ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FACTOTUM
From Medieval Latin, from Latin fac! do! + tōtum, from tōtus (adj) all.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FACTOTUM»
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Charles Bukowski's posthumous legend continues to grow. Factotum is a masterfully vivid evocation of slow-paced, low-life urbanity and alcoholism, and an excellent introduction to the fictional world of Charles Bukowski.
As Rossamund settles into his new home, he finally discovers the true story of his origins, a story that must remain hidden if he is to survive in a land divided by the conflict between men and monsters.
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Monsterblood Tattoo #3:
FACTOTUM
Rossamund has exchanged Winstermill and the dangerous life of a lamplighter for Brandenbrass and an even more dangerous life as factotum to the aristocratic monsterslayer, Europe.
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Against the American Dream: Essays on Charles Bukowski
While Bukowski's critique in Post Office focused on a large bureaucratic
institution, in Factotum, he criticized the institution of work per se. In the course of
the decade the novel spans, Henry Chinaski holds twenty-odd jobs in New
Orleans, Los ...
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Advances in Natural Language Processing: 4th International ...
MDW(wf,cij) = ⎧ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎨ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎩ 0 ifDom(wf) = Dom(cij) 1/f ∗ 1/j if Dom(wf)
= Dom(cij) ∧ Dom(wf) = “Factotum” 10−1 ∗ (1/f ∗ 1/j) if Dom(wf) = Dom(cij) (6) ∧
Dom(wf) = “Factotum” In this way we could obtain a precision of 78.33% and a ...
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Tools and Algorithms for the Construction and Analysis of ...
The tools provided by Factotum are normally used by higher-level application
code to perform some kind of symbolic computation, such as set-based or term-
rewriting calculations. The applications programmer attaches labels to the tree-
like ...
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Julio-Claudian Building Programs: A Quantitative Study in ...
FACTOTUMS Our definition of a factotum differs slightly from the dictionary's. The
dictionary says that a factotum is a person having diverse activities or
responsibilities; that is, a general servant. Our factotum will have diverse
responsibilities ...
M. K. Thornton, R. L. Thornton, 1989
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An Interpretive Guide to Operatic Arias: A Handbook for ...
Within seconds Liu will have stabbed herself to death. I prefer to have her end the
final outcry of her despair with the same dignity that has characterized her
throughout the opera. Rossini, IlBarbiere diSiviglia "Largo al factotum" baritone
tutti mi ...
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A Reference Guide for English Studies
The ESTC group at the British Library has also been publishing an irregular
newsletter, Factotum, since 1978 [Z124.F344]. A cumulative Index to Factotum
Numbers 1-20 was compiled by Charles Wheelton Hind and published in 1985.
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World Dictionary of Foreign Expressions: A Resource for ...
By deed and design. The evidence shows that the offense was committed facto et
animo. See animo et corpore. factotum n., pl. factotums [Med. L. from L. fac do,
make (1); totum the whole, all (2): Do all or the whole.] 1. An all-purpose servant.
Gabriel Adeleye, Kofi Acquah-Dadzie, Thomas J. Sienkewicz, 1999
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FACTOTUM»
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Glenn Close rides into the Sunset again says BAZ BAMIGBOYE
The movie was also notable for featuring the one-time director Erich Von Stroheim as Desmond's factotum Max von Mayerling. Wilder once ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Lettings industry unhappy about proposed tenancy changes in …
Tophe Boiseau, Owner of Factotum Letting, said the proposed legislation ignores the concerns of the private rented sector and the University ... «Property Wire, Jul 15»
An American citizen
Yes, since this is a special day for all Americans, I am recumbent in the factotum that it is your very basic right to be wrong." "Which one? «Journal Advocate, Jul 15»
Beer Calendar: Find Pickles, Pears, Pilsners and Patios at Colorado …
Factotum Brewhouse will tap 5280 IPA today at 6 p.m.; the West Coast-style IPA was made by guest brewer and local beer lover Steve Comeau ... «Westword, Jul 15»
Vowelless Album in Tow, Welsh Psych-Rockers Super Furry …
"The stars were just in alignment," insists Cian Ciarán ("KEY-an Kieran"), multi-instrumentalist and something of the group factotum. "We didn't ... «Village Voice, Jul 15»
Your very basic right to be wrong
Yes, since this is a special day for all Americans, I am recumbent in the factotum that it is your very basic right to be wrong.” “Which one? «Sidney Daily News, Jul 15»
US, Russian guests to the fore in free concerts
Italian opera: Largo al factotum from Rossini's The Barber of Seville (a virtuoso performance by Ladyuk); rarely done and quite difficult, Elena's ... «Buenos Aires Herald, Jul 15»
Arthur and George presents crime at its comfiest
... crime series is Arthur and Woody, Sir Arthur's factotum. Their odd-couple chemistry is a lot of fun (especially as played by Martin Clunes and ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
Capital Stage Presents BLACK GIRL BLUES
In 2010 Anthony released two self published novels - DECONSTRUCTED and ARRANGED FAILURE - and formed Factotum FilmWorks. «Broadway World, Jul 15»
WATCH: 'Sixth Gun' creator Cullen Bunn's tips for young comic writers
Cullen Bunn (@cullenbunn), creator of The New York Times best-selling series The Sixth Gun (Oni Press) and industry factotum, paid an ... «SILive.com, Jul 15»
