carved in stone idiom

... whose meaning can not be determined by the literal definition of the phrase itself, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is known only through common use. In linguistics, idioms are ... being 24 2. Images and metaphorical meaning of objects in literature 26 II. Function of idioms and proverbs relating to objects 27 1. Proverb and idiom relating to objects give advice in ... insincere ones. 1.3. Proverbs and idioms relating to objects are valuable lesson on labor. In manufacturing, production relation between working and receiving in accordance with the amount of...

Ngày tải lên: 18/03/2014, 00:21

... decided to abstain further from warfare and killing living beings in general. He converted to Buddhism, a religion whose followers abstain from injuring and killing animals intentionally (Patimokkha ... hunting is mainly responsible for this one-sided picture. Writing and painting was always done by and for the upper class—or, in the medieval context, elite—males. Information about hunting ... in fact part of a more general respect for nature and life in all its forms. The basis for this may lie in the notion of rebirths in the Indian religions—Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh—. In...

Ngày tải lên: 24/03/2014, 04:20

... rebuilding the cathedrals and greater monastic churches all over the land, including Saint Albans. The new church there, begun already in 1077 and consecrated in 1115, was the largest in the kingdom, ... well as to the structure. 40 In either case, the building and the community, inert and living stones, have meaning in rela- tionship to each other. That a church building is a structure for an assembly is ... Tonantzintla and San Francisco Acatepec in central Mexico that the first sensation is invar- iably one of stunned surprise, leading visitors to gasp audibly on entering. 16 The middling church, being...

Ngày tải lên: 29/04/2014, 15:46

... onto the buildings but as inherent meanings, as if emanating from the very stones. Response to a church is learned, and the process of learning requires informed reflection. The meanings of a church ... key determinant in design of the church building. The point, then, is not that certain churches unlike others are sac- preface ix giving me the invaluable opportunity to learn by teaching; and ... pope with his retinue. The routine entry procession of ordinary clergy within the church at the beginning of mass was a later development, of the ninth through twelfth centuries, inspired partly...

Ngày tải lên: 29/06/2014, 16:20

... for the distinction between idiomatic variants and synonymous idioms. - Gain an insightful look at idioms in general and idiomatic variants and synonymous idioms in particular in both English ... meanings of idioms by doing like that (except comparative idioms in Vietnamese) because idioms have figurative meanings. 2.3.2. Idioms versus locutions Most of the linguists share the same point ... ‘mực tàu’ (Indian ink)”. They can be used for all objects. However, it has different meaning colours in the following idioms relating to the colours of complexion. Idioms Meaning Meaning colours Đen...

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... have in mind: to be considering, to be thinking (S) o I don't want to see a movie now. I have in mind going to the park. o It's up to you what we eat tonight. Do you have anything in ... part in: to be involved in, to participate in (also: to be in on) o Martin was sick and could not take part in the meeting yesterday. o I didn't want to be in on their argument, so I remained ... review and build upon idioms introduced in earlier lessons. In some cases, notes that explain special usage or meaning are provided after the definitions, and related idiomatic forms are listed....

Ngày tải lên: 17/08/2013, 10:40

... làm rầu nồi canh) - To kill two birds with one stone (Nhất cữ lưỡng tiện) - To let the wolf into the fold (Nuôi ong tay áo) - Constant dropping wears stone (Nước chảy đá mòn) - A miss is as good ... theo lao) - In for a penny, in for a pound (Được voi đòi tiên) - Tell me the company you keep, and I will tell you what you see (Gần mực thì đen, gần đèn thì sáng) - It never rains but it pours ... lân . - Bitter pills may have blessed effects (Thuốc đắng dã tật) - Beginning is the difficulty (Vạn sự khởi đầu nan) - Traveling forms a young man (Đi một ngày đàng, học một sàng khôn) - No guide,...

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Ngày tải lên: 04/09/2013, 19:57

... containing the pertinent information. • Could you fill me in on what is going to be discussed at tomorrow’s meeting? • Not having been to the convention, my associate asked me to clue him in ... up to (something): to be doing something; to be planning or plotting something, scheming The first definition usually takes the form of a question. • Hi, Jake. I haven’t seen you in a long time. ... are looking up in your life. ____ 2. If you go through channels in submitting a complaint, you are probably making waves in your company. ____ 3. If someone asks why you did something and...

Ngày tải lên: 25/10/2013, 06:20

... seemed so little point in beating about the bush. (J. Wain) 2. There's no point in having servants if you abandon the conventions. (/. Murdoch) 3. "No point in going after the same ... not much, not any) point in doing something — there is no (little, not much) sense (use) in doing something 1. it could be only a matter of minutes before Mr. Blearney finished his story and ... — no longer be in touch with In (out of) touch (with) — in (not in) social or intellectual relation (with) or correspondence (with) to keep in touch with — to contact, to get in touch with 1....

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