Thing

THING, noun [The primary sense of thing is that which comes, falls or happens, like event, from Latin evenio.]

1. An event or action; that which happens or falls out, or that which is done, told or proposed. This is the general signification of the word in the Scriptures; as after these things, that is, events.

And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight, because of his son. [[Genesis 21#11|Genesis 21:11]].

Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, the thing proceedeth from the Lord. [[Genesis 24#50|Genesis 24:50]].

And Jacob said, all these things are against me. Gen 42.

I will tell you by what authority I do these things. [[Matthew 21#24|Matthew 21:24]].

These things said Esaias when he saw his glory. [[John 12#16|John 12:16]].

In learning French, choose such books as will teach you things as well as language.

2. Any substance; that which is created; any particular article or commodity.

He sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt-- Gen 42.

They took the things which Micah had made. [[Judges 18#7|Judges 18:7]].

3. An animal; as every living thing; every creeping thing Gen 1.

[This application of the word is improper, but common in popular and vulgar language.]

I have a thing in prose.

6. Used of persons in contempt.

See, sons, what things you are,

The poor thing sigh'd.

I'll be this abject thing no more.

7. Used in a sense of honor.

I see thee here,