--- title: H — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 16 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/16/) [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 16 [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/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) … [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/15/) **16** [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/17/) … [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/40/) **heaviness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Heaviness is the state of being heavy, in weight or in feeling.[↗](../../heaviness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Heaviness can mean a dull, sad feeling in the mind or body.[↗](../../heaviness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He felt a heaviness in his legs after the long climb.[↗](../../heaviness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A heaviness fell over the village when the bell tolled.[↗](../../heaviness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The heaviness of the storm clouds made the day dark.[↗](../../heaviness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My soul melteth away for heaviness; sustain me according unto Thy word.[↗](../../heaviness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heaviness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Even in laughter the heart acheth; and the end of mirth is heaviness.[↗](../../heaviness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.14.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heaviness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **heaving** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Pulling, pushing or lifting something heavy with a lot of effort.[↗](../../heaving/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Rising and falling strongly: heaving waves, heaving shoulders when crying.[↗](../../heaving/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Trying to vomit, retching.[↗](../../heaving/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (UK, informal) Very crowded: the shop was heaving.[↗](../../heaving/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Heaving can also mean breathing out a deep sigh.[↗](../../heaving/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The beach was heaving with people on the hot day.[↗](../../heaving/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The sailors were heaving on the ropes.[↗](../../heaving/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The heaving waves rocked the little boat.[↗](../../heaving/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her shoulders were heaving as she cried.[↗](../../heaving/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He was heaving over the bucket after the boat trip.[↗](../../heaving/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Heaving a sigh, Mum picked up the toys again.[↗](../../heaving/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The pub garden was heaving after the match.[↗](../../heaving/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "Show me your hand," said the Prince trembling, and heaving a deep sigh.[↗](../../heaving/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And the priest shall wave them for a wave-offering before the LORD; this is holy for the priest, together with the breast of waving and the thigh of heaving; and after that the Nazirite may drink wine.[↗](../../heaving/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.6.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heaving/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **heavy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Heavy means weighing a lot and hard to lift.[↗](../../heavy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Heavy means a lot of, or strong: heavy rain, heavy traffic.[↗](../../heavy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A heavy meal is one that makes you feel full.[↗](../../heavy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Heavy can mean sad or serious: «a heavy heart».[↗](../../heavy/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The box is 3 kg heavier than the bag.[↗](../../heavy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Which is the heaviest?[↗](../../heavy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A heavy bag weighs 12 kg.[↗](../../heavy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How much heavier is the dog?[↗](../../heavy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · This box is too heavy for me to lift.[↗](../../heavy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Heavy rain flooded the road.[↗](../../heavy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There was heavy traffic on the way to school.[↗](../../heavy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Bend your knees when you lift something heavy.[↗](../../heavy/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · She left her old school with a heavy heart.[↗](../../heavy/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · I am not able to bear all this people myself alone, because it is too heavy for me.[↗](../../heavy/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.11.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heavy/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee; for the thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.[↗](../../heavy/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.18.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heavy/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Even to-day is my complaint bitter; my hand is become heavy because of my groaning.[↗](../../heavy/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.23.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heavy/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my pressure be heavy upon thee.[↗](../../heavy/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.33.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heavy/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · He hath hedged me about, that I cannot go forth; He hath made my chain heavy.[↗](../../heavy/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heavy/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **heavyset** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Heavyset describes a person with a large, solid, broad body, often strong and a bit heavy.[↗](../../heavyset/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Built big and sturdy.[↗](../../heavyset/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A heavyset man held the door open.[↗](../../heavyset/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The police were looking for a heavyset person in a red coat.[↗](../../heavyset/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The heavyset farmer lifted the bale easily.[↗](../../heavyset/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her uncle is tall and heavyset.[↗](../../heavyset/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The guard was heavyset with a deep voice.[↗](../../heavyset/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A heavyset dog lay by the fire.[↗](../../heavyset/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **hebrew** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Hebrew is the ancient language of the Jewish people, in which most of the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible) was written; modern Hebrew is the main language of Israel.[↗](../../hebrew/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bible, old) A Hebrew is an Israelite, one of the people descended from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.[↗](../../hebrew/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As an adjective it describes things of that language or people, like the Hebrew alphabet.[↗](../../hebrew/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Hebrew is written from right to left.[↗](../../hebrew/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ben goes to Hebrew school on Sundays.[↗](../../hebrew/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Torah is written in Hebrew.[↗](../../hebrew/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Pharaoh made the Hebrews work as slaves.[↗](../../hebrew/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned that "shalom" is the Hebrew word for peace.[↗](../../hebrew/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Hebrew alphabet has twenty-two letters.[↗](../../hebrew/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Queen of Beauty rose and went to her chamber, from which she fetched a knife with some Hebrew words engraven on the blade.[↗](../../hebrew/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · If thou buy a Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve; and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.[↗](../../hebrew/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.21.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrew/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And she spoke unto him according to these words, saying: 'The Hebrew servant, whom thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me.[↗](../../hebrew/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.39.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrew/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the king of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives, of whom the name of the one was Shiphrah, and the name of the other Puah; (Torah EXO.1.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrew/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And he said unto them: 'I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who hath made the sea and the dry land.'[↗](../../hebrew/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JON.1.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrew/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · that every man should let his manservant, and every man his maidservant, being a Hebrew man or a Hebrew woman, go free; that none should make bondmen of them, even of a Jew his brother; (Prophets JER.34.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrew/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **hebrews** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Bible) The Hebrews were the ancient people of Israel, the people of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses.[↗](../../hebrews/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bible) Hebrews is the name of a letter (epistle) in the New Testament of the Bible.[↗](../../hebrews/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Hebrew is also the language of the Jewish people and of modern Israel.[↗](../../hebrews/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Hebrews were slaves in Egypt, the Bible tells.[↗](../../hebrews/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt.[↗](../../hebrews/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Today's reading is from Hebrews.[↗](../../hebrews/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Letter to the Hebrews talks about faith.[↗](../../hebrews/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Much of the Old Testament was first written in Hebrew.[↗](../../hebrews/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Hebrews crossed the Red Sea, the story says.[↗](../../hebrews/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · To a third belong the charming stories of olden times that are derived from the literatures of ancient peoples, such as the Greeks and the Hebrews.[↗](../../hebrews/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And they said: 'The God of the Hebrews hath met with us.[↗](../../hebrews/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.5.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrews/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And she had compassion on him, and said: 'This is one of the Hebrews' children.'[↗](../../hebrews/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.2.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrews/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews; and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.'[↗](../../hebrews/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.40.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrews/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And Saul blew the horn throughout all the land, saying: 'Let the Hebrews hear.'[↗](../../hebrews/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.13.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrews/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel; for the Philistines said: 'Lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears'; (Prophets 1SA.13.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrews/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And both of them disclosed themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines; and the Philistines said: 'Behold Hebrews coming forth out of the holes where they hid themselves.'[↗](../../hebrews/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.14.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hebrews/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **heck** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (mild) an exclamation of annoyance or surprise, a soft stand-in for «hell».[↗](../../heck/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* used for emphasis: «a heck of a lot» = very much.[↗](../../heck/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «what the heck» = why not, I don't care.[↗](../../heck/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Oh heck, I've spilled my juice.[↗](../../heck/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · What the heck is that noise?[↗](../../heck/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · That's a heck of a lot of homework.[↗](../../heck/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Heck, why not?[↗](../../heck/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") Let's go.[↗](../../heck/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · "Flipping heck!" said the teacher when the fire alarm went off.[↗](../../heck/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It's a heck of a long way to walk.[↗](../../heck/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Heck, I forgot my lunch again.[↗](../../heck/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · What the heck, I'll have another slice.[↗](../../heck/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **heckle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To heckle means to shout rude or annoying comments at someone who is speaking or performing in public, to interrupt them.[↗](../../heckle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A heckle is one of those shouted comments.[↗](../../heckle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A heckle is also a wooden comb with metal teeth, used to comb flax or hemp into fibres.[↗](../../heckle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Someone in the crowd heckled the politician.[↗](../../heckle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The comedian had a funny answer for every heckle.[↗](../../heckle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It is rude to heckle a speaker at assembly.[↗](../../heckle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fans heckled the referee all game.[↗](../../heckle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Hecklers kept shouting during the speech.[↗](../../heckle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She kept calm even when they heckled her.[↗](../../heckle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Heckling is combing it with a heckle or wooden comb; binnings are halters for cattle made of sprit or rushes.[↗](../../heckle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **heckling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Shouting rude remarks or questions to interrupt someone who is speaking or performing in public, such as a comedian or politician.[↗](../../heckling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Heckling can also mean combing flax or hemp fibres with a heckle.[↗](../../heckling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The comedian dealt with the heckling very cleverly.[↗](../../heckling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There was loud heckling during the politician's speech.[↗](../../heckling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Heckling the referee is not good sportsmanship.[↗](../../heckling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In Parliament, heckling can get very noisy.[↗](../../heckling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher stopped the heckling in the school debate.[↗](../../heckling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She kept calm despite the heckling.[↗](../../heckling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Heckling is combing it with a heckle or wooden comb; binnings are halters for cattle made of sprit or rushes.[↗](../../heckling/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **hectare** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (maths) A metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square metres, the size of a square 100 metres by 100 metres; symbol ha.[↗](../../hectare/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A hectare is a square 100 metres on each side.[↗](../../hectare/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The farm covers 50 hectares.[↗](../../hectare/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A football pitch is about three quarters of a hectare.[↗](../../hectare/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The forest fire burned 2,000 hectares.[↗](../../hectare/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · How many square metres are in 3 hectares?[↗](../../hectare/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") 30,000.[↗](../../hectare/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The farmer grows 8 tonnes of wheat per hectare.[↗](../../hectare/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **hedge** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A hedge is a row of bushes or small trees growing close together, forming a living fence.[↗](../../hedge/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To hedge means to avoid giving a clear answer.[↗](../../hedge/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To hedge your bets means to protect yourself by choosing more than one option.[↗](../../hedge/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We trimmed the hedge in the garden.[↗](../../hedge/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A blackbird nested in the hedge.[↗](../../hedge/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Hedgehogs often live under hedges.[↗](../../hedge/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The ball went over the hedge into the neighbour's garden.[↗](../../hedge/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The lane was lined with tall hedges.[↗](../../hedge/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · When asked who broke the vase, he hedged.[↗](../../hedge/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I hedged my bets and brought a coat and sunglasses.[↗](../../hedge/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Hedgerows are homes for many animals.[↗](../../hedge/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The hedges of rose-bush were old, and the flowers were faded.[↗](../../hedge/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · To a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in?[↗](../../hedge/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.3.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hedge/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · He hath hedged me about, that I cannot go forth; He hath made my chain heavy.[↗](../../hedge/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hedge/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.[↗](../../hedge/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.15.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hedge/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **hedgehog** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A hedgehog is a small wild animal with a pointed nose and a back covered in sharp spines, which rolls into a ball when frightened.[↗](../../hedgehog/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A hedgehog snuffled through the leaves at night.[↗](../../hedgehog/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The hedgehog rolled into a prickly ball.[↗](../../hedgehog/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Hedgehogs eat slugs and beetles.[↗](../../hedgehog/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Hedgehogs hibernate in winter.[↗](../../hedgehog/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Check bonfires for hedgehogs before lighting them.[↗](../../hedgehog/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We cut a small hole in the fence for hedgehogs.[↗](../../hedgehog/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Yes, do let us!' answered the hedgehog.[↗](../../hedgehog/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **hedgerow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A row of bushes, shrubs and small trees growing along the edge of a field or a country lane.[↗](../../hedgerow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Blackbirds nest in the hedgerow.[↗](../../hedgerow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We picked blackberries from the hedgerow.[↗](../../hedgerow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The hedgehog hid under the hedgerow.[↗](../../hedgerow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The lane ran between tall hedgerows full of flowers.[↗](../../hedgerow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Hedgerows give food and shelter to many animals.[↗](../../hedgerow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We counted 12 kinds of plants in 30 metres of hedgerow.[↗](../../hedgerow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They then went to bed in a cozy nest in the hedgerow and slept in quiet and comfort until morning.[↗](../../hedgerow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **heed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To heed advice or a warning is to pay attention to it and do what it says.[↗](../../heed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Heed (noun) means attention: «take heed», «pay no heed».[↗](../../heed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* To pay attention to something and act on it, such as a warning or a command.[↗](../../heed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sailors did not heed the storm warning.[↗](../../heed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Heed your teacher's advice and check your work.[↗](../../heed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Take heed: the ice is thin\![↗](../../heed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The boy who cried wolf found that no one heeded him.[↗](../../heed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She paid no heed to the rude comments.[↗](../../heed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Heed the signs and keep away from the cliff edge.[↗](../../heed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · 'You did not heed my words,' he said gravely.[↗](../../heed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt-offerings in every place that thou seest; (Torah DEU.12.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon thy land.[↗](../../heed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.12.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And he answered and said: 'Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD putteth in my mouth?'[↗](../../heed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.23.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Nay; but He would give heed unto me.[↗](../../heed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.23.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.[↗](../../heed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God.[↗](../../heed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JOS.23.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt-offerings in every place that thou seest;[↗](../../heed/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.12.13, JPS 1917) · But nobody heeded what he said.[↗](../../heed/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Celtic Fairy Tales) · Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon thy land.[↗](../../heed/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.12.19, JPS 1917) **heedless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not paying attention to something, especially to a warning or danger; careless.[↗](../../heedless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In «heedless of»: without thinking about: «heedless of the danger».[↗](../../heedless/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Heedless of the warning, Toad jumped into the car.[↗](../../heedless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The boy ran heedless across the busy road.[↗](../../heedless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was heedless of the rain and kept playing.[↗](../../heedless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Heedless spending soon emptied his piggy bank.[↗](../../heedless/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy dashed heedless into the river.[↗](../../heedless/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be heedless near the cliff edge.[↗](../../heedless/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Filled with shame at being once more proved heedless, Ian arose and did as the horse bade him.[↗](../../heedless/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **heel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The back part of your foot under the ankle.[↗](../../heel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The part of a shoe or sock under the back of the foot; «heels» can mean shoes with high heels.[↗](../../heel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The lower back part of the palm of your hand.[↗](../../heel/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (verb) «Heel!» is a command telling a dog to walk close by your side.[↗](../../heel/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To take to your heels means to run away quickly, and to be at someone's heels means to follow right behind them.[↗](../../heel/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I got a blister on my heel from my new shoes.[↗](../../heel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum wears heels to parties.[↗](../../heel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog walked at my heel.[↗](../../heel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · «Heel!» said the trainer, and the dog stopped pulling.[↗](../../heel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My sock has a hole in the heel.[↗](../../heel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy followed close on my heels.[↗](../../heel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Push with the heel of your hand.[↗](../../heel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · All took to their heels the moment they saw him.[↗](../../heel/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Gad, a troop shall troop upon him; but he shall troop upon their heel.[↗](../../heel/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.49.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heel/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And after that came forth his brother, and his hand had hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob.[↗](../../heel/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.25.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heel/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Dan shall be a serpent in the way, a horned snake in the path, that biteth the horse's heels, so that his rider falleth backward.[↗](../../heel/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.49.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heel/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · A gin shall take him by the heel, and a snare shall lay hold on him.[↗](../../heel/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.18.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heel/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and by his strength he strove with a godlike being; (Prophets HOS.12.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heel/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, who did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.[↗](../../heel/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.41.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../heel/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) … [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/15/) **16** [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/17/) … [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/40/) - ← previous: [page 15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/15/) - next →: [page 17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/17/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)