14-letter words containing a, t, h, e, o

the soo canals — the two ship canals linking Lakes Superior and Huron. There is a canal on the Canadian and on the US side of the rapids of the St Mary's River
the status quo — the existing state of affairs
the unknowable — the ultimate reality that underlies all phenomena but cannot be known
the visitation — the visit of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth: Luke 1:39-56
the wool trade — the business of buying and selling wool, formerly very important in Britain, Australia etc
the-bostonians — a novel (1886) by Henry James.
the-mabinogion — a collection of medieval Welsh romances that were translated (1838–49) by Lady Charlotte Guest.
theater of war — the entire area in which ground, sea, and air forces may become directly employed in war operations, including the theater of operations and the zone of interior.
theatre of war — the area of air, sea and land that is directly involved in war
there's no way — If you say there's no way that something will happen, you are emphasizing that you think it will definitely not happen.
therianthropic — being partly bestial and partly human in form.
thermoacoustic — pertaining to a method of cooling using air driven with acoustic power.
thermoanalysis — thermal analysis.
thermodynamics — the science concerned with the relations between heat and mechanical energy or work, and the conversion of one into the other: modern thermodynamics deals with the properties of systems for the description of which temperature is a necessary coordinate.
thermoformable — having the ability to be shaped using heat and pressure
thermolability — the state of being unstable or subject to transformation or destruction when heated
thermomagnetic — of or relating to the effect of heat on the magnetic properties of a substance.
thermoregulate — to maintain regular temperature, esp regular body temperature
thermoremanent — (of a rock) having a remnant magnetic field after cooling or solidification
thermostatting — a device, including a relay actuated by thermal conduction or convection, that functions to establish and maintain a desired temperature automatically or signals a change in temperature for manual adjustment.
thermotolerant — (of plants) able to tolerate, but not thriving in, high temperatures
thesaurismosis — storage disease.
thioantimonate — any of a group of chemical compounds considered salts of thioantimonic acid
thioantimonite — any of a group of chemical compounds considered salts of the thioantimonious acids
thomas raffles — Sir Thomas Stamford, 1781–1826, English colonial administrator in the East Indies.
thomas younger — Thomas Coleman ("Cole") 1844–1916, U.S. outlaw, associated with Jesse James.
thorough brace — either of two strong braces or bands of leather supporting the body of a coach or other vehicle and connecting the front and back springs.
thought-reader — someone who can read minds or psychically know others' thoughts
thread rolling — the production of a screw thread by a rolling swaging process using hardened profiled rollers. Rolled threads are stronger than threads machined by a cutting tool
throat seizing — cuckold's knot.
throttle valve — a valve for throttling the working fluid of an engine, refrigerator, etc.
throw a wrench — If someone throws a wrench or throws a monkey wrench into a process, they prevent something happening smoothly by deliberately causing a problem.
thymelaeaceous — of, relating to, or belonging to the Thymelaeaceae, a family of trees and shrubs having tough acrid bark and simple leaves: includes spurge laurel, leatherwood, and mezereon
thysanopterous — of or relating to the Thysanoptera genus of insects which are characterized by fringed wings
tip one's hand — the act of tipping.
to be the case — If you say that something is the case, you mean that it is true or correct.
to change tack — If you change tack or try a different tack, you try a different method for dealing with a situation.
to draw breath — If you do not have time to draw breath, you do not have time to have a break from what you are doing.
to gather dust — If you say that something is gathering dust, you mean that it has been left somewhere and nobody is using it or doing anything with it.
to have had it — If you say that someone has had it, you mean they are in very serious trouble or have no hope of succeeding.
to have it out — If you have it out or have things out with someone, you discuss a problem or disagreement very openly with them, even if it means having an argument, because you think this is the best way to solve the problem.
to lend a hand — If you lend someone a hand, you help them.
to shake hands — If you shake hands with someone, you take their right hand in your own for a few moments, often moving it up and down slightly, when you are saying hello or goodbye to them, congratulating them, or agreeing on something. You can also say that two people shake hands.
to the maximum — If you say that someone does something to the maximum, you are emphasizing that they do it to the greatest degree possible.
to win the day — If a particular person, group, or thing wins the day, they win a battle, struggle, or competition. If they lose the day, they are defeated.
tomato ketchup — sauce made from tomatoes
tongue-lashing — severe scolding
toothache tree — prickly ash (def 1).
top-hat scheme — a pension scheme for the senior executives of an organization
trachyspermous — having seeds with a rough coat.

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