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The Portman and Grosvenor Square district. It is facetiously divided by the Londoners into "Tyburnia Felix," "Tyburnia Deserta," and "Tyburnia Snobbica." The old gallows at Tyburn stood near the N.E. corner of Hyde Park, at the angle formed by the Edgware Road and the top of Oxford Street. In 1778 this was two miles out of London.
Or TIE, a neckerchief. Proper hosiers’ term now, but slang thirty years ago, and as early as 1718.
A dog, also a clown; a Yorkshire tyke.
A Yorkshireman. Term used by themselves, as well as by Southerners, in reference to them.
An armed rebellion of peasants in southern England in 1381, led by Wat Tyler (an Essex man), in consequence of discontent aroused by the Statute of Labourers, and the heavy taxation, especially a poll-tax of three groats to defray the expenses of a war with France. Wat Tyler was slain by Sir William Walworth, the Lord Mayor, at Smith- field, the revolt was crushed, and many of the rebels executed.
This consists of the New Testament (printed at Cologne, 1525), the Pentateuch (Marburg, Hesse, 1530 or 1531), Jonah, Old Testament lessons appointed to be read in place of the Epistles, and a MS. translation of the Old Testament to the end of Chronicles which was afterwards used in Matthew's Bible fa.v,). His revisions of the New Testament were issued in 1534 and 1535.
' An acute accent. In Greek it indicates a rise in the voice; m French vowel quality; in Spanish stress; in Bohemian and Hungarian a long vowel.
A person who asks many questions before making a purchase
This dye of ancient fame was, properly sneaking, a crimson, produced from an animal juice found in the shell-fish Murex.
Mind one's own business
Troubles come one after another
When disaster strikes, troubles follow
Someone with many skills and abilities
Work tirelessly without getting tired
Someone with a big mouth but little action
No matter how expensive, something of exceptional quality is worth buying
Relating to ear, nose, and throat medical specialty
Based on personal experience
Someone who is easy to get along with
Help each other in times of trouble
A harmonious and prosperous family
three months of pregnancy
Three democratic principles
a region of intense conflict or violence
a stable and harmonious relationship
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
To be in a difficult or precarious situation
Three years of hard work can make one rich, but five daughters can bring poverty
Having three sons ensures wealth, having four daughters ensures poverty
Three ignorant people together can be wiser than one wise person
Three foolish people together can make one wise person
When three people walk together, one will be a teacher
A small mistake can lead to big consequences
Government power surpasses religious authority
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Separation of powers in a government
A deep and lasting impression
A place with abundant talent and resources
A bustling and lively scene
Have a small part of a large territory
Everywhere, having a place to settle
to pretend or fake something
Using beauty or charm to achieve a goal
Retreat is the best option when all else fails
Get rid of useless things and make use of whatever is still valuable.
A person with bad intentions will eventually reveal themselves
Completely defeated or ruined
People with bad intentions should be avoided
Everything is in a state of complete disorder
Taking advantage of someone's misfortune
When a leader is in trouble, their followers will also be affected
Completely destroyed or ruined
Something disappears or is destroyed completely
Completely destroyed or severely damaged
When the flock is scattered, the calves get lost
To mourn or grieve excessively
Suffering and hardship can change a person
People who live near each other will help each other
Very salty or bitter
A stubborn husband and a mean wife make a miserable couple