a lump of coal; a lump of clay; a lump of cheese

The country are led astray in following the town, and equipped in a ridiculous habit, when they fancy themselves in the height of the mode.

As soon as she walks up the porch steps and opens the screen door, she knows that Henry is already home. Amid the noisy mommick, she can sense his humming presence.

(7) Common Angel Food Faults … Shrinkage After Baking. Shrinkage after baking may be caused by one of the following: 1. Overbaking the angel food or baking in too cool an oven will cause excessive dehydration. 2. Underbaking or too hot an oven will cause excessive moisture to be entrapped in cake and insufficient setting of structure.