ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COWARD
From Old French cuard, from coue tail, from Latin cauda; perhaps suggestive of a frightened animal with its tail between its legs.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COWARD»
The term «coward» is quite widely used and occupies the
28.134 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «COWARD»
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coward.
To be called a coward, I don't think that's fair.
I guess you could say I'm cautious, or a coward.
All trembling, I reached the Falls of Niagara, and oh, what a scene! My blood shudders still, although I am not a coward, at the grandeur of the Creator's power; and I gazed motionless on this new display of the irresistible force of one of His elements.
The man who gets drunk in peacetime is a coward. The man who gets drunk in wartime goes on being a coward.
You know what, I'm a big coward and I'm really afraid of live audiences.
A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent.
I would say that the war correspondent gets more drinks, more girls, better pay, and greater freedom than the soldier, but at this stage of the game, having the freedom to choose his spot and being allowed to be a coward and not be executed for it is his torture.
If you are strong, and you are fighting the weak for any period of time, you are going to become weak yourself. If you behave like a coward, then you are going to become cowardly - it's only a question of time.
Since cowardice must occur at a time and place where an enemy either has already appeared or may yet turn up, servicemen in peacetime - and ordinary civilians - can breathe a sigh of relief. If you are yellow-bellied back home, you're not technically a coward.
The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COWARD»
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coward in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
coward and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Noel
Coward: A Biography of Noel
Coward
Given unprecedented access to the private papers and correspondence of Coward family members, compatriots, and numerous lovers, Samuel Johnson Prize-winning biographer Philip Hoare has produced an illuminating and sophisticated biography of ...
2
Yoga and Psychology: Language, Memory, and Mysticism
Explores the influence of yoga in the seminal Indian philosophy of Bhartrhari and in the Western psychology of Freud, Jung, and the transpersonalists, providing unique insights into the differences between Eastern and Western concepts of ...
3
The Stuart Age: England, 1603-1714
" "This is the introductory survey of seventeenth-century English history for which teachers in sixth form and tertiary education have been waiting for years." "" (John Morrill in "History")" "It can be recommended with confidence to ...
" A phenomenon he certainly was, and it is part of John Lahr's purpose in this book to show how that phenomenon called "Noël Coward" was largely Coward's own careful creation.
5
Hindu Ethics: Purity, Abortion, and Euthanasia
The chapters of this book offer case study explorations that are selected and presented to invite comparisons with the modern West.
Harold G. Coward, Julius Lipner, Katherine K. Young, 1989
Coward's wit and precision as a modern dramatist is nowhere better exemplified than in this classic modern play from 1930.
7
The
Coward's Guide to Conflict: Empowering Solutions for ...
Nobody likes conflict, but you can't avoid it.
8
The Letters of Noel
Coward
Along with 191 rare photographs, these letters bring to life the people and events that shaped the twentieth century—and a remarkable man who made his own indelible mark at the heart of it. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Noel Coward, Barry Day, 2008
9
The Essential Noël
Coward Compendium: The Very Best of His ...
If you only buy one book on Noël Coward, or donot have time to wade through other more substantial works on his lifeand times, this book represents an excellent tasting menu for those whowant to sample the full flavour of Coward.
Noel Coward, Barry Day, 2009
Offers a look at the professional and personal life of the noted playwright.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COWARD»
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coward is used in the context of the following news items.
VIDEO: Adam Jones tragedy - Help find coward who killed my son
'The driver is a coward for running away instead of calling for help – he left him to die.' - The words of Adam Jones's heartbroken mother Mandy ... «expressandstar.com, Jul 15»
Bill Knight: The coward's way out of budget cuts
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is hiding behind his billions and trying to get lawmakers to take responsibility for drastic cuts that the first-term ... «Galesburg Register-Mail, Jul 15»
An evening of bliss in Coward comedy
With its wit, precision and sheer outrageousness, Noel Coward's Hay Fever is often seen as a quintessentially English comedy, and has been a ... «Bracknell News, Jul 15»
Coward handles Jamestown bats
Butler BlueSox pitcher Connor Coward flummoxed Jamestown Jammers lead-off hitter Dominique Jackson with a fastball for strike two in the ... «Butler Eagle, Jul 15»
Big Brother 17 Updates "It's a Coward Move" 4:00 am BBT, Monday …
It's a coward move! Meg is now crying. Jeff says he is sorry he doesn't have much to say. Da' says that's your boy (points upstairs) before I'm ... «TVGrapevine.com, Jul 15»
'His independence was taken that day by a coward' Family of late …
"Yet he was left fighting for his life, and his independence was taken that day by a coward." Raoul Moat. Darren added: "Since David lost his ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
A PARENTLY OBVIOUS: Kiddie ride coward
It occurred to me what a total coward I am on the Eagle Flight ride at Holiday World. Classified by the park as “mild” ride with a 36-inch height ... «Evansville Courier & Press, Jul 15»
Bubba Watson Is An Idiot and A Coward
Professional golfer Bubba Watson took to Twitter yesterday to announce he was removing the Confederate flag from the roof of one of the ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
Expert: Breaking Up By 'Ghosting' And Vanishing Is 'Coward's Way …
“So it's the coward's way out.” Most people who spoke to CBS2 on the subject said ghosting may seem like the easy option, but the silent ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
Let's face it, the Government is a coward, so was the Opposition
(L) FISHER… my job is to conduct it when it is called. (R) ARSCOTT… declined to divulge reasons for the postponement. No one is fooled by ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
