ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CAPE
From French, from Provençal capa, from Late Latin cappa.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAPE»
The term «cape» is very widely used and occupies the
4.097 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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10 QUOTES WITH «CAPE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
cape.
I mean, first of all, let me say whichever superhero first came up with the idea of wearing a cape, he wasn't really onto anything good. The number of times I'm treading on that damn thing or I throw a punch and it ends up covering my whole head. It's really not practical.
I love the idea of a super villain that doesn't wear a cape, that doesn't wear a super suit.
The more you try to pin a word down, the more you realize that it has its own cape, sword and little hat.
I know what she used to do sometimes. She kept her best cape she wore on the street in there, and she used occasionally to go up there to get it and to take it into her room. She kept a great deal in the guest room drawers.
I didn't have that typical high school experience of feeling ashamed of who I was. I once wore a superman cape and pajamas, and I thought that was awesome - and some people didn't! But some people did, and it was an arts high school, so nobody made me feel bad about who I was.
What, am I supposed to run around in a little red cape and save the world?
Extraordinarily, I was up in the cemetery in Derry City, and I had a red cape on with a fur hood as a little girl, when a gun battle broke out between the IRA and the British Army, and I got caught in the crossfire.
I would wear a full-length cape if I could get away with it - I do love a good swirl in a fog.
I once received a cape that was made from the little purple bags that Crown Royal Whisky comes in.
James Brown is the perfect example of flashy but classy. Classy doesn't have to mean boring. His gear was flamboyant but without being so over the top. The cape was probably the biggest part of his persona. He looked like Superman.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAPE»
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cape in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cape and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The
Cape Malay Illustrated Cookbook
A charmingly illustrated introduction to this unique cuisine
A practical guide designed to enable anyone to produce authentic Malay food.
3
Communication Studies: Preparing Students for
Cape
Communication Studies, provides the necessary guidance for every student preparing for CAPE examination. This is one of the first direct and structured compilation for the CAPE examination.
4
You Can't Get Lost in
Cape Town
The South African novel of identity that "deserves a wide audience on a par with Nadine Gordimer."
Although told as fiction, the core of this novel strikes at the heart of racial strife in America.
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Cape Town: The Making of a City
The volume is illustrated throughout with a wealth of paintings, maps and photographs. The book is written for the general reader as well as academics.
Nigel Worden, Elizabeth Van Heyningen, Vivian Bickford-Smith, 2004
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Cape Law: Texts and Cases - Contract Law, Tort Law, and Real ...
The book is written in simple language that will encourage readers to engage with the subject and thus appreciating relevant legal concepts that are encountered in their everyday life.
8
Biology Unit 2 for
CAPE® Examinations
Textbook provides complete coverage of the CAPE Biology Unit 2 syllabus.
Myda Ramesar, Mary Jones, Geoff Jones, 2011
9
Cape Cod Library of Local History and Genealogy: A Facsimile ...
No library in the country holds the complete collection of 108 pamphlets. With great diligence, Col.
10
The Syntax of
Cape Verdean Creole: The Sotavento Varieties
This book offers an in-depth treatment of a variety of morpho-syntactic issues in Cape Verdean Creole (CVC) both from a descriptive and theoretical perspective.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAPE»
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cape is used in the context of the following news items.
First great white shark of 2015 tagged off Cape Cod
BOSTON -- The first great white shark of the year has been tagged off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, CBS Boston reports. The Atlantic ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
Eight buildings destroyed, 287 threatened at Cape Horn Fire
While heavy firefighting equipment moved in, residents streamed out of Bayview Monday as the Cape Horn Fire continued to burn down toward ... «KXLY Spokane, Jul 15»
Cape Meares, Bayocean Spit pack 1-2 punch (but road's still closed …
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint and Cape Meares Lighthouse in Tillamook County on the northern Oregon coast. Terry Richard/Staff/ ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
MSU's Jacob Robson posting big numbers in Cape Cod
Jacob Robson led Mississippi State with a .324 average last season. He's showing that kind of hitting prowess in the Cape Cod League this ... «Jackson Clarion Ledger, Jul 15»
Cape council takes first step to new police station
The current Cape Girardeau Police Department building at 40 S. Sprigg St. has long been considered as too cramped and outdated. «Southeast Missourian, Jul 15»
Cape Kiwanda looks so wild (and it can be down on Pacific City …
Cape Kiwanda gave another warning last week that the Oregon coast can be a dangerous place when a Salem teen plunged to his death by ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
Cape Cod cell service to improve — for customers of one lucky carrier
One of the country's four major cell phone carriers is hooking up dozens of antennas along Cape Cod to high-speed fiber-optic lines to improve ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Wreak Havoc On Cape Cod
BOSTON (CBS) – They're back! Gypsy moth caterpillars are wreaking havoc on hardwood trees on Cape Cod and Southeastern ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
2016 MLB Draft Prospects: 2015 Cape Cod League Week Three
The Orleans Firebirds continue to be the class of the Cape Cod League this summer, with the highest winning percentage and the best run ... «Minor League Ball, Jul 15»
Cape Coral lookahead
Perkins Family Restaurant, 1502 Cape Coral Parkway E, Cape Coral ... Invest in America's Veterans Foundation, 4820 Leonard St., Cape Coral. «Lehigh Acres News Star, Jul 15»
