Folklore And Superstitions

verb to happen or occur

• It is said that great misfortune will betide those who do not heed the warnings.
• I heard that something bad might betide us if we continue on this path.
• If you don't study for the test, who knows what might betide you?
• No one knows what will betide us in the future, so we must be prepared for anything.

noun a period of hot, sultry weather occurring during the summer months

• The dog days of summer are typically the hottest and most oppressive days of the season.
• I always feel so lazy during the dog days of summer.
• I can't wait for the dog days to be over so we can start school again.
• During the dog days of the project, everyone was feeling burnt out and unmotivated.

noun A small North American mammal of the squirrel family, having a heavy body and short legs, and living in burrows, especially the American woodchuck.

• The groundhog is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots.
• I saw a groundhog digging in the backyard this morning.
• That groundhog is one sneaky critter, always stealing from the garden.
• The groundhog saw its shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter.

noun a tool used for cutting or sawing wood, typically with a long, thin blade

adjective showing signs of age; not new or fresh

• As the old saw goes, 'A penny saved is a penny earned.'
• You know what they say, 'The early bird catches the worm' - it's an old saw but true!
• My grandpa always used to say, 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' - it's an old saw but still relevant.
• The old saw about 'actions speaking louder than words' is something to keep in mind when dealing with difficult situations.

noun a feeling of regret or sorrow

verb to feel remorse or regret

• She stood on the corner of the rue, waiting for the taxi to arrive.
• Let's meet at the cafe on rue de la Paix.
• I heard there's a cool party happening on rue Saint-Denis tonight.
• As the sun set over the rue, she couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia.

noun a day that is added to the calendar in leap years, occurring once every four years on February 29th

• Leap day occurs every four years, adding an extra day to the calendar in February.
• Hey, did you know that this year is a leap day? We get an extra day in February!
• Yo, it's leap day! That means we get an extra 24 hours this year.
• For her, leap day symbolized a chance to take a leap of faith and pursue her dreams.

noun a Christian festival held on February 2nd to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of baby Jesus in the Temple

• Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, is a Christian holiday that falls on February 2nd.
• Hey, did you know that Candlemas is also called Groundhog Day?
• I love celebrating Candlemas because it means winter is almost over!
• The return of longer days after Candlemas symbolizes the gradual increase of light in our lives.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a talisman; possessing or believed to possess magical or protective powers

• The ancient amulet was believed to hold talismanic powers.
• I always carry my lucky charm with me, it's kind of talismanic.
• That necklace is so talismanic, it's like my good luck charm.
• Her smile had a talismanic effect on everyone around her.

noun the tree bearing this fruit

• The jujube plant is native to China and has been cultivated for thousands of years.
• I tried a jujube fruit for the first time and it was surprisingly sweet!
• Let's grab some jujube candies from the store, they're so tasty.
• The jujube tree symbolizes longevity and prosperity in many cultures.