--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 23 description: The 1049 words of the English dictionary under T, 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/T/page/23/) [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/) / T # T — The English dictionary · page 23 [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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[24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/24/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/30/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) **thorax** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The thorax is the middle part of an insect's body, between the head and the abdomen, where the legs and wings are attached.[↗](../../thorax/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The thorax is the middle part of an…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In people and other animals with backbones, the thorax is the chest, the part of the body between the neck and the belly, holding the heart and lungs.[↗](../../thorax/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In people and other animals with backbones, the…") *Example:* An insect's legs are joined to its thorax.[↗](../../thorax/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: An insect's legs are joined to its thorax.") · The bee's thorax is fuzzy and yellow.[↗](../../thorax/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bee's thorax is fuzzy and yellow.") · Label the head, thorax and abdomen of the ant.[↗](../../thorax/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Label the head, thorax and abdomen of the…") · Wings grow from the thorax.[↗](../../thorax/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Wings grow from the thorax.") · The ribs protect the organs in the thorax.[↗](../../thorax/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The ribs protect the organs in the thorax.") · A spider has no separate thorax; its head and thorax are joined.[↗](../../thorax/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A spider has no separate thorax; its head…") · The beetle's thorax is shiny and hard.[↗](../../thorax/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The beetle's thorax is shiny and hard.") **thorn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thorn is a sharp, pointed part on the stem of a plant like a rose or bramble.[↗](../../thorn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thorn is a sharp, pointed part on…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thorn is a plant or bush with thorns, like a hawthorn.[↗](../../thorn/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thorn is a plant or bush with…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «A thorn in your side» means a person or thing that keeps annoying or troubling you.[↗](../../thorn/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «A thorn in your side» means a person…") *Example:* I pricked my finger on a rose thorn.[↗](../../thorn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I pricked my finger on a rose thorn.") · The thorns protect the plant from goats.[↗](../../thorn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The thorns protect the plant from goats.") · Wear gloves when you pick blackberries because of the thorns.[↗](../../thorn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Wear gloves when you pick blackberries because of…") · A thorn got stuck in the dog's paw.[↗](../../thorn/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A thorn got stuck in the dog's paw.") · The castle was hidden behind a wall of thorns.[↗](../../thorn/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The castle was hidden behind a wall of…") · The hawthorn tree has long thorns.[↗](../../thorn/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The hawthorn tree has long thorns.") · That noisy neighbour is a thorn in my side.[↗](../../thorn/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: That noisy neighbour is a thorn in my…") · Mum pulled the thorn out with tweezers.[↗](../../thorn/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum pulled the thorn out with tweezers.") · A LION, roaming through a forest, trod upon a thorn.[↗](../../thorn/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: A LION, roaming through a forest, trod upon…") · If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the shocks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field are consumed; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.[↗](../../thorn/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: If fire break out, and catch in thorns,…") (Torah EXO.22.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thorn/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.6, JPS 1917") · As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.[↗](../../thorn/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: As a lily among thorns, so is my…") (Writings SNG.2.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thorn/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings SNG.2.2, JPS 1917") · Fury is not in Me; would that I were as the briers and thorns in flame\![↗](../../thorn/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Fury is not in Me; would that I…") (Prophets ISA.27.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thorn/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.27.4, JPS 1917") · With arrows and with bow shall one come thither; because all the land shall become briers and thorns.[↗](../../thorn/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: With arrows and with bow shall one come…") (Prophets ISA.7.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thorn/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.7.24, JPS 1917") **thorny** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Having thorns — sharp, pointed parts on a stem or branch.[↗](../../thorny/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Having thorns — sharp, pointed parts on a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Difficult, complicated and likely to cause arguments: «a thorny problem».[↗](../../thorny/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Difficult, complicated and likely to cause arguments: «a…") *Example:* Be careful — the rose bush is thorny.[↗](../../thorny/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Be careful — the rose bush is thorny.") · The thorny hedge kept the sheep in.[↗](../../thorny/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The thorny hedge kept the sheep in.") · Blackberries grow on thorny brambles.[↗](../../thorny/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Blackberries grow on thorny brambles.") · Deciding where to go on holiday was a thorny question.[↗](../../thorny/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Deciding where to go on holiday was a…") · (formal) The council discussed the thorny issue of parking.[↗](../../thorny/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: formal The council discussed the thorny issue of…") · The prince cut his way through the thorny forest.[↗](../../thorny/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The prince cut his way through the thorny…") · Cacti have thorny spines to protect them.[↗](../../thorny/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Cacti have thorny spines to protect them.") · The thorny creeping plants tore her sandals, but for all that she came rapidly forward.[↗](../../thorny/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The thorny creeping plants tore her sandals, but…") **thorough** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Done completely, carefully and with attention to every detail: a thorough check.[↗](../../thorough/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Done completely, carefully and with attention to every…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of a person) Careful to do everything well.[↗](../../thorough/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Careful to do everything well.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, UK) Complete, total: a thorough nuisance.[↗](../../thorough/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Complete, total: a thorough nuisance.") *Example:* The police made a thorough search of the house.[↗](../../thorough/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The police made a thorough search of the…") · Give your bike a thorough check before a long ride.[↗](../../thorough/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Give your bike a thorough check before a…") · She is very thorough with her homework.[↗](../../thorough/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She is very thorough with her homework.") · Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.[↗](../../thorough/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.") · The dentist gave my teeth a thorough clean.[↗](../../thorough/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The dentist gave my teeth a thorough clean.") · He's a thorough nuisance\![↗](../../thorough/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He's a thorough nuisance!") · They found none, however: but the vines, after so thorough a digging, produced a crop such as had never before been seen.[↗](../../thorough/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: They found none, however: but the vines, after…") **thoroughfare** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thoroughfare is a main road or street through a town or city, used by a lot of traffic and people.[↗](../../thoroughfare/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thoroughfare is a main road or street…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thoroughfare is also any route or passage that people go through from one place to another.[↗](../../thoroughfare/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thoroughfare is also any route or passage…") *Example:* Oxford Street is a busy London thoroughfare.[↗](../../thoroughfare/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Oxford Street is a busy London thoroughfare.") · The old market square was the town's main thoroughfare.[↗](../../thoroughfare/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The old market square was the town's main…") · The sign on the gate said «No thoroughfare».[↗](../../thoroughfare/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The sign on the gate said «No thoroughfare».") · The alley is a popular thoroughfare for pupils walking to school.[↗](../../thoroughfare/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The alley is a popular thoroughfare for pupils…") · Cross the busy thoroughfare only at the lights.[↗](../../thoroughfare/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Cross the busy thoroughfare only at the lights.") · Horses and carts once filled the city's thoroughfares.[↗](../../thoroughfare/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Horses and carts once filled the city's thoroughfares.") · One of the branches of the tree had, however, been broken: mischievous hands must have done this in passing, for the tree now stood in a public thoroughfare.[↗](../../thoroughfare/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: One of the branches of the tree had,…") **thoroughly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thoroughly means carefully and completely, so nothing is missed.[↗](../../thoroughly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thoroughly means carefully and completely, so nothing is…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Thoroughly means very much or totally: «thoroughly enjoyed».[↗](../../thoroughly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thoroughly means very much or totally: «thoroughly enjoyed».") *Example:* Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.") · Cook the chicken thoroughly before eating it.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Cook the chicken thoroughly before eating it.") · Read the question thoroughly before you answer.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Read the question thoroughly before you answer.") · We thoroughly enjoyed the school trip.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We thoroughly enjoyed the school trip.") · The police searched the house thoroughly.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The police searched the house thoroughly.") · Rinse the paintbrush thoroughly.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Rinse the paintbrush thoroughly.") · I was thoroughly soaked by the rain.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I was thoroughly soaked by the rain.") · The beautiful princess was thoroughly deceived.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The beautiful princess was thoroughly deceived.") · And they said one to another: 'Come, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly.'[↗](../../thoroughly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And they said one to another: 'Come, let…") And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for mortar.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And they had brick for stone, and slime…") (Torah GEN.11.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thoroughly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.11.3, JPS 1917") · if he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit; only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: if he rise again, and walk abroad upon…") (Torah EXO.21.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thoroughly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.21.19, JPS 1917") · Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse…") (Writings PSA.51.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thoroughly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.51.4, JPS 1917") · Nay, but if ye thoroughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye thoroughly execute justice between a man and his neighbour; (Prophets JER.7.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thoroughly/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Nay, but if ye thoroughly amend your ways…") · Thus saith the LORD of hosts: They shall thoroughly glean as a vine the remnant of Israel; turn again thy hand as a grape-gatherer upon the shoots.[↗](../../thoroughly/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus saith the LORD of hosts: They shall…") (Prophets JER.6.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thoroughly/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.6.9, JPS 1917") **those** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Those points to things or people farther away; it is the plural of «that».[↗](../../those/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Those points to things or people farther away;…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Those points back to things already talked about.[↗](../../those/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Those points back to things already talked about.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Those who» means the people who.[↗](../../those/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «Those who» means the people who.") *Example:* He had 20 apples; 5 of those were red.[↗](../../those/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He had 20 apples; 5 of those were…") · Those books cost 3 dollars each.[↗](../../those/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Those books cost 3 dollars each.") · How many of those did she keep?[↗](../../those/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many of those did she keep?") · Those were all the marbles.[↗](../../those/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Those were all the marbles.") · Look at those clouds over there\![↗](../../those/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Look at those clouds over there!") · Can you pass me those scissors?[↗](../../those/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Can you pass me those scissors?") · Those who finish early can read.[↗](../../those/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Those who finish early can read.") · In those days there were no phones.[↗](../../those/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: In those days there were no phones.") · Are those your shoes?[↗](../../those/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Are those your shoes?") · It was one of those days when everything went wrong.[↗](../../those/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: It was one of those days when everything…") · Heaven helps those who help themselves.[↗](../../those/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Heaven helps those who help themselves.") · And those that died by the plague were twenty and four thousand.[↗](../../those/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And those that died by the plague were…") (Torah NUM.25.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../those/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.25.9, JPS 1917") · the great trials which thine eyes saw, the signs and those great wonders; (Torah DEU.29.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../those/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: the great trials which thine eyes saw, the…") · and his host, and those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five hundred; (Torah NUM.2.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../those/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: and his host, and those that were numbered…") · In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death.[↗](../../those/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death.") (Prophets 2KI.20.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../those/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.20.1, JPS 1917") · Joshua made war a long time with all those kings.[↗](../../those/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Joshua made war a long time with all…") (Prophets JOS.11.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../those/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOS.11.18, JPS 1917") · In those days I Daniel was mourning three whole weeks.[↗](../../those/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: In those days I Daniel was mourning three…") (Writings DAN.10.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../those/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings DAN.10.2, JPS 1917") **thou** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old, Bible) Thou is an old word for «you» when speaking to one person, as the subject of a sentence: «Thou art» = «you are».[↗](../../thou/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou is an old word for «you» when…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church) Thou is still used in old prayers and hymns to speak to God, as in the Lord's Prayer: «Our Father, which art in heaven».[↗](../../thou/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou is still used in old prayers and…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) «Thou» can also be short for «a thousand», used by some adults about money.[↗](../../thou/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «Thou» can also be short for «a thousand»,…") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* You, used as the subject when speaking to one person.[↗](../../thou/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: You, used as the subject when speaking to…") *Example:* «Thou shalt not steal,» says one of the Ten Commandments.[↗](../../thou/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: «Thou shalt not steal,» says one of the…") · «Where art thou?» called the knight.[↗](../../thou/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: «Where art thou?» called the knight.") · The old hymn says, «How great thou art.»[↗](../../thou/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The old hymn says, «How great thou art.»") · In Shakespeare's play, the girl says, «Thou art my friend.»[↗](../../thou/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In Shakespeare's play, the girl says, «Thou art…") · Stop being so holier-than-thou about it\![↗](../../thou/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop being so holier-than-thou about it!") · Thou, thee, thy and thine are old ways of saying you and your.[↗](../../thou/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou, thee, thy and thine are old ways…") · The car cost him twenty thou.[↗](../../thou/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The car cost him twenty thou.") (informal, money)[↗](../../thou/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: informal, money") · And thou shalt make settings of gold; (Torah EXO.28.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thou/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt make settings of gold; Torah…") · Thou shalt make thee no molten gods.[↗](../../thou/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt make thee no molten gods.") (Torah EXO.34.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thou/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.34.17, JPS 1917") · Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.[↗](../../thou/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.") (Torah DEU.14.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thou/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.14.3, JPS 1917") · Thus shalt thou do six days.[↗](../../thou/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus shalt thou do six days.") (Prophets JOS.6.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thou/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOS.6.3, JPS 1917") · Wilt Thou harass a driven leaf?[↗](../../thou/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Wilt Thou harass a driven leaf?") (Writings JOB.13.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thou/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.13.25, JPS 1917") · Declare, if thou hast the understanding.[↗](../../thou/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Declare, if thou hast the understanding.") (Writings JOB.38.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thou/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.38.4, JPS 1917") · And thou shalt make settings of gold;[↗](../../thou/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt make settings of gold;") (Torah EXO.28.13, JPS 1917) · "Falada, Falada, there thou art hanging!"[↗](../../thou/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Falada, Falada, there thou art hanging!'") (Grimm's Fairy Stories) · And who canst thou place before the only one?[↗](../../thou/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: And who canst thou place before the only…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) **though** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Though means «in spite of the fact that»; it joins two ideas that seem not to fit together.[↗](../../though/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Though means «in spite of the fact that»;…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* At the end of a sentence, though means «however» or «but».[↗](../../though/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: At the end of a sentence, though means…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As though means «as if».[↗](../../though/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: As though means «as if».") *Everyday, meaning 4:* At the end of a question, though can mean "really?" to show surprise or doubt.[↗](../../though/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: At the end of a question, though can…") *Example:* Though it was late, the children were not tired.[↗](../../though/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Though it was late, the children were not…") · Even though he was scared, he jumped into the pool.[↗](../../though/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Even though he was scared, he jumped into…") · The test was hard.[↗](../../though/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The test was hard.") I passed, though.[↗](../../though/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I passed, though.") · It looks as though it's going to rain.[↗](../../though/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: It looks as though it's going to rain.") · She smiled, though she felt sad inside.[↗](../../though/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She smiled, though she felt sad inside.") · I like pizza.[↗](../../though/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I like pizza.") I'm full now, though.[↗](../../though/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm full now, though.") · He spoke as though he knew everything.[↗](../../though/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He spoke as though he knew everything.") · "Ah, would it, though?" said the man.[↗](../../though/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Ah, would it, though?' said the man.") · And Laban said to Jacob: 'What hast thou done, that thou hast outwitted me, and carried away my daughters as though captives of the sword?[↗](../../though/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And Laban said to Jacob: 'What hast thou…") (Torah GEN.31.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../though/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.31.26, JPS 1917") · And he looked on the Kenite, and took up his parable, and said: Though firm be thy dwelling-place, and though thy nest be set in the rock; (Torah NUM.24.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../though/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And he looked on the Kenite, and took…") · And the gift which ye set apart shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the corn of the threshing-floor, and as the fulness of the wine-press.[↗](../../though/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And the gift which ye set apart shall…") (Torah NUM.18.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../though/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.18.27, JPS 1917") · And though thy beginning was small, yet thy end should greatly increase.[↗](../../though/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And though thy beginning was small, yet thy…") (Writings JOB.8.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../though/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.8.7, JPS 1917") · And though they say: 'As the LORD liveth', surely they swear falsely.[↗](../../though/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And though they say: 'As the LORD liveth',…") (Prophets JER.5.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../though/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.5.2, JPS 1917") · When your fathers tried Me, proved Me, even though they saw My work.[↗](../../though/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: When your fathers tried Me, proved Me, even…") (Writings PSA.95.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../though/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.95.9, JPS 1917") **thought** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thought is the past of think: «I thought it was Monday.».[↗](../../thought/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thought is the past of think: «I thought…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thought is an idea or opinion that comes into your mind.[↗](../../thought/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thought is an idea or opinion that…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Thought means the act or power of thinking, or careful thinking: give it some thought.[↗](../../thought/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thought means the act or power of thinking,…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «A kind thought» means a caring idea, like thinking of someone.[↗](../../thought/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «A kind thought» means a caring idea, like…") *Example:* I thought it would rain, but it was sunny.[↗](../../thought/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I thought it would rain, but it was…") · A sudden thought came into my head.[↗](../../thought/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A sudden thought came into my head.") · She was deep in thought and didn't hear me.[↗](../../thought/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She was deep in thought and didn't hear…") · Give the problem some careful thought.[↗](../../thought/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Give the problem some careful thought.") · It's the thought that counts.[↗](../../thought/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It's the thought that counts.") · On second thoughts, I'll have the apple.[↗](../../thought/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: On second thoughts, I'll have the apple.") · The thought of the exam made me nervous.[↗](../../thought/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The thought of the exam made me nervous.") · In the comic, the cat's thoughts are in a cloud-shaped bubble.[↗](../../thought/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: In the comic, the cat's thoughts are in…") · But then would follow brighter thoughts:[↗](../../thought/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: But then would follow brighter thoughts:") · And the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.[↗](../../thought/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD saw that the wickedness of…") (Torah GEN.6.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thought/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.6.5, JPS 1917") · The Hebrew language and its characters correspond mostly with the things they designate, and thus holy thoughts, Hebrew language (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../thought/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: The Hebrew language and its characters correspond mostly…") · How long shall thy baleful thoughts lodge within thee?[↗](../../thought/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: How long shall thy baleful thoughts lodge within…") (Prophets JER.4.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thought/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.4.14, JPS 1917") · How weighty also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God\![↗](../../thought/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: How weighty also are Thy thoughts unto me,…") (Writings PSA.139.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thought/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.139.17, JPS 1917") · The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.[↗](../../thought/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that…") (Writings PSA.94.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thought/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.94.11, JPS 1917") **thoughtful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thoughtful person thinks about what other people need or feel and is kind to them.[↗](../../thoughtful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thoughtful person thinks about what other people…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Thoughtful means thinking quietly and seriously about something.[↗](../../thoughtful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thoughtful means thinking quietly and seriously about something.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A thoughtful piece of work or answer shows careful thinking.[↗](../../thoughtful/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A thoughtful piece of work or answer shows…") *Example:* It was thoughtful of you to bring me flowers.[↗](../../thoughtful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: It was thoughtful of you to bring me…") · She is always thoughtful and kind to new pupils.[↗](../../thoughtful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She is always thoughtful and kind to new…") · He looked thoughtful as he read the letter.[↗](../../thoughtful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He looked thoughtful as he read the letter.") · Thank you for such a thoughtful present.[↗](../../thoughtful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Thank you for such a thoughtful present.") · That was a thoughtful answer to a hard question.[↗](../../thoughtful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: That was a thoughtful answer to a hard…") · Be thoughtful: hold the door for the person behind you.[↗](../../thoughtful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Be thoughtful: hold the door for the person…") · The class wrote thoughtful cards for the nurse.[↗](../../thoughtful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The class wrote thoughtful cards for the nurse.") · How thoughtful and kind everybody is to me\![↗](../../thoughtful/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: How thoughtful and kind everybody is to me!") **thoughtfully** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thoughtfully means in a way that shows careful thinking, slowly and with attention.[↗](../../thoughtfully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thoughtfully means in a way that shows careful…") *Example:* "Two men's load!" said Dermod thoughtfully.[↗](../../thoughtfully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Two men's load!' said Dermod thoughtfully.") · She nodded thoughtfully.[↗](../../thoughtfully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She nodded thoughtfully.") · He read the map thoughtfully before he chose the path.[↗](../../thoughtfully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He read the map thoughtfully before he chose…") **thoughtless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thoughtless means not thinking about how your actions or words affect other people, often in a way that is unkind or rude.[↗](../../thoughtless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thoughtless means not thinking about how your actions…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Thoughtless can mean careless: done without thinking about what might happen.[↗](../../thoughtless/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thoughtless can mean careless: done without thinking about…") *Example:* It was thoughtless of me to forget your birthday.[↗](../../thoughtless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: It was thoughtless of me to forget your…") · His thoughtless joke upset her.[↗](../../thoughtless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: His thoughtless joke upset her.") · Dropping litter is thoughtless.[↗](../../thoughtless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dropping litter is thoughtless.") · Leaving the gate open was thoughtless — the dog got out.[↗](../../thoughtless/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Leaving the gate open was thoughtless — the…") · I'm sorry, that was a thoughtless thing to say.[↗](../../thoughtless/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm sorry, that was a thoughtless thing to…") · The thoughtless driver splashed everyone at the bus stop.[↗](../../thoughtless/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The thoughtless driver splashed everyone at the bus…") · “I am very thoughtless,” said Crimthann humbly.[↗](../../thoughtless/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: “I am very thoughtless,” said Crimthann humbly.") · 'How long, ye thoughtless, will ye love thoughtlessness?[↗](../../thoughtless/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'How long, ye thoughtless, will ye love thoughtlessness?") (Writings PRO.1.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thoughtless/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.1.22, JPS 1917") · The woman Folly is riotous; she is thoughtless, and knoweth nothing.[↗](../../thoughtless/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The woman Folly is riotous; she is thoughtless,…") (Writings PRO.9.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thoughtless/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.9.13, JPS 1917") · O ye thoughtless, understand prudence, and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.[↗](../../thoughtless/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: O ye thoughtless, understand prudence, and, ye fools,…") (Writings PRO.8.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thoughtless/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.8.5, JPS 1917") **thoughtlessness** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Lack of care or thinking before acting.[↗](../../thoughtlessness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Lack of care or thinking before acting.") *Example:* 'How long, ye thoughtless, will ye love thoughtlessness?[↗](../../thoughtlessness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'How long, ye thoughtless, will ye love thoughtlessness?") (Writings PRO.1.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thoughtlessness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.1.22, JPS 1917") · Forsake all thoughtlessness, and live; and walk in the way of understanding.[↗](../../thoughtlessness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Forsake all thoughtlessness, and live; and walk in…") (Writings PRO.9.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thoughtlessness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.9.6, JPS 1917") **thousand** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thousand is the number 1,000: ten hundreds.[↗](../../thousand/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thousand is the number 1,000: ten hundreds.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Thousands, or a thousand, can mean a very large number, not counted exactly.[↗](../../thousand/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thousands, or a thousand, can mean a very…") *Example:* There are a thousand metres in a kilometre.[↗](../../thousand/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There are a thousand metres in a kilometre.") · Two thousand people came to the match.[↗](../../thousand/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Two thousand people came to the match.") · Write three thousand and five in digits: 3,005.[↗](../../thousand/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Write three thousand and five in digits: 3,005.") · Thousands of birds flew south.[↗](../../thousand/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Thousands of birds flew south.") · I've told you a thousand times\![↗](../../thousand/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I've told you a thousand times!") · The castle is about a thousand years old.[↗](../../thousand/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The castle is about a thousand years old.") · Round 4,672 to the nearest thousand: 5,000.[↗](../../thousand/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Round 4,672 to the nearest thousand: 5,000.") · A thousand grams make one kilogram.[↗](../../thousand/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: A thousand grams make one kilogram.") · In a thousand years they will come\![↗](../../thousand/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: In a thousand years they will come!") · and threescore and twelve thousand beeves, (Torah NUM.31.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thousand/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: and threescore and twelve thousand beeves, Torah NUM.31.33,…") · and threescore and one thousand asses, (Torah NUM.31.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thousand/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: and threescore and one thousand asses, Torah NUM.31.34,…") · and thirty and six thousand beeves, (Torah NUM.31.44, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thousand/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: and thirty and six thousand beeves, Torah NUM.31.44,…") · The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.[↗](../../thousand/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.") (Writings EZR.2.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thousand/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.2.39, JPS 1917") · It shall be eighteen thousand reeds round about.[↗](../../thousand/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: It shall be eighteen thousand reeds round about.") (Prophets EZK.48.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thousand/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.48.35, JPS 1917") · The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.[↗](../../thousand/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and…") (Writings EZR.2.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thousand/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.2.14, JPS 1917") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) … [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/20/) [21](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/21/) [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/22/) **23** [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/24/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/30/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) - ← previous: [page 22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/22/) - next →: [page 24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/24/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)