10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKHANDEDNESS»
Discover the use of
backhandedness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
backhandedness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
When backhandedness become sobjectionable it may be easily corrected by a'
little wisely conducted drill. It is usually caused by resting the wrist on the edge of
the desk and holding the pen near the point, in which position the natural finger ...
We do not ourselves doubt, that Mitford deserved sharper reproof than he has
received; but the manner of administering it has an ungenerous and carping
appearance from its backhandedness. confined within a rather limited range,
confined ...
Samuel Greatheed, Daniel Parken, Theophilus Williams, 1845
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On Some Deficiencies in Our English Dictionaries: Being the ...
... C. 1721 back-gate, entry from behin 3 1847 back-ground 2, 3 backhair, C.
1470 1556 backhalf 1, 2 1840 backhanded 3 backhandedness, W. backhap, v.n.
draw back,J 1616 backharrow 2 1571 backhood 2 backhouse, W. S. backing, sb.
Richard Chenevix Trench, 1857
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New Music at Darmstadt: Nono, Stockhausen, Cage, and Boulez
The backhandedness of the compliment is clear in his final judgement: Since the
music of Le Marteau is so strongly committed to the text of the poem, bestowing
upon it the most elevated form of delivery, it alludes to it particularly strongly: to its
...
5
Ringing for You: A Love Story with Interruptions
... Philip this sort of backhandedness arrives without a trace of ill will. He is clearly
too busy trying to act like an ordinary human being to have time to think about
directing surreptitious insults at others. He asked me what I had been doing
before ...
Anouchka Grose Forrester, 2000
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Religious apologetics - philosophical argumentation
The structure of his backhandedness can best be demonstrated by a closer look
at Toland's way of dealing with If-sentences: "But 'tis affirm'd that by his Title he
rejects the mysteries of the Gospel. If by Mysteries be meant the Doctrines ...
Yossef Schwartz, Volkhard Krech, 2004
7
Blue & Gray Diplomacy: A History of Union and Confederate ...
Russell's clandestine attempt to initiate diplomatic contact with the Confederacy
left an image of backhandedness that substantiated Seward's direst premonitions
about British self-interest. The “proceeding in which [Bunch] was engaged,” the ...
8
From Friend to Comrade: The Founding of the Chinese ...
For him, they were to be conducted with the focus on the issues and in a frank
and open atmosphere, so that things could get done; anything else he probably
saw as a display of petty backhandedness that could indicate only that one was
not ...
9
Peace for a Better World
They refuse to accept that Islam could be accused of extremism,
backhandedness and terrorism. We do not accept the definition as defined by the
West to be an extremist cause. Also, we the south in general and Muslims in
particular, do not ...
Abdelfattah Mohsen Badawi, 2011
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The Job Interview Phrase Book: The Things to Say to Get You ...
Being diplomatic for selfish reasons is closer to backhandedness. In answering
this question, make sure you demonstrate a pragmatic sensibility. Talk about a
problem situation with a client or a work associate that you resolved by remaining
...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKHANDEDNESS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
backhandedness is used in the context of the following news items.
Can You Tell If a Person Is Left-Handed by Their Handwriting?
As a result, many lefties compensate for the seemingly awkward backhandedness of their writing by rotating the page or by positioning their ... «Wall Street Journal, Feb 15»
The Coast Guard's Most Potent Weapon During Prohibition …
... for its attention: she was a smart woman, and the backhandedness of this supposed compliment threatened to render it as an anomaly. «Smithsonian, Jan 15»
Preying on the soul of the ANC
“Absent here is any backhandedness,” said Gerald West, a professor of the school of religion, philosophy and classics at the University of ... «Mail & Guardian Online, Dec 14»
Today's Marvel/DC TV Shows Are Changing Tomorrow's Marvel/DC …
However, unlike the Avengers, the Inhumans are bizarre and complicated and riddled with Game of Thrones-esque political backhandedness. «Film School Rejects, Dec 14»
Jason Kidd to join Bucks, Nets will receive two second-round picks …
Jason Kidd successfully maneuvered his way out of Brooklyn, as a saga of betrayal and backhandedness reached an abrupt conclusion on ... «New York Daily News, Jul 14»
These Pastors Ain't Loyal
the rampant sexism and backhandedness of his compliments may be easy to miss. Or not. “Now we come to churches that are just feminized ... «EBONY.com, Jun 14»
Court Orders Conyers Back On Ballot
Such doubts led to one of the most remarkable endorsements ever by a newspaper because of its backhandedness. In 2012, the Detroit Free ... «NPR, May 14»
Gossip Singer Beth Ditto Says Lady Gaga Fans Are 5-Year-Olds
Ditto was actually paying Gaga a huge compliment, despite its seeming backhandedness. In context, Ditto's comments to BANG Showbiz ... «PopCrush, May 12»
Tuesday Was a Rough Night for Paula Abdul
Speaking of Simon, the vituperative Anglo threw out some compliments on the girls group whose backhandedness left their intended recipient ... «Wetpaint, Oct 11»
Google thinks Apple is draconian
Its backhandedness stood in contrast to Steve Jobs' classy D8 comments and the directness of his recent Flash manifesto, which while ... «MarketWatch, Jun 10»
