ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CLOSE
From Old French clos close, enclosed, from Latin clausus shut up, from claudere to close.
10 QUOTES WITH «CLOSE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
close.
Because we can't escape our ancient hunger to live close to nature, we encircle the house with lawns and gardens, install picture windows, adopt pets and Boston ferns, and scent everything that touches our lives.
Outside every fat man there was an even fatter man trying to close in.
The modern Middle East was largely created by the British. It was they who carried the Allied war effort in the region during World War I and who, at its close, principally fashioned its peace. It was a peace presaged by the nickname given the region by covetous British leaders in wartime: 'The Great Loot.'
MoveOn loves government. It remains enamored of government spending as fuel for its liberal agenda; and anything that threatens to close that spigot in any degree is perceived as a dire threat - worthy of Chicken-Little warnings that the sky is going to fall.
I love watching old movies, reading and having some good meals. I have a very close group of friends and family. I try to spend time with the ones that I love and work as hard as possible.
One of the things I really like about Victorian novels is the close anatomisation of character. People's gestures and mannerisms and the quality of their thought is very closely identified and analysed.
If you look at a building by Mies van der Rohe, it might look very simple, but up close, the sheer quality of construction, materials and thought are inspirational.
I don't think I'm a star. I just love to act. I'm not thinking I'm even close to where I want to be.
We're always experiencing joy or sadness. But there are lots of people who've closed down. And there are times in one's life when one has to close down just to regroup.
I'd make a lousy cop. I'd just wear it too close to my skin and wouldn't survive. I'll stick to acting.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLOSE»
Discover the use of
close in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
close and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly
Close: A Novel
Jonathan Safran Foer follows his best-selling debut novel, Everything Is Illuminated, with an unexpectedly hilarious and affecting story about New York City in the period following September 11 Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close recasts ...
Jonathan Safran Foer, 2013
Danger Close provides a fascinating look at a dedicated, courageous, innovative, and often misunderstood and misused group of military professionals.
Provides an assessment of the American artist's work
4
Attachment Theory and
Close Relationships
This volume would be useful to researchers, teachers, and students, as well as clinical psychologists and other mental health practitioners.
Jeffry A. Simpson, William Steven Rholes, 1998
5
Open/
close: Windows, Doors, Gates, Loggias, Filters
In this book, all of the elements that mediate between interior and exterior spaces are classified both in terms of construction and design. Each of them is described and dealt With indetail.
Alexander Reichel, Kerstin Schultz, 2010
6
Satisfaction in
Close Relationships
; This volume presents a range Of Theoretical And Clinical Approaches To Understanding And Promoting relationship satisfaction.
Robert J. Sternberg, Mahzad Hojjat, 1997
7
Negotiate to
Close: How to Make More Successful Deals
Explains the strategies, tactics, and techniques of negotiation, covering diverse types of negotiation situations, the goals of buyers, the power of taking risks, how to make concessions the smart way, how to negotiate within your own ...
8
Close to the Edge: In Search of the Global Hip Hop Generation
An engrossing read and an exhilarating travelogue, this punchy book also asks hard questions about dispossession, racism, poverty and the quest for change through a microphone.
9
Close Obsession (The Krinar Chronicles: Volume 2): A Sexy ...
Does Korum love her, or does he only wish to possess her? Read on to find out . . . WARNING: This book contains strong sexual content and explicit language and is not suitable for readers under 18. Word Count: 88,000 "
Anna Zaires, Dima Zales, 2013
10
Fast
Close: A Guide to Closing the Books Quickly
Praise for Fast Close: A Guide to Closing the Books Quickly "Steve captures the essence of the problems affecting the financial close process within corporations of all sizes; from the period close of subledgers and general ledger through ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLOSE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
close is used in the context of the following news items.
Dana White: Jose Aldo 'would've made close to $4 million' to fight …
If Jose Aldo thought his ribs were hurting, that's nothing compared to the sting his bank account is feeling now. The outspoken UFC ... «Yahoo Sports, Jul 15»
Hallmark To Close Enfield Warehouse, Eliminate 570 Jobs
ENFIELD — Hallmark will close its 1-million-square-foot Enfield distribution center and eliminate 570 jobs over the next year, ending 63 years ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
Close Vic gun law loophole: police
A loophole in Victorian gun laws means criminals can sell nine unlicensed guns in seven days and escape trafficking charges. «9news.com.au, Jul 15»
Homeowners near Hollywood sign sue Los Angeles to close …
The Homeowners of Beachwood Drive United, as they call themselves, have sued the City of Los Angeles to close the Hollyridge Trail until a ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
It's time for athletic brands to close the gap on endorsement deals for …
Carli Lloyd's amazing hat trick in a mere 16 minutes defined the US victory over Japan in the World Cup finals on July 5. The performance ... «Quartz, Jul 15»
Karl Let Kendall Jenner Close Out the Chanel Couture Show
Young Kendall Jenner, still newly emerged from the underbelly of the Kardashian klan, has, with the help of an ill-fitted cream bridal pantsuit ... «Jezebel, Jul 15»
Montgomery Co. Deputies Say They're Close to Arresting Silver …
Montgomery County sheriff's deputies searched a Silver Spring neighborhood Tuesday for a man accused of threatening his neighbors for five ... «NBC4 Washington, Jul 15»
Manchester United close in on signing of Torino defender Matteo …
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of right-sided defender Matteo Darmian after discussions with Italian club Torino reached an ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Hallmark Announces Plans to Close Enfield Distribution Center
Hallmark has announced plans to close its Enfield distribution center as part of a larger consolidation effort. The Enfield location, which ... «NBC Connecticut, Jul 15»
Yohan Cabaye close to Crystal Palace move as club agree fee with …
Crystal Palace have agreed a fee with Paris Saint-Germain for Yohan Cabaye and remain hopeful of persuading Swansea to sell Ashley ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
