--- title: H — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 13 description: The 779 words of the English dictionary under H, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/13/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / H # H — The English dictionary · page 13 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* A headland is a high piece of land with steep cliffs that sticks out into the sea.[↗](../../headland/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A lighthouse stands on the headland.[↗](../../headland/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Waves crash against the rocky headland.[↗](../../headland/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Headlands are made of hard rock.[↗](../../headland/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The bay is sheltered between two headlands.[↗](../../headland/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We walked along the cliff path to the headland.[↗](../../headland/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Over time, a cave in a headland can become an arch.[↗](../../headland/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · From the headland we could see dolphins.[↗](../../headland/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The vessel glided between the headlands of the port, and the giant resumed his march.[↗](../../headland/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **headless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Headless means having no head, like a headless statue or ghost.[↗](../../headless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Running around like a headless chicken means rushing about in panic without thinking.[↗](../../headless/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (computing) A headless computer or browser has no screen and is controlled by another computer.[↗](../../headless/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Headless Horseman rode through the woods.[↗](../../headless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum had a headless Roman statue.[↗](../../headless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My dad ran around like a headless chicken looking for his keys.[↗](../../headless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The snowman was headless after the dog knocked it over.[↗](../../headless/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The ghost story was about a headless knight.[↗](../../headless/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And immediately the headless corpse arose and sat beside Raja Rasalu.[↗](../../headless/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **headlight** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A strong light at the front of a car, bus, bike, train or other vehicle that helps the driver see the road at night and lets others see the vehicle.[↗](../../headlight/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A light worn on the head (more often called a headlamp or head torch).[↗](../../headlight/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The car's headlights lit up the dark road.[↗](../../headlight/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn on your headlights when it gets dark.[↗](../../headlight/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My reflective vest shines when headlights hit it.[↗](../../headlight/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Bikes need a front light, like a car's headlight.[↗](../../headlight/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The deer froze in the headlights.[↗](../../headlight/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · One of the headlights is broken, so Dad is fixing it.[↗](../../headlight/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Drivers dip their headlights so they don't dazzle other drivers.[↗](../../headlight/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **headline** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The title printed in large letters above a story in a newspaper or on a news website.[↗](../../headline/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «The headlines» are the most important news stories of the day.[↗](../../headline/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To be the main act at a concert or show.[↗](../../headline/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The headline said «Local School Wins Prize».[↗](../../headline/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Write a catchy headline for your news report.[↗](../../headline/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The story made the headlines all over the country.[↗](../../headline/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Read the article, not just the headline.[↗](../../headline/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Clickbait headlines try to trick you into clicking.[↗](../../headline/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We heard the headlines on the radio at breakfast.[↗](../../headline/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A famous band will headline the festival.[↗](../../headline/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **headlong** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (adverb) Head first, with a fast rush, in a way that is not careful.[↗](../../headlong/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Rushing forward very fast, without thinking first.[↗](../../headlong/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The giant came headlong down the hill.[↗](../../headlong/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He dived headlong into the lake.[↗](../../headlong/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The children made a headlong dash for the door.[↗](../../headlong/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He taketh the wise in their own craftiness; and the counsel of the wily is carried headlong.[↗](../../headlong/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.5.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../headlong/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I attended and listened, but they spoke not aright; no man repenteth him of his wickedness, saying: 'What have I done?'[↗](../../headlong/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") Every one turneth away in his course, as a horse that rusheth headlong in the battle.[↗](../../headlong/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.8.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../headlong/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **headmaster** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A man in charge of a school (mainly UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, and private schools).[↗](../../headmaster/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The headmaster spoke in assembly.[↗](../../headmaster/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We were sent to the headmaster's office.[↗](../../headmaster/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The headmaster gave out the prizes.[↗](../../headmaster/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our headmaster knows every pupil's name.[↗](../../headmaster/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The headmaster rang the bell.[↗](../../headmaster/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In America he would be called the principal.[↗](../../headmaster/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **headphone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Headphones are a pair of small speakers worn over or in the ears to listen to music or sound without other people hearing it.[↗](../../headphone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Put on your headphones for the reading app.[↗](../../headphone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My headphones are wireless.[↗](../../headphone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn the volume down to protect your ears.[↗](../../headphone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Take your headphones off when crossing the road.[↗](../../headphone/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I can't find my headphones anywhere.[↗](../../headphone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Plug the headphone cable into the tablet.[↗](../../headphone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **headquarters** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The main office or place from which a company, army, police force or organisation is run.[↗](../../headquarters/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The company's headquarters are in London.[↗](../../headquarters/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The spies returned to headquarters.[↗](../../headquarters/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our den is the club's secret HQ.[↗](../../headquarters/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The army set up its headquarters in the old castle.[↗](../../headquarters/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Police headquarters received the call.[↗](../../headquarters/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The United Nations headquarters is in New York.[↗](../../headquarters/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **headrest** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The padded part at the top of a seat, for example in a car, plane or chair, that supports the back of your head.[↗](../../headrest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Adjust the headrest so it is level with the top of your head.[↗](../../headrest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My little brother kicked the back of Dad's headrest.[↗](../../headrest/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The headrest protects your neck if the car stops suddenly.[↗](../../headrest/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The plane seat had a screen in the headrest.[↗](../../headrest/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I fell asleep against the headrest.[↗](../../headrest/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **headscarf** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A piece of cloth worn over the head and often tied under the chin or at the back, to cover the hair.[↗](../../headscarf/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Granny wore a headscarf on windy days.[↗](../../headscarf/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My friend wears a headscarf to school as part of her faith.[↗](../../headscarf/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She tied a colourful headscarf over her hair.[↗](../../headscarf/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The farmer's wife wore a headscarf in the old photo.[↗](../../headscarf/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Headscarves come in many colours and patterns.[↗](../../headscarf/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Put on a headscarf to keep the sun off your head.[↗](../../headscarf/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **headset** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A pair of headphones, usually with a small microphone attached, so you can listen and speak.[↗](../../headset/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A device worn on the head for virtual reality (a VR headset).[↗](../../headset/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Put on your headset for the listening test.[↗](../../headset/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He talks to his friends through his gaming headset.[↗](../../headset/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The pilot spoke to the tower through her headset.[↗](../../headset/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The VR headset made me feel I was under the sea.[↗](../../headset/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn the headset volume down to protect your ears.[↗](../../headset/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The football coach wears a headset during the game.[↗](../../headset/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **headsman** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Old use: a man whose job was to behead people with an axe or sword as a punishment.[↗](../../headsman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The king sent for his headsman.[↗](../../headsman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The headsman stood ready with his axe.[↗](../../headsman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The prisoner was led to the headsman.[↗](../../headsman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **headstone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A headstone is a stone set at the head of a grave, with the name of the person who died and often a short message.[↗](../../headstone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (building) A headstone can also mean the main stone of a building, the keystone or cornerstone.[↗](../../headstone/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We put flowers by Grandma's headstone.[↗](../../headstone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The headstone said, «Loved by all who knew her.»[↗](../../headstone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In history, we read the names on the old headstones in the churchyard.[↗](../../headstone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some headstones were so old that the words had worn away.[↗](../../headstone/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The family chose a simple grey headstone.[↗](../../headstone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A little angel was carved on the headstone.[↗](../../headstone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **headstrong** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Determined to have your own way and not willing to listen to others.[↗](../../headstrong/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her headstrong brother would not wear his coat.[↗](../../headstrong/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The headstrong princess would not listen to her mother.[↗](../../headstrong/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be so headstrong; listen to advice.[↗](../../headstrong/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **headwind** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A wind blowing straight towards you, against the way you are going, which slows you down.[↗](../../headwind/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (figurative) Something that makes progress harder.[↗](../../headwind/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* The business faced headwinds.[↗](../../headwind/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We cycled home into a strong headwind.[↗](../../headwind/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The plane was late because of a headwind.[↗](../../headwind/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A plane flies at 500 km/h; with a 50 km/h headwind its ground speed is 450 km/h.[↗](../../headwind/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Runners hate a headwind in a race.[↗](../../headwind/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The boat struggled against the headwind.[↗](../../headwind/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The new shop faced headwinds when prices rose.[↗](../../headwind/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **headwinds** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (literal) wind blowing towards you as you move, which slows you down.[↗](../../headwinds/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (euphemism, business and economics) problems or difficulties that slow growth or hurt sales: «the company faced headwinds».[↗](../../headwinds/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our plane was late because of strong headwinds.[↗](../../headwinds/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cyclists struggled against the headwind.[↗](../../headwinds/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The company blamed currency headwinds for weak results.[↗](../../headwinds/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The economy faces headwinds from high prices.[↗](../../headwinds/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Running into a headwind makes the race harder.[↗](../../headwinds/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · "Headwinds" is the boss's way of saying sales are down.[↗](../../headwinds/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The opposite of a headwind is a tailwind, which helps you.[↗](../../headwinds/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A plane flying into a 50 km/h headwind at 800 km/h moves over the ground at 750 km/h.[↗](../../headwinds/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **heal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To heal means to become healthy again after an injury, like a cut or broken bone getting better.[↗](../../heal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To heal someone means to make them well again.[↗](../../heal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To heal can also mean to make bad feelings or a quarrel better.[↗](../../heal/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cut on my knee healed in a week.[↗](../../heal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't pick your scab, or it won't heal.[↗](../../heal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A broken arm takes about six weeks to heal.[↗](../../heal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Doctors and nurses help people heal.[↗](../../heal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep the wound clean so it heals.[↗](../../heal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Time helped heal her sadness.[↗](../../heal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They said sorry and the friendship healed.[↗](../../heal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Aloe vera gel can help sunburn heal.[↗](../../heal/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A wound from Kay's sword no physician could heal.[↗](../../heal/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And when the flesh hath in the skin thereof a boil, and it is healed, (Torah LEV.13.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heal/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying: 'Heal her now, O God, I beseech Thee.'[↗](../../heal/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.12.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heal/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abraham prayed unto God; and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maid-servants; and they bore children.[↗](../../heal/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.20.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heal/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.[↗](../../heal/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.30.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heal/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Why hast Thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us?[↗](../../heal/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.14.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heal/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · For thy breach is great like the sea; who can heal thee?[↗](../../heal/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.2.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heal/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **health** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Health is how well your body and mind are working; being free from illness and injury.[↗](../../health/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Your health can be good or bad, so the word also names the state of your body at a given time.[↗](../../health/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Health is also the work of keeping people well, as in health care and health services.[↗](../../health/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The health of a thing like a business or a forest means how strong and well it is doing.[↗](../../health/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sleep is very important for your health.[↗](../../health/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma is in good health for her age.[↗](../../health/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Smoking is bad for your health.[↗](../../health/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned about mental health in class today.[↗](../../health/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The nurse at the health centre checked my ears.[↗](../../health/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Exercise and fruit help keep your heart in good health.[↗](../../health/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The forest's health is harmed by pollution.[↗](../../health/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Health and safety rules say we must wear goggles in the lab.[↗](../../health/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · She was worried about her dog's health.[↗](../../health/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · "I wish you good health, master merchant."[↗](../../health/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Gimel, predominant in health, crowned, . combined and formed Mars in the Universe, the second day of the week, and the right ear in man.[↗](../../health/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../health/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · He produced Gimel, and referred it to Health; He crowned it, combined and joined with it Mars in the Universe, the second day of the week, and the right ear of man.[↗](../../health/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../health/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · He produced Gimel, and referred it to Health ; He crowned it, combined and joined with it Mars in the Universe, the second day of the week, and the right ear of man.[↗](../../health/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../health/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.[↗](../../health/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.3.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../health/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.[↗](../../health/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.13.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../health/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?[↗](../../health/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.8.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../health/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") **healthcare** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Healthcare is the work of looking after people's health: doctors, nurses, hospitals, medicine and the help people get when they are ill or hurt.[↗](../../healthcare/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In the UK, healthcare is free through the NHS.[↗](../../healthcare/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Nurses are important healthcare workers.[↗](../../healthcare/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Everyone needs good healthcare.[↗](../../healthcare/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Healthcare costs a lot of money in some countries.[↗](../../healthcare/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My aunt works in healthcare as a midwife.[↗](../../healthcare/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **healthier** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* More healthy: in better health, or better for your health than something else.[↗](../../healthier/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Water is healthier than fizzy drinks.[↗](../../healthier/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An apple is a healthier snack than crisps.[↗](../../healthier/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma has been healthier since she started walking every day.[↗](../../healthier/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's choose a healthier lunch today.[↗](../../healthier/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Plants grow healthier in good soil.[↗](../../healthier/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Is brown bread healthier than white bread?[↗](../../healthier/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **healthy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Healthy means well, strong and not ill.[↗](../../healthy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Healthy food or habits help you stay well.[↗](../../healthy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Healthy can mean good and normal: a healthy plant, a healthy friendship.[↗](../../healthy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Healthy can mean large: «a healthy appetite».[↗](../../healthy/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Fruit is a healthy snack.[↗](../../healthy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Exercise keeps you healthy.[↗](../../healthy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The vet said our dog is healthy.[↗](../../healthy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Eat a healthy breakfast before school.[↗](../../healthy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Sleep helps you stay healthy.[↗](../../healthy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The plant looks healthy and green.[↗](../../healthy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He has a healthy appetite.[↗](../../healthy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Healthy friendships make you feel good.[↗](../../healthy/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · They were both young and healthy, well-grown and strong; but Jurgen was the cleverer of the two.[↗](../../healthy/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **heap** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A heap is a big untidy pile of things on top of each other.[↗](../../heap/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Heaps of something means a lot of it (informal, very common in Australia and New Zealand).[↗](../../heap/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To heap is to put things in a pile, or to fill something with a lot, like a heaped spoon.[↗](../../heap/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There is a heap of 40 stones.[↗](../../heap/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He moved 15 stones from the heap.[↗](../../heap/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Two heaps have 25 and 30 apples.[↗](../../heap/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She heaps 3 more spoons of sugar.[↗](../../heap/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My clothes were in a heap on the floor.[↗](../../heap/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We put the leaves on the compost heap.[↗](../../heap/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Thanks heaps for your help\![↗](../../heap/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog jumped into the heap of leaves.[↗](../../heap/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · They divided the money into three heaps.[↗](../../heap/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And they did eat there by the heap.[↗](../../heap/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.31.46, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heap/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And they gathered them together in heaps; and the land stank.[↗](../../heap/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.8.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heap/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And in the seven years of plenty the earth brought forth in heaps.[↗](../../heap/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.41.47, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heap/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.[↗](../../heap/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.31.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heap/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · His roots are wrapped about the heap, he beholdeth the place of stones.[↗](../../heap/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.8.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heap/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and Thou heapest up mine iniquity.[↗](../../heap/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") 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