Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

To have a smattering knowledge of anything.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

Put himself upon his good behavior.

The fat's all in the fire.

The fat's all in the fire.

Something given that way.

Something given that way.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Turn over a new leaf.

Turn over a new leaf.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.