It was not unusual in more buoyant times to see dishes like this on menus at £5-plus.

When I opened my eyes I saw broken dishes and a man sprawled among them.

People who have never seen dishes do tricks with spoons.

"During the show-off years, we see ethnic dishes being assimilated on mainstream menus."

He saw dirty dishes in the sink.

The old dame waddled over to the larder and began to wail as she saw all the empty plates and dishes.

You have seen similar dishes described on other menus, but this one has the proportions of pasta to sauce exactly right.

She saw dishes in the sink.

It was very funny to see the plates and dishes coming to the table and not to see anyone carrying them.

"So you see dishes in the top box but can't see the contents below."