Meaning of side-table | Babel Free

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Noun. [B2]

Examples

“The "Grand Carver" of olden times, a functionary of no ordinary dignity, was pleased when he had a hare to manipulate, for his skill and grace had an opportunity of display. Diners à la Russe may possibly, erewhile, save⟳ modern gentlemen the necessity of learning the art which was in auld lang syne one of the necessary accomplishments of the youthful squire; but, until side-tables become⟳ universal, or till we see⟳ the office of "grand carver" once more instituted, it will be well for all to learn⟳ how to assist at the carving of this dish, which, if not the most elegant in appearance, is a very general favourite.”

“Small silver dishes of almonds, olives, and confectionery were dotted about, and finger-bowls with plates were set⟳ out on the side-table.”

“THE makings were neatly laid out on a side-table, and to pour⟳ into a glass an inch or so of the raw spirit and shoosh some soda-water on top of it was with me the work⟳ of a moment. […] Somebody came in and started moving like⟳ a leopard toward the side-table and, lowering the feet, I perceived that it was Tuppy Glossop.”

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