to mutter or whisper (prayers or spells), to count (one's beads), to repeat (the name of any deity) inaudibly or mentally

To count beads for God, and ready to usurp other's property.

Japanese language, the native of Japan

to get at or to understand one's temper or disposition, to know the pleasure or desire (of), to be highly pleased, to get new life, to escape from misfortune

recite the name (of), talk about, be devoted (to)

call down a curse, cast a spell or charm to harm someone

a saint abroad and a devil at home

to accept or acknowledge someone's talents or skills, to glorify someone