| 单词 | peckish |
| 例句 | A train of mules trailed behind them, carrying chests and ~ casks and barrels, and hampers of delectables to keep the lord of cheese from growing peckish. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “This heat is not healthy. You must tell me straight away if you feel peckish.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They’re dead helpful... get me a roast ox if I said I was peckish.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Customers arrive in human waves, sometimes disgorged fifty at a time from their tour buses, peckish and whiny. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She scrunched her face into a scowl and added, “And I’m becoming quite peckish!”—which made us all laugh harder. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z If you’re feeling peckish, the pretzel bites are appropriately chewy and come with a tasty Vantucky pale ale mustard sauce for dipping. Day Tripper: All aboard for tacos, espresso and breweries in Vancouver. (Yes, that Vancouver.) 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Feeling peckish after the hike, we stopped by two places that were, I was assured by my companions, quintessentially Utah. Becoming a Salt Lake City Convert 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z The next morning, the recently awakened, ferociously peckish Ernest discovers Celestine curled in the bin and almost eats her for breakfast. Movie Review: ‘Ernest & Celestine,’ on the Joy of Interspecies Friendship 2014-03-13T15:46:34Z You’ll find that the residents’ pride in the excellence of their coffee is entirely warranted, and that the pastry has a Viennese accent — try the strudel if you’re feeling peckish. In a Quiet Corner of Italy... Trieste 2011-04-29T19:35:37Z Sample meal: The lady of the house, feeling peckish at teatime, is served “ a high tea, with watercress sandwiches and thinly sliced ham and smoked Scotch salmon.” ‘Downton Abbey’-esque novels offer romance, fashion and foie gras 2013-02-07T21:54:37Z And some of the early notices were on the peckish side. Review: Angelina Jolie's 'Unbroken' Is Grand, But Not Quite Enthralling 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z Game as a badger, and perhaps also thirsty and peckish, Peake agreed. Maxine Peake moves from TV to music, with added witchcraft 2012-08-24T23:05:00Z Flying Flapjacks For the peckish flyer, Alaska Airlines is introducing pancake machines in its airport lounges. Walkabout: Ukraine Air Space Reroutes to Hike Prices 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z The monsters have numerous mouths and generally seem a bit peckish. Who's afraid of the big, bad monsters in Prometheus? 2012-06-14T15:54:20Z The fact that my kids were peckish at 9:30 p.m. didn’t mean that I had failed at dinner. What Omnivores Get Wrong About Vegetarian Cooking 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Feeling peckish, upon arriving we stopped for — you guessed it! — another spritz and some prosciutto-wrapped melon at a lakeside cafe. Forget spritzes, shopping and fancy hotels. The best part of Lake Como is being on it. 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z After a peckish day of few feeds — because mum had been busy putting opponents through the wringer — 10-month-old Athéna made amends that night. Breastfeeding Olympians want it all: Top careers and motherhood 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Rescuers then realised that along with climbing equipment, Wotsits were needed - the lunchbox staple to which the peckish parrot was partial. Pack of Wotsits used to rescue missing parrot 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Still, the book’s vibe makes it pleasant company for an afternoon in the park with a snack, though it will still leave you feeling peckish. Books about books are catnip for avid readers. This week there's a bumper crop 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Using infrared sensors, the team watched which landing platforms the peckish mosquitoes chose. World’s largest ‘scent arena’ reveals bloody preferences of mosquitoes 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire advertised after bosses said peckish pests had been persistently stealing food from visitors and animal enclosures. Blackpool Zoo's seagull-scaring jobs attract 200 applicants 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Hungry for attention, he strode around his pen, eager to show off his tail feathers, while Chip hovered nearby, peckish for the occasional close up. With a waddle, gobble and trot, turkeys pardoned by Biden return to NC to retire 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Its primary job, when found, would be to bridge, reliably and unfussily, that peckish hour or so in the car at lunchtime, or between an afternoon latte and a late dinner. Perspective | Taco Bell Defy tests the future of fast food with ‘tacos from the sky’ 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z So, feeling a bit peckish after the first overtime, he scarfed down a plate of spicy pork and broccoli. Long a Journeyman Backup, Suddenly a Star of the N.H.L. Playoffs 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z "It might be a muffin or some biscuits that you could eat in a break just because you felt a bit peckish or to lift your energy a bit," she says. The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Rows of tanks containing live grouper and shrimp entice peckish passersby. Vegan snake soup? Meat-loving Hong Kong adapts plant-based options for local palates. 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z For those feeling peckish after the farm fun, the market sells midway-style bites, such as corn dogs, kettle corn, snow cones and roasted nuts. 4 corn mazes near D.C. that offer outsized outdoor fun 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Every time I open the fridge — bored, peckish, frenzied, whatever the mood — I’m reassured by a small clutter of condiments. The Most Valuable Condiment of 2020: Salsa Macha 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z A peckish pig who swallowed a pedometer ended up sparking a fire in its pen. Pedometer-eating pig's poo starts farm blaze 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z If you’re peckish, go for the dishes with gobs of gooey melted cheese, such as the Alpine burger or — believe — some French onion soup. A Very Full Day at Snug Harbor on Staten Island (and Where to Eat and Drink Nearby) 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z This new shopping mall necessitated a food court for peckish Parisians, and many of the early restaurants were located in and around it. The rise and fall of French cuisine 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Have recess before lunch to work up hunger and don’t schedule lunch times midmorning before kids are peckish. Why is the USDA downplaying good news about this Obama-era school nutrition program? 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z The annual Mother’s Day shindig “MOMentum Place” features aerialists, circus performers, dancers and musicians — plus, for the peckish, a pre-show brunch. Weekend Picks: ‘Les Miz,’ Jacob Jonas and two Mother’s Day events 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z The two rangers lugged hay to the top of Mahoney Park, a meadow at Bobcat Ridge, in hopes of corralling the peckish llama there. Life of a Fort Collins ranger: llamas, nudity, parking woes 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z Even the best presidents sometimes get down and dirty as they shoulder their initiatives through peckish bureaucrats and recalcitrant legislators. Trump’s tools of persuasion — from tough talk to polite cajoling 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Or perhaps it will be a giant gummy bear on the plastic buffet table, its ears nibbled away by peckish partygoers? How not to use fireworks: a YouTube video collection 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z While Nick was queuing up for his meal, a fellow luncher who was a bit peckish, began helping himself to some nuts from jars on the paying counter. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z The ritual dates back to the 19th century when, as the story goes, the Duchess of Bedford, inevitably peckish during the long hours before dinnertime, began... A Tour of London’s Best Afternoon Teas 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z Now he does the calculus of the Kit Kat, striving to ensure that Washington’s peckish workforce never goes hungry. How come your vending machine doesn’t have Reese’s in it right now? 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z Typically, they’re a little peckish after a long party day, but not particularly starving; therefore, I look for light, non-elaborate meals that don’t require much prep effort on my part. How to Salvage a Day of Eating Gone Awry 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z When I'm feeling beat-down, peckish, fluish or even just a little mulish, there's nothing that restores my equilibrium like a bowl of greens. Good for what ails you, 12 recipes for winter cooking greens 2014-11-15T05:00:00Z While Nick was queuing up for his meal, a fellow luncher who was a bit peckish, began helping himself to some nuts from jars on the paying counter. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z And if you get peckish, there’s aged cheddar from Tasmania in the minibar and several types of cookies delivered every night. An Australian Rock Star 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z It was built by the well-known Quanjude restaurant chain and most of the visitors are actually peckish customers waiting to be fed. China's museum boom hatches roast duck tribute 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z Then the lion remembered it was peckish, and charged. The cyclist chased by a lion 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z I was feeling peckish so I ordered three happy meals, the order was placed on two trays, and even though I was on the phone, that loser thought it was OK to talk to me. Thought Catalog Accidentally Publishes Fake Feminist Essay Jokingly Penned by Gym Bro 2014-03-18T15:05:16Z This snack was formulated to taste “delicious” to fish and humans alike: if you were feeling peckish, you could have what they were having. The Artist Who Talks With the Fishes 2013-06-28T12:59:41Z Whether the strategy works against a peckish snake remains to be demonstrated, but the parents clearly eavesdrop on the conversation. Basics: For Birds Whose Odor Conveys Fear, No Tweets Necessary 2012-08-13T22:58:32Z There are free snacks for those peckish between meals. Disruptions: Google and Facebook Grow Comfortable and Complacent 2012-04-22T15:00:48Z "Well, now that you mention it, I think I do feel a bit peckish." A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z No use repining; must get on; feeling peckish; walk in middle of road to make most of twilight shut out by hedges; can't see time by watch; doing something more than four miles an hour. Punch, or the London Charivari, November 4th 1893 2012-04-07T02:00:30.293Z Though I'm blessed if I feel a bit peckish. The Bushranger's Secret 2012-02-09T03:00:14.847Z Sorry to give so much trouble," replied Bobby Trench, "but I'm pretty peckish, to tell you the truth. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z Whether knifing a boy 'cos one's peckish means murder if lyings are libels, Seem questions as bothers the big wigs, in spite of their blue books and Bibles. Mr. Punch's Cockney Humour 2012-01-17T03:00:15.233Z I suppose it's feeling peckish you don't like. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z I am awfully peckish; I shall be glad of a round meal.” A Very Naughty Girl 2011-07-27T02:00:30.947Z Back across the plateau Swinton had assumed the lead, and fifty yards in the jungle he stopped, saying: "I'm peckish; we'll have a good, leisurely lunch, here." The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z Not that he ever did feel a bit peckish after the hearty snack, for his sandwich was pecked by the four young Seasons at home. The Mynns' Mystery 2010-12-20T17:12:18.180Z Backstage, the show grew increasingly toxic; Meredith, as often peckish as puckish, had even less interest in the games being played in front of him. Appraisal: Don Meredith Favored His Wits Over His Playbook 2010-12-11T02:04:00Z Mr. Brannan was with his wife outside the New Museum before an opening, feeling a bit peckish. A Bike Theft in the Time of Twitter 2010-03-09T20:41:00Z “And I am as peckish as I can be,” said the boy, a rapid thought flashing through his mind. A Very Naughty Girl 2011-07-27T02:00:30.947Z "I have been out of course for contraband chocolate, smuggled for me and my peckish photographer friend from Sauber's stash." Live text - F1 testing 2010-02-27T09:44:00Z "Nothing really matters," thought he, "and as I feel a bit peckish I may as well eat up friend whelk and the blue pointlet 'll come in for a light breakfast in the morning." Bill the Minder Several of the girls rushed to her, and she kissed them peckishly. Nancy of Paradise Cottage “The luncheon gong will go in a minute or two, and this keen air makes one peckish—Eh, what?” The Silent Barrier He looked voracious— "Ah," said he, with a savage growl, "that's your sort; thunder and oakum, I'm as peckish as a shark, and here's the duff for me!" The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes When I came in just now I was feeling a bit peckish, so I got out my table. In Brief Authority And as to his celery and Stilton cheese—But there! it's lunch‑time, and I'm beginning to feel a little peckish myself.... The Martian "They've had a pretty rough time, and they are jolly peckish, I know." The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War "I'm a bit peckish, my girl," he says. When the Birds Begin to Sing You and your mamma must be peckish, I suspect, and she doesn’t look as if she was accustomed to starve.” The Three Midshipmen "Shan't be sorry to get some breakfast, my boy," Mr. Stimpson remarked, as he and Clarence were making for the other marquee; "I feel a bit peckish after being so long in the night air." In Brief Authority As we were getting rather peckish after our walk, we readily accepted their offered hospitality. A Boy's Voyage Round the World Glad of it, for I begin to feel a bit peckish in spite of this heat. Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy They found that Johnson was not only peckish but curious, and thirsting for information as well as meat and drink. The Battery and the Boiler Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables “I don’t care if I do; I am rather peckish.” Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer We expected to fall in with another village, but we were mistaken, and by dinner-time we began to feel very peckish. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Suddenly he exclaimed, “I say, Bill, I am getting very peckish; I vote we have some supper.” From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure “We shall be wiser if we continue our search for water, and look out for some food; for now—thanks to the roots—my thirst is quenched, and I am getting very peckish,” he added. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand O no! he has just awakened, and says he is very much better, and so peckish. The Battery and the Boiler Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables Why, of course, this is their breakfast-time, and the sight of us has made them peckish. The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise “But I thought you said you were peckish.” Clayhanger “Much as I generally do, only I am rather peckish,” answered Jack. From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure “This sea air give; one the very deuce of an appetite; and I confess to feeling slightly peckish.” Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel Oh, here you are, old chap; I’m peckish. The Cock-House at Fellsgarth I can tell you all I’m pretty peckish, too.” My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life Well, now I'm off home, for its peckish work mowing on an empty belly, and the mother'll be looking out for me. Austin and His Friends Mine is doing me dollups of good; I'm quite peckish, and jest a bit brown. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, October 15, 1892 I thought I was feeling a bit peckish,” said the Captain, wheeling about and preparing to head the return procession home, accepting Mrs Gilmour’s remarks as a command. Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel Hope you are peckish too; what shall I give you? tea or coffee?—but take both—coffee first and tea after a bit. Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities Sunday—after a sermon—one naturally feels a bit peckish. The Golden Scarecrow "I don't care if I do; I am rather peckish." Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer Somebody—an uncle, I think—left me a packet of sandwiches and a little something in a flask, in case, as he said, I should feel peckish on the scaffold. Dreams Come away into the supper-room, Mrs. R.," was that gentleman's remark: "seeing these nobs grubbing away has made me peckish too. Vanity Fair I swear I have an appetite; they make one peckish, these suicides, n'est-ce pas? A Chair on the Boulevard "The night is long," old lady Chia said, "and somehow or other I feel peckish." Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books "Tighten your belt," said Harry Girdwood; "squeeze your stomach, Jack, and don't let these wolves see that we are peckish." Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigand's of Greece They were feeling "peckish," no doubt, and wanted to see if they could get something to eat before the corporation carts came along. While the Billy Boils You probably had a light breakfast, eh, and are feeling a little peckish, yes? The Clicking of Cuthbert It has made me feel a bit peckish, a pull like that on an empty stomach; it must be close on twelve o'clock. Spring Days He was in a peckish humour, and instantly the tufts on his shoulders, the long feathers on the neck, and the rudimentary crest were angrily erected, and he made a peevish snap at her. Confessions of a Beachcomber I say, Mater," Ward said from the doorway, with what he fondly believed to be an English accent, "I'm no end peckish, what what? Harriet and the Piper Archie, in the time he had spent in the trenches making the world safe for the working-man to strike in, had occasionally been quite peckish, but he sat dazed before this majestic hunger. Indiscretions of Archie This lady's so peckish she could eat anything. The Prophet of Berkeley Square If I felt sort of peckish they let me suck a little glass thermometer, but there is not much nourishment really in thermometers. Speaking of Operations |
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