thing

Everyday

1. A thing is any object you can name. tree →
2. A thing can be an idea, an event or something that happens: «A strange thing happened». tree →
3. Things can mean your belongings: «Pack your things». tree →

In the lessons

the objects that are counted, shared or grouped; in science «living things» and «non-living things»; phrases: «the same thing», «first thing», «a thing or two», «things to do»

Examples

• When we share a number of things equally into groups, we divide. tree →
• Ben puts 12 things into 3 bags. tree →
• How many things are on the table? tree →
• Plants and animals are living things. tree →
• Pack your things for the trip. tree →
• The best thing about summer is the beach. tree →
• A funny thing happened at school today. tree →
• Hot things can burn you, so do not touch the stove. tree →
• And then a strange thing happened. tree →

Note

Countable: a thing, things. Carries no operation clue. Trap: when counting «things», count all kinds together; when counting one kind, leave the others out.

In Jewish tradition

the objects that are counted, shared or grouped; in science «living things» and «non-living things»; phrases: «the same thing», «first thing», «a thing or two», «things to do»

Examples

• And he told Laban all these things. (Torah GEN.29.13, JPS 1917) tree →
• Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing. (Torah DEU.14.3, JPS 1917) tree →
• Is any thing too hard for the LORD. (Torah GEN.18.14, JPS 1917) tree →
• Who hath heard such a thing? (Prophets ISA.66.8, JPS 1917) tree →
• These things did the three mighty men. (Prophets 2SA.23.17, JPS 1917) tree →
• Should I pacify Myself for these things? (Prophets ISA.57.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Countable: a thing, things. Carries no operation clue. Trap: when counting «things», count all kinds together; when counting one kind, leave the others out.