"Grandfather," said little Alice, "I suppose Indians don't love
tea; else they would never waste it so."
Grandfathers Chair
He had The Star with him and read it elaborately when she brought the
tea.
Of Human Bondage
(pointing with his
tea spoon at the March Hare,) `--it was at the great concert given by the Queen of Hearts, and I had to sing
Alices Adventures In Wonderland
The slop-basin was full of half-burned brown paper, over which
tea had been poured.
Lair of the White Worm
"I can just imagine myself sitting down at the head of the table and pouring out the
tea," said Anne, shutting her eyes ecstatically.
Anne Of Green Gables
Nikita said nothing but only shook his head, and carefully pouring some
tea into his saucer began warming his hands, the fingers of which were always swollen with hard work, over the steam.
Master and Man
'Now hand up the teapot for a little more hot water, and a pinch of fresh
tea, and then both of you eat and drink as much as you can, and don't spare anything; that's all I ask of you.'
The Old Curiosity Shop
After eggs and bacon, it says, "Work!" After beefsteak and porter, it says, "Sleep!" After a cup of
tea (two spoonsful for each cup, and don't let it stand more than three minutes), it says to the brain, "Now, rise, and show your strength.
Three Men In A Boat
Bumble, stirring his
tea, and looking up into the matron's face; 'are YOU hard-hearted, Mrs.
Oliver Twist Or The Parish Boys Progress
"Just a shade longer; I will pour out the
tea, while we wait.
Original Peter Rabbit Books
"When one has drunk two good cupfuls of Elder-flower
tea, 'tis likely enough one goes into warm climates"; and she tucked him up nicely, least he should take cold.
Andersens Fairy Tales
Having so held and waved the candle as that all these heterogeneous objects seemed to come forward obediently when they were named, and then retire again, Mr Venus despondently repeats, 'Oh dear me, dear me!' resumes his seat, and with drooping despondency upon him, falls to pouring himself out more
tea.
Our Mutual Friend
She asked me what I had been doing with myself during the summer, and with this help I managed to make some conversation till
tea was brought in.
Moon and Sixpence
"There is nothing so refreshing after a sleepless night as a cup of this delicious Russian
tea," Lorrain was saying with an air of restrained animation as he stood sipping
tea from a delicate Chinese handleless cup before a table on which
tea and a cold supper were laid in the small circular room.
War and Peace
I've had
tea half an hour ago, and had to make it myself, and drink it all alone!
Agnes Grey