Rakes

Before you could say King Kamehameha, the men returned disguised as two rakes from the Russian colony on Lahaina. ❋ George Heymont (2010)

In contrast, the long history of the use of rakes is yet to be investigated, but the word is likely an old innovation. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Gentlemen wanted to become known as rakes because it gives them a slightly dangerous air, a bit of a reputation that makes all the ladies curious and even sends some swooning. ❋ Unknown (2008)

When Mallow was the farthest south-western outpost of civilization it is possible that the "rakes" who converged upon that pretty spot from the surrounding country ❋ Bernard H. Becker (N/A)

If he 'rakes' or runs with his nose near the ground, he should be admonished to 'hold up', and, if he still persists, the 'muzzle-peg' may be resorted to. ❋ William Youatt (1811)

For one thing, notice that in the more recent picture, the layout "rakes" the perspective of the floor line a bit, creating a diagonal that forces the composition elements into something of a diamond. ❋ Amid (2010)

We will help you sort your 'rakes' and decide on the numbers that might be best to play. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Cezanne Bike and Multi-Use Utility Storage Rack - Versatile enough for bikes and sports gear or yard equipment and gardening tools, such as rakes, shovels, leaf blowers, trimmers, and small items as well. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Volunteers are needed to provide labor and help with donations of cash and hand tools such as rakes, shovels, garden gloves and clippers, said parent Ramona Day.

Chiles and Hansen looked nothing of the sort and both they and the programme's production staff have since claimed that they thought Pardew said "rakes". ❋ Unknown (2009)

Send Elsa your dreams or unusual experiences let's read the 'rakes'. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The money, if released soon, will help in procuring six pending trains (or 'rakes') from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Even clean garbage cans can corral sporting goods or long-handled tools such as rakes and brooms, and shoe boxes or checkbook boxes can hold small items.

The person said that the selected contractor would have to procure the fuel and also coordinate with the railways for availability of rakes, among other works. ❋ Saurabh Chaturvedi (2011)

For instance, there was a gardening group for patients, but health and safety officials at the hospital vetoed any digging because, so we were told, they feared that tools such as rakes and shovels might be dangerous in the hands of sectioned patients. ❋ Patrick Cockburn (2011)

Digital tools are not like rakes, steam engines, or even automobiles that we can drive with little understanding of how they work. ❋ Douglas Rushkoff (2010)

And get this: Ameren is already sending its boys over to Illinois to soak the state's taxpayers for a probable hike in utility rakes to cover any costs not bankrolled by the federal "clean coal" welfare program. ❋ Jeff Biggers (2010)