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Taking this one stage further, the clue word can hint at the word or words to be abbreviated rather than giving the word itself. For example: "About" for C or CA (for "circa"), or RE. "Say" for EG, used to mean "for example". More obscure clue words of this variety include: "Model" for T, referring to the Model T.
venia aetatis. pardon my age. the privilege of age sometimes granted a minor under Roman or civil law, entitling the minor to the rights and liabilities of a person of full age, and resembling emancipation of minors in modern law. venturis ventis. to the coming winds. Motto of Brasília, the capital of Brazil.
Isatis japonica Miq. Isatis tinctoria, also called woad ( / ˈwoʊd / ), dyer's woad, dyer's-weed, or glastum, is a flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae (the mustard family) with a documented history of use as a blue dye and medicinal plant. Its genus name, Isatis, derives from the ancient Greek word for the plant, ἰσάτις.
Saw a crossword puzzle tattoo, but the clues didn't match the answers. #24 I saw an unfortunately unattractive guy in Vegas that had his own nearly life-size portrait tattooed on his shoulder.
To have " skin in the game " is to have incurred risk ( monetary or otherwise) by being involved in achieving a goal. In the phrase, "skin" refers to an investment (literal or figurative), and "game" is the metaphor for actions on the field of play under discussion. [ 1] The aphorism is particularly common in business, finance, and gambling ...
Cleansing oils can seem a bit intimidating for individuals riddled with oily and acne-prone skin, but there are formulas tailored to every skin woe. Here are the 14 best ones.
The Opening of the seventh seal and the eagle crying 'Woe' 112 B. 68 16 c. 1496-1498 Apocalypse: The four angels of Death: 113 B. 69 17 c. 1496-1498 Apocalypse: Saint John eating the book: 114 B. 70 18 c. 1496-1498 Apocalypse: The woman of the Apocalypse and the seven-headed dragon: 115 B. 71 19 c. 1496-1498 Apocalypse: Saint Michael Fighting ...
The peel also contains an electrolyte mineral complex—which prevents the skin from drying out (a skin woe all too common after using a peel) and ensures it looks hydrated and glassy—as well as ...