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ENGLISH LANGUAGE - ETYMOLOGY (4) answer(s).
 
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Green-eyed monsters good samaritans: Literary allusions in everyday language / Mann, Leonard 2006  Book
Mann, Leonard Book
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Publication New York, McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Description xi, 212pGreen Spine
Summary/Abstract Drawing from the Bible, Greek and Roman mythology, the works of Shakespeare, and numerous other sources, this illuminating collection explains the fascinating origins of more than 170 common expressions.
Contents Mythology and Ancient History The Bible : Old Testament The Bible : New Testament Fables and Fairy Stories Shakespeare Modern Literature Modern History Journalism and Contemporary Life
Standard Number 0071460837 Pb.
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ID:   026406


Put your foot in your mouth and other silly sayings / Cox, James A. 1980  Book
Cox, James A. Book
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Publication New York, Random House, 1980.
Description 69pPurple Spine
Series Step-up books
Summary/Abstract Discusses the origin and meaning of 21 sayings, phrases and isioms used in American English.
Standard Number 039484503X Hb.
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ID:   016778


Story of English in 100 words / Crystal, David 2012  Book
Crystal, David Book
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Publication London, Profile Books Ltd, 2012.
Description 260pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract An eye-opening tour of the English language through the ages from Britain's leading linguistics expert.
Standard Number 9781846684289 Pb.
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4
ID:   026446


Word travelers and the missing Mexican mole - Book 2 / Haldar, Raj; Rawat, Neha (ill.) 2021  Book
Haldar, Raj Book
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Publication Illinois, Sourcebooks, 2021.
Description 146pPurple Spine
Series World travelers
Summary/Abstract Eddie and MJ use their awesome enchanted book to journey to Mexico, discover how Mexican culture has influences the English language, learn about local customs, and solve an exciting mystery
Standard Number 9781728222080 Pb.
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024190FIC/HALMainIssuedGeneral ENR0118023-Oct-2024