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(words which originated from the names of people, things, and places)
(an abnormal desire to eat "unnatural" things for food)
(Latin: a suffix; a person who, the thing which; people who, things which)
(Latin: to be dry; lacking enough water for things to grow, dry and barren; by extension, not interesting, lifeless, dull)
(cytology is the study of cells and the cell theory states that all living things are composed of cells and that all cells arise only from other cells)
(Latin > French: the ability to see things that are out of normal sight but which can be perceived by extrasensory powers)
(Latin: blunt, dull; lethargy, lack of energy or interest in doing things)
(Greek mikso > Latin mixtus: mix, mixed, a mixing, a mingling, an intercourse; to combine or to blend into one mass or substance; to combine things; such as, activities, ideas, styles; to balance and to adjust individual musical performers’ parts to make an overall sound by electronic means)
(some things are not as obvious as we may think they are even with people who seem to be so well off, according to Edwin Arlington Robinson and Franklin P. Adams)
(seeing is believing; even if some things have to be believed in order to be seen)
(something written by people who were not there at the time; the art of reconciling fact with fiction or making guesses about things that can not be verified.)
(Arabic: the gift of finding interesting things by chance; the faculty of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for; an apparent talent for making fortunate discoveries accidentally)
(Greek: iron; things made of iron)
(Pets can give people so many things: love, attention, entertainment, company; as well as, infection)
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A farmer raises things without lifting them.
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paraprosdokian, paraprosdokia
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“things”
1. An unnamed, an unspecified, or an inanimate object: Marilyn asked, "Roger, is this the thing you were talking about?"
2. An object, animal, quality, etc., of any kind: People should respect all living things.
3. Something that occurs or which is done: The explosion was a terrible thing.
4. A particular event, an occurrence, or a situation: This was the worst thing that could have happened at this time.
6. A matter of responsibility or concern: Tammy has several things to do before she can go home.
7. A person or an animal, that is often spoken of affectionately: When Ebony's dog came back after being in the rain, she told Mark that the poor thing was soaked to the bone.
8. Objects that are used for a particular activity: Henry's mother took out the things that she needed to bake some cookies.
9. Actions that are done, which will be done, or that will or need to be done: There are several things that Gary still needs to deal with.
10. Conditions which exist at a particular time and in a particular place: As things are now, Tim can't afford to buy a new car.
11. A fact or piece of information about something or someone: Irene said, "Greg, there's just one more thing that Andy needs to ask you."
12. Thoughts, ideas, or opinions: Don't say things that you will regret later.
14. A strong feeling of liking or disliking something or someone: Shelby has a thing against snakes and Jerry has a thing for women with red hair.
2. An object, animal, quality, etc., of any kind: People should respect all living things.
3. Something that occurs or which is done: The explosion was a terrible thing.
4. A particular event, an occurrence, or a situation: This was the worst thing that could have happened at this time.
This sunset is the most wonderful thing that Jamie has ever seen.
5. Objects that belong to someone; such as personal possessions or belongings: Marina is looking for a place to store her things.6. A matter of responsibility or concern: Tammy has several things to do before she can go home.
7. A person or an animal, that is often spoken of affectionately: When Ebony's dog came back after being in the rain, she told Mark that the poor thing was soaked to the bone.
8. Objects that are used for a particular activity: Henry's mother took out the things that she needed to bake some cookies.
9. Actions that are done, which will be done, or that will or need to be done: There are several things that Gary still needs to deal with.
10. Conditions which exist at a particular time and in a particular place: As things are now, Tim can't afford to buy a new car.
11. A fact or piece of information about something or someone: Irene said, "Greg, there's just one more thing that Andy needs to ask you."
12. Thoughts, ideas, or opinions: Don't say things that you will regret later.
Millie had some interesting things to suggest that could very well enhance the project.
13. A goal or a purpose: James said, "Well, Ronda, the objective now is to get the things that you need for the trip."14. A strong feeling of liking or disliking something or someone: Shelby has a thing against snakes and Jerry has a thing for women with red hair.
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English Words in Action, Group T
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(composed of varied things or made up of many different things or kinds of things that have no necessary connection with each other; from Latin miscellaneus, from miscellus, "mixed"; and derived from miscere, "to mix")
(there is much more to learn about the mysterious processes of sleep and the things that disturb it)
(one of the group of biological sciences, each of which deals with an aspect of the study of living things)