ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FRANK
From Old French franc, from Medieval Latin francus free; identical with Frank (in Frankish Gaul only members of this people enjoyed full freedom).
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO FRANK
PRESENT
Present
I frank
you frank
he/she/it franks
we frank
you frank
they frank
Present continuous
I am franking
you are franking
he/she/it is franking
we are franking
you are franking
they are franking
Present perfect
I have franked
you have franked
he/she/it has franked
we have franked
you have franked
they have franked
Present perfect continuous
I have been franking
you have been franking
he/she/it has been franking
we have been franking
you have been franking
they have been franking
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I franked
you franked
he/she/it franked
we franked
you franked
they franked
Past continuous
I was franking
you were franking
he/she/it was franking
we were franking
you were franking
they were franking
Past perfect
I had franked
you had franked
he/she/it had franked
we had franked
you had franked
they had franked
Past perfect continuous
I had been franking
you had been franking
he/she/it had been franking
we had been franking
you had been franking
they had been franking
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will frank
you will frank
he/she/it will frank
we will frank
you will frank
they will frank
Future continuous
I will be franking
you will be franking
he/she/it will be franking
we will be franking
you will be franking
they will be franking
Future perfect
I will have franked
you will have franked
he/she/it will have franked
we will have franked
you will have franked
they will have franked
Future perfect continuous
I will have been franking
you will have been franking
he/she/it will have been franking
we will have been franking
you will have been franking
they will have been franking
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would frank
you would frank
he/she/it would frank
we would frank
you would frank
they would frank
Conditional continuous
I would be franking
you would be franking
he/she/it would be franking
we would be franking
you would be franking
they would be franking
Conditional perfect
I would have frank
you would have frank
he/she/it would have frank
we would have frank
you would have frank
they would have frank
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been franking
you would have been franking
he/she/it would have been franking
we would have been franking
you would have been franking
they would have been franking
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you frank
we let´s frank
you frank
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
franking
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «FRANK»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
frank.
I'm all for awkward, frank, sometimes painful conversations about things that give everyone a better perspective on who they are in the here and now, and how they want to proceed from there.
This continent, an open palm spread frank before the sky.
Of course I want to take the last shot, let's be quite frank: I've been doing for nine years already, and I've made a ton of them.
One must be frank to be relevant.
Frank Sinatra did 'Born Free', Tony Bennett did 'Walkabout,' but you have no control over who does what, really. So you just hold yourself responsible for the stuff you do, and then get filthy rich on all this stuff that other people have done.
Frank Sobotka in 'The Wire' on HBO was one of the greatest characters I've ever played. They cut his throat at the end of that season. There's something about creative coupling that seems to go with great characters, and the fact that you can never play them again once you're done.
I have heard some stuff that might be influenced by my records, but it's usually pretty wacky and off-the-wall, which is kind of annoying, to be frank.
I am a very frank person and that's how I hope to remain. What you see is what you get.
To be quite frank and honest with you, it drives me absolutely crazy when my kids fight, the sound of them fighting and not getting along.
Frank was the BOSS and was not open to anything that was not from his head. There were no arguments about music because if you did, he would show you where the door was. Period.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRANK»
Discover the use of
frank in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
frank and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
'Jim Woodring may be the most important cartoonist of his generation. The Frank stories are masterpieces, each and every one. Read them. Re-read them. Every cell in your body will remember this spellbinding, visionary work.' Scott McCloud.
2
The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition
It remains a beloved and deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of the human spirit. Restored in this Definitive Edition are diary entries that were omitted from the original edition.
Anne Frank, Otto M. Frank, Mirjam Pressler, 2011
3
Anne
Frank: Reflections on Her Life and Legacy
A concise, readable volume of the articles and memoirs most relevant for understanding the life, death, and legacy of Anne Frank.
Hyman Aaron Enzer, Sandra Solotaroff-Enzer, 2000
Recounts the life and career of the inventive and controversial rock musician, and includes information on his philosophies on art, his opinions on the music industry, and his thoughts on raising children.
But when the Nazi death grip tightens over France, Nicole is forced into hiding, and begins a struggle for survival that brings her face to face with Anne Frank. "This is a powerful and affecting story." (KLIATT)
Cherie Bennett, Jeff Gottesfeld, 2002
6
Passions Within Reason: The Strategic Role of the Emotions
In looking at the behavior of the "me-generation" the author acknowledges the occurence of selfless acts and argues that looking out for number one may require looking out for others too
FRANK, the story about the first successful brain transplant, explores the age-old question of human identity . . . and demonstrates the impact a single individual can have on the lives of others.
8
A
Frank O'Connor Reader
' Except for the masterpiece, 'Guest of the Nation, ' the stories included here have been out of print for twenty years, and one story had been previously unpublished.
Frank O'Connor, Michael A. Steinman, 1994
9
The Play of the Diary of Anne
Frank
A dramatization of The Diary of Anne Frank, recording the experiences of a young Jewish girl who hid from the Nazis for two years before being sent to a concentration camp.
Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, 1958
10
Angela's Ashes: A Memoir
Angela's Ashes, imbued on every page with Frank McCourt's astounding humor and compassion, is a glorious book that bears all the marks of a classic.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRANK»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
frank is used in the context of the following news items.
Frank Kaminsky a Charlotte Hornet, but NBA rookie at home at Benet
Frank Kaminsky, right, puts up a shot for Charlotte during an NBA summer league game against Orlando. (John Raoux, Associated Press). «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
Fans must keep waiting for Frank Lampard's NYCFC debut
Frank Lampard won't be making his much-anticipated New York City debut on Sunday after all, sidelined by a midweek injury. But NYCFC fans ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
Frank Guinta did not address FEC violations in his first town hall …
U.S. Rep Frank Guinta held a town hall in Alton on Saturday, July 11, 2015. This was his first town hall since the Federal Election Commission ... «Concord Monitor, Jul 15»
Miguel Issues Statement After Frank Ocean Diss
*Miguel sent Black Twitter into overdrive recently when he said that he makes better music than Frank Ocean. Why the shade? PR stunt ... «Eurweb.com, Jul 15»
Stefania Gross Frank (1922-2015): WWII Polish underground worker …
BOWLING GREEN — Stefania Gross Frank, a retired director of the language laboratory at Bowling Green State University who was active on ... «Toledo Blade, Jul 15»
Was Frank Sinatra a Zionist?
To mark what would have been Frank Sinatra's centennial year, Duke University Professor Shalom Goldman explores Sinatra's deep ... «Al-Bawaba, Jul 15»
Share “'Dune' at 50: Frank Herbert's sci-fi...”
Frank Herbert, the unlikely author of the book, had been writing since he was 19, according to an excellent retrospective piece in July 3's The ... «NewsOK.com, Jul 15»
Erie County DA Frank Sedita talks sociopaths, drugs and what he …
Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III is the third generation in a family of public servants. His grandfather, former mayor Frank A. «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
Ol' Blue Eyes is back! Frank Sinatra's daughter speaks of her joy at …
The world was mourning the passing of her father, 20th Century icon Frank Sinatra. He had just died of a massive heart attack, aged 82. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
Rangers Minor League Insider: Frank Lopez takes aim in Double A
It's been more than a month since left-hander Frank Lopez was promoted to Double A Frisco from High A High Desert. After an excellent start in ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
