scratch file

People will always scratch and save if a sudden burst of unrestrained pleasure can be purchased.

But the Mexican caballeros had no notion of coming up to the scratch a third time.

As each company front formed the knees of the rank and file seemed to give way.

If Wee Willie Winkie took an interest in anyone, the fortunate man was envied alike by the mess and the rank and file.

Not so much, either; 'cause a chicken will stir round an' scratch a livin' out the ground, sooner 'n starve.

There was a fierce fight in which Dora came off victorious, with a scratch or two on her face and a torn dress.