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thousandth — Everyday, meaning 1: Coming last in a line of a thousand, number 1000 in order (1000th).↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: One of a thousand equal parts of something:… Example: A millimetre is one thousandth of a metre.↗tree and pragmatics of: A millimetre is one thousandth of a metre. · In 3.125, the digit 5 is in the thousandths place.↗tree and pragmatics of: In 3.125, the digit 5 is in the… · She won the race by a thousandth of a second.↗tree and pragmatics of: She won the race by a thousandth of… · Tidy your room — I'm telling you for the thousandth time!↗tree and pragmatics of: Tidy your room — I'm telling you for… · The shop gave a prize to its thousandth customer.↗tree and pragmatics of: The shop gave a prize to its thousandth… · Write three thousandths as a decimal: 0.003.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: and showing mercy unto the thousandth generation of… (Torah EXO.20.6, JPS 1917)↗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.↗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).↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Thrash out» means to talk about a problem… Example: The fish thrashed about on the riverbank.↗tree and pragmatics of: The fish thrashed about on the riverbank. · Our team thrashed theirs 7 to 1.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our team thrashed theirs 7 to 1. · The baby thrashed her arms and legs in the bath.↗tree and pragmatics of: The baby thrashed her arms and legs in… · Someone thrashing in deep water may need help — call a lifeguard.↗tree and pragmatics of: Someone thrashing in deep water may need help… · The crocodile thrashed its tail.↗tree and pragmatics of: The crocodile thrashed its tail. · The class thrashed out the rules for the game.↗tree and pragmatics of: The class thrashed out the rules for the… · The wind made the branches thrash against the window.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thread is a long, thin string of cotton,… A spool or reel holds a lot of thread.↗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».↗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.↗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.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thread of a screw is the spiral… Example: A spool has 50 metres of thread.↗tree and pragmatics of: A spool has 50 metres of thread. · She cuts the thread into 5 equal pieces.↗tree and pragmatics of: She cuts the thread into 5 equal pieces. · Each button needs 20 cm of thread.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each button needs 20 cm of thread. · How much thread is left?↗tree and pragmatics of: How much thread is left? · Grandma threaded the needle and sewed on my button.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma threaded the needle and sewed on my… · We threaded beads onto a string.↗tree and pragmatics of: We threaded beads onto a string. · Theseus followed a thread to escape the maze.↗tree and pragmatics of: Theseus followed a thread to escape the maze. · His life was hanging by a thread.↗tree and pragmatics of: His life was hanging by a thread. · In Labakan’s box was found—a large needle with some thread!↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: And afterward came out his brother, that had… (Torah GEN.38.30, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: And they tied unto it a thread of… (Torah EXO.39.31, JPS 1917)↗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)↗tree and pragmatics of: that I will not take a thread nor… · And he broke them from off his arms like a thread.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he broke them from off his arms… (Prophets JDG.16.12, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet,… (Writings SNG.4.3, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: A threadworm also pinworm is a tiny white… Example: Threadworms are very common in children.↗tree and pragmatics of: Threadworms are very common in children. · Threadworms can make your bottom itch at night.↗tree and pragmatics of: Threadworms can make your bottom itch at night. · Wash your hands to stop threadworms spreading.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wash your hands to stop threadworms spreading. · The whole family took medicine for threadworms.↗tree and pragmatics of: The whole family took medicine for threadworms. · A threadworm is as thin as a piece of cotton.↗tree and pragmatics of: A threadworm is as thin as a piece… · Threadworms are parasites.↗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.↗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.↗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».↗tree and pragmatics of: A sign that something bad may happen is… Example: The bully made a threat, so I told my teacher.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bully made a threat, so I told… · Pollution is a threat to sea animals.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pollution is a threat to sea animals. · There is a threat of thunderstorms tonight.↗tree and pragmatics of: There is a threat of thunderstorms tonight. · Pandas were under threat, but their numbers are growing.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pandas were under threat, but their numbers are… · Don't give in to threats; get help.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't give in to threats; get help. · His warning was just an empty threat.↗tree and pragmatics of: His warning was just an empty threat. · Wildfires are a threat in hot, dry summers.↗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.↗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.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: To threaten can mean something bad seems likely… Example: The bully threatened to take my lunch.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bully threatened to take my lunch. · If someone threatens you, tell a teacher.↗tree and pragmatics of: If someone threatens you, tell a teacher. · Pollution threatens the coral reef.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pollution threatens the coral reef. · Dark clouds threatened rain.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dark clouds threatened rain. · The fire threatened the houses near the forest.↗tree and pragmatics of: The fire threatened the houses near the forest. · The dragon threatened to burn the village.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dragon threatened to burn the village. · Never threaten other people online.↗tree and pragmatics of: Never threaten other people online. · Rising sea levels threaten small islands.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rising sea levels threaten small islands. · Bluff and threatening words are of little value with rascals.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ransom of a man's life are his… (Writings PRO.13.8, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Threatened is the past form of threaten: someone… Everyday, meaning 2: Threatened (adjective) means feeling in danger or unsafe.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: A threatened animal or plant is in danger… Example: The bully threatened him at the bus stop.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bully threatened him at the bus stop. · I felt threatened, so I went inside.↗tree and pragmatics of: I felt threatened, so I went inside. · Tigers are a threatened species.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tigers are a threatened species. · The town was threatened by floods.↗tree and pragmatics of: The town was threatened by floods. · A threatened cat arches its back and hisses.↗tree and pragmatics of: A threatened cat arches its back and hisses. · She threatened to tell the teacher.↗tree and pragmatics of: She threatened to tell the teacher. · Many frogs are threatened by disease.↗tree and pragmatics of: Many frogs are threatened by disease. · Tell an adult if you ever feel threatened.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tell an adult if you ever feel threatened. · He threatened to beat her if she did not hold her tongue.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Threateningly means in a way that warns of… Example: "I shall be sick, you know," Mr. Darling said threateningly.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'I shall be sick, you know,' Mr. Darling… · "Put back that pistol first," it said threateningly.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Put back that pistol first,' it said threateningly. · He spoke very threateningly to the boy.↗tree and pragmatics of: He spoke very threateningly to the boy.

three — Everyday, meaning 1: Three is the number 3, one more than two.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: A three is the digit 3 or a… Everyday, meaning 3: A third is one of three equal parts.↗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.↗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.↗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».↗tree and pragmatics of: Exams may write «thrice» three times, «triple», «a… Example: I put three spoons on the table.↗tree and pragmatics of: I put three spoons on the table. · Three friends share 9 grapes equally.↗tree and pragmatics of: Three friends share 9 grapes equally. · Ben is three years older than Tom.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ben is three years older than Tom. · A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners.↗tree and pragmatics of: A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners. · Count in threes: 3, 6, 9, 12.↗tree and pragmatics of: Count in threes: 3, 6, 9, 12. · The baby is three years old.↗tree and pragmatics of: The baby is three years old. · Ready, steady, go on three!↗tree and pragmatics of: Ready, steady, go on three! · Gimme three secs, I'm nearly done.↗tree and pragmatics of: Gimme three secs, I'm nearly done. · I'm counting to three, then you're in big trouble.↗tree and pragmatics of: I'm counting to three, then you're in big… · He sank a three and won the game.↗tree and pragmatics of: He sank a three and won the game. · A quantity is trebled and yields 27.↗tree and pragmatics of: A quantity is trebled and yields 27. Determine the original quantity.↗tree and pragmatics of: Determine the original quantity. · A third of 12 is 4.↗tree and pragmatics of: A third of 12 is 4. · Three brothers are ploughing over there.↗tree and pragmatics of: Three brothers are ploughing over there. · And Noah begot three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.↗tree and pragmatics of: And Noah begot three sons, Shem, Ham, and… (Torah GEN.6.10, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.6.10, JPS 1917 · And he set three days' journey betwixt himself and Jacob.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he set three days' journey betwixt himself… (Torah GEN.30.36, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.30.36, JPS 1917 · And he put them all together into ward three days.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he put them all together into ward… (Torah GEN.42.17, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.42.17, 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 · And Abimelech was prince over Israel three years.↗tree and pragmatics of: And Abimelech was prince over Israel three years. (Prophets JDG.9.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.9.22, JPS 1917 · The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.↗tree and pragmatics of: The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty. (Writings EZR.2.32, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Threefold means three times as much or as… Everyday, meaning 2: Threefold also means having three parts: a threefold plan.↗tree and pragmatics of: Threefold also means having three parts: a threefold… Example: The number of visitors increased threefold.↗tree and pragmatics of: The number of visitors increased threefold. · The price rose threefold, from 2 to 6 pounds.↗tree and pragmatics of: The price rose threefold, from 2 to 6… · Our school plan is threefold: read, write, think.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our school plan is threefold: read, write, think. · The plant's height grew threefold in a month.↗tree and pragmatics of: The plant's height grew threefold in a month. · There was a threefold rise in rain this spring.↗tree and pragmatics of: There was a threefold rise in rain this… · The prize money has grown threefold.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Here again we have the threefold attribution of… (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: And if a man prevail against him that… (Writings ECC.4.12, JPS 1917)↗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.↗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".↗tree and pragmatics of: parent My threenager just told me I'm 'so… · (chat) living with a threenager is harder than the terrible twos↗tree and pragmatics of: chat living with a threenager is harder than… · (column) Tips for surviving your threenager.↗tree and pragmatics of: column Tips for surviving your threenager. · (gossip) Her threenager refused to wear shoes all week.↗tree and pragmatics of: gossip Her threenager refused to wear shoes all… · (joke) The threenager rolled his eyes and stomped off to his room.↗tree and pragmatics of: joke The threenager rolled his eyes and stomped… · (nursery) We have a room full of threenagers today!↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Threepence is an old British coin or sum… (old use).↗tree and pragmatics of: old use. Example: Half a pint of brandy cost threepence in the old days.↗tree and pragmatics of: Half a pint of brandy cost threepence in… · Each of the three men paid a penny, which made threepence.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each of the three men paid a penny,… · A sweet cost threepence in the shop.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: An old word for sixty, meaning three times… Early Modern English, meaning 1: Three times twenty, which is sixty.↗tree and pragmatics of: Three times twenty, which is sixty. Example: and threescore and twelve thousand beeves, (Torah NUM.31.33, JPS 1917)↗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)↗tree and pragmatics of: and threescore and one thousand asses, Torah NUM.31.34,… · And Isaac was threescore years old when she bore them.↗tree and pragmatics of: And Isaac was threescore years old when she… (Torah GEN.25.26, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.25.26, JPS 1917 · The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.↗tree and pragmatics of: The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore. (Writings EZR.2.9, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.2.9, JPS 1917 · The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven.↗tree and pragmatics of: The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and… (Writings NEH.7.18, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.7.18, JPS 1917 · The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven.↗tree and pragmatics of: The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and… (Writings NEH.7.19, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.7.19, JPS 1917 · and threescore and twelve thousand beeves,↗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.’↗tree and pragmatics of: ‘I must have threescore cattle killed,’ said she,… (The Yellow Fairy Book) · and threescore and one thousand asses,↗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.↗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»).↗tree and pragmatics of: To move about wildly, thrashing arms or legs… Example: The farmers threshed the wheat in the barn.↗tree and pragmatics of: The farmers threshed the wheat in the barn. · A combine harvester cuts and threshes the grain.↗tree and pragmatics of: A combine harvester cuts and threshes the grain. · Long ago, people threshed oats with a flail.↗tree and pragmatics of: Long ago, people threshed oats with a flail. · The threshing machine was noisy and dusty.↗tree and pragmatics of: The threshing machine was noisy and dusty. · After threshing, the straw was stacked.↗tree and pragmatics of: After threshing, the straw was stacked. · We saw how grain was threshed at the farm museum.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt keep the feast of tabernacles seven… (Torah DEU.16.13, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the gift which ye set apart shall… (Torah NUM.18.27, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Of the first of your dough ye shall… (Torah NUM.15.20, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.15.20, JPS 1917 · Behold, he winnoweth barley to-night in the threshing-floor.↗tree and pragmatics of: Behold, he winnoweth barley to-night in the threshing-floor. (Writings RUT.3.2, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings RUT.3.2, JPS 1917 · Sharpest potsherds are under him; he spreadeth a threshing-sledge upon the mire.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sharpest potsherds are under him; he spreadeth a… (Writings JOB.41.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.41.22, JPS 1917 · Thou marchest through the earth in indignation, Thou threshest the nations in anger.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thou marchest through the earth in indignation, Thou… (Prophets HAB.3.12, JPS 1917)↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: A thresher can also be a machine that… Example: What news today? said the threshers.↗tree and pragmatics of: What news today? said the threshers. · The farmer hired three threshers for the harvest.↗tree and pragmatics of: The farmer hired three threshers for the harvest. · The threshers worked in the barn all day.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: The level or amount at which something starts… e.g. "a pain threshold", "the threshold for passing".↗tree and pragmatics of: 'a pain threshold', 'the threshold for passing'. Everyday, meaning 3: The start or beginning of something new.↗tree and pragmatics of: The start or beginning of something new. e.g. "on the threshold of a big discovery".↗tree and pragmatics of: 'on the threshold of a big discovery'. Example: She paused on the threshold before stepping inside.↗tree and pragmatics of: She paused on the threshold before stepping inside. · The dog would not cross the threshold of the new house.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dog would not cross the threshold of… · The pass threshold for the test is 60 marks.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: He has a high pain threshold, so the… · Scientists were on the threshold of a great discovery.↗tree and pragmatics of: Scientists were on the threshold of a great… · If the noise goes above the threshold, the alarm sounds.↗tree and pragmatics of: If the noise goes above the threshold, the… · Wipe your feet at the threshold.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wipe your feet at the threshold. · And there lies my faithful mastiff at the threshold.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the glory of the LORD went forth… (Prophets EZK.10.18, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: And Jeroboam's wife arose, and departed, and came… (Prophets 1KI.14.17, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any… (Prophets 1SA.5.5, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.5.5, JPS 1917

thrice — Everyday, meaning 1: (old-fashioned) Thrice means three times: he knocked thrice.↗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".↗tree and pragmatics of: Thrice can also be used before a word… Example: The knight knocked thrice on the castle door.↗tree and pragmatics of: The knight knocked thrice on the castle door. · Thrice the witch stirred the pot.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thrice the witch stirred the pot. · Thrice 4 is 12.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thrice 4 is 12. · Peter denied knowing Jesus thrice.↗tree and pragmatics of: Peter denied knowing Jesus thrice. · He was thrice champion.↗tree and pragmatics of: He was thrice champion. · In modern English we usually say «three times», not «thrice».↗tree and pragmatics of: In modern English we usually say «three times»,… · Then the thrice-lovely Nastasia herself leaped into the vats.↗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)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he said unto the king of Israel:… (Prophets 2KI.13.18, JPS 1917)↗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.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And the man of God was wroth with… (Prophets 2KI.13.19, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.13.19, JPS 1917