepence a quarter; that is, twelve shillings and ninepence of our present money. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part B. From Henry III. to Richard III. At the topmost story tea was brought me, and I drank a dozen cups, and was asked threepence in payment. An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma "We did; we gave threepence each for these," said Erebus. The Terrible Twins Every wether was to pay twopence yearly; every ewe, threepence. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary If there is no railway, and he has to walk, he is entitled to threepence a mile for refreshments both ways. Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology To each scholar were allotted two servants—a superior and an inferior; the former receiving threepence, and the latter one penny per term. The Customs of Old England Their pay was to be seven shillings and threepence each, apart from the bonus, and of course they had to find themselves. An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma We'd buy fresh ones, just able to lap, for threepence each, and sell these at a shilling. The Terrible Twins Mr. Polymathers had died surprisingly rich, not less than twenty-five pounds, seven shillings and threepence having been counted awestrickenly out of his leathern pouch. Strangers at Lisconnel The hopeless struggle with the Athenæum, involving a third reduction in price to threepence, lasted until 1862, when the Gazette was incorporated with the Parthenon and came to an end during the following year. Early Reviews of English Poets For grammar the statutable amount was eightpence, for natural philosophy fourpence, and for logic threepence per term, and it was usual to reckon four terms to the year. The Customs of Old England I don't know exactly threepence, or sixpence, perhaps I guess not so much they are so easily raised; though I don't believe there are so fine as mine to be seen in this region. Queechy, Volume I Later still he sold it to the cook of Mrs. Blenkinsop for two and threepence. The Terrible Twins The shilling was remitted, so that the colonies had only a duty of threepence to pay instead of a duty of fifteen-pence. Lectures on Modern history Those colonists must have their tea to drink, and a little matter of threepence a pound they will overlook.” Stories of Later American History Half the company on the field could not muster threepence in the world; many of them were probably hungry; many were far gone in drink; but all were eager for "sport." The Chequers Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary Then he paid the promised half-crown to his friendly driver, with an extra threepence for a morning "dram," whereat the waggoner chuckled. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches On reaching home the Terror displayed the two shillings and threepence to Erebus with an unusual air of triumph; as a rule he showed himself serenely unmoved alike in victory and defeat. The Terrible Twins The duty in America was threepence a pound. Lectures on Modern history Even a glass of filtered water costs one shilling and threepence! My War Experiences in Two Continents Now reckon our shot, and go we home, What cometh to each of us but threepence? Froude's Essays in Literature and History With Introduction by Hilaire Belloc They paid her, Peke adding a halfpenny to his threepence for the girl herself, and Helmsley, who judged it safest to imitate Peke's behaviour, doing the same. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches But it soon grew clear to him that, with milk at threepence halfpenny a quart, the kittens would soon drink themselves out of house and home. The Terrible Twins Bridget got her fourpence the next day, a penny from mamma and threepence from papa. The Rectory Children But when no further offer was forthcoming he turned again to the speaker and said: "Well, threepence is t' price o' a pint o' beer; mak it a quart an' t' lass is thine." More Tales of the Ridings In some of these schools the curriculum included "Reading and sewing, threepence a week: a penny extra for manners." Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance "The food's threepence and the bed fourpence," she said. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches He made a direct offer to her of two pheasants a week at two and threepence each. The Terrible Twins So that by the time the soldier had expended his shilling he had really received goods to the value of about threepence. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben "All that tea for one and threepence!" he said, laughing, when he joined her. The Second Honeymoon Have you seven pounds three and threepence in the Post-Office Savings Bank? Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06 Breakfast in the morning, threepence,—and twopence for the washing towel. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches I'm going to give threepence each for kittens that can just lap. The Terrible Twins For this they payed a yearly tax of threepence on every house having a gable on the main street. The Leading Facts of English History The rook and knight were estimated at about sixpence each; the queen, threepence; the pawns, three-halfpence; and the 'side-pawns,' three farthings. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 429 Volume 17, New Series, March 20, 1852 A youth charged at a police-court in the South of London with stealing five hundred cigars, valued at threepence each, admitted that he had smoked twenty-six of them. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06 Upon every gallon of French wine twopence; of Spanish wine threepence; of Portuguese wine fourpence. Life of Adam Smith Once more the Twins rode round the countryside, spreading abroad the tidings of their munificent offer of threepence a head for kittens who could just lap. The Terrible Twins When the plate came round he put threepence in, but he took a shilling out. The Missing Link And, remembering the cost of our supper, I added, "Could we get anything here for about twopence-halfpenny or threepence apiece?" A Great Emergency and Other Tales Did you get the threepence? if the inquiry is not indelicate.’ The Disentanglers Mrs. Wesley glanced towards the two ships and counted down threepence deliberately upon the thwart facing her, at the same time pursing up her lips to hide a smile. Hetty Wesley But the Terror's suavity prevented a complete break; and in the end they struck a bargain that he should have as much skim-milk as he required at threepence halfpenny the pailful. The Terrible Twins He paid threepence for the cough drops at a convenient hotel, and took them in bulk. The Missing Link Three slices would be threepence: one for you, one for him, and one for my trouble in showing you the way. A Great Emergency and Other Tales To open and rejoin a link costs threepence. Amusements in Mathematics "Although the old penny bun is now sold for twopence or even threepence it contains three times the number of currants," announces an evening paper. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 18th, 1920 The price of labour makes conductors too expensive a luxury, and passengers have to put their fare--in most cases threepence--into a little glass box close to the driver's seat. Town Life in Australia With his change he purchased threepence worth of small corks. The Missing Link Is it the time for loose talk, with the wind rising, rising, and the rain falling, falling, and the price of butter up another threepence this blessed morning? Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 4th, 1920 "I have made it into ninepence," he said, at the same time handing his benefactor threepence. Amusements in Mathematics It was a relief to notice that his stakes were seldom more than threepence. The Lee Shore The published price is threepence, and the circulation must be from ten to fifteen thousand. Town Life in Australia If you doubt the truth of this statement you have only to come round to my place, where you can see for yourself the threepence, which is still in my possession. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-25 Is it not enough that the price of butter is up another threepence this blessed day, and the wind rising, rising, and the rain falling, falling? Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 4th, 1920 Very well, I have threepennyworth of apples, and I have just given you the other threepence. Amusements in Mathematics He only had threepence more than his own bed-money but he persuaded the old man to knock off threepence and he'd pay threepence. The Workingman's Paradise An Australian Labour Novel Here, too, a weekly fee of threepence per child is demanded, but no family may pay more than a shilling per week, however large in number, and in cases of inability the fees are remitted. Town Life in Australia I never bought it in any quantity, but I know that the price in the Southern States averaged from twopence to threepence a pound, the price in Liverpool at that time being about half-a-crown. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha "God help us," she exclaimed—"threepence a pound for such butther as this!—however, it's the will of God sure, an' it can't be helped—take it." The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three He offered to drop the sixpence on beer and put threepence on every bushel of malt, a half of the English tax. A Short History of Scotland Even in Tottenham Court Road a couple of ingenious persons had burnt a hole in a guaranteed safe by means of common gas at three and threepence per thousand cubic feet. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes The buttons of his waistcoat were sixpences; and the knees of his smallclothes were buttoned with silver threepences. True Stories of History and Biography "Truly," he said, in a letter to his correspondent in London, "It is a pleasant thing to drop a line and pull up threepence, fivepence, and sixpence as fast as one may haul in." American Merchant Ships and Sailors "Oh, you want some money?" she said hurriedly, and realizing the impossibility of offering a grown up man threepence gave him half a crown. Captivity It strikes me, Johnnie, that two lucky crows are worth twopence, and three marrying crows are worth threepence. Pearl of Pearl Island He has also written several useful popular booklets on food of a very practical character, at from a penny to threepence each. The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition Besides the fifteen shillings which were to pay for her ticket she had threepence of her own in her pocket. The Palace Beautiful A Story for Girls An awkward silence had fallen on the trio; the reason, that Tommy had only threepence left and the smallest of them cost threepence. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood And you can get in for threepence—the price of a pint of beer. Captivity The prices are remarkably moderate in most of these places; the charge is no more than three-halfpence for half a pint of coffee, or threepence for a whole pint. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 11, 1841 Upon entering the door, you are called on to pay your money, which is threepence for the saloon and sixpence for the boxes. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, September 18, 1841 I have a tiny patrimony—threepence a week, or so—enough for my humble necessities, though scarcely perhaps enough to support the state of a future peeress. My Friend Prospero You got the dominoes for threepence halfpenny, but the price on the box is fivepence, so that Elspeth would really owe him a penny. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood The devil of it is getting hold of the threepence. Captivity Any person giving information as to the meaning, and paying threepence, will receive a presentation copy of this journal. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 7, 1892 None of the women owned more than one shift, nor was there a single bonnet among them all, nor a looking-glass costing more than threepence. Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888) They were kind enough to translate these wonderful despatches into a sort of primitive English, of which printed slips could be bought for threepence. South African Memories Social, Warlike & Sporting from Diaries Written at the Time Elspeth discovered that guns cost fourpence, and dominoes threepence halfpenny; it seemed to her, therefore, that Tommy was defrauding her of a halfpenny. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood Accordingly, on the next Saturday night, when the boy goes to deposit his threepence at the Penny Bank, the father often sends his shilling. Thrift Those at taskwork had fivepence, and in some cases as low as threepence per diem. The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902) With Notices of Earlier Irish Famines Henry VII. used to play tennis, and there is a record of his having lost twelvepence at tennis, and threepence for the loss of balls. Old English Sports, Pastimes and Customs He wanted to give the brat sixpence, and he had only threepence and a shilling, and he didn't know what to do and his brain couldn't think. Mr. Britling Sees It Through "Oh, if they are no use to you," Tommy said sweetly, "me and Corp is willing to buy them off you for threepence." Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood These savings were made out of a daily pay of one and threepence and a penny for beer-money, or equal to about nine and sixpence a week, subject to sundry deductions for extra clothing. Thrift At the beginning of the eighteenth century it was provided with a band of music, which played at intervals during the day, and the price of admission was threepence. Notes and Queries, Number 25, April 20, 1850 Special charge of sixpence for adults, threepence for children, made for privilege of seeing him. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 18, 1891 Swearing was expensive at threepence each time, but there was no definition of what were to be considered "swear words." Grain and Chaff from an English Manor "I know some of them brokering boys are worth a million on Monday, and threepence on Thursday—all in high feather one week, and poor waddling creturs the next." The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 469, January 1, 1831 Their last words were an apology for making us pay threepence apiece for the pineapples which we loaded our horses with. Anahuac : or, Mexico and the Mexicans, Ancient and Modern Before the end of the voyage they had tea at threepence a cup. The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories You must pay me back next week and give me threepence. The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns I was not sorry to escape from the monotony of listening to interminable debates as to whether a necessary broom or such-like trifle should be bought at one shilling or one and threepence. Grain and Chaff from an English Manor I gave you threepence to pay for it. Newton Forster Gavroche would show me both the calf and the stone chair for threepence. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great The common labourers were to receive fourpence a day for the half year; for the remaining half, threepence. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History And having regard to the fantastic nature of the security, he could not well charge less than threepence a week for half-a-crown. The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns The larva of the Death's Head was not uncommon at Aldington and Badsey on potatoes; I had a standing offer of threepence each for any that the village children could bring me. Grain and Chaff from an English Manor As the verse says,—A bundle of rhubarb and two pounds of Brussels sprouts and threepence halfpenny change. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People In the time of Ethelred, it was equal in weight to our threepence. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 472, January 22, 1831 At the same period common calicoes were saleable at about two shillings per yard, which now may be purchased for threepence. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 332, June, 1843 Are you, perhaps, the father of the new Decree that makes a threepence worth but two? The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 06 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes This way for the Mystic Gallery—three Illusions for threepence! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, October 25, 1890 "I only want a shilling," said Esther, "and threepence," she added as a happy thought. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People Why, you can go all the way right from here to Mile End Road for threepence! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 30, 1890 In his seventeenth year he won one shilling and threepence by the cue, and from that time won and lost more or less money in this way. The True George Washington [10th Ed.] In 1798, on the same account, beef was down to threepence a pound. The Winning of the West, Volume 4 Louisiana and the Northwest, 1791-1807 At the small cabins he paid his way; usually a shilling and threepence or a shilling and sixpence for breakfast, bed, and feed for the horse; but sometimes four or five shillings. The Winning of the West, Volume 2 From the Alleghanies to the Mississippi, 1777-1783 To shave costs threepence, another threepence for loss of time—nearly ten pounds a year, three hundred pounds since Pym's chin first bristled. Tommy and Grizel It would be thought that in these days of cheap literature, these papers, charging twopence, threepence, and even fourpence per copy, could not possibly continue to exist. Hodge and His Masters A charge of threepence is made for admission to the abbey. What to See in England A Guide to Places of Historic Interest, Natural Beauty or Literary Association Near the gate, boys were holding scores of donkeys, which they offered us at threepence for a ride of two miles. Views a-foot I had only five stamps due to me, only five valuable threepences had been stopped out of my wages. This Is the End For threepence I refreshed myself completely, and limped seven miles further. Ten Boys from Dickens Fifteen hours' hard work she found was worth just threepence, and the materials cost one shilling: consequently she laboriously worked herself poorer by ninepence. Hodge and His Masters I'll have the letters published in leaflets at threepence a hundred, and drop them about in public places.' Potterism A Tragi-Farcical Tract They dined in the middle of the day at a neighbouring restaurant, on soup, meat, vegetables, and black bread, at a cost of threepence. Principal Cairns An hour ago a young man with a spotty complexion and bulging eyes like a rabbit's had handed her a note with his threepence, asking for a "two-and-a-half" in a lovelorn voice. This Is the End He started another club at the Essex Head, whose members were to meet twice a week, with the modest fine of threepence for non-attendance. Samuel Johnson A dirty account-book, such as may be purchased for threepence, is handed up to him; the binding is broken, and some of the leaves are loose. Hodge and His Masters One thousand, four hundred and seventy-five pounds, four shillings, and threepence, tomorrow at twelve o'clock. Nicholas Nickleby We bought water-melons nearly twice as large as a man's head, most deliciously cool and well-flavoured, for a halfpenny apiece; and for the value of threepence, half a wheelbarrowful of peaches. The Voyage of the Beagle Don't let's stand to a threepence or so. The Phoenix and the Carpet Well, she should see the giant, even though seeing the giant cost threepence each and the other entertainments were all penny ones. Five Children and It We liked him very much indeed, and when he was going at last, Alice nudged me, and I said—'There's one and threepence farthing left out of our half-sovereign. The Story of the Treasure Seekers But at an expense of threepence I soon refreshed myself completely; and, being in better spirits then, limped seven miles upon my road. David Copperfield It was, of course, the old Morning Post that cost threepence, not the brisk coruscating young thing of to-day. Tono Bungay A man would have but few spectators, if he offered to show for threepence how he could thrust a red-hot iron into a barrel of gunpowder, and it should not take fire. The Battle of the Books and other Short Pieces Dos Reales; deux reaux; two bits; twenty-five cents; about a shilling; but in practice it is worth from ninepence to threepence: thus two glasses of beer would cost two bits. Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 1 Think how flat it would have been if the Uncle had said, when we first offered him the one and threepence farthing, 'Oh, I don't want your dirty one and three-pence! The Story of the Treasure Seekers She paid one and threepence a week in rent for her cottage, and this was the most serious drain upon her resources. The Shuttle And therefore I only desire you to let me have threepence or sixpence a day till the sessions be over; then I shall be at liberty to shift for myself.' She Stands Accused About one shilling, or one shilling and threepence; the rest goes to the middleman. In Darkest England and the Way Out “Well, I call that honourable,” said the old woman, taking the shilling, and putting it into her pocket—“here’s your change, young man,” said she, offering me threepence. The Romany Rye He had to give threepence for a copy of that paper. The War of the Worlds Mrs. Carey placed in front of her the sixpenny bit she was accustomed to put in the plate, and gave Philip threepence for the same purpose. Of Human Bondage My own earliest boating recollection is of five of us contributing threepence each and taking out a curiously constructed craft on the Regent’s Park lake, drying ourselves subsequently, in the park-keeper’s lodge. Three Men in a Boat What is the use of the gospel of Thrift to a man who had nothing to eat yesterday, and has not threepence to-day to pay for his lodging to-night? In Darkest England and the Way Out Do you suppose I'm going to allow you to mess about here with second-hand almanacs, and a sign in your window of 'threepence in the shilling discount for cash,' while I'm a millionaire? The Market-Place "You see," said Mrs. Morel, "it's only threepence each, and if it were a tramcar—" They drove along. Sons and Lovers The average rate of pay to an agricultural labourer is about threepence a day in addition to food, which may cost another penny a day. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Only two and threepence a box—warranted efficacious by the Government stamp. Jude the Obscure Let me tell you that every sovereign contains a certain amount of alloy which reduces its actual value to about eighteen and threepence. The Mystery of the Four Fingers Perhaps a Dane sometimes came with twopence, sometimes even with twopence-halfpenny, after the sack of many cities even with twopence three farthings; but never with threepence. Alarms and Discursions We paid our threepence entrance fee in the stone hall and went upstairs. Twilight in Italy Yes," said Miss Voscoe, filling her glass from the little bottle of weak white wine that costs threepence at Garnier's, "I've heard that is so in your country. The Incomplete Amorist Excuse me, sir, eighteenpence is the fare with threepence for my gratuity, that makes one and ninepence. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 "Little ninepins, would you like to get threepence?" asked he. The Channings He had still, he believed, threepence in his pocket to pay for the omnibus. Far Above Rubies The first, and the only one for which prices were raised—to a fourpence entrance fee instead of threepence—was for the leading lady. Twilight in Italy The charge for landing was only threepence; en revanche the poor fellows stole every little thing they could, including my best meerschaum. To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I The spectators went where they liked, men paid fourpence, women threepence for admission. In Troubadour-Land A Ramble in Provence and Languedoc "Little ninepins" had probably never had a whole threepence to herself in her young life. The Channings Every person in the jail has the same allowance, and if they choose to work, the Governor enables them to earn from threepence up to one shilling a-day over. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 1 He had the honor of digging out three ministers at one shilling, one and threepence, and two shillings respectively. Auld Licht Idyls The Guardians of a certain union in Cambridgeshire had committed the offence of spending three shillings and threepence of public money on toys for sick pauper children in the workhouse infirmary. The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2 Above all, he learned the great secret, which his stalwart English contemporary, Johnson, also acquired, of being able to "dine heartily" for threepence. Among My Books First Series Our charges are moderate, and vary between threepence and sixpence per hundred lines. The Politeness of Princes and Other School Stories He had come into Manchester on an October evening with five shillings and threepence in his pocket. The History of David Grieve The girl took it up, and by-and-by returned and said her mistress had consented to take threepence off the bill as he had provided the fish himself. A Traveller in Little Things Oh, have mercy and don't hit her, and I'll go out and try to get threepence. Fan : the story of a young girl's life They vary in price from one halfpenny to threepence, and no workman who could afford his daily bread would think of being without his paper. The Englishwoman in America Not only did the factory hands come in, but they paid their threepence over and over again. A Mummer's Wife And then he would again think of Waterloo Bridge, and the Monument, and of what might be done for threepence or fourpence in a pistol gallery. The Three Clerks Miss Jones, when she becomes Lady de Jongh, does not pay less than threepence apiece for each "my lady" with which her ear is tickled. The Eustace Diamonds That made up the required sum of threepence, and turning into Moon Street, she ran home as fast as those ragged and loose old shoes would let her. Fan : the story of a young girl's life The prices of these papers vary from a penny to threepence each, and a workman would as soon think of depriving himself of his breakfast as of his morning journal. The Englishwoman in America Such seductive scraps of meat, which would make a breakfast nourishing as well as relishing, possibly even what called itself a dinner, blushing to see themselves labelled threepence or fourpence! Our Hundred Days in Europe I'm just sending away a flock of sheep now, and I won't make threepence a head on 'em. While the Billy Boils The agriculturists in some southern counties give the boys in spring threepence a dozen for the heads of young birds killed in the nest. Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies With the threepence she bought all the food she required. Fan : the story of a young girl's life To supply the demand the general court passed a law for establishing a coinage of shillings, sixpences, and threepences. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 An impost of threepence on the pound could never, he alleged, be opposed by the colonists, unless they were determined to rebel against Great Britain. Life of George Washington — Volume 01 He was wont, only to make us fools, to buy the fox skin for threepence, and sell the tail for a shilling. Character Writings of the 17th Century The abundance of all things wonderful: beef and mutton at about threepence a pound; peaches, grapes, and all sorts of vegetables in plenty; ice in profusion. Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin Seventy hens may be bought for a ducat, worth four or five shillings; and a goose may be had for less than threepence. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 01 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The buttons of his waist-coat were sixpences, and the knees of his small clothes were buttoned with silver threepences. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 What is it we are contending against?" asked he; "Is it against paying the duty of threepence per pound on tea because burdensome? Life of George Washington — Volume 01 Who gave the ultimate threepence we cannot tell, neither are we told in what way it was expended. Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston The lowest coin is worth about threepence of English money. Across the Zodiac "Why," said the emigrant, "did you not agree to board me for sixpence a meal and threepence for a bed?" A Discourse on the Life, Character and Writings of Gulian Crommelin Verplanck In addition to this, each man received one shilling; to which a certain active member of the committee added threepence in each case. Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine The Tillich bricks are good playthings, and so is cardboard money—shillings, sixpences, threepences, pence and halfpence. The Child under Eight Also I particularly wanted threepence at the moment. A Prefect's Uncle I have three and ninepence, so that if you can scrape together one and threepence—' 'Generous girl, it can't be.' Alice Sit-By-The-Fire The first number of this new venture was issued on January the 4th, 1752, and the price was threepence. Fielding Could make threepence a yard, which was better pay a good deal than the Antrim weavers of fine linen make. The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland He looked at the clock and chose out a sixpence, a threepence, and 3 pennies. The Child under Eight Merely a tax of threepence a pound on tea was retained, in order that the colonies might not think that Parliament had surrendered its right to tax them. A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. Besides, there was a continual payment for dozens of sprow heads, also for fox heads at threepence apiece, for a badger’s head, a “poul cat,” marten cats, and hedgehogs. John Keble's Parishes When I left poor dad in that home—it was in the country, near a village—I came out of the gates with seven shillings and threepence in my old purse, and my railway ticket. Victory An Island Tale She had for sale some pillow lace edging of her own manufacture, which she offered at threepence per yard. The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland Moreover, I was the worst treated of all; threepence was my price the other day. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 One was counting his gains, which amounted to almost threepence. In Kedar's Tents It seemed a pity to end it in order to save two pounds eight and threepence. Kent Knowles: Quahaug I can bear it calmly now, but twenty-five years ago the knowledge would have spoilt my pride in my own collection, upon which I was already spending the best part of threepence a week pocket-money. Not that it Matters He had just received twopence-halfpenny and a shilling by mistake for threepence. Many Cargoes Well, what do you put him at? threepence was the price fixed the other day. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 This was at the time when half a pint of brandy cost threepence, so that was just a penny from each of them. The Pink Fairy Book On an average, I have no doubt that it costs threepence a day. A Duet, with an Occasional Chorus With threepence a week one has to be careful. Not that it Matters Had Hugh taken to writing for a newspaper that had cost sixpence, or even threepence, for its copies, she might perhaps have forgiven him. He Knew He Was Right You call her Mistress now, scoundrel; the other day you were making out Philosophy the meanest of things, when before that great audience you let her several doctrines go for a pitiful threepence apiece. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 I got lost once, and got a good-natured black boy to pilot me for a Victoria threepence,—but he did not like to carry the bundle to the jail, for fear of his master. Manuel Pereira Do you know what threepence a day comes to in a year? A Duet, with an Occasional Chorus Forty odd years old, a wife, five children, all his life given honestly to his calling—and threepence half-penny to his fortune. The Fortunate Youth Mavis at last got rid of them by giving them threepence each. Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl Some, I believe, fetched high prices; but others went for four or five pounds, and as for me—confound his impudence, threepence! Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 You have put in my hand six threepences, and no more. Demos It is four pounds eleven shillings and threepence.’ A Duet, with an Occasional Chorus Done two shillings and threepence three farthings this Sunday morning. The Unclassed She would have liked more, but as she had so much to do with her money, she did not think she dare afford the threepence which she would have to pay for another cup. Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl The advantage of Mrs. Green's ale was that the very first half-pint gave conscience its bemuddling sop; for a penny you forgot all the cares of existence; for threepence you became a yelling maniac. The Nether World Then there's a good school for the children; they pay threepence a week for each child. Demos Pretending to speak broken English as you dragged your valise, porter threepence, across the slimy pier at Newhaven. Ulysses You know what a silver threepence is, don't you, dear Miss Gibson?' Wives and Daughters The tribute is a certain sum out of every twenty shillings' worth of ore raised, and may vary from threepence to fourteen or fifteen shillings. On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures Let her take back the mug; I had to leave threepence on it.' The Nether World Now what man of you doesn't spend threepence a week in drink, get the coppers how he may? Demos Having cut for partners, it fell to my lot to play with him against our friend and Strap, for threepence a game. The Adventures of Roderick Random In those days his only regret was that he had not the necessary threepence to go to the cafe. The Untilled Field She had bought a pig's cheek, some German sausage, and a dozen scones at seven for threepence. Jonah "Yes, at the rate of threepence an hour." The Rosary Suppose," I'll say, "there's five hundred men bring me threepence each every week. Demos I gave them sixpence a day if they worked from early morning, or threepence if they came at noon after their lessons. Cyprus, as I Saw It in 1879 Well, Lucy had arrived that morning in London with threepence in her pocket, so I told the footman to boil a couple of eggs. The Untilled Field She had saved threepence this week, sixpence that, sometimes even a shilling went into the child's money-box that she had chosen as a safe deposit. Jonah Oh, as to that," said he, "you are mistaken, for I have at this very time more than twopence, threepence, or eightpence either. The Parent's Assistant |
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