THIS

Definition: THIS

THIS

Pronoun & adjective

1. As an adjective, this has the same demonstrative force as the pronoun, but is followed by a noun; as, this book; this way to town.

2. As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Date "THIS" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1010. (references)

THIS

Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

Crosswords: THIS

Pidgin English (this).

This morning (A Time to Kill; writing credit: Akiva Goldsman)

It never would've behaved this way and you know it. (Driving Miss Daisy; writing credit: Alfred Uhry)

Every mammal on this planet instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment, but you humans do not. You move to an area, and you multiply, and multiply, until every natural resource is consumed (The Matrix; writing credit: Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski.)

You mean this literally, I take it (Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles; writing credit: Anne Rice)

Well maybe we shouldn't be talking about this just now, with you barely home (The Sweet Hereafter; writing credit: Atom Egoyan)

Ready, ready, ready for this! (Get Ready For This; performing artist: 2 Unlimited)

Only started with a little kiss alike this! ("Walk This Way"; performing artist: Aerosmith)

I just gotta get through this (Gotta Get Thru This; performing artist: DANIEL BEDINGFIELD)

Sweet dreams are made of this (Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This); performing artist: Eurythmics)

It's getting colder in this ditch where I lie (This Time Around; performing artist: Hanson)

Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped. (references; author: Groucho Marx)

Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. (references; author: Mark Twain)

The acts of this life are the destiny of the next. (references; author: Eastern Proverb)

If You Can Read This, I've Lost My Trailer. (references; author: unknown)

Where Are We Going And Why Am I In This Handbasket? (references; author: unknown)

Is this your sister's sixth zither, sir? (references; author: unknown)

Say this sharply, say this sweetly, say this shortly, say this softly. Say this sixteen times in succession. (references; author: unknown)

This is a zither. Is this a zither? (references; author: unknown)

This Could Be the Night (1993)

Remember Me This Way (1974)

This Is the West That Was (1974)

Floating This Time (1973)

Could This Be Love? (1973)

This Little Girl (performing artist: Gary "U.S." Bonds)

This Diamond Ring (performing artist: Gary Lewis and The Playboys)

This Girl Is a Woman Now (performing artist: Gary Puckett and the Union Gap)

THIS MASCARADE (performing artist: GEORGE BENSON)

This Time Around (performing artist: Hanson)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Books

• Burn This (reference)

• This Can't Be Tofu: 75 Recipes to Cook Something You Never Thought You Would--And Love Every Bite (reference)

• This Book Sucks Beavis and Butthead (reference)

• This is Cuba: An Outlaw Culture Survives (reference)

• Eat This, San Francisco: A Narrated Roadmap to Dives, Joints, All-Night Cafes, Noodle Houses, Buffets, and Other Cheap Places to Eat in the Bay Area (reference)

  (more book examples)

Periodicals

• Clarington This Week (reference)

• Crossroads This Week (reference)

• Kingston This Week (reference)

• North Country This Week (reference)

• Ppi This Week (reference)

  (more periodical examples)

Theater & Movies

• Analyze This (reference)

• This is America, Charlie Brown - The Mayflower Voyages (reference)

• This is Ultimate Wrestling: Cactus Jack - No Holds Barred (reference)

• This is Kung Fu (reference)

• If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (reference)

  (more DVD examples; more video examples)

Music

• This Is Australia: 12 Aussie Classics [IMPORT] (reference)

• This Is Ample, Vol. 1 (reference)

• This Adultery is Ripe (reference)

• Cigar Aficionado: Music Moods: This Magic Moment (reference)

• This Ain't No Fit Place: The Best of Savage (reference)

  (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

High Tech

• Out of This World (reference)

• Kensington Picture This! Mouse Pad and Screen Saver Extreme Sports (reference)

  (more camera examples; more video game examples; more computer examples; more electronic examples; more software examples)

Consumer Goods

• Wilton Armetale® Give Us This Day Bread Tray (reference)

  (more baby examples; more wireless phone examples; more garden examples; more kitchen examples; more tool examples)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Seen are a technician's hands performing a lab test. The test tube with some frozen breast tissue and some liquid are visible, as well as the techician in some slides. This is the estrogen receptor assay being performed at the time of mastectomy. Results suggest whether removal of ovaries or use of antiestrogen drugs are likely to be effective therapy. Credit: Linda Bartlett (photographer).

Seen is a lab technician performing a step in the estrogen receptor assay. She is placing some liquid in test vials and inspecting them. In some slides only her hands and the vials are visible. The results of this test indicate whether removal of ovaries or antiestrogen drugs is the likely therapy. Credit: Linda Bartlett (photographer).

The immature trophozoite (ring stage) of the P. malariae parasite has a sturdy cytoplasm. There is usually only one ring per cell with one large chromatin dot, but in this case there are two dots. Credit: CDC.

This mature P. malariae schizont is contained within a normal sized RBC. The parasite contains 6-12 merozoites with large nuclei, and has a coarse, dark brown pigment. Credit: CDC.

"Canary" (movie) by Travis Casper. The actual graph flys much faster than this slowed down sequence, and it breathes, too.

This sphere is an example of using a time-dependent expression to color a surface.

Most of the eastern U.S. was cloud free October 11.  Such widespread cloudlessness in this part of the world is rare. These clear skies are associated with a region of high pressure over the eastern central U.S. Credit: NASA.

This Landsat 7 browse image shows the area around New York City including Newark, NJ and Long Island. Credit: NASA.

The Hubble telescope has probed the inner regions of Comet Hyakutake. This picture captures ... Credit: NASA.

The Key Project team used this Hubble telescope view of the magnificent spiral galaxy, NGC ... Credit: NASA.

Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

No bailiff for the future shall, upon his own unsupported complaint, put anyone to his "law", without credible witnesses brought for this purposes. (reference)

But to let this of names pass. (Second Treatise of Government)

To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. (reference)

The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same. (reference)

But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. (reference)

This is too extravagant to be maintained. (reference)

Let us examine both sides of this antagonism. (reference)

And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God. (Abraham Lincoln)

It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. (The Gettysburg Address)

This manager shall be of French nationality. (reference)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

she was considerably worse from this reappearance of Mr. Elton

Alice was sorry for this, as she wanted to hear the news too.

As Scrooge looked fixedly at this phenomenon, it was a knocker again

None of this is actually happening

Yet, if death be in this cup, I bid thee think again, ere thou beholdest me quaff it.

Writing this note in the margin of the Angles report, we will return to our four couples

This place is giving me the Fear

Try to imagine the awful meaning of this.

This upsets him long enough to let you make your second shot perfect

Good Catesby, go effect this business soundly

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Health

So this is menopause. (references)

This is your peak flow number. (references)

This e-text is not copyrighted. (references)

Business

This money is then pooled. (references)

This is scheduled to change. (references)

This remains a difficult challenge. (references)

Children

Pakistan

This obligation rarely is enforced. (references)

Peru

In rural areas, this figure increases to 55 percent. (references)

Sri Lanka

No cases are known to have been filed under this law. (references)

Civil Liberties

Algeria

This ban remains in force. (references)

Panama

Bernal appealed this decision. (references)

Iran

Evangelicals have resisted this demand. (references)

Discrimination

Ecuador

Congress has been only partially successful in carrying out this mandate. (references)

Vietnam

This prohibition is less restrictive than in past years because of the growth in private sector job opportunities. (references)

Canada

These rights generally are respected in practice; however, there were some complaints of discrimination in this multicultural society. (references)

Economic History

Norway

Few believe this is possible. (references)

Croatia

This tax did not exist before. (references)

Vietnam

This is slated to open in 2003. (references)

Human Rights

Kenya

This privilege often is denied. (references)

Georgia

The ICRC assisted in this effort. (references)

Moldova

The head of the ISS denies this charge. (references)

Indigenous People

Sweden

Sami leaders continued to protest this change during the year. (references)

India

At year's end, no action had been taken on this recommendation. (references)

Chile

The Mapuches, from the south, account for approximately 930,000 of this total. (references)

Minorities

Argentina

No charges were brought in this case. (references)

Malta

This community has a mosque and a separate school. (references)

Canada

The Quebec courts heard two cases challenging this law. (references)

Political Economy

Western Sahara

The Polisario denies this charge. (references)

NICARAGUA

The 1996 labor code reaffirmed this right. (references)

HONDURAS

Signing of this agreement is still pending. (references)

Political Rights

Singapore

The PAP does not suffer from this disadvantage. (references)

Comoros

This coup was suppressed, and the leaders of the coup were detained. (references)

Moldova

This legislation awaited President Voronin's signature at year's end. (references)

Trade

Argentina

The TAR regime should be used for this purpose. (references)

Ukraine

This bypasses a burdensome bureaucratic process. (references)

Canada

This information can be in either English or French. (references)

Travel

Indonesia

Rates for this exceed $100 per day. (references)

Uae

It is rude to refuse this beverage. (references)

Mexico

Guadalajara and Chapala are in this category. (references)

Women

Israel and the occupied territories

Women's rights advocates consider this number inadequate. (references)

Senegal

Several women's groups have formed to address this problem. (references)

Palau

Alcohol and illegal drug abuse increasingly contributed to this problem. (references)

Worker Rights

East Timor

UNTAET tolerated this practice. (references)

Sri Lanka

This LTTE program still functions. (references)

Kenya

Many NGO's also are active in this area. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

How is this

This lamentation

This purchase

This gift

This or that

This mouth or mouthful

Expressions using "THIS": after this ♦ after this fashion ♦ against this ♦ against this background ♦ all this and heaven too ♦ all this talk ♦ amount remaining this cycle ♦ as a result of this ♦ as against this ♦ as provided for in this article ♦ at this ♦ at this distance of time ♦ at this juncture ♦ at this late hour ♦ at this moment ♦ at this point ♦ at this point in time ♦ at this rate ♦ at this time ♦ at this unreasonable hour ♦ at this unsocial hour ♦ at this unwonted hour! ♦ at this very moment ♦ be ushered into this world ♦ before this ♦ between this and that ♦ beyond this ♦ bother this lock! ♦ bottled in this country ♦ bust this ♦ by this ♦ by this hat! ♦ by this means ♦ by this time ♦ by this way ♦ depart this life ♦ do you think he is likely to move in this affair? ♦ doing this ♦ ere this ♦ failing this ♦ far be it from me to do this ♦ for this moment ♦ for this purpose ♦ for this reason ♦ for this time ♦ from this ♦ from this day forth ♦ from this it may be concluded that ♦ from this place ♦ from this side ♦ from this time forth ♦ from this time forward ♦ from this time on ♦ from this time onwards ♦ go like this with your left hand ♦ go this instant ♦ hack it in this business ♦ he can't admire this enough ♦ here comes this terror! ♦ how do you find this wine? ♦ how does this dress unfasten? ♦ how long have you had this room? ♦ how much is this bag? ♦ how much is this book? ♦ how much this book costs? ♦ i hate to say this but ♦ i have had no notice of this ♦ i will have this ♦ i will take this ♦ i will take this myself ♦ in saying this ♦ in spite of this ♦ in the course of this ♦ in this ♦ in this case ♦ in this category ♦ in this connection ♦ in this context ♦ in this country ♦ in this day and age ♦ in this days ♦ in this instance ♦ in this manner ♦ in this moment ♦ in this neck of the woods ♦ in this place ♦ in this quarter ♦ in this regard ♦ in this respect ♦ in this sense ♦ in this time ♦ in this way ♦ in this wise ♦ in this world ♦ is this the right way to? ♦ is this the way? ♦ it all amounts to this ♦ it comes to this ♦ just this moment ♦ just this once ♦ leave this matter. Additional references.

Beginning with "THIS": this-and-that, this-election, this-heah, this-in, this-ism, this-is-old-hat-to-me, this-represents, this-that, this-there, this-worldly, this-you.

Ending with "THIS": day-this, enough-of-this, how-will-he-get-out-of-this, information-this, landscape-this, let's-talk-about-this, means-this, mosaic-this, note-this, on-this, organizations--this, others-this, post-this, pressures-this, purity-this, rank-this, remembers-this, spirit-this, th-this, to-this, type-this, us-this, wipers-this.

Containing "THIS": christ-this-is-so-delicious-it-seems-a-shame-to-go-on-about-it-but-i-feel-it-is-my-duty, come-on-fred-we-give-you-all-this-advertising-how-about-an-in-depth-profile, drink-this-and-score, every-this-and-thatspins, Lee-in-this-house-lee, look-here-this-sort-of-thing-won't-do-at-all-you-know, my-man-once-made-this-pass-at-her-at-a-party-but, ok-let's-discuss-this-together, out-of-this-world, what's-happening-i-don't-believe-this-honey, who-is-this-jerk-and-why-am-i-married-to-him.

Afrikaans

dit (it, that, that over there, them, these, this here, those), hierdie (these), dit hierdie (these, this here), dié (those). (various references)

Albanian

ky (it, that, these, this here), kjo (it, that, these, this here). (various references)

Arabic 

‏هن (their, them, they, those), ‏هولاء (that), ‏هو (he, it, its), ‏هذه (such, that), ‏هذا (it, such, that, there). (various references)

Basque

honetatik, hau. (various references)

Breton

setu (this is), porzh-mañ (this depot), gartenn-vank-mañ (this credit card), beure-mañ (this morning). (various references)

Bulgarian 

тоя, този (that), тоз, ей толкова. (various references)

Catalan

aquesta (these, this here). (various references)

Chinese 

這項 , 這樣 (like this, such, this way), 這位 , 這個 , 這 (these), 这, 本 (basis, foundation, origin, root, roots or stems of plants, source, the current), 此 (these), 滋 (excite, nourish), 斯 , 今 (current, modern, now, present, today). (various references)

Croatian

ovom, ovo, ove. (various references)

Czech

toto, tento. (various references)

Danish

i (for, in, inside, into, on, per, thou, within, ye, you, you formal, you formal plural), dette, denne. (various references)

Dutch

dit (these, this here), dit hier (these, this here). (various references)

Esperanto

tiun (that), tiu ĉi, tiu (that, that ... over there, that one, that one over there, yonder), tio ĉi (these, this here), ’i, ĉi tiu, ĉi tio (these, this here). (various references)

Estonian

see (it, that, this/that), seda (some of this). (various references)

Faeroese

hetta (bonnet, cap, cowl, hood, these, this here), hesin, hendan. (various references)

Farsi 

این . (various references)

Finnish