--- title: H — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 7 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/7/) [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 7 [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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meaning 1:* Happily means in a happy, cheerful way.[↗](../../happily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Happily means willingly, gladly.[↗](../../happily/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Happily can mean «luckily»: «Happily, nobody was hurt.».[↗](../../happily/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The children played happily in the garden.[↗](../../happily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · They lived happily ever after.[↗](../../happily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I would happily help you.[↗](../../happily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog wagged its tail happily.[↗](../../happily/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Happily, nobody was hurt in the crash.[↗](../../happily/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She smiled happily at her new puppy.[↗](../../happily/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Little Two-eyes lived happily for a long time.[↗](../../happily/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **happiness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The feeling of being happy, glad and pleased.[↗](../../happiness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A state of having a good life with joy and contentment.[↗](../../happiness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her face was full of happiness when she saw the puppy.[↗](../../happiness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Money cannot always buy happiness.[↗](../../happiness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Playing with friends brings me happiness.[↗](../../happiness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He cried tears of happiness at the wedding.[↗](../../happiness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Kindness spreads happiness to others.[↗](../../happiness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The story ends with peace and happiness for everyone.[↗](../../happiness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · What brings you happiness?[↗](../../happiness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · No one can find happiness without work.[↗](../../happiness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Happiness y or a good end, or simply g(H\>dj TUBH.[↗](../../happiness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../happiness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Happiness is reserved for the just, and misery for the wicked ones.[↗](../../happiness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../happiness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **happy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Feeling pleased, glad or full of joy.[↗](../../happy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Making you feel glad: a happy day, a happy ending.[↗](../../happy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Happy to: willing and pleased to do something: «I'm happy to help».[↗](../../happy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Happy with: satisfied with something.[↗](../../happy/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Used in greetings.[↗](../../happy/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Happy birthday\![↗](../../happy/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") Happy New Year\![↗](../../happy/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I'm happy because it's the holidays.[↗](../../happy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Happy birthday, Sam\![↗](../../happy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The story had a happy ending.[↗](../../happy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm happy to help you carry the bags.[↗](../../happy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Are you happy with your drawing?[↗](../../happy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog wags its tail when it's happy.[↗](../../happy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They lived happily ever after.[↗](../../happy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Sharing your toys can make your friends happy.[↗](../../happy/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Yet he did not feel happy.[↗](../../happy/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Leah said: 'Happy am I! for the daughters will call me happy.'[↗](../../happy/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") And she called his name Asher.[↗](../../happy/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.30.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../happy/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Happy art thou, O Israel, who is like unto thee? a people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and that is the sword of thy excellency\![↗](../../happy/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.33.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../happy/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Happy are all they that take refuge in Him.[↗](../../happy/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.2.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../happy/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Happy is the people that is in such a case.[↗](../../happy/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.144.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../happy/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Yea, happy is the people whose God is the LORD.[↗](../../happy/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.144.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../happy/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **harangue** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A harangue is a long, loud, forceful speech, often a scolding or an urging to act.[↗](../../harangue/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To harangue is to make such a speech to a crowd.[↗](../../harangue/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The hare gave a long harangue to the crowd.[↗](../../harangue/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The captain harangued his men before the battle.[↗](../../harangue/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **harass** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To keep annoying, upsetting, threatening or bothering someone again and again.[↗](../../harass/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To make repeated small attacks on an enemy.[↗](../../harass/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is wrong to harass people online.[↗](../../harass/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The boys were told off for harassing the younger children.[↗](../../harass/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Tell a teacher if anyone harasses you..[↗](../../harass/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Small groups of soldiers harassed the enemy's supply wagons.[↗](../../harass/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt harassed by the constant phone calls.[↗](../../harass/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Harass the Midianites, and smite them; (Torah NUM.25.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harass/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Wilt Thou harass a driven leaf?[↗](../../harass/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harass/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And in Thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that harass my soul; for I am Thy servant.[↗](../../harass/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.143.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harass/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and they that harass Judah shall be cut off; Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim.[↗](../../harass/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.11.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harass/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **harbinger** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A person who goes ahead to announce what is coming.[↗](../../harbinger/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A harbinger unto Zion will I give: 'Behold, behold them', and to Jerusalem a messenger of good tidings.[↗](../../harbinger/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.41.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harbinger/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger of good tidings, that announceth peace, the harbinger of good tidings, that announceth salvation; that saith unto Zion: 'Thy God reigneth!'[↗](../../harbinger/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.52.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harbinger/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **harbor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A sheltered area of water by the coast where ships and boats can stay safely.[↗](../../harbor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To harbor someone means to hide or shelter them, often someone wanted by the police.[↗](../../harbor/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To harbor a feeling means to keep it in your mind for a long time: harbor a grudge.[↗](../../harbor/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To harbor germs or pests means to let them live and grow there.[↗](../../harbor/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fishing boats came back into the harbor.[↗](../../harbor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sydney Harbour Bridge is famous around the world.[↗](../../harbor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the USA into the war in 1941.[↗](../../harbor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It is a crime to harbor a criminal.[↗](../../harbor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She still harbors a grudge against her old friend.[↗](../../harbor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Dirty sponges can harbor germs.[↗](../../harbor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We watched the ferries leave the harbor.[↗](../../harbor/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The Dolphin then inquired if he knew the Piræus (the famous harbor of Athens).[↗](../../harbor/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **harbour** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A harbour is a place by the sea where boats and ships stay safe from waves and storms.[↗](../../harbour/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To harbour someone is to hide or keep them, often someone hiding from others.[↗](../../harbour/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To harbour a feeling is to keep it for a long time.[↗](../../harbour/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There are 25 boats in the harbour.[↗](../../harbour/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · 7 boats left the harbour in the morning.[↗](../../harbour/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · 4 ships came into the harbour.[↗](../../harbour/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many boats are in the harbour now?[↗](../../harbour/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fishing boats returned to the harbour before the storm.[↗](../../harbour/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We walked along the harbour wall and watched the seals.[↗](../../harbour/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Sydney Harbour has a famous bridge.[↗](../../harbour/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The ship stayed in the harbour until the wind calmed down.[↗](../../harbour/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The next day the Swallow flew down to the harbour.[↗](../../harbour/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **hard** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Hard means firm and not soft, like a rock or a nut.[↗](../../hard/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Hard means difficult, not easy: a hard question.[↗](../../hard/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Hard as an adverb means with a lot of effort or force: work hard, push hard.[↗](../../hard/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Hard can also mean strict or unkind: be hard on someone.[↗](../../hard/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The test had 10 easy and 5 hard questions.[↗](../../hard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He worked hard for 3 hours.[↗](../../hard/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Hard candies cost 10 cents each.[↗](../../hard/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The hardest puzzle has 500 pieces.[↗](../../hard/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The ground was hard after the frost.[↗](../../hard/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It is hard to wake up early in winter.[↗](../../hard/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She tried hard and finished the race.[↗](../../hard/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Diamond is very hard and can cut glass.[↗](../../hard/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · It rained hard all night.[↗](../../hard/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Is any thing too hard for the LORD.[↗](../../hard/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.18.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hard/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And the Egyptians dealt ill with us, and afflicted us, and laid upon us hard bondage.[↗](../../hard/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.26.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hard/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not too hard for thee, neither is it far off.[↗](../../hard/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.30.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hard/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and all Thy waves Thou pressest down.[↗](../../hard/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.88.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hard/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, I have made thy face hard against their faces, and thy forehead hard against their foreheads.[↗](../../hard/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.3.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hard/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is there any thing too hard for Me?[↗](../../hard/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.32.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hard/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **hardback** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A book with a stiff, strong cover.[↗](../../hardback/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* The story came out in hardback.[↗](../../hardback/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Having a stiff cover: a hardback book.[↗](../../hardback/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* This hardback has a picture under the cover.[↗](../../hardback/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The library prefers hardbacks because they last longer.[↗](../../hardback/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The hardback costs $20, the paperback $8.[↗](../../hardback/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm waiting for the paperback, as the hardback is heavy.[↗](../../hardback/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My atlas is a big hardback.[↗](../../hardback/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She got a hardback copy for her birthday.[↗](../../hardback/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **harden** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To become hard or firm, or to make something hard.[↗](../../harden/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Of a person or feelings: to become less kind or less soft, or more determined.[↗](../../harden/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The melted chocolate will harden in the fridge.[↗](../../harden/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Leave the clay to harden overnight.[↗](../../harden/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Concrete takes days to harden fully.[↗](../../harden/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Wax hardens as it cools.[↗](../../harden/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His face hardened when he heard the bad news.[↗](../../harden/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The glue hardened and stuck the pieces together.[↗](../../harden/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Bread hardens if you leave it out.[↗](../../harden/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Inge heard all this, and her heart became hardened and full of bitterness.[↗](../../harden/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he would not let them go.[↗](../../harden/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.10.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harden/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken.[↗](../../harden/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.7.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harden/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And Pharaoh hardened his heart this time also, and he did not let the people go.[↗](../../harden/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.8.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harden/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Harden not your heart, as at Meribah, as in the day of Massah in the wilderness; (Writings PSA.95.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harden/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their neck, and hearkened not to Thy commandments, (Writings NEH.9.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harden/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength; who hath hardened himself against Him, and prospered?[↗](../../harden/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.9.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../harden/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **hardihood** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Hardihood is bold courage and toughness, a readiness to face danger or hardship.[↗](../../hardihood/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It took great hardihood to climb the mountain.[↗](../../hardihood/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The boy showed hardihood when the wolves came.[↗](../../hardihood/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **hardly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Hardly means almost not, or only just.[↗](../../hardly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Hardly ever means almost never.[↗](../../hardly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Hardly can mean it is not reasonable: «You can hardly blame him.».[↗](../../hardly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I could hardly see in the fog.[↗](../../hardly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We hardly ever go to the cinema.[↗](../../hardly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There is hardly any milk left.[↗](../../hardly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She had hardly started when the bell rang.[↗](../../hardly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He hardly ate anything.[↗](../../hardly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Hardly anyone came to the match.[↗](../../hardly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I can hardly believe it\![↗](../../hardly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He hardly knew himself, so changed was he.[↗](../../hardly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · These numbers have been a source of difference between the editors and copyists, hardly any two editors concurring.[↗](../../hardly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../hardly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · must not be confused with Zain, Z ; and lastly Qoph, Q is very often replaced by K, which is hardly defensible as there is a true K in addition. '[↗](../../hardly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") 44.[↗](../../hardly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../hardly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · THERE is hardly another book in Jewish literature, the Bible and the Talmud excepted, that has been so much commented upon as the Sefer Yetzirah.[↗](../../hardly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../hardly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **hardness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Hardness is how hard something is: how well it resists being scratched, dented or pressed.[↗](../../hardness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Hardness of water means how many minerals, like calcium, are dissolved in it.[↗](../../hardness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Hardness can mean being harsh or unkind (hardness of heart).[↗](../../hardness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We tested the hardness of different rocks by scratching them.[↗](../../hardness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Diamond has the greatest hardness of any natural material.[↗](../../hardness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The hardness of the wood made it difficult to hammer a nail in.[↗](../../hardness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Talc is at the bottom of the hardness scale.[↗](../../hardness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Hard water leaves white marks in the kettle.[↗](../../hardness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The hardness in his voice surprised her.[↗](../../hardness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The \[33\] seven double letters, בגד כפרת with a duplicity of pronunciation, aspirated and unaspirated, namely: ,תּת ,רּר ,פּפ ,כּכ ,דּד ,גּג ,בּב serve as a model of softness and hardness, strength and weakness.[↗](../../hardness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../hardness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou wilt give them hardness of heart, Thy curse unto them.[↗](../../hardness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.65, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hardness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **hardship** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Hardship is a situation of suffering or difficulty, especially from not having enough money, food or other things you need.[↗](../../hardship/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A hardship is one particular difficulty that makes life hard.[↗](../../hardship/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The family faced great hardship during the war.[↗](../../hardship/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Many people suffered hardship when the factory closed.[↗](../../hardship/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Pioneers on the trail to Oregon endured many hardships.[↗](../../hardship/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The school has a hardship fund to help pay for trips.[↗](../../hardship/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Despite the hardship, they stayed cheerful.[↗](../../hardship/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Losing a job can bring financial hardship.[↗](../../hardship/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The explorers suffered hardships of cold and hunger.[↗](../../hardship/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The king said, "Oh, Conall, you came through great hardships.[↗](../../hardship/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **hardy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Strong and able to live through hard conditions such as cold, wind or little food, as in «hardy sheep».[↗](../../hardy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (plants) Able to survive winter frost outdoors, as in «a hardy plant».[↗](../../hardy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Brave and tough, as in «a few hardy swimmers went into the icy sea».[↗](../../hardy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (a name) Hardy is a surname, as in the writer Thomas Hardy.[↗](../../hardy/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Highland cattle are hardy animals that live outside all winter.[↗](../../hardy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Pansies are hardy flowers.[↗](../../hardy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A few hardy fans stayed despite the rain.[↗](../../hardy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The hardiest plants grow high up on mountains.[↗](../../hardy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Only hardy souls go swimming in the sea in January.[↗](../../hardy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Thomas Hardy wrote novels about the countryside.[↗](../../hardy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The pomegranate seed from Spain became a hardy plant on the coast of West Jutland.[↗](../../hardy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **hare** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A hare is a wild animal like a large rabbit, with long ears and long strong back legs, that runs very fast.[↗](../../hare/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The hare raced across the field.[↗](../../hare/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A hare is bigger than a rabbit.[↗](../../hare/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In the fable, the tortoise beat the hare.[↗](../../hare/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Snowshoe hares turn white in winter.[↗](../../hare/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Baby hares are called leverets.[↗](../../hare/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Hares box each other in spring.[↗](../../hare/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The hare's long ears twitched.[↗](../../hare/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And the hare, because she cheweth the cud but parteth not the hoof, she is unclean unto you.[↗](../../hare/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.11.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../hare/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Hare, 2005; Hebrew entered by hand).[↗](../../hare/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../hare/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Proofed, formatted and Unicode transliteration by John Bruno Hare.[↗](../../hare/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../hare/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) … [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/6/) **7** [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/page/8/) … 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