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The Roman Catholic parish clergy who live in daily contact with the world, in contradistinction to monks, etc., who live in monasteries. Hierarchically they take prece- dence of regular clergy, and bishops are usually chosen from seculars.
In ancient Rome the public games lasting three days and three nights that took place only once in an age (sceculurri), or period of 100 years.
Like "go" and "do," this useful verb has long been supplemented with a slang or unauthorized meaning. In street parlance, "to SEE" is to know or believe; "I don’t SEE that," i.e., "I don’t put faith in what you offer, or I know what you say to be untrue."
to meet or visit a doctor
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Picking up a found pin brings good luck
By some authorities the name is given as that of one of the horses of Aurora.
Properly, laws by a town council, and bearing only on the borough or company over which it has jurisdiction.
to see a solution or end to a difficult situation
To experience or discover something personally
See "which way the wind blows"; which of two alternatives is likely to be the successful one before you give any opinion of its merit or adhesion to it, either moral or otherwise. The allusion is either to the game called "tip-cat," in which before you strike you must observe which way the "cat" has jumped up, or to the cruel sport mentioned above. See HANG ME IN A BOTTLE. He soon saw which way the cat did jump, And his company he offered plump.
See whether things are propitious or otherwise; see in what state the land is that we have to travel over.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
To stay out late or early, and see the gas put out. Also to complete an undertaking.
Avoid acknowledging or engaging in wrongdoing
Feel able or willing to do something
To have a narrow or limited perspective
to become extremely angry
The Acts of the English Parliament go back to 1235.
to visit someone's home with a romantic or sexual intention
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
to feel dizzy or disoriented
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Focus on details rather than the overall situation
understand or realize something suddenly
Become publicly known or implemented
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Focus on the main issue, not minor details
perceive or understand things
to recognize someone's true intentions or deceit
He became the All-wise by drinking of Mimir's fountain, but purchased the distinction at the cost of one eye, and is often represented as a one-eyed man wearing a hat and carrying a staff. His remaining eye is the Sun.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
wait to see how a situation develops before acting
To notice or understand something partially or vaguely
To feel cowardly or frightened
said when parting to indicate a future meeting
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Poor, pennyless, stiver-cramped, exhausted.
to search for and completely eliminate something
Effort to find something will be successful
attempt or intend to do something
A gape's nest is a sight which one stares at with wide-open mouth. Cp. MARE'S NEST.
The eyes. See DAYLIGHTS.
A sudden, significant change in a situation or field
Make the most of the present moment
Take advantage of a favorable situation
In some of the New England States a member of a board of town officers who has been deputed to be responsible for the conduct of certain branches of local admini- stration.
That derived from the senses- manifest and indubitable.
A deception, or disappointment; also a lying joke.
To deceive or cheat someone by appearing to offer a good deal
To cost someone a lot, often in an immaterial sense
to reduce the price of something
To betray or deceive someone for personal gain
To persuade someone to buy or accept something they do not need
To sacrifice something valuable for something trivial or temporary
To engage in prostitution or sacrifice one's values for money
To fight very hard and make great sacrifices in defense of something
to do something morally wrong for personal gain
To sacrifice one's integrity or values for personal gain
to deceive or cheat someone by persuading them to accept something false