| public
house |
Although
premises such as this that sell alcoholic beverages are properly called
public houses, this is often abbreviated to the word 'pub'. In the
past pubs were also called an 'Inn' or 'Tavern' and these terms are still
sometimes used.
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| refreshments
|
Drinks and
snacks are sometimes called 'refreshments'. The word usually implies
something less than a full meal, but indicates that some food is
available.
At a conference
you may stop in the middle of a long seminar for 'light refreshments'
such as coffee and biscuits. |
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| roast |
A 'roast'
is normally a large joint of meat or a whole chicken placed on a baking
tray and cooked for several hours in an oven. |
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| salad
garnish |
A
meal or snack that has a 'salad garnish' normally comes with a small
amount of salad on the same plate as the main dish. Often this will only
be a piece of lettuce with a slice or two of tomato and cucumber,
although you may be luckier and get a more interesting selection! |
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| accompanied
children |
This just
means that children are not allowed to enter the pub alone, but can go
in if they go with (are accompanied by) an adult. |
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| chain |
In this
instance it means a group of pubs. Chain stores are a group of stores
that have branches in several towns. |
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| can't
be bothered |
A casual
phrase indicating that the person does not have the energy or
inclination to do something, in this case to cook a dinner. |
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| Yorkshire
pudding |
Not a
sweet pudding at all. A batter of milk, flour and eggs is prepared,
poured into a tray and baked in an oven until risen and brown. It is
often served with roast beef. |
