ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRAVE
Old English græf; related to Old Frisian gref, Old High German grab, Old Slavonic grobǔ.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAVE»
The term «grave» is very widely used and occupies the
5.448 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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10 QUOTES WITH «GRAVE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
grave.
Only on the edge of the grave can man conclude anything.
It is our grave mistake that for many years we neglected pro-Western groups in order to avoid any friction with the existing rulers.
Honey, I am going to my grave with my eyelashes and my makeup on.
Heaven lent you a soul, Earth will lend a grave.
Don't go to the grave with life unused.
The actions that we take on the counterterrorism front, again, are to take actions against individuals where we believe that the intelligence base is so strong and the nature of the threat is so grave and serious, as well as imminent, that we have no recourse except to take this action that may involve a lethal strike.
Britain, along with the U.S.A., is war weary, and after the travesty of Iraq and Afghanistan, has grave misgivings in any future involvement in the Middle East. The ghost of Tony Blair and his single-minded determination to attack Iraq, at any cost, has cast a long shadow over British politics. The British public have a long collective memory.
Call it vanity, call it arrogant presumption, call it what you wish, but I would grope for the nearest open grave if I had no newspaper to work for, no need to search for and sometimes find the winged word that just fits, no keen wonder over what each unfolding day may bring.
Isn't it sad to go to your grave without ever wondering why you were born? Who, with such a thought, would not spring from bed, eager to resume discovering the world and rejoicing to be part of it?
We receive reports now on a daily basis from our own people on the ground in Darfur on widespread atrocities and grave violations of human rights against the civilian population.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAVE»
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grave in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
grave and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
One Foot in the
Grave: A Night Huntress Novel
Half-vampire Cat Crawfield is now Special Agent Cat Crawfield, woeking for the government to rid the world of the rogue undead.
2
First
Grave on the Right
This is a thrilling debut novel from Darynda Jones, an exciting newcomer to the world of paranormal romantic suspense. First Grave on the Right is the winner of the 2012 Rita Award for Best First Book.
She's is going to have to pick a side - and fast . . . 'Halfway to the Grave has breathless action, a roller-coaster plot, flashes of dark humour, and a love story that will leave you screaming for more.
In the fifteenth-century kingdom of Brittany, seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where she learns that the god of Death has blessed her with ...
5
Lincoln's
Grave Robbers
A true crime thriller -- the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body!
Harper Connelly had a lucky escape when she was hit by lightning: she didn't die.
7
Is the Rectum a
Grave?: and Other Essays
Over the course of a distinguished career, critic Leo Bersani has tackled a range of issues in his writing, and this collection gathers together some of his finest work.
8
Walter Benjamin's
Grave
Pursuing an adventure that is part ethnography, part autobiography, and part cultural criticism refracted through the object that is Walter Benjamin’s grave, Taussig, with this collection, provides his own literary memorial to the ...
9
Grave Matters: A Journey Through the Modern Funeral Industry ...
Examines the embalming process and the impact the standard funeral has on the environment while also discussing alternative eco-friendly burials.
10
The Unquiet Grave: A Word Cycle
Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Cyril Connolly, Palinurus, 1951
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAVE»
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grave is used in the context of the following news items.
Veterans' grave markers found as part of fire pit
(WTNH) — Realtors never really know what they'll find when showing clients a bank-owned property, but no one ever expected to see grave ... «WIAT 42, Jul 15»
Dissected Bodies And Grave Robbing Evidence Of Unequal …
Evidence of craniotomy at the 19th century cemetery of the Erie County Poorhouse. (Photo used with kind permission of Ken Nystrom.). «Forbes, Jul 15»
Brother and sister are sickened to find mother's grave covered in …
A grieving brother and sister are demanding to know why half a ton of rubble was left piled on top of their mother's new grave by bungling ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
NOPD officer in 'grave' condition after being hit by vehicle
An update on the condition of Officer Vernell Brown said that the veteran of the NOPD was in a coma and his condition is "grave," according to ... «WWL, Jul 15»
Requiem at an Empty Grave: Syriza's Momentous Day
Requiem at an Empty Grave: Syriza's Momentous Day. By Leo Panitch. Global Research, July 13, 2015. Socialist Project 12 July 2015. Region: Europe. «Center for Research on Globalization, Jul 15»
Police investigate as 'grave stone taken from grave and placed in a …
Constable David Coalter said, “A memorial stone is believed to have been taken from a grave and placed in a bin at the graveyard sometime ... «Fermanagh Herald, Jul 15»
In Time of Grave Tension: Prayer for the PHL's claims in the South …
The prayer "In Time of Grave Tension" asks God for peace over the islands and waters disputed by the Philippines and China. The Philippine ... «GMA News, Jul 15»
Exclusive: 'Grave concerns' for hard-won health visitor gains
It would be “absolute madness” to allow public health spending cuts to hamper hard-won increases in the number of health visitors, a leading ... «Nursing Times, Jul 15»
Senior in 'grave' condition after being struck in West Vancouver
A senior is in hospital with injuries that police describe as grave, after she was struck be ... “It's looking very, very grave at this point,” said Const. «North Shore News, Jul 15»
'Court Can Frame Charges on Grave Suspicion'
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad High Court has made it clear that, while considering the question of framing charges, it has undoubted power to ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»