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To introduce a consequence, result, or effect; -- usually preceded by so or such, sometimes by that.
In an elliptical sentence to introduce a dependent sentence expressing a wish, or a cause of surprise, indignation, or the like.
As adverb: To such a degree; so; as, he was that frightened he could say nothing.
Straw, rushes, or the like, used for making or covering the roofs of buildings, or of stacks of hay or grain.
A name in the West Indies for several kinds of palm, the leaves of which are used for thatching.
To cover with, or with a roof of, straw, reeds, or some similar substance; as, to thatch a roof, a stable, or a stack of grain.
of Thatch
One who thatches.
of Thatch
The act or art of covering buildings with thatch; so as to keep out rain, snow, etc.
The materials used for this purpose; thatch.
See Thwart.
Worship or undue admiration of wonderful or miraculous things.
An optical instrument or toy for showing the presistence of an impression upon the eyes after the luminous object is withdrawn.
A magician; a wonder worker.
Alt. of Thaumaturgical
Of or pertaining to thaumaturgy; magical; wonderful.
Feats of legerdemain, or magical performances.
One who deals in wonders, or believes in them; a wonder worker.
A miracle worker; -- a title given by the Roman Catholics to some saints.