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Page 57
... mean the execution itself , by fire , and so to signify any destruction by the flames . The destruction of the books of magic ( Acts ix . 19 ) at Ephesus was an auto da fé in every sense of the term . Not long since a picture of a lady ...
... mean the execution itself , by fire , and so to signify any destruction by the flames . The destruction of the books of magic ( Acts ix . 19 ) at Ephesus was an auto da fé in every sense of the term . Not long since a picture of a lady ...
Page 61
... borsa che piange . ( It . ) Prov . - A beautiful woman smiling means a purse weeping . The purse must shed its contents to ensure the continu- ance of the lady's smiles . 496. Bella ! horrida bella ! ( L. ) Virg BELLA . 61.
... borsa che piange . ( It . ) Prov . - A beautiful woman smiling means a purse weeping . The purse must shed its contents to ensure the continu- ance of the lady's smiles . 496. Bella ! horrida bella ! ( L. ) Virg BELLA . 61.
Page 65
... mean- ing is too general , or is doubtful , a liberal construction is to be preferred . Maxim relating to the interpretation of documents . 512. Benignus etiam dandi causam cogitat . ( L. ) Prov . - A benevolent man will weigh even the ...
... mean- ing is too general , or is doubtful , a liberal construction is to be preferred . Maxim relating to the interpretation of documents . 512. Benignus etiam dandi causam cogitat . ( L. ) Prov . - A benevolent man will weigh even the ...
Page 91
... mean by writing tragedies , when Tragedy herself is stalking the streets ? 762. Comes jucundus in viâ pro vehiculo est . ( L. ) Pub . Syr . Frag . An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a coach . He will beguile the time ...
... mean by writing tragedies , when Tragedy herself is stalking the streets ? 762. Comes jucundus in viâ pro vehiculo est . ( L. ) Pub . Syr . Frag . An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a coach . He will beguile the time ...
Page 98
... means to knock at the door to find out whether there is any one at home . 831. Contre fortune bon cœur . ( Fr . ) — Against the fickleness of fortune oppose a bold heart . 832. Contre les rebelles , c'est cruauté que d'estre humain et ...
... means to knock at the door to find out whether there is any one at home . 831. Contre fortune bon cœur . ( Fr . ) — Against the fickleness of fortune oppose a bold heart . 832. Contre les rebelles , c'est cruauté que d'estre humain et ...
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