31.   During the first course, the new president spent most of his time shaking hands and embracing the men and kissing the women who came by to offer congratulations.

32.   Each includes a first course and a main course, more or less.

33.   Eventually gefilte fish became the Eastern European first course for holiday celebrations.

34.   Eventually gefilte fish be came the Eastern European first course for holiday celebrations.

35.   For this menu, the tomato salad became a first course rather than a side dish to the lemongrass chicken.

36.   For the Palestinians, the first course meant rejection of the very idea of the Jewish state, opposing its superior force by terrorism.

37.   Four different kinds of breads were offered during the first course, including a warm brioche.

38.   Four ounces of cod a person is sufficient when served as a first course.

39.   From first course to last, apples and pumpkins can move across the menu.

40.   Harvard Law School announced Friday that it will offer its first entirely on-line course later this month, and it will be open to the public.