not know someone from Adam

: to perceive directly : have direct cognition of

: to have understanding of

: to recognize the nature of : discern

: knowledge

: some person : somebody

: the first man and father by Eve of Cain and Abel

: the unregenerate nature of man

: of, relating to, or being an 18th century decorative style (as of furniture) characterized by straight lines, surface decoration, and conventional designs (such as festooned garlands and medallions)