10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GROCKLE»
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grockle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
grockle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
GROCKLE grockle. A regular visitor to the Torbay area: 1962, when used in a film
(The System) scripted by Peter Draper. Mr Draper didn'tyinvent the term, which
arose from a remark that the hordes of visitors resembled clowns, Grocks, ...
David crouched down and touched Grockle's scales. Theyfelt leathery and dull,
unpleasantly clammy. “Thenwhybother trying? What wasshehoping to achieve
with him?” “And what's going to happen to him?” Zanna added quickly, anxiety ...
3
Amy and Gully with Aliens
When we grockle, our faces turn blue, and — " "Gully! We can't—" "Yes we can,
Amy. Did you forget? Mom and Dad said we're both old enough to grockle. Think!
Think, and you'll remember." "Oh, uh . . . yes." Amy tried not to look puzzled.
4
The Island of Mad Scientists: Being an Excursion to the ...
Doctors Smoot and Grockle stood beside it, along with Will, the sheeplike boy.
They were looking out over the water toward the gray stone bulk of Invermisery
House. Dr. Grockle turned to greet Rab. “Glad you are here, my boy! Exciting
news!
5
The English Riviera: Paignton, Brixham & Torquay Through Time
Grockle. Alley. Torbay Road, Paignton, as it appeared before the First World War.
Today it is filled with shops aimed at tourists, selling fudge, rock, and traditional
trinkets. It is referred to by locals as Grockle Alley, 'grockle' being the dialect ...
Anthony Poulton-Smith, 2013
I found Nick Lowes, from our buddy ship Grockle, on our foredeck attempting to
tame his airborne inflatable dinghy. He had come to warn us that Winetta, which
had been lying ahead was dragging down towards us, and to offer any help we ...
7
Rain & Fire: A Companion to the Last Dragon Chronicles
Grockle, the young natural dragon who turned to stone at the end of Icefire, has
been brought backto theDragons' Den, where he rests inabasketofstraw. With the
aid of the young Fainbeing and a drop of Bonnington's saliva, the Pennykettle ...
Chris d'Lacey, Jay d'Lacey, 2012
Whenitwas sure it would notbe detected, it flew silently acrossthe room, invisible
exceptforthe flecksofsoot thatwere tracing its outline and flicking off its wings. It
landedon the workbench. On tiptoes it approachedthe stone dragon, Grockle.
UNION. Grockle. took off a second too late. Perhaps it was his juvenile
inexperience. Perhaps he was awed to be in the presence of a dragon so mighty.
Most likely he simply believed there was no real reason for Gawaine to attack. It
was the ...
She hated school and hated the ritual of the bus journey to get to the place — the
taunts of 'grockle' from some of the younger boys, the bitchy comments from most
of the girls — but anything was better than the awful, antiseptic calm that ...
L. H. Maynard, M. P. N. Sims, 2002
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GROCKLE»
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grockle is used in the context of the following news items.
NOSTALGIA: Westcountry writer David Hill on a new book that …
Tiz a beauuuutiful place,” as a passing grockle goes by. On second thoughts perhaps not. Best to let sleeping stereotypes lie. Neither Nowt nor ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
Bennies vs. locals: A true Jersey shore rivalry or just good fun?
In the English seacoast towns of Cornwall, locals have long referred to tourists with the terms "grockle" or "emmet." In California, coastal ... «NJ.com, Jun 15»
Devon Council allows girls to be kept in locked room so mum can …
Profile image for grockle. grockle | April 21 2015, 11:29AM. Jorgeben, The ... Dunno why you feel the need to mention me grockle ??!!!?? I in no ... «Exeter Express and Echo, Apr 15»
26 ways not to stand out as an outsider if you move to Plymouth or …
It takes less than five minutes to spot an incomer, grockle or emmet when they move to Plymouth - according to research by a city estate agent. «Plymouth Herald, Apr 15»
Exeter Muslim community say peace was at the heart of their …
Profile image for grockle · grockle | February 16 2015, 12:27AM. dalago, Exeterboy and Fluffball. We live in a democracy. The people of ... «Exeter Express and Echo, Feb 15»
Grockles: the second-home-owning out-of-towners ruining the West …
“Grockle” is what they call second-home out-of-towners in Devon. My second home is in Cornwall. We're called “Emmets” there. Emmets? «The Guardian, Nov 14»
BBC journalist "guilty" of wrongly claiming Cornish call tourists …
The Radio 4's PM programme received complaints after his report claimed: “The grockle, as visitors are called, can get a hostile reception form ... «Western Morning News, Nov 14»
How to buy a second home – and get along with the village
... 'grockles' to describe non-locals. Just go into the village shop, smile sweetly and say, 'Don't worry, I'm not a grockle,' and you will be all right. «Telegraph.co.uk, Sep 14»
Teenager killed in road crash
Exclusive: THE term 'grockle' should be banned in Burnham-On-Sea as part of a bid to make the town more tourism friendly, it has been claimed this week. «Burnham-On-Sea, May 13»
Travel views: April 6 to 12, 2013
Bill Clinton praises tourism's power for peace. 10 Apr 2013. The changing face of Saudi Arabia. 10 Apr 2013. Call for 'grockle' to be banned. «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 13»
