Word Book T-3 (3/5)
thing [any object]
think [(1) to produce thoughts; (2) to form ideas in the mind; (3) to consider; (4) to believe]
What is it in humans that makes them think? (1)
Sometimes he thinks about the purpose of his life. (2)
third [coming after two others]
this [of or about the person, place or thing nearby that has been spoken about already]
threaten [to warn that one will do harm or cause damage]
through [(1) in at one end and out at the other; (2) from front to back; (3) from top to bottom; (4) with the help of; (5) by]
Oil is shipped through a pipe from Texas to Virginia. (1)
The dog ran through the house. (2)
The submarine sank through the water. (3)
throw [to cause to go through the air by a movement of the arm]
Very few baseball players can throw a ball 100 miles an hour.
* one mile = 1.6 kilometers
tie [(1) to join or hold together with some material; (2) anything that joins or unites; (3) links or connections]
He tied his dog to the tree. (1)
time [(1) that which is measured in minutes, hours, days and years; (2) a period that can be identified in hours and minutes and is shown on a clock; (3) a period when an event should or will take place]
We have been friends for a long time. (1)
What time is it? (2)
tired [(1) having less strength because of work or exercise; (2) needing sleep or rest]
to [(1) showing the direction of an action; (2) showing the person or place toward which an action is directed; (3) showing a goal or purpose]
today [this day]
together [(1) in one group; (2) at the same time or place; (3) in cooperation]
Her wedding will bring us all together next month. (1)
tomorrow [the day after today]
tonight [this night]
too [(1) also; (2) as well; (3) more than is necessary]
I like him too. (1)
tool [any instrument or device designed to help one do work]
top [(1) the upper edge or surface; (2) the highest part; (3) the cover of something]
The food is in the pan on the top of the stove. (1)
torture [(1) to cause severe pain; (2) the act of causing severe pain in order to harm, to punish or to get information from]
total [the complete amount]
The measure proposes a tax-reduction total of 1.6 trillion dollars over ten years.