10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE KNOCKER»
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on the knocker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
on the knocker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The transform icon on the knocker switches to look like the move transform, but
without arrows on the ends of the three axes. Use the Front view, and zoom close
to the knocker. Now, while in Move mode, click directly on the vertical green line ...
Jim Lammers, Lee Gooding, 2003
2
A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
A 'Class E freight train (Midland Region)' (Railway); railwaymen's: mid-C.20.—10.
Camshaft: motorcyclists': C.20. Hence, double knocker, twin camshafts. (Dunford.
)——l1. On the knocker: applied to one who sells things by going from door to ...
3
Official Gazette of
the United States Patent Office
In combination, a knocker, a clamp cm the track comprising the two members
secured together by bolts and a head on the knocker loosely engaging the clamp
the said head being formed of open-work to permit access to the clamp, ...
United States. Patent Office, 1904
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Scarne
on Card Games: How to Play and Win at Poker, ...
C. He now places on the knocker's unmatched cards an equal value of his own
unmatched cards. D. The knocker now gets credit for the value of unmatched
cards still in the possession of his opponent This is called a Box or Line. It is the
score ...
5
The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional ...
113, 1977 • on the knocker 1 exactly, precisely AUSTRALIA • 'Are your names
Messrs. Gales and Mann?' 'Right on the knocker,' Splinter assured him.— J.E.
MacDonnell. Don't Gimme the Ships, p. 137, 1960 • [H]is slitted eyes watched the
...
Eric Partridge, Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor, 2006
6
Elysia:
The World in Children?s Dreams
She could see small amounts of moisture form on the knocker's lips and smelled
the pungent odor of hairspray, which she assumed held his wispy hair in place.
Thinking that she had to announce her presence, Courtney lifted the knocker and
...
7
Woll
the Wizard of Love and Laughter
With his eight legs Spuddy climbed up the gates, and on the way up he put one of
his feet on the knocker. “Ouch! Do you mind!” said a voice. Everyone jumped. The
door knocker was moving. “That's my nose you have just trodden on!” it said.
Michelle Gannon, Michelle Gannon Publishing
8
In Search of Islamic Feminism
... a rag on the knocker? To muffle the banging? Or because the knocker was
broken? The door creaked open slowly, as though its hinge were lame. And there
was Aisha, dear Aisha, older and grayer and slightly more frayed in her dress, but
...
Elizabeth Warnock Fernea, 2010
"Something is on the knocker," Scrooge said. "It looks like my friend Marley! Why
do I see my friend now? Marley is dead! I can not believe this!" Scrooge looked
and looked at the knocker. He did not see Marley now. "This is humbug," said ...
10
The Chambers Dictionary
... to weary out; to be worn out; to construct or arrange hastily; to achieve (a
certain score) (games, esp cricket); to practise immediately before a match (
tennis, etc); to make pregnant (slang); on the knocker on credit (slang);
immediately, on the ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE KNOCKER»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
on the knocker is used in the context of the following news items.
Barry Newbery: Production designer who worked on 'Doctor Who' for …
... On the Knocker (1963), written by Harry Driver and Jack Rosenthal, and starring Ronald Fraser as an unconventional door-to-door sales rep. «The Independent, May 15»
Labour army rally voters in bid to unseat veteran Lib Dem MP Simon …
We met Unite the Union General Secretary Len McCluskey, leading a team of his members “on the knocker”. Among them was Steve Turner, ... «mirror.co.uk, May 15»
Crosskarts to provide cost-effective entry point to Australian Rallycross
A 150hp GSX-R 750cc engine already has the car right on the knocker of the magic 500hp/tonne figure”, he continued. The 0-100kph dash is ... «Speedcafe, Apr 15»
Pastoral Letter for Lent: Bishop Mario Grech “Christ Wipes Away the …
... its door with his hand on the knocker; because it was so self satisfied, Jerusalem did not feel the need to open for him. It chose to isolate itself. «Gozo News, Feb 15»
Renowned hotelier was a leading light in the hospitality industry
... bookmaker and former boxing promoter Barney Eastwood, Norman progressed from selling cut-price clothing 'on the knocker' to promoting ... «Belfast Telegraph, Dec 14»
The social movement for independence and the crisis of the British …
On the knocker half of them had changed their vote [to No] or were not prepared to share their intentions with me. I remember being thoroughly ... «International Viewpoint, Dec 14»
Hallowe'en Week: Ghosts
... Dead at Christmas (the sole festive episode to star the Ninth Doctor), and included a scene with the Gelth appearing on the knocker of a door, ... «Doctor Who UK Webzine, Oct 14»
"Sir Ken Dodd?" - that would be a great honour says the Squire of …
... Ken says: “I had to make a choice – either stay in Knotty Ash working as a salesman – “on the knocker” – or 'go for gold' as an entertainer. «Liverpool Echo, Sep 14»
Sealed orders – The part the Fianna played at Howth
... on looking out of the window, to my astonishment, I saw my leader, Paddy Holohan, renewing his attacks on the knocker with great vigour. «An Phoblacht, Jul 14»
First up: Ken Dodd, Leicester Mercury Comedy Legend
I started out as a door-to-door salesman “on the knocker'' in Liverpool. To be honest, I wouldn't want to do anything else now. I love the theatre, ... «Leicester Mercury, Jun 14»
