📖 T — The English dictionary · page 21

thickness — Everyday, meaning 1: Thickness is how thick something is: the distance from one side to the other through it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thickness is how thick something is: the distance… Everyday, meaning 2: Thickness is how dense or not runny something is, like a liquid or fog.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thickness is how dense or not runny something… Everyday, meaning 3: A thickness is a layer of something.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thickness is a layer of something. Example: Measure the thickness of the book with a ruler.↗tree and pragmatics of: Measure the thickness of the book with a… · The ice was only 2 centimetres in thickness, so it was not safe.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ice was only 2 centimetres in thickness,… · The wall has a thickness of 30 centimetres.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wall has a thickness of 30 centimetres. · Fold the paper to double its thickness.↗tree and pragmatics of: Fold the paper to double its thickness. · The thickness of the soup was just right.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thickness of the soup was just right. · Wrap the parcel in two thicknesses of paper.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wrap the parcel in two thicknesses of paper. · Each coin has a thickness of 2 millimetres, so a stack of 10 is 20 millimetres tall.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each coin has a thickness of 2 millimetres,… · He pointed to one corner, in which lay the great Head, made out of many thicknesses of paper, and with a carefully painted face.↗tree and pragmatics of: He pointed to one corner, in which lay… · And as for the pillars, the height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits; and a line of twelve cubits did compass it; and the thickness thereof was four fingers; it was hollow.↗tree and pragmatics of: And as for the pillars, the height of… (Prophets JER.52.21, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.52.21, JPS 1917

thief — Everyday, meaning 1: A person who steals: takes things that belong to someone else without asking.↗tree and pragmatics of: A person who steals: takes things that belong… Example: The thief took the bike from the garden.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thief took the bike from the garden. · Police caught the thief on camera.↗tree and pragmatics of: Police caught the thief on camera. · "Stop, thief!" shouted the shopkeeper.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Stop, thief!' shouted the shopkeeper. · Lock your bike so a thief cannot take it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Lock your bike so a thief cannot take… · In the story, the thief was a magpie.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the story, the thief was a magpie. · A thief stole Grandma's handbag.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thief stole Grandma's handbag. · If a thief be found breaking in, and be smitten so that he dieth, there shall be no bloodguiltiness for him.↗tree and pragmatics of: If a thief be found breaking in, and… (Torah EXO.22.2, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.2, JPS 1917 · If a man deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, he shall pay double.↗tree and pragmatics of: If a man deliver unto his neighbour money… (Torah EXO.22.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.7, JPS 1917 · If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall come near unto God, to see whether he have not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.↗tree and pragmatics of: If the thief be not found, then the… (Torah EXO.22.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.8, JPS 1917 · When thou sawest a thief, thou hadst company with him, and with adulterers was thy portion.↗tree and pragmatics of: When thou sawest a thief, thou hadst company… (Writings PSA.50.18, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.50.18, JPS 1917 · They are driven forth from the midst of men; they cry after them as after a thief.↗tree and pragmatics of: They are driven forth from the midst of… (Writings JOB.30.5, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.30.5, JPS 1917 · Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; (Writings PRO.6.30, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Men do not despise a thief, if he…

thieving — Everyday, meaning 1: Stealing things that belong to other people.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stealing things that belong to other people. Example: The thieving crows took the corn.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thieving crows took the corn. · The thieving fox stole a hen.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thieving fox stole a hen. · Don't be a thieving magpie!↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't be a thieving magpie!

thievish — Everyday, meaning 1: Thievish means fond of stealing, or like a thief in the way one acts.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thievish means fond of stealing, or like a… Example: "The thievish rabble!" said the Thistle.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'The thievish rabble!' said the Thistle. · Pinkel gave up his bad and thievish ways.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pinkel gave up his bad and thievish ways. · A thievish fox crept into the hen house at night.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thievish fox crept into the hen house…

thigh — Everyday, meaning 1: Your thigh is the top part of your leg, between your hip and your knee.↗tree and pragmatics of: Your thigh is the top part of your… Everyday, meaning 2: A thigh is also this part of a chicken or other animal, used as food.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thigh is also this part of a… Example: The thigh bone is the longest bone in your body.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thigh bone is the longest bone in… · I pulled a muscle in my thigh.↗tree and pragmatics of: I pulled a muscle in my thigh. · We had chicken thighs for dinner.↗tree and pragmatics of: We had chicken thighs for dinner. · The water came up to my thighs.↗tree and pragmatics of: The water came up to my thighs. · She wore thigh-high boots.↗tree and pragmatics of: She wore thigh-high boots. · Stretch your thighs before running.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stretch your thighs before running. · The football hit him on the thigh.↗tree and pragmatics of: The football hit him on the thigh. · As they approached, the bear stood erect with a hand on his thigh.↗tree and pragmatics of: As they approached, the bear stood erect with… · And the sun rose upon him as he passed over Peniel, and he limped upon his thigh.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the sun rose upon him as he… (Torah GEN.32.31, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.32.31, JPS 1917 · And the breasts and the right thigh Aaron waved for a wave-offering before the LORD; as Moses commanded.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the breasts and the right thigh Aaron… (Torah LEV.9.21, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.9.21, JPS 1917 · And the right thigh shall ye give unto the priest for a heave-offering out of your sacrifices of peace-offerings.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the right thigh shall ye give unto… (Torah LEV.7.32, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.7.32, JPS 1917 · Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, thy glory and thy majesty.↗tree and pragmatics of: Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty… (Writings PSA.45.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.45.4, JPS 1917 · He straineth his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are knit together.↗tree and pragmatics of: He straineth his tail like a cedar; the… (Writings JOB.40.17, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.40.17, JPS 1917 · And the cook took up the thigh, and that which was upon it, and set it before Saul.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the cook took up the thigh, and… (Prophets 1SA.9.24, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.9.24, JPS 1917

thimble — Everyday, meaning 1: A thimble is a small metal or plastic cap worn on the tip of your finger to protect it when you push a needle through cloth while sewing.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thimble is a small metal or plastic… Everyday, meaning 2: A thimble is also a tiny amount, as in "a thimbleful".↗tree and pragmatics of: A thimble is also a tiny amount, as… Example: Wear a thimble so the needle doesn't hurt your finger.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wear a thimble so the needle doesn't hurt… · Grandma's silver thimble is very old.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma's silver thimble is very old. · I played as the thimble in Monopoly.↗tree and pragmatics of: I played as the thimble in Monopoly. · In Peter Pan, a kiss is called a thimble.↗tree and pragmatics of: In Peter Pan, a kiss is called a… · We played hunt the thimble at the party.↗tree and pragmatics of: We played hunt the thimble at the party. · The doll drank from a cup no bigger than a thimble.↗tree and pragmatics of: The doll drank from a cup no bigger… · Add just a thimbleful of milk.↗tree and pragmatics of: Add just a thimbleful of milk. · And tears dropped from her eyes on to her thimble.↗tree and pragmatics of: And tears dropped from her eyes on to…

thimbleful — Everyday, meaning 1: A thimbleful is as much as a thimble can hold, a very small amount of liquid or food.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thimbleful is as much as a thimble… Example: The stepmother sent her a thimbleful of broth.↗tree and pragmatics of: The stepmother sent her a thimbleful of broth. · Add a thimbleful of milk to the tea.↗tree and pragmatics of: Add a thimbleful of milk to the tea. · The old man scooped up a thimbleful of glowing embers.↗tree and pragmatics of: The old man scooped up a thimbleful of…

thin — Everyday, meaning 1: Thin means having a small distance between its two sides: thin paper.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thin means having a small distance between its… Everyday, meaning 2: A thin person or animal has little fat on the body.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thin person or animal has little fat… Everyday, meaning 3: A thin liquid flows easily like water.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thin liquid flows easily like water. Everyday, meaning 4: Thin hair or trees are not close together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thin hair or trees are not close together. Everyday, meaning 5: Thin air is low in oxygen, as on high mountains.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thin air is low in oxygen, as on… Everyday, meaning 6: To thin something is to make it thinner or weaker.↗tree and pragmatics of: To thin something is to make it thinner… Example: Cut the bread into thin slices.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cut the bread into thin slices. · The ice is too thin to walk on.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ice is too thin to walk on. · The paper is so thin you can see through it.↗tree and pragmatics of: The paper is so thin you can see… · The thin cat needed more food.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thin cat needed more food. · Add milk to make the batter thin.↗tree and pragmatics of: Add milk to make the batter thin. · The keys vanished into thin air!↗tree and pragmatics of: The keys vanished into thin air! · At the top of the mountain the air is thin.↗tree and pragmatics of: At the top of the mountain the air… · You're skating on thin ice!↗tree and pragmatics of: You're skating on thin ice! · A Cat was growing very thin.↗tree and pragmatics of: A Cat was growing very thin. · And the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the thin ears swallowed up the seven… (Torah GEN.41.24, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.24, JPS 1917 · And the thin ears swallowed up the seven rank and full ears.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the thin ears swallowed up the seven… (Torah GEN.41.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.7, JPS 1917 · And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.↗tree and pragmatics of: And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with… (Torah GEN.41.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.6, JPS 1917 · And it shall come to pass in that day, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.↗tree and pragmatics of: And it shall come to pass in that… (Prophets ISA.17.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.17.4, JPS 1917

thine — Early Modern English, meaning 1: Belonging to you; used before a vowel sound or on its own, as in "shall be thine.".↗tree and pragmatics of: Belonging to you; used before a vowel sound… Example: Every thing devoted in Israel shall be thine.↗tree and pragmatics of: Every thing devoted in Israel shall be thine. (Torah NUM.18.14, JPS 1917) · "And she shall be thine," he exclaimed; "thine!↗tree and pragmatics of: 'And she shall be thine,' he exclaimed; 'thine! (Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen) · then thou shalt cut off her hand, thine eye shall have no pity.↗tree and pragmatics of: then thou shalt cut off her hand, thine… (Torah DEU.25.12, JPS 1917)

thing — Everyday, meaning 1: A thing is any object you can name.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thing is any object you can name. Everyday, meaning 2: A thing can be an idea, an event or something that happens: «A strange thing happened».↗tree and pragmatics of: A thing can be an idea, an event… Everyday, meaning 3: Things can mean your belongings: «Pack your things».↗tree and pragmatics of: Things can mean your belongings: «Pack your things». Example: When we share a number of things equally into groups, we divide.↗tree and pragmatics of: When we share a number of things equally… · Ben puts 12 things into 3 bags.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ben puts 12 things into 3 bags. · How many things are on the table?↗tree and pragmatics of: How many things are on the table? · Plants and animals are living things.↗tree and pragmatics of: Plants and animals are living things. · Pack your things for the trip.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pack your things for the trip. · The best thing about summer is the beach.↗tree and pragmatics of: The best thing about summer is the beach. · A funny thing happened at school today.↗tree and pragmatics of: A funny thing happened at school today. · Hot things can burn you, so do not touch the stove.↗tree and pragmatics of: Hot things can burn you, so do not… · And then a strange thing happened.↗tree and pragmatics of: And then a strange thing happened. · And he told Laban all these things.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he told Laban all these things. (Torah GEN.29.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.29.13, JPS 1917 · Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing. (Torah DEU.14.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.14.3, JPS 1917 · Is any thing too hard for the LORD.↗tree and pragmatics of: Is any thing too hard for the LORD. (Torah GEN.18.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.18.14, JPS 1917 · Who hath heard such a thing?↗tree and pragmatics of: Who hath heard such a thing? (Prophets ISA.66.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.66.8, JPS 1917 · These things did the three mighty men.↗tree and pragmatics of: These things did the three mighty men. (Prophets 2SA.23.17, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.23.17, JPS 1917 · Should I pacify Myself for these things?↗tree and pragmatics of: Should I pacify Myself for these things? (Prophets ISA.57.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.57.6, JPS 1917

think — Everyday, meaning 1: To think is to use your mind to work something out.↗tree and pragmatics of: To think is to use your mind to… Everyday, meaning 2: To think something is to believe it or have an opinion: «I think it will rain».↗tree and pragmatics of: To think something is to believe it or… Everyday, meaning 3: To think of or about something is to have it in your mind or remember it.↗tree and pragmatics of: To think of or about something is to… Everyday, meaning 4: To think of an idea is to make it up.↗tree and pragmatics of: To think of an idea is to make… Example: Not quite.↗tree and pragmatics of: Not quite. Think: what happens to the groups?↗tree and pragmatics of: Think: what happens to the groups? · Think: did Tom get more or fewer?↗tree and pragmatics of: Think: did Tom get more or fewer? · Mia thinks she has 10 shells, but she has 8.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mia thinks she has 10 shells, but she… · I think it will snow tomorrow.↗tree and pragmatics of: I think it will snow tomorrow. · Think of a number between 1 and 10.↗tree and pragmatics of: Think of a number between 1 and 10. · What do you think will happen to the ice in the sun?↗tree and pragmatics of: What do you think will happen to the… · I often think about my old school.↗tree and pragmatics of: I often think about my old school. · Think before you cross the road.↗tree and pragmatics of: Think before you cross the road. · Can't you think of something better?"↗tree and pragmatics of: Can't you think of something better?' · When Judah saw her, he thought her to be a harlot; for she had covered her face.↗tree and pragmatics of: When Judah saw her, he thought her to… (Torah GEN.38.15, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.38.15, JPS 1917 · I thought I would make an end of them, I would make their memory cease from among men; (Torah DEU.32.26, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: I thought I would make an end of… · And it shall come to pass, that as I thought to do unto them, so will I do unto you.↗tree and pragmatics of: And it shall come to pass, that as… (Torah NUM.33.56, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.33.56, JPS 1917 · Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, Thou understandest my thought afar off.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, Thou… (Writings PSA.139.2, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.139.2, JPS 1917 · We have thought on Thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of Thy temple.↗tree and pragmatics of: We have thought on Thy lovingkindness, O God,… (Writings PSA.48.10, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.48.10, JPS 1917 · The thought of foolishness is sin; and the scorner is an abomination to men.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thought of foolishness is sin; and the… (Writings PRO.24.9, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.24.9, JPS 1917

thinker — Everyday, meaning 1: A thinker is a person who thinks deeply and carefully, especially about important or difficult ideas.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thinker is a person who thinks deeply… Everyday, meaning 2: A thinker is a famous philosopher or writer whose ideas changed how people see the world.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thinker is a famous philosopher or writer… Everyday, meaning 3: A thinker is anyone who thinks in a certain way, as in «a quick thinker» or «a creative thinker».↗tree and pragmatics of: A thinker is anyone who thinks in a… Example: Ella is a deep thinker who asks big questions.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ella is a deep thinker who asks big… · Socrates was one of the greatest thinkers of ancient Greece.↗tree and pragmatics of: Socrates was one of the greatest thinkers of… · A quick thinker grabbed the rope and saved the dog.↗tree and pragmatics of: A quick thinker grabbed the rope and saved… · Our teacher wants us to be critical thinkers.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our teacher wants us to be critical thinkers. · The famous statue «The Thinker» shows a man resting his chin on his hand.↗tree and pragmatics of: The famous statue «The Thinker» shows a man… · He is a slow thinker but a careful one.↗tree and pragmatics of: He is a slow thinker but a careful… · Great thinkers have argued about right and wrong for thousands of years.↗tree and pragmatics of: Great thinkers have argued about right and wrong…

thinkest — Early Modern English, meaning 1: «thinkest» means «you think», a form of «think».↗tree and pragmatics of: «thinkest» means «you think», a form of «think». e.g. To think is to use your mind to work something out.↗tree and pragmatics of: To think is to use your mind to… Example: And he said: 'Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us? thinkest thou to kill me, as thou didst kill the Egyptian?'↗tree and pragmatics of: And he said: 'Who made thee a ruler… And Moses feared, and said: 'Surely the thing is known.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And Moses feared, and said: 'Surely the thing… (Torah EXO.2.14, JPS 1917)

thinly — Everyday, meaning 1: Thinly means in a thin layer or in thin pieces: «spread the butter thinly».↗tree and pragmatics of: Thinly means in a thin layer or in… Everyday, meaning 2: Thinly means with few people or things spread over a large area: «thinly populated».↗tree and pragmatics of: Thinly means with few people or things spread… Everyday, meaning 3: Thinly means only slightly, so that it is easy to see through: «a thinly disguised trick».↗tree and pragmatics of: Thinly means only slightly, so that it is… Example: Slice the cucumber thinly.↗tree and pragmatics of: Slice the cucumber thinly. · Spread the glue thinly over the card.↗tree and pragmatics of: Spread the glue thinly over the card. · Northern Canada is thinly populated.↗tree and pragmatics of: Northern Canada is thinly populated. · She smiled thinly, not really pleased.↗tree and pragmatics of: She smiled thinly, not really pleased. · The paint was spread too thinly.↗tree and pragmatics of: The paint was spread too thinly. · Our teachers are spread thinly when many are off sick.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our teachers are spread thinly when many are… · The seeds were sown thinly in the tray.↗tree and pragmatics of: The seeds were sown thinly in the tray.

thinned — Everyday, meaning 1: Made thinner or less thick: «She thinned the paint with water».↗tree and pragmatics of: Made thinner or less thick: «She thinned the… Everyday, meaning 2: Became less crowded or less dense: «The crowd thinned».↗tree and pragmatics of: Became less crowded or less dense: «The crowd… Everyday, meaning 3: (gardening) Took out some young plants so the others have room to grow.↗tree and pragmatics of: Took out some young plants so the others… Everyday, meaning 4: (of hair) Became thinner, with less hair: «His hair thinned as he got older».↗tree and pragmatics of: Became thinner, with less hair: «His hair thinned… Example: Mum thinned the gravy with a little water.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum thinned the gravy with a little water. · The crowd thinned after the fireworks ended.↗tree and pragmatics of: The crowd thinned after the fireworks ended. · We thinned the carrot seedlings so they had space.↗tree and pragmatics of: We thinned the carrot seedlings so they had… · The fog thinned and we could see the hills.↗tree and pragmatics of: The fog thinned and we could see the… · Grandad's hair has thinned over the years.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandad's hair has thinned over the years. · The teacher thinned the paint so it would spread easily.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher thinned the paint so it would… · By evening, the traffic had thinned out.↗tree and pragmatics of: By evening, the traffic had thinned out.

thinner — Everyday, meaning 1: Less thick: having a smaller distance from one side to the other, like a thinner slice of bread or a thinner book.↗tree and pragmatics of: Less thick: having a smaller distance from one… Everyday, meaning 2: Less fat: a person or animal with less fat on the body.↗tree and pragmatics of: Less fat: a person or animal with less… Everyday, meaning 3: Runnier and more watery, like thinner soup or thinner paint.↗tree and pragmatics of: Runnier and more watery, like thinner soup or… Everyday, meaning 4: Less crowded or full, as in the crowd grew thinner, or the air is thinner on a high mountain.↗tree and pragmatics of: Less crowded or full, as in the crowd… Everyday, meaning 5: As a noun, thinner is a liquid used to make paint runnier or to clean brushes.↗tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, thinner is a liquid used… Example: This slice of cake is thinner than that one.↗tree and pragmatics of: This slice of cake is thinner than that… · The ice is thinner near the middle of the pond, so stay off it.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ice is thinner near the middle of… · Add a little milk to make the batter thinner.↗tree and pragmatics of: Add a little milk to make the batter… · The air is thinner at the top of the mountain.↗tree and pragmatics of: The air is thinner at the top of… · After the race, the crowd grew thinner.↗tree and pragmatics of: After the race, the crowd grew thinner. · A sheet of paper is thinner than a piece of card.↗tree and pragmatics of: A sheet of paper is thinner than a… · Dad cleaned his brushes with paint thinner in the garage.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad cleaned his brushes with paint thinner in… · The old dog looks thinner since he has been ill.↗tree and pragmatics of: The old dog looks thinner since he has… · Luckily, just at that place the trees grew thinner, and he could see a small farmhouse a little way off.↗tree and pragmatics of: Luckily, just at that place the trees grew…

thinness — Everyday, meaning 1: Thinness is being thin: not thick, as with a thin sheet of paper or ice.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thinness is being thin: not thick, as with… Everyday, meaning 2: Thinness of a person or animal is having little fat on the body, sometimes because of illness or hunger.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thinness of a person or animal is having… Everyday, meaning 3: Thinness can mean being weak or watery, or not having much in it: the thinness of a soup or of an excuse.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thinness can mean being weak or watery, or… Example: The thinness of the ice made it dangerous to walk on.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thinness of the ice made it dangerous… · We compared the thinness of different kinds of paper.↗tree and pragmatics of: We compared the thinness of different kinds of… · The vet was worried about the stray cat's thinness.↗tree and pragmatics of: The vet was worried about the stray cat's… · The thinness of the walls meant we could hear the neighbours.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thinness of the walls meant we could… · His excuse had a thinness everyone noticed.↗tree and pragmatics of: His excuse had a thinness everyone noticed. · You can see light through a leaf because of its thinness.↗tree and pragmatics of: You can see light through a leaf because…