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The words of dismissal in the Eleusiman Mysteries. Konx is the sound made by a pebble as it falls into the voting urn; ompax is a compound of two words meaning like or resembling, and the Latin pax (Ital. bastd) an exclamation of dismissal, signifying that the proceedings have come to an end.
A fake or overly enthusiastic smile
A house.—Anglo-Indian.
To bow down before, to cringe, to flatter. From a Chinese ceremony.
A secret society in the southern U.S.A. that was founded hi Pulaski, Tenn.
Praise; KUDIZED, praised. Greek, κύδος.—University.
Mohammedan coins with Kufic or ancient Arabic characters. The first were struck in the eighteenth year of the Hegira (A.D. 638).
A basket. A term generally used by gipsies.
litter tray
Don't judge something too quickly
Praise is not as good as reward
during special occasions or holidays
When...?
To show off one's skills or talents
To ignore or overlook something
Different outward appearances but similar inner nature
Guests have three hosts, but the homeowner has seven
A guest who overstays their welcome
When guests arrive, one must offer them something to eat
Longing for something but unable to get it
Being good at one thing does not mean being good at another
If one knows how to manage resources skillfully, one can achieve sufficiency even when means are limited.
It's better to have a poor husband at home than a rich one who is never present
Being poor and content, being rich and greedy
It's harder to deal with local authorities than to be rich
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
The poor have to work hard to make ends meet
Take advantage of an opportunity when it arises
It's hard to be a big fish in a small pond, but easy to thrive in a wider world.
to force a smile despite being unhappy
Intelligence takes time to develop, but foolishness can happen instantly
Very cunning or clever
Very clever or cunning
Intelligence and foolishness can both lead to demise, but knowledge brings survival.
Be clever and polite when asking for help
A wise wife is like a young person, a healthy husband is like an old person
Youth is not an excuse for foolishness
Cleverness is revealed through one's face
Cleverly finding a way into a favorable position
Intelligent people work outside, fools stay home
Being wise helps in difficult situations
Being very clever can also lead to many foolish mistakes
Everyone has their own thoughts and behaviors
Intelligence can be used for harmful purposes
Being wise but not taking action
Be polite to outsiders, but don't fight with your own family
Intelligence comes with youth, health comes with age
Cunningness is not as good as sincerity
Intelligent people show their wisdom, foolish ones reveal their stupidity
to be honest and straightforward
dairy-free
Make the best of a bad situation
Having something is better than having nothing
Someone who takes advantage of others' generosity without contributing
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Wasting money on something unnecessary
No, thanks.
Pretending to be strict or serious
Pretend to worship one thing but actually worship another
Very strong and healthy