10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WIMPISH»
Discover the use of
wimpish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
wimpish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Soccer, the Left, & the Farce of Multiculturalism
In fact, truth be told, they are probably more wimpish than soccer is. If soccer is
worthless because it is a wimp sport in comparison with football, then baseball
and basketball are worthless, too. If, because soccer is worthless, it doesn't
deserve ...
2
Competition and Structure: The Political Economy of ...
... course that expresses "national dignity" but also serves to make war more
probable, on the one hand, and voting for a course that expresses appeasement
or "wimpish pusillanimity" even though it also serves to reduce the probability of
war, ...
Albert Breton, Gianluigi Galeotti, Pierre Salmon, 2000
3
Bible Translation: Frames of Reference
... the propositional meaning of this sentence and the fact that it is used to
express an indirect request. Poles do not use questions to make requests, and
when English speakers do it, they sound wimpish to Poles. Poles are vastly more
inclined ...
I had confided in Alex about my secret relationship with Patrick. “Don't say that.” l
lowered my voice. “You don't know him.” “I know enough,” said Alex. “And how is
your wimpish, ageing paramour? Still back-stabbing in the palace of power?
5
The Rift Between America and Old Europe: The Distracted Eagle
After World War Two, moreover, the US and its allies established precisely the
kind of wimpish international order of rules and law courts, and institutions of
collective security, such as the UN Security Council and General Assembly, that ...
That sounded so wimpish and frightened. She wasn't wimpish and easily
frightened. At least, she didn't think so. “Yes, I am. Very wimpish.” The man
laughed. She felt his hand against her cheek again and smiled. “Thank you,” she
whispered.
... spent less time with their children, entertaining them, transporting them to
activities and looking after their personal needs. Wimpish. Blake. Carrington.
couldn't. lift. J.R/s. boots. AS BLAKE CARRINGTON, John Forsythe has the
unenviable ...
The remaining 70 (45%) of wimp* were unspecifiable as to sex: (28) Aromatic
rabbit salad, bland lamb with wimpish tarragon mousse (T 10/1 1/90). 41
examples (27%) involved accompanying pejorative adjectives or other negative ...
9
Boys Will Be Boys: Breaking the Link Between Masculinity and ...
10 It is not lost on career bureaucrats that "wimpish" advice is likely to lead to
dismissal while "tough" advice is not. "That reality sustains a bureaucratic
atmosphere that supports permanent military involvement," Barnet tells us.11 It is
difficult to ...
But I'm not surprised that she lost her temper with that wimpish husband ofhers."
This man is a cool customer, I thought, but be doesn't know myjill. "Well itjust so
happens that her wimpish husband is also in custody,"Jill said. "And he is helping
...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WIMPISH»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
wimpish is used in the context of the following news items.
Hit the high road if the boss mentions going on a journey
In fact, both “evolution” and “journey” are wimpish attempts to disguise the fact that decisions have been taken – and that those decisions may turn out to be right ... «Irish Times, Aug 15»
Why do beer adverts assume men are morons?
In other respects his behaviour is too wimpish to appeal to male drinkers, and too boorish and stupid to appeal to female drinkers. The whole ad becomes ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Borders to the Fringe of fame
With Dom Davies as the wimpish eponymous hero, Ruth Tweedy as a chilling Lady Macbeth and a lot of multi-part playing from the rest of the cast, this is a really ... «The Southern Reporter, Jul 15»
How to Discover the Stronger Side of Your Vulnerability
Still, there's a less wimpish form of vulnerability which we should all pay more attention to. It involves exposing your thoughts, opinions and ideas to public ... «Entrepreneur, Jul 15»
'Pussies and wimps': why Salman Rushdie plea for free speech …
If we don't say what we think or articulate what is being generally thought, then we are self-censoring, which is wimpish. The link Rushdie draws between ... «The Conversation UK, May 15»
Thought for the Week - Andy Taylor
Who else would have chosen that wimpish child? “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise . . . He chose the lowly and despised things ... «Basingstoke Gazette, Apr 15»
A Midsummer Night's Dream (La Boîte Brisbane)
Emily Burton is Helena (the tall wimpish one?) while Kathryn Marquet plays Hermia (the simpering pretty one? I can never remember) whom the boys are ... «Daily Review, Feb 15»
Who, What, Why: Is it harder to run in the Sahara Desert or the North …
That sort of wimpish voice tries to appear logical, finding reasons for stopping. You have to fight it. I've had it so many times." Subscribe to the BBC News ... «BBC News, Jan 15»
'Wimpish' Putin frustrates Russian hardliners
'Wimpish' Putin frustrates Russian hardliners. by Gideon Rachman, 2014-10-09 06:04:57.0. Gideon Rachman. 'Wimpish' Putin frustrates Russian hardliners. «BDlive, Oct 14»
Barnett labels Fed colleagues 'wimps'
Colin Barnett has taken a fresh swipe at his “wimpish” Liberal colleagues in Canberra for failing to address WA's falling GST share, saying it would be an easier ... «The West Australian, Sep 14»
