how do I create an array in jquery

Question

$(document).ready(function() {
  $("a").click(function() {
    $("#results").load("jquery-routing.php", 
       { pageNo: $(this).text(), sortBy: $("#sortBy").val()} 
    );
    return false;
  });
}); 

How do I create an array in jQuery and use that array instead of { pageNo: $(this).text(), sortBy: $("#sortBy").val()}