ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GOSSAMER
(A filmy cobweb): probably from gosgoose1 + somersummer1; the phrase refers to St Martin's summer, a period in November when goose was traditionally eaten; from the prevalence of the cobweb in the autumn; compare German Gänsemonat, literally: goosemonth, used for November.
2 QUOTES WITH «GOSSAMER»
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A kestrel can and does hover in the dead calm of summer days, when there is not the faintest breath of wind. He will, and does, hover in the still, soft atmosphere of early autumn, when the gossamer falls in showers, coming straight down as if it were raining silk.
It is the mass dream of inverted self, populous with fears overt and secret, that forms the continuous but gossamer thread upon which are strung as phantom beads all civilizations from the remotest past of record to that of the present day and hour.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GOSSAMER»
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Gossamer is perfect for readers not quite ready for Lois Lowry's Newbery-Award winner The Giver and also for readers interested in dreams, nightmares, spirits and the dream world.
While learning to bestow dreams, a young dream giver tries to save an eight-year-old boy from the effects of both his abusive past and the nightmares inflicted on him by the frightening Sinisteeds. Reprint.
After Juan Fuentes realizes he can bring the dead back to life, he unwittingly releases four ruthless 19th-century murderers from their unmarked graves near Brookhaven College, who wage an attack on the students of Gossamer Hall. Original.
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Gossamer Webs: The History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace ...
Readers are led step-by-step through the history and techniques of creating beautiful and rare Russian heirloom shawls with this detailed guide.
Galina Khmeleva, Carol R. Noble,
1998
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Gossamer Odyssey: The Triumph of Human-Powered Flight
Gossamer Odyssey tells the story of the historic flight of the Gossamer Albatross, a spindly, feather-light craft which on June 2, 1979, became the first human-powered aircraft to cross the English Channel.
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Gossamer Thread: My Life as a Psychotherapist
This is a book from which anyone in the helping professions has much to learn.' Patrick Casement, a psychoanalyst and author of Learning from the Patient `I found John Marzillier's book so riveting.
John Marzillier, John S. Marzillier,
2010
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Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
4.1 GOSSAMER CONDOR AND GOSSAMER ALBATROSS* Since the dawn of
civilization, we as a species have always wanted to fly like birds. We mastered
the technique of powered flight only 1 00 years ago and have moved rapidly ...
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Gossamer Axe: A Novel of Music and Magic
Chairiste alone managed to escape, and now, living in the modern world as Christa Cruitaire, a quiet harp teacher, she is all but resigned to her inability to win her beloved’s freedom . . . until she discovers that the volume and ...
The 'Kagero Nikki, ' the classic of Japanese literature here translated as 'The Gossamer Years, ' belongs to the same era that produced the celebrated 'Tale of Genji' and 'The Pillow Book.'
Michitsuna no Haha, Edward Seidensticker,
1964
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
George A. Birmingham,
2012
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GOSSAMER»
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Coffee choice says a lot about the drinker
... homeland, where it is served in the morning (never after dinner), in a nice china cup (never a paper cup) and remains a gossamer little treat. «The Australian, Jul 15»
Warren Gerds/Critic at Large: Review: Door Shakespeare's 'The …
Some productions dress the character in gauze and gossamer – filmy material that casts the character as a fairy, a kind of large Tinker Bell. «WeAreGreenBay.com, Jul 15»
Introducing: Kygo
... Great Expectations, God Help the Girl and The Riot Club, has already proven himself a majestic vocalist, with his gossamer falsetto on […]. «Music is my Oxygen Weekly, Jul 15»
New gardener learns from failures
Bark lice in gossamer webs are beneficial. Q: My large oak tree is covered with a cobweb-like substance and the bark has a scaly appearance. «The Daily Advertiser, Jul 15»
2015 Capital Fringe Review: 'Our Lady of the Clouds'
White gossamer curtains outline the contours of the stage; the two performers, Edward C. Nagel and Liz Dutton, clad in simple black with ... «DC Metro Theater Arts, Jul 15»
Richard Gasquet proves again that natural talent is not enough
One gossamer drop shot sent Djokovic tumbling to the floor and his racket flying into the air, like a waiter who had slipped while carrying a tray ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
CHUlicious brings fiery Sichuan cuisine to Mount Laurel
The crystal wontons ($5.95) delivered a hefty serving of gossamer chicken dumplings, piled over a puddle of earthy chili sauce shot through ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
LongHouse Auction Online
LongHouse Reserve's “On Gossamer Wings” benefit will be held on July 18, but the art auction tied to it is already online at the Paddle8 ... «East Hampton Star, Jul 15»
2015 Capital Fringe Review: 'BellyFunkShun'
Gorgeous Asala and Wuiping, part Bond girls, part strippers, perform contortions in silver gossamer wings. Asala especially dazzles ... «DC Metro Theater Arts, Jul 15»
Heroes are everywhere … just take a look (or read a book)
... with Thor's hammer and vanquish notorious villains such as the Green Goblin by covering them with colored gossamer threads of Silly String. «Your Clifton Park, Jul 15»