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  • 1The Grain — The Grain, sometimes also translated as A Grain as Big as a Hen s Egg , is a short story by Russian author Leo Tolstoy written in 1886. It takes the form of a parable about being content with one s lot in life.ynopsisOne day some children found a …

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  • 2The Secret of the Grain — Theatrical release poster Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche Produced by …

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  • 3The Grain That Built A Hemisphere — est un court métrage d animation américain réalisé par les Studios Disney, sorti le 4 janvier 1943 réalisé par les studios Disney[1]. Sommaire 1 Synopsis 2 Fiche technique …

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  • 4The Grain of Wheat — was a parable given by Jesus in the New Testament (The Gospel of John). Here Jesus explains how dying to a sinful and worldly life results in an abundant life for now to eternity. It is a parable about repentance; from hating God and loving… …

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  • 5Against the grain — Grain Grain (gr[=a]n), n. [F. grain, L. granum, grain, seed, small kernel, small particle. See {Corn}, and cf. {Garner}, n., {Garnet}, {Gram} the chick pea, {Granule}, {Kernel.}] [1913 Webster] 1. A single small hard seed; a kernel, especially of …

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  • 6against the grain — {adv. phr.} 1. Across rather than with the direction of the fibers (as of wood or meat). * /He sandpapered the wood against the grain./ 2. So as to annoy or trouble, or to cause anger or dislike. Usually follows go . * /His coarse and rude ways… …

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  • 7against the grain — {adv. phr.} 1. Across rather than with the direction of the fibers (as of wood or meat). * /He sandpapered the wood against the grain./ 2. So as to annoy or trouble, or to cause anger or dislike. Usually follows go . * /His coarse and rude ways… …

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  • 8Against the Grain — may refer to:In broadcast media: * Against the Grain (TV series), 1993 NBC drama series with Ben Affleck * Against the Grain (radio program), an interview program on Pacifica Radio station KPFA, Berkeley, hosted by C.S. SoongIn music:* Against… …

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  • 9against the grain — adverb 1. : across the fiber of the wood 2. : counter to one s inclination, disposition, or feelings the check he had imposed upon himself in the chapel, against the grain Margery Bailey * * * against the grain 1. Against the fibre of the wood 2 …

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  • 10Against the Grain —  Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différentes œuvres portant le même titre. Cinéma et télévision Against the Grain est un film britannique réalisé par Henry Edwards en 1918. Against the Grain est une série télévisée américaine réalisée… …

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