In a short while, then, the half-dozen were full-fledged firemen, with red flannel shirts, rubber boots, and regulation hats.

Many of these were cottages in modern style, but a dozen or so were the true Tahitian faré, of bamboo and thatch.

We are bound first to obey orders, even though a dozen of our best friends were bein' led to the stake, an'" "Then you will obey them without me," Jacob said, in a tone which I knew full well betokened a purpose from which he would not be turned by words.

The first dozen are certainly the names of persons who can know no more of this village than they have gleaned in the last few years; and several of them, I understand, have dwelt among us but a few weeks; nay, days.

À l'Anglaise happened to be the word in fashion; and half a dozen of the most fashionable people have been the dupes of it.

I shall be glad and thankful that there are men in the world, and that half a dozen of them are my kindest and best friends.

A half-dozen, or even a dozen, from my easily infuriated master would be a small price to pay.

A dozen or so of the thickest Leeks Stewed or Steamed in milk or stock, and served with the liquor made into a white sauce, is a dish as delicious as it is wholesome and blood-purifying.

Dozen, or hundred, or thousand, when taken abstractly, is unquestionably a noun; for we often speak of dozens, hundreds, and thousands.