Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
thorn
IPA transcription: [θ'ɔɹn]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
irritant, thorn
Meaning:
something that causes irritation and annoyance; "he's a thorn in my flesh"
Usage examples
Thorn!" said Mr. Carleton.
The man who did the deed was Thorn."
"Thorn!" echoed Barbara, lifting her head.
"You have set me thinking, Miss Thorn," he answered.
"Miss Thorn, what can I get you?" he asked, turning to Joe.
"Oh, I so much wanted to see you, Miss Thorn," said the latter.
It was Thorn murdered Hallijohn, and I had nothing whatever to do with it."
"Do let me get you something more, Miss Thorn," suggested Mr. Biggielow. "No?
"I am so anxious to meet your cousin, Miss Thorn," said Vancouver, trying a new subject.
are dreadful, and 'his brains festooned the thorn' is not a very happy way of telling the reader how the boar died.