ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DOOR
Old English duru; related to Old Frisian dure, Old Norse dyrr, Old High German turi, Latin forēs, Greek thura.
10 QUOTES WITH «DOOR»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
door.
I'm at least getting my foot in the door as far as doing straight dramatic parts, which no one would have ever considered me for in the '80s. I never objected to that because I love doing comedy, and I'm not the kind of actor that insists that unless you're doing a serious dramatic role, you're not acting.
But first, the news: The House of Commons was sealed off today after police chased an escaped lunatic through the front door during Prime Minister's question time. A spokesman at Scotland Yard said it was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
In sales, a referral is the key to the door of resistance.
Country radio certainly widens the boundaries of what I can do. Other artists may do something more edgy that gets on radio and that opens the door for me to be more edgy, I think.
My door was open part of the time, and part of the time I tried to get a nap and their voices annoyed me, and I closed it. I kept it open in summer more or less, and closed in winter.
France is the only place where you can make love in the afternoon without people hammering on your door.
I understand what's it like to work all week and on Friday night just want to go and leave your brain at the door, buy some popcorn and be thrilled by something.
Everybody always says that I'm the girl next door, which makes me think that y'all must have a lot of weird next-door neighbours.
I love shutting my front door and being at home with just my dog and me. That's when I'm happiest.
I just love the storyline, I thought it was hilarious - I loved that part when we opened the door, we all look ahead and we have to look down and see that we're actually dealing with this little boy who did this horrible thing of ordering a wife through e-mail.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOOR»
Discover the use of
door in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
door and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The Door brilliantly evokes the development of the bond between these two very different women, and the tragic ending to their relationship.
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Behind the Kitchen
Door
Jayaraman focuses on the stories of individuals, like Daniel, who grew up on a farm in Ecuador and sought to improve the conditions for employees at Del Posto; the treatment of workers behind the scenes belied the high-toned Slow Food ethic ...
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Knocking on Heaven's Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death
Katy Butler was living thousands of miles from her vigorous and self-reliant parents when the call came: a crippling stroke had left her proud seventy-nine-year-old father unable to fasten a belt or complete a sentence.
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The Millionaire Next
Door: The Surprising Secrets of ...
This bestselling resource identifies seven common traits that show up again and again among those who have accumulated wealth. The new edition, the first since 1998, includes a new Foreword for the 21st century by Dr. Stanley.
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The Slave Next
Door: Human Trafficking and Slavery in ...
Describes the practice of human trafficking that exists in the United States in the present day.
Kevin Bales, Ron Soodalter, 2010
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Archimedes and the
Door of Science
This is a book about the life and work of Archimedes, the Greek mathemetician, a book designed particularly for students in home school situations but interesting for any young reader.
The house next door to the Kennedys' is haunted by an all-pervasive evil, and the couple watches in horror as owners are engulfed by the same sinister force--until the Kennedys attempt to destroy the house themselves.
Anne Rivers Siddons, 2007
The novel traces the pressures on young women and young men of that time and class as they seek to free themselves of family control and social expectations.
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The Sociopath Next
Door
Your boss who loves to humiliate people in meetings? The colleague who stole your idea and passed it off as her own? In the pages of The Sociopath Next Door, you will realize that your ex was not just misunderstood. He’s a sociopath.
Martha Stout, Ph.D., 2005
Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself? A dreamy summer read, full of characters who stay with you long after the story is over.
Huntley Fitzpatrick, 2012
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOOR»
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door is used in the context of the following news items.
Why desperate women pushed Greece towards the exit door
They failed, and Greece has never felt closer to the exit door. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has until the end of the week to come up with ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2015 Mini Cooper S hardtop four-door review
That's true of the 2015 Mini Cooper S Hardtop four-door, which despite adding two doors, a marginally usable rear seat and 6.9 inches ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
Blake Griffin tweets out photo of a chair blocking the door at …
Apr 5, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and center DeAndre Jordan (6) on the bench in the fourth ... «For The Win, Jul 15»
Personal Safety: Easy ways to secure your back door
Your first line of defense in protecting your back door is your deadbolt. Safety experts suggest putting in a deadbolt with an extra long bolt. «KAKE, Jul 15»
Bongbong on bilateral talks: China opened the door, we shut it
"China opened the door and we shut it. The Chinese said let's talk and we snubbed them," Marcos said during a media forum, adding that the ... «Philippine Star, Jul 15»
China's stock market is crashing. That's scary news for Australia
Reality is kicking down the door of China's command economy. Given China accounts for over 30% of Australian exports, we should be worried. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Brock Lesnar Tears Off Car Door, Accidentally Throws It Into Young …
Some of you might know Brock Lesnar as an unstoppable UFC heavyweight, but since his MMA retirement he's made a return to WWE. «The Post Game, Jul 15»
This Weed Subscription Service Wants To Send Premium Buds To …
Billing itself as a premium marijuana subscription club, Potbox will ship a box of high-quality, sustainably grown cannabis to your door, directly ... «Fast Company, Jul 15»
Shocked passengers watch Tigerair plane's cockpit door FLY OPEN …
A cockpit door on a packed plane swung open in front of shocked passengers as the flight came into land. Tigerair is now investigating why the ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
Door-to-door meat salesmen swindling people in KC metro, BBB says
Door-to-door meat salesmen are swindling people out of money across the metro. Now, the BBB is urging you to be careful who you answer the ... «KSHB, Jul 15»
