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Example . . . where Nazimova comes to a house of refuge, not knowing that Sills is there, and is pronounced dying by physicians, but is saved by Sills' prayer. To us who make and sell pictures, this "saved by prayer" situation registers as hokum, but just the same it has a genuine wallop for most of your customers, and consequently this final ...
Term used to describe someone being helped by an adult, parent, or teacher on a subject that the user already knows well. Used to tease and taunt others. Closely related to "skill issue." fire Term used to describe that something is impressive, good, or cool. [55] Also see lit. Alternative: flame. fit/fit check
In the short story, "Pig-hoo-o-o-o-ey", by P.G. Wodehouse the sow Empress of Blandings misses her first keeper, Wellbeloved, when he is sent to jail for a spell; her pining is worrisome to her owner (Lord Emsworth), with the big show approaching, until she is pepped up by James Belford's hog calling techniques, returning to her trough with enough gusto to take her first silver medal.
Power animal, a neoshamanic belief of a tutelary spirit; Spirit guide, an entity that remains as a discarnate spirit to act as a guide or protector to a living incarnated individual; Totem, a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of people, such as a family, clan, lineage, or tribe
A boar spirit that is worshipped to ward off the menace of wild boars in order to protect the crops. [3] According to Tulu regional belief, a wild boar died in Lord Shiva's celestial garden. The boar's offspring was adopted by Goddess Parvati. The young boar became destructive as he grew older and began destroying the plants and trees in Lord ...
Coming from the early colonial practice of turning pigs loose in the woods to fend for themselves, the term is an idiomatic expression for self-reliance. The word "root" is used as an imperative verb, as is "die". The phrase (sometimes rendered with commas after root and hog) can be parsed as, "Root (search for roots to eat), hog, or [you will ...
The Charlotte native was in his second season with the Hornets after being acquired from the Dallas Mavericks.He was in the second year of a four-year, $54 million contract.In 16 games this season ...
Wild boar; Boar, adult male bear; Boar, adult male domestic pig; Boar, adult male of several other species; see List of animal names; Iron Age pig, a pseudo-primitive breed of boar