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Stephen Furst

Meaning of "devil of" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DEVIL OF

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEVIL OF

devil
devil ray
devil worship
devil-may-care
devil´s advocate
devil´s bit
devil´s bit scabious
devil´s coach-horse
devil´s darning needle
devil´s food cake
Devil´s Island
devildom
deviless
devilet
devilfish
devilish
devilishly
devilishness
devilism
devilkin

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEVIL OF

a bit of
a couple of
a load of
all of
any number of
at the cost of
at the expense of
at the mercy of
at the request of
be at the bottom of
be the making of
because of
by means of
by reason of
by virtue of
fall foul of
make a meal of
make capital of
make head or tail of
on top of

Synonyms and antonyms of devil of in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «devil of» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEVIL OF

Find out the translation of devil of to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of devil of from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «devil of» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

魔鬼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

diablo de
570 millions of speakers

English

devil of
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

का शैतान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

من الشيطان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дьявол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

diabo de
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শয়তান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diable de
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Syaitan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Teufel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

の悪魔
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

의 악마
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Setan saka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quỷ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிசாசு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

च्या भूत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Şeytan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diavolo di
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

diabeł z
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

диявол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

diavol de
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διάβολος της
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

duiwel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

djävul
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

djevelen av
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEVIL OF»

The term «devil of» is regularly used and occupies the 97.615 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEVIL OF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about devil of

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2 QUOTES WITH «DEVIL OF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word devil of.
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Stephen Furst
The way to deal with the devil of obesity and diabetes is literally one day at a time.
2
Sharon Salzberg
Patience doesn't mean making a pact with the devil of denial, ignoring our emotions and aspirations. It means being wholeheartedly engaged in the process that's unfolding, rather than ripping open a budding flower or demanding a caterpillar hurry up and get that chrysalis stage over with.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEVIL OF»

Discover the use of devil of in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to devil of and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Krampus: The Devil of Christmas
" -- Rick Kogan; Chicago Tribune Magazine With an ADDITIONAL 32 pages, superior printing, and a secure HARDCOVER binding, KRAMPUS: The Devil of Christmas picks up where the softcover edition of The Devil in Design leaves off.
Monte Beauchamp, 2010
2
A Devil of a Whipping: The Battle of Cowpens
Offers a freshly documented, detailed investigation of the exemplary military tactics that secured the Americans' victory in the battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, in January 1781 and turned the tide of the Revolutionary War in their favor.
Lawrence E. Babits, 2000
3
The Devil of Clan Sinclair
To Dance with the Devil .
Karen Ranney, 2013
4
The Devil of Kilmartin
After the death of her father, Elena of Lamont flees her home and the brutal clansman who lusts after her, and finds herself in the arms of Symon MacLachlan, chief of the Lachlan clan, who is determined to win her heart. Original.
Laurin Wittig, 2002
5
Devil of the Highlands
Though Evelinde should be wary of the rumors, she can't help but be drawn to this warrior . . . for the Devil of the Highlands inspires a heat within her that is unlike anything she has ever known.
Lynsay Sands, 2009
6
The Devil of Nanking
A young Englishwoman arrives in Tokyo to seek a long-lost piece of film footage dating back to the 1937 Nanking Massacre, journeying deep inside the secret history of the massacre in her pursuit of the truth.
Mo Hayder, 2004
7
The Devil of Echo Lake
As the pressure mounts on Billy to fulfill Rail's vision, it becomes clear that not everyone will survive the project. It's time the Devil of Echo Lake had his due, and someone will have to pay.
Douglas Wynne, 2012
8
Devil of Today: His Play Between the False and the Good
"To all brave and courageous souls, who, by godly life and devoted service, are seeing to destroy the works of the Devil, and bring to mankind the gospel of the divine life, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
Rev I. Mench Chambers, 2010
9
The Devil of Dirisio
When seventeen-year-old Majesty Alistair overhears a church shooting plot in her ill-boding town woods, she can't budge police and strives to find the teenage nutjobs before they act, but they have an agenda far bigger than she ever assumed ...
Leslie DuBois, 2011
10
The Devil of Shakespeare: A Novel
David Faulkner escapes his rough neighborhood to become a movie star, only to abandon Hollywood for an estate in Connecticut, setting in motion a chain of events that threatens the lives and careers of powerful people in the entertainment ...
Billy McCarthy, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEVIL OF»

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Sport picture of the day: better the devil you know … - The Guardian
Dieter 'Didi' Senft, the self styled devil of the Tour de France, cheers on the riders during stage five , a 189.5km run between Arras and Amiens. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
BWW Reviews: Allenberry's DAMN YANKEES is One Devil of a …
The young and the deluded apparently do not understand that just as the Dallas Cowboys are not really America's team, the sport of football is ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
3
Devil of a time on Angel Flight - Baltimore Sun
Devil of a time on Angel Flight. Jon and Marleene. Caption Jon and Marleene. Sun videographer Jon Sham and Marleene DeNardo, of Sylva, ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
4
How I Found True Love In An Arranged Marriage - Elite Daily
I didn't know the devil of arranged marriage would follow me up there, where the phone caught signal once every 10 minutes. But you see ... «Elite Daily, Jul 15»
5
'Daredevil' Casts Elodie Yung As Elektra For Season Two
There's currently no word on how big of a role Elektra will play in season two, but based on her long history with the Devil of Hell's Kitchen from ... «Science Fiction, Jul 15»
6
Devil of a baseball clinic - Local Sports - The Hermiston Herald
Hermiston Parks and Recreation is offering local youth baseball players and opportunity to take part in a clinic conducted by professional ... «Hermiston Herald, Jul 15»
7
Farm accident survivors share their shocking stories - Farmers Weekly
“The screen was smashed, but the quick-dial worked and I phoned my wife, who had a devil of a job trying to get an ambulance quickly, only ... «FarmersWeekly, Jul 15»
8
Bob Hazen enjoying devil of a good time
Riverside High grad Bob Hazen is reprising his role as Mr. Applegate, the devil, at the New Castle Playhouse. If You Go. What: "Damn Yankees ... «Ellwood City Ledger, Jul 15»
9
Matt & Foggy Are At It Again In First 'Daredevil' Season 2 Set Pictures
... Frank Castle AKA the violent vigilante known as the Punisher, who is said to be going head to head with the Devil of Hell's Kitchen a good bit. «Science Fiction, Jul 15»
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Another View - Michael C. Ward: My dad could have taught racists a …
We're having a devil of a time with these kids. We can't get through to them. You're the only adult in town that they respect and will listen to.” «The Union Leader, Jul 15»

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