late train n.— «In order to communicate, it helps to be on the right side, said Bob Cozean, a Houston-based real estate developer who, with partner Pat Gilbert, has contributed $15,000 to White’s re-election campaign. “As opposed to...
dolphin n.— «A huge floating crane was parked next to the Mukilteo ferry terminal Friday to repair damage done to the dolphins there. Dolphin is the term used to describe the large bumpers, sitting slightly out in the bay, which are used...
live-aboard n.— «Seven years later, Diane and Gary O’Rourke have joined the ranks of sea lovers who call themselves “live aboards.” The couple, who own a boat maintenance company, Dockside Maid Service, keep their motor yacht...
hobo pack n.— «We skin our trout, place it on tin foil, squeeze lemon juice over it and a pat of butter. Wrap the fish into a bundle (Boy Scouts call this a hobo pack) and place it in the camp fire coals for about 15 to 20 minutes. Butter...
blue canary n.— «Col. Rich Greenwood, UHP deputy director, said the troopers who arrive at an accident first are usually the ones in the most danger. He said the program will prevent those first-responding officers from becoming victims...
super senior n.— «His friend, David Alvarez, is a fifth-year senior—a “super senior,” he says—at Montclair.» —“Today’s College Students Taking Longer To Graduate” by Pat Alex Record (New...