Aquinas' definition. The Oxford Concise Dictionary of the Christian Church defines acedia (or accidie) as a state of restlessness and inability either to work or to pray. Some see it as the precursor to slothâone of the seven deadly sins.
A train horn is a powerful air horn that serves as an audible warning device on electric and Diesel locomotives. The horn's primary purpose is to alert persons and animals to an oncoming train, especially when approaching a grade crossing. The horn is also used for acknowledging signals given by railroad employees, such as during switching operations.
Ship Horn Signals? I live close to the sea and many ships park (anchor, stop?) close offshore whilst going in and out of the Thames... I often hear 1 long blast of a ships' horn followed by 3 short ones...all times of day and night...what does this signify/mean if anything?