a biting wind

Early in the year the raws were melted to about 20 Brix in order to facilitate filtration.

He had, however, "put some more ginger in two nights ago. Things move with exasperating slowness in this country.”

I can't remember. I've got a cramp of the brain. Do you mind hitting me over the head? What for? To make me forget the last two minutes, and take away my brain cramp.