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whisky-and-water

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  • Nelson Collingwood, I remember, in the course of the evening, when whisky-and-water was for some reason produced, grew a little tipsy.

    The Book of Snobs 2006

  • Collingwood, who was sleeping off the whisky-and-water — but at

    The Book of Snobs 2006

  • His father-inlaw looked unusually dirty and shabby; the odour of whisky-and-water was even more decided than in common.

    The History of Pendennis 2006

  • And, having procured a glass of whisky-and-water from the passing waiter, the poor old man, settling his face into a horrid grin, and leering, as he was wont when he gave what he called one of his prime songs, began his music.

    The Newcomes 2006

  • He left off drinking wine, and betook himself, but with great moderation, to the refreshment of whisky-and-water.

    The History of Pendennis 2006

  • He had added whisky-and-water to his champagne, and feared nothing.

    The Duke's Children 2004

  • Soon after he was gone Major Tifto had some whisky-and-water, lit his third cigar, and began to feel the glory of belonging to the Beargarden.

    The Duke's Children 2004

  • Nevertheless there was a good deal said by others during which the Major drank two glasses of whisky-and-water.

    The Duke's Children 2004

  • Then when he had drunk a few glasses of whisky-and-water, he said something very foolish as to his power of punishing that swindler Green.

    The Duke's Children 2004

  • But these extravagances were due perhaps to whisky-and-water, and that kind of intoxication which comes to certain men from momentary triumphs.

    The Duke's Children 2004

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