ually because it is big or heavy. A "dump" is where trash is placed after it is collected from different houses and businesses. Don’t knock it! An interesting little expression which means "Don’t criticize it" ("To knock" something is to literally hit or strike it). His buddy has the other end of the rope and he’s lowering him into the pit. A "buddy" is a colloquial word for a friend. "To lower" something is to let it gently drop downward. A "pit" is a hole in the ground. What for? :: They were scavenging for tin cans. "What for?" is another way of asking "Why?" "To scavenge" is to look for things that have been thrown away, often in piles of trash or on dirty city streets. "Tin" is a type of metal. Who would want to do that? That’s what I said to my old man. A slangy way of referring to a person’s father. He gave me a long, hard look and he said, "Davey, it’s an honest living." "An honest living" is an affectionate way of describing a job that may not pay a lot, but is legal and still contributes to society. Can I call you? :: You better! Note that in this case, the modal verb version of better means have to (as opposed to should). I’ll drink to that. "To drink to" something is to celebrate it, usually by raising a glass in front of people and drinking in its honor. History has proven that you can’t beat St Luke’s. :: This year is going to be different. We have a secret weapon. A "secret weapon" can be a real weapon such as a bomb or jet fighter, or in this case, a person who is a great athlete. Are we going to punish St. Luke’s for their arrogance? :: Severely, Sir. If a person is "arrogant," they are too confident or look down on other people (Note the difference between the adjective and noun). To punish a person "severely" is to do so without mercy. You at the end of your winning streak? If a team has a "winning streak," it has won several games in a row without losing. He’s really cute. A key adjective meaning attractive or pretty, especially in a delicate or child-like way. Really, who found the boy? :: He applied just like anybody else. "To apply" to go to a school is to officially fill out all the necessary papers in order to be accepted as a student there. This year’s inductee’s to the Hall of Fame are... Class of 1951...Quarterback Grayson Dillon the 3rd. An "inductee" is a person who is officially accepted in to a club or group. A "Hall of Fame" is a group of the best people in a particular group or field, in this case students who went to St. Matt’s. St Matt’s ball. Second and 12 from their own 10. This is language from American Football; St. Matt controls the football, and on the second play they need to move it forward 12 yards from the 10 yard line on the field. Dave, they’re loo
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