(idiom) minor skills or deceptive tricks; petty, underhanded behavior

the sounds of chickens crowing and dogs barking; describes the bustling atmosphere of a populated rural village

literally "chickens crowing and dogs barking"; describes a populous or animated village scene where neighbors live close to one another

to remain true to one's principles even in a dangerous or chaotic environment; literally: the storm is as dark as night, but the rooster does not stop crowing

A specific type of pillow used when placing a deceased person into a coffin.