| 单词 | greenhorn |
| 例句 | ‘Yeah. I don’t want no greenhorn. I need a experienced mechanic.’ The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Fresh arrivals to the Valentine farm made it so Cora was no longer the greenhorn, bumbling about. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z "I don't have an extra pen," I whispered, complete sentences for whispers, that's what tells you I was still a greenhorn in this culture. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Old-timers mocked them as “Boy Scouts” who had “college-trained flat feet,” and this was not untrue; as one agent later admitted, “We were a bunch of greenhorns who had no idea what we were doing.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z It could betray to our peers the awful truth that we are still greenhorns, tenderfoots, newbies. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Part of a series introducing classic cinema to children, the movie features Keaton as a greenhorn news photographer bumbling his way through the streets of New York. Spare Times for Children for Sept. 11-17 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z On the run together, Frost deftly plants doubts in greenhorn Weston's mind about whether the CIA is worthy of the younger man's loyalty. 'Safe House': Denzel is a fun break from walls of familiarity 2012-02-08T20:22:04Z Despite that frolicsome-sounding title, the endeavor proves anything but a lark for the prospectors who are profiled, whether greenhorns or corporate players. Precious little payoff in laborious 'Earth's Golden Playground' 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z For the record, the word “greenhorn” occurs twice in the book as a common noun, applied to someone else. Jake Heggie Makes ?Moby-Dick? an Opera 2010-04-24T02:46:00Z "I'm not actually a big fan of Star Trek," replies the greenhorn. Alarm clock Britain, Mr Clegg? It's about time you woke up to reality 2011-01-16T00:05:47Z Finally, all three narrators share the nervous, wide-eyed enthusiasm of a greenhorn. Why the Most Popular Hiking Memoirs Don’t Go the Distance 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z The show's relentless New Orleans boosterism has whiff of greenhorn enthusiasm to it. How "Treme" untangles the lessons of trauma 2011-04-25T13:26:00Z Being a greenhorn, I asked my fellow viewers questions — who’s this, what’s that — and learned a lot. Populism Hasn?t Boosted Brooklyn Museum?s Attendance 2010-06-14T22:35:00Z Little papers were once part of the farm system for larger papers; greenhorns learned how to read a police blotter before stepping up to the next rung on the media ladder. The end comes for another local newspaper, 165 years after it began 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z For modern art greenhorns, however, the building itself is likely to be the star attraction — an enormous industrial space flooded with soft natural light. A Midwinter Playground in the Hudson Valley 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z “I saw the hip-hop show twice. It was packed. Being a greenhorn, I asked my fellow viewers questions — who’s this, what’s that — and learned a lot. It was a great museum experience.” Arnold Lehman to Step Down From His Post 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z They include seasoned politicians, an activist, greenhorn or two and others. Three California congressional seats could soon be vacant. Here’s who is interested 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Karla: Gather round, greenhorns, and let me tell you a story from the late 1900s. Advice | My company stock options are worthless 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z So to Ellis last August went a greenhorn trainer, Hamilton, then 28. Before Rich Strike was a star at Churchill Downs, he was a failure at Ellis Park 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Jenkins isn’t some greenhorn fresh to the world of money and crime. An ex-cop fell for Alice. Then he fell for her $66 million crypto scam. 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z By the time Jacob turned 2, Tony had put a ball in his son’s hands and was watching his greenhorn grow. To Know Where Jacob deGrom’s Going, Look at Where He’s From 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z She spoke of that hard line in sports, the one between being a 21-year-old greenhorn flitting around all carefree without the expectations and a 26-year-old veteran flying around with the expectations. Perspective | Only at the Olympics can you stumble upon a charming badminton star 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z I was listening to them talk of quality and seasonability when the young perfumer, with all the indelicacy of a greenhorn, announced, “I have some oudh.” The Fragrances That Changed the Field 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z From the moment Hillary Clinton conceded, I suspected this buffoonish greenhorn would be put to the test and fail badly. Time to dump the presidential dilettante — he's a cruel and incompetent failure 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z After the fog of war has lifted, so too should we support the greenhorns. The role of medical students in the pandemic 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z The relationship flourished as greenhorn Trump bought into the Saudi-Israeli narrative that Iran, not Russia, was the number one international threat. Trump’s veto over Yemen is a scandalous abuse of presidential power | Simon Tisdall 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z But it didn't matter if you owned a green jacket or were a greenhorn journalist, Dan Jenkins had time for you. Tiger and Phil set for Sawgrass, Rory's Sunday scaries continue, Wie gets engaged and golf loses a legend: What you missed this weekend - Golf Digest 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z The father of four and grandfather of five from Chugiak, Alaska, outside Anchorage, is hardly a greenhorn. There’s a sled dog race tougher than the Iditarod, and a 78-year-old crazy enough to try it 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z There my years were full of unstructured time and experiences as we tried, as greenhorns, to live a fairly self-sufficient farming lifestyle. The Value of Tinkering 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Adding stress to already overworked house-staff and attending physicians, called upon to train the greenhorns may be counterproductive. The role of medical students in the pandemic 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z The fact Trump sought help to break the government shutdown stalemate from his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, a political greenhorn, showed the dearth of seasoned domestic policy talent in the White House. Donald Trump and his ship of fools are courting calamity in Venezuela | Simon Tisdall 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z “You don’t want a bunch of greenhorns going to the Paralympics for Team USA,” he says. Wisconsin man to compete in World Wheelchair Championship 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z In a dying western boomtown, a greenhorn, two gamblers and a murderous preacher cross paths. L.A. movie openings, Oct. 19 - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z No. 10 Stanford demonstrated its capacity for gnarly defense when it permitted Southern California and its greenhorn quarterback JT Daniels an ugly three points against Stanford’s 17, yet still . Analysis | Kansas and Kentucky took a blowtorch to the existing order and ruled the world for a day 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z What’s become abundantly clear is that Trump’s well-documented fascination with overseas despots and dictators is emerging as a prime animator of his erratic, greenhorn foreign policy agenda. What’s next for Trump after G7: A supervillain alliance with Kim Jong-un, Xi Jinping and Putin? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z Curling greenhorns targeted them for curling questions because the couple wore curling-stone hats. Curling fan etiquette 101: Babies, yes. Music, no. Mumbling, yes. Chanting, no. 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z As country music wafted, employees in cowboy hats fanned out through well-stocked aisles of boots, hats and blue jeans, eager to help any greenhorns. You’re going where? Oklahoma City 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z After a few weeks of Trump needling Senate Republicans to continue smashing their faces against the brick wall of Obamacare, McConnell characterized Trump as a greenhorn who doesn’t understand the Schoolhouse Rock basics of democracy. Trump’s “frenemy of the week” campaign is starting to backfire: Which Republican will he try to humiliate next? 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z “What was great was that we were both total greenhorns. Neither one of us has been in this situation before,” said Watts. The future of 'Spider-Man' rests with indie director Jon Watts 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z That’s why the greenhorn Schauffele rang true for the day when he said, near sundown, “I try to treat this one like a normal event, even though there’s a lot going on.” Rickie Fowler ties U.S. Open first-round mark for shots under par — and only leads by one 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z Ravada looked up at me and twisted her lip as if she were disgusted to have to work with the greenhorn. Branding time draws community together for hard work, food 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z Consider yourself warned: Laphroaig’s most iconic expression is not for greenhorns. 10 great scotches that cost less than your tee time - Golf Digest 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z In its first visit, the MLS originals from Washington faced a lethal and favored greenhorn. D.C. United overcomes difficult environment to beat Atlanta United, 3-1 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z Being visible from the road has made Scoggin Hole the first stop for emergencies involving other hunters and greenhorns. Stories, memories at family hunting camp 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z If Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s unpredictable leader, senses uncertainty in Washington, he may be tempted to fire a shot, literally or metaphorically, across the greenhorn president’s bows – with incalculable consequences. US faces host of global threats during transition until next president 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z For a greenhorn, the traffic offers a novel perspective on an alien city. The Bangladeshi Traffic Jam That Never Ends 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z Though none of the two is a greenhorn, Trump has to be on guard against uttering anything, during his fanfaronade, that can be challenged, if found untrue. New York Today: Long Island Hosts a Debate 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Hillary Clinton’s Brussels response was basically boilerplate, calling for solidarity with Europe and playing chess with Trump to paint him as a greenhorn and hothead. Camille Paglia: This is why Trump’s winning, and why I won’t vote for Hillary 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z Even before he took on Rubio Saturday night, Christie had been belittling the first-term senator as a greenhorn protected by the media. As the going gets tough, Christie’s campaign rhetoric gets rougher 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z For a political greenhorn, needing to build campaign infrastructure, that is perhaps understandable; but it was striking how little of his expenditure went on hiring staff and how much on raising more money. Green grass roots 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z With Green Bay all but shorn of healthy receivers, and operating much of the game with Rodgers throwing to two greenhorns, one of those two, Jeff Janis, leapt in front of cornerback Patrick Peterson. Aaron Rodgers’s Hail Mary forces overtime, but Larry Fitzgerald takes over for wild Cards’ win 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z He has hired a group of greenhorns — bartenders, gardeners and IT techs — and is giving them a crash course. An American magician takes his tricks to China 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z The aforementioned greenhorns wouldn’t hang around for long if it didn’t. Is Poker a Game of Chance or Skill? 2015-03-29T04:00:00Z He joined other greenhorns who spent their first months laboring on the “slime line,” cutting up fish. Family finds closure in remains from deep 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z He looked at me with the tired resignation of a combat officer talking to greenhorn recruit. The kindest cut: my journey into the nether regions of male birth control 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z It was the 11th straight year that the country’s oldest track meet eclipsed over 100,000 spectators over a three-day span, but Saturday’s electric atmosphere didn’t rattle DeMatha — not even the team’s greenhorn. Penn Relays 2014: DeMatha’s Anthony McFarland Jr. comes through as a late substitute 2014-04-27T01:03:23Z Experienced in cricketing terms, they are nonetheless greenhorns compared to their equivalents in other industries. What makes a great Test captain? 2013-11-06T07:42:57Z But the lack of pedigree or facilities did not stop cricket's greenhorns from beating Kenya in Sharjah this month to qualify for their maiden 50-over World Cup. Dreams of greatness inspire ambitious Afghans 2013-10-25T13:42:45Z They referred to themselves as griners, a Yiddish term meaning greenhorn or newcomer. Holocaust Survivor Left an Estate Worth Almost $40 Million but No Heirs 2013-04-27T04:35:55Z But they were comparative greenhorns, in charge of a young party and dazzled by the establishment. Politics must respond to this pile-up of corporate disgrace 2012-07-22T19:30:04Z His rivals at the time, including Mitt Romney, Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Mrs. Clinton, had all pounced on what they considered a greenhorn’s campaign bluster. A Measure of Change: Obama’s Leadership in War on Al Qaeda 2012-05-29T06:47:20Z Having lived in the cities, I therefore, was not a greenhorn, as some of them would try to have me feel, when they referred to their clubs and social affairs. The Conquest The Story of a Negro Pioneer 2012-03-26T02:00:32.910Z "In mental arithmetic, sir, I am mere greenhorn, rank duffer; but from cursory squint I figure them at five hundred." Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z And forget Steve Nash, here is the proof that my system will work, even with a greenhorn from Harvard and a handful of guys whose salaries didn’t equal Carmelo Anthony’s. On Basketball: Harvey Araton ? Without Walsh, D?Antoni?s Clock Was Ticking 2012-03-14T22:37:08Z It was a pretty enough place—in fact, the scenery was probably what made a party of seven greenhorns from Punta Arenas, out with a little schooner, put in there and land. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z The batsman had expected the “greenhorn” to try a fancy curve, and so was not prepared for a ball of this kind. Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball 2012-03-02T03:00:09.747Z The way he looked at the time cards where the calls are printed and kept the key open, I knew he was an innocent greenhorn. Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car 2012-02-29T03:00:25.457Z The entry to the Lyceum Hall was packed with poorly dressed people, but they were not greenhorns. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z Actually before the Indian, who was no greenhorn at such matters, could aim his rifle and fire, Will Cody had shot him dead. The Aventures of Buffalo Bill 2012-02-13T03:00:13.357Z These seven greenhorns made a camp and went washing for gold at Port Pantaloons. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z I first learned about the World Economic Forum at Davos as a greenhorn in college. At Davos, Why Is No One Talking About the Poor? 2012-01-28T16:55:40Z A relative greenhorn in the hurly-burly of Indian politics, Gandhi has staked his future on the performance of the venerable but troubled Congress party in Uttar Pradesh. Insight: Her legacy set in stone, India's "Dalit queen" faces 2012-01-26T05:18:53Z All were "greenhorn" immigrants, who had not yet learned English. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z Our cicerones treated us mercifully, but I believe some greenhorns are not so fortunate. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z The greenhorns had found a pocket, and had cleaned it themselves. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z That great splash was surely enough to frighten away any bass that might even have had the hardihood to remain around, after the vigorous threshing of the water by the greenhorn fisherman. Endurance Test or, How Clear Grit Won the Day 2011-12-16T03:00:11.660Z The other two boys were new members of Hickory Ridge Troop, and had not as yet progressed beyond the greenhorn stage. Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z A greenhorn bank-examiner, who didn't know his A B C, dropped into Ex-Governor Billings' bank yesterday and found a pretty mess. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z There’s a lot of people whose interest is to sell A1 claims, and a shoal of greenhorns with capital who want to buy. From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New 2011-12-13T03:00:26.557Z You don't know anything about it, you fellows; you are greenhorns. San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams 2011-11-14T03:00:22.247Z The mountains were on the left—distant thirty miles, declared the professor, although the greenhorns declared they were within a short walk. The Pike's Peak Rush Terry in the New Gold Fields 2011-11-11T03:00:26.697Z George upon being appealed to readily agreed to go with the greenhorn. Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z I'll keep an eye on yon greenhorn and see that he doesn't drop asleep on his perch. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Yes, some others besides greenhorns in the woods, make mistakes occasionally. Rocky Mountain Boys Camping in the Big Game Country 2011-10-21T02:00:18.430Z The person addressed raised his head and replied, with a disdainful glance at his comrades: "Oh! something that I can use to take greenhorns in." San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams 2011-11-14T03:00:22.247Z Those hunter greenhorns, you mean, flying from a massacre? The Pike's Peak Rush Terry in the New Gold Fields 2011-11-11T03:00:26.697Z His success also gave the greenhorn a new-born ambition to excel in other branches of scout education. Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z That's so," admitted Mark; "only I'm a greenhorn about following a trail, and you know heaps. Fast Nine or, A Challenge from Fairfield 2011-09-22T02:00:24.220Z There were the sheep within the easiest possible gun range, so that it would seem as though even a greenhorn could not miss his aim, if he but took ordinary precautions. Rocky Mountain Boys Camping in the Big Game Country 2011-10-21T02:00:18.430Z Here, one o’ you greenhorns, standing there with your fingers in your mouths, up with the boy’s bag, and send it below.” Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z Luckily for the greenhorns, he added, “the first market for many foreign restaurants in New York is the people traveling from those countries to New York, because the city is such a crossroads.” Fall Restaurant Preview: Foreign Restaurateurs Aim to Make Their Names in New York 2011-09-07T04:10:16Z Really, he would find great pleasure in showing this greenhorn how many curious ways there were of starting a fire. Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z For a greenhorn to try to throw over the head of a craft like Kentucky Mule was about comparable to swinging an elephant by the tail. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z His story had got about; he found himself stared at in the streets as a greenhorn; but every one had shown him civility, and some a rough kindness. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z This man must be a greenhorn—new to the neighbourhood—to venture a load of goods up Luck Row. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z “No, it wouldn’t, young greenhorn,” he cried sharply, “because they’d take care of it their way.” The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z Strange sounds, too, welled up out of that gloom to thrill the greenhorns as they listened. Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z Yes, sir," Elmer went on, "a positive one; though the ground was that hard a greenhorn could never have seen it. Camp Fires of the Wolf Patrol 2011-07-26T02:00:18.713Z He was a greenhorn, and no doubt looked like one. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z It was that scabby greenhorn who must have taken it into her head. Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z "Thou beardless greenhorn! what is thy head running upon?" exclaimed the old man angrily, and stamping as he spoke. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z The two greenhorns really believed some man was calling out and making fun of them. Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z Lo! this is the free trade and security one has to expect when a greenhorn sits on the throne, and justice lies in the knights' lances. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z I retreated in perfect disgust with these precocious vagabonds, not, however, before I was saluted with another peal of laughter, accompanied by the epithets—'greenhorn,' 'young 'un,' 'bumpkin,' &c. &c. The Kentuckian in New-York, Volume I (of 2) or, The Adventures of Three Southerns 2011-07-06T02:00:46.297Z "Ah, may she be killed, the horrid greenhorn!" he would gasp to himself in a paroxysm of despair. Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z Well, left to yourselves here, the same tenure is a good deal more uncertain than it would be under the other contingency—you two poor greenhorns.” Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Elmer, however, had no intention of allowing those two greenhorns free swing for a whole day. Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z But the “white brother,” though obviously a greenhorn, was not quite so soft as that. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z They did not know who the strange Baas was, but he was evidently no greenhorn. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z "That you are a lump of horse and a greenhorn and nothing else!" Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z “I’m about to teach this fellow a lesson, which he needs, as he is evidently under the impression that we are greenhorns.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The tracks left by the three surveyors could hardly have been overlooked, even by the veriest greenhorn at trailing, for they had none of them made the least attempt to hide their footprints. Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z Thank you for nothing, most sage conjuror," replied the gay Major; "age has not thinned my flowing hair; but I'm not such a greenhorn neither as to walk blindfold. The Widow Barnaby Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:14.900Z They may not be good for much at spoor, and there are a few greenhorns among them, as you say. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Even the burnished cup of the electric bell knob looked contemptuously and seemed to call her "Greenhorn! greenhorn!" Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z These wildcat mining properties are just the kind that greenhorn Easterners get roped into. Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch Schoolgirls Among Cowboys 2011-06-14T02:00:23.130Z Of course that excited the curiosity of the two greenhorns, and seeing the look of bewilderment which they exchanged, Elmer took occasion to explain just a little. Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z “Now, then, Gib Duske,” he said sternly, “what were you up to with that greenhorn?” Airship Andy or The Luck of a Brave Boy 2011-06-13T02:00:31.130Z How could a young woman of such fine magnetic presence, and endowed with such genuine, instinctive purity of taste in everything else, bear the presence of a rough greenhorn like that? Hoosier Mosaics 2011-05-20T02:00:35.173Z Of course I'm a greenhorn and all that, and I suppose they haven't much respect for me as a cowboy, but it's such a peculiar thing—no one will speak to me directly. Bat Wing Bowles 2011-05-20T02:00:33.310Z Schneider, 23, is a greenhorn who can almost count his total number of 50-meter long course races on both hands and toes. Swim-Off for Roster Spot Takes Toll on Teammates 2011-05-11T16:36:19Z Having been blocked once before because of a trace of a greenhorn accent, she refused to be stopped a second time. At 100, Still a Teacher, and a Jokester 2011-05-11T14:50:02Z "Yes, I, greenhorn as you think me," replied Benedict. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z He was a greenhorn—one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the “giro.” The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z He stood there, a greenhorn who had never handled a weapon in his life until the last year, giving battle to a gun fighter whose name was a synonym! I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z On the other hand, my next neighbor at the north is nearly bankrupt, because he’s a greenhorn from the east. Aunt Jane?s Nieces on the Ranch 2011-04-14T02:00:48.280Z I used to be a greenhorn, and do things just in the old rough and ready camp way; but now I’ve studied the scientific methods of a chef. The Outdoor Chums on a Houseboat 2011-04-13T02:00:14.140Z We could occasionally rope in a greenhorn and get him to work for a few days at $15 a day. All about the Klondyke gold mines 2011-04-13T02:00:12.887Z The greenhorn student allegedly called Robinson, whom he’d worked with at a Manhattan real estate company in 1991, to suggest that he track down a trader to buy and sell merger targets. Hot Tips for a Winning Inside-Trading Career: Susan Antilla 2011-04-12T23:05:02Z The greenhorn, the boy who cowered at the thought of a man's dissipation, had disappeared, and in his stead stood a quivering young animal, poising for a pounce. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z "There's very little of the greenhorn look about you," said Jack, "but try if you wish, although I do not know how you will work it." The Second String 2011-04-08T02:00:07.383Z This is the agony of Carroll, still so tender with greenhorn promise. England's Andy Carroll is not the first with a thirst for success 2011-04-01T23:06:09Z The greenhorn gets an honest game and every man's hand is above-board. All about the Klondyke gold mines 2011-04-13T02:00:12.887Z “I never saw a girl handle tools as naturally and deftly as you do—for a greenhorn, too!” The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z We know he's pretty much man—'cause he's done real things since comin' in here a rank greenhorn. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z I should say not," remarked the first mate of the Fancy, "though most greenhorns do. Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast 2011-03-24T02:00:12.337Z “Greenhorns!” he exclaimed; “darnationed greenhorns! let ’em go on at it. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z Pate and Wiggins were now informed that they had been made the victims of a singular custom, which was peculiar to that locality, and was termed, "running a greenhorn." The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z But it is nevertheless Gospel truth that I was such a greenhorn as to be almost as sorry for you as I was for myself. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z Hearing a greenhorn's disappointment in the Blue Lion, the Guardian's then treasured pocket cartoonist Horner commiserated and said I was welcome to his original of that day's front-page drawing. The night I saw Muhammad Ali fight Joe Frazier ? in Kensington 2011-03-09T00:07:01Z But of course I know I'm a greenhorn yet, even though I am beginning to ripen in spots. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z Among them was an ox-driver named Joe Bowers, who soon made a reputation in the company as a humorist, as an “original,” as a “greenhorn,” and as a “good fellow” generally. The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers 2011-01-14T03:00:47.427Z I find them as pacific as sheep, as stupid as greenhorns, and only fit to be grocers. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z The evidence from Trent Bridge and Headingley is that England's bowling attack is more potent than Australia's when bowling at Pakistan's greenhorn batsmen. Steven Finn's successful reappearance for England defies an old truism 2010-07-30T21:01:00Z It was anticipated that the Australians would make life very tricky for a greenhorn line-up. Pakistan close in on victory over Australia 2010-07-23T20:23:00Z That was the price of being a "greenhorn". Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z As the busy autumn days came upon us, Twin Fires took on a new aspect, and one to us greenhorns indescribably thrilling. The Idyl of Twin Fires I was somewhat of a greenhorn myself and suffered thereby by catching the deer-sickness. Canadian Wilds Tells About the Hudson's Bay Company, Northern Indians and Their Modes of Hunting, Trapping, Etc. An old trapper who has a couple of traps and lots of experience will catch more fur than the greenhorn with a complete outfit. Deadfalls and Snares A Book of Instruction for Trappers About These and Other Home-Made Traps That was the night the West End knew that a greenhorn had cast his chrysalis and stood out a man. The Nerve of Foley And Other Railroad Stories When I spoke a little while ago of railways and governments being fair prey, I should have added greenhorns. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z I should be as great a greenhorn as you, if I hadn't been obliged to look everywhere for work. Yiddish Tales When we got into the city, Matt and the greenhorn went ashore. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document "Why, you see, Barnum has offered twenty-five cents for a country greenhorn, and I guess you'll do," said the boy, with his tongue in his cheek. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck Nobody loves me, and the mosquitoes has mistook me for a greenhorn. A Man in the Open They did not want to grow up perfect greenhorns, yet how they hated the idea of introducing a stranger into their home at Rainbow Ranch. The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge The Ranch Girls Series But I knew how it would be if the captain took a greenhorn aboard! The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils This was also the case with a half-breed American Indian from Massachusetts, and a greenhorn from England, and a very troublesome quartette we proved to be. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document "I am more of a greenhorn than I thought," Ben said to himself. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck Resting a shooting-piece against a fence or wall in an upright position shows the greenhorn or the careless and therefore poor sportsman. Harper's Round Table, June 18, 1895 To over awe the greenhorn in the bunkshanty, or the paper-collar stiffs and home guards in the saloons, a group of lumberjacks would remember meeting each other in the camps of Paul Bunyan. The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan As Told in the Camps of the White Pine Lumbermen for Generations During Which Time the Loggers Have Pioneered the Way Through the North Woods from Maine to California; Collected from Various Sources and Embellished for Publication I'm not going to work with a greenhorn, who don't know enough to check up a simple list. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils The greenhorn was the only one of the party to get away. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document A greenhorn owns the truck which it even got a chattel mortgage on it. The Competitive Nephew Was he not a newly imported Briton—and to that extent a greenhorn? Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt “To be sure he’s not,” said Mr. Phelps, reaching over to slap him on the back in all the jovial heartiness with which a greenhorn is supposed to be encouraged. Young Wallingford It was there the greenhorn from the country took his first steps in the road to ruin. Christopher Crayon's Recollections The Life and Times of the late James Ewing Ritchie as told by himself If this wealthy young greenhorn doesn't drop a few hundreds in New York, and if I don't get my share, I'm very much mistaken. Dick Hamilton's Fortune The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son For a greenhorn like him," said Sam, "he certainly done well. The Competitive Nephew We're no city greenhorns, either, but scouts who have had a whole lot of experience in hard places. The Boy Scouts in the Rockies or the Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine The members of the Silver Fox Patrol were no longer greenhorns, though one or two of them gave evidence that they had not yet graduated from the tenderfoot class. The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge Marooned Among the Moonshiners “Why, you’ll queer the whole team by sticking in a greenhorn only three days before the game.” Under Boy Scout Colors Rarely were they carried as complements to a full crew; for the most part they were workmen in a scant manning—'greenhorns'—drudges to the whim of any grown man. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war "You are giving that greenhorn three hundred dollars yet to marry such a beautiful girl like my Bessie!" The Competitive Nephew I was ready to back you up; but then what could you expect from a greenhorn? The Boy Scouts in the Rockies or the Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine You know that a town greenhorn is the greenest greenhorn in the world, because he can't be showed anything. A Guest at the Ludlow and Other Stories "But of course you did not know anything about it, and I don't think hard of it if you took me for a greenhorn." Marcy The Refugee Humbled greenhorns who had neglected the "water scrape" at the Arkansas were silently digging holes along the river bed and filling every vessel they could spare. Bring Me His Ears "Do you mean to told me that a greenhorn like him you would give three hundred dollars," he asked, "and me you wouldn't give nothing?" The Competitive Nephew What sort of chance would we have, a lot of greenhorns who never yet saw a silver mine; against an old-timer like him? The Boy Scouts in the Rockies or the Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine He offered seventy dollars, and I asked for five hundred, and after a while he gave me three-fifty, and I felt I'd done pretty well—for a greenhorn. Exile from Space With people so nice and so touchy, it was scarce to be supposed that our company of greenhorns should not blunder into offences. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) Another greenhorn, to get better aim, dismounted and knelt on the earth. Bring Me His Ears What do you take the boy for—a greenhorn? The Competitive Nephew He was only a second voyager, a dog-watch at sea—almost a 'greenhorn.' The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea Your children would look down on you as a greenhorn, and laugh at your slips. The Crow's Nest I returned, and saw the winners dividing the spoil, and the poor shorn "greenhorn," leaning over the back of their chairs, staring intently at the money. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 Then it must be Step Hen or Davy Jones who made all the noise, because they were greenhorns, and did not know how to walk noiselessly. The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods The New Test for the Silver Fox Patrol But there is one appendage in particular which is quite apt to possess the mind of the greenhorn. Our campaign around Gettysburg Being a memorial of what was endured, suffered and accomplished by the Twenty-third regiment (N. Y. S. N. G.) and other regiments associated with them, in their Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign, during the second rebel invasion of the loyal states in June-July, 1863 There was a greenhorn, much younger than he, but just as brave: Acting-Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale of the navy, aged twenty-four and commissioned midshipman only sixteen months ago. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters Not a bad-looking chap by any means, but oh, such a particularly verdant sort of greenhorn. The Recipe for Diamonds There were a group of country people in; they are called red blankets, not greenhorns, because they wear in winter a red bed blanket gathered with a string, instead of an overcoat. Letters from China and Japan Lot’s mother would not let him carry a gun, but he had come to look on and see the “greenhorns” take their first lesson in the manual of arms. With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga These, especially the former, are looked upon by the genuine soldier as effeminate; while the greenhorn bitterly complains of them as a very satire on helps to sleep. Our campaign around Gettysburg Being a memorial of what was endured, suffered and accomplished by the Twenty-third regiment (N. Y. S. N. G.) and other regiments associated with them, in their Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign, during the second rebel invasion of the loyal states in June-July, 1863 He was from Pennsylvania, but was no greenhorn on the beaver trail, or else they would not have called him "old." Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters No greenhorn in matters of the heart, I was besides aware that I had now a resident ambassador at the court of my lady. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) We began to feel quite like old-timers, and looked with infinite scorn on these greenhorns. Gold "Must be a greenhorn at the wheel, or else the fellow's had more drink than he had ought to tackle," declared Nick. Motor Boat Boys Down the Coast or Through Storm and Stress to Florida Fandor, furious at being tricked like the simplest of greenhorns, determined to seize the occasion to give the alarm. The Exploits of Juve Being the Second of the Series of the "Fantômas" Detective Tales T. came under the old man's idea of "a Jamaica rat," or because he looked upon inland sailors as greenhorns, deponent saith not. The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes He was oddly generous now and then, and often returned to a greenhorn money enough to get home on. Money Magic A Novel It was an expectant little group that stood by to witness this greenhorn's rise and fall. The Duke Of Chimney Butte He’s usin’ his girls for bait to draw greenhorns and work their fool heads off on promises. The Flockmaster of Poison Creek He thought I was a greenhorn,” said the scout. The Mountain Divide Not a greenhorn or a tenderfoot among 'em. Two Arrows A Story of Red and White Sed they used a deal o’ water, an’ mostly got ducking greenhorns in it. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana One greenhorn, who had discovered his foul play, asked an old hand what he should do. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges The "reveille" had no terrors for us greenhorns then. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 Rather have a greenhorn on the Pioneer than some government agent, who'd be butting in and trying to run everything. Astounding Stories of Super-Science July 1930 Only a greenhorn is careless of the comfort and welfare of his horse. Two Arrows A Story of Red and White But if you think to picture me to the public as a greenhorn that can be drugged first and robbed afterwards, you must think me a bigger fool’n I look.” The Tale of Timber Town How jolly green you are, to be sure; why, you're a regular greenhorn, and I'm going to call you by that name hereafter. My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson Being the Auto-Biography of an Author. Written by Himself. He evidently saw that he had a greenhorn on hand, for the first question he fired at me was, "How many times have you served as picket officer of the day?" War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 One thing was plain—I was as clean sold as any greenhorn at any country fair. The Man Who Drove the Car I have made one voyage already, and all the rest of you are greenhorns.” By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson A person could tell in the dark it was the work of a greenhorn. The Ranch at the Wolverine This arrangement was speedily completed, and I found myself suddenly transformed into a rustic looking individual, who, in appearance, certainly deserved the title of a perfect "greenhorn." My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson Being the Auto-Biography of an Author. Written by Himself. His chief argument was that our men were greenhorns and knew nothing about marauding; that some of the "vets" had doubtless made away with his pig and had laid it on our men. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 They surrounded the men of the escort, and plied them with many curious questions, which were good-naturedly answered with as much, or as little exaggeration as good soldiers usually indulge in when confronted with greenhorns. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier "And for country greenhorns, they did pretty well with the cannon the other day." Ben Comee A Tale of Rogers's Rangers, 1758-59 It isn’t brag, though, for I believe the Major to be a splendid officer, and if we have much to do he’ll begin showing us greenhorns what a soldier ought to be. Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills In the rough field of experience the tenderfoots and greenhorns of the Silver Fox Patrol are fast learning to take care of themselves when abroad. The Boy Chums in the Forest or Hunting for Plume Birds in the Florida Everglades Some of those greenhorns had gathered a number of those unexploded shells, set them up on end for a fireplace, and were quietly boiling their coffee over them when they, of course, exploded. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 Papa has a son-in-law, A greenhorn, as they say, who occupies A stately house on the Fifth Avenue, And, in his hall, Papa will hang his hat.' The Woman Who Dared He could handle himself pretty well aboard ship, but down on Earth he was a rank greenhorn and he'd have to step carefully. Starman's Quest A shoddy plaster, applied to me—to me, Frank Beeson, a gentleman, whether to be viewed as a plucked greenhorn or not. Desert Dust The first thing you got to look out for with a greenhorn, Philip," he said, "is that you learn 'em good the English language. Elkan Lubliner, American "Well," said Roquefinette, "I see so many greenhorns at the heads of regiments, that I also have thought of being a colonel." The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental I suppose the old gent and all the rest of them think, that I don't know any more and must be looked after just like one of these little greenhorns round here. When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine There was a burst of applause, and people went forward to congratulate the greenhorn who had really made good. The Brown Mouse I’m not a bit scary, but I never stayed in camp yet with all greenhorns but me. The Associate Hermits Lots of times I am asking him questions about the folks in the old country and always he tells me: 'With greenhorns like them I don't bother myself at all.' Elkan Lubliner, American The action showed, by one thing at least, they were not the greenhorns he expected to receive. The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War They were evidently greenhorns," wrote Porter, exulting over his narrow escape, "and failed to understand that we were iron-clad, and did not mind bursting-shell. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 There were a few other greenhorns, like himself, looking the building over with the same minute scrutiny. A Spoil of Office A Story of the Modern West "What a greenhorn I was when I first came to the city!" he reflected. The Young Outlaw or, Adrift in the Streets We were off without much delay, a train-load wholly of men, and all greenhorns. At Plattsburg When a new man comes in, if he ain’t a pretty big fellow that knows how to engineer things and say things to make them listen to him, he’s only another greenhorn. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim It was different where we were raised, but the boys have got no advantages here, an’ if you don’t take care, they’ll grow up to be greenhorns.” A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays By the time the snow and cold weather put a stop to the shooting, each child would have been mortified and ashamed beyond words to have been caught doing anything "like a greenhorn." The Adventures of Bobby Orde "I must be up, and out of this," he thought, "before the young greenhorn wakes up." The Young Outlaw or, Adrift in the Streets There was a wonderful confusion this morning, with all of us greenhorns trying to learn this new work. At Plattsburg As for myself, I profess to be little more than a greenhorn above the snow-line. A Tramp's Notebook He thought that his haste in leaving the room and his evident confusion were only the evidence of a greenhorn's embarrassment under raillery. The Uncalled A Novel It's not only dangerous to do these things," said Mr. Kincaid, "but it's a sure sign of a greenhorn. The Adventures of Bobby Orde Nelsen guessed at some of the significance of the looks they all received: Another batch of greenhorns—to conquer and develop and populate the extra-terrestrial regions. The Planet Strappers The greenhorn naturally supposes that all he has to do with the gun is, like Stephen in the classic rhyme, to “p’int de gun, pull on de trigger.” At Plattsburg It was my first real experience of the outside world, and the hundred and two days the Hydrabad took from Liverpool to Melbourne made a very valuable piece of schooling for a greenhorn. A Tramp's Notebook It could mean she was some sort of greenhorn. The Night of the Long Knives "The way these greenhorns try to learn their drill." Tommy "I'll learn you to leave junk in my way, you greenhorn squirt!" The Planet Strappers But it shows that I am still a greenhorn if I will put away my gun with anything in it, even though I had supposed it to contain but an empty shell. At Plattsburg Look you, Tretheway," he said, "if I hadn't known you were a greenhorn to this kind of thing before I should know it now. Roger Trewinion Was she trying to convince me that she was a greenhorn? The Night of the Long Knives But at two and a bisque I'd ha' run the risk; for I was a greenhorn then. From a Cornish Window A New Edition In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this. Labrador Days Tales of the Sea Toilers And then Fogg put up some kind of a job on a greenhorn captain—worked a flip trick on the fellow and made him shove the Montana onto the sands. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 You did not take me for such a greenhorn! Fairy Fingers A Novel And there are very few men willing to pay a living salary to a greenhorn just for learning a business. The House of Toys What sort of a greenhorn do you take me for? The Camp in the Snow, or, Besieged by Danger Glaring at Julie, who was still laughing, the patriot added: "You there, greenhorn, have a care I don't land you a kick in the backside to learn you to respect good patriots." The Gods are Athirst I might have knowed it was some greenhorn, when I heard you coming two points off your course. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 Yet sometimes this or that deceit Encountered punishment complete, And sometimes into snares as well Himself just like a greenhorn fell. Eugene Oneguine [Onegin] A Romance of Russian Life in Verse A greenhorn would spoil the game, they said. The Hoosier School-boy If you want to join my crew—you’re a husky looking youngster—I’ll fit you out and lot you a greenhorn’s share. Swept Out to Sea Clint Webb Among the Whalers He would have been paid more only the farmer said he was a greenhorn and couldn't speak English. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen “I for one am not going to stop here and be bullied by an ignorant greenhorn!” cried one. In the Wilds of Africa They saw that he was no “greenhorn” either in woodcraft or prairie knowledge, and that was a sufficient claim to their consideration. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire “Well, greenhorn from the Wildcat, where’s the black sheep you stole that suit of clothes from?” The Hoosier School-boy We watched the struggle of the leviathan with pop-eyed expectation—especially the young second mate and myself, for we were the only real greenhorns aboard the Scarboro. Swept Out to Sea Clint Webb Among the Whalers A year in "The States" had transformed the young man from a greenhorn into a gentleman. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen Spangled rifles, they say, are like spangled razors, made for selling to greenhorns. The Scalp Hunters There is no character less esteemed by the regular “mountain-man” than a “greenhorn,”—that is, one who is new to the ways of their wilderness life. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire “It isn’t interesting to play with greenhorns,” said Will. The Hoosier School-boy “I ain’t got my money’s worth out o’ that greenhorn yet,” declared the skipper. Swept Out to Sea Clint Webb Among the Whalers We don't have a yacht on the lake because we prefer small boats, and we go out as guides to have fun with the greenhorns. The Cursed Patois From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899 Why, I’m a-going to show ye a shot we sometimes practise at Bent’s Fort, jest to tickle the greenhorns. The Scalp Hunters They are more cautious when following a caravan of California emigrants, where there are plenty of “greenhorns” and amateur-hunters ready to fire at anything. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire But the pass in December was not a job for any ordinary mountain man—let alone a bunch of greenhorns. Laramie Holds the Range Some one of all these feats must needs have been performed, ere the “greenhorn” can matriculate and take rank as a “mountain man.” The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse However well acquainted with the craft of the forest, up in everything pertaining to timber, upon the treeless plains of Texas, an old prairie man would sneeringly pronounce him a “greenhorn.” The Death Shot A Story Retold “Sodger guns” were sent to perdition; and as the old trapper was angry about the wound which his mare had received, “crook-eyed greenhorns” came in for a share of his anathemas. The Scalp Hunters "I say, you needn't rub it in that Tom and I are greenhorns," he said, grinning. Miss Pat at School Landy was not only a tenderfoot scout, but he had in a number of ways proven his right to the title of greenhorn. Pathfinder or, The Missing Tenderfoot We were all greenhorns with the lassoes and lariats which we improvised. A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell People would wonder where that old greenhorn came from. The Wedding Ring A Series of Discourses for Husbands and Wives and Those Contemplating Matrimony "Why, how could the night wind make that sort of scratching sound?" asked Lub, doubtless wondering whether the other were simply guying him because of his being a greenhorn. Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys The Birch Bark Lodge As it happened, the greenhorn, though he was but eight-and-twenty, had travelled the world all over, and had found himself compelled to survey mankind from China to Peru. Young Mr. Barter's Repentance From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray They had noticed his behaviour the first time that he had gone aloft, and had agreed that the new middy was a good sort and no greenhorn. At Aboukir and Acre A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt Up stairs were private rooms, in which gentlemen met to have a quiet game of poker; while down stairs could be found the greenhorn, just "roped in," and being swindled, at three card monte. The Expressman and the Detective Oh, you're a greenhorn!" laughed the little man "Well, it won't hurt ye; only there's no boat back from the island, on Sunday, till after supper. Crowded Out o' Crofield or, The Boy who made his Way Then one by one the scouts crawled out from their blankets, all but two greenhorns. The Boy Scouts of Lenox He had been wise for others all his life, and in his own interests he had always acted like a greenhorn. Young Mr. Barter's Repentance From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray Having always been fond of outdoor sports in his Kentucky home, he was, at least, no greenhorn. The Saddle Boys in the Grand Canyon or The Hermit of the Cave Anyhow that means a sort of 'greenhorn' I suppose. The Boy from the Ranch Or Roy Bradner's City Experiences The clerks’ house was still as full, and as noisy, as when Polly told frightful stories to the greenhorns on the point of setting out for the wild countries of Mackenzie River and New Caledonia. Hudson Bay By now the greenhorns would be getting more accustomed to seeing the woods all around them, and probably sleep better than they did before. The Boy Scouts of Lenox But little fish are sweet, and he thought he had secured a greenhorn. Young Mr. Barter's Repentance From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray The old hands had kept the matter quiet from us greenhorns, so that, although we knew they were going to do some sort of mischief, we didn’t exactly understand what it was to be. Fighting the Whales “And did you not undeceive the greenhorn?” cried the accountant, with another shout of laughter. The Young Fur Traders I was forced to submit to this pride of conscious superiority of these urchins, who could only boast of a few month’s more practical experience than myself, and who, therefore, called me a greenhorn. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer When it was filled they meant to join the troop, and qualify for a better standing than greenhorns or tenderfeet. The Boy Scouts of Lenox At this the greenhorn takes out a pair o' gloves, shoves his fingers into 'em, and tails on to the rope behind. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 1, August 1850 of Literature, Science and Art. Phil repressed any emotion that would have overcome a greenhorn at the fine prospect for a shot. Chums in Dixie or The Strange Cruise of a Motorboat “Come now, David, you are passing your jokes off on a greenhorn,” I replied. Peter the Whaler I inquired what he meant, was first called a greenhorn for not knowing, and then had it explained to me. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer Larry was pulling bow-oar, and very well he pulled by this time, for though he was a perfect greenhorn when he came to sea, he had been accustomed to row on the Shannon. Paddy Finn They’ll perceive by my cutter that I’m not a greenhorn, and I can offer to show them what I know by explaining how I sail her.” Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures Larry was an utter greenhorn, and apt many times to display his gross ignorance concerning the habits of game; as well as the thousand and one things a woodsman is supposed to be acquainted with. Chums in Dixie or The Strange Cruise of a Motorboat To-morrow I’ll show you how to shoot the sun, as we tell greenhorns we are doing, when we take an observation with the quadrant. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea It may be supposed that they were trying to practise on the credulity of a greenhorn. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat “You are amongst gentlemen here, and we don’t allow new greenhorns or country bumpkins to come and insult us.” Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea He looked so very foolish that we began to look around, We thought he was a greenhorn that had just 'scaped from town. Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads Don't you know that yet? why you must be a greenhorn not to know that. Six Years in the Prisons of England “It’s only a stone wall painted, you greenhorn!” The Rifle Rangers They’ll have a camp; and these Mexican soldiers are such greenhorns, they’re sure to keep big fires burning, if it is only to give them light for their card-playing. The Lone Ranche The old hands had kept the matter quiet from us greenhorns, so that, although we knew they were going to do some sort of mischief, we didn't exactly understand what it was to be. Fighting the Whales The attitude of the slave plantation to each fresh arrival seems to have been much like that of the older immigrant towards the greenhorn. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 4, 1919 It means more particularly, swindling a greenhorn out of his cash by the mere gift of the gab. Six Years in the Prisons of England The greenhorn grew quite excited at the prospect of another tot of grog after his pipe. Young Tom Bowling The Boys of the British Navy “Why, Williams,” he said, “I wouldn’t ha’ believed you was such a greenhorn. The Missing Merchantman They found they had not got quite the greenhorn to deal with that they had first imagined. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron I am sorry to give you this trouble; but I am a greenhorn in New York, and have a difficult matter on my hands.' The Continental Monthly , Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Whole shooting-match keen for service—no slackers and no greenhorns in that crowd. Short Stories of Various Types He had been scared, going in; well, who hadn't been, except a few greenhorns brave with the valor of ignorance. Space Viking It requires a great deal of moral courage for him to bear in a manly way the ridicule, covert or open, of the companions who regard him as a "hay-seed" or a "greenhorn." How to Get on in the World A Ladder to Practical Success "Oh! perhaps a wolf has got poor Bumpus!" exclaimed Smithy, who had never had any real experience in the woods, and was therefore a genuine "greenhorn" scout. The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire or, Scouting with the Silver Fox Patrol Besides, if you are a greenhorn, you act as if you know what you are about.' The Continental Monthly , Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy We take such trips as this one every summer, sir, and we are not greenhorns in the forest. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great North Woods It must have been that greenhorn cabin boy I had. Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Christmas Tree Cove It was true enough, but then a boy who is a greenhorn doesn't enjoy being informed of it by a better-dressed stupid who tries to cut him out! Pocket Island A Story of Country Life in New England A greenhorn would have thought it madness to take an interest in such a person of all others; but women like you to enter their house as their husband's friend. The Young Duke "I always thought that Americanization was taking the greenhorns which comes to this country from Europe, and teaching them how to think and act like Americans." Potash and Perlmutter Settle Things It was early in March and the day was one of those days which a greenhorn from the East might have been pardoned for regarding as verging upon the chilly—not to say the raw. Roughing it De Luxe He had minded his business, paid his way, taken his turn in camp at greenhorn jobs, accounted for his presence on the ground of seeking health, and that was all. Joyce of the North Woods "Why, there are tracks going up slantingly, you see; and even if I am next door to a greenhorn I can tell that the marks look fresh," Bob declared, pointing. The Saddle Boys of the Rockies Lost on Thunder Mountain Meffett, began by teaching every candidate the rudiments of the game; veterans and greenhorns alike were put through the mill. Swimming Scientifically Taught A Practical Manual for Young and Old The boys thought him a greenhorn, and they were all showing him how to do things. Into the Jaws of Death Master Mace deigns not to mention keyed instruments, probably regarding keys as old sailors regard the lubber's hole,—fit only for greenhorns. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 117, July, 1867. But when Wilbur told of the professor and asked about other greenhorns that had come to the forest, the doctor turned and asked him if he knew anything of "the boy from Peanutville." The Boy With the U. S. Foresters Even Bob, greenhorn as he was, so far as Western ways were concerned, understood the need of care when approaching a camp that might be occupied by enemies. The Saddle Boys of the Rockies Lost on Thunder Mountain At the word greenhorn Abe Potash leaned forward and struck the table with his open hand. Abe and Mawruss Being Further Adventures of Potash and Perlmutter In the face of this charge Sheiner indignantly claimed that he had only been playing the ponies and having a run of greenhorn's luck. Never-Fail Blake If he meant by that that all women are sensitive, he was indeed an old greenhorn. A Mummer's Tale Yet none, save the veriest greenhorn, will engage him in any capacity. To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative I'd like to crow over Frank Haywood and that greenhorn chum of his mighty well; but I ain't going to run the chance of being carried down in a landslip just for that. The Saddle Boys of the Rockies Lost on Thunder Mountain "Why, the people I am coming to see they are greenhorns." Abe and Mawruss Being Further Adventures of Potash and Perlmutter So he got the would-be lumber-jacks—for they were greenhorns from the city—to point out for him their incoming trail, which he at once set out to back-track. The Drama of the Forests Romance and Adventure Nor are our patrons among the vicious and imaginative youth, or the class termed “greenhorns.” Manhood Perfectly Restored Prof. Jean Civiale's Soluble Urethral Crayons as a Quick, Painless, and Certain Cure for Impotence, Etc. One of their favorite tricks was to persuade some "greenhorn" to act as surety for a loan. Hebrew Life and Times Altogether—when a heavy hand was laid suddenly on my shoulder, and a gruff voice said, “Well, my young star-gazing greenhorn, and what do you want?” We and the World, Part II A Book for Boys A dirty schlemiel of a greenhorn like him should talk French! Abe and Mawruss Being Further Adventures of Potash and Perlmutter He might come upon plenty of tracks, but the moose would always escape, and prove the efforts of an experienced moose hunter of no more avail than those of a greenhorn. The Drama of the Forests Romance and Adventure It is an axiom that "only the most blatant tenderfoot, the most tumble-footed greenhorn, will monkey on the edge of a precipice." The Freebooters of the Wilderness I was about six hours on the job, when I accidently overheard the janitor say to his wife: "Shut your mouth, I have just got a sucker of a greenhorn to get them out." From the Bottom Up The Life Story of Alexander Irvine This is, they were greenhorns masquerading on the articles as able seamen. The Blood Ship Some one ask that old greenhorn if it's the same label that was in the fiddle. Abe and Mawruss Being Further Adventures of Potash and Perlmutter Quest muttered,—“done us like a couple of greenhorns!” The Black Box Bragg soon saw he had a greenhorn to deal with, and treated Puff accordingly. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour As it was, many of the extreme greenhorn type marched away garbed in most sketchy fashion. Private Peat That greenhorn got into fifty-seven varieties of trouble. The Killer "Actually the feller complains to me this morning he couldn't stand that little greenhorn we hired last week on account he smells so from garlic." Abe and Mawruss Being Further Adventures of Potash and Perlmutter The dryness of the story of a greenhorn’s sufferings who had purchased “a genuine Mexican plug,” is one of the funniest things in literature. Lost Leaders "I was too much of a greenhorn to give her much assistance." Jewel's Story Book If ever a bunch of greenhorns landed in France, frankly, we of the First Contingent were that same bunch. Private Peat He's too tough a bird for a greenhorn to tackle. Larry Dexter's Great Search or, The Hunt for the Missing Millionaire Mrs. Beecher Stowe was then writing "Uncle Tom's Cabin," at too great a distance to hear the challenge, but a greenhorn ventured to argue the point. The Book of the Bush Containing Many Truthful Sketches Of The Early Colonial Life Of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, And Others Who Left Their Native Land And Never Returned The fact is, whoever or whatever she might be, she evidently held Hiram in great contempt as a greenhorn. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 4, October, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy They set sail on the eighth of December, taunting those who remained, calling them greenhorns, and threatening condign punishment, if, on their triumphant return, they should be refused free entrance to the fort. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 70, August, 1863 A regular greenhorn I imagine; but if she is honest and willing, I can soon train her in my ways. Bessie's Fortune A Novel I do everything as a greenhorn, but I work hard and pay attention, so that there is no excuse to dismiss me. The Woman Who Toils Being the Experiences of Two Gentlewomen as Factory Girls No greenhorn," he observed, "ever begins to get along in the States until he has parted with his bottom dollar. The Book of the Bush Containing Many Truthful Sketches Of The Early Colonial Life Of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, And Others Who Left Their Native Land And Never Returned "Shall we send the horses out to tote it in?" he asked, after the usual fashion of greeting greenhorns when they come back from a hunt apparently unattended by success. The Outdoor Chums After Big Game Or, Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness If we had been greenhorns, we would have blindly followed the startled old man right through the stream of retreating burghers and exploding 15-pounders. On Commando Most of the girls had had shop experience, but greenhorns betrayed ignorance as they entered. Winnie Childs The Shop Girl "Well, Corker 'asn't got a thoroughbred greenhorn in Bourne, Mr. Acting." Acton's Feud A Public School Story While returning to Joliet on the canal boat my nearest friend, from whom I had borrowed the seven dollars, kindly gave me his views on the subject of "greenhorns." The Book of the Bush Containing Many Truthful Sketches Of The Early Colonial Life Of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, And Others Who Left Their Native Land And Never Returned He intimated to us that we were running too near the bar to allow a greenhorn to manage matters just there. Around The Tea-Table Let us assume that you are a greenhorn. Certain Success "I thank you for those kind words," grinned Mitchell; "also, for the friendly explanation with which you cover up some bad luck and more greenhorn's incompetence." Copper Streak Trail "Well of all the ridiculous—unmitigated greenhorns!" she began. The White Linen Nurse Well, I am curious to know what these greenhorns will have to say against the wine. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12 I heard the farmer, chopping near me, yell something about a fool and a greenhorn. Buffalo Roost A trained prospector for gold has more chances to strike it rich than a greenhorn because he knows the indications of valuable minerals, and is skilled in the use of that knowledge. Certain Success The greenhorns, supposing all is fair, put in their money soon enough to lose it. New Tabernacle Sermons He remarked that he had been a "hair-brained fool" and a "greenhorn" ever to leave the spotted track, but that he wasn't going to be "downed;" he would search until he found it. Camp and Trail A Story of the Maine Woods However, the curio-man seems to have speculated on the chance of meeting with a greenhorn, and he seems to have pulled it off. John Thorndyke's Cases related by Christopher Jervis and edited by R. Austin Freeman Gracious, girl, you're making it too thin; any greenhorn could sail right through that and all around it. Romance of California Life The laddies used to send greenhorns into the shop for a "penny peep o' Deacon M'Quhirr's idol!" Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 There's a lie on thy cheek in its roses, A lie echo'd back by thy glass, Thy necklace on greenhorns imposes, And the ring on thy finger is brass. Notes and Queries, Number 53, November 2, 1850 The guides, Joe and Eb, were not slow in telling him that he had behaved from start to finish like no "greenhorn," but a regular "old sport." Camp and Trail A Story of the Maine Woods With torches and trumpets, like a guest, the greenhorn is taken in by Life. The Bed-Book of Happiness They let me stake a claim, but nobody offers to lend me a pick or a shovel, an' nobody ever comes to the shanty to spend the evenin', 'less it's a greenhorn. Romance of California Life If he is unfortunate, he may be saved; but, curiously enough, it often happens that a greenhorn who does not know one greyhound from another blunders into a series of winning bets. The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour Sometimes it's as hard for a greenhorn to see as a deer. The Rules of the Game And he certainly was enough of a greenhorn not to know that every step he now took was carrying him away from the trail, and plunging him into a hopeless, pathless labyrinth of woods. Camp and Trail A Story of the Maine Woods Antonyms: sear, parched, seasoned, ripe, experienced, veteran. greenhorn, n. Putnam's Word Book The greenhorns arrive at Monte Carlo, and then settle on their quarters. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 14, 1891 "Then," says the villain to the greenhorn, "I will show you the lions and the elephants." The Abominations of Modern Society But now, as we are on the right footing, I can tell you that I wintered once in Arkansaw, and that's enough to let you know I'm no greenhorn, no how you can fix it. Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described It was evident they knew nothing of Jackwell and treated the going of the brig as a good joke on greenhorns. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" When I need a guardian I certainly shall not select a greenhorn. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 09 Friedrich Hebbel and Otto Ludwig Oh, sweet and swearing British greenhorn! now I know why the French so greatly love our countrymen. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 14, 1891 What the h—— brought you back again, you d——d young greenhorn? Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer Got set on a bit of a greenhorn chap, all soft as butter, and took it badly. The Song of the Blood-Red Flower The current on the west side of the dividing island looks innocent, and we understand how the greenhorn would choose this passage-way, to his destruction. The New North "It isn't so long since I was a greenhorn and allowed myself to be taken in by Hogan." Joe's Luck Always Wide Awake As for Monaco, dear, restful, old-fashioned, picturesque Monaco, whither the visitor climbs to escape from the glare and noise of Monte Carlo, the greenhorn dismisses it scornfully, as having "no interest." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 14, 1891 I was forced to submit to this pride of conscious superiority of these urchins who could only boast of a few months' more practical experience than myself, and who, therefore, called me a greenhorn. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer "I'm such a greenhorn about the Navy, sir, that I am afraid I don't follow you in the least, sir," Darrin replied quietly. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis "That's a hard one for a greenhorn to put over," added another. The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond You aren't all of you miners, so I will explain further that to drill into rock with a double-jack and steel drill is not sport for greenhorns exactly. Casey Ryan It is seven years now since we met, and when we parted I was as yet a mere greenhorn, and thou—thou wert already a staid and serious man. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 06 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes I inquired what that meant, was first called a greenhorn for not knowing, and then had it explained to me. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer The night after he came they put him on guard duty—a greenhorn, with no knowledge of any orders but gee and haw. D'Ri and I She will have taken us for a pair of absolute greenhorns. The Mystery of 31 New Inn If I did not I should make myself forever ridiculous to all men and to all women--who, according to my experience, were never in higher feather than when ridiculing some greenhorn of a boy. Vandemark's Folly A greenhorn, goin' out in them woods at night, in the dark, and a girl, at that? The Camp Fire Girls at Long Lake Bessie King in Summer Camp Who but a fool or a silly greenhorn lets slip the chances of enjoyment, and loses opportunities of experiences? Driftwood Spars The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life "These greenhorns are not nice to play with," he said. D'Ri and I When I was a greenhorn and young,And wanted to be and to do,I puzzled my brains about choosing my line,Till I found out the way that things go. The Saint's Tragedy It was plain that they had overheard her words, and were surprised at such sentiments from the lips of a greenhorn "packer." For Gold or Soul? The Story of a Great Department Store Old rowers looked the freshmen over with astonishment, for they gave the appearance of well-drilled amateurs, and not greenhorns. Frank Merriwell at Yale He hefted out both guns and trained 'em on the greenhorn. Trailin'! We took no notice of the joking, but acted, after the manner of greenhorns, as though the Coal Tar Maggie required our undivided attention. Tales of the Fish Patrol Never again will I trust mine eyes for knowledge of a greenhorn.' Lorna Doone; a Romance of Exmoor It spread equally among all classes of citizens— men of science, shopkeepers, merchants, porters, chair-men, as well as "greenhorns," were stirred in their innermost fibres. From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon Oswald can't stand Robert, he says he is a cad and a greenhorn. A Young Girl's Diary Lord Byron, with his soliloquising, high-souled thieves, has, in a slight degree, perverted the taste of the greenhorns and incipient rhymesters of his country. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 I am a greenhorn myself, and a fool in her hands—an old fool. Vanity Fair They mark the difference between the greenhorn and the old-timer; but, more important, they mark also the difference between the right and the wrong, the efficient and the inefficient ways of doing things. The Mountains This undoubtedly was the "silver with blue stones"; and Father Brown undoubtedly was the little greenhorn in the train. The Innocence of Father Brown Personally, I look upon him as a mere greenhorn, or, as would be said in Wagner's dramas, a "pure simpleton." George Sand, some aspects of her life and writings Here is none of your heavy-sides, a student who studies, a greenhorn pedant, strong on letters, theology, science, and sapience, one of those dull wits cut by the square; a pin by profession. Les Misérables I know so little about kisses," he said; "I am such a greenhorn at that sort of thing. The Damnation of Theron Ware There through the forest, the stag of ten trots, coquetting with greenhorns. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 58, August, 1862 Nay, my Lord, start not; I am not going to advise you to throw yourself into the arms of opposition; leave such advice for greenhorns. Vivian Grey "The bungler, the greenhorn!" he exclaimed out loud, as so often in such self-communings. Casanova's Homecoming We are not greenhorns any of us, and we know there is no saying how things are going to turn out. In the Heart of the Rockies Vilsing sprang back horrified when he heard how I, greenhorn though I was, regarded life and men and what I considered right. Recollections of My Childhood and Youth Jim Duff, however, from long experience in fleecing greenhorns, had acquired a manner and way, of speaking that stood him in good stead. The Young Engineers in Arizona Laying Tracks on the Man-killer Quicksand He was too cunning a master of the human mind, not to be aware of the quicksands upon which all greenhorns strike; he knew too well the danger of unnecessary intimacy. Vivian Grey My poor Molly fancied that he might be a—what shall I say?—a greenhorn perhaps is the term—like his younger brother. The Virginians Hang me, I hope the old man hasn't been shipping any more greenhorns like you—he'll make a shipwreck of it if he has. Redburn. His First Voyage How else is one to account for his imagining for a moment that clodhopper, clutch, copious, cosy, cross-grained, greenhorn, and rigmarole are obsolete in England? America To-day, Observations and Reflections You may suppose what a greenhorn I was, and how little I knew of the world I was launching into. The Crayon Papers It is only your greenhorns who endeavour to make their way by fawning and cringing to every member of the establishment. Vivian Grey It seems that the agreeable companions with whom our greenhorn had struck up such a sudden intimacy were Scotchmen in the French service, who had been in Scotland enlisting recruits for the French army. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography Seems to need a lot of fancy lying when a greenhorn like me starts late and is obliged to do things in a hurry. All-Wool Morrison One woman, in particular, Used all her London tricks To coney-catch the country greenhorn. The Poet's Poet : essays on the character and mission of the poet as interpreted in English verse of the last one hundred and fifty years I wonder where there is such a thing as a greenhorn. Coningsby It was all pretty new for him, though Max thought the other did very well for a greenhorn. The Strange Cabin on Catamount Island Is he such a greenhorn and can't see how 'tis with you now? Growth of the Soil They'll go for that air camp to the southward, expectin' to find some greenhorns; and I only hope they may find 'em. The Young Trail Hunters Or, the Wild Riders of the Plains. The Veritable Adventures of Hal Hyde and Ned Brown, on Their Journey Across the Great Plains of the South-West Either that, or else I am most extraordinarily thick-headed, for I own that I am still as complete a greenhorn now as I was at the beginning. Paths of Glory Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front An elaboration of the old English game of Brag, which, like Blind Hookey and Baccarat, is purely one of chance, generally played by two or three sharpers opposed to three or four greenhorns. Enquire Within Upon Everything The Great Victorian Domestic Standby I say, you Emperor—you greenhorn in the green coat, there—look you, you can't raise a pair of whiskers yet; and see what a pair of homeward-bounders I have on my jowls! White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War Generally there are one or two of those rascals on this train, but they know me; I don't get a chance at them any more, so I sometimes amuse myself by astonishing greenhorns. A Desperate Chance The Wizard Tramp's Revelation, a Thrilling Narrative And say, that must mean one of the robbers was something of a birdman himself; because no greenhorn would ever think of making his getaway in an aeroplane. The Aeroplane Boys Flight A Hydroplane Roundup "This lieutenant thought he was going to have some sport with a greenhorn." Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established A greenhorn might have lost the track many times, and made a none. At Whispering Pine Lodge "Why, Purser's Steward," cried a waister, "you ought to have new sleeves, a new lining, and a new body on it, afore you try to shove it off on a greenhorn." White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War He knew the man took him for a greenhorn, but then the man himself was a Jerseyman. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 18, July 30, 1870 Casper Blue might be a daring air pilot, but with his companion a perfect greenhorn in all that pertained to the art, he would be more or less handicapped. The Aeroplane Boys Flight A Hydroplane Roundup Master Philosopher, I am not to be taken as a greenhorn. The Queen Pedauque A fool of a greenhorn was a-managin' of the thing, an' this is the result. The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes Or, the secret of the island cave "Yes," cried Jonathan; "that greenhorn, standing there by the Commodore, is sailing under false colours; he's an impostor, I say; he wears my crown." White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War It is no shame to be a greenhorn to a Jerseyman. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 18, July 30, 1870 Oh! now I see what you mean, Frank; the poor old greenhorn's got cold feet, and is making Casper slow down. The Aeroplane Boys Flight A Hydroplane Roundup The scheme was to induce greenhorns to invest in or loan money on mining stock of some companies that had no existence except on paper. The Boys of Bellwood School "Girls," suddenly asked Bess, "who ever started that lumberman's slang of 'sawney' for 'greenhorn' up in this hall of acquired good English?" Nan Sherwood at Rose Ranch Somehow the un-uniformed greenhorns managed to turn into column of fours, though some of the bewildered boys forgot to which four they belonged and there was some confusion. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point No greenhorn In his business is this devil. The Wonder-Working Magician That greenhorn is looking this way, Frank, and as sure as goodness he's pointing at us right now. The Aeroplane Boys Flight A Hydroplane Roundup "And did you not undeceive the greenhorn?" cried the accountant, with another shout of laughter. The Young Fur Traders That run of mine today was as punk a thing as any greenhorn could have attempted. Jack Winters' Gridiron Chums And yet, when I come upon them, it is to find them helping the poor young greenhorns through the mazes of math. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point "You were not expecting to see this mountain greenhorn down here, were you?" she laughed. The Desired Woman If this greenhorn girl has any designs of her own she has not told them yet to Justine. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story To overawe the greenhorn in the bunkshanty, or the paper-collar stiffs and home guards in the saloons, a group of lumberjacks would remember meeting each other in the camps of Paul Bunyan. The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan Can you live with the wise and remain a greenhorn? Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch Now he knew that the Overland Riders were not rank greenhorns, as he expressed it to himself. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Great American Desert "And a city greenhorn of a man at the head of you all," I concluded. Driven Back to Eden And while Bob Henderson plugged away to the east, and the heroes plugged away to the west, the greenhorns and rounders went up and staked Bonanza. Revolution, and Other Essays His postcard proved a centre of attraction for Messrs the greenhorns for several minutes if not more. Ulysses For the first time he could not fill a dray, but had to share one with a greenhorn, who, if you please, was setting up at his very door. Australia Felix They set sail on the eighth of December, taunting those who remained, calling them greenhorns, and threatening condign punishment if, on their triumphant return, they should be refused free entrance to the fort. Pioneers of France in the New World The world—well, say New York and as far as summer boarders can swim out from Long Island—is full of greenhorns. The Trimmed Lamp, and other Stories of the Four Million I don't say," he used to continue, with the scissors open and ready to cut, "that some of the greenhorns won't get bit. Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town You greenhorns, he is more likely to send you all to penal servitude if you are fools enough to give him the chance. Captain Brassbound's Conversion The roads is about all made, and road-making is what a greenhorn tackles first. The Blazed Trail Well, there was a country greenhorn got hold of it the other day, and he turned the crank the wrong way; and, I tell you, the way the bones flew down his throat was awful. The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters There are certain formulae in these quiet retreats, which naturally impose upon greenhorns such as Alfred certainly was, and some visiting justices and lunacy commissioners would seem to be. Hard Cash But then anything was to be expected of a country where the poorest devil wore a hat and a starched collar I walked on The exclamation "A green one" or "A greenhorn" continued. The Rise of David Levinsky Miners lay in wait for Billy with a "greenhorn," or new-comer, whom they would put up to challenge the animal by some indiscreet gesture. Mr. Jack Hamlin's Mediation As they took it, they were about, good-naturedly, to help along a worthy greenhorn. The Blazed Trail I had made up my mind that I should lose, but I must do so like a man, and, above all, without giving the least suspicion that I was a greenhorn. Under the Redwoods Had those wretched greenhorns never seen a real man before? Tales of Trail and Town "He is a greenhorn no longer, as true as I am alive." The Rise of David Levinsky I got to thinking about it afterwards, and realized that he was a little too inquisitive for a greenhorn. The Circus Boys in Dixie Land : or, Winning the Plaudits of the Sunny South Over-praise for an occasional scrimmage with road agents, and flattery from Eastern greenhorns, have given them the big head. The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales It was not much; "the country was getting played out with fresh arrivals and greenhorns." A Waif of the Plains Instead of having picked up a greenhorn, ignorant of rates, he had come upon an inheritance. Strictly business: more stories of the four million Would you want American-born young people to be a lot of greenhorns? The Rise of David Levinsky |
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