The chickens burst unitedly into a hungry clamour, as Mrs. Stein, with the full dish in her hands, leant over the yard to count them.

The brass are not going to like this.

'Are you more content with me for the collar?' 'I am.' 'It restrains me neck like I was to be hunged.'

The breakfast buffet opens at six o'clock (= The breakfast buffet opens at 6:00 a.m.).