Sentence examples for ordering a plate from inspiring English sources

While reading "Two Eggs," a child of an analytical bent might want to know why a bird, say a stork, is ordering a plate of, um, eggs.

Mr. Rangel walked down a few stairs, glanced at Mr. Weiner ordering a plate of fried shrimp and strawberry lemonade, and turned the other way.

She gets a nothing role as a publicist, and makes something both sultry and casual out of it, bedding the unworthy Troy with no more fuss than someone ordering a plate of ribs.

In the café, Elroy was ordering a plate of chicken livers when a crone came through the vestibule, speaking in harsh tones to what seemed a trailing dog, though it was hidden from view by the low clutter of tables.

The audience invariably respond with: "Yeeeeah!" You can't fault their enthusiasm, but it's hard not to feel this is an approach doomed to end in grief, like the holiday-maker who ends up ordering a plate of lightly battered testicles because he won't admit he doesn't understand the waiter.

I ordered a plate of rice and looked around.

For a quick food fix, order a plate of biltong (cured beef) at the bar.

I took their bag-storage stool and ordered a plate of oysters and littleneck clams.

You just order a plate or two of meat, then grill it yourself.

Friends will frequently order a plate of cured meats as a snack for the whole table.

He ordered a plate of scrambled eggs and a chocolate milkshake.