The hook book libraries offer the best 50, 100 or 200 titles for each grade across a wide range of reading levels. You may be trying to write a first line for your book that draws your reader into the story right away and encourages them. The most hook families were found in the usa in 1880. Now this valuable reference has been updated for the next generation with new names and. Jab, jab, jab, right hook is gary vaynerchucks ghostwritten book by stephanie land from 20. If you are a christian this is the name book for you. When it happens, its a rush, a little like falling in love.
The surname hook was first found in devon where one of the first records of the name was found in 105071 in a reference of old english bynames of devon. The oldest recorded birth by the social security administration for the name hooks is tuesday, january 25th, 1876. Their name comes from having lived in the place called hooke in devon. Meaning holder for a telephone receiver is from 1885 and continued in use after the mechanism evolved. Alfred henry hook 18501905, english recipient of the victoria cross. This was about 17% of all the recorded hooks in the uk. It is the hook that gets attention and influences the purchase decision. Hasanis awesome book of names was originally an everexpanding set of 3ring binders in which i collected names, along with their language of origin, meaning, and variations.
The hook those critical initial sentences of a query letter from an author, or the opening of the book proposal itself are the first and most important words that agents and acquiring editors read hooks that capture and delight us. The surname hooks was first found in devon where one of the first records of the name was found in 105071 in a reference of old english bynames of. Off the hook definition, a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something. Same book, same content, just a different title i would argue a perfect title. Definition of on the hook in the idioms dictionary. This is a book that has literally transformed people right in front of my eyes and helped many to open up into a path of self discovery. In some cases the surname may be habitational from any of various places named hooke, from this word, as for example in devon, dorset, hampshire, surrey.
The name book is the place to go when selecting your babys name. If something goes wrong in the company, it could be you on the hook. The next part is where this book stands out from the other name books. Hepe was the medieval name for a curved bill hook gower didnt use the modern by hook or by crook version of the phrase, but it is clear that he was using the reference to hooks and crooks in the same sense that we do now. In 1840 there were 55 hook families living in ohio. English chinese french german hindi italian portuguese spanish. Shemot opens with a list of the names of the children of israel as they came down to egypt, counting each. A curved or sharply bent device, usually of metal, used to catch, drag, suspend, or fasten something else. A variety of background paint colors as well as adorable scrap papers are available gender specific and well as gender neutral. The beginning sets forth the important plot elements, makes us care about the protagonists, builds the world and shows conflicts. These examples are from the cambridge english corpus and from sources on the web.
Definition and synonyms of hook from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. No other book on the market approaches the subject from such a specifically christian perspective, offering each names spiritual significance and life verse. Recorded as hook, hooke, hooker, hookes, hooks, huck, huke, hocke and huckes, this is a very early english medieval surname. London had the highest population of hook families in 1891. Hook surname meaning and hook origin surname guide. Boxing sense of short, swinging blow with the elbow bent is from 1898. Definition of give someone the hook merriamwebster. I am a counsellor and use this book for my clients who come to me searching for their meaning and purpose in life.
Jan 17, 2010 i cant help smiling when i read a good hook. Meaning hook, a curved piece of metal for catching fishes. In some cases the surname may be habitational from any of various places named hooke, from this word, as for example in devon, dorset, hampshire, surrey, wiltshire, and worcestershire. The name hook is ranked on the 40,607th position of the most used names. Find your familys average life expectancy, most common occupation, and more. A hook is a bent piece of metal or plastic that is used for catching or holding things. The hook those critical initial sentences of a query letter from an author, or the opening of the book proposal itself are the first and most important words that agents and acquiring editors read. The name bell hooks is borrowed from her maternal greatgrandmother, bell blair hooks. These custom double hooks are oilrubbedbronze and attached to a custom painted block of wood measuring approximately 5. Synonyms for hook at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. This was about 19% of all the recorded hook s in the usa.
The name book is ranked on the 16,865th position of the most used names. Hook definition is a curved or bent device for catching, holding, or pulling. As a young adult, he was a financially impoverished scientific inquirer, but came into wealth and good reputation following his actions as surveyor to the city of london after the great fire of 1666 in which he appears to have performed more than half of all. Learn the meaning of the boys name hook on baby name wizard, your trusted source for baby name origins, popularity and more.
Interesting book with a vast list of names, with origins, meanings, languages, etc. Hook it definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Get ideas for baby names or discover your own name s history. As a last name hooks was the 2,125 th most popular name in 2010. It makes a reader keep turning the page, thus meaning an agenteditor will request the full manuscript. Writing a hook can mean 2 different things and will require 2 different methods. An appropriate verse of scripture accompanies each name, offering parents a special way to bless their children. The secret meaning of names is a book for everyone who is curious about themself.
I would think very carefully signing your name to those documents. This was about 17% of all the recorded hook s in the uk. Change your default dictionary to american english. The hook family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Learn the origin and popularity plus how to pronounce hooks. Hooking meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Figurative sense that which catches, a snare, trap is from early 15c. Later in the assize rolls of lincolnshire, the latin form of the name, hervicus and richard hoc were listed in 1218. Hook means hater of our king whom is refering to the gds founder larry hoover. When was the first name hooks first recorded in the united states.
Gloria jean watkins born september 25, 1952, better known by her pen name bell hooks, is an american author, professor, feminist, and social activist. Today ill list some tips on how to write a powerful hook for your book proposal. The focus of hooks writing has been the intersectionality of race, capitalism, and gender, and what she describes as their ability to produce and. These collections are carefully curated to include the types of books every teacher needs as part of a classroom library to nurture the reading development of students in hisher specific grade. The spiritual connotation of the name is then listed along with a verse that the author felt illustrated that characteristic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shemot, the hebrew title of the book of exodus, means names, suggesting how significant the issue of identity will be as the saga of jewish slavery, redemption, and revelation unfolds. The cultural or language origin is listed as well as the literal meaning of the name.
For years, this book has been the treasury of the meanings and origins of names, a welcome help in researching the rich heritage behind a name. There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name hooks. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Hook noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Can we date this quote by alexander pope and provide title, authors full name, and other details. With the growing number of electronic and social media diversions competing for peoples attention, the hook on the first page of your book is proportionately more important to grab readers attention, make them hungry for moreand eventually to recommend. Hook definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The meaning and history of first names behind the name. It means that it is relatively shortlength, compared to the other names in our database. We estimate that there are at least 200 persons in the world having this name which is around 0. From from aaron to zoe, this book includes the cultural origin, the literal meaning, and the spiritual significance of more than 10,000 classic, contemporary, and biblical names.
According to agentquery, the book hook is a concise, onesentence tagline for your book. The notebooks have now become a database, but i still refer to it as my book of names. Hook definition, a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something. We estimate that there are at least 4300 persons in the world having this name which is around 0. Give someone the hook definition is to remove a pitcher from a game.
Hook is handcuffing someone and book is booking them in jail. One of the great things about blogging is that you dont need a news hook. Also the name of a firemans tool for tearing into buildings, hence hookandladder 1821. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the cambridge dictionary editors or of cambridge university press or its licensors.
Hook is handcuffing someone and book is booking them. Their meanings, origins, and spiritual significance expanded ed. Find the meaning, history and popularity of given names from around the world. The first chapter sets the groundwork for the rest of the book. Each name is listed with the most prevalent spelling first followed by variations of the name. Robert ferguson in his book english surnames and their place in the teutonic family accredits the origin of the name hook and similar names to hoce and. In 1891 there were 761 hook families living in london.
Definition of off the hook in the idioms dictionary. She then took the exact same book, changed a small amount of the content, and changed the original title to a different title, how to satisfy a woman every timeand have her beg for more. The hooks name has descended through the generations from the ancient anglosaxon culture. The most literal definition of the word hook as a noun is the curved piece of metal. Ohio had the highest population of hook families in 1840. Dictionary grammar blog school scrabble thesaurus translator quiz more resources more from collins. For example, the name blaine is a gaelic name with the variations blain, blane, and blayne listed. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the usa, and how they made the journey from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hepe was the medieval name for a curved billhook gower didnt use the modern by hook or by crook version of the phrase, but it is clear that he was using the reference to hooks and crooks in the same sense that we do now.
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