| 单词 | soothsaying |
| 例句 | Numerology, especially in its soothsaying and divinatory aspects, is in many ways a typical pseudoscience. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z From a clairvoyant kangaroo in Australia to a soothsaying sea turtle in Brazil, there is no shortage of animal tipsters sharing their predictions for the month-long tournament. 5 psychic animals that can predict World Cup winners 2014-06-21T04:00:00Z If soothsaying is not the oldest profession, it is certainly one of them. Unclouded vision 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z I considered myself to be a hopeful skeptic, but a neophyte in the worlds of clairvoyance, soothsaying and any medium promising news of the future. A Year In, and Still Trying to Say the ‘L’ Word 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z He was also a savvy entrepreneur and fabulist who, despite being illiterate and shunned by the Catholic Church, carved out a life soothsaying and healing ailing neighbors. Descended From Shamans and Ghost Whisperers 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z What Mr. Donovan’s own extensive research about fortunetelling left him with was the feeling that predicting the future required developing certain powers, but not the kind that involve actual soothsaying. ‘Shut Eye’ Lays Its Tarot Cards on the Table 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z Such soothsaying is of little comfort, however, to those who can see the reality of the country’s worsening democracy crisis and the deep cultural and institutional failings that have created it. The 2024 election one year out: Don't wait to panic about the polls 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Few of the pundits who trumpet the long-term wisdom of Medicare for all or the negligible impact of deficit spending have the credentials for such soothsaying. Opinion | Ted Cruz, I’m Sorry 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z Besides, no one knows what will happen, and some prominent pundits have dismissed such apocalyptic soothsaying with assurances that the system will work the way it's supposed to and foil Trumpian malfeasance. The nightmare that Joe Biden could inherit 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z Its stock price is high enough to absorb any litigation-inducing tweets from Musk, bad news from regulators, or negative Wall Street soothsaying. Tesla’s record 2019 has bought it some breathing room 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z It is tempting to file them as somewhere between soothsaying and speculation. Manchester City and European Soccer Arrive at a Moment of Reckoning 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z This most recent bout of volatility may say more about the firm’s soothsaying abilities than the strength of its underlying business. Netflix suffers a big wobble 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z At least this is definitive proof that The Post doesn’t pay me for soothsaying. Perspective | Trying to get a handle on this Redskins season? You’ve come to the wrong place. 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z In Thailand it is often hard to separate state Buddhism from soothsaying. Prophets of piffle 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z Honestly, there was so much loudmouthed soothsaying that it was hard to tell who was saying what. The Age of Facts Is Over 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z Much as the global financial crisis tripped up economists in 2008, so too has the presidential campaign made a mockery of political soothsaying. How Sanders, Trump Threaten Market Confidence 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z Oh, and just to remind you of the point of all this soothsaying by the Bank, the Governor Mark Carney sees inflation rising back to the 2% target over the two-year policy horizon. Bank expects weaker recovery - BBC News 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Just to remind you of the point of all this soothsaying by the Bank, the Governor Mark Carney sees inflation rising back to the 2% target over the two-year policy horizon. Bank of England says UK economy to grow by 2.5% in 2015 - BBC News 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z And speaking of too late, Harris’ Oscar soothsaying feat would have come across as a clever ruse had the show not been some 40 minutes overtime, with the best picture yet to be announced. No surprise, Neil Patrick Harris brought sparkle to Oscars 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z At least a dozen other Russian media outlets then ran with the soothsaying rat story. The Unlikely Soothsayers of Sochi 2014-02-14T20:05:22Z The latest travel site to offer soothsaying powers is TheSuitest.com, a hotel booking site that includes "The Hotel Time Machine." Travel agents: We're not obsolete 2013-09-02T00:02:00Z The latest travel website to offer soothsaying powers is TheSuitest, a hotel booking site that includes a feature called the Hotel Time Machine. New travel website predicts changes in hotel prices 2013-09-01T17:00:00Z “This is not gossip or soothsaying,” the preface declares. Exposés of China’s Elite a Big Lure in Hong Kong 2013-05-19T00:24:28Z The world, despite Mayan soothsaying to the contrary, did not come screeching to a halt. In the Arena: Predictions Large and Small for 2013 2013-01-10T13:07:21Z The wide prevalence of magic and soothsaying may be illustrated from the historical books of the Old Testament as well as from the pre-exilian prophets. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z He went to the lectures of Attalus, a Stoic teacher, who laid great stress on simplicity of life and independence of character and was also interested in superstition and soothsaying. The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire 2012-03-11T03:00:13.983Z After that one tremor the soothsaying volume remained bafflingly motionless through the recitation of the mysteries which accompanied the letter J. K likewise began uneventfully. The Camp Fire Girls' Larks and Pranks or, The House of the Open Door 2012-02-21T03:00:19.740Z In this forest the heathen priests, the so-called Druids, were specially at home; there, too, they kept the white horses which were used in soothsaying. Pine Needles 2012-02-20T03:00:19.367Z That included the sports world, which gives eternal optimists like me another chance to improve their own soothsaying in 2013. In the Arena: Predictions Large and Small for 2013 2013-01-10T13:07:21Z We now read, "And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying." "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) 2012-01-13T03:00:12.913Z Paul cast out the evil spirit from a damsel, who having a spirit of divination, brought great profit to her masters by soothsaying. Critical Examination of the Life of St. Paul 2011-11-24T03:00:45.230Z There is a phrase for this, and we hear it a lot: “You have to keep faith with the past”; a sort of soothsaying, proactive, spiritual nostalgia. Every Man a King? U.K.’s Better Off With Its Queens: A.A. Gill 2011-11-14T01:24:13Z Every charlatan who pretended to some new secret of soothsaying was welcomed by him. Sermons 2011-09-26T02:00:27.830Z It came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying. The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III 2011-09-01T02:00:17.707Z The prophecy itself, the soothsaying, and the indications--Your name is Olenka, and you give me for a Mass for the intentions of a sinful Andrei. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z If any one wants soothsaying, he waits in front of the glen till I come out. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z It means that they used amulets, little idol images and other things by which they practised the so-called divination—the soothsaying. The Prophet Ezekiel An Analytical Exposition 2011-07-27T02:00:27.557Z He believed only in soothsaying, and had his own superstitions; moreover, the mysterious beliefs of the Orient roused his curiosity. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z The hymns and prayers to the gods however show a very high religious level in spite of the important part played by soothsaying and exorcism, relics of earlier culture. Man, Past and Present 2011-03-28T02:00:29.283Z The auspicious days for soothsaying are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z Those in search of soothsaying wait at the opening of the glen and I go to the wheel. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Cursing, soothsaying, building yummy gingerbread houses in the middle of remote forests – some old women do have jobs requiring a period of notice before they take up their new positions in the . Sorry is the easiest word. It has seldom been so devalued 2011-01-16T00:12:01Z So farewell then, Paul the Octopus, soothsaying cephalopod mollusc. A history of the year in 100 objects ? part five 2010-12-31T00:06:14Z In more conspiracy theory news, Jiang Xiao, the director of a forthcoming film entitled Who Killed Paul the Octopus?, reckons the former soothsaying cephalopod had really been dead for months. The Fiver 2010-10-27T15:04:00Z Germany fans are hoping psychic cephalopod Paul the Octopus's soothsaying skills have failed him after he predicted Jogi Low's side will lose their World Cup semi-final against Spain. The Fiver 2010-07-06T11:49:00Z Bogun was devouring with his eyes at one instant the foam, at another Horpyna; and at the same time he worked with his brain to aid the soothsaying. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Not even your rune-reading, soothsaying Fiver could have seen that coming. The Fiver 2010-04-15T15:26:00Z Yet they were able to gain money from the country people by soothsaying and secret arts, by doctoring man and beast, or as horse-dealers and pedlers. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. And it came to pass, as we were going to the place of prayer, that a certain maid having a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much gain by soothsaying. The Bible Story The narrative in the Acts of the Apostles says that she "was possessed of a spirit of divination," and that "she brought her masters much gain by soothsaying." Women of Early Christianity This being concluded, the gods, and especially the Parc�, are introduced to the marriage feast; and the latter, as they spin their thread, "utter soothsaying canticles." Roman Women He was a miracle-worker, given to soothsaying and prophesying, led the life of an ascetic, his raiment and food being of the poorest. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition So then she had known—she had spoken the truth in her soothsaying that day so long ago! The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman Julian prepares an expedition against the Persians, and, in order to know beforehand the result of the war, he consults the oracles; and sacrifices innumerable victims, devoting himself wholly to soothsaying and augury.—XIII. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens In Mona was a sacred place of the Druids, who gave encouragement to the still independent Britons by their murderous sacrifices and their soothsayings. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII In Rome, in accordance with the genius of the nation, soothsaying was at a comparatively early period organized and taken in charge by the State. Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV "Why, here be more soothsaying manners from a fairer speaker—but still as dark as the uncouth ravings of that fellow—that—that Droop." The Panchronicon Thus, Allen Putnam, a Spiritualistic writer, says:— “The doctrine that the oracles, soothsaying, and witchcraft of past ages were kindred to these manifestations of our day, I, for one, most fully believe.” Modern Spiritualism Verse which is cramped and harsh and unmelodious may have its place in human history; it may have its place in human soothsaying and human interest; it has no place or lot in poetry. Suspended Judgments Essays on Books and Sensations Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, enchantment, necromancy, conjuring, incantation, soothsaying, divining, the black art, are all one and the same humbug. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages The Kahins were very much alarmed at the stupendous phenomena of the falling stars and the comets; and had stopped their soothsaying and divinations. A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád' Showing that all the Wars of Mohammad Were Defensive; and that Aggressive War, or Compulsory Conversion, is not Allowed in The Koran - 1885 Although Mother Turner's pursuits were of the questionable kind generally attributed to old hags—she dealt in philters, soothsaying, and poisoning—she must have been a young and beautiful woman. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 442 Volume 17, New Series, June 19, 1852 The Babylonians pretended to great skill in astrology, soothsaying, and magic. The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales Having been beaten in a trial of soothsaying, Calchas died of chagrin or committed suicide. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" And is not our enlightened America "the land of spiritualists, mesmerism, soothsaying and mystical congregations"? The First Landing on Wrangel Island With Some Remarks on the Northern Inhabitants It is equally true that the large proportion of persons who visited Grouche made his soothsaying an excuse. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth By the way, one of our doctors had a queer soothsaying experience. The Luck of Thirteen Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia In the first ages of the Roman republic, the children of the nobility were sent to Etru'ria for education, especially in divination and the art of soothsaying, in which the Tuscans were supposed to excel. Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. They, when they are full of the spirit of soothsaying, having eaten of the wan honey, delight to speak forth the truth. The Homeric Hymns A New Prose Translation; and Essays, Literary and Mythological There is no such thing as divination, or soothsaying, or prophesy, or fortune telling in this world. For Woman's Love His house was really a place of illicit meeting, and the soothsaying was often but an excuse for going there. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth I am no believer in soothsaying; yet I am sometimes at a loss to know how Uncle Frank could tell so accurately what would occur in the future. The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave For their soothsaying they received money, gold rings, and other precious things. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Their heads are sprinkled with white barley flour, p. 164and they dwell beneath a glade of Parnassus, apart they dwell, teachers of soothsaying. The Homeric Hymns A New Prose Translation; and Essays, Literary and Mythological Hearken to me, and set your heart at rest On that you speak of, while I make you learn No mortal thing is touched by soothsaying. The Seven Plays in English Verse I say by stealth; because his ostensible occupation of soothsaying and fortune-telling was not his only business. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth And here his destined fate smote Idmon, son of Abas, skilled in soothsaying; but not at all did his soothsaying save him, for necessity drew him on to death. The Argonautica The people believed in his mystic words and soothsayings and mistaken fanaticism. The Merchant of Berlin An Historical Novel Sir 34:5 Divinations, and soothsayings, and dreams, are vain: and the heart fancieth, as a woman's heart in travail. Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible Apocrypha In such an age the sex which possessed by natural right book-learning, physic, soothsaying, and incantation, even when they used these mysteries for good purposes, were but a step from sin. Popular Tales from the Norse And to those he touched tongues were given and soothsaying, and to many the transports of inspiration and divine madness, as of poets and rhapsodists. Earthwork out of Tuscany Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett Portents, prophecies, soothsayings, frightful aspects in the sacrifices, natural growths of alarm and excitement, were equally vain. Caesar: a Sketch The Malabars are much given to soothsaying, and have lucky and unlucky days. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time By the crime of magic, the author informs us, he means any improper communication between men and evil spirits, whether it be called theurgy, soothsaying, necromancy, chiromancy, incantation or witchcraft. Thaumaturgia Albert Who has given you the privilege of soothsaying? The Follies of Love Like a surge of Solway tide the remembrance came over her that, when she had plucked the dandelion for her soothsaying, she had thrust it carelessly into the bosom of her lilac-sprigged gown. The Lilac Sunbonnet Birds, in soothsaying; wisdom shown by; tree which is a natural snare for. Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies The art of healing was like soothsaying, so the common people said; "the same bird was lucky or unlucky, according as he flew to the right or left." Medical Essays, 1842-1882 You are good at soothsaying: Make me a sonnet of my dream. Chastelard, a tragedy For so Phoebus Apollo in his soothsaying had told him that it must be, in goodly Pytho, what time he crossed the threshold of stone, to seek to the oracle. The Odyssey Done into English prose One morning early, the soothsaying Delaware appeared with a gloomy countenance. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West Hogni spake and said, "Now hath come to pass the soothsaying of Brynhild; an ill work not to be atoned for." The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda There lived here a soothsayer, a noble man and a mighty, Telemus, son of Eurymus, who surpassed all men in soothsaying, and waxed old as a seer among the Cyclopes. The Odyssey Done into English prose |
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