Dean chalked it up to the obvious—Martha's leaving—but even Fred, who could cheer up a wake in normal times, was not his usual self.
It was rarely sunny in this part of the world, and he chalked the irritation up to his sudden plunge in luck.
Ward had a goal chalked out for offside and to be honest we were relieved to see the flag, it looked very close.
They had some nice choices, and there are specials chalked up on the wall and prices are not too exorbitant.
Many of them appropriated several houses, chalked their names on them, and quarreled and even fought with other companies for them.