Na regen komt zonneschijn
Betekenis : Na een periode van tegenslag komt er een betere tijd. / Voorspoed volgt op tegenspoed. / Als er wat naars is gebeurd, wordt het daarna weer beter.
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MERRY ANDREW, or MR. MERRYMAN. The jack pudding, jester, or zany of a mountebank, usually dressed in a party-coloured coat.

A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

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The sound of "baby crying" in Albanian!
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The sound of "bee buzzing" in Indonesian!
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TO COG. To cheat with dice; also to coax or wheedle, To cog a die; to conceal or secure a die. To cog a dinner; to wheedle one out of a dinner.

A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

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The sound of "hushing" in Lithuanian!
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"Parrots are not just colorful birds; they are among the most intelligent species in the animal kingdom. Their brains are structured in a way that facilitates complex problem-solving and memory retention. This intelligence is akin to that of a young child, making them exceptional mimics and communicators. Unlike many other birds that rely on instinctual calls, parrots can learn and understand sounds, allowing them to mimic human speech with surprising accuracy. Their cognitive abilities are a testament to nature’s ingenuity, showcasing how evolution has endowed them with skills that go beyond mere survival."

https://discoverwildscience.com/the-parrot-that-can-speak-better-than-a-human-toddler-1-281636/

The sound of "laughter" in French!
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gvhnage wesa

HUM DRUM. A hum drum fellow; a dull tedious narrator, a bore; also a set of gentlemen, who (Bailey says) used to meet near the Charter House, or at the King's Head in St. John's-street, who had more of pleasantry, and less of mystery, than the free masons.

A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

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The sound of "flatulence" in Estonian!
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Reading: an
Meaning: sky, heaven

The sound of "swallowing" in Estonian!
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CLAPPER. The tongue of a bell, and figuratively of a man or woman.

A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

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