--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 24 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/24/) [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 24 [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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[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/) **thousandth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Coming last in a line of a thousand, number 1000 in order (1000th).[↗](../../thousandth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Coming last in a line of a thousand,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* One of a thousand equal parts of something: 1/1000 or 0.001.[↗](../../thousandth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: One of a thousand equal parts of something:…") *Example:* A millimetre is one thousandth of a metre.[↗](../../thousandth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A millimetre is one thousandth of a metre.") · In 3.125, the digit 5 is in the thousandths place.[↗](../../thousandth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: In 3.125, the digit 5 is in the…") · She won the race by a thousandth of a second.[↗](../../thousandth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She won the race by a thousandth of…") · Tidy your room — I'm telling you for the thousandth time\![↗](../../thousandth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tidy your room — I'm telling you for…") · The shop gave a prize to its thousandth customer.[↗](../../thousandth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop gave a prize to its thousandth…") · Write three thousandths as a decimal: 0.003.[↗](../../thousandth/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Write three thousandths as a decimal: 0.003.") · and showing mercy unto the thousandth generation of them that love Me and keep My commandments.[↗](../../thousandth/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: and showing mercy unto the thousandth generation of…") (Torah EXO.20.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thousandth/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.20.6, JPS 1917") **thrash** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To thrash is to move arms, legs or body around wildly and violently, like a fish thrashing on a hook.[↗](../../thrash/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To thrash is to move arms, legs or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To thrash a team is to beat them easily by a lot (informal).[↗](../../thrash/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To thrash a team is to beat them…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To thrash someone is to beat or hit them very hard many times, which is cruel and wrong.[↗](../../thrash/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To thrash someone is to beat or hit…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Thrash out» means to talk about a problem until you solve it.[↗](../../thrash/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Thrash out» means to talk about a problem…") *Example:* The fish thrashed about on the riverbank.[↗](../../thrash/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The fish thrashed about on the riverbank.") · Our team thrashed theirs 7 to 1.[↗](../../thrash/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team thrashed theirs 7 to 1.") · The baby thrashed her arms and legs in the bath.[↗](../../thrash/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby thrashed her arms and legs in…") · Someone thrashing in deep water may need help — call a lifeguard.[↗](../../thrash/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Someone thrashing in deep water may need help…") · The crocodile thrashed its tail.[↗](../../thrash/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The crocodile thrashed its tail.") · The class thrashed out the rules for the game.[↗](../../thrash/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The class thrashed out the rules for the…") · The wind made the branches thrash against the window.[↗](../../thrash/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind made the branches thrash against the…") **thread** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thread is a long, thin string of cotton, silk or nylon used for sewing.[↗](../../thread/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thread is a long, thin string of cotton,…") A spool or reel holds a lot of thread.[↗](../../thread/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A spool or reel holds a lot of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thread is one line of ideas in a story or talk: «I lost the thread».[↗](../../thread/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thread is one line of ideas in…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A thread online is a list of messages about one topic.[↗](../../thread/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A thread online is a list of messages…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To thread a needle is to push thread through its hole.[↗](../../thread/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To thread a needle is to push thread…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To thread beads is to put them on a string.[↗](../../thread/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To thread beads is to put them on…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* The thread of a screw is the spiral ridge around it.[↗](../../thread/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: The thread of a screw is the spiral…") *Example:* A spool has 50 metres of thread.[↗](../../thread/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A spool has 50 metres of thread.") · She cuts the thread into 5 equal pieces.[↗](../../thread/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She cuts the thread into 5 equal pieces.") · Each button needs 20 cm of thread.[↗](../../thread/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Each button needs 20 cm of thread.") · How much thread is left?[↗](../../thread/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How much thread is left?") · Grandma threaded the needle and sewed on my button.[↗](../../thread/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma threaded the needle and sewed on my…") · We threaded beads onto a string.[↗](../../thread/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We threaded beads onto a string.") · Theseus followed a thread to escape the maze.[↗](../../thread/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Theseus followed a thread to escape the maze.") · His life was hanging by a thread.[↗](../../thread/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: His life was hanging by a thread.") · In Labakan’s box was found—a large needle with some thread\![↗](../../thread/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: In Labakan’s box was found—a large needle with…") · And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand; and his name was called Zerah.[↗](../../thread/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And afterward came out his brother, that had…") (Torah GEN.38.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thread/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.38.30, JPS 1917") · And they tied unto it a thread of blue, to fasten it upon the mitre above; as the LORD commanded Moses.[↗](../../thread/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And they tied unto it a thread of…") (Torah EXO.39.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thread/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.39.31, JPS 1917") · that I will not take a thread nor a shoe-latchet nor aught that is thine, lest thou shouldest say: I have made Abram rich; (Torah GEN.14.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thread/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: that I will not take a thread nor…") · And he broke them from off his arms like a thread.[↗](../../thread/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And he broke them from off his arms…") (Prophets JDG.16.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thread/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.16.12, JPS 1917") · Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy mouth is comely; thy temples are like a pomegranate split open behind thy veil.[↗](../../thread/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet,…") (Writings SNG.4.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thread/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings SNG.4.3, JPS 1917") **threadworm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A threadworm (also pinworm) is a tiny white worm, like a piece of thread, that can live in people's intestines (gut) for a while and causes itching around the bottom, especially at night.[↗](../../threadworm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A threadworm also pinworm is a tiny white…") *Example:* Threadworms are very common in children.[↗](../../threadworm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Threadworms are very common in children.") · Threadworms can make your bottom itch at night.[↗](../../threadworm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Threadworms can make your bottom itch at night.") · Wash your hands to stop threadworms spreading.[↗](../../threadworm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Wash your hands to stop threadworms spreading.") · The whole family took medicine for threadworms.[↗](../../threadworm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The whole family took medicine for threadworms.") · A threadworm is as thin as a piece of cotton.[↗](../../threadworm/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A threadworm is as thin as a piece…") · Threadworms are parasites.[↗](../../threadworm/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Threadworms are parasites.") **threat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A threat is when someone says they will hurt you or do something bad if you do not do what they want.[↗](../../threat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A threat is when someone says they will…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A threat is also something or someone that could cause danger or harm, like a storm or a disease.[↗](../../threat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A threat is also something or someone that…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A sign that something bad may happen is a threat of it, like «a threat of rain».[↗](../../threat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A sign that something bad may happen is…") *Example:* The bully made a threat, so I told my teacher.[↗](../../threat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bully made a threat, so I told…") · Pollution is a threat to sea animals.[↗](../../threat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Pollution is a threat to sea animals.") · There is a threat of thunderstorms tonight.[↗](../../threat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There is a threat of thunderstorms tonight.") · Pandas were under threat, but their numbers are growing.[↗](../../threat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Pandas were under threat, but their numbers are…") · Don't give in to threats; get help.[↗](../../threat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't give in to threats; get help.") · His warning was just an empty threat.[↗](../../threat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: His warning was just an empty threat.") · Wildfires are a threat in hot, dry summers.[↗](../../threat/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Wildfires are a threat in hot, dry summers.") · The old Fairy fancied she was slighted, and muttered some threat between her teeth.[↗](../../threat/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The old Fairy fancied she was slighted, and…") **threaten** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To threaten is to say you will hurt someone or do something bad if they do not do what you want.[↗](../../threaten/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To threaten is to say you will hurt…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To threaten is to be a danger to something, like a storm threatening a town.[↗](../../threaten/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To threaten is to be a danger to…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To threaten can mean something bad seems likely to happen, like rain threatening.[↗](../../threaten/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To threaten can mean something bad seems likely…") *Example:* The bully threatened to take my lunch.[↗](../../threaten/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bully threatened to take my lunch.") · If someone threatens you, tell a teacher.[↗](../../threaten/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: If someone threatens you, tell a teacher.") · Pollution threatens the coral reef.[↗](../../threaten/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Pollution threatens the coral reef.") · Dark clouds threatened rain.[↗](../../threaten/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Dark clouds threatened rain.") · The fire threatened the houses near the forest.[↗](../../threaten/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The fire threatened the houses near the forest.") · The dragon threatened to burn the village.[↗](../../threaten/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The dragon threatened to burn the village.") · Never threaten other people online.[↗](../../threaten/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Never threaten other people online.") · Rising sea levels threaten small islands.[↗](../../threaten/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Rising sea levels threaten small islands.") · Bluff and threatening words are of little value with rascals.[↗](../../threaten/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Bluff and threatening words are of little value…") · The ransom of a man's life are his riches; but the poor heareth no threatening.[↗](../../threaten/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The ransom of a man's life are his…") (Writings PRO.13.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../threaten/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.13.8, JPS 1917") **threatened** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Threatened is the past form of threaten: someone said they would do something bad to you.[↗](../../threatened/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Threatened is the past form of threaten: someone…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Threatened (adjective) means feeling in danger or unsafe.[↗](../../threatened/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Threatened adjective means feeling in danger or unsafe.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A threatened animal or plant is in danger of dying out.[↗](../../threatened/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A threatened animal or plant is in danger…") *Example:* The bully threatened him at the bus stop.[↗](../../threatened/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bully threatened him at the bus stop.") · I felt threatened, so I went inside.[↗](../../threatened/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I felt threatened, so I went inside.") · Tigers are a threatened species.[↗](../../threatened/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tigers are a threatened species.") · The town was threatened by floods.[↗](../../threatened/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The town was threatened by floods.") · A threatened cat arches its back and hisses.[↗](../../threatened/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A threatened cat arches its back and hisses.") · She threatened to tell the teacher.[↗](../../threatened/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She threatened to tell the teacher.") · Many frogs are threatened by disease.[↗](../../threatened/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Many frogs are threatened by disease.") · Tell an adult if you ever feel threatened.[↗](../../threatened/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Tell an adult if you ever feel threatened.") · He threatened to beat her if she did not hold her tongue.[↗](../../threatened/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: He threatened to beat her if she did…") **threateningly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Threateningly means in a way that warns of harm or punishment if someone does not obey.[↗](../../threateningly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Threateningly means in a way that warns of…") *Example:* "I shall be sick, you know," Mr. Darling said threateningly.[↗](../../threateningly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'I shall be sick, you know,' Mr. Darling…") · "Put back that pistol first," it said threateningly.[↗](../../threateningly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Put back that pistol first,' it said threateningly.") · He spoke very threateningly to the boy.[↗](../../threateningly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He spoke very threateningly to the boy.") **three** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Three is the number 3, one more than two.[↗](../../three/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Three is the number 3, one more than…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A three is the digit 3 or a card, die face or team with 3 on it.[↗](../../three/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A three is the digit 3 or a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A third is one of three equal parts.[↗](../../three/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A third is one of three equal parts.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (casual) «Threesies», «three-peat» (US sport, winning three times) and «a three» (a basket worth 3 points) are slang.[↗](../../three/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Threesies», «three-peat» US sport, winning three times and…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (casual) «Three's a crowd» means two friends want to be alone.[↗](../../three/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: «Three's a crowd» means two friends want to…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (formal) Exams may write «thrice» (three times), «triple», «a triad» or «a trio», and numbers in words: «three hundred and three».[↗](../../three/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: Exams may write «thrice» three times, «triple», «a…") *Example:* I put three spoons on the table.[↗](../../three/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I put three spoons on the table.") · Three friends share 9 grapes equally.[↗](../../three/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Three friends share 9 grapes equally.") · Ben is three years older than Tom.[↗](../../three/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Ben is three years older than Tom.") · A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners.[↗](../../three/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners.") · Count in threes: 3, 6, 9, 12.[↗](../../three/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Count in threes: 3, 6, 9, 12.") · The baby is three years old.[↗](../../three/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby is three years old.") · Ready, steady, go on three\![↗](../../three/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Ready, steady, go on three!") · Gimme three secs, I'm nearly done.[↗](../../three/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Gimme three secs, I'm nearly done.") · I'm counting to three, then you're in big trouble.[↗](../../three/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm counting to three, then you're in big…") · He sank a three and won the game.[↗](../../three/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: He sank a three and won the game.") · A quantity is trebled and yields 27.[↗](../../three/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: A quantity is trebled and yields 27.") Determine the original quantity.[↗](../../three/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Determine the original quantity.") · A third of 12 is 4.[↗](../../three/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: A third of 12 is 4.") · Three brothers are ploughing over there.[↗](../../three/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Three brothers are ploughing over there.") · And Noah begot three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.[↗](../../three/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And Noah begot three sons, Shem, Ham, and…") (Torah GEN.6.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../three/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.6.10, JPS 1917") · And he set three days' journey betwixt himself and Jacob.[↗](../../three/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And he set three days' journey betwixt himself…") (Torah GEN.30.36, JPS 1917)[↗](../../three/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.30.36, JPS 1917") · And he put them all together into ward three days.[↗](../../three/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: And he put them all together into ward…") (Torah GEN.42.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../three/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.42.17, JPS 1917") · These things did the three mighty men.[↗](../../three/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: These things did the three mighty men.") (Prophets 2SA.23.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../three/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.23.17, JPS 1917") · And Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.[↗](../../three/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: And Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.") (Prophets JDG.9.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../three/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.9.22, JPS 1917") · The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.[↗](../../three/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.") (Writings EZR.2.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../three/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.2.32, JPS 1917") **threefold** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Threefold means three times as much or as many: a threefold increase.[↗](../../threefold/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Threefold means three times as much or as…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Threefold also means having three parts: a threefold plan.[↗](../../threefold/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Threefold also means having three parts: a threefold…") *Example:* The number of visitors increased threefold.[↗](../../threefold/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The number of visitors increased threefold.") · The price rose threefold, from 2 to 6 pounds.[↗](../../threefold/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The price rose threefold, from 2 to 6…") · Our school plan is threefold: read, write, think.[↗](../../threefold/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our school plan is threefold: read, write, think.") · The plant's height grew threefold in a month.[↗](../../threefold/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The plant's height grew threefold in a month.") · There was a threefold rise in rain this spring.[↗](../../threefold/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a threefold rise in rain this…") · The prize money has grown threefold.[↗](../../threefold/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The prize money has grown threefold.") · Here again we have the threefold attribution of the numbers and letters to the Universe, to the Year, and to Man.[↗](../../threefold/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Here again we have the threefold attribution of…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../threefold/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") · And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.[↗](../../threefold/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And if a man prevail against him that…") (Writings ECC.4.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../threefold/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings ECC.4.12, JPS 1917") **threenager** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (humorous) a three-year-old child who behaves like a moody, rude teenager: arguing, sulking, slamming doors.[↗](../../threenager/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: a three-year-old child who behaves like a moody,…") *Example:* (parent) My threenager just told me I'm "so annoying".[↗](../../threenager/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: parent My threenager just told me I'm 'so…") · (chat) living with a threenager is harder than the terrible twos[↗](../../threenager/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: chat living with a threenager is harder than…") · (column) Tips for surviving your threenager.[↗](../../threenager/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: column Tips for surviving your threenager.") · (gossip) Her threenager refused to wear shoes all week.[↗](../../threenager/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: gossip Her threenager refused to wear shoes all…") · (joke) The threenager rolled his eyes and stomped off to his room.[↗](../../threenager/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: joke The threenager rolled his eyes and stomped…") · (nursery) We have a room full of threenagers today\![↗](../../threenager/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: nursery We have a room full of threenagers…") **threepence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Threepence is an old British coin or sum of money worth three pence.[↗](../../threepence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Threepence is an old British coin or sum…") (old use).[↗](../../threepence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: old use.") *Example:* Half a pint of brandy cost threepence in the old days.[↗](../../threepence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Half a pint of brandy cost threepence in…") · Each of the three men paid a penny, which made threepence.[↗](../../threepence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Each of the three men paid a penny,…") · A sweet cost threepence in the shop.[↗](../../threepence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A sweet cost threepence in the shop.") **threescore** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* An old word for sixty, meaning three times twenty.[↗](../../threescore/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: An old word for sixty, meaning three times…") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Three times twenty, which is sixty.[↗](../../threescore/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Three times twenty, which is sixty.") *Example:* and threescore and twelve thousand beeves, (Torah NUM.31.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../threescore/#x1 "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)[↗](../../threescore/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: and threescore and one thousand asses, Torah NUM.31.34,…") · And Isaac was threescore years old when she bore them.[↗](../../threescore/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: And Isaac was threescore years old when she…") (Torah GEN.25.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../threescore/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.25.26, JPS 1917") · The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.[↗](../../threescore/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.") (Writings EZR.2.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../threescore/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.2.9, JPS 1917") · The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven.[↗](../../threescore/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and…") (Writings NEH.7.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../threescore/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.7.18, JPS 1917") · The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven.[↗](../../threescore/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and…") (Writings NEH.7.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../threescore/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.7.19, JPS 1917") · and threescore and twelve thousand beeves,[↗](../../threescore/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: and threescore and twelve thousand beeves,") (Torah NUM.31.33, JPS 1917) · ‘I must have threescore cattle killed,’ said she, ‘and cut up into quarters, and every time I look over my shoulder he must throw one of them into my mouth.’[↗](../../threescore/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘I must have threescore cattle killed,’ said she,…") (The Yellow Fairy Book) · and threescore and one thousand asses,[↗](../../threescore/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: and threescore and one thousand asses,") (Torah NUM.31.34, JPS 1917) **thresh** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To beat or shake cut wheat, oats or other grain to separate the seeds from the stalks and husks.[↗](../../thresh/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To beat or shake cut wheat, oats or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To move about wildly, thrashing arms or legs (old or less common; usually «thrash»).[↗](../../thresh/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To move about wildly, thrashing arms or legs…") *Example:* The farmers threshed the wheat in the barn.[↗](../../thresh/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The farmers threshed the wheat in the barn.") · A combine harvester cuts and threshes the grain.[↗](../../thresh/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A combine harvester cuts and threshes the grain.") · Long ago, people threshed oats with a flail.[↗](../../thresh/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Long ago, people threshed oats with a flail.") · The threshing machine was noisy and dusty.[↗](../../thresh/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The threshing machine was noisy and dusty.") · After threshing, the straw was stacked.[↗](../../thresh/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: After threshing, the straw was stacked.") · We saw how grain was threshed at the farm museum.[↗](../../thresh/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We saw how grain was threshed at the…") · The Moujik began to thresh: from every sheaf he got a peck of grain.[↗](../../thresh/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The Moujik began to thresh: from every sheaf…") · Thou shalt keep the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that thou hast gathered in from thy threshing-floor and from thy winepress.[↗](../../thresh/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt keep the feast of tabernacles seven…") (Torah DEU.16.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thresh/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.16.13, JPS 1917") · 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.[↗](../../thresh/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And the gift which ye set apart shall…") (Torah NUM.18.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thresh/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.18.27, JPS 1917") · Of the first of your dough ye shall set apart a cake for a gift; as that which is set apart of the threshing-floor, so shall ye set it apart.[↗](../../thresh/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Of the first of your dough ye shall…") (Torah NUM.15.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thresh/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.15.20, JPS 1917") · Behold, he winnoweth barley to-night in the threshing-floor.[↗](../../thresh/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Behold, he winnoweth barley to-night in the threshing-floor.") (Writings RUT.3.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thresh/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings RUT.3.2, JPS 1917") · Sharpest potsherds are under him; he spreadeth a threshing-sledge upon the mire.[↗](../../thresh/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Sharpest potsherds are under him; he spreadeth a…") (Writings JOB.41.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thresh/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.41.22, JPS 1917") · Thou marchest through the earth in indignation, Thou threshest the nations in anger.[↗](../../thresh/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou marchest through the earth in indignation, Thou…") (Prophets HAB.3.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thresh/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HAB.3.12, JPS 1917") **thresher** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thresher is a person who threshes, that is beats grain from its stalks to get the seed.[↗](../../thresher/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thresher is a person who threshes, that…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thresher can also be a machine that does this job.[↗](../../thresher/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thresher can also be a machine that…") *Example:* What news today? said the threshers.[↗](../../thresher/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: What news today? said the threshers.") · The farmer hired three threshers for the harvest.[↗](../../thresher/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The farmer hired three threshers for the harvest.") · The threshers worked in the barn all day.[↗](../../thresher/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The threshers worked in the barn all day.") **threshold** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The strip of wood or stone on the floor at the bottom of a doorway; the point where you enter a room or house.[↗](../../threshold/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The strip of wood or stone on the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The level or amount at which something starts to happen or change.[↗](../../threshold/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The level or amount at which something starts…") *e.g.* "a pain threshold", "the threshold for passing".[↗](../../threshold/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'a pain threshold', 'the threshold for passing'.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The start or beginning of something new.[↗](../../threshold/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The start or beginning of something new.") *e.g.* "on the threshold of a big discovery".[↗](../../threshold/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'on the threshold of a big discovery'.") *Example:* She paused on the threshold before stepping inside.[↗](../../threshold/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She paused on the threshold before stepping inside.") · The dog would not cross the threshold of the new house.[↗](../../threshold/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog would not cross the threshold of…") · The pass threshold for the test is 60 marks.[↗](../../threshold/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The pass threshold for the test is 60…") · He has a high pain threshold, so the jab didn't bother him.[↗](../../threshold/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He has a high pain threshold, so the…") · Scientists were on the threshold of a great discovery.[↗](../../threshold/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Scientists were on the threshold of a great…") · If the noise goes above the threshold, the alarm sounds.[↗](../../threshold/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: If the noise goes above the threshold, the…") · Wipe your feet at the threshold.[↗](../../threshold/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Wipe your feet at the threshold.") · And there lies my faithful mastiff at the threshold.[↗](../../threshold/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And there lies my faithful mastiff at the…") · And the glory of the LORD went forth from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubim.[↗](../../threshold/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And the glory of the LORD went forth…") (Prophets EZK.10.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../threshold/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.10.18, JPS 1917") · And Jeroboam's wife arose, and departed, and came to Tirzah; and as she came to the threshold of the house, the child died.[↗](../../threshold/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Jeroboam's wife arose, and departed, and came…") (Prophets 1KI.14.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../threshold/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.14.17, JPS 1917") · Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into Dagon's house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod unto this day.[↗](../../threshold/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any…") (Prophets 1SA.5.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../threshold/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.5.5, JPS 1917") **thrice** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old-fashioned) Thrice means three times: he knocked thrice.[↗](../../thrice/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrice means three times: he knocked thrice.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Thrice can also be used before a word to mean very or extremely, as in "thrice-lovely".[↗](../../thrice/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrice can also be used before a word…") *Example:* The knight knocked thrice on the castle door.[↗](../../thrice/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The knight knocked thrice on the castle door.") · Thrice the witch stirred the pot.[↗](../../thrice/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrice the witch stirred the pot.") · Thrice 4 is 12.[↗](../../thrice/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrice 4 is 12.") · Peter denied knowing Jesus thrice.[↗](../../thrice/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Peter denied knowing Jesus thrice.") · He was thrice champion.[↗](../../thrice/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He was thrice champion.") · In modern English we usually say «three times», not «thrice».[↗](../../thrice/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In modern English we usually say «three times»,…") · Then the thrice-lovely Nastasia herself leaped into the vats.[↗](../../thrice/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Then the thrice-lovely Nastasia herself leaped into the…") · Lo, all these things doth God work, twice, yea thrice, with a man, (Writings JOB.33.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrice/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Lo, all these things doth God work, twice,…") · And he said unto the king of Israel: 'Smite upon the ground'; and he smote thrice, and stayed.[↗](../../thrice/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And he said unto the king of Israel:…") (Prophets 2KI.13.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrice/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.13.18, JPS 1917") · And the man of God was wroth with him, and said: 'Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Aram till thou hadst consumed it; whereas now thou shalt smite Aram but thrice.'[↗](../../thrice/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the man of God was wroth with…") (Prophets 2KI.13.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrice/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.13.19, 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/) … [23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/23/) **24** [25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/25/) … [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 23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/23/) - next →: [page 25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/25/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)