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In a monastery scriptorium ink was blotted by shaking sand on the vellum or parchment. A sandboy was a monastic pupil who was excused other work in order to stand by with a ready supply of sand for the calligraphers in the nice, warm, comfortable scriptorium.
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As happy as what?
Larry or `sand boy`
What does the phrase happy as a sand boy mean?
The phrase "happy as a sandboy" means extremely content and carefree. It originates from the 19th-century image of a sandboy, a person who sold sand to pubs, being free from worries and enjoying life.
Is the sand dollar happy?
Yes
What is the hink-pink for happy boy?
glad ladglad lad
How happy is Scrooge?
He was as happy as an angel,and merry as a school boy!
Is Toothy from Happy Tree Friends a Boy or Girl?
a boy
Is there a comma after the smart fast and happy boy got good grades?
The smart, fast, and happy boy got good grades. OR The smart, fast, happy boy got good grades. I prefer the second one.
Is happy feet a girl?
No, he is a boy.
What is the function of the word happy in the sentence?
Happy is an adjective. It describes somebody's mood/feeling. Adjectives can go anywhere in a sentence it depends on the function of the adjective The most common place is when an adjective describes a noun As a subject -- The happy boy likes me As an object -- I like the happy boy. An adjective can go after a linking verb -- He is a happy boy. He feels happy.
When was I Just Want to See the Boy Happy created?
I Just Want to See the Boy Happy was created on 2006-12-04.
What is a happy boy rhymes?
Sure! Here are some happy boy rhymes: Jump for joy, happy boy Smiles all around, never a frown Full of glee, so carefree Heart of gold, never cold
How you love a proudful and intelligent girl?
I think if I was a boy I would be happy or The boy for you. I am not a boy through
