In literature the word “things” functions as a versatile placeholder that can signify everything from tangible objects and mundane tasks to abstract ideas and profound moral concepts. For example, in Galen’s treatise it marks an element of nature fundamental to understanding human temperament ([1]), while in biblical texts “things” spans from meaningless materiality to elements of cosmic order and divine creation ([2], [3]). In more modern narratives, “things” often captures fleeting thoughts, personal belongings, or even the chaotic randomness of life as seen in works by L. M. Montgomery and Mark Twain ([4], [5]). Philosophers like John Locke also employ the term to denote the subjective interplay of pleasure and pain in human experience ([6]), and its use in dialogue or narrative—ranging from the practical to the metaphysical—underscores its linguistic flexibility and rich connotation across genres ([7], [8]).