КНИГИ НА АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫКЕ, ИМЕЮЩЕЕ ОТНОШЕНИЕ К СЛОВУ «TOADYISH»
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Merriam-Webster's Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
... lickspit, parasite, toadying, toadyish 9 easy rider, flatterer, groveling, kowtowing
, parasitic, slanderer 10 bootlicker, self-seeker 1 1 bootlicking, lickspittle 13 apple
- polisher sycophantic 7 fawning, servile, slavish 8 cowering, cringing, toadying, ...
Kularatne, the Government inten- lecl some strong action to be taken, lot for Mr.
Kularatne to keep his nouth shut and at the same time for Vfr. Gunawardene to
make this toadyish speech. It is irregular for me to say that of an Ambassador of ...
Sri Lanka. Pārlimēntuva. Senate,
1963
Toomany swordsmen were either dumb jocks or toadyish yesmen. “This maynot
be good mentorship,” he said as they started down a long flight of stairs, “but I
may be about to involveyou in amajor felony.” “In agood cause, I hope?” “I think
so.
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White Cats Can Jump!: (but Black Cats Are Scarier on ...
An ugly, toadyish woman that resembles a female version of Star Wars' Yoda
grabs his sleeve with greasy hands. “Clint, you're my world. Love me. Touch me.
We are soul mates forever.” Clint tugs his shirt away from Thelma Retrude.
the air-pump. There is something, too, worse than inanity in his face; his
character, as you see by his expression, has something hypocritical in it. The
cringing manner and smooth-faced address point to a toadyish disposition, —
and there 's ...
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European acquaintance: being sketches of people in Europe
Equally lazy and penniless, equally good-hearted, frisky, and toadyish, equally
contented with themselves and worthless to the world, the man and dog floated,
not swam, down the sunshiny, shallow, sluggish current of fashionable Italian life.
John William De Forest,
1858
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10 Habits of Decidedly Defective People: The Successful ...
To behave obsequiously; to fawn over someone; to please someone in order to
gain a personal advantage. Synonyms: bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic,
toadyish. Herewith is the sixth key to crippling your existence: Learn. HABIT 6:
LEARN ...
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Intertextuality in Contemporary African Literature: Looking ...
The image of the crowds—portrayed as showing untrammeled joy at someone for
whom patriotism is the lowest in the list of his priorities—illumines brilliantly the
dark edges of colonialist philosophies about the African subjects' toadyish ...
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Divine Play: An Epic with Commercials
Then I wait a minute. Then I start giving it some real thought.” Though Neddie had
been predictably toadyish from the moment of his hiring, Sogalet had
underestimated Maybig. Sogalet wanted a show-board, but Maybig wasn't
decorative.
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A Global Encyclopedia of Historical Writing
... history as backward, nondevelopmental, and toadyish. They have documented
the dynamic and progressive historical changes in Korea's past. However, in
doing so, they have de-emphasized the value of a continuous Korean history, if
not ...
НОВОСТИ, В КОТОРЫХ ВСТРЕЧАЕТСЯ ТЕРМИН «TOADYISH»
Здесь показано, как национальная и международная пресса использует термин
toadyish в контексте приведенных ниже новостных статей.
Grant Woodward: Here's proof we're not living in a real democracy
Then a toadyish Tory backbencher will ask a question that isn't really a question at all but simply a transparent opportunity for Cameron to blow his own trumpet ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Июл 15»
Mnangagwa boot-licks Grace
“Your Excellency, the First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe this is now your opportunity to address the people,” the VP said in his toadyish greeting of President Robert ... «Nehanda Radio, Июл 15»
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we see a toadyish Brigade-Leader, a power-mad bully used to getting his own way through intimidation, torture and the rifle squad. Liz, meanwhile, is more of a ... «Doctor Who UK Webzine, Май 15»
`Love calls from US and China are not dilemma but blessing,` says …
I hope those critics need to explain their stance in a dignified and proud manner, rather than having defeatist, self-deprecating and toadyish attitude. «동아일보, Мар 15»
Finding the Great Republican Hope
They tend to be toadyish, not principled and courageous. Playing by their rules and seeking their approval are suicidal for any conservative candidate. «National Review Online, Мар 15»
The Biggest Lie
The dutifully toadyish Clapper added the intensifier adverb “unquestionably” to emphasize his certainty. Clapper, remember, went on to become Obama's ... «National Review Online, Окт 14»
We can expect Canada-US friction to grow
Washington takes exception to what it sees as Ottawa's reflexively toadyish approach to Israel and reflexively hostile approach to Iran. These splits add to the ... «The Globe and Mail, Янв 14»
Borgen: “One Has A Point Of View”
... (a toadyish name if ever I've heard one). We know what show we're watching. We know that Birgitte is eventually going to kick the ass of Hesselboe, Thorsen, ... «A.V. Club, Ноя 13»
Obama's Authoritarians
We are told that James Clapper was a fool to describe the Muslim Brotherhood as “largely secular,” but he was at least a bureaucratically toadyish fool, who ... «National Review Online, Июл 13»
Examining The Dick Van Dyke Show's sophisticated comedy in just …
... episode for The Alan Brady Show's toadyish producer, Mel Cooley (Richard Deacon), who finally fights back after Alan humiliates him in front of the entire staff. «A.V. Club, Сен 12»