16-letter words containing h, e, i

in at the finish — being present or taking part at the conclusion, as of a contest
in heaven's name — You can use in heaven's name in questions beginning with 'what', 'when', 'who', 'why', 'when', and 'how' to add emphasis in a way that shows that you are very angry or surprised.
in lockstep with — progressing at exactly the same speed and in the same direction as other people or things, esp as a matter of course rather than by choice
in plain clothes — not wearing a uniform
in plain english — in clear and simple language
in the aggregate — formed by the conjunction or collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; total; combined: the aggregate amount of indebtedness.
in the ascendant — If someone or something is in the ascendant, they have or are getting more power, influence, or popularity than other people or things.
in the course of — If something happens in the course of a particular period of time, it happens during that period of time.
in the limelight — prominent, featured in the news
in the long haul — in a future time
in the long term — You use the expressions in the long term, in the short term, and in the medium term to talk about what will happen over a long period of time, over a short period of time, and over a medium period of time.
in the meanwhile — until then, for now
in the middle of — at the centre of
in the nature of — essentially the same as; by way of
in the pipe line — a long tubular conduit or series of pipes, often underground, with pumps and valves for flow control, used to transport crude oil, natural gas, water, etc., especially over great distances.
in the region of — You say in the region of to indicate that an amount that you are stating is approximate.
in the same boat — a vessel for transport by water, constructed to provide buoyancy by excluding water and shaped to give stability and permit propulsion.
in the seventies — in the range between 70 and 79 degrees on a given temperature scale, esp the Fahrenheit scale
in the shadow of — very close to; verging upon
in the short run — to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground.
in the slightest — at all
in the spotlight — prominently featured
in the throes of — If you are in the throes of doing or experiencing something, especially something difficult, you are busy doing it or are deeply involved in it.
in the worst way — bad or ill in the highest, greatest, or most extreme degree: the worst person.
incentive scheme — an arrangement under which additional payments are made to employees as a means of increasing production
incomprehensible — impossible to understand or comprehend; unintelligible.
incomprehensibly — impossible to understand or comprehend; unintelligible.
indecency charge — an accusation of committing indecency
indian meal moth — a small pyralid moth, Plodia interpunctella, whose larvae are an important pest of stored cereals.
inexhaustibility — not exhaustible; incapable of being depleted: an inexhaustible supply.
inextinguishable — not extinguishable: an inextinguishable fire.
inextinguishably — In a way that cannot be extinguished; immortally.
infernal machine — a concealed or disguised explosive device intended to destroy life or property.
inharmoniousness — The quality of being inharmonious.
inhospitableness — The quality of being inhospitable.
insurance scheme — a scheme that provides insurance
intake of breath — When someone takes an intake of breath, they breathe in quickly and noisily, usually because they are shocked at something.
interbehavioural — relating to or involving interbehaviour
interhemispheric — of, relating to, or between hemispheres, as of the earth: interhemispheric cooperation.
into the bargain — an advantageous purchase, especially one acquired at less than the usual cost: The sale offered bargains galore.
intrapreneurship — The practice of applying entrepreneurial skills and approaches within an established company.
invisible shadow — (in architectural shades and shadows) a three-dimensional space occupied by the shadow projected by a solid and within which a surface is in shadow.
irish free state — former name of the Republic of Ireland.
italian vermouth — sweet vermouth
jailhouse lawyer — a prisoner who has taught himself or herself law while serving time, is knowledgeable about technical legal matters, and gives legal advice, especially to fellow prisoners.
javelin throwing — the sport of throwing the javelin
joachim of fiore — ?1132–1202 ad, Italian mystic and philosopher, best known for teaching that history can be divided into three ages, those of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
john the baptist — the forerunner and baptizer of Jesus. Matt. 3.
john wheelwright — John, 1592?–1679, English clergyman in America.
johnny foreigner — a person from a country other than those which make up the United Kingdom

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