ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COLD
Old English ceald; related to Old Norse kaldr, Gothic kalds, Old High German kalt.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLD»
The term «cold» is very widely used and occupies the
2.776 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «COLD»
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cold.
Without a musket to raise, a barricade to storm, a flag to wave, the question hit me in the face like the cold air: 'Who am I?'
The Opera was a very cold film, a hopeless and dark film, no hope, no love.
Success is as ice cold and lonely as the North Pole.
Ten thousand pounds is the legal value of a negligently taken life, of a child or a parent. A cold and somewhat mean-spirited calculation: you would do better if you slipped on a paving-stone and broke a front tooth.
Taste is one of the five senses, and the man who tells us with priggish pride that he does not care what he eats is merely boasting of his sad deficiency: he might as well be proud of being deaf or blind, or, owing to a perpetual cold in the head, of being devoid of the sense of smell.
I often visit Maria Tatar's 'The Grimm Reader' for a cold dose of courage. Her translations come from the Brothers Grimm, whose now-famous collection of 'Kinder- und Hausmarchen' ('Children's and Household Tales') was first published in 1812. The book was not intended for young readers.
Golf in Indonesia has something else to offer: ways to make you forget the last four hours and take away the aches. Nearly every course has a spa - hot tub, cold tub, sauna and massage.
Of course, Minneapolis, we think, 'Oh well, it's cold there, lethally cold.' But the reality is you adapt to weather... Humans are consummately adaptable creatures.
I think what is British about me is my feelings and awareness of others and their situations. English people are always known to be well mannered and cold but we are not cold - we don't interfere in your situation. If we are heartbroken, we don't scream in your face with tears - we go home and cry on our own.
It took me less than half a lifetime to realize that regret is one of the few guaranteed certainties. Sooner or later everything is touched by it, despite our naive and senseless hope that just this time we will be spared its cold hand on our heart.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLD»
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cold in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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In Cold Blood is a work that transcends its moment, yielding poignant insights into the nature of American violence. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Creating the
Cold War University: The Transformation of Stanford
The "cold war university" is the academic component of the military-industrial-academic complex, and its archetype, according to Rebecca Lowen, is Stanford University.
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Cold Case Homicides: Practical Investigative Techniques
This guide defines the characteristics of a cold case homicide; details various investigative methods used by law enforcement agencies; explores the actual experiences of detectives in re-opening case files; and presents current ...
It seemed nothing could stop the Texas Rattlesnake™, except himself. The Stone Cold Truth is an unvarnished take on his life, and you know it's the truth " 'cause Stone Cold says so!™"
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Cold Calling Techniques: That Really Work
This special anniversary edition of his perennial bestseller, Cold Calling Techniques (That Really Work!), provides you with all of the right tools for turning prospects into meetings, and meetings into big sales.
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After the
Cold War: International Institutions and State ...
Bringing together the work of seasoned experts and younger scholars, this volume offers a wide-ranging analysis of the effects of historical patterns whether interrupted or intact on post Cold War politics.
Robert Owen Keohane, Joseph S. Nye, Stanley Hoffmann, 1993
The Arid Tracts Lying In The Rain-Shadow Of The Main Himalayan Range Are Commonly Referred To As Cold Deserts. This Book Provides Useful And Handy Information On The Cold Desert Regions Of India.
A tense, exciting thriller combined with a perceptive and harrowing portrait of life on the streets as a serial killer preys on the young and vulnerable homeless. 17-year-old Link is distrustful of people until he pairs up with Deb, ...
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Monsters, Mushroom Clouds, and the
Cold War: American ...
Surveying a wide range of major science fiction novels and films, this book focuses on the long 1950s--the period from 1946 to 1964--when the tensions of the Cold War were at their peak.
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Cold War Broadcasting: Impact on the Soviet Union and ...
The account in this book of their activities is therefore not only informative, but critical to understanding recent history.
A. Ross Johnson, R. Eugene Parta, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLD»
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cold is used in the context of the following news items.
Starbucks Is Now Offering its Cold Brew Coffee Nationwide
Just in time for the hottest days of summer, Starbucks is rolling out Cold Brew as a core menu item in its locations in Canada and the United ... «TIME, Jul 15»
Vladimir Putin revives Cold War programme of midget 'Piranha …
Russian president Vladimir Putin is planning to recommission Cold War-era fleet of midget submarines which are virtually undetectable. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Hillary Clinton's P'town snub leaves fans cold
Hillary Clinton's P'town snub leaves fans cold. Hillary Clinton's P'town snub leaves fans cold. 070715clinton.jpg. Photo by: AP. Hillary Clinton ... «Boston Herald, Jul 15»
3D Technology Used In 2000 Lawrence Co. Cold Case
Authorities say there's been renewed interest in a South Dakota cold case thanks to some new technology from the FBI. They're using 3D facial ... «KDLT News, Jul 15»
Privacy watchdog to investigate whether charities trading cold …
Major charities could be breaking the law by trading lists of telephone numbers of generous donors who are deemed “fair game” for fundraising ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Bedford Police looking at "person of interest" in 1987 cold case …
BEDFORD, Ohio - The Bedford Police Department is investigating the cold case murder of 24-year-old Analia Zavodny after new discoveries ... «newsnet5.com, Jul 15»
Hundreds take refuge in Cold Lake as fires threaten Saskatchewan …
A Red Cross volunteer opens the Energy Centre doors to greet evacuees arriving in Cold Lake on July 5. The evacuees are from La Ronge, ... «Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Jul 15»
Cold snap makes it way north
"It's not going to be quite as cold as what we saw in June, but we are going to find cold temps across the country and those temps combined ... «3News NZ, Jul 15»
Cold storage warehouse opens at Port of Morrow
“There has been a shortage of cold storage warehousing space in the Boardman area for a number of years,” Barnes said. “This is just another ... «East Oregonian, Jul 15»
Deputies: Woman charged in 2003 Laurens Co. cold case
The Lauren's County Sheriff's Office said a woman was charged on Tuesday in a cold case dating back to 2003. Deputies said Brenda Roberts, ... «WHNS Greenville, Jul 15»
