ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ARCANE
From Latin arcānus secret, hidden, from arcēre to shut up, keep safe.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ARCANE»
The term «arcane» is quite widely used and occupies the
28.425 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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7 QUOTES WITH «ARCANE»
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arcane.
We seem to have set up some very arcane rules as to when it is actually OK to applaud.
For four years, I listened to stories of intelligence failures, and it wasn't due to incompetence of anyone in the system, but that the system is so arcane.
There is an air of unreality in debating these arcane points when the world is changing in such dramatic ways right in front of our eyes because of global warming.
L.A. is so focused on TV and film that theater is kind of an arcane sport. People look at you like you're doing something cute.
Literary theory has become a parody of science, generating its own arcane jargon. In the process, tragically, it discourages love of literature for its own sake.
For a lot of people, well-meaning teaching has made poetry seem arcane, difficult, a kind of brown-knotting medicine that might be good for you but doesn't taste so good. So I tried to make a collection of poetry that would be fun. And that would bring out poetry as an art, rather than the challenge to say smart things.
Do not be taken in by 'insiderisms.' Fledgling columnists, eager to impress readers with their grasp of journalistic jargon, are drawn to such arcane spellings as 'lede.' Where they lede, do not follow.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARCANE»
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arcane in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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Even magic can’t solve everything.
Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1909. Excerpt: ... LESSON XII. DOMINANT DESIRE; SOVEREIGN WILL.
William Walker Atkinson, 2009
This hardbound edition of Yarker's classic opus is not merely another facsimile edition.
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The
arcane of reproduction: housework, prostitution, labor ...
This book examines women as a labor force in today's economy, including in its comprehensive examination women who work in corporate, industrial, and private sectors, as well as the "housewife" and women involved in the sex trade/industry.
Leopoldina Fortunati, Jim Fleming, 1995
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The
Arcane Formulas: Mental Alchemy
1909 Contents: Egohood, Establishing the Ego, Will-Focalization, the Excluded Middle, Mastering the Opposites, Neutralizing Rhythm, Cyclicity and Balance, Mentalism in a Nutshell.
Arcane Book Company Staff, Arcane Book Company
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In Too Deep: The
Arcane Society:
Scargill Cove is the perfect place for Fallon Jones, confirmed recluse and investigator of the paranormal.
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Second Sight: The
Arcane Society:
It isn't as though attractive widow Venetia Jones doesn't have enough problems.
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Encyclopaedia
Arcane: Enchantment - Fire in the Mind
This d20 supplement focuses on enchantments.
August Hahn, Ralph Horsley, 2003
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The
Arcane Formulas Or Mental Alchemy: A Supplementary ...
This is a facsimile reprint of the original book by William Walker Atkinson, rebuilt using the latest technology.
William Walker Atkinson, 2010
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Encyclopaedia
Arcane: Crossbreeding - Flesh and Blood
The book kicks off with an Overview of magical crossbreeding, looking at the ways arcane energies can be harnessed to recreate various magical creatures or entirely new species.
Alejandro Melchor, Larry Elmore, 2003
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARCANE»
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arcane is used in the context of the following news items.
Ashes 2015: Bad omens aplenty for Australia at Sophia Gardens
The former England player turned elegant essayist, Ed Smith, has self-deprecatingly recalled the numerous arcane rituals which he observed ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
British GP paper review: Silverstone thriller shot in the arm for F1
'As one of the long-term members of the sport they benefit from its arcane financial payout system but McLaren could still face a loss of revenue ... «SkySports, Jul 15»
Death by slogan: how Tony Abbott can resuscitate his wayward …
There's scope for arcane discussion about the whys and wherefores of relations between statutory authorities and governments – this rich field ... «The Canberra Times, Jul 15»
Andy Shaw: Time to consider bankruptcy for Chicago and CPS
Government bankruptcy is a mystery to most of us in Illinois because there's been no compelling reason to explore this arcane chapter of the ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
Filibuster divides GOP 2016 contenders
The Senate's arcane rules are creating new fissures in the 2016 presidential primary: Candidates from outside Washington are vowing to gut ... «Politico, Jul 15»
Stephen Hume: Heat wave adds to salmon's migratory obstacles
How many will return is the subject of arcane forecast statistics but federal fisheries scientists estimate a 50 per cent probability of only 30,000 ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
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He said the renovation of the former Harmony House restaurant on Talbot Street as a new home for Arcane Digital is where the market is going. «London Free Press, Jul 15»
EU Commission tasks scouts to find suitable science advisers
Vitorino, meanwhile, brings experience in the often arcane world of E.U. policy and politics; he is a former European Commissioner for Justice ... «Science Now, Jul 15»
British Grand Prix: once mighty McLaren appear to have lowered F1 …
As one of the long-term members of the sport they benefit from its arcane financial payout system but McLaren could still face a loss of revenue ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Boris Johnson photographed at Eton Wall Game when he was a …
The complex and arcane rules advise alarmingly that 'clenched fists must not be used on an opponent's face'. On the school's website, ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
