Several herds of wild buffaloes were met on our way , but as our hatties, as well as the drivers, were too done up, we allowed them to pass unmolested.

The front desk closes at three o'clock (= The front desk closes at 3:00 a.m.).

But even granting that this self-regenerating energy were as vigorous as formerly, and that it has not more to do battle with now than heretofore, there is another and more serious question behind.

The passenger turned around and walked backward, towards the tail of the aircraft.