an occurrence of peck in rice

If you are going to be walking in mountainous or rough terrain it is often a good idea to plan a route following contour lines. This is called ‘contouring’.

Visited one of those uptown doughnuteries noted for its good grade of drinkable coffee.

[S]he has such a superior look about her, you know, like some snooty society matron, looking down her nose at the rest of us.