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these

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pronoun, adjective

plural of this.

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For the mayor, the test will now be how to make certain these important protests can go forward.

These are the greenhouse-gas emissions from two universities.

Still, there is a risk that these careful leaders will eventually lose control of the street.

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For the mayor, the test will now be how to make certain these important protests can go forward.

These are the greenhouse-gas emissions from two universities.

Still, there is a risk that these careful leaders will eventually lose control of the street.

These tasty gifts can be eaten once the spirits have had their fill.

However, eradicating mosquitoes to solve these diseases is akin to having a surgeon use a sledge hammer to remove a brain tumor.

These soft dumplings cooked in maple syrup must have made for good comfort food after a hard day of labor.

Spice up the original s'mores recipe with these six new versions.

These are cool earphones that are still moderately priced for such excellent performance and customized comfort.

These two things brought me a successful quarter in school.

Professors who use these puppets argue they have a serious purpose.

It then melded these clips together to produce an estimate of what the real clip looked like.

Yes, these viral pictures of goats clinging to an impossibly steep rock face are real.

These groups had knowledge and technology that gave them a survival advantage…that's an attractive thing to any group.

Sometimes these interviewees aren't well known, and sometimes they're famous.

These structures create privacy with artful elegance.

The last thing to say about collecting these figures is to avoid being forced into buying doubles.

These vocabularies made people aware of how their weaknesses manifested themselves and how to exercise discipline over them.

These changes would produce substantial economic benefits to the nation and financial benefits to the student.

It was always a dream to be able to work with these super predators.

Yet these are the places that will also require nuclear power, if as according to you, nuclear power is the only option.

Fascinated by the graceful gliding of these mammals with.

Make and package these exquisite chocolates yourself.

These children you see on my profile picture need your help.

There is bipartisan agreement that these cuts make no distinction among meat, bone and fat.

These archetypes are real people and real careers that are ended.

The vendors inderstand that to sell these to you you are not coming again or if you do he is not there.

Around the world, however, these services are rapidly disappearing.

In the immediate sense, making these connections and tying things down diminishes the emotional disturbance or arousal.

In these southern continents there were three major groups of large, predatory dinosaurs.

Flavor and color treats are hiding inside these familiar-looking fruits.

But the price of these drugs has already stirred concerns about the costs of care among patients, providers and insurers.

These undertakings have been in the exploratory stages for a while, but the last few days have seen a rush of announcements.

Fortunately, officials have started to address these problems.

Unfortunately these potentially huge constrictors are often poorly cared for and are frequently released into the wild.

These are concentric rings of steel pipe and cement that isolate the near-surface aquifers from the inside of the wellbore.

But as clear and detailed as these memories feel, psychologists find they are surprisingly inaccurate.

These picturesque beds can be reached by someone in a wheelchair.

These moths are toxic and unpleasant to taste, and their bright colors serve as a warning system to predators.

When you read the accounts of recruiters at these firms, you get a sense of why they might choose these metrics.

These have not lost money yet, but remain a black box.

They may need to conduct some basic research on these cultures before making their lists.

These bulbs are worse than the incandecents although they use more power.

These were the remains of an ancient human ancestor, they said, one that shared features with both apes and men.

Photo book captures magnificence of these shapely trees.

As deadly boring as these commencements can be, they can also be quite charming.

These are designed to operate in greenhouses adapted to automation.

In other species, males have been observed marking territorial areas of a cave wall by rubbing these glands against the surface.

Virtually all these criteria, however, are based on the patient's history and the clinical encounter.

Plant these six basil varieties together for delicious harvest all summer.

These helped guide deliberations at several central banks.

Soon, these priests became the guardians of ritual and often the arbiters of acceptable and unac- ceptable behavior.

These systems can be realised in larger aspects and then localized to indivual buildings or cities.

These fast meals will also work great with regular pastas too.

Unhealthy conditions, which give rise to disease, are usually the end products of these disruptions.

In addition, these artificial oxygen carriers can be stored for long periods, greatly simplifying the work of the blood bank.

These storms bring destruction ashore in many different ways.

Studies of fireflies and fish suggest how these drugs really work.

Many of these aquatic monsters are thought to be seriously threatened by overfishing and habitat destruction.

To escape predators in the ocean, these cephalopods will speed away by shooting a jet of water.

These forces carry the rocks and soil from the places where they were weathered.

Many stem-cell researchers hope to treat diseases by recruiting these adaptable cells to replace others that have been damaged.

The pyramid shape of later tombs could have come from these mounds.

These are incredibly exciting times for space exploration.

These information-packed guides offer savvy advice and the in-depth information that sophisticated travelers demand.

These websites are always full in stocks which would meet your each and every needs.

Of the eleven species of trees found on these islands, eight occur nowhere else in the world.

These depressions, they discovered, corresponded with increases in chlorophyll at the sea surface.

These infants can stand in half an hour and run with their mothers an incredible ten hours after birth.

These findings suggest humanity's closest extinct relatives might have been capable of symbolism, after all.

Look back at the history of these catastrophic storms and examine the science of hurricanes.

These neurons are then presumably available to aid in situations that tax the mind.

Knowledge is the key to appreciating these reclusive creatures.

We need a better scientific understanding of these pervasive systems failures.

Scientists hope the presence of a baby and a pregnant mother mean the river is a nursery for these threatened freshwater giants.

The point of these columns is not to make moral or political judgments, despite what some readers think.

We gathered these in the course of serving on grant panels or as program.

Augustine and try a couple of these original recipes.

There's no replacement for a good doctor, but these home health monitors can help keep you informed and focused between checkups.

The only way that companies can prosper in these markets is to cut costs relentlessly and accept profit margins close to zero.

Survey your territories with one of these cartographic orbs.

With lower endowments and less financial support from state governments, universities need all the help they can get these days.

Farms aren't the only place where these animals may be found.

So the deactivation of medial prefrontal cortex to these pictures is really kind of shocking".

These astronomers have built mini-observatories with a lot of cash and elbow grease.

These efforts address a reality often lost in the open-education rhetoric.

And, surprisingly, it is possible that these facts are connected.

These holidays, give the people who have everything the one thing they don't: a map of their own.

These four winter-blooming orchids are elegant and easy to grow.

These days, buying a month-to-month prepaid cell phone doesn't condemn.

Make it clear that these are copies of your electronic app.

But their attempts to improve on these conventional.

These conclusions seem specious, or the writer left out some crucial elements.

Food security experts say these crops, if grown more widely, could help feed the hungry.

Grow these versatile ornamentals for cool-season color.

It did not say how much any of these other packages would cost.

Employments cannot discriminate on these grounds either.

It used to be kid stuff, but these days more and more adults are building in trees to get high.

These long-lived beauties bloom nearly nonstop into fall.

Like digital video recorders, these digital audio recorders let.

Many of these students transferred from community colleges to senior colleges.

With both of these methods you can achieve progressivity by either excepting certain goods or providing a rebate.

They have these little urine-release nozzles right under their eyes, and they squirt urine at each other.

Mix low-growing plants to make these tabletop gardens.

Kickstarter has gotten a lot of attention these days.

To lose many of these programs is a disaster in the making.

These days there is rarely nothing good on television.

But whereas sustainable use of these resources may.

With the right environmental conditions, these tropical.

These permanent designs-sometimes plain, sometimes elaborate, always personal-have served as.

These small delays nevertheless add up to big costs, he notes.

These can be great tools for writing and research, but they can be even greater distractions from writing and research.

But these problems are of a different order to the one of suspected criminality at the.

Test your knowledge of these stars, which come in many sizes and forms.

None of these studies is likely to save corals from continued bleaching.

We also stopped at schools in some of these areas as well.

These laundry solutions are better for your clothes, the planet, and.

The fossil record, nearly bereft of embryos, provides little direct insight into these critically important stages.

Because these fora are a way to be rebellious that isn't normally open to us.

Coal fueled these industries, polluting the air with black smoke and dotting the countryside with mining spoil.

These movements may help scientists better predict eruptions.

These were the long-necked, small-headed precursors of the later, gigantic sauropod dinosaurs.

Let your imagination take wing as you tailor these gifts to their recipients' interests.

These colors are more widespread in the bottom image, which shows functional links and not anatomical ones.

It's sad that someone even has to debunk these ridiculous claims.

Fortunately, these pioneers left a rich heritage which gives tourists today insight into these admirable traits.

Loaded with nutrition and flavor, these sandwiches are perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Keep in mind that these are two distinct fields, with different perspectives and skill sets.

Some of these include critical functions such as trade finance.

Have them write paragraphs explaining why each of these items is so important in their modern-day culture.

Nothing is more ordinary than a paper bag, which is why these hats are so extraordinary.

Hardy and beautiful, some of these roses date back centuries.

These employers have provided in-depth profiles full of information for prospective candidates.

These can include efficient management, likeable candidates and objectionable opponents.

Storm chasers risk their lives to discover the secrets of these awesome winds.

One of our readers anonymously sent in these photographs.

Try these favorite spots for the tastiest alfresco meals around.

Think about using these questions as you move through a unit in your course.

These intestinal bugs help digestion, and also stop their.

Cavities in the roof of the fish's mouth sheath these natural daggers when they're not embedded in prey.

These and other hallucinations provide a window into.

It's not unusual for plants to produce mutant fruit that lacks seeds, but these fruits are usually the end of their line.

These are the folks who want greater flexibility in their careers.

These micro biogas plants are an innovative and sustainable way to bring development.

These holy animals are called kabbas, and many people travel great distances to pay their respects.

These newly-found, far-flung systems are forming stars at an astounding rate.

These are white, largely poor, people being dumped.

From jam-filled thumbprints to sugar-dusted twists, these cookies can be molded from plain dough into pretty shapes.

City officials seem awfully meddlesome with our weight these days.

Some people are able to control anger or frustration and channel these feelings to nondestructive outlets.

Nursery pots and planting paraphernalia stay put in these cleverly constructed garden shelves.

Light and airy, these soufflés are the perfect finale for a romantic evening.

These quick and easy dinners will fit in perfectly with your busy schedule.

These quick sauces and dry rubs are delicious whether you're roasting, pan-frying, or grilling.

Dark chocolate and bitter orange offset the sweetness of candy corn in these fun and fancy truffles.

Serve these enchiladas in individual ramekins and guests can layer their own choice of toppings.

These easy slow-cooker dinner recipes make hearty meals.

Finger-lickin' sweet replaces blazing buffalo as the flavorings for these tasty wings.

These old spools have a nice patina, and their simple shape lends itself well to plenty of easy projects.

These near-the-ground vents are another place embers can get in.

Try these fresh, flavorful recipes using ripe fruits and vegetables from summer's harvest.

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Dictionary.com Unabridged

pronoun

(used to indicate a person, thing, idea, state, event, time, remark, etc., as present, near, just mentioned or pointed out, supposed to be understood, or by way of emphasis): This is my coat.

(used to indicate one of two or more persons, things, etc., referring to the one nearer in place, time, or thought; opposed to that): This is Liza and that is Amy.

(used to indicate one of two or more persons, things, etc., implying a contrast or contradistinction; opposed to that): I'd take that instead of this.

what is about to follow: Now hear this! Watch this!

adjective

(used to indicate a person, place, thing, or degree as present, near, just indicated or mentioned, or as well-known or characteristic): These people are my friends. This problem has worried me for a long time.

(used to indicate the nearer in time, place, or thought of two persons, things, etc.; opposed to that).

(used to imply mere contradistinction; opposed to that).

(used in place of an indefinite article for emphasis): I was walking down the street when I heard this explosion.

adverb

(used with adjectives and adverbs of quantity or extent) to the extent or degree indicated: this far; this softly.

Idiom

10.

with this, following this; hereupon: With this, he threw down his glass and left the table.

Origin:
before 900; (pronoun and adj.) Middle English; Old English: nominative and accusative neuter singular of the demonstrative pronoun thes (masculine), thēos (feminine); cognate with German dies, Old Norse thissi; (adv.) Middle English, special use of the OE instrumental singular thȳs, thīs, accusative singular neuter this, perhaps by association with thus

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World English Dictionary

these (ðiːz)

—*determiner*
	a. the form of this used before a plural noun: these men
	b. (as pronoun): I don't much care for these

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Word Origin & History

these

O.E. þæs, variant of þas, nom. and acc. pl. of þes, þeos, þis "this" (see this).

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this

O.E. þis, neuter demonstrative pronoun and adj. (masc. þes, fem. þeos), probably from a North Sea Gmc. pronoun formed by combining the base *þa- (see that) with -s, which is probably identical with O.E. se "the" (representing here "a specific thing"),

but it may be O.E. seo, imperative of see (v.) "to behold." Cf. O.S. these, O.N. þessi, Du. deze, O.Fris. this, O.H.G. deser, Ger. dieser. Once fully inflected, with 10 distinct forms (see table below); the oblique cases and other genders gradually fell away by 15c. The O.E. plural was þæs (nom. and acc.), which in Northern M.E. became thas, and in Midlands and Southern England became thos. The Southern form began to be used late 13c. as the plural of that (replacing M.E. tho, from O.E. þa) and acquired an -e (apparently from the influence of M.E. adj. plurals in -e; cf. alle from all, summe from sum "some"), emerging early 14c. as modern those. About 1175 thes (probably a variant of O.E. þæs) began to be used as the plural of this, and by 1200 it had taken the form these, the final -e acquired via the same mechanism that gave one to those.

	Masc.	Fem.	Neut.	Plural
Nom.	þes	þeos	þis	þas
Acc.	þisne	þas	þis	þas
Gen.	þisses	þisse	þisses	þissa
Dat.	þissum	þisse	þissum	þissum
Inst.	þys	þisse	þys	þissum

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"It is my wish, and may it be the wish of all, that this great building may continue to be to all your population that which it should be—an edifice opening its doors from night to night, calling your people here away from the care of business to those enjoyments, and pursuits, and entertainments which develop the souls of men, which will have power to inspire those whose lives are heavy with daily toil, and in its magnificent and enchanting presence lift them for a time out of these dull things into those higher things where men should live."

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