have a gnaw of a bone

In some cases they are shy growers and apt to overflower their strength.

The only Evidence that was produced by the [East India] Company, was, a letter from Samuel Annesley, at Surrat, dated the 16th January 1694; wherein he gives this Account: Rupees. 655,000. Sent home as Cargo in the Ships Defence and Resolution.

An art investor in Hallandale, Fla., who died last year at 57, he stored crateloads at his apartment and nearby warehouses.