Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- An obsolete form of
counter . - noun An obsolete form of
country . - noun A form of
counter- , either obsolete (Middle English) or as modern French (pron. kon'tr, F. kôṅ'tr), in some words not naturalized in English.
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Examples
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I'll be looking up the passage in the critical edition later this week, but given both the English translation in the Jolley-Scott and Rodis-Lewis's French text, the text certainly says 'contre', and there's probably nothing in the Oeuvres Complètes that will shed light on it.
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DVD Review: Astérix et Obélix contre César (Asterix & Obelix vs. Caesar) (6)
DVD Review: Toxic Avenger | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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Le massacre de Béziers (22 jullet 1209) et la croisade contre les Albigeois vus par Césaire de Heisterbach (Portet-sur-Garonne, France: Loubatières, 1994), especially 76–83.
Bloodlust Russell Jacoby 2011
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While the film does make clear that the organization is mixed with money (and big money), I did not detect the specific elements that distinguish cult practices: manipulation of members, traumatic brainwashing of those who wish to leave, coercing money, etc (see, par contre, my review of The Landmark Forum).
Karin Badt: David Lynch and Transcendental Meditation: David Wants to Fly Karin Badt 2011
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L'avocat général a requis vendredi de quinze à vingt ans de prison contre Jacques Viguier, professeur de droit toulousain jugé en appel par la cour d'assises du Tarn pour le meurtre de son épouse, Suzanne, mystérieusement disparue depuis le 27 février 2000.
Disappearance 2010
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DVD Review: Astérix et Obélix contre César (Asterix & Obelix vs. Caesar) (6) 50th Anniversary of Asterix (7)
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Looking to the time trial in Mendrisio to prove that her surprise silver medal in the contre la montre in the Beijing Olympics was "not a fluke", she flopped with 11th place, then was left devastated a few days later after her confidence seemed to desert her in the road race, on a vicious course that seemed tailor-made for her climbing.
Emma Pooley confirms her place among the world's elite William Fotheringham 2010
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DVD Review: Astérix et Obélix contre César (Asterix & Obelix vs. Caesar) (6)
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I'm sure what Williamson said is true, but I'd also guess that after yesterdays contre-temps between the England team and an Indian official there's also some diplomacy at work.
Commonwealth Games day seven - as it happened Scott Anthony 2010
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L'avocat général a requis vendredi de quinze à vingt ans de prison contre Jacques Viguier, professeur de droit toulousain jugé en appel par la cour d'assises du Tarn pour le meurtre de son épouse, Suzanne, mystérieusement disparue depuis le 27 février 2000. 19
Disappearance 2010
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