--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 26 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/26/) [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 26 [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/) **throw** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To send something through the air with your arm.[↗](../../throw/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To send something through the air with your…") *e.g.* "Throw the ball."[↗](../../throw/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Throw the ball.'") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.[↗](../../throw/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.") *e.g.* "She threw her coat on the bed."[↗](../../throw/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'She threw her coat on the bed.'") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To move your body suddenly.[↗](../../throw/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To move your body suddenly.") *e.g.* "He threw himself on the sofa."[↗](../../throw/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'He threw himself on the sofa.'") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To confuse.[↗](../../throw/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To confuse.") *e.g.* "The question threw me."[↗](../../throw/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: 'The question threw me.'") *Everyday, meaning 5:* As a noun, an act of throwing, or a turn at throwing.[↗](../../throw/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, an act of throwing, or…") *e.g.* "a good throw".[↗](../../throw/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: 'a good throw'.") *Example:* Throw the ball to me.[↗](../../throw/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Throw the ball to me.") · He threw the stone into the lake.[↗](../../throw/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He threw the stone into the lake.") · Throw your rubbish in the bin.[↗](../../throw/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Throw your rubbish in the bin.") · Don't throw sand at people.[↗](../../throw/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't throw sand at people.") · She threw a party for her birthday.[↗](../../throw/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She threw a party for her birthday.") · I felt sick and threw up.[↗](../../throw/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I felt sick and threw up.") · That was a great throw\![↗](../../throw/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: That was a great throw!") · The dice was thrown three times.[↗](../../throw/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The dice was thrown three times.") · ‘Throw out the stones,’ said Maie.[↗](../../throw/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Throw out the stones,’ said Maie.") · And the LORD said unto Moses and unto Aaron: 'Take to you handfuls of soot of the furnace, and let Moses throw it heavenward in the sight of Pharaoh.[↗](../../throw/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD said unto Moses and unto…") (Torah EXO.9.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throw/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.9.8, JPS 1917") · And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and will throw down all thy strongholds; (Prophets MIC.5.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throw/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And I will cut off the cities of…") · Behold, the LORD will hurl thee up and down with a man's throw; yea, He will wind thee round and round; (Prophets ISA.22.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throw/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Behold, the LORD will hurl thee up and…") · And he said: 'Throw her down.'[↗](../../throw/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And he said: 'Throw her down.'") So they threw her down; and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses; and she was trodden under foot.[↗](../../throw/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: So they threw her down; and some of…") (Prophets 2KI.9.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../throw/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.9.33, JPS 1917") **throwaway** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Throwaway things are made to be used once or for a short time and then thrown away: throwaway cups, throwaway razors.[↗](../../throwaway/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Throwaway things are made to be used once…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A throwaway remark or line is said quickly and casually, without much thought, though it may matter.[↗](../../throwaway/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A throwaway remark or line is said quickly…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* "Throwaway culture" or "throwaway society" means people buying cheap things and throwing them away too fast, which wastes resources and makes pollution.[↗](../../throwaway/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Throwaway culture' or 'throwaway society' means people buying…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (noun) A throwaway is something thrown away or treated as unimportant.[↗](../../throwaway/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A throwaway is something thrown away or treated…") *Example:* Throwaway plastic cups fill up rubbish dumps.[↗](../../throwaway/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Throwaway plastic cups fill up rubbish dumps.") · Our school is trying to stop using throwaway bottles.[↗](../../throwaway/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Our school is trying to stop using throwaway…") · It was just a throwaway comment, but it hurt her feelings.[↗](../../throwaway/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: It was just a throwaway comment, but it…") · The detective noticed a throwaway line that was actually a clue.[↗](../../throwaway/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The detective noticed a throwaway line that was…") · We live in a throwaway society.[↗](../../throwaway/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We live in a throwaway society.") · Throwaway fashion means clothes are worn a few times and binned.[↗](../../throwaway/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Throwaway fashion means clothes are worn a few…") · Bring a reusable bag instead of a throwaway one.[↗](../../throwaway/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Bring a reusable bag instead of a throwaway…") **thrown** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thrown is a form of «throw».[↗](../../thrown/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrown is a form of «throw».") Something thrown has been sent through the air from the hand.[↗](../../thrown/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Something thrown has been sent through the air…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Thrown away means put in the bin as rubbish.[↗](../../thrown/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrown away means put in the bin as…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Thrown can mean confused or surprised: «the question threw me».[↗](../../thrown/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrown can mean confused or surprised: «the question…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Thrown from a horse or bike means made to fall off.[↗](../../thrown/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrown from a horse or bike means made…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Thrown away can also mean wasted, given to someone who does not value it.[↗](../../thrown/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrown away can also mean wasted, given to…") *Example:* The ball was thrown 20 metres.[↗](../../thrown/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The ball was thrown 20 metres.") · 6 of the 15 bananas were thrown away.[↗](../../thrown/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 6 of the 15 bananas were thrown away.") · How many balls have been thrown into the basket?[↗](../../thrown/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many balls have been thrown into the…") · She has thrown 3 darts.[↗](../../thrown/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She has thrown 3 darts.") · Plastic thrown into the sea can hurt animals.[↗](../../thrown/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Plastic thrown into the sea can hurt animals.") · He was thrown off his bike when it hit a stone.[↗](../../thrown/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He was thrown off his bike when it…") · A free pen was thrown in with the notebook.[↗](../../thrown/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A free pen was thrown in with the…") · The ball must be thrown in from the side line.[↗](../../thrown/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The ball must be thrown in from the…") · Kindness is thrown away upon the evil.[↗](../../thrown/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Kindness is thrown away upon the evil.") · And Miriam sang unto them: Sing ye to the LORD, for He is highly exalted: the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea.[↗](../../thrown/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Miriam sang unto them: Sing ye to…") (Torah EXO.15.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrown/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.21, JPS 1917") · Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spoke, saying: I will sing unto the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea.[↗](../../thrown/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Then sang Moses and the children of Israel…") (Torah EXO.15.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrown/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.1, JPS 1917") · And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was thrown down.[↗](../../thrown/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And he repaired the altar of the LORD…") (Prophets 1KI.18.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrown/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.18.30, JPS 1917") · Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock; and they shall hear my words, that they are sweet.[↗](../../thrown/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Their judges are thrown down by the sides…") (Writings PSA.141.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrown/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.141.6, JPS 1917") · Shout against her round about, she hath submitted herself; her buttresses are fallen, her walls are thrown down; for it is the vengeance of the LORD, take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her.[↗](../../thrown/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Shout against her round about, she hath submitted…") (Prophets JER.50.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrown/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.50.15, JPS 1917") **thrum** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To strum or pluck a stringed instrument, playing it in a rough or idle way.[↗](../../thrum/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To strum or pluck a stringed instrument, playing…") *Example:* That thrum on the psaltery, that devise for themselves instruments of music, like David; (Prophets AMO.6.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrum/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: That thrum on the psaltery, that devise for…") **thrush** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A songbird with a brown back and a spotted chest, such as the song thrush; the American robin is also a thrush.[↗](../../thrush/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A songbird with a brown back and a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (medicine) An infection caused by a yeast (a fungus), which makes white patches in the mouth or itching.[↗](../../thrush/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: An infection caused by a yeast a fungus,…") *Example:* A song thrush was singing in the garden at dawn.[↗](../../thrush/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A song thrush was singing in the garden…") · The thrush cracked a snail shell on a stone.[↗](../../thrush/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The thrush cracked a snail shell on a…") · Thrushes have speckled chests.[↗](../../thrush/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrushes have speckled chests.") · The American robin is actually a kind of thrush.[↗](../../thrush/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The American robin is actually a kind of…") · The baby had thrush, so the doctor gave some medicine.[↗](../../thrush/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby had thrush, so the doctor gave…") · We saw a mistle thrush eating berries.[↗](../../thrush/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We saw a mistle thrush eating berries.") · Blackbird, thrush, and chaffinch gay, hither, thither, haste away\![↗](../../thrush/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Blackbird, thrush, and chaffinch gay, hither, thither, haste…") **thrust** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To thrust is to push something hard into, through or forward.[↗](../../thrust/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To thrust is to push something hard into,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thrust is a hard push, or a stab with a blade or bayonet.[↗](../../thrust/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thrust is a hard push, or a…") *Example:* Wherever she thrusts herself, they refuse.[↗](../../thrust/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Wherever she thrusts herself, they refuse.") · He sank down after several bayonet thrusts.[↗](../../thrust/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He sank down after several bayonet thrusts.") · The servants thrust the prisoner into the cellar.[↗](../../thrust/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The servants thrust the prisoner into the cellar.") · to thrust out all thine enemies from before thee, as the LORD hath spoken.[↗](../../thrust/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: to thrust out all thine enemies from before…") (Torah DEU.6.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrust/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.6.19, JPS 1917") · But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or hurled upon him any thing without lying in wait, (Torah NUM.35.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrust/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity,…") · And if he thrust him of hatred, or hurled at him any thing, lying in wait, so that he died; (Torah NUM.35.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrust/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: And if he thrust him of hatred, or…") · He stood not, because the LORD did thrust him down.[↗](../../thrust/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He stood not, because the LORD did thrust…") (Prophets JER.46.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrust/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.46.15, JPS 1917") · Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; but the LORD helped me.[↗](../../thrust/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou didst thrust sore at me that I…") (Writings PSA.118.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrust/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.118.13, JPS 1917") · There are the workers of iniquity fallen; they are thrust down, and are not able to rise.[↗](../../thrust/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: There are the workers of iniquity fallen; they…") (Writings PSA.36.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrust/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.36.13, JPS 1917") **thrusting** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thrusting means pushing hard, forward or aside.[↗](../../thrusting/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thrusting means pushing hard, forward or aside.") *Example:* He entered slowly, thrusting the door-flap aside.[↗](../../thrusting/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He entered slowly, thrusting the door-flap aside.") · Sword blades were thrusting up in the air.[↗](../../thrusting/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Sword blades were thrusting up in the air.") · The fighter kept thrusting his spear at the wall.[↗](../../thrusting/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The fighter kept thrusting his spear at the…") · Let them be as chaff before the wind, the angel of the LORD thrusting them.[↗](../../thrusting/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Let them be as chaff before the wind,…") (Writings PSA.35.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thrusting/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.35.5, JPS 1917") **thud** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thud is a dull, heavy sound made when something heavy falls or hits something soft: the bag hit the floor with a thud.[↗](../../thud/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thud is a dull, heavy sound made…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To thud is to fall or hit with such a sound, or to beat heavily: my heart was thudding.[↗](../../thud/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To thud is to fall or hit with…") *Example:* The heavy book fell with a thud.[↗](../../thud/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The heavy book fell with a thud.") · We heard a thud from upstairs.[↗](../../thud/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We heard a thud from upstairs.") · My heart was thudding before the race.[↗](../../thud/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My heart was thudding before the race.") · The apple thudded onto the grass.[↗](../../thud/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The apple thudded onto the grass.") · His boots thudded down the stairs.[↗](../../thud/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: His boots thudded down the stairs.") · The ball hit the door with a loud thud.[↗](../../thud/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The ball hit the door with a loud…") · Still no sound, except a little thud from Tootles as he dropped on his knees.[↗](../../thud/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Still no sound, except a little thud from…") **thug** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thug is a violent, rough person, especially a criminal who hurts people.[↗](../../thug/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thug is a violent, rough person, especially…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) People sometimes call someone a thug if they behave in a bullying, aggressive way.[↗](../../thug/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: People sometimes call someone a thug if they…") *Example:* A gang of thugs smashed the shop windows.[↗](../../thug/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A gang of thugs smashed the shop windows.") · The newspaper called the attackers cowardly thugs.[↗](../../thug/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The newspaper called the attackers cowardly thugs.") · Don't act like a thug just because you're bigger.[↗](../../thug/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't act like a thug just because you're…") · The thug was caught on camera and arrested.[↗](../../thug/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The thug was caught on camera and arrested.") · The fans called the defender a thug after the foul.[↗](../../thug/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The fans called the defender a thug after…") · In the film, the boss sent two thugs to frighten the shopkeeper.[↗](../../thug/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In the film, the boss sent two thugs…") **thumb** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Your thumb is the short, thick finger on the side of your hand.[↗](../../thumb/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Your thumb is the short, thick finger on…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To thumb through a book means to turn the pages quickly.[↗](../../thumb/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To thumb through a book means to turn…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Thumbs up means good or yes; thumbs down means bad or no.[↗](../../thumb/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thumbs up means good or yes; thumbs down…") *Example:* She gave me a thumbs up.[↗](../../thumb/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She gave me a thumbs up.") · I hurt my thumb in the door.[↗](../../thumb/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I hurt my thumb in the door.") · He thumbed through the comic.[↗](../../thumb/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He thumbed through the comic.") · My grandma has a green thumb; her plants grow so well.[↗](../../thumb/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My grandma has a green thumb; her plants…") · A rule of thumb is to drink water when you are thirsty.[↗](../../thumb/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A rule of thumb is to drink water…") · Babies often suck their thumbs.[↗](../../thumb/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Babies often suck their thumbs.") · I'm all thumbs today — I keep dropping things.[↗](../../thumb/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm all thumbs today — I keep dropping…") · Now this was a curious property that Fin's thumb had.[↗](../../thumb/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Now this was a curious property that Fin's…") · And when it was slain, Moses took of the blood thereof, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot.[↗](../../thumb/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And when it was slain, Moses took of…") (Torah LEV.8.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thumb/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.8.23, JPS 1917") · But Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued after him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes.[↗](../../thumb/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: But Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued after him,…") (Prophets JDG.1.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thumb/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.1.6, JPS 1917") · And Adoni-bezek said: 'Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered food under my table; as I have done, so God hath requited me.'[↗](../../thumb/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Adoni-bezek said: 'Threescore and ten kings, having…") And they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died there.[↗](../../thumb/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And they brought him to Jerusalem, and he…") (Prophets JDG.1.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thumb/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.1.7, JPS 1917") **thumbnail** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thumbnail is the nail on your thumb.[↗](../../thumbnail/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thumbnail is the nail on your thumb.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thumbnail is a small picture on a screen that stands for a bigger picture or video; you click it to see the full one.[↗](../../thumbnail/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thumbnail is a small picture on a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A thumbnail sketch or description is very short and gives only the main points.[↗](../../thumbnail/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A thumbnail sketch or description is very short…") *Example:* I broke my thumbnail on the door.[↗](../../thumbnail/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I broke my thumbnail on the door.") · Click the thumbnail to see the full photo.[↗](../../thumbnail/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Click the thumbnail to see the full photo.") · The video's thumbnail looked exciting, but it was clickbait.[↗](../../thumbnail/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The video's thumbnail looked exciting, but it was…") · The artist drew quick thumbnail sketches first.[↗](../../thumbnail/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The artist drew quick thumbnail sketches first.") · Give a thumbnail description of the main character.[↗](../../thumbnail/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Give a thumbnail description of the main character.") · The thumbnails are too small to see clearly.[↗](../../thumbnail/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The thumbnails are too small to see clearly.") **thump** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To thump means to hit something hard, usually with your fist, making a dull, heavy sound.[↗](../../thump/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To thump means to hit something hard, usually…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thump is a hit like that, or a heavy, dull sound, like something falling.[↗](../../thump/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thump is a hit like that, or…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Your heart thumps when it beats fast and hard.[↗](../../thump/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Your heart thumps when it beats fast and…") *Example:* The bag fell to the floor with a thump.[↗](../../thump/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bag fell to the floor with a…") · Someone thumped on the door.[↗](../../thump/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Someone thumped on the door.") · My heart was thumping before the race.[↗](../../thump/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My heart was thumping before the race.") · Don't thump your brother\![↗](../../thump/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't thump your brother!") · We heard a thump from upstairs.[↗](../../thump/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We heard a thump from upstairs.") · He thumped the table in anger.[↗](../../thump/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He thumped the table in anger.") · The apple landed with a thump on the grass.[↗](../../thump/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The apple landed with a thump on the…") · The little elf could not go to sleep, it thumped so loudly.[↗](../../thump/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The little elf could not go to sleep,…") **thunder** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The loud crash or rumbling sound in the sky that comes after lightning.[↗](../../thunder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The loud crash or rumbling sound in the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Verb: to make thunder: «It thundered all night».[↗](../../thunder/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Verb: to make thunder: «It thundered all night».") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A very loud noise like thunder: the thunder of hooves.[↗](../../thunder/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A very loud noise like thunder: the thunder…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Verb: to move or speak very loudly: «The train thundered past».[↗](../../thunder/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Verb: to move or speak very loudly: «The…") *Example:* We heard thunder in the distance.[↗](../../thunder/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We heard thunder in the distance.") · Thunder comes after lightning because sound is slower than light.[↗](../../thunder/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thunder comes after lightning because sound is slower…") · When thunder roars, go indoors.[↗](../../thunder/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: When thunder roars, go indoors.") · The dog hides under the bed during thunder.[↗](../../thunder/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog hides under the bed during thunder.") · There was a loud clap of thunder.[↗](../../thunder/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a loud clap of thunder.") · The horses thundered across the field.[↗](../../thunder/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The horses thundered across the field.") · I counted 9 seconds between the flash and the thunder, so the storm was about 3 km away.[↗](../../thunder/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I counted 9 seconds between the flash and…") · Thunderstorms often happen on hot summer days.[↗](../../thunder/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Thunderstorms often happen on hot summer days.") · And when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunders were ceased, he sinned yet more, and hardened his heart, he and his servants.[↗](../../thunder/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And when Pharaoh saw that the rain and…") (Torah EXO.9.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thunder/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.9.34, JPS 1917") · And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread forth his hands unto the LORD; and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured upon the earth.[↗](../../thunder/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Moses went out of the city from…") (Torah EXO.9.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thunder/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.9.33, JPS 1917") · And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven; and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and fire ran down unto the earth; and the LORD caused to hail upon the land of Egypt.[↗](../../thunder/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven;…") (Torah EXO.9.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thunder/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.9.23, JPS 1917") · And canst thou thunder with a voice like Him?[↗](../../thunder/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And canst thou thunder with a voice like…") (Writings JOB.40.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thunder/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.40.9, JPS 1917") · But the thunder of His mighty deeds who can understand?[↗](../../thunder/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: But the thunder of His mighty deeds who…") (Writings JOB.26.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thunder/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.26.14, JPS 1917") · The LORD thundered from heaven, and the Most High gave forth His voice.[↗](../../thunder/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: The LORD thundered from heaven, and the Most…") (Prophets 2SA.22.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thunder/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.22.14, JPS 1917") **thunderbolt** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A flash of lightning together with a crash of thunder.[↗](../../thunderbolt/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A flash of lightning together with a crash…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something sudden and shocking: the news came like a thunderbolt.[↗](../../thunderbolt/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Something sudden and shocking: the news came like…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (myths) A bolt of lightning thrown as a weapon by a god, such as Zeus in Greek myths or Thor in Norse myths.[↗](../../thunderbolt/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bolt of lightning thrown as a weapon…") *Example:* A thunderbolt struck the old oak.[↗](../../thunderbolt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thunderbolt struck the old oak.") · Zeus threw thunderbolts from Mount Olympus.[↗](../../thunderbolt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Zeus threw thunderbolts from Mount Olympus.") · The news hit us like a thunderbolt.[↗](../../thunderbolt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The news hit us like a thunderbolt.") · Thor's hammer made thunder and lightning.[↗](../../thunderbolt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Thor's hammer made thunder and lightning.") · The thunderbolt lit up the whole sky.[↗](../../thunderbolt/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The thunderbolt lit up the whole sky.") · Toad's arrest came like a thunderbolt to his friends.[↗](../../thunderbolt/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad's arrest came like a thunderbolt to his…") · The Caliph's commandment fell upon me like a thunderbolt.[↗](../../thunderbolt/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The Caliph's commandment fell upon me like a…") **thundercloud** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thundercloud is a huge, tall, dark cloud that brings thunder, lightning and heavy rain.[↗](../../thundercloud/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thundercloud is a huge, tall, dark cloud…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In stories, a thundercloud can stand for a coming danger or an angry mood.[↗](../../thundercloud/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In stories, a thundercloud can stand for a…") *Example:* Dark thunderclouds piled up over the hills.[↗](../../thundercloud/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dark thunderclouds piled up over the hills.") · When we saw the thundercloud, we left the beach and went inside.[↗](../../thundercloud/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: When we saw the thundercloud, we left the…") · A thundercloud can be taller than a mountain.[↗](../../thundercloud/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A thundercloud can be taller than a mountain.") · Thunderclouds are also called cumulonimbus clouds.[↗](../../thundercloud/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Thunderclouds are also called cumulonimbus clouds.") · Hail can fall from a big thundercloud.[↗](../../thundercloud/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Hail can fall from a big thundercloud.") · Dad came home with a face like a thundercloud.[↗](../../thundercloud/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad came home with a face like a…") · The picnic ended when a thundercloud rolled over the park.[↗](../../thundercloud/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The picnic ended when a thundercloud rolled over…") [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/) … 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