principal meal

Example Sentences

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There are, however, cases in which it seems better that the principal meal should be taken in accordance with the old custom, about noon time.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Breakfast is with but few the principal meal of the day; for those, however, who rise early it is the one taken with the best appetite.

From Popular Books on Natural Science For Practical Use in Every Household, for Readers of All Classes by Bernstein, Aaron David

The airing should be taken in the middle of the day, when the weather is temperate, or before the principal meal.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

The menu for the principal meal at the Albergo della Grotto was as follows: First a thick brodo, a soup that alone with Italians supersedes their beloved macaroni.

From The Jew by Kraszewski, Jo?zef Ignacy

Here, too, they ate their meals, with the exception of the principal meal on Sundays, when they all met together in the refectory.

From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)