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Meanings of quietus in inglês

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Euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

Sinônimos
Examples for "rest"
Examples for "rest"
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OPINION:The peoples of Ireland and the rest of Europe are deeply connected.
The Irish Times
2
They cannot continue on this way much longer without rest and water.
Tuck
3
However, the rest of the national daily market suffered a tough October.
The Guardian
4
The rest is history; 40 million album sales and, of course, tragedy.
The Irish Times
5
The company resumed its forced march after a short ten minutes' rest.
The Sword of Shannara
1
Several months ago a new prisoner was moved into the sleep house.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
2
Bad sleep can lead to a host of health problems, Smagula said.
Reuters
3
It may be best to sleep on a particular problem or concern!
The South African
4
However, a clear effect of sleep deprivation on aggressive behaviors remains unclear.
Pubmed
5
They sleep for seven months of the year - often in groups.
The Irish Times
1
And now their thoughts were set on the place of eternal rest.
Observations on the Mussulmauns of India / Descriptive of Their ...
2
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and may everlasting light shine upon them.
Radio NZ
3
He has entered into the eternal rest, while we are bowed with sorrow.
Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and ...
4
Now I hasten hence unto my eternal rest with my fathers.
The Legends of the Jews — Volume 2
5
O Eternal One, I commit my soul into thy eternal rest.
The Life of James Renwick / A Historical Sketch Of His Life, Lab...
1
They seemed to be in the first hour of the eternal sleep.
The Wandering Jew — Volume 11
2
In just a slightly stronger dose it brought the eternal sleep itself.
Blood and Bone
3
The promise of eternal sleep is not sweet to a live man.
Wise or Otherwise
4
She has earned that beautiful, eternal sleep which alone brings perfect peace.
Bought and Paid For; From the Play of George Broadhurst
5
And in a few days-whocould say?-perhapseternal sleep somewhere near Lens.
Now It Can Be Told
Usage of quietus in inglês
1
A thrust of the trident gave the quietus to the vanquished foe.
The Wonders of Instinct: Chapters in the Psychology of Insects
2
With this quietus they left for Tecumseh, four miles distant from us.
A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences of Laura S. Havilan...
3
When that is finished, some simple thing will give me my quietus.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17
4
At present, however, it was probable the enemy had a temporary quietus.
Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists
5
Not fifty paces from the river bank Henry Sedley received his quietus.
Sir Mortimer: A Novel
6
Whar'd you be now if I hadn't gin Dyke Darrel his quietus?
Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective; Or, The Crime of the Midnigh...
7
Bring in the nomination to-morrow- IgaveChester his quietus this afternoon.
The Old Homestead
8
Had someone given him his quietus in that little office upstairs?
Ghosts
9
The burlesque was completely successful, and sentimental comedy received its quietus.
Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography
10
For many years I have carried about a quietus with me.
Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton, B. A. of Trinity College, Cambridge ...
11
When he himself his quietus could make with a bare bodkin.
The new yorker
12
Or am I to have my quietus administered in my soup?
The Robbers
13
And for myself, I know how to find a ready quietus!
Anna St. Ives
14
Oh, he means to put a lasting quietus on Huniades and his Hungarians.
The Prince of India; Or, Why Constantinople Fell — Volume 02
15
Then came the hunter and gave the bear his quietus.
The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literatur...
16
But this line of reasoning seems to have received its quietus from Lord Bacon.
History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom
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