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thread 2, verb(dictionary)
thread 1, noun(dictionary)
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terminal thread(medicine)
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wonder (iou) and thread (sh)


wonder (iou)



wonder verb. OE.
[from the noun.]
verb intrans. Be filled with wonder, great surprise, or astonishment (at, over). OE.
Shakespeare Cymbeline Whilst I am bound to wonder, I am bound to pity too. Sir W. Scott It cannot be wondered at if he took such opportunities as offered. B. Capes His benevolent truthfulness was a thing to wonder over.
b. verb trans. Be surprised to find (that, to do). OE.
Shakespeare Much Ado about Nothing I wonder that you will still be tacking.
verb trans. Desire or be curious to know, (how, whether, why, etc.). Now also introducing a tentative inquiry or polite request (if, whether, etc.). ME.
J. M. Barrie I wonder if you would give me a mug of tea. J. Wain People..wondered..how you were getting on. I. Murdoch Bruno wondered if he could tell Nigel. E. Welty Where am I? he wondered.
verb trans. Regard with (admiring) wonder; marvel at. M16-L19.
Goldsmith It is not..to be wondered, that there were many complaints.
verb trans. Cause to wonder, astonish. M16-L18.
Phrases: I shouldn't wonder colloq. it would not surprise me; I think it quite likely. I wonder I rather doubt it.
wonderer noun a person who wonders at a person or thing L16.
wondering noun (a) the action of the verb; (b) rare an object of wonder, a marvel: OE.
wondering adjective that wonders, marvelling; filled with wonder: L16.
wonderingly adverb in a wondering manner, in or with wonder M16.

thread (sh)




Tightly twisted yarn consisting of several strands that has a circular cross-section and is used in commercial and Home Sewing machines and for hand Sewing.

Thread is usually wound on spools, with thread size (degree of fineness) indicated on the spool end. Cotton thread can be used with fabrics made from yarn of plant origin, such as cotton and linen, and with rayon (made from cellulose, a plant substance). Silk thread is suitable for silks and wools, both of animal origin. Nylon and polyester threads are appropriate for synthetics and for knits with a high degree of stretch.