Whenever such an expression presents itself and is found to be vague or confusing, turn to the following list of allusions, which are those in most common use, and arranged alphabetically for easy reference. [Footnote: Note there are two lists of allusions, both alphabetically arranged.] Clear up the obscurity by reading the Bible passage that explains the doubtful phrase. Each of these allusions has been used many times in common speech or in our great English writings, as illustrated by the many quotations that follow. A knowledge of the meaning and derivation of such phrases opens up a new world of interest and understanding and the ability to use them correctly infuses speech and writing alike with a new power of graphic expression. How many of these allusions recall definitely a certain incident or story to your mind? As strong as a spider's web. 190 S.A. Ananias. 335 L.J. Apples of gold in baskets of silver. 504 G.B. Appeal unto Caesar. 452 L.J. {127} Add a cubit to his stature. 106 G.B. At their wits' end. 132 S.A. All things to all men. 438 S.A. As a lamb to the slaughter. 289 S.A. As locusts for multitude, 319 H. T. As a hart panteth after the water brooks. 61 S.A. As sheep having no shepherd. 144 L.J. As high as Haman. 73 T.J. Balaam's ass. 259 H.T. The beauty of holiness. 505 T.J. Cast to the dogs. 172 L.J. Clearer than the noonday. 193 S.A. Carpenter of Nazareth. 50 L.J. Cattle upon a thousand hills. 73 S.A. City set on a hill. 106 L.J. Can any good thing come out of Nazareth? 77 L.J. Clothed and in his right mind. 139 L.J. Cake not turned. 364 S.A. Driving of Jehu. 160 T.J. Doubting Thomas. 306 L.J. The day of small things. 404 S.A. Darkness which may be felt. 171 H. T. Dan to Beer-sheba. 339, 342 H.T. Doorkeeper in the house of God. 96 S.A. Delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. 143, 357 H.T. Draught of fishes. 307 L.J. Earth thy footstool. 343 L.J. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard. 502 T.J. Ebenezer. 249 H.T.