14-letter words containing t, h, i, r, d
- other-directed — guided by a set of values that is derived from current trends or outward influences rather than from within oneself.
- outer hebrides — a group of islands (Inner Hebrides and Outer Hebrides) off the W coast of and belonging to Scotland. About 2900 sq. mi. (7500 sq. km).
- overhead light — a light which throws light downwards by being situated on the ceiling or having a downward shade, etc
- paradigm shift — a dramatic change in the paradigm of a scientific community, or a change from one scientific paradigm to another.
- pentland firth — a strait between N Scotland and the Orkney Islands, linking the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean: noted for its rough sea conditions. 14 miles (23 km) long.
- philanthropoid — an individual who does work for a charitable body
- photoperiodism — the response, as affecting growth or reproduction, of an organism to the length of exposure to light in a 24-hour period.
- photorecording — the act of making photographic records, especially of documents.
- photoreduction — a reduction reaction induced by light.
- pigeon-hearted — timid; meek.
- pitch cylinder — (in a gear or rack) an imaginary surface forming a plane (pitch plane) a cylinder (pitch cylinder) or a cone or frustrum (pitch cone) that moves tangentially to a similar surface in a meshing gear so that both surfaces travel at the same speed.
- preestablished — to establish beforehand.
- prosthodontics — the branch of dentistry that deals with the restoration and maintenance of oral function by the replacement of missing teeth and other oral structures by artificial devices.
- prosthodontist — a specialist in prosthodontics.
- pteridophilist — a person who shows an excessive enthusiam for ferns
- radiant heater — a heater that heats a building by radiant heat emitted from panels containing electrical conductors, hot water, etc
- radioautograph — autoradiograph.
- radiochemistry — the chemical study of radioactive elements, both natural and artificial, and their use in the study of chemical processes.
- radiotelegraph — a telegraph in which messages or signals are sent by means of radio waves rather than through wires or cables.
- radiotelephone — a telephone in which sound or speech is transmitted by means of radio waves instead of through wires or cables.
- radiotelephony — the constructing or operating of radiotelephones.
- radiotherapist — radiologist
- radium therapy — treatment of disease by means of radium.
- raise the wind — to obtain the necessary funds
- richard tawney — Richard Henry, 1880–1962, English historian, born in Calcutta.
- richard trench — Richard Chenevix [shen-uh-vee] /ˈʃɛn ə vi/ (Show IPA), 1807–86, English clergyman and scholar, born in Ireland.
- ride at anchor — to be anchored
- ride the rails — Someone who rides the rails travels by train, especially over a long period of time and without buying a ticket.
- ride to hounds — to take part in a fox hunt with hounds
- right and left — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- right of abode — If someone is given the right of abode in a particular country, they are legally allowed to live there.
- right reverend — an official form of address for abbots, abbesses, Anglican bishops, and other prelates.
- right-hand man — an indispensable or invaluable assistant; right hand.
- sacred history — history that is retold with the aim of instilling religious faith and which may or may not be founded on fact
- saint gotthard — a mountain range in S Switzerland; a part of the Alps; highest peak, 10,490 feet (3195 meters).
- scented orchid — a slender orchid, Gymnadenia conopsea, with fragrant pink flowers carried in a dense spike and having a three-lobed lip; found in calcareous turf
- scotch verdict — a verdict of not proven: acceptable in certain cases in Scottish criminal law.
- scratchbuilder — a person who scratchbuilds
- shark-infested — (of a body of water) known to contain large numbers of sharks, and therefore considered to be dangerous
- sheepdog trial — a competition in which sheepdogs are tested in their tasks
- shield cricket — the interstate cricket competition held for the Sheffield Shield
- shit disturber — a person who enjoys causing controversy or upsetting people
- shooting guard — the player responsible for attempting long-range shots
- short division — division, especially by a one-digit divisor, in which the steps of the process are performed mentally and are not written down.
- shoulder joint — the joint at the junction of the forelimb with the pectoral girdle
- sidereal month — Also called calendar month. any of the twelve parts, as January or February, into which the calendar year is divided.
- simple-hearted — free of deceit; artless; sincere.
- single-hearted — sincere and undivided in feeling or spirit; dedicated; not reflecting mixed emotions: He was single-hearted in his patriotism.
- southern-fried — coated with flour, egg, and bread crumbs and fried in deep fat: Southern-fried chicken.
- spider phaeton — (formerly) a light horse-drawn carriage with a high body and large slender wheels