Any solid matter I have in my body from an earlier meal will be devoured by it.

That evening the Parsons were meeting friends for an early meal before going on to the opera.

I thought we might have an early meal and go to the cinema.

They had an early meal and have gone to see some friends.

But had he not proved at the earlier meal that such was not to be her choice?

First, once again, we gulped an early meal and went back to our room for a few hours' rest.

Wine always with the early meals, it is here.

This morning, before going off to work, Leonard had helped with the early meal at the mission, as he often did.

He had an early meal in the grill and was in his room by seven.

For instance, he noted that late-night dining is down while earlier meals are up.