10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERFOND»
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overfond in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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Female Infanticide in India: A Feminist Cultural History
In terms of the text of the Jhareja fable, Tod's analysis implies that the father in the
fable is an overfond father who ... the infanticidal father as an overfond parent; the
colo- nial myth of the impoverished Rajput father who “would throw away his ...
Rashmi Dube Bhatnagar, Reena Dube, 2012
2
Philly Stakes: An Amanda Pepper Mystery, #2
I am dangerously overfond of his salt-and-pepper curly hair, light blue eyes,
slouch, drawl and all the ephemera that make up his style. Actually, I am overfond
of him, period. At least, I think so. He's never around long enough to be sure.
3
The Ladies of Grace Adieu: and Other Stories
I myself, when only six or seven, almost died of the red spot. Have these children
had the red spot?" "No, sir." "Indeed? Our grandparents understood these things
better, I think. They would not permit themselves to get overfond of children until ...
4
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R)
Overfond, ōvėrfond′, adj. fond to excess.—adv.Overfond ′ly. Overforward,
ōvėrfor′wärd, adj.too forwardor officious. —n.Overfor′wardness. Overfreight,
ōvėrfrāt′, v.t. to overload. Overfull, ōvėrfool′,adj.(Shak.) too full.—n.Overfull ′
ness.
5
The Sunday of Life: A Novel
"That I'm not overfond of aperitifs." "Of course. Of course." "It was your good lady
who told me that." He's embarrassed by that look, which makes his ears burn and
which he can't manage to intercept with his own, which is greatly overmoistened
...
6
Holy bible - Message: Message bible
He must know what he's talking about, not be overfond of wine, not pushy but
gentle, not thin skinned, not moneyhungry. Hemust handlehis own affairs well,
attentive tohis own children andhaving theirrespect. For if someoneis unable ...
7
The Secret Keeper: A Novel of Kateryn Parr
“I am already overfond of strawberries,” he said, his voice quiet but rough as he
cupped my hand with one of his own before plucking out the berry with the other.
“I must have a care 'ere I become overfond of their bearer as well.” I ducked my ...
He must know what he's talking about, not be overfond of wine, not pushy but
gentle, not thin-skinned, not money-hungry. He must handle his own affairs well,
attentive to his own children and having their respect. For if someone is unable to
...
"Oh, he's not one at all; whatever attention Mr. Sparshot pays me is only to annoy
me, and that's why we do nothing but quarrel." "Well, I don't see much reason for
quarreling. I was never overfond of his father, but this young man, now — well, ...
10
The Memoirs of Count Witte
He replied, "She thinks that I perlustrate her letters and that is why she is not
overfond of me." I thought to myself: if the Empress thinks so, she must have good
reason to, for all ministers of interior love to read other people's mail, especially
that ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERFOND»
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overfond is used in the context of the following news items.
Azar Nafisi: “Over the years I have often thought of Alice as my ideal …
... or uncle who was overfond of a hooka. But Alice, who had never seen a hooka-smoking caterpillar, quite naturally asked him, “Who are you? «Salon, Jul 15»
The Queen of Spades, Coliseum, London — review
Paulina, richly sung by Catherine Young, is played as a tart who is overfond of the vodka bottle. Nicholas Pallesen and Gregory Dahl are well ... «Financial Times, Jun 15»
Sui He Dares to Wear Jeans on the Cover of Vogue Thailand …
“This is the first Vogue Thailand cover which I am not overfond of. Loathe the denim masthead. It looks like a preview cover, based on a U.K. ... «The Fashion Spot, Apr 15»
Cardinal O'Brien the author of his own misfortune
Gossips opined only that he was no intellectual and was overfond of whiskey. They were embarrassed by his habit of singing “Mud, Mud ... «The Catholic Register, Mar 15»
It's Europe's hottest title race – but who will prevail in the …
With Grant Leadbitter excelling in midfield, Boro can be extremely convincing but Karanka's critics wonder whether he is overfond of rotation ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
Pope Francis, science fiction lover
Benson is overfond of turgid passages wherein some character sits around thinking and praying, or praying and thinking, or merely thinking. «Salon, Mar 15»
25 Harry Potter Characters, Ranked By Dateability
... Would probably always compare you to Harry Potter. Has about eighteen (sorry, seventeen) overprotective older brothers. Overfond of hexes. «Bustle, Feb 15»
Darts: Four top players take flight
I'm not overfond of flying." Lewis added: "I'm used to the cabin crew shutting the doors but it looks like I am going to have to do it myself.". «SkySports, Feb 15»
Naomi Watts Stars on Harper's Bazaar Germany's 'Stunning …
I'm not overfond of Naomi, I've always found her interviews very dull.” “Awful Photoshop around the eyes. I like everything about the newsstand ... «The Fashion Spot, Nov 14»
Dating Advice From Classic Non-Jane Austen Literature
You're a good dude, and she is perhaps just overfond of the word “yes.” 5. Make sure you know all his secrets before the wedding day. «Flavorwire, Oct 14»
