17-letter words containing s, h, i, t, a

the prairie state — a nickname for the state of Illinois in the U.S.
the primrose path — a pleasurable way of life
the rail-splitter — Lincoln2
the silken ladder — a one-act opera by Rossini, telling the story of Giulia, who is secretly married to Dorvil; he visits her bedroom every night by climbing up a ladder made of silk. Giulia's guardian, Dormont, expects her to marry Blansac, but she introduces Blansac to her cousin Lucilla; after much confusion, the two couples are joyfully united
the south pacific — the part of the Pacific Ocean to the south of the equator
the tabloid press — (considered as a whole) newspapers with pages about 30 cm (12 inches) by 40 cm (16 inches), usually characterized by an emphasis on photographs and a concise and often sensational style
the varsity match — a sporting fixture between Oxford and Cambridge university rugby teams
the winter season — the season of the year that covers the winter months
the-invisible-man — a novel (1897) by H.G. Wells.
the-metamorphosis — a short story (1915) by Franz Kafka.
thermal diffusion — the separation of constituents, often isotopes, of a fluid under the influence of a temperature gradient.
thermal expansion — expansion caused by heat
thiopental sodium — a barbiturate, C 11 H 18 N 2 NaO 2 S, used as an anesthetic in surgery and, in psychiatry, for narcoanalysis and to stimulate recall of past events.
thiosulfuric acid — an acid, H 2 S 2 O 3 , that may be regarded as sulfuric acid with one oxygen atom replaced by sulfur.
thirty years' war — the war, often regarded as a series of wars (1618–48), in central Europe, initially involving a conflict between German Protestants and Catholics and later including political rivalries with France, Sweden, and Denmark opposing the Holy Roman Empire and Spain.
this can't happen — can't happen
three mile island — an island in the Susquehanna River, near Middletown, Pennsylvania, SE of Harrisburg: scene of a near-disastrous accident at a nuclear plant in 1979 that raised the issue of nuclear-energy safety.
three-dimensional — having, or seeming to have, the dimension of depth as well as width and height.
three-strikes law — a law that mandates a life sentence to a felon convicted for the third time.
threshing machine — a machine for removing grains and seeds from straw and chaff.
thuringian forest — a forested mountain region in central Germany: a resort area.
tibetan highlands — Tibet, Plateau of.
tiglath-pileser i — died 1102? b.c, king of Assyria c1115–1102?.
tip the scales at — to weigh (a specified amount)
to raise the roof — If a group of people inside a building raise the roof, they make a very loud noise, for example by singing or shouting.
to say nothing of — You use to say nothing of when you mention an additional thing which gives even more strength to the point you are making.
to strike a chord — If something strikes a chord with you, it makes you feel sympathy or enthusiasm.
to win hands down — If you win hands down, you win very easily.
tortoiseshell cat — a domestic cat, especially a female one, of variegated black, yellow, and white coloring.
trigger mechanism — a physiological or psychological process caused by a stimulus and resulting in a usually severe reaction.
triskaidekaphobia — fear or a phobia concerning the number 13.
trucial sheikdoms — an independent federation in E Arabia, formed in 1971, now comprising seven emirates on the S coast (formerly, Pirate Coast or Trucial Coast) of the Persian Gulf, formerly under British protection: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah (joined 1972), and Fujairah. About 32,300 sq. mi. (83,657 sq. km). Capital: Abu Dhabi. Abbreviation: U.A.E.
ts'ao hsueh-ch'in — (Ts'ao Chan) c1717–63, Chinese novelist: author of The Dream of the Red Chamber.
twelve patriarchs — any of the sons of Jacob ((the twelve patriarchs),) from whom the tribes of Israel were descended.
ultimate strength — the quantity of the utmost tensile, compressive, or shearing stress that a given unit area of a certain material is expected to bear without failing.
ultrametamorphism — metamorphism during which the temperature of a rock exceeds its melting point.
undistinguishable — to mark off as different (often followed by from or by): He was distinguished from the other boys by his height.
unsympathetically — in a manner that is not characterized by feeling or showing sympathy
up/raise the ante — If you up the ante or raise the ante, you increase your demands when you are in dispute or fighting for something.
utagawa kuniyoshi — original name Igusa Magosabwo. 1797–1861, Japanese painter and printmaker of the ukiyo-e school, best known for his prints of warriors and landscapes
utmost good faith — a principle used in insurance contracts, legally obliging all parties to reveal to the others any information that might influence the others' decision to enter into the contract
vanity publishing — the practice of the author of a book paying all or most of the costs of its publication
varix lymphaticus — a similar condition affecting an artery or lymphatic vessel
veiltail goldfish — an artificially bred, indoor variety of goldfish, usually golden or calico and of a spheroid shape, having a fully divided, drooping tail fin exceeding the body in length.
ventilation shaft — a shaft in a mine, tunnel, or building used for providing ventilation or fresh air
ventura publisher — Corel VENTURA
visitation rights — the legal right granted to a divorced or separated parent to visit a child in the custody of the other parent.
vocational school — a school offering instruction in one or more skilled or semiskilled trades or occupations.
war establishment — the full wartime complement of men, equipment, and vehicles of a military unit
warehouse receipt — a receipt for goods placed in a warehouse.

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