MoonCricket's definitions

Forsaken

To forsake is to "renounce" or turn away from entirely. Like desert and abandon, forsake conveys the notion that there is no intention of returning.

Think of the dying Jesus on the cross as he cries out in anguish, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"

by MoonCricket March 27, 2005

Robbing Peter to pay Paul

To take something from one sorce and use it towards another.

Many folks believe that this metaphor has its origin in 16th-century England, when part of the estate of Saint Peter's Cathedral in Westminster was appropriated to pay for repairs to Saint Paul's in London.

Jacob: I think I'm going to apply for another credit card so I can pay off some of my bills.

David: Robbing Peter to pay Paul, eh?! Just be carful not to get into debt.

by MoonCricket March 27, 2005

Abandon

1. To give up to the control or influence of another person or agent. To give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in

2. To withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment

3. To withdraw protection, support, or help from

The boat was blown to bits. The sailors had no choice but to abandon Ship.

by MoonCricket March 27, 2005

Wretched

1. deeply afflicted or distressed in body or mind

2. extremely bad or distressing

3. being or appearing mean/miserable

4. very poor in quality or ability

It was a wretched car accident for there was no survivers.

by MoonCricket March 26, 2005

Sheol

The abode of the dead in early Hebrew thought.

The Hebrew word Sheol in Deuteronomy 32:22 is probably derived from the root "lowest pit" and was seen as the common receptacle of the dead, just below the earth.

by MoonCricket March 26, 2005

How now, brown cow?

Those four words roll off the tongue as a lighthearted way of asking "What's up? What's next?" And that tripping lightly stuff makes sense, since "How now, brown cow" has its origin in elocution, where the phrase was used to demonstrate properly rounded vowels.

Ron: How now, brown cow?

Paul: Not much. Just on my way to catch a movie with my girl.

by MoonCricket March 26, 2005

Beck and Call

In obedient readiness to obey any command or fulfill any wish.

Just ring this bell and I will be at your beck and call.

by MoonCricket March 26, 2005