| 单词 | quartern |
| 例句 | As if all the speeches of all the fools in Staffordshire would lower the quartern loaf! The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z We have seen in some churches piles of fruit and vegetables that would furnish a shop, in addition to sheaves of corn and stacks of quartern loaves. England in the Days of Old 2012-02-18T03:00:17.863Z There is nothing for it," he replied in a tone of humility; "if I did not take a glass with every quartern, child of my soul, what would become of me? The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z "Now for a bite o' bread and butter," said Mother, sawing away at a quartern loaf. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z It steals on you like a garrotter, throttles you, chokes your lungs, clogs your fancy, clouds your good-humour, and sets your drunken landlady stealing your coal by the scuttle and your gin by the quartern. Mated from the Morgue A tale of the Second Empire 2011-11-15T03:00:23.507Z It may be stated roundly that an average quartern loaf in Great Britain is made from wheat grown in the following countries in the proportions named:— U.S.A. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z Driven at length to desperation, they baked as hard as they could the flour they still had on hand, and making it up into quarterns, or four pounders, threw it at the enemy. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z Excited by the murmur of applause, Don Benigno drank a few more quarterns than usual, and the chaplain would not let himself be outdone. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z Bread was not within the power of the poor to obtain, as the quartern loaf, mixed with all sorts of deleterious ingredients, sold for twenty-one pence! Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:31.450Z What title to gormandize over the butcher's fat joints, and the baker's quartern loaves, if they who furnish them are left to gnaw bones, and live upon crumbs? The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:26.867Z A quartern is a quarter of a gill, which is about the “dash” of rum. Stage-coach and Tavern Days 2011-08-31T02:01:27.587Z It was two shillings and three quartern loaves a week. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z He had his rum: a full quartern of the famous brand that used to be sold about sailor-town, whereof the bouquet was enough to make a horse sick. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z To think of her father not having the price of an early pint, or a quartern of cool refreshing gin! The English Stage Being an Account of the Victorian Drama 2011-07-04T02:00:21.750Z ‘No, I can’t read,’ said the young gentleman, ‘but I can stand on my head and drink a quartern o’ gin.’ The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress 2011-06-15T02:00:20.920Z I will go out and get you another quart of beer and a quartern of gin to finish up with. Dorothy's Double Volume I (of 3) 2011-05-15T02:00:11.283Z There was one at an Inn door holding a quartern of brandy—the very thought of her kept me warm a whole stage—and a 16 miler too—“You’ll pardon me for being jocular.” Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends 2011-03-30T02:00:14.620Z Their general custom is to use small cups, about one third the size of a spoon, by means of which each Laplander in his turn will often contrive to swallow a whole quartern of brandy. Lachesis Lapponica A Tour in Lapland, Volume 1 2010-12-31T03:00:11.350Z With the exception of a stone here and there—none of them larger than a quartern loaf—the sandy surface was perfectly smooth and level as a table. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z Well, say the best is a penny a quartern more—and the wife seems so satisfied because she thinks she is saving. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z Out of this I had to pay ten pounds house-rent; at that time too every thing was dear; for a quartern of corn cost six pounds, and a quart of wine eight rapps. The Autobiography of Thomas Platter, a schoolmaster of the sixteenth century. I can get very loving on a quartern of gin, I can. Sinister Street, vol. 2 The baker’s quartern loaf is indeed cheaper in the country than at Kensington, by, probably, a penny in the loaf; which would still, however, leave a saving of 5s. upon the bushel of bread. Cottage Economy To Which Is Added The Poor Man's Friend “Now, then, old buffer, another quartern of gin.” The Night Side of London Comes into my shop a-beggin’, and because I would not give him anythin’ he whips up a quartern loaf and bolts with it, but I ran after him and ketched him.” Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z “How much did you take a day?”—“Only a quartern.”—“And for how many years?” Here and There in London I tasted it myself, because the municipality had made a great point of introducing it to the lower classes at twopence per quartern less than the first quality. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections This adds six pounds of bread to the bushel, or nearly another quartern loaf and a half, making nearly fifteen quartern loaves out of the bushel of wheat. Cottage Economy To Which Is Added The Poor Man's Friend Phoebe, how are we to live with the quartern loaf at one and tenpence? Quality Street A Comedy It is in these circumstances that the labouring artisan is driven to the lowest possible rate of wages, which is calculated simply upon the price of the quartern loaf. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 Yes, I like a whisky and soda with my meals; but don't get a whole bottle, it's only a waste; and they will sell it you by the quartern in that public house. People of Position Meanwhile take a quartern of the finest flour, and rub in about an ounce of butter. The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. Soak the crumb of a quartern loaf in rather more than two quarts of new milk made hot. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families Cut into eight half quarters a quartern loaf, two days old; it must neither be newer nor staler. The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual I bought a stale quartern loaf—I got a penny off it, being two days old; here's a nice piece of cheese; and onions cut up small will make a fine relish. Good Luck Jimmy tried to protest he was all right, but his heavy eyes betrayed him, and she insisted that he should go out and get a quartern of brandy. People of Position Poor Mrs. Cox drank many quarterns of gin to steady her nerves before she felt able to continue her journey to Devonport, where she carried on a prosperous trade for many years. Hints on Driving The weight of a quartern loaf, before baking, should be four pounds fifteen ounces; after baking, four pounds six ounces, avoirdupois. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families The quartern loaf of 4 lb. or 64 oz. now costs 5d., wheat being very cheap. The History of London I asked what the trouble was, and was told the baker had refused to sell his half-quartern loaves under sevenpence, or his quartern loaves under a shilling. The Message Upon the latter was one of those flat bottles known as a “quartern.” The Seven Secrets "Only half a quartern," stammered the boy in a frightened voice. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Add a tea-spoonful of grated nutmeg or ginger, and a quartern of good old rum or brandy. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families "Half a quartern," stammered the boy, in a frightened voice. What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales Shop-windows were stoned that night in south and east London; but twenty-four hours later the price of the quartern loaf was 1s. 3d., and a man offering 1s. 2d. would go empty away. The Message A paper bag containing half a quartern loaf was also given to each, and the contents rapidly disappeared. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis I never contradict a lady, because it’s not polite; but since I explained, the old woman has huffed, and won’t trust me with half a quartern—will she, Moonshine?” Olla Podrida He had just bailed out the boat, when stooping down, he put his hand in, and, feeling round, discovered to his great joy a large piece of bread, the best part of a quartern loaf. Adrift in a Boat He rolled into a gin-shop, and called for 'a quartern and two outs,' tendering Paul's coin in payment. Despair's Last Journey But I know that by nightfall you could not have purchased a quartern loaf for elevenpence halfpenny within ten miles of Charing Cross. The Message Thus, for several weeks, about 150 quarterns of bread were distributed weekly, besides what was given in flour, coals, and clothes. A Narrative of some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller Written by Himself. Second Part When Ben heard that, he gave his trousers one hitch, and calls for a quartern, drinks it off with a sigh, and leaves the house, believing it all to be true. Jacob Faithful I just heaved him up, and got him to a door-step, and then I fetched him a quartern o’ gin, and he got a little better; and then I helped him here. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found She was speedily recalled: "Betty, make it half a quartern loaf, and a quartern of gin." The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings The price of the quartern loaf rose to sixpence, in place of fivepence; but the wages of labourers on the land rose by nearly 25 per cent., and the demand exceeded the supply. The Message There were also given two quarterns of bread by one of the bakers, which made up the usual quantity. A Narrative of some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller Written by Himself. Second Part What with the joy of finding me, and the grief at losing my father, and the quarterns of gin, she went to bed crying drunk and fell fast asleep. Jacob Faithful I must just put this safe by, and then I’ll go and wet my lips with a quartern o’ mountain dew. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found She lived on fragments of a quartern loaf and water 'in a pitcher,' with the mince-pie bought for her naughty little brother. Historical Mysteries If you'll kindly order a quartern of gin in a pint glass for me, I'll fill it up and be quite content all the evening. The Chequers Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary A brother left two quarterns of bread at the Boys-Orphan-House, as a gift. A Narrative of some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller Written by Himself. Second Part There is no bread made to be sold of three quarterns nor of five quarterns; also, there shall be no bread made of corn the which shall be worse in breaking than it is without. Froude's Essays in Literature and History With Introduction by Hilaire Belloc On the bench was set a quartern measure of gin, a crust of bread, and a slice of cheese. Jack Sheppard A Romance "As approved up to date, the bread ticket will comprise four squares, each entitling the holder to purchase two ounces of bread; or, by presenting the whole ticket, two quartern loaves of 4 lb. each." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 9, 1917 Mrs. P. Green, with her accustomed liberality, sent out for a quartern of gin and a quarter of an ounce of brown rappee. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 11, 1841 Yet, even so, the price of the quartern loaf rose to more than fifteenpence, and we were brought to the verge of civil war. The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 2 of 2) In less than three minutes she returned, bringing a "quartern" loaf and a large piece of cheese. A Tale of a Lonely Parish Come, Moll, fill t'other quartern, and bid Mrs. Dyer come to her spouse; and d'ye hear, tell my husband that Mrs. Dyer desires to drink a glass of brandy with him. Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences Thirty quarterns, draw and bring; Let it, after ebullition, Cool to natural condition. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 323, July 19, 1828 "And only think," added I, "of the numbers of poor creatures who are starving, whilst she bestows quartern loaves of fine white bread upon her dogs!" The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 472, January 22, 1831 For the same number, when we were residing in town, the baker used to leave thirteen quarterns weekly. Our Farm of Four Acres and the Money we Made by it He said he came from Athens: shoes he had none: He pined, I'll warrant,—for a quartern loaf. Theocritus, translated into English Verse Mr Tappertit looked immensely big at a quartern loaf on the table, and breathed hard. Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty The little chandler’s shop with the cracked bell behind the door, whose melancholy tinkling has been regulated by the demand for quarterns of sugar and half-ounces of coffee, is shutting up. Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people We have given away, Mrs. Corney, we have given away a matter of twenty quartern loaves and a cheese and a half, this very blessed afternoon; and yet them paupers are not contented.' Oliver Twist The quantity made was ten and a half quarterns, or four-pound loaves; and, as I have said, supplied our family of thirteen persons for the week. Our Farm of Four Acres and the Money we Made by it I told him I was sorry to see him there, and I gave him a shilling, and called for half a quartern of rum to make him drink. She Stands Accused For breakfast I had coffee and a due proportion of quartern loaf. Industrial Biography, Iron Workers and Tool Makers Bread had sold at a moderate rate all the year; the average price being eightpence halfpenny the quartern loaf. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 1 On my way I called at a small corn-chandler's, and bought a quartern of flour done up in a thin and utterly insufficient bag. The Uninhabited House The average price of wheat, per quarter, was six pounds four shillings and eight-pence, and of the quartern loaf, one and sixpence. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 3 February the quartern loaf was eight-pence; by December it had risen to one shilling and four pence halfpenny. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 2 In all these houses gin, moreover, was sold at a penny the quartern. Henry Fielding: a Memoir "I recommend all good patriots to be their own police, and to see that this edict is carried out in their respective quartern, and to force the refractory to serve." Paris under the Commune The Seventy-Three Days of the Second Siege; with Numerous Illustrations, Sketches Taken on the Spot, and Portraits (from the Original Photographs) In times of scarcity, when harvests were poor, the quartern loaf sold sometimes for two shillings, when the laborer could earn on an average only six or seven shillings a week. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen The average price of wheat, during the year, was sixty-four shillings and fourpence a quarter, about eight shillings a bushel; the quartern loaf was sevenpence. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 3 The average price of the quartern loaf, during the twelve months, was one shilling. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 2 INGREDIENTS.—1/2 quartern of dough, boiling water. The Book of Household Management Bread was thirteenpence a quartern loaf; the national debt, with a much smaller population, was what it is now; everything was taxed, and wages were very low. The Revolution in Tanner's Lane The most important sheet of the Daily, however, she one day carried into her bed-sitting-room wrapped about a quartern of Old Tom. Once Aboard the Lugger The prospect was most gloomy: the poor were greatly distressed for want of employment: provisions were dear, the quartern loaf averaged about thirteen pence, and there was a general depression of trade. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 3 And as she spoke she drew a quartern of whisky for two of Beamish and Crawford's draymen, who stood outside in the passage and drank it at the bar. Castle Richmond INGREDIENTS.—1/2 quartern of dough, 1/4 lb. of good dripping, 6 oz. of moist sugar, 1/2 oz. of caraway seeds, 1 egg. The Book of Household Management Fresh beef rose to nine shillings the pound, bread to six shillings the quartern loaf and everything else in like ratio. Janice Meredith Something decidedly stronger than herself sat in the quartern bottle a few inches from her nose, and it occurred to her that a cruel mind might thus interpret her meaning. Once Aboard the Lugger A composition of all the different spirits sold in a dram-shop, collected in a vessel into which the drainings of the bottles and quartern pots are emptied. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue "Eh, for one stunt like that a quartern of brandy isn't enough!" he would add, shaking his long, graying hair. Yama: the pit Who makes the quartern loaf and Luddites rise? Rejected Addresses Then he retired, disconsolate, and, once out of sight, whipped into a gin-palace and swallowed a quartern of neat brandy, to take the taste out of his mouth. A Woman-Hater It was in the evening, when, after the sale of some necessary article of furniture, they were under the influence of a quartern of gin. Desperate Remedies "It was piteous to see them," she said; "only July, and the quartern loaf nearly three shillings, and meal four shillings a peck." John Halifax, Gentleman He had scarce called for a quartern of brandy when the robbed passengers thronged into the kitchen; and the fright gave him enough sobriety to leave his glass untasted, and stagger to his horse. A Book of Scoundrels |
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