The lotus is a leguminous plant—so excellent for the salad—not for the roast.

A roast of beef meant a visit, in Dr. Ed's modest-paying clientele.

In summer, meat will roast in a shorter time than in winter.

Put it on a spit, and roast it till it is tender throughout.

A breast of veal will require about three hours and a half to roast.

Roast them before a clear fire, at least a quarter of an hour.

Always have some currant jelly on the table to eat with roast mutton.

A leg of pork will require from three to four hours to roast.

Put it on the spit, rub it with butter, and roast it before a brisk fire.

Roast or bake it; pouring a glass of port wine into the gravy.