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Though [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. tho.

2. Grant; admit; allow. 'If thy brother be waxen poor--thou shalt relieve him; yea, though he be a stranger.' Grant or admit the fact that he is stranger, yet thou shalt relieve him. Leviticus 25:35 .

3. THOUGH he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Job 13:15 .

4. That is, grant or admit that he shall slay me, yet will I trust in him.

5. THOUGH hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished. Proverbs 11:21 .

6. That is, admit the fact that the wicked unite their strength, yet this will not save them from punishment.

7. Not that I so affirm, though so it seem.

8. That is, grant that it seems so, yet I do not so affirm.

9. Used with as.

10. In the vine were three branches, and it was as though it budded. Genesis 40:10 .

11. So we use as if; it was as if it budded; and if is gif, give. The appearance was like the real fact, if admitted or true.

12. It is used in familiar language, at the end of a sentence.

13. A good cause would do well though

14. This is generally or always elliptical, referring to some expression preceding or understood.

15. It is compounded with all, in although, which see.

Though [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence.

Though [Conjunction] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if.

Thought [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. thaut. [primarily the passive participle of think, supra.

2. Properly, that which the mind thinks. thought is either the act or operation of the mind, when attending to a particular subject or thing or it is the idea consequent on that operation.

3. We say, a man's thoughts are employed on government, on religion, on trade or arts, or his thoughts are employed on his dress or his means of living. By this we mean that the mind is directed to that particular subject or object; that is, according to the literal import of the verb think, the mind, the intellectual part of man, is set upon such an object, it holds it in view or contemplation, or it extends to it, it stretches to it.

4. THOUGHT cannot be superadded to matter, so as in any sense to render it true that matter can become cogitative.

5. Idea; conception. I wish to convey my thoughts to another person. I employ words that express my thoughts, so that he may have the same ideas; in this case, our thoughts will be alike.

6. Fancy; conceit; something framed by the imagination.

7. THOUGHT s come crowding in so fast upon me, that my only difficulty is to choose or reject.

8. Reflection; particular consideration.

9. Why do you keep alone?

10. Using those thoughts which should have died

11. With them they think on.

12. Opinion; judgment.

13. Thus Bethel spoke, who always speaks his thoughts.

14. Meditation; serious consideration.

15. Pride, of all others the most dangerous fault,

16. Proceeds from want of sense or want of thought

17. Design; purpose.

18. All their thoughts are against me for evil. Psalms 56:5 .

19. Jeremiah 29:11 .

20. Silent contemplation.

21. Solicitude; care; concern.

22. Hawis was put in trouble, and died with thought and anguish before his business came to an end.

23. Inward reasoning; the workings of conscience.

24. Their thoughts the meanwhile accusing or else excusing one another. Romans 2:15 .

25. A small degree or quantity; as a thought longer; a thought better. [Not in use.]

26. To take thought to be solicitous or anxious. Matthew 6:25 .

Thought [Preterit tense] Webster's Dictionary 1828

and participle passive of think; pronounced thaut.

Thought Webster's Dictionary 1913

imp. & p. p. of Think.

Thought [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Think

Thought [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. The act of thinking; the exercise of the mind in any of its higher forms; reflection; cogitation.

2. Meditation; serious consideration.

3. That which is thought; an idea; a mental conception, whether an opinion, judgment, fancy, purpose, or intention.

4. Solicitude; anxious care; concern.

5. A small degree or quantity; a trifle; as, a thought longer; a thought better.

Thoughtful [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Full of thought; contemplative; employed in meditation; as a man of thoughtful mind.

2. Attentive; careful; having the mind directed to an object; as thoughtful of gain.

3. Promoting serious thought; favorable to musing or meditation.

4. War, horrid war, your thoughtful walks invades.

5. Anxious; solicitous.

6. Around her crowd distrust and doubt and fear,

7. And thoughtful foresight, and tormenting care.

Thoughtful [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind.

2. Attentive; careful; exercising the judgment; having the mind directed to an object; as, thoughtful of gain; thoughtful in seeking truth.

3. Anxious; solicitous; concerned.

Thoughtfully [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

With thought or consideration; with solicitude.

Thoughtfulness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Deep meditation.

2. Serious attention to spiritual concerns.

3. Anxiety; solicitude.

Thoughtless [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Heedless; careless; negligent.

2. Thoughtless of the future.

3. Gay; dissipated.

4. Stupid; dull.

5. Thoughtless as monarch oaks that shade the plain.

Thoughtless [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Lacking thought; careless; inconsiderate; rash; as, a thoughtless person, or act.

2. Giddy; gay; dissipated.

3. Deficient in reasoning power; stupid; dull.

Thoughtlessly [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Without thought; carelessly; stupidly.

Thoughtlessness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Want of thought; heedlessness; carelessness; inattention.

Thoughtsick [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Uneasy with reflection.

Compensation Roget’s Thesaurus §30

N. compensation, equation, commutation, indemnification, compromise neutralization, nullification, counteraction, reaction, measure for measure, retaliation equalization, robbing peter to pay paul, set-off, offset, make-weight, casting-weight, counterpoise, ballast, indemnity, equivalent, quid pro quo, bribe, hush money, amends, counterbalance, counterclaim, cross-debt, cross-demand

V. make compensation, compensate, compense, indemnify, counteract, countervail, counterpoise, balance, outbalance, overbalance, counterbalance, set off, hedge, square, give and take, make up for, lee way, cover, fill up, neutralize, nullify, equalize, make good, redeem

Adj. compensating, compensatory, countervailing, in the opposite scale, equivalent

Adv. in return, in consideration, but, however, yet, still, notwithstanding, nevertheless, nathless, none the less, although, though, albeit, howbeit, mauger, at all events, at any rate, be that as it may, for all that, even so, on the other, hand, at the same time, quoad minus, quand meme, however that may be, after all is said and done, taking one thing with another

Phr. "light is mingled with the gloom", every dark cloud has a silver lining, primo avulso non deficit alter, saepe creat molles aspera spina rosas, quantity by comparison with a standard

Qualification Roget’s Thesaurus §469

N. qualification, limitation, modification, # coloring, allowance, grains of allowance, consideration, extenuating circumstances, mitigation, condition, proviso, prerequisite, contingency, stipulation, provision, specification, sine qua non, catch, string, strings attached, exemption, exception, escape clause, salvo, saving clause, discount, restriction, fine print

V. qualify, limit, modify, leaven, give a color to, introduce new conditions, narrow, temper, waffle, quibble, hem and haw (be uncertain) 475, equivocate (sophistry) 477, depend, depend on, be contingent on (effect) 154, allow for, make allowance for, admit exceptions, take into account, modulate, moderate, temper, season, leaven, take exception

Adj. qualifying, qualified, conditioned, restricted, hedged, conditional, exceptional, hypothetical, contingent

Adv. provided, provided that, provided always, if, unless, but, yet, according as, conditionally, admitting, supposing, on the supposition of, with the understanding, even, although, though, for all that, after all, at all events, approximately, 17, in a limited degree (smallness) 32, somewhat, sort of, something like that, to a certain extent, to a degree, in a sense, so to speak, with grains of allowance, cum grano salis, exceptis excipiendis, wind and weather permitting, if possible, subject to, conditioned upon, with this proviso

Phr. "if the good lord is willing and the creeks don't rise", catch-22, degrees of evidence

Opposition Roget’s Thesaurus §708

N. n, opposition, antagonism, oppugnancy, oppugnation, impugnation|, contrariety, contravention, counteraction, counterplot, cross fire, undercurrent, head wind, clashing, collision, conflict, competition, two of a trade, rivalry, emulation, race, absence of aid, resistance, restraint, hindrance

V. oppose, counteract, run counter to, withstand, control, hinder, antagonize, oppugn, fly in the face of, go dead against, kick against, fall afoul of, run afoul of, set against, pit against, face, confront, cope with, make a stand, make a dead set against, set oneself against, set one's face against, protest against, vote against, raise one's voice against, disfavor, turn one's back upon, set at naught, slap in the face, slam the door in one's face, be at cross purposes, play at cross purposes, counterwork, countermine, thwart, overthwart, work against, undermine, stem, breast, encounter, stem the tide, breast the tide, stem the current, stem the flood, buffet the waves, beat up against, make head against, grapple with, kick against the pricks, contend, do battle -with, do battle against, contradict, contravene, belie, go against, run against, beat against, militate against, come in conflict with, emulate, rival, spoil one's trade

Adj. opposing, opposed, adverse, antagonistic, contrary, at variance, at issue, at war with, unfavorable, unfriendly, hostile, inimical, cross, unpropitious, in hostile array, front to front, with crossed bayonets, at daggers drawn, up in arms, resistant, competitive, emulous

Adv. against, versus, counter to, in conflict with, at cross purposes, against the grain, against the current, against the stream, against the wind, against the tide, with a headwind, with the wind ahead, with the wind in one's teeth, in spite, in despite, in defiance, in the way, in the teeth of, in the face of, across, athwart, overthwart, where the shoe pinches, in spite of one's teeth, though, even, quand meme, per contra

Phr. nitor in adversum

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Genesis 6:5

And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.

Genesis 8:21

And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.

When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done.

Genesis 18:27

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:

Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes—

Genesis 19:14

And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.

So Lot went out and spoke to the sons-in-law who were pledged in marriage to his daughters. “Get up,” he said. “Get out of this place, for the LORD is about to destroy the city!” But his sons-in-law thought he was joking.

Genesis 20:4

But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?

Now Abimelech had not gone near her, so he replied, “Lord, would You destroy a nation even though it is innocent?

Genesis 20:11

And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife’s sake.

Abraham replied, “I thought to myself, ‘Surely there is no fear of God in this place. They will kill me on account of my wife.’

Genesis 20:12

And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.

Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father—though not the daughter of my mother—and she became my wife.

Genesis 26:7

And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.

But when the men of that place asked about his wife, he said, “She is my sister.” For he was afraid to say, “She is my wife,” since he thought to himself, “The men of this place will kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is so beautiful.”

Genesis 26:9

And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy wife: and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die for her.

Abimelech sent for Isaac and said, “So she is really your wife! How could you say, ‘She is my sister’?” Isaac replied, “Because I thought I might die on account of her.”

Genesis 28:16

And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.

When Jacob woke up, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was unaware of it.”

Genesis 28:19

And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.

and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz.

Genesis 31:30

And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father’s house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?

Now you have gone off because you long for your father’s house. But why have you stolen my gods?”

Genesis 31:31

And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.

“I was afraid,” Jacob answered, “for I thought you would take your daughters from me by force.

Genesis 32:8

And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape.

He thought, “If Esau comes and attacks one camp, then the other camp can escape.”

Genesis 32:20

And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.

You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me.”

Genesis 33:10

And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.

But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably.

Genesis 35:10

And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel.

And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel.

Genesis 38:11

Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow at thy father’s house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father’s house.

Then Judah said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, “Live as a widow in your father’s house until my son Shelah grows up.” For he thought, “He may die too, like his brothers.” So Tamar went to live in her father’s house.

Genesis 38:15

When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face.

When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute because she had covered her face.

Genesis 40:10

And in the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and her blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes:

and on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes.