ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GAUNTLET
From Old French gantelet, diminutive of gant glove, of Germanic origin.
4 QUOTES WITH «GAUNTLET»
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gauntlet.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
God answers sharp and sudden on some prayers, And thrusts the thing we have prayed for in our face, A gauntlet with a gift in it.
And, quite frankly, I fully expected to be charged with murder, because they weren't charging anybody. I did it in terms of, I felt like I was throwing down the gauntlet saying look, this is what happened. There's a family out there that needed to know what happened.
When the will defies fear, when duty throws the gauntlet down to fate, when honor scorns to compromise with death - that is heroism.
I draw the line in the dust and toss the gauntlet before the feet of tyranny, and I say segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GAUNTLET»
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gauntlet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
gauntlet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
In the concluding installment of the best-selling series, Amy and Dan Cahill learn an ultimate truth that reveals the Madrigal Mission's importance and the danger that their nefarious family members pose to the entire world.
Margaret Peterson Haddix, 2010
When Peter finds the gauntlet on a Welsh hillside, he becomes the latest link in an old legend.
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Straits of Malacca: Gateway Or
Gauntlet?
Casting a broad net across several disciplines, particularly geography and political economy, Donald Freeman examines the significance of the Straits as both a trade gateway and a choke-point that has forced generations of sailors to "run ...
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Running the
Gauntlet: Essential Business Lessons to Lead, ...
This is a wine you want to open again and again.” —Gary Vaynerchuk, co-founder, Vaynermedia.com "Running the Gauntlet just played the Trump Card.
Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, Jim Eber, 2011
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The 39 Clues Book 10: Into the
Gauntlet
The explosive finale to Scholastic's mega-selling series.
Margaret Peterson Haddix, 2011
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Gridiron
Gauntlet: The Story of the Men Who Integrated Pro ...
The Story of the Men Who Integrated Pro Football in Their Own Words Andy
Piascik. 68 Kezar Stadium just like we did in the NFL, and the league was just as
good. I don't get it. It was just as tough for me to run for those yards in '48 and '49
as ...
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Stargazer Book One:
Gauntlet
Long before he took command of the Starship Enterprise™, Captain Jean-Luc Picard led another proud vessel through the uncharted regions of the galaxy: the U.S.S. Stargazer.
Michael Jan Friedman, 2002
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Running the
Gauntlet: An Intimate History of the Modern Body ...
Jim Ward tells the detailed story of discovering his own fascination with body piercing, his founding of Gauntlet (the first body piercing studio), and the beginning of the modern body piercing industry.
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An Emotional
Gauntlet: From Life in Peacetime America to the ...
Pilot Jack Nortridge regularly assured his crew, "If you fly with me, I'm going to bring you home." This book is a testament to their strength and determination.
He is there at the request of the circus boss, Ramon Mordomo.Ramon Mordomo has experienced a series of disasters at the circus, which appear to be the work of someone trying to force him to give up the circus he loves – making him run the ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GAUNTLET»
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gauntlet is used in the context of the following news items.
Chris Froome throws down Tour gauntlet | Irish Examiner
Chris Froome throws down Tour gauntlet. Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 10:19 PM. Chris Froome challenged his rivals for the Tour de France yellow jersey to put him ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
BG Gauntlet: Good clean fun - Bowling Green Daily News: News
Participants swim and crawl under barbed wire on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the fourth annual BG Gauntlet Mud Run at Phil Moore Park. «Bowling Green Daily News, Jul 15»
My Investments: Roger Gaunt, managing director at Gauntlet Group …
Setting up Gauntlet 21 years ago has been the best investment of my time, energy and money. Are wise investors born or made? Made: Life's ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
Adidas Gauntlet 2015 Finals: Final Results from Atlanta | Bleacher …
Some of the nation's finest high school basketball talent descended on Atlanta this week for the Adidas Uprising Gauntlet Finale, and the ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
Rugby: Croker throws down gauntlet to Lions
NEW boss Will Croker has challenged Bournemouth's squad to live up to the club's long-serving heroes in a bid to shrug off last season's struggles. Player of the ... «Bournemouth Echo, Jul 15»
Thursday's Peach Jam & Gauntlet Results (NY)
Both the Nike Peach Jam and Adidas Uprising Gauntlet Finale are in full swing now with the local New York teams looking to represent the ... «Irish Illustrated, Jul 15»
Euro leaders throw down austerity gauntlet to Athens – POLITICO
Euro leaders throw down austerity gauntlet to Athens. Eurozone leaders give Athens 48 hours to pass a series of confidence-building ... «Politico, Jul 15»
Children endure firefighter gauntlet
Children from Fairchild's Youth Summer Program pour water into a bucket during a summer youth fire prevention camp, July 1, 2015, ... «DVIDS, Jul 15»
'Gauntlet: Slayer Edition' release date: More 'slayer-y' - Arrowhead
Announced by PlayStation, "Gauntlet: Slayer Edition," a four-player co-op action game, will be released this summer on PS4. This will be the ... «MNR Daily, Jul 15»
ACC Basketball: Dennis Smith, Team Loaded conclude play at …
Over the course of the Adidas Uprising Gauntlet season, Smith averaged 16.2 points, 6.9 assists and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 42.0 percent ... «Fayetteville Observer, Jul 15»
