ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DIGS
Shortened from diggings, perhaps referring to where one digs or works, but see also dig in.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIGS»
The term «digs» is quite widely used and occupies the
25.641 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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7 QUOTES WITH «DIGS»
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digs.
Whoever finishes a revolution only halfway, digs his own grave.
But I dig myself, and especially if my wife digs me, I dig myself more.
Just call me a family man and an actor who digs his whole scene, side interests and all. Just say I feel mighty good at the ripe old age of 27.
Each one seems to be, in some way, essentially different from the others, and each is a surprise to me. I think that making books, or any kind of art, might also be like mining. The artist digs into his or her life and imagination and never knows what they'll find. That's the adventure.
In trying to scramble out of a hole, it sometimes digs it deeper.
The wretch who digs the mine for bread, or ploughs, that others may be fed, feels less fatigued than that decreed to him who cannot think or read.
As one digs deeper into the national character of the Americans, one sees that they have sought the value of everything in this world only in the answer to this single question: how much money will it bring in?
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIGS»
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digs in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
digs and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Marty McGuire
Digs Worms!
A funny, accessible chapter-book series about an irrepressible third grader.
The fourth novel in the Aunt Dimity crime series, for fans of M. C. Beaton and Ann Granger.
Walter and Sara Simm, in their fifties, move to the country, where Walter--to increasing media attention--excavates a utopian apartment complex and Sara records his progress in her paintings
What would you do if your pet ant escaped from her ant farm? Would you follow her? Even if you had promised your mama to eat your pie, and drink your milk, and stay in your cozy burrow? Scritch. Scratch. Scritch. Alfred digs. And digs.
Lindsay Barrett George, 2008
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Designer
Digs: Finding Area and Surface Area
Additional concepts include parallel lines, right angles, irregular polygons, decomposing shapes, and area nets. This book features a discover activity, history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"--
Renata Brunner-Jass, 2013
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Torosaurus and Other Dinosaurs of the Badlands
Digs in Montana
Boneheaded, duck-billed, and armored--what a display of dinosaur types! These animals lived in forests that are now the dry plains of Montana. Dig up facts about how these animals lived in prehistoric times.
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Jake
Digs a Hole, Luke and the Bug Man
How will Jake's knowledge of the tides help him save the day? Luke can change his failing grade in science to a B by helping the visiting insect expert. Will he succeed, or will he bug his idol? Read these stories to find out.
Dina Anastasio, Amanda Jenkins, 2011
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Xiaosaurus and Other Dinosaurs of the Dashanpu
Digs in China
Millions of years ago, a variety of dinosaurs lived in what is now part of Asia. Giant plant-eaters and big and small predators lived together. Investigate what dinosaur life was like long ago.
Trisha Speed Shaskan, 2008
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Pretty Pet-Friendly: Easy Ways to Keep Spot's
Digs Stylish & ...
This book aims to help readers live well with their pets, creating a harmonious environment in which both animals and humans are happy.
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Deep Alberta: Fossil Facts and Dinosaur
Digs
Noted naturalist and author John Acorn showcases Alberta’s palaeontological history in 80 succinct essays. With collaboration of Royal Tyrrell Museum.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIGS»
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digs is used in the context of the following news items.
Joe Root digs England team out of a hole in Cardiff - FT.com
Joe Root digs England team out of a hole in Cardiff. Matthew Engel. Share. Print; Clip; Gift Article. Comments. Yorkshire batsman answers ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
Top 5 Archaeological Digs You Can Volunteer for in the US - Clapway
A lot of archaeological digs are either field training, or looking for volunteers. The only requirements are age and an application! So, here are ... «Clapway, Jul 15»
Otago man digs a snow cave to survive | Stuff.co.nz
A man was forced to dig a snow cave after becoming lost on a tramp in a remote part of Otago. The 24-year-old went tramping on Tuesday ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
OSG Sports :: The NFL Digs in Signs Stadium Partnership in London
Yes, the NFL is trying very hard to plant and firm up its roots in London. And the flirtation with putting a franchise there will continue. The league ... «SportsBlog.com, Jul 15»
SOMERSET: Pete Trego digs in to ensure the draw | Bristol Post
FROM 69-0 to 84-5 in the space of five overs, and then a match-saving partnership of 120 from Pete Trego and Lewis Gregory – following ... «Bristol Post, Jul 15»
Caroline Vu's That Summer in Provincetown digs deep into a …
Ask most novelists why they wrote a certain book, and you'll likely as not get a helpless shrug in return. Pinpointing the impetus for the hard ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
Notch Brewing Co. gets new digs in Salem - Food & dining - The …
Chris Lohring never planned on opening another brewery. In 1993, Lohring founded Charlestown's Tremont Brewery. Giants Samuel Adams ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
24 DIGs demoted | Pakistan Today
24 DIGs demoted. National. 2 mins ago BY Staff Report. 235029_94700391. Twenty four DIGs have been demoted on the orders of the supreme court of ... «Pakistan Today, Jul 15»
Federation digs deep with major commitment to preserve cemeteries …
Brett Cochran, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's new cemetery operations manager, discusses an overturned monument at Lansing ... «Cleveland Jewish News, Jul 15»
Big Freedia's new memoir digs deep into New Orleans culture …
Fans around the world must feel like they know Big Freedia by now, after three seasons of an award-winning reality show on FuseTV and an ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
