Charley

[ chahr-lee ]

/ ˈtʃɑr li /

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noun, plural Char·leys.Military Slang.

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I wanted to pull my own Travels with Charley and take Murphy on a road trip through the Pacific Northwest, from Los Angeles to an artist’s conference in Portland.
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Charley, as he was known, later reversed his first two names, preferring Charles to Patrick.
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Furry asked, looking at Charley with serious, businesslike gray eyes.
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We were at the Bitter Lemon now, Furry, Versie, Charley and I, waiting for the crowd to arrive.
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Charley started to knock, and then we heard the music and he waited.
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We shook his hand, then Charley introduced me to Furry and we all sat down.
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Charley, a tall, blond young man, bent to shake hands with Furry.
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This brief direction to Charley Bates and his recent antagonist to retire, was softly and immediately obeyed.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3)|Charles Dickens
Charley did not want him to take it, but hadn't quite courage enough to say "No;" and in a moment Peter had the apple in his hand.
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But there was still another peril—Charley Vining might be waiting yet, and she would see him!
By Birth a Lady|George Manville Fenn
Then they were turned to Charley; and as they rested there, her pale lips parted, but no word came.
By Birth a Lady|George Manville Fenn
“Pray take me out, Charley,” whispered Ella; and for the first time he noticed her pallor.
By Birth a Lady|George Manville Fenn