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Example sentences for "teacupful"

Lexicographically close words:
teacheth; teaching; teachings; teachyng; teacup; teacupfuls; teacups; teahouse; teak; teakettle
  1. To a cupful of cold boiled hominy, add a tablespoonful of melted butter, and stir, moistening by degrees with a cupful of milk beating to a soft light paste, one teacupful of white sugar, and lastly a well beaten egg.

  2. One pint of cream, half a pint of milk, teacupful of sugar, two eggs beaten separately, the whites being added last, a teaspoonful of vanilla extract.

  3. One quart of white stock, one half teacupful of rice, yolks of two eggs, one tablespoon cream, salt and pepper.

  4. Then put with this two eggs, whipped very light and a teacupful of cream or milk, salting to taste.

  5. Pour into a bowl, a moderate sized teacupful of ground rice-flour; and add to it as much milk as will make a tolerably stiff batter.

  6. Take out a small teacupful of the sour milk, and reserve it to be put in at the last.

  7. A teaspoonful of these buds is ordered to be infused in a teacupful of quite hot water, and the liquid to be drunk shortly, before going to bed.

  8. A teacupful of this Chamomile tea, into which is stirred a large dessertspoonful of moist sugar, with a little grated ginger added, will answer the purpose now indicated.

  9. Chamomile tea is an excellent stomachic when taken in moderate doses of half-a-teacupful at a [86] time.

  10. For obstinate hiccough a teacupful of boiling water should be poured on a teaspoonful of Mustard flour, and taken when sufficiently cool, half at first, and the other half in ten minutes if still needed.

  11. Similarly, if an ounce of the bruised root is boiled in three half-pints of water, down to a pint, a teacupful of this may be given every three or four hours.

  12. The bark contains tannin; and if an ounce of the same be boiled in a pint and a half of water, or of milk, down to a pint, half a teacupful of the decoction may be given every hour or two for staying relaxed bowels.

  13. To each eight pounds of half-ripe gooseberries add one teacupful of water.

  14. Then add a teacupful of very finely chopped celery, and stir well until the celery is nearly cooked.

  15. Delicate fabrics can be cleaned perfectly by using gasoline with a teacupful of corn meal.

  16. Then add 3 green peppers, chopped, 1 teacup of grated horseradish, 2 quarts of vinegar, 1 teacupful of sugar.

  17. Tough meat can be made tender by adding a teacupful of lemon juice to the water in which it is boiled.

  18. Make a syrup of half a pound of sugar and half a teacupful of water for each pound of peaches.

  19. If the colic continues, put ten drops of turpentine into a half teacupful of warm water, and inject this slowly into the rectum, and at the same time gently rub the abdomen so as to start the wind.

  20. Half teacupful of the infusion may be taken every hour or two as hot as possible.

  21. Teacupful at a time often enough to produce sweating.

  22. Put one-half teacupful of powdered mustard in the tub.

  23. Make a syrup of sugar and water, allowing a teacupful of sugar to a jar and fill the jars to the brim; put on the covers, without rubbers and place in a kettle of cold water over the fire.

  24. Put 1/4 teacupful of glue in the inside can.

  25. A teacupful may then be taken as 1/2 pint, or 8 fluid ounces.

  26. One teacupful of whole white mustard; one handful of whole cloves; allspice and black pepper; a teacupful of broken cinnamon.

  27. Have a teacupful of very finely minced ham prepared for use as soon as the eggs are ready.

  28. Three teacupfuls of pulverized sugar; one of butter; three tablespoonfuls of flour; one teacupful of boiling water.

  29. One teacupful grated chocolate, one pint warm water.

  30. After removing from the stove add one-half teacupful of brandy if desired.

  31. We should--after a teacupful of baking powder.

  32. Put rind and sugar into a large punch-bowl with the juice and pulp, mix the sugar well with the juice and one teacupful of boiling water, and stir till cold.

  33. Two quarts of oysters, one quart of milk, two tablespoonfuls of butter, one teacupful of hot water; pepper, salt.

  34. Pick over, wash and boil, a teacupful of rice; when soft drain off the water; while warm, add to it a tablespoonful of cold butter.

  35. Beat to a stiff foam the whites of half a dozen eggs, add a small teacupful of currant jelly and whip all together again.

  36. Make a teacupful of drawn butter; add to it the juice of a lemon, two tablespoonfuls of minced onion, three tablespoonfuls of chopped parsley, a teaspoonful of powdered thyme or summer savory, a pinch of cayenne and salt.

  37. Put six oysters, half a teacupful of their own liquor, and half a cupful of milk, into a tin cup or basin, and boil one minute.

  38. The barley will absorb most of the water, but the quantity given should make a teacupful of good, thick barley water.

  39. There should be about a teacupful and a half of liquid left when the beans are perfectly tender and boiled in pieces.

  40. Steam or bake a teacupful of best rice in milk until the grains are tender.

  41. Scatter a few spoonfuls of sugar in the bottom of a dish, and lay the apples in, flat side down; add a teacupful of cold water, and bake till tender.

  42. Sift a teacupful of flour and add it gradually to the milk and eggs, beating lightly the while.

  43. Take a teacupful of hot water twenty minutes before meals, and the liquorice mixture (see Constipation) after meals.

  44. Take half a teacupful of hot water every ten minutes for ten hours.

  45. Half a teacupful of distilled water should be taken before each meal.

  46. The remedy is found internally in half a teaspoonful of tincture of Guaiacum in a teacupful of hot water three times a day.

  47. Continue to take half a teacupful at intervals all day.

  48. Half-a-teacupful of hot water should be taken before every meal, and everything possible done to promote digestion.

  49. About half-an-ounce of the dried herb is infused, and a small teacupful taken as hot as can easily be drunk about an hour after each meal.

  50. To get these organs to work, the best thing is to drink half a teacupful of hot water every ten minutes for two hours at a time.

  51. Half a teacupful of hot water every ten minutes for five hours is usually an effective cure.

  52. We give some invalids food every two hours but that food is only two-thirds of a teacupful of milk, mixed with a third of boiling water.

  53. Even half a teacupful or a tablespoonful will prove sufficient in many cases where the teacupful cannot be taken.

  54. Dissolve it in half a teacupful of hot water, and give this instead.

  55. For a grown-up person the quantity is a full teacupful each morning.

  56. Take half a teacupful of water before each meal.

  57. Persons who have to our knowledge been ill and miserable with their stomachs for years have become perfectly well from doing nothing but taking half a teacupful of hot water regularly before taking any food.

  58. A third syringing may be employed, when about half-a-teacupful is taken and retained.

  59. Put the oatmeal, with a little salt, into a basin, and mix with it quickly a teacupful of the fat broth: it should not run into one doughy mass, but form knots.

  60. Throw in a teacupful of cold water, boil for another 5 minutes, and keep the saucepan covered by the side of the fire for about 1/2 hour, but do not let it boil again.

  61. Put a large teacupful of linseed, with 1/4 lb.

  62. Any remains of roast chickens, 1/2 teacupful of rice, salt and pepper to taste, 1 quart of stock No.

  63. Then place it on the fire, and when it boils, throw in a teacupful of cold water, and do not stir the sugar after this is added.

  64. French rolls, half a teacupful of rice, 2 quarts of medium stock No.

  65. When it is melted, pour in the batter, about 1/2 teacupful to a pan 5 inches in diameter, and fry it for about 4 minutes, or until it is nicely brown on one side.

  66. Cover closely again, and when it has heated to boiling, stir in a teacupful of milk, to which have been added two beaten eggs and two tablespoonfuls of flour.

  67. Spread a teacupful of good tomato sauce on a hot dish, lay the rabbit on it, hold a salamander over the larding to crisp it, and pour the gravy over all.

  68. Put a teacupful Scotch rolled oats in a basin, and pour over 2 cupfuls milk in which some onion has been boiled.

  69. Wash well a teacupful good rice--Patna is best for this dish as it does not become so pulpy as the Carolina--and put on with cold water to cover and a little salt.

  70. Add gradually a teacupful milk, and when it thickens, 2 ozs.

  71. Wash well in cold water a teacupful of pot barley.

  72. Allow a teacupful oatmeal to each tablespoonful of fat, and stir in along with a little salt and pepper.

  73. Put on to boil with a teacupful water to each lb.

  74. Have the same quantity of cooked brown or German lentils, and a half-teacupful onions, chopped up and browned in a little butter.

  75. Take a small teacupful lentils, haricots, or butter peas, and rub through a sieve.

  76. Take nearly a teacupful of haricots pulped through a sieve, and add to this 2 ozs.

  77. Take a teacupful of these, look over and pick very carefully so that no stones or dirt may escape notice.

  78. When quite smooth add by degrees a teacupful milk.

  79. Hasty Brown Sauce can also be made by using water, in which a teaspoonful Carnos or 1/2 teaspoonful Marmite to the teacupful has been dissolved, instead of the brown stock.

  80. Have ready a teacupful of rice, nicely boiled in milk and sweetened, spread it on a dish, lay the pears on it, pour the syrup over, and serve.

  81. Prepare the macaroni as in the above recipe, put it into a stewpan with a small piece of butter and a teacupful of tomato sauce, or a small bottle of conserve of tomatoes, and stir briskly over the fire for five minutes.

  82. If a superior pudding is desired, boil a tablespoonful of apricot jam in a teacupful of plain sugar syrup, add a little vanilla flavouring, and pour over the pudding at the moment of serving.

  83. Grate and chop one pint of young sweet corn; add one egg, well beaten; one teacupful flour, three tablespoonfuls cream, one teaspoonful salt.

  84. Take two pounds of new white soap, and shave thin into a teacupful of rose-water, pouring in as much boiling water as will soften it.

  85. Eat it either cold, say half a teacupful when a little nourishment is required; or warm a pint, and eat it with graham crackers at meal time.

  86. Just before taking from the fire stir in the yolks of two eggs, well beaten, with three or four truffles chopped the size of a pea, and a teacupful of sherry or white wine.

  87. To prevent fermentation, stir in a teacupful of high-proof California brandy.

  88. Take 1 large teacupful of corn-meal; scald 1 pint of milk, and stir the meal in slowly and thoroughly.

  89. Season with plenty of black pepper and salt to taste, adding, at the same time, a teacupful of rich milk or cream.

  90. Add a lump of butter, worked in a teaspoonful of flour, to the rich liquid, with half a teacupful of rich milk or cream; season with salt and pepper.

  91. Into a teacupful of hot vinegar, in which has been dissolved sufficient sugar to make slightly sweet, add a handful of mint chopped quite fine.

  92. A teacupful will be sufficient for a single pair.

  93. Add a large teacupful of bread crumbs, a very little pepper and salt, half the liver parboiled, and the yolks of two eggs.

  94. Lay the fruit in a stone jar, with a teacupful of water at the bottom, and pack them with a little sugar strewed between.

  95. If intended for the sick, or those whom disease has left very feeble, boil a teacupful of washed, sago in a quart of water, and a taste of lemon peel.

  96. Shave thin two pounds of new white soap, into about a teacupful of rose water, and pour on as much boiling water as will soften it.

  97. Add the liquor of the stew; and when the pie is baked, pour into it a large teacupful of cream.

  98. Dissolve half a pound of fine sugar in a pint of water, boil and skim it well; mix it with the other, adding two spoonfuls of orange-flower water, and a teacupful of the best brandy.

  99. When cold remove the fat, and take a large teacupful of the mucilage, morning and evening.

  100. Wash a teacupful of rice in several waters, put it into a saucepan and just cover with cold water, and when it boils, add two cupfuls of milk, and boil until it becomes dry; put it into a mould and press it well.

  101. When hot add a teacupful of ready boiled rice, and the yolks of 4 hard boiled eggs.

  102. Mix a teacupful of chicken broth, four tablespoonfuls each of oil and vinegar, and toss up lightly with the potatoes, so as to break them as little as possible.

  103. Pour over all a teacupful of water and cover tightly.

  104. Woollen yarn, should be washed in very hot water, putting in a teacupful of ley, and no soap, to half a pailful of water.

  105. Dove and Slate Colors, of all shades, are made by boiling, in an iron vessel, a teacupful of black tea, with a teaspoonful of copperas.

  106. Then scrub them in cold soapsuds, having half a teacupful of ox-gall to a bucket of water.


  107. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "teacupful" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.