单词 | for keeps |
例句 | “You get a good job and you provide for your family. You hang on, and you play for keeps. That’s how it works.” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z She went to a public library and asked the librarian how she could get a Shakespeare and a Bible for keeps. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “The Ma—the brain behind the iron monsters has been sending wave after wave after us. It plays for keeps.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Calista nodded after I named each one, like she was plugging them into her brain for keeps. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z He told me I could have it for keeps. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z We won’t, of course, but our shared experience here is for keeps. On a remote Russian peninsula, a vodka-fueled adventure 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z “I hate the thought of losing a good phrase or turning a sentence nicely when it isn’t for keeps.” ‘Selected Letters,’ Norman Mailer’s Correspondence 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z I enjoyed What Will You Do When the Monsters Come? and Lucy's Imagination, but I'm still waiting for one to persuade me put my hand in my pocket and download it for keeps. Tips, links and suggestions: What you are reading today? 2013-01-16T18:17:30Z Now that they’re playing for keeps, “All the Old Knives” begins to warrant its title. Review: In Olen Steinhauer’s ‘All the Old Knives,’ Exes Recall Love and Blood 2015-03-01T05:00:00Z Things are messy, and the character you root for keeps changing. ‘Comfort Viewing’: 3 Reasons I Love ‘Melrose Place’ 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z O’Connor said he relished his time on the series, including saying goodbye to a role he knew wasn’t for keeps — just as with Shakespeare’s works. Roles aren’t for keeps on ‘Crown,’ even newcomer Princess Di 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z Intent on making her case, Guilfoyle adds that their relationship is for keeps, that the Guilfoyles and the Trumps will merge like “The Brady Bunch.” Kimberly Guilfoyle was once half of a liberal power couple. Now she’s basically a Trump. 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z But now, Frank and Claire are taking each other on – and both are playing for keeps. House of Cards: a KKK connection isn't all Frank Underwood and Donald Trump share 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z A charming western fantasia in which boys got to play cowboys-and-Indians for keeps, “Boys’ Ranch” featured some of Kirby’s very best early art. A Fresh Look at Schulz and Kirby 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z They still want to know, “Can I be with this person for keeps?” An Inside Look at Your Favorite Dating Sites 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z "From that point on," Evans said, "there was no doubt we were together, and it was going to be for keeps." Boy torn from womb: 'God has a plan for me' 2011-12-18T04:15:00Z On the first two, I may have missed the boat for keeps. Lionel Shriver Warns Readers Not to Meet Their Favorite Authors 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z He married late, but it was for keeps, and his latter-life credo, as boiled down by Eyman, was “one wife . . . one house . . . two dogs . . . one car . . . one diet.” Review | What kept Henry Fonda and James Stewart friends for 50 years? 2017-11-17T05:00:00Z “Passion” arrived indoors at the Donmar in September as if to reclaim for keeps a famously contentious show that, truth to tell, had never previously engaged me much. Year in Review: The London Stage in 2010 2010-12-28T15:00:03Z Putin is playing for keeps, so are the Ukrainians, and so should we. Putin's men and the rebellion in Russia 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Russian troll farms spent more than a million dollars a month in the 2016 election; nowadays you can get your own custom-trained large language model for keeps, for less than $500,000. AI Platforms like ChatGPT Are Easy to Use but Also Potentially Dangerous 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z The plan was a signal that Biden is playing for keeps. Analysis | Biden shakes up the primary calendar and insulates himself from challengers 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z “This time I was rewarded by seeing him hit the water for keeps, right wing first. The plane catapulted into the sea.” Samuel Folsom, Who Fought the Japanese Above Guadalcanal, Dies at 102 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Sounding a great deal like someone gearing up to declare his candidacy for larger office, DeSantis concluded, "The left is playing for keeps." Ron DeSantis tries out 2024 pitch, vowing vengeance on Big Tech and "woke" capitalism 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z The opening of the new front underlined that when it comes to territory in Ukraine, little is for keeps as each side tries to exploit the enemy’s shifting strategic vulnerabilities. Ukraine Battle Expands as Kyiv Launches Counteroffensive 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z He said this third coaching farewell is for keeps. Bruce Arians steps aside so Todd Bowles can become Buccaneers head coach 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z The Pistons moved ahead for keeps on a dunk by Isaiah Stewart that broke a 50-50 tie midway through the second quarter. Bey scores career-high 51 points, Pistons beat Magic 124-120 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “Prime ministers come and go but the president is for keeps.” Italy Ponders a New Role for Draghi. Let the Politicking Begin. 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The House committee is playing for keeps against the GOP’s falsehoods — that there was no insurrection, that the mob was peaceful and that the 2020 election was stolen. Column: Do Trump's Jan. 6 sins of omission and commission make him criminally liable? 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z "But when push comes to shove she cares more about appeasing Republicans rather than fair maps. It seems like they are playing for keeps at every single major decision point." Will Arizona's relentless Republican gerrymander decide the 2024 presidential election? 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z Orlando had regained a seven-point lead before Oubre and Martin sparked the run of 15 straight points that put the Hornets back in charge for keeps. Hornets beat Magic 106-99 for seventh win in eight games 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The Jan. 6 committee is playing for keeps, and of course the Biden administration will prove less an executive branch obstacle to investigators. Column: The Jan. 6 House Select Committee is the last, best hope against GOP lies 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The framing of this choice infuriates many pro-UK politicians because Mr Johnson is, like any prime minister, only temporary whereas independence is for keeps. Holyrood 2021: Beware the bogeyman 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z When Berhalter begins playing for keeps later this year, his roster will rely on regulars from more than a dozen European clubs. USMNT looks to capitalize on more swagger honed in Europe 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z “They want to get down to business right away and they want to play for keeps,” Quenneville said. Panthers, tired of waiting, hope breakthrough year is here 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z O’Connor said he relished his time on the series, including saying goodbye to a role he knew wasn’t for keeps - just as with Shakespeare’s works. Roles aren’t for keeps on ‘Crown,’ even newcomer Princess Di 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z If Maricopa County goes blue for keeps, Arizona and the GOP’s traditional pathway to electoral success look very much in doubt. Five key counties to watch 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z According to the Beast reporters, Biden's speech showed that "he was playing for keeps." Joe Biden’s DNC speech made it abundantly clear that he means business 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z “You can look at someone’s face and you know who plays for keeps.” How a City Once Consumed by Civil Unrest Has Kept Protests Peaceful 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z “We can’t roll over and play dead. The devil’s playing for keeps,” he said. Do coronavirus social distancing orders violate religious freedom? Local pastors say yes 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z The Galaxy held their final dress rehearsal of the winter Saturday before they start playing for keeps next weekend in Houston. Galaxy play the Chicago Fire to a 1-1 draw in their final preseason game 2020-02-22T05:00:00Z Even in these times of life and death, I couldn’t be exempted from this exhausting exercise, which the party is perpetually playing for keeps. Opinion | ‘Should We Leave?’ Life in China Under Coronavirus Lockdown 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z Democrats aren’t used to playing for keeps with psycho killers who can’t be bothered to read the rules, much less play by them. Trump must remain in power to stay out of prison: Watch what he does after Senate acquits him 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z “The other side has been playing for keeps when it comes the courts for a long time,” he said. Activist group targets law firms over support for group behind Kavanaugh pick 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z “The other side has been playing for keeps when it comes the courts for a long time,’’ he said. Activists target conservative legal group over Kavanaugh 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z That will start for keeps in Iowa, but the bigger test will happen here eight days later. Analysis | Are Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders headed for a collision? 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z But the best moments arrived late when James and Wade finally guarded each other, playing one last one-on-one game for keeps. Wade, James embrace final chance to compete on court 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Them Kremlin boys are playing for keeps and obviously our present administration in the US is absolutely worthless in checking Putin. Former Russian Spy Poisoned by Nerve Agent, British Police Say 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z They wanted a small home, on a small lot, for keeps. A couple spends 17 years updating their 1939 home, maintaining its integrity while creating something all their own 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z Now they’re shooting for keeps, with a target in their sights at graduation. High school rifle teams take aim at scholarships, Olympics 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z “These people,” he said, “are not to be messed with. They’re playing for keeps.” G.O.P. Establishment Declares Open Season on a Weakened Bannon 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z When the cosmos shoots pool, it plays for keeps. Dinosaurs would have survived if asteroid hit Earth elsewhere, scientists claim 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z A volatile climate, as we're learning in the destruction wrought by serial storms, plays for keeps. 5 Ways Climate Change May Be Making Hurricanes Worse 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z The emergence of higher-education programs in regional winemaking is further evidence that the industry is playing for keeps. How Washington became a major player in the wine industry | Provided By Chateau Ste. Michelle 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z “Spring’s one thing, but when the lights turn on, these guys play for keeps and you’ve got to be able to compete. So, I’ve got to go down and get better.” Hosmer, Bonifacio homer as Royals end 9-game losing streak 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z “They’re not wholly convinced yet that I’m around for keeps. You don’t get a retrospective until everyone is absolutely certain. There hasn’t been full consensus.” Mark Leckey: the raving artist goes large at MoMA PS1 in New York 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Has the United States lost sight of what it means to play for keeps as opposed to issuing moral bromides? We can’t turn our backs on Aleppo 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z Jennings said playing for keeps was one of the biggest differences in getting the running game going. Offensive line and Jennings find running game for Giants 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z “We made a little extra一don’t be shy, help yourself. It’s yours for keeps so no returns and no exchanges,” the website reads. Beware Signs That Say ‘Final Sale’ 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z Rupp, already the winner of the American marathon trials, pushed to the front for keeps in the final 400 to win in 27:55.04. Felix double dream still alive, Richards-Ross ends career 2016-07-02T04:00:00Z “It felt like Christmas; finally, a chance to do this for keeps.” Those With Multiple Tours of War Overseas Struggle at Home 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z "Stealing Cars" might not quite make a dramatically clean getaway, but the baby-faced 26-year-old, possessing the throwback casual magnetism of a James Dean or Tony Curtis, plays it for keeps. Emory Cohen is hot in the occasionally stalled 'Stealing Cars' 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z Keitany surged to the front for keeps shortly after 18 miles and triumphed in an unofficial clocking of 2:24:25. Biwott and Keitany win in New York Kenyan sweep 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z At the group's meeting at the Conservative conference in Manchester, former defence secretary Liam Fox said spending cuts must be "for keeps". Taxpayers' Alliance: Cut pensioner benefits 'immediately' - BBC News 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z Obama played for keeps on what he views as the most important foreign policy issue of his presidency — and he won. Benjamin Netanyahu faces a stark dilemma in the Iran nuclear deal 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z From his vast, rust-orange comb-over to his power suits, Mr. Trump plays for keeps, whether suing business partners for soured deals or issuing statements about his enemies. Donald Trump Gains Infamy in Mexico for Comments on Immigrants 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z I didn’t just cut back on alcohol when it became too much, I got sober for keeps. What It's Like to Be a Lesbian in Love With a Man 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z It’s there for keeps, because it wasn’t noticed until too late. PHOTO GALLERY: American Pharoah’s path to Triple Crown try 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z It's there for keeps, because it wasn't noticed until too late. PHOTO GALLERY: American Pharoah's path to Triple Crown try 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z For UBS’s part, the list of settlements that it has to answer for keeps getting longer. Guilty Pleas and Heavy Fines Seem to Be Cost of Business for Wall St. 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z For some people, a house is their home for keeps. Should You Sell Your House or Renovate It? 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Except that he realizes that they’re playing for keeps, and maybe even Saul’s skin. Better Call Saul Soars In Episode 103 As Jimmy Gets A Sidekick 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z This game was almost always “played for keeps.” Sy Berger, Topps baseball card designer, dies at 91 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z After all, this was merely a Tuesday afternoon practice session, nearly a full week before Murray will play for keeps at the 2014 United States Open. U.S. Open Practice Sessions Allow Fans a More Personal Glimpse of Stars 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z But politics, and the entire business of Washington, is ultimately for keeps: Real lives are affected and not just projected for our amusement, despite plenty of evidence to the contrary. The Real House Candidates of Beverly Hills 2014-04-24T09:00:15Z “It’s one game at a time when you go into the tournament. You never know what’s going to happen. We’re playing for keeps. We still have to work on our seeding.” Terps still ‘a confident group’ despite a season gone awry 2014-03-01T22:01:00Z At the same time, when that’s over and they drop the puck it’s time to play for keeps. Blackhawks Game Day: A banner night 2013-10-01T23:40:00Z The kids are returning to school, the football teams are playing for keeps, and the Mariners are fading from public consciousness. It’s September, so it’s that time of year to forget about the Mariners 2013-09-03T01:04:13Z The future of Afghanistan begins at the end of next year, after U.S. combat troops depart and Afghan forces take over for keeps. Hospitals Built by U.S. Are Too Big for Afghanistan to Handle 2013-05-06T10:50:25Z The real enemy is now here and playing for keeps, you will see a lot more little 8 year old boys die needlessly. Amid Conflicting Reports, Boston Officials Focus on Suspect Caught on Video 2013-04-17T23:35:24Z And the president, who wouldn’t play for keeps when he had the leverage, vows this time will be different. Letter From Washington: U.S. Fiscal Talks Made No One Look Good 2013-01-06T17:00:28Z The problem is that once you wade in for keeps at the F.B.S. level, you face facility improvements, escalating coaching salaries, added staff and more athletic scholarships. Universities Chase Big-Time Glory in F.B.S. 2012-12-29T15:55:43Z At last however she was captured for keeps and fingered as Dedan’s wife. See You in Court 2012-10-08T05:00:00Z Baker played for keeps in the early going. Reds enter season finale tied for NL's best record 2012-10-03T04:40:09Z Once everybody starts playing for keeps, jobs, reputations and lots of cash are on the line and tempers will be raised to full-scale alert. Column: NFL deserves penalty for arrogance 2012-08-31T02:46:04Z In 1979, it was just beginning to climb out of the fiscal quicksand that had threatened to pull it under for keeps. City Room: In Search for Etan Patz, a Question of Finances 2012-04-23T13:19:34Z He never pretended that the battle was won for keeps. Immortal Youth A Study in the Will to Create 2012-04-03T02:00:30.247Z Also I know the jar with which a foot stops suddenly in mid-air, as the Scourge pursues and kicks the fleeing Smoutchy—kicks him "for keeps" too. The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z "Companies worth buying are worth buying for keeps," he says. Investing Lessons From the Iditarod 2012-03-10T03:14:01Z From the start it was a battle “for keeps.” Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball 2012-03-02T03:00:09.747Z He’s going to be ours for keeps!” sang Tess, with delight. The Corner House Girls Under Canvas How they reached Pleasant Cove and what happened afterward 2012-02-03T03:00:19.757Z Florida took the lead for keeps at 13-12 on a basket by Erik Murphy and led by as many as 26 late in the game. Mangano has big game in 90-70 loss at Florida 2011-12-31T23:58:08Z Only now she realized what it meant to marry without love and to marry for keeps. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z I want to look at that cut an' fix it for keeps if it needs fixing. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z The rhymes are as catchy as Simple Simon and Jack Horner, but when a child has sung these over for a few weeks he knows for keeps some people and some happenings in American history. A Hundred and Sixty Books by Washington Authors Some Other Writers Who are Contributors to Periodical Literature, Lines Worth Knowing by Heart 2011-11-27T03:00:12.497Z Then, if we don’t know where he came from, he’s ours for keeps.” The Corner House Girls Under Canvas How they reached Pleasant Cove and what happened afterward 2012-02-03T03:00:19.757Z All I've got above five hundred dollars you can have for keeps. Northwest! 2011-11-22T03:00:09.880Z I had quite forgotten them temporarily, and of course I shall forget them for keeps if I don’t begin to put them down. Out of the Air 2011-11-21T03:00:14.460Z Eastlake coach Gene Dales said the team now knows that it's "playing for keeps." No. 3 Eastlake mauls Jefferson, 48-0 2011-11-05T06:38:53Z "It's your last time to experiment with certain combinations before you're playing for keeps," he said. Huskies will play Seattle Pacific without center Aziz N'Diaye 2011-11-04T02:31:00Z It is doubtful if Tom Jonah understood when Dot informed him that he was going to be their dog “for keeps.” The Corner House Girls Under Canvas How they reached Pleasant Cove and what happened afterward 2012-02-03T03:00:19.757Z Well,” and his huge fist descended on the desk with a slam, “we’ll get him yet, and when we do I’ll see to it that he’s put away for keeps.” The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z Whether it is on exports or whether it is on foreign direct investment, the rest of the world plays for keeps. Way of the World: U.S. Needs to Think Globally About Business 2011-10-20T14:10:16Z Three against one settles the matter for keeps. The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island 2011-09-22T02:00:23.407Z The rest of the world is playing the economic development game for keeps, while the U.S. seems willing to abandon the board all together. Jennifer Granholm's plan to fix America 2011-09-20T00:30:00Z Go and hunt you a professional conscience keeper; I went out of that business for keeps in my sophomore year. The City of Numbered Days 2011-08-31T02:01:25.807Z I went down that time, I thought, for keeps. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z But I’m free to confess if a parson and a crew of psalm-singing tenderfoots came here, I’d like enough pull my freight again—and that time for keeps! The Heart of Canyon Pass 2011-08-04T02:00:24.083Z “I shan’t join for keeps until I have officiated as best man.” Molly Brown of Kentucky 2011-07-16T02:00:18.603Z It has entered for keeps into his life. Revisiting the Earth 2011-07-12T02:00:36.337Z "What about your belonging to me for keeps, I mean?" The Disturbing Charm 2011-06-17T02:00:21.077Z Those Gypsy ladies gave it to us for keeps. The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies How They Met, What Happened, and How It Ended 2011-06-14T02:00:19.837Z But the matron always said they shouldn’t 32 go away for keeps, unless they went together. Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm What Became of the Raby Orphans 2011-06-14T02:00:19.177Z I am going to tell him now that I am his for keeps! The Corner House Girls on Palm Island 2011-06-01T02:00:23.043Z “Is—isn’t that wicked—like gambling?” asked Tess, slowly, “or playing marbles for keeps?” The Corner House Girls on a Tour Where they went, what they saw, and what they found 2011-05-31T02:00:33.267Z Every rooster on the farm, and there were millions of them, was up "for keeps" long before sunrise. Rosemary and Rue 2011-05-21T02:00:11.483Z When asked how long he would want the money his reply was: 'I want it for keeps, —— it. The Comstock Club 2011-05-18T02:00:16.367Z “We’d have centered all our love and longin’ into them we took for keeps, just as we centered all our interest in the two little ones God lent us for a little while, long ago. Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm What Became of the Raby Orphans 2011-06-14T02:00:19.177Z When we put every third man on the grass, they halted, bunching closer, and we pumped it to 'em for keeps. Plain Mary Smith A Romance of Red Saunders 2011-04-09T02:00:09.887Z Why, there was one time, not so long ago either, when I’d just about made up my mind to lick him for keeps. Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence 2011-04-01T02:00:41.017Z One explanation is that it is playing for keeps. Letters: The state and the economy 2011-03-15T00:04:01Z Bill Clement, a former N.H.L. player and now a television analyst, said Chara played “for keeps,” which he called “a badge of honor.” Gentler View of Bruin Under Fire 2011-03-12T04:02:18Z “All our income is from commissions, and having that trip as the big carrot you’re aiming for keeps you going during the low points.” Itineraries: Incentive Travel Returns From the Brink 2011-03-07T20:14:48Z But when a woman like Mary does get her bearings she has 'em for keeps. Plain Mary Smith A Romance of Red Saunders 2011-04-09T02:00:09.887Z If there is another race between us it’s going to be for keeps.” Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence 2011-04-01T02:00:41.017Z Perhaps it's funny," he said, "but she and I cannot stand each other, and this time it's all off for keeps. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z You have to understand the mindset- they are playing for keeps. The leaked campaign to attack WikiLeaks and its supporters 2011-02-11T10:12:00Z If you win, the lantern would be yours for keeps. Guilt of the Brass Thieves 2011-01-04T03:01:18.213Z This Tip O'Gorman murder has queered him round here for keeps. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z "Yes I do want the job for keeps, everyone knows what this club means to me," Lennon said. Neil Lennon wants Celtic job on permanent basis 2010-03-26T14:37:00Z "If I can't dig out an extra hundred somewhere the State Superintendent is likely to sport my oak for keeps!" The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z The Defense Department, like most large organizations, has recognized that no wall is high enough to keep out skilled and determined hackers for keeps. To Battle Computer Hackers, the Pentagon Trains Its Own 2010-03-18T08:30:00Z And he is promising, as he did before the 2006 Winter Games, that after leaving Vancouver, he will retire from athletics, this time for keeps. Bobsledder's Life Is Downhill Slide 2010-02-20T02:29:00Z “Well, he sure put this crate down for keeps,” grunted the manager. Jane Stewardess of the Air Lines When I quit for keeps, I quit in the cab with my boots on—no way else. The Night Operator All you have to do is to stick opportunity before a man long enough and he's bound to chuck a hammerlock into her and slam her down to the mat for keeps! In And Out Let me get off the stage now, and stay off for keeps. Thirty I’d like to ask the other some questions before you leave her for keeps.” Leerie Of course it’d be fine and dandy to win you for keeps, but I know where you bought your ticket for, long ago. Young Wallingford Maybe it's Tokyo, and for keeps this time. Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal Then, suddenly, when there was still an hour of daylight left, the guns went silent for keeps, and instead there were all kinds of sounds of feverish activity. Dave Dawson at Dunkirk And although we are grounded for keeps, if we are not above the surface of the Earth right now I don't know anything about altitudes. Brood of the Dark Moon The Lootenant-Kunnell held out about three hours an' then he got it for keeps, an' the Major tuck command an' stuck out till nigh evenin', when they knocked him. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign Why when we used to play marbles for keeps, Snick would never know when to quit. Side-stepping with Shorty Anyway, when you started with your sling, he had a choice of shooting for keeps or getting out of there. The Scarlet Lake Mystery It will be written down as a red letter day by every boy, young and old; for we have put the old town on the baseball map for keeps. Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond I play for keeps or not at all. Master of the Moondog Yes," he said, after a moment's cogitation, while he absently turned a cluster of beech-nuts in his hands, "I'll try it, for keeps, you may bet,—if you were a betting character. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories SHE—And when you asked me in the alcove if I—whether I would give myself to you for keeps—and you spoke so beautifully, Carroll!—indeed, The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories But today when they left the field, it would be for keeps. The Cartels Jungle Loud calls were made for Big Bob at bat to knock one over the fence and lose the ball for keeps. Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond Soon’s I got my eyes fastened on that picture I thought of you, Jack, and how you’d just love to knock off such a handsome view for keeps. Jack Winters' Campmates Two days later he left the squadron, and we thought he was gone for good–grounded for keeps or sent home. Aces Up Whew, I must have slept for keeps,” he added, glancing at the sun. Chicken Little Jane on the Big John But I've agreed to forget it, to keep the mutinies stopped for keeps—by marrying the girl. Wings of the Wind Some get into foul territory, passing outside the bag; but when they do go over squarely they always count for keeps. Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond A man was standing there not a great ways off, and watching me for keeps. Jack Winters' Campmates Then, he must be heels over head in love with me—for keeps! The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel I suppose Earth will never get her gravity on you for keeps. The Passing of Ku Sui Here’s where your bunch quits the hall for keeps. The Crimson Tide A Novel Mr. Constantine thinks that the abnormal prosperity is on the wane for keeps––we must prepare for it––but Mr. Constantine has practically retired since you have been away. The Gorgeous Girl “Guess he’s gone for keeps, Jack,” suggested the eager Toby, fretting like a hound held in the leash. Jack Winters' Campmates I had to get it while the getting was good, but we three are partners for keeps, Buntin’ is yours, and I’ll divide with Pike out of the rest.” The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine Promises made for keeps are specifically prohibited by article nine of the Social Pirate's Letters of Marque. Nobody Twice I thought I had a newcomer who could put The Red away––and put 203 him away for keeps––and I just fooled myself because I was so anxious to believe. Once to Every Man Whatever happens, remember this: Once a man gets a bad reputation in a country like this or the country I come from, he’s got it for keeps. The Coyote A Western Story At nine o’clock to-night I’m through with the long-term Highland Fling for keeps.” The Spoilers of the Valley That gold by the hidden stream sure has got me roped and hog tied for keeps.” The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine On the night before his departure he gave Rita the ring, saying, "This time it is for keeps." A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties You know as well as I do that Illington is clean and that the lid is on for keeps! The Crevice Perhaps the law had him for keeps this time—it certainly seemed so; but he'd leave his mark on its representatives yet. Vulcan's Workshop All right, I'll shut up; but I want to tell you I'm a trailer for keeps, and you can't lose me, no matter where you go. They of the High Trails I say I've seen the changes come, it seems with bounds and leaps, But here's another just arrived—he's playing mibs for keeps! All That Matters Was this paragon discovered in old George Town and taken to Boston for keeps? A Portrait of Old George Town Humane, of course, they just put us to sleep gently and for keeps. Dead World It’s just as though I’d met my older self and shaken hands with her before she went away again, for, you see, she hasn’t come to stay for keeps yet. Virginia of Elk Creek Valley He said he’d quit the old home and was moving his goods up to Wolf Creek for keeps. Winning the Wilderness And oh, I hope he will not be the little boy who weeps Too much when he has failed to win while playing mibs for keeps. All That Matters The boys, or any one, is like enough to joke about it at first; but when they learn ’for keeps,’ that I’m not a marrying man, they’ll let up. That Girl Montana I'm stuck here on Earth for keeps, and I'm resigned to it. Starman's Quest “I was afraid you had gone ‘for keeps,’” she said. 'Me--Smith' But it makes no difference; you’ll soon be changing your name for keeps. Penny of Top Hill Trail Now here's another boy to-day, counting his marble heaps And proudly boasting to his dad he's playing mibs for keeps! All That Matters And just put a five in a locked pocket ’for keeps,’ please; I owe it to you.” That Girl Montana Just the kind of a dog I’d like to have; and, if nobody comes for him, he will be ours for keeps. Killykinick I don’t mean that I would leave Mother for keeps—of course not; but after I’ve found ’em, maybe I can coax ’em to come and live with us. 'Me--Smith' I am glad he is coming for keeps. Penny of Top Hill Trail And little Percival here is his manager and has the power of attorney that will fix him for keeps if I know anything!” Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe “It's wicked to play marbles for keeps,” said I impressively. Penguin Persons & Peppermints Result, she will fire him, hoping to ensnare you—but don’t you make any mistake and get yourself ensnared for keeps, will you?” Eve to the Rescue He don't come ahead on his face the way a man does when he's plugged for keeps; but he sorter sags backward, so he may have a chance. Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters I guess the war is on for keeps now. The Voyage of the Oregon from San Francisco to Santiago in 1898 That is, not for keeps, but Pa has got frightened about burglars, and he gets up into the attic to sleep. The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa, No. 2 - 1883 He has joined the church on prowbation, and is trying to be good so he can get in the church for keeps. Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa 1883 You all know him; an' with him on our side we can round up Moran an' his crew of gun-fighters, an' ship 'em out of the country for keeps. Hidden Gold "He's under for keeps," stated the skipper, with conviction. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 So they tumble at once that my driving you means I'm yours for keeps. Stanford Stories Tales of a Young University "Think you marked any of 'em for keeps, Colon?" asked Bristles, feverishly. Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School "You may wear it while you are here," said Grandfather, "and sometime it will be yours for keeps." The Cat in Grandfather's House Guess the north country's mine for keeps, boy. The Heart of Unaga He played marbles for keeps, checkers for apples, ran foot-races for stakes, and even learned his Sunday School lessons for prizes. The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills That square door is fitted in for keeps, and she must ha' cost a heap. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea "And the doctor man is lame—" "But not for keeps," Peace eagerly interrupted. Heart of Gold The rule itself is short, and all of the exceptions could be learned “for keeps” by a pupil in an hour. Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois Why, I thought you and him was together for keeps. Old Ebenezer Old man, I couldn't; I'm India's now for keeps. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-03-31 "Give me London lamp-posts," he was in the habit of saying, "and you can have all the veld you want for keeps." Blue Aloes Stories of South Africa A regular lady, Ern, six feet two or three in height and as near as I can make out she's here for keeps. The Forbidden Trail He was reluctant at first, telling me I could have it for keeps after he had finished that cur of an attorney. The Grell Mystery It'll be a good thing for the town if he has closed for keeps. The Second Chance "My foot's on the ladder now for keeps." Mary Rose of Mifflin I had a sort of feller-feelin' for you chaps, and I thought mebbe we might arrange some sort of a deal together that would do this Merriwell, and do him for keeps. Frank Merriwell's Races When they came in sight they looked rattled for keeps. The Banner Boy Scouts on a Tour, or, The Mystery of Rattlesnake Mountain About this time the rains set in "for keeps" and we were seldom dry or warm or clean for nearly six months. The Emma Gees And the next time you interfere with me on the field or anywhere else I'll fix you for keeps. Left End Edwards Miss Carter laughed and colored a bit, too, as she hoped that his foot was there "for keeps." Mary Rose of Mifflin I knew that we'd made so many twists and turns that we must be lost for keeps. Torchy As A Pa Well, I saw that he was right, so I rode for keeps till I got out of range of the bullets. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders Among the Kentucky Mountaineers Oh no, not to borrow—to get it for keeps—it, and Genevieve with it. The Spinner's Book of Fiction "Then you're married for keeps," he announced, with the grin of a man who has solved a humorous riddle. One Wonderful Night A Romance of New York Coke's gruff voice reached every ear: "This time we're nabbed for keeps unless you all do as I bid you," he said. The Stowaway Girl "And now one more question, Dorgan: have you quit the crooked business for keeps?" Branded First time Vandyke was ever caught for keeps, the fellows say. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley Look 'em over, and to-morrow start 'em in for keeps,” said Arthurs. The Young Pitcher He'd just met up with that fat party who owns the plaster palace on the hill—just met up with him, down the road a piece, and Allison had fired him for keeps, he said. Then I'll Come Back to You "You surely didn't think I was trying to boost myself into the foreman's job for keeps?" The Settling of the Sage I thought you'd settled down for keeps; supposed you were playing major-domo for the Double R down on the Canadian River, and the father of a family by this time. Raw Gold A Novel One o' these bright days, when you start pulling for the fiftieth time the modern parable o' the Prodigal Son an' the Fatted Calf, I'm goin' to walk out o' the cast for keeps. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates No. I'd sleep better o' nights if I knew he was broken for keeps. Parrot & Co. If we won again, the Cup was ours for keeps! Great Sea Stories Have you come back for keeps to help me make the Three Bar the best outfit in three States? The Settling of the Sage "I guess it is there for keeps," I said, and returned to work. S.O.S. Stand to! By the time we flopped downstream this far the tide was so low that our little old roots dragged the bottom and we stopped for keeps. Pee-Wee Harris Adrift You pleasant little band of thieves have got ahead of the honest man once or twice, but not for keeps. The Black Pearl If we won again, the Cup was ours for keeps! Great Sea Stories They wanted to mob us for keeps then, and all sorts of junk begun to fly through the air. Wilt Thou Torchy But what they really want for keeps is seacoast—Belgium and as much of the French coast as they can win. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II "Now, you can have Bud, but not for keeps, because as I borned him I think I am entitled to work him." The Golden Bird Out on the Rim we play rough, and we play for keeps. Plague Ship "He has dragged it out of here—drifted and went hence—for keeps." The Pride of Palomar I want you to let me ask Vee to wear this for—for keeps. Wilt Thou Torchy "Well, Evan, boy, are all the tangles straightened out for you for keeps, now?" he asked jovially. The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush Playing marbles "for keeps" is really gambling and should be discouraged. Outdoor Sports and Games "Sometimes I feel as though she wanted to take you away from us for keeps." Madge Morton, Captain of the Merry Maid Begun to think you were both in there for keeps! The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police Others were of the vast army of boys who quit school for keeps at the eighth or ninth grade or thereabouts. How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers "I wonder whether those two tramps hit the high places, and got out of this neighborhood for keeps?" The Outdoor Chums After Big Game Or, Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness We don't all of us always get our share, Tom," resumed Dan Anderson; "we don't always get our share of the things that are for keeps; but it's the right of every man to try. Heart's Desire Listen to me, young feller, and don't ever Let 'em tab you for keeps as a type. The Broadway Anthology "You give us your word that you will resign and leave the Red Butte Western for keeps, or you'll sit in that chair till somebody comes to take you out and bury you." The Taming of Red Butte Western Geary, however, drew his line at gambling; he never talked against it or tried to influence Vandover, but he never could be induced to play "for keeps" himself. Vandover and the Brute When the yards at Council Bluffs had been completely cleaned, the private car and engine went east, and the tracks died for keeps. The Road I shore thought that set of twins was busted this time for keeps. Heart's Desire He was cuter this time, and I didn't know for keeps, but I guessed. A Daughter of the Snows "Has dat slob tooken me money for keeps?" whimpered the boy the moment the orderlies had departed. Wanted—A Match Maker That sheriff is a determined man, and he's enlisted in this hunt for keeps. The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf That Don was sore on him for keeps he did not doubt. Don Strong, Patrol Leader There is some folks," said he, "that has to do things for keeps, for the rest of the folks that can't do things for keeps. Heart's Desire I imagined the Devil thought he had me for keeps, and so he did not exert himself very much either. Dave Ranney "When we let you go this time, you'll say Good Bye for keeps." Boy Scouts in Southern Waters If you'd been there today you might have had a slice of luck and found yourself on the second for keeps. Left Tackle Thayer We're up against it for keeps, and it's get out or starve out. The White Morning "If it lasts two days, we'll be snowed in for keeps!" came from Sam. The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune When you meet one, give it to him good, and don't let your dog run up to him until he is out for keeps. Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation Hello, boys!" the reformed tramp called out, as though really pleased to see them again; "you find me under the weather this time for keeps. The Chums of Scranton High out for the Pennant A team that tackles fiercely and for keeps will have its opponents making fair-catches before the second half starts. Left Tackle Thayer The whale mates, we are told, once and for keeps. The New North "He was big enough to have put you out for keeps." The Boy Allies in Great Peril Or, With the Italian Army in the Alps I found that out for keeps a few years ago, when I took on the Angel Child. Old Gorgon Graham More Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son Why, you can almost see that Marshal Hastings walking before you, and looking as if he had his eagle eye fixed on you for keeps. The Chums of Scranton High out for the Pennant If he went on the stand the next afternoon he'd have to make up all sorts of fancy details, and Hogan would have his skin neatly tacked to the barn doors for keeps. By Advice of Counsel "You can have it for keeps if you want." Big Timber A Story of the Northwest Once I put a thing in that little blue book of mine," she used to tell her father, "it's there for keeps. Good Indian With a boy's keen insight, he had discovered enough to convince him that Carl was "dead mashed on Jennie," as he put it, but whether "for keeps" or not he had not yet determined. Tom Grogan No sooner’d I get some intimate with one of them he’d up and die - all but a fireman named Andrews, and he went loco for keeps. The Red One "That darn collar certainly is gone for keeps," muttered Kennicott and, louder, "Yes, I guess you——I didn't quite catch what you said, dear." Main Street But they said they were playing for keeps and didn't take it. The Life of Me; an autobiography So I got on my wheel and started off, and then he got mad for keeps. The Shuttle He was preached at boys caught playing marbles "for keeps": "Do you want to grow up like Joe Louden?" The Conquest of Canaan If at the end of that time the place was being successfully conducted and could show that it hadn't lost money, the entire property became his for keeps. Where There's a Will The doctors don't agree about it, but whatever its name is I've got it for keeps. The Market-Place If you really want to brace up and be a man and go into the thing for keeps, you can make five times that in a week. Freckles For her sake, he was in the game "for keeps"; especially in view of the fact that everything—his own heart's inclination included—seemed to conspire to keep him in it. The Black Bag "Loan me sonny for a week or two, and you can have him back for keeps." Michael O'Halloran When I pass the word to put the screws on, the lid's down for keeps. The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale There's only one thing in your favor; and that is the fact that you've cut it all out for keeps. The Gem Collector I was half expecting something along these lines to happen; and now that it has, we'll fix that part for keeps. The Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island or Marooned Among the Game-fish Poachers Then they knew there surely must be something the matter, and Marmaduke couldn't help saying,— "That ole Fatty Hamm said he was playing 'for keeps,' and he took away almost all our marbles." Half-Past Seven Stories Your plan is certainly 'for keeps,' as we children used to say. Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason Corner Folks "I wonder," said Jimmie Dale to himself through set teeth, "I wonder if a man wouldn't be justified in putting an end for keeps to that devil Thorold for this!" The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale Just a little to the right and you'd have had him for keeps. Darkness and Dawn “Riding about and looking at shops, all very debonnairious, O’ Man, but it’s time I took one for keeps.” The History of Mr. Polly If you play anything 'for keeps,' the one who loses is always hurt and feels badly. Half-Past Seven Stories My husband and you will butcher each other if I'm not careful, so it's good-by for keeps, and God bless you, isn't it? We Can't Have Everything "You can have it for keeps," he said. Growth of the Soil Do the signs say it's ready to quit for keeps? Darkness and Dawn If we don't I'm out of it for keeps," groaned Jimsy; "oh, that Kelly. The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly I started in for a lark, and now I'm in for keeps. The Turquoise Cup, and, the Desert "Tom's still of the opinion that we ought to have it all fixed up for keeps before an hour goes by, if things keep on working as we expect." Air Service Boys over the Atlantic Mr. Coombs had gone into the fur raisin' business for keeps, and I was to have an interest in the game. At Whispering Pine Lodge From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps. John Wesley, Jr. The Story of an Experiment "No, dearie," said Miss Hassiebrock, stepping down to cross the street; "you take it, but not for keeps." Gaslight Sonatas A week before we went to Philadelphia I had a streak of good luck and squeezed Murray out for keeps. The New Boy at Hilltop The second day, your uncle came in, loaded for keeps. The Rose in the Ring If you can get the good will of the 'women folks' of your customer's household you may be sure you will be solid with him for keeps. Tales of the Road But, Mrs. Carew," she finally argued despairingly, "I AM here, and I didn't get lost for keeps. Pollyanna Grows Up "Let's hope we don't stay for keeps this time either," said Chester. The Boy Allies with Haig in Flanders Or, the Fighting Canadians of Vimy Ridge Well, you can have the job for keeps if you want it. Cappy Ricks Retires "Oh, I'm standing guard for keeps," said the sentry, earnestly. Captain Macklin She would always come round like a lamb,—and when she was his for keeps he would take a lot of the nonsense out of her! Viola Gwyn "Oh, then you don't live here, either, any more than I do—I mean, for keeps." Pollyanna Grows Up I don't want his little old bank roll—that is, for keeps. Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley However, as I am about to retire for keeps this time, I'll tell you what I purpose doing with my two-thirds of the Alden M. Peasley: Skinner, my dear boy, I kidded you into tears. Cappy Ricks Retires "You haven't caught me yet, Ken," she said, laughing, "not for keeps, you know." Patty's Suitors Suppose you and the old gentleman had a devil of a row, and broke off for keeps. Cape Cod Stories "You make any more yaps like that an' I'll wing you for keeps with yore own gun!" he snapped. Bar-20 Days We pass words instead of checks in our business, and a man who lets his promise go to protest is crabbed for keeps. When Egypt Went Broke "It certainly is coming down for keeps," he murmured. Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle, or, Fun and Adventures on the Road Once I thought I was stuck for keeps. Rilla of Ingleside He was a Wall Street "bear," and a steady diet of lamb with mint sass had fetched him to where the doctors said 'twas lay off for two months or be laid out for keeps. Cape Cod Stories He don't die, however, he works the Creole Belle mine till he's taken out about a million, an' then she closes up an' he gets out o' the country for keeps. Happy Hawkins If I go in on this thing, I'm going in for keeps. The Blazed Trail Then, at the end of the three or four years, if you still feel the same as you do now, you can tackle your poetry for keeps and he and you'll still be friends. The Portygee At this season of the year, too, there is much serious talk as to the exceeding sinfulness of "playing for keeps." Back Home He plays for business, for keeps; he has become a professional gambler. Questionable Amusements and Worthy Substitutes "Why—er—Gab," he drawled, "I was just thinkin' likely YOU might be stuck for keeps." Shavings We’d have paid handsomely for any one to take him off our hands for keeps’. Lost Face It was his for keeps, and it was a big one, the great-grandaddy of lobsters. The Woman-Haters: a yarn of Eastboro twin-lights If we get it this time, it will be ours for keeps. Back Home It was Mrs. Mahoney's introduction to bridge, and she did not know she was playing for keeps. Ridgway of Montana (Story of To-Day, in Which the Hero Is Also the Villain) It rode on a burro from San Diego to Yuma an' once I thought the burro was lost for keeps. To the Last Man "We might just as well have finished him and slipped him away for keeps when we first got our hooks on him." The White Moll I have quit the forecastle for keeps, but always I come back to the sea. A Collection of Stories Nothing spectacular, you know, but just the sort you want for keeps. Options Now I 'm here for keeps, an' soon as the house is finished I'll send for the wife. The Valley of the Moon Vincent Burgess and Victor Burleigh, two strong men, were growing actually chummy, and Trench declared he was glad they had decided to quit playing marbles for keeps and hiding each other's caps. A Master's Degree Because," said Gypsy Nan, "if I've got a chance at all, I'd finish it for keeps if a doctor came here. The White Moll The test of my misconduct would have come when, having cleverly destroyed their profits, I found them quitting in discouragement, closing up the business and throwing us all out of our jobs for keeps. The Iron Puddler My life in the rolling mills and what came of it The Gray Seal goes out for keeps—curse him for a snitch! The Adventures of Jimmie Dale I mean that my body would be dead for keeps. The Jacket (Star-Rover) "I have some private affairs to attend to before settling down to business for keeps," he told Newmark vaguely. The Riverman Of course you didn’t mean nothin’ by it, but it settled me for keeps. Martin Eden |
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