ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JACKS
Shortened from jackstones, variant of checkstones pebbles.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JACKS»
The term «jacks» is very widely used and occupies the
17.127 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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2 QUOTES WITH «JACKS»
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jacks.
Here's how adaptation works - almost everything in the movie is in the book in some form. But it's as though the deck has been completely reshuffled and some of the cards have been assigned different values, some of the fours have been made into jacks, and some of the jacks have been made into twos.
Kneeling on the sea bottom in a place known as Tiger Beach, I watched a 12-foot- long female tiger shark cruise over the turtle grass with three silver bar jacks swimming in front of her nose.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JACKS»
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jacks in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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1
Black
Jacks: African American Seamen in the Age of Sail
Bolster traces the story to the end of the Civil War, when emancipated blacks began to be systematically excluded from maritime work.
W. Jeffrey. Bolster, 2009
2
Antique French Jumping
Jacks: 11 Easy-to-assemble Toys that Move
11 antique toys featuring characters from Commedia dell'Arte: Pierrot, Pierrette, Harlequin, Columbine, Punchinello, etc. Printed on heavy stock in full color.
3
Union
Jacks: Yankee Sailors in the Civil War
Michael J. Bennett remedies the longstanding neglect of Civil War sea
Full of suspense, twists, humor and action, Pair of Jacks is fantastic fiction, high adventure, filled with unforgettable characters and events. "Michael Batdorf's writing has an amazing, fresh, unique voice.
5
Robert
Jacks: His Bloomsday Book
The epicentre of events will be Dublin where the Australian artist, Robert Jacks, has been invited to exhibit his paintings at 15 Usher's Island. This limited edition features bookplate signed by the artist.
Robert Jacks, Jenny Zimmer, 2004
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Farmer
Jacks Chickens: The Story of a Valuable Lesson
Farmer Jack loves to start his day by feeding his chickens and making sure they're doing their job. However, that seems to be all he loves, so perhaps there is a lesson to be learned and Mother nature is the teacher . . .
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Just Say the Word!: Writing for the Ear
Just Say the Word! Writing for the Ear is a valuable resource that will help pastors and lay leaders communicate as effectively as possible the faith that is ours to share.
Robert G. Jacks, G. Robert Jacks, 1996
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Circus Punch-Out Jumping
Jacks
Create your own set of captivating circus performers with movable parts: clown, aerialist, juggler, 3 more. No scissors needed. Enjoy centuries-old toy. 6 full-color plates.
A crime novel set in the 1950s about crime and friendship in the big-city underclass.
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The Klutz Book of
Jacks
Klutz Press offers a full-color, spiralbound collection of the 20 most time-honored, neighborhood-approved, playground-tested and summer camp-quality jack games.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JACKS»
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jacks is used in the context of the following news items.
Fitness tip of the day: Jumping jacks!! | | Dallas Morning News
I start my morning with 150 jumping jacks. At day's end, if my Fitbit lets me know I'm a few steps short of my goal, I've been known to make up ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
Generals sweep series vs. Pump Jacks | Advosports | Victoria …
TYLER - Romeo Cortina and Jacob Spring each went 3 for 5 as the Victoria Generals defeated the East Texas Pump Jacks 5-3 on Friday to ... «Victoria Advocate, Jul 15»
One-eyed jacks of Wessex [With Comment by John] | Power Line
One of my favorite movies is One-Eyed Jacks (video at bottom of this post). The only movie Marlon Brando directed, it stars Brando and Karl ... «Power Line, Jul 15»
Clemson overhauls Greek life - The Greenville News
The university is putting “a little more teeth into our sanctions,” Jacks said. ... which Jacks said go a step beyond the recommendations Greek ... «Greenville News, Jul 15»
Views, pine, history make Jacks Park worth the trek
The Santa Lucia Range can be seen from several parts of the Skyline Self-Guided Nature Trail at Jacks Peak County Park. (Photo: Glenn ... «The Salinas Californian, Jul 15»
Smoked Meats, Late Hours: Texas Jacks Barbecue is Headed to …
Arlington will be home to a new smoked meat joint when Texas Jacks Barbecue opens its doors. The 145-seat restaurant and bar has taken ... «Washingtonian.com, Jul 15»
Death Grips at One Eyed Jacks and more things to do in New …
Death Grips at One Eyed Jacks and more things to do in New Orleans ... in New Orleans: Death Grips plays a packed show at One Eyed Jacks. «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
Judge jacks up sentence due to gun fears
A man found with a loaded revolver, but no licence by Burnaby RCMP during a driving infraction saw his sentence nearly doubled because a ... «24 Hours Vancouver, Jul 15»
Power of jet packlaunches Harry & Jacks business into Family …
Makers of the “awesome Adventure Pack Jetpack”, Harry & Jacks has been shortlisted in this year's industry awards – fittingly in the Awesome ... «South West Business, Jul 15»
In the win column
The Whiskey Jacks held on for a 25-22 victory over the Saskatoon Badgers on Wednesday night at Max Clunie Field in North Saskatchewan ... «Prince Albert Daily Herald, Jul 15»
