In short we subconsciously experience certain signs as symbols. A good example are the white lilies in 'Incarnation'. The woman has gathered flowerpetals in a plastic bag.

things of a pleasant and divertive nature

This gave the army ample justification for its occupation of London in early August, which, as in 1642, was followed by a purge of the aldermanate.

Some of the players tried to heavy or sweet-talk the referee into reversing his decision, even as the threat of a send-off loomed.