3. By means of; by the agency of.

Through these hands this science has passed with great applause.

Sir W. Temple.

Material things are presented only through their senses.

Cheyne.

4. Over the whole surface or extent of; as, to ride through the

country; to look through an account.

5. Among or in the midst of; — used to denote passage; as, a fish swims

through the water; the light glimmers through a thicket.

6. From the beginning to the end of; to the end or conclusion of; as,

through life; through the year.

Through, adv. 1. From one end or side to the other; as, to pierce a

thing through.

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