ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ADULT
From Latin adultus, from adolēscere to grow up, from alēscere to grow, from alēre to feed, nourish.
10 QUOTES WITH «ADULT»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
adult.
The great thing about candy is that it can't be spoiled by the adult world. Candy is innocent. And all Halloween candy pales next to candy corn, if only because candy corn used to appear, like the Great Pumpkin, solely on Halloween.
After all, I have spent the better part of my adult life insisting that government be open... that government be accessible... and that government be held accountable to people who voted us into office.
What is an adult? A child blown up by age.
I move between the two: I write an adult novel, and then I write a children's book. I quite enjoy that. It's a nice change of pace each time.
Most child actors go through that. Unless you can transition into an adult star, your career is over.
Once I got my driver's license everybody treated me like I was an adult.
I write what I like to read, and I enjoy love triangles in YA and adult fiction - not to mention in other media like TV, opera, theatre, and even in video games! I relish when dark and compelling characters compete for our protagonist's heart. The doubts, the uncertainty - the jealousy! - can be breathtaking.
I was a confident, outgoing little boy. If you're an only child, you're living in a very linguistically adult world, and you've got to keep up. So I did. Maybe I was slightly annoying.
Ann Demeulemeester is an adult brand now, with its own identity and legacy that is able to continue growing without me.
I think some of my best theatre training has been in the Marine Corps. Not only meeting a bunch of characters, but growing up. You're in really adult situations at a young age, as far as being in charge of people.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ADULT»
Discover the use of
adult in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
adult and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Romantic, liberating and totally addictive, this is a novel that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you for ever.
Romantic, liberating and totally addictive, Fifty Shades of Grey is available now as an unabridged audiobook.
When Anastasia Steele, a young literature student, interviews wealthy young entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, their initial meeting introduces Anastasia to an exciting new world that will change them both forever.
Intended for learning and performance professionals, Adult Learning Basics addresses individual learning competencies, organizational learning climate, and technology-related issues as they affect adult learning in the workplace.
William J. Rothwell, 2008
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Alfred's Basic
Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book Level Two
This book begins with an extensive review of the chords and keys previously studied, using fresh and interesting material that will provide enjoyment as well as reinforcement.
Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, Amanda Vick Lethco, 1997
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Dimensions of
Adult Learning
The book establishes an analytical framework to emphasise the nature of learning and agency of learners; examines the core knowledge and skills that adult educators need; discusses policy, research and history of adult education, and ...
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Adult Neurogenesis: Stem Cells and Neuronal Development in ...
This is the first comprehensive, integrated account of one of the most exciting areas of neuroscience.
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Adult all-in-one course
The Adult All-In-One Course combines all of the pages from the Lesson Books and selected pages from Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Theory, Solo and Technic Books (Finger Aerobics) into each of these concise volumes.
Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, Amanda Vick Lethco, 1996
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Adult Children,
Adult Choices: Outgrowing Codependency
Adult Children, Adult Choices applies well-documented principles of psychology to help us understand how people can be codependent (and yet not "sick"), as well as how they can stop being adult children and grow into true adulthood.
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Assessing Adolescent and
Adult Intelligence
-III Assessing Adolescent and Adult Intelligence, the classic text from Alan Kaufman and Elizabeth Lichtenberger, has consistently provided the most comprehensive source of information on cognitive assessment of adults and adolescents.
Alan S. Kaufman, Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger, 2005
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ADULT»
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adult is used in the context of the following news items.
Police: One adult, one child shot in Avondale
CINCINNATI -- Police were called to the scene of a shooting in Avondale Sunday at around 2 p.m. where they said a child and an adult were ... «WCPO, Jul 15»
Is it selfish to have an adult-only wedding?
Chaunie Brunie's essay for YourTango, "I Have Kids And I Think It's Selfish To Have An Adult-Only Wedding" has people talking about the topic, ... «Today.com, Jul 15»
Amazon as an adult: Two decades of online shopping
Amazon as an adult: Two decades of online shopping. Originally published July 5, 2015 at 10:00 pm Updated July 5, 2015 at 2:56 pm. Jeff Bezos' company ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
3 children, 1 adult burned by illegal fireworks in Elgin
A woman and three children are recovering Sunday after being burned by illegal fireworks in northwest suburban Elgin, police said. The group ... «WLS-TV, Jul 15»
Missing adult reported in Camden
Patricia Macri, 63, was reported missing in Camden Saturday, July 4, 2015. Submitted photo. A 63 year old woman from Morgan Village has ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Adult Migraines: Study
Experiencing a traumatic event during childhood may raise the risk for migraines as an adult, new Canadian research suggests. "We found the ... «Newsmax, Jul 15»
Sagepoint adult day program celebrates 30 years
On July 15, 2015, Sagepoint Senior Living Services' Adult Day Program celebrates 30 years serving the citizens of Charles County. Originally ... «Bay Net, Jul 15»
ADULT BASEBALL: Bits, pieces and other assorted musings
ADULT BASEBALL NOTEBOOK ADULT BASEBALL: Bits, pieces and other assorted musings. Story · Comments. Print: Create a hardcopy of ... «The Intelligencer, Jul 15»
It can be tricky correcting an adult's grammar
Dear Know: Correcting an adult's grammar is tricky. A lot of people are sensitive and assume the criticism means you think they are stupid. «Huntsville Item, Jul 15»
Immigrant children receive adult dose of hepatitis A vaccine at …
SAN ANTONIO – About 250 immigrant children were given an adult dose of a hepatitis A vaccine at a Texas detention facility where they were ... «Fox News, Jul 15»
