ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SILL
Old English syll; related to Old Norse svill sill, Icelandic svoli tree trunk, Old High German swella sill, Latin solum ground.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SILL»
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25.842 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SILL»
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sill in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
sill and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Carbine and Lance: The Story of Old Fort
Sill
From extensive research, conversations with both Indian and white eye witnesses, and his familiarity with Indian life and army affairs, Captain Nye has written an unforgettable account of these stirring time.
Wilbur Sturtevant Nye, 2013
2
Popular Mechanics Complete Home How-to
The sill is a fundamental part of a window frame, and because of its size and
location, suffers from more exposure to the elements. This exposure can lead to
rot. Repairing a sill usually is not a difficult job, but replacing one can be. A
window ...
Albert Jackson, David Day, 2009
3
Principles of Home Inspection: Systems and Standards
Good sills have a pronounced slope, down away from the window. Good sills
also include a projection out from the wall so that water running off the sill does
not soak the wall below. The same comments are true of door sills, although
reverse ...
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5
Contractor's Guide to the Building Code
Figure 12-15 Foundation bolts and hold-down straps cast in place Figure 12-16
Sill plates with both a hold-down and anchor. Areas where the possibility of
termite damage is considered very heavy are shown in Figure R301.2(6) (Figure
...
In this house the doorframe starts with the door sill across the bottom, a pair of
side jambs, and the jamb across the top. Two frame stiles runningfrom the door
sill to the structural plate hold the head jamb in place. The pilasters bridge the ...
7
Mastering Rhinoplasty: A Comprehensive Atlas of Surgical ...
Although many excisional configurations exist for narrowing the alar bases, I
have simpli- fied them into three types of excisions: nostril sill, alar wedge, and
combined (Fig. 5.5). A few technical points: (1) the decision as to the indication
and ...
8
The Natural House: A Complete Guide to Healthy, ...
Log wall construction begins with the bottom logs, known as sill logs. These rest
directly on the foundation and are attached by anchor bolts. Take your time when
preparing and installing sill logs. Because they “set the tone” for the whole ...
9
The geranium on the window
sill just died, but teacher you ...
Illustrations by a variety of artists accompany brief text describing children's feelings about and experiences with teachers and school.
10
The Palisades
Sill, New Jersey
Since then, the Palisades Sill has attracted the attention of many geologists
seeking an understanding of the process of differentiation. Many eminent
geologists (Sosman, Bowen, Fenner, Daly, Bailey, Barth, Walker, and others)
have added ...
Kenneth Russell Walker, 1969
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SILL»
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sill is used in the context of the following news items.
Capitals sign forward Sill to one-year contract
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed center Zach Sill to a one-year, two-way contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian ... «NHL.com, Jul 15»
Fort Sill tribe challenges decision from gambling panel
The Fort Sill Apache Tribe contends in a motion filed late last week that the decision made by the National Indian Gaming Commission in May is contrary to law ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
Fort Sill recovers body of missing soldier
FORT SILL, Okla._The body of a Fort Sill soldier whose car was found swept away in Medicine Bluff Creek earlier this week has been recovered. Officials say at ... «KSWO, May 15»
Robbery suspect caught on Fort Sill
_It was a chaotic evening for investigators in Lawton after a man wanted for an early-morning robbery led police on a manhunt after he crossed onto Fort Sill and ... «KSWO, May 15»
Person of interest: Maple Leafs forward Zach Sill
Frankly, it would be fair if you had never heard of Sill before he was included in the Pittsburgh Penguins' deal to acquire Daniel Winnik from the Toronto Maple ... «Sportsnet.ca, Feb 15»
Fort Sill Marine's Leg Amputated Following Rattlesnake Bite
Kemp and two other Marines had just finished some testing in Fort Sill. The men decided to go for a hike in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge near Rush ... «news9.com KWTV, Feb 15»
'The Voice' Results: Ryan Sill Saved With Reagan James & Anita …
Tonight, Ryan Sill was saved by America, while contestants Reagan James and Anita Antoinette were sent home. Watch the elimination above. Kicking off the ... «Heavy.com, Nov 14»
Gwen Stefani's contestant Ryan Sill is saved by viewers on The Voice
Lorded for her engaging banter and sizzling performances, the 45-year-old singer had another win on Tuesday - her contestant Ryan Sill was saved by the ... «Daily Mail, Nov 14»
1800 immigrants processed through Fort Sill
FILE - In this June 17, 2014 file photo, a sign is pictured at Scott Gate, one of the entrances to Fort Sill, in Fort Sill, Okla. A spokesman for the U.S. Department of ... «Washington Times, Aug 14»
Reports: Illegal immigrant children to move out of Fort Sill facility this …
UPDATE 8/8 8:57 a.m.: Authorities from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that all of the immigrant children who were held at Fort Sill ... «kfor.com, Aug 14»
