we say it is o'clock. When the minute hand points to the 6, we say it is half past. On this clock above the minute hand is pointing to 12 so it is o'clock. The hour hand points to 3.

When is it half past the hour? When the minute hand of a clock (the longer hand) has travelled from 12 halfway around the circle to point at 6 this is half past the hour. The hour hand (the ...

You must rise at half-past six and wash and dress in your full morning livery. You must wake the Butler at seven o'clock in the morning by bringing him a cup of tea and warm water to wash with.

At six o'clock you should assist the First Footman ... Supper is served in the Servants' Hall at half-past nine. As was the case at Dinner, you must wait table and clear the dishes away between ...