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In the neigh- bourhood of Pennth, Cumberland, is a circle of 67 (Camden says 77) stones, some of them 10 ft. high, ranged in a circle. Some seventeen paces off, on the south side, is a single stone, 15 ft. high, called Long Meg, the shorter ones being called her daughters.
A noted virago in the reign of Henry VIII, around whose exploits a comedy (since lost) was performed in London in 1594.
A long, stocking purse, such as was formerly carried by country folk. In boxing, according to Isopel Berners, a Long Melford was a straight blow with the right hand. (Lavengro, Ixxxv.
Unfavorable or unlikely chances of success
A hare; a term used by poachers.
Human flesh, especially when considered as food
A British military organization of volunteers in World War II who, in N. Africa, penetrated behind the enemy's lines to do as much damage as possible.
A difficult task or challenge ahead
a long period of time
a person who interferes in others' business
A long-legged person.
Happened or was done a long time ago
A voracious appetite.
to summarize or get to the point
a significant period
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Loquacious, not able to keep a secret. He is as long-tongued as Granny: Granny was an idiot who could lick her own eye. See GRANNY.
"Honorificabilitudinitatibus," fa.v.) has often been called the longest word in the English language; "quadradimensionality" is almost as long, and "antidisestabhsh- mentarianism" beats it by one letter.
A tall, thin, awkward person. Sometimes called "lamp-post."
Far-seeing, clever, calculating.
A Billingsgate expression for 120 fresh herrings, or other small fish, the long-hundred being six score.
The odds which denote that the man or animal laid against has, or is supposed to have, little or no chance.
A coast-guardsman.—Sea. All people who get their livings by the side of the Thames below bridge are called LONG-SHORE folk.
A cat. The tale that hangs thereby runs thus:—A boy, during his first very short voyage to sea, had become so entirely a seaman, that on his return he had forgotten the name of the cat, and was obliged, pointing to puss, to ask his mother "what she called that ’ere LONG-TAILED BEGGAR?" Accordingly, sailors, when they hear a freshwater tar discoursing too largely on nautical matters, are very apt to say, "But how, mate, about that ’ere LONG-TAILED BEGGAR?"
A bank-note or "flimsy" for a large amount.
Among shooters, are pheasants; among coursers and dog-fanciers they are greyhounds.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
A long-winded parson; one who preached long, tedious sermons. A long-winded paymaster; one who takes long credit.
The latrine at Brasenose, so called because built by LADY LONG.—Oxford University.
Cards made for cheating.
For the good of the loo; for the benefit of the company or community.
An awkward, ignorant fellow.
lieutenant
A fool.
Take care of someone's needs and well-being
Taking care of small details will ensure the success of the larger whole.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
The appearance and overall impression of something
Examine one's surroundings
look unhappy or disappointed
look unhappy or disappointed
To view with suspicion or disapproval
Direct one's gaze at someone
Think about something that happened in the past
Think before acting impulsively
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Consider well before you act. And look before you ere you leap, For, as you sow, you're like to reap.
To regard someone or something as inferior
To regard someone or something with contempt or superiority
To regard someone or something as inferior
To seek.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
To prioritize one's own interests and needs
attempt to find or locate someone
Anticipate with pleasure
Feel excited or pleased about something that will happen
Pay attention to what I am saying
Investigate or examine something
resemble someone in appearance
Do not question or criticize something that is given to you for free