The furrow-slice was a long, almost unbroken ribbon of turf, each one laid smoothly against the former strand, and under it lay crumpled and crushed the layer of grass and flowers.

An ill-cut or inferior slice, an undue portion of fat, or a deficiency of gravy is an insult to an epicure.

A thick slice of ham is a crime against good breeding.]

Anything slippery is described as "slick"; and a slice is a "sliver."

The best slices are those from the thickest part of the knuckle, that is, outside the line 1 to 2. LOIN OF VEAL.

The possessor of a few eggs takes care not to expose them to the eye of his neighbour; and a slice of white bread is a donation of so much consequence, that those who procure any for themselves do not often put their friends to the pain either of accepting or refusing it.

Two slices of white bread, one inch thick, will be sufficient bread for this schalet.