--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 25 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/25/) [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 25 [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/) **thrifty** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thrifty person is careful with money and does not waste things: they save, reuse and buy only what they need.[↗](../../thrifty/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thrifty person is careful with money and…") *Example:* Grandma is very thrifty and reuses wrapping paper.[↗](../../thrifty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma is very thrifty and reuses wrapping paper.") · Being thrifty helped us save for a holiday.[↗](../../thrifty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Being thrifty helped us save for a holiday.") · My thrifty brother saved all his birthday money.[↗](../../thrifty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My thrifty brother saved all his birthday money.") · We bought thrifty second-hand books for school.[↗](../../thrifty/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We bought thrifty second-hand books for school.") · Thrifty people turn off lights to save money.[↗](../../thrifty/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrifty people turn off lights to save money.") · During the war, families had to be thrifty.[↗](../../thrifty/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: During the war, families had to be thrifty.") · A Widow, thrifty and industrious, had two servants, whom she kept pretty hard at work.[↗](../../thrifty/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A Widow, thrifty and industrious, had two servants,…") **thrill** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thrill is a sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure.[↗](../../thrill/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thrill is a sudden strong feeling of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To thrill someone is to make them very excited and happy.[↗](../../thrill/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To thrill someone is to make them very…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Thrilled (adjective) means very pleased.[↗](../../thrill/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrilled adjective means very pleased.") *Example:* The roller coaster gave me a real thrill.[↗](../../thrill/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The roller coaster gave me a real thrill.") · I was thrilled when I won the spelling bee.[↗](../../thrill/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I was thrilled when I won the spelling…") · The goal thrilled the crowd.[↗](../../thrill/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The goal thrilled the crowd.") · Feel the thrill of your first ride on a horse\![↗](../../thrill/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Feel the thrill of your first ride on…") · Mum was thrilled to bits with her birthday card.[↗](../../thrill/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum was thrilled to bits with her birthday…") · Some people love the thrill of danger, but safety comes first.[↗](../../thrill/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Some people love the thrill of danger, but…") · It was a thrill to meet a real author at school.[↗](../../thrill/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: It was a thrill to meet a real…") · Wendy’s heart went flutter with a sudden thrill.[↗](../../thrill/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Wendy’s heart went flutter with a sudden thrill.") **thrilled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very happy and excited about something.[↗](../../thrilled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Very happy and excited about something.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb, past) Gave someone a strong feeling of excitement: «The ride thrilled us».[↗](../../thrilled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Gave someone a strong feeling of excitement: «The…") *Example:* I was thrilled when I got a puppy for my birthday.[↗](../../thrilled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I was thrilled when I got a puppy…") · Mum is thrilled with my school report.[↗](../../thrilled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum is thrilled with my school report.") · The team were thrilled to win the cup.[↗](../../thrilled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The team were thrilled to win the cup.") · Grandad was thrilled to bits with the card we made.[↗](../../thrilled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad was thrilled to bits with the card…") · The fireworks thrilled the crowd.[↗](../../thrilled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The fireworks thrilled the crowd.") · We are thrilled that you can come to the party.[↗](../../thrilled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We are thrilled that you can come to…") · «Another maths test?[↗](../../thrilled/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: «Another maths test?") I'm thrilled,» said Tom, rolling his eyes.[↗](../../thrilled/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm thrilled,» said Tom, rolling his eyes.") **thriller** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thriller is an exciting book, film or TV show full of suspense and danger, often about crime, spies or chases, that keeps you wanting to know what happens next.[↗](../../thriller/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thriller is an exciting book, film or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) A thriller is any very exciting event, like a match that is close until the end.[↗](../../thriller/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thriller is any very exciting event, like…") *Example:* The spy thriller kept me reading late into the night.[↗](../../thriller/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The spy thriller kept me reading late into…") · The match was a thriller that ended 4–3.[↗](../../thriller/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The match was a thriller that ended 4–3.") · A good thriller ends chapters with a cliffhanger.[↗](../../thriller/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A good thriller ends chapters with a cliffhanger.") · Mum likes crime thrillers on TV.[↗](../../thriller/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum likes crime thrillers on TV.") · That film is a thriller, so it may be too scary for little kids.[↗](../../thriller/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: That film is a thriller, so it may…") · Our class wrote a short thriller about a stolen painting.[↗](../../thriller/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our class wrote a short thriller about a…") · «Thriller» is also the name of a famous Michael Jackson song.[↗](../../thriller/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: «Thriller» is also the name of a famous…") **thrilling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thrilling means very exciting and making you feel a strong, happy rush of excitement: a thrilling ride, a thrilling match.[↗](../../thrilling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrilling means very exciting and making you feel…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb form) Thrilling is also the -ing form of "thrill".[↗](../../thrilling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrilling is also the -ing form of 'thrill'.") *e.g.* "The magician was thrilling the crowd."[↗](../../thrilling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'The magician was thrilling the crowd.'") *Example:* The match had a thrilling finish in the last minute.[↗](../../thrilling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The match had a thrilling finish in the…") · The roller coaster was thrilling.[↗](../../thrilling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The roller coaster was thrilling.") · This thrilling adventure story kept me reading all night.[↗](../../thrilling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: This thrilling adventure story kept me reading all…") · It was thrilling to see a real whale.[↗](../../thrilling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: It was thrilling to see a real whale.") · The magician was thrilling the crowd with his tricks.[↗](../../thrilling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The magician was thrilling the crowd with his…") · Scoring my first goal was thrilling.[↗](../../thrilling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Scoring my first goal was thrilling.") · The film has a thrilling chase through the city.[↗](../../thrilling/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The film has a thrilling chase through the…") · She had looked forward to thrilling talks with him about old times, but new adventures had crowded the old ones from his mind.[↗](../../thrilling/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: She had looked forward to thrilling talks with…") **thrive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To grow strong and healthy.[↗](../../thrive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To grow strong and healthy.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To do very well, be successful and happy.[↗](../../thrive/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To do very well, be successful and happy.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (in «thrive on») To enjoy and do well because of something that others might find hard: «she thrives on challenges».[↗](../../thrive/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To enjoy and do well because of something…") *Example:* Tomatoes thrive in warm, sunny places.[↗](../../thrive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tomatoes thrive in warm, sunny places.") · Penguins thrive in cold water.[↗](../../thrive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Penguins thrive in cold water.") · Our class garden is thriving.[↗](../../thrive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our class garden is thriving.") · My sister thrives on hard work.[↗](../../thrive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My sister thrives on hard work.") · The little puppy thrived on good food and love.[↗](../../thrive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The little puppy thrived on good food and…") · The town thrived after the new railway came.[↗](../../thrive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The town thrived after the new railway came.") · Children thrive when they feel safe.[↗](../../thrive/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Children thrive when they feel safe.") · The cattle are thriving; the fields are thick with corn, and soon they will be ripe for harvest.”[↗](../../thrive/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The cattle are thriving; the fields are thick…") **thro** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Through; from one side of something to the other.[↗](../../thro/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Through; from one side of something to the…") *Example:* They ran thro' all the rooms, closets, and wardrobes, which were all so rich and fine, that they seemed to surpass one another.[↗](../../thro/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: They ran thro' all the rooms, closets, and…") (The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault) · Their father and mother seeing them busy at their work, got from them by degrees, and then ran away from them all at once, along a by-way, thro' the winding bushes.[↗](../../thro/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Their father and mother seeing them busy at…") (The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault) · As she was going thro' the wood, she met with Gaffer Wolf, who had a very great mind to eat her up, but he durst not, because of some faggot-makers hard by in the forest.[↗](../../thro/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: As she was going thro' the wood, she…") (The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault) **throat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Your throat is the inside of your neck, the tube that food, drink and air go down.[↗](../../throat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Your throat is the inside of your neck,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The throat can also mean the front of the neck.[↗](../../throat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The throat can also mean the front of…") *Example:* I have a sore throat and a cough.[↗](../../throat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I have a sore throat and a cough.") · Food goes down your throat to your stomach.[↗](../../throat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Food goes down your throat to your stomach.") · He cleared his throat before he started to speak.[↗](../../throat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He cleared his throat before he started to…") · Cut grapes in half for babies so they don't get stuck in the throat.[↗](../../throat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Cut grapes in half for babies so they…") · The doctor looked at my throat with a little light.[↗](../../throat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor looked at my throat with a…") · I had a lump in my throat when we said goodbye.[↗](../../throat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I had a lump in my throat when…") · Drinking warm water can soothe a sore throat.[↗](../../throat/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Drinking warm water can soothe a sore throat.") · Your voice box is in your throat.[↗](../../throat/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Your voice box is in your throat.") · My throat is dry and burning.[↗](../../throat/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: My throat is dry and burning.") · Twenty-two letters are formed by the voice, impressed on the air, and audibly uttered in five situations, in the throat, guttural sounds; in the palate, palatals; by the tongue, linguals; through the teeth, dentals; and by the lips, labial sounds.[↗](../../throat/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Twenty-two letters are formed by the voice, impressed…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../throat/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887") · And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.[↗](../../throat/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And put a knife to thy throat, if…") (Writings PRO.23.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throat/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.23.2, JPS 1917") · I am weary of my crying; my throat is dried; mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.[↗](../../throat/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: I am weary of my crying; my throat…") (Writings PSA.69.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throat/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.69.4, JPS 1917") · They have hands, but they handle not; feet have they, but they walk not; neither speak they with their throat.[↗](../../throat/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: They have hands, but they handle not; feet…") (Writings PSA.115.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throat/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.115.7, JPS 1917") **throaty** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A throaty voice or sound is low and rough, as if it comes from deep in the throat.[↗](../../throaty/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A throaty voice or sound is low and…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It can describe the deep roar of an engine, like a throaty motorbike.[↗](../../throaty/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It can describe the deep roar of an…") *Example:* She gave a throaty laugh.[↗](../../throaty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She gave a throaty laugh.") · With a cold, my voice sounded throaty.[↗](../../throaty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: With a cold, my voice sounded throaty.") · The old car started with a throaty rumble.[↗](../../throaty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The old car started with a throaty rumble.") · The lion let out a throaty growl.[↗](../../throaty/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The lion let out a throaty growl.") · The singer had a warm, throaty voice.[↗](../../throaty/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The singer had a warm, throaty voice.") · "Come in," said a throaty voice from behind the door.[↗](../../throaty/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Come in,' said a throaty voice from behind…") **throb** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (of a part of the body) To hurt with a strong pain that comes and goes in beats, like a heartbeat.[↗](../../throb/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To hurt with a strong pain that comes…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To beat strongly and regularly, like a heart, drum or engine.[↗](../../throb/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To beat strongly and regularly, like a heart,…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A strong, regular beat or pulse.[↗](../../throb/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A strong, regular beat or pulse.") *Example:* My finger throbbed after I shut it in the door.[↗](../../throb/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My finger throbbed after I shut it in…") · She had a throbbing headache.[↗](../../throb/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She had a throbbing headache.") · The music throbbed through the walls.[↗](../../throb/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The music throbbed through the walls.") · His heart throbbed with excitement.[↗](../../throb/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: His heart throbbed with excitement.") · We heard the throb of the ship's engines.[↗](../../throb/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We heard the throb of the ship's engines.") · If a cut is throbbing and red, show it to an adult.[↗](../../throb/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: If a cut is throbbing and red, show…") · The bee sting throbbed all afternoon.[↗](../../throb/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The bee sting throbbed all afternoon.") · Her heart gave a great throb, and she prepared to speak at once and in great volume before he could formulate any question.[↗](../../throb/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Her heart gave a great throb, and she…") · Then thou shalt see and be radiant, and thy heart shall throb and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned unto thee, the wealth of the nations shall come unto thee.[↗](../../throb/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Then thou shalt see and be radiant, and…") (Prophets ISA.60.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throb/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.60.5, JPS 1917") **throbbing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A throbbing pain beats again and again, like a pulse: a throbbing headache or a throbbing thumb.[↗](../../throbbing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A throbbing pain beats again and again, like…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Throbbing describes a strong, steady beating sound or movement, like throbbing music or engines.[↗](../../throbbing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Throbbing describes a strong, steady beating sound or…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As a verb, throbbing is the -ing form of «throb», to beat strongly.[↗](../../throbbing/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: As a verb, throbbing is the -ing form…") *Example:* I had a throbbing headache after the noisy party.[↗](../../throbbing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I had a throbbing headache after the noisy…") · My thumb was throbbing after I shut it in the door.[↗](../../throbbing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My thumb was throbbing after I shut it…") · The music was throbbing through the walls.[↗](../../throbbing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The music was throbbing through the walls.") · Her heart was throbbing with fear.[↗](../../throbbing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her heart was throbbing with fear.") · The engine gave a low throbbing hum.[↗](../../throbbing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The engine gave a low throbbing hum.") · Ice helped the throbbing in my ankle.[↗](../../throbbing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Ice helped the throbbing in my ankle.") **throes** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Sharp, violent pains, like the pains of a woman giving birth, or great struggle and agony.[↗](../../throes/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Sharp, violent pains, like the pains of a…") *Example:* The throes of a travailing woman shall come upon him; he is an unwise son; for it is time he should not tarry in the place of the breaking forth of children.[↗](../../throes/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The throes of a travailing woman shall come…") (Prophets HOS.13.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throes/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HOS.13.13, JPS 1917") · And they shall be affrighted; pangs and throes shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman in travail; they shall look aghast one at another; their faces shall be faces of flame.[↗](../../throes/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: And they shall be affrighted; pangs and throes…") (Prophets ISA.13.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throes/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.13.8, JPS 1917") **throne** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The special chair a king, queen or ruler sits on at ceremonies.[↗](../../throne/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The special chair a king, queen or ruler…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «The throne»: the position and power of a king or queen: to come to the throne.[↗](../../throne/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «The throne»: the position and power of a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, joke) The toilet.[↗](../../throne/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The toilet.") *Example:* The queen sat on her golden throne.[↗](../../throne/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The queen sat on her golden throne.") · The prince is next in line to the throne.[↗](../../throne/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The prince is next in line to the…") · The king lost his throne in the war.[↗](../../throne/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The king lost his throne in the war.") · She came to the throne when she was very young.[↗](../../throne/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She came to the throne when she was…") · The throne room was full of guards.[↗](../../throne/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The throne room was full of guards.") · (joke) Dad's been on the throne for ages\![↗](../../throne/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: joke Dad's been on the throne for ages!") · And he said: 'The hand upon the throne of the LORD: the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.'[↗](../../throne/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: And he said: 'The hand upon the throne…") (Torah EXO.17.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throne/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.17.16, JPS 1917") · Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled; only in the throne will I be greater than thou.'[↗](../../throne/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt be over my house, and according…") (Torah GEN.41.40, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throne/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.40, JPS 1917") · And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book, out of that which is before the priests the Levites.[↗](../../throne/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And it shall be, when he sitteth upon…") (Torah DEU.17.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throne/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.17.18, JPS 1917") · And he sat on the throne of the kings.[↗](../../throne/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And he sat on the throne of the…") (Prophets 2KI.11.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throne/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.11.19, JPS 1917") · And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.[↗](../../throne/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of…") (Prophets 1KI.1.46, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throne/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.1.46, JPS 1917") · Thy throne is established of old; Thou art from everlasting.[↗](../../throne/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Thy throne is established of old; Thou art…") (Writings PSA.93.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throne/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.93.2, JPS 1917") **throng** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A throng is a large crowd of people pressed close together.[↗](../../throng/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A throng is a large crowd of people…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To throng is to crowd round or fill a place.[↗](../../throng/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To throng is to crowd round or fill…") *Example:* There was such a throng before the church that Trembling could not get in.[↗](../../throng/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There was such a throng before the church…") · The shooters were thronging round the target.[↗](../../throng/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The shooters were thronging round the target.") · The courtiers will throng round the princess.[↗](../../throng/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The courtiers will throng round the princess.") · We took sweet counsel together, in the house of God we walked with the throng.[↗](../../throng/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We took sweet counsel together, in the house…") (Writings PSA.55.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throng/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.55.15, JPS 1917") · These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, how I passed on with the throng, and led them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping holyday.[↗](../../throng/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: These things I remember, and pour out my…") (Writings PSA.42.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throng/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.42.5, JPS 1917") **throttle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A throttle is the control in a car, motorbike, boat or plane that changes how much fuel or power goes to the engine, so it goes faster or slower.[↗](../../throttle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A throttle is the control in a car,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To throttle someone is to squeeze their throat so they cannot breathe; this is very dangerous and a serious crime.[↗](../../throttle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To throttle someone is to squeeze their throat…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (humour) «I could throttle him!» means you are very cross, not that you would really do it.[↗](../../throttle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «I could throttle him!» means you are very…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To throttle something is to slow it or limit it, like an internet company throttling a connection speed.[↗](../../throttle/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To throttle something is to slow it or…") *Example:* The pilot opened the throttle and the plane sped down the runway.[↗](../../throttle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The pilot opened the throttle and the plane…") · We cycled full throttle down the hill.[↗](../../throttle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We cycled full throttle down the hill.") · Twist the throttle to make the motorbike go.[↗](../../throttle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Twist the throttle to make the motorbike go.") · My phone's internet was throttled after I used all my data.[↗](../../throttle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My phone's internet was throttled after I used…") · «I could throttle my brother for reading my diary!»[↗](../../throttle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: «I could throttle my brother for reading my…") Mum laughed.[↗](../../throttle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum laughed.") · Never squeeze someone's neck — it can throttle them.[↗](../../throttle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Never squeeze someone's neck — it can throttle…") **through** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Through means from one side or end to the other: walk through the door.[↗](../../through/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Through means from one side or end to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Through means across or among: run through the forest.[↗](../../through/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Through means across or among: run through the…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Through means from the start to the end of a time: work through the night.[↗](../../through/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Through means from the start to the end…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Monday through Friday» (US) means from Monday to Friday, including both.[↗](../../through/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Monday through Friday» US means from Monday to…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Through means because of or by means of: she won through hard work.[↗](../../through/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Through means because of or by means of:…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Through means finished.[↗](../../through/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: Through means finished.") *e.g.* I'm through with my homework.[↗](../../through/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm through with my homework.") *Everyday, meaning 7:* A through train goes all the way without changing.[↗](../../through/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: A through train goes all the way without…") *Example:* She works Monday through Friday.[↗](../../through/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She works Monday through Friday.") · The train goes through 3 tunnels.[↗](../../through/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The train goes through 3 tunnels.") · He read pages 10 through 20.[↗](../../through/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He read pages 10 through 20.") · Water flows through the pipe.[↗](../../through/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Water flows through the pipe.") · The cat came in through the window.[↗](../../through/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat came in through the window.") · We walked through the park to school.[↗](../../through/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We walked through the park to school.") · Light shines through the glass.[↗](../../through/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Light shines through the glass.") · She slept through the storm.[↗](../../through/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: She slept through the storm.") · The arrow whistled through the air.[↗](../../through/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The arrow whistled through the air.") · And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Shechem, unto the terebinth of Moreh.[↗](../../through/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Abram passed through the land unto the…") (Torah GEN.12.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../through/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.12.6, JPS 1917") · Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border; wherefore Israel turned away from him.[↗](../../through/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through…") (Torah NUM.20.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../through/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.20.21, JPS 1917") · and the middle bar in the midst of the boards, which shall pass through from end to end.[↗](../../through/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: and the middle bar in the midst of…") (Torah EXO.26.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../through/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.26.28, JPS 1917") · Can He judge through the dark cloud?[↗](../../through/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Can He judge through the dark cloud?") (Writings JOB.22.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../through/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.22.13, JPS 1917") · Then Thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions; (Writings JOB.7.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../through/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Then Thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest…") · Through wisdom is a house builded; and by understanding it is established; (Writings PRO.24.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../through/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Through wisdom is a house builded; and by…") **throughout** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Throughout means in every part of a place: throughout the school.[↗](../../throughout/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Throughout means in every part of a place:…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Throughout means during the whole of a time, from start to end: throughout the film.[↗](../../throughout/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Throughout means during the whole of a time,…") *Example:* It rained throughout the match.[↗](../../throughout/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: It rained throughout the match.") · There are fire exits throughout the building.[↗](../../throughout/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: There are fire exits throughout the building.") · Blood is pumped throughout the body.[↗](../../throughout/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Blood is pumped throughout the body.") · The baby slept throughout the trip.[↗](../../throughout/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby slept throughout the trip.") · Pupils were quiet throughout the test.[↗](../../throughout/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Pupils were quiet throughout the test.") · People celebrate this festival throughout the world.[↗](../../throughout/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: People celebrate this festival throughout the world.") · Keep stirring throughout the cooking.[↗](../../throughout/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep stirring throughout the cooking.") · The house was painted white throughout.[↗](../../throughout/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The house was painted white throughout.") · There was great mourning throughout the land.[↗](../../throughout/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: There was great mourning throughout the land.") · It is a due for ever throughout their generations.[↗](../../throughout/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: It is a due for ever throughout their…") (Torah LEV.7.36, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throughout/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.7.36, JPS 1917") · Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations upon the sabbath day.'[↗](../../throughout/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations…") (Torah EXO.35.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throughout/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.35.3, JPS 1917") · This shall be a statute for ever unto them throughout their generations.[↗](../../throughout/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: This shall be a statute for ever unto…") (Torah LEV.17.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throughout/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.17.7, JPS 1917") · All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.[↗](../../throughout/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: All their cities throughout their families were thirteen…") (Writings 1CH.6.45, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throughout/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 1CH.6.45, JPS 1917") · Wherefore Joab departed and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.[↗](../../throughout/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Wherefore Joab departed and went throughout all Israel,…") (Writings 1CH.21.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throughout/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 1CH.21.4, JPS 1917") · And Saul blew the horn throughout all the land, saying: 'Let the Hebrews hear.'[↗](../../throughout/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And Saul blew the horn throughout all the…") (Prophets 1SA.13.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throughout/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.13.3, 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/) … [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/24/) **25** [26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/26/) … [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 24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/24/) - next →: [page 26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/26/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)