ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PERIOD
Peryod, from Latin periodus, from Greek periodos circuit, from peri- + hodos way.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERIOD»
The term «period» is very widely used and occupies the
2.234 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «PERIOD»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
period.
The whole period has taught me that I enjoy being part of an ensemble rather than just a front man. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy that too, but I get more enjoyment out of really listening to everyone.
My thing is music, period.
My primary influences were the best jazz players from the 50's and 60's and later some of the pop people from the same time period along with the better of the well known blues musicians.
Every woman in her late 20s goes through a period where she just doesn't believe love is out there anymore, but it is. And I think the minute you stop looking for it is when it comes for you.
I know what it's like to be left out... I certainly went through a period of time where I got made fun of and people were so mean to me, so I can really relate to that.
I love being someone I'm not for a period of time. I love every minute of being in someone else's skin.
I like to work for a while, and then do nothing for some period.
The interval between the decay of the old and the formation and establishment of the new constitutes a period of transition which must always necessarily be one of uncertainty, confusion, error, and wild and fierce fanaticism.
The second half of the '60s really was a kind of learning period, in terms of writing, for me.
I frequently hear our present period described as uncertain, confused, chaotic.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERIOD»
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period in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
period and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Period: A Girl's Guide to Menstration with a Parent's Guide
Discusses the physical and psychological changes at the onset of menstruation. Includes a guide for parents and teachers.
JoAnn Loulan, Bonnie Worthen, 2001
The culmination of Cooper's explorations into sex and death, youth culture, and the search for the ineffable object of desire, Period is a breathtaking, mesmerizing final statement to the five-book cycle it completes.
Simple text and photographs introduce the period and explain how and when to use it.
Mary Elizabeth Salzmann, 2001
4
Jewish Writings of the Second Temple
Period: Apocrypha, ...
This volume describes that part of the rich literary production of ancient Judaism which was not contained in the Hebrew Bible nor in rabbinic literature.
5
A History of Psychology: Mediaeval and Early Modern
Period
First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
George Sidney Brett, 2002
6
A History of the Maghrib in the Islamic
Period
A new history of North Africa within the Islamic period from the Arab conquest to the present.
7
The Reading Nation in the Romantic
Period
This 2004 book investigates how the national culture can be understood through a study of books that were read.
8
The History of Medieval Canon Law in the Classical
Period, ...
This latest volume in the ongoing History of Medieval Canon Law series covers the period from Gratian's initial teaching of canon law during the 1120s to just before the promulgation of the Decretals of Pope Gregory IX in 1234.
Wilfried Hartmann, Kenneth Pennington, 2008
9
A History of Israelite Religion in the Old Testament
Period
This book, the second of two volumes, offers a comprehensive history of Israelite religion.
10
Religion, Learning and Science in the 'Abbasid
Period
Writings in learned subjects from the period eighth to thirteenth centuries, AD.
M. J. L. Young, J. D. Latham, R. B. Serjeant, 2006
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERIOD»
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period is used in the context of the following news items.
Onset of 1st period can vary widely
Q: I have heard that after a girl starts breast development , you should expect the onset of her menstrual period to follow in one to two years. «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»
Isle of Wight scandal makes racy BBC period drama
A SCANDAL that rocked the Isle of Wight and sent shockwaves through Georgian society will be brought to TV screens. Based on the story of ... «Isle of Wight County Press, Jul 15»
MacKaye Water special filing period
The San Juan County Elections Office announces a special three day filing period July 29 at 8 a.m. through July 31 at 4:30 p.m. for three ... «Islands' Sounder, Jul 15»
Victorian Period home on Reid Terrace
This beautiful 5800 square-foot, 14-room mansion stood vacant without heat and maintenance for several years. When Sean Hale and Ingrid ... «Wicked Local Swampscott, Jul 15»
“I love you, period.”
“I love you, period.” Those are the words we long to hear. We would give up riches to have those words whispered with conviction in our ears. «Casper Journal, Jul 15»
Celyad SA's Quiet Period Set To Expire on July 29th (NASDAQ:CYAD)
Celyad SA logo Celyad SA's (NASDAQ:CYAD) quiet period is set to expire on Wednesday, July 29th. Celyad SA had issued 1,460,000 shares ... «sleekmoney, Jul 15»
Here's why an artist has added period stains on the dresses of some …
Girls get their period once a month. Sometimes it gets messy. Get over it. (full story on Instagram @SaintHoax) pic.twitter.com/509AUXA8qA. «thejournal.ie, Jul 15»
Sylva's Period Was A Set Back For Bayelsa – Alameiseigha
So, that period, I think, was a set back. Dickson has come in, we can now drive to places that were impossible before and we can see changes; ... «Leadership Newspapers, Jul 15»
Candidate filing period for Osage School Board election now open
OSAGE | Individuals interested in being candidates for one of three director positions open on the Osage School Board should contact school ... «Mason City Globe Gazette, Jul 15»
IPO Quiet Period Expiration: Natera
NTRA's IPO quiet period expires on July 27th, allowing the IPO's lead underwriters to release information about the company on July 28th. «Insider Monkey, Jul 15»
