ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CREEK
From Old Norse kriki nook; related to Middle Dutch krēke creek, inlet.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CREEK»
The term «creek» is very widely used and occupies the
4.677 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «CREEK»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
creek.
I got lost one time for a couple hours. It was pretty bad. I got lost in a creek, and I couldn't find my way back. The cops even had to come.
The summer of 1830 I... blasted the tunnel through the rock to take water from the dam above the falls for the mill... In 1831 we lowered the tunnel four feet, and built a new dam across the creek.
I don't want to save a creek for the creek's sake, but what's in it for human beings.
Preserving a river or a creek can bring a lot of revenue.
If you want to relax, watch the clouds pass by if you're laying on the grass, or sit in front of the creek; just doing nothing and having those still moments is what really rejuvenates the body.
'Stand By Me' was really great for me and my buddies; we'd all watch that together because that was us - we were down in the creek and hanging out every day and going on little adventures. I had about sixteen friends who are all about the same age as me and lived in a three-block radius. We spent our entire childhood down in that creek.
The village had a mill near it, situated on the little creek, which made very good flour. The population consisted of civilized Indians, but much mixed blood.
Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.
I didn't grow up playing video games. I grew up catching crawdads in the creek and minnows and lizards and snakes.
Mary and Carrie and baby Grace and Ma had all had scarlet fever. The Nelsons across the creek had had it too, so there had been no one to help Pa and Laura.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CREEK»
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creek in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
creek and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
In a new, groundbreaking format, the story is broken into two parts -- Ryan's text in the book, and Sarah's videos on a special website, with links and passwords given throughout the book.
2
A Dictionary of
Creek/Muskogee
Entries are given in both the traditional Creek spelling and a modern phonemic transcription. A Dictionary of Creek/Muskogee is the standard reference work for the Creek language.
Jack B. Martin, Margaret McKane Mauldin, 2004
3
Skeleton
Creek #3: Crossbones
Patrick Carman broke new ground for publishing with the first two Skeleton Creek stories, creating the most successful hybrid of text and web video yet.
4
Creek Religion and Medicine
Subjects covered in this book include Creek conceptions of the cosmos; religious stories; death and the afterlife; spiritual forces and beings; various rituals, including the Busk ceremony; prohibitions; the power and skills of different ...
The author relates her experiences on a seventy-two acre orange grove in a small Florida village that she called home for thirteen years
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, 1996
6
On the Banks of Plum
Creek
Laura and her family suffer many hardships their first winter on the Minnesota frontier.
Laura Ingalls Wilder, 2004
"--Loyal Jones "Gap Creek is the work of a master. Robert Morgan knows every corner, every inch, of the way of life he portrays in this deeply affecting book.
8
The Dead Man in Indian
Creek
At the same time that Matt and Parker find the body of the dead man in the creek, they recognize George Evans, the owner of the antique shop where Parker's mother works.
9
Pilgrim at Tinker
Creek
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek has continued to change people's lives for over thirty years.
10
Choteau
Creek: A Sioux Reminiscence
This book is about the common, quiet people who never make the headlines or find their names in print. They are the backbone of the reservations, the ones who pass on the values that make Native American what they are.
Joseph Iron Eye Dudley, 1998
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CREEK»
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creek is used in the context of the following news items.
Missing Georgia woman found dead in Alabama creek
VALLEY, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a body found in an eastern Alabama creek is that of a missing Georgia woman. Alabama medical ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
Second Sydney airport at Badgerys Creek could require $1b in …
A planned $2.7 billion airport at Badgerys Creek in western Sydney could require $1 billion of government subsidies or extra levies on airlines ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
Senator changes mind and says sorry to people of Tennant Creek …
When the Tennant Creek weather radar was closed last week, Senator for the Northern Territory, Nigel Scullion, released a statement saying ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
School Board Votes to Save Davis Creek Elementary
(WSAZ) -- The Cabell County School board voted not to close Davis Creek Elementary School at Tuesday night's school board meeting. «WSAZ-TV, Jul 15»
Clear Creek rafting victim identified
The Clear Creek County Coroner's Office and Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office identified the victim and said the cause of death is still ... «9NEWS.com, Jul 15»
Body of woman found in Valley creek
Valley Police have confirmed the identity of the homicide victim found in a Valley creek. Valley authorities tell News 3 that the body found under ... «WRBL, Jul 15»
Busy Philipps and BFF Michelle Williams Star in Dawson's Creek …
"Shu-ping knows what's up," Philipps applauded the contestant who knew "What is Dawson's Creek?" was the correct question. "I like how Alex ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
Alan Davies wants to bring back Jonathan Creek
Alan Davies has admitted a 'Jonathan Creek' comeback is possible following the success of three special episodes last year. «TV3.ie, Jul 15»
Coroner identifies man hit, killed in Fern Creek
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —The coroner has identified a man hit and killed while crossing Bardstown Road and Colonel Hancock Drive in Fern Creek ... «WLKY Louisville, Jul 15»
Viewer video: Roark Creek rises in Branson
Viewer Tina Holub caught this video of Roark Creek in Branson. Several streets have closed in the city because of high water. Up to five inches ... «KY3, Jul 15»
