📖 T — The English dictionary · page 29

tillage — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: Farming the land: plowing and planting the soil, or land that is farmed.↗tree and pragmatics of: Farming the land: plowing and planting the soil,… Example: A haughty look, and a proud heart — the tillage of the wicked is sin.↗tree and pragmatics of: A haughty look, and a proud heart —… (Writings PRO.21.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.21.4, JPS 1917 · Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is swept away by want of righteousness.↗tree and pragmatics of: Much food is in the tillage of the… (Writings PRO.13.23, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.13.23, JPS 1917 · and over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub; (Writings 1CH.27.26, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: and over them that did the work of…

tiller — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: A person who works the land, a farmer.↗tree and pragmatics of: A person who works the land, a farmer. Example: If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the tillers thereof to be disappointed — (Writings JOB.31.39, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: If I have eaten the fruits thereof without…

tillest — Early Modern English, meaning 1: «tillest» means «you till», a form of «till»: Till means until, up to a time: open from 9 till 5.↗tree and pragmatics of: «tillest» means «you till», a form of «till»:… Example: When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a wanderer shalt thou be in the earth.'↗tree and pragmatics of: When thou tillest the ground, it shall not… (Torah GEN.4.12, JPS 1917)

tilt — Everyday, meaning 1: To move something so that one side is higher than the other; to lean or slope.↗tree and pragmatics of: To move something so that one side is… Everyday, meaning 2: As a noun, a sloping position or a lean.↗tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, a sloping position or a… e.g. "The picture is on a tilt."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'The picture is on a tilt.' Everyday, meaning 3: To be at full tilt means to go at top speed, as fast as possible.↗tree and pragmatics of: To be at full tilt means to go… Example: Tilt the jug slowly so the water pours out.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tilt the jug slowly so the water pours… · The puppy tilted its head when it heard the whistle.↗tree and pragmatics of: The puppy tilted its head when it heard… · The Earth's tilt gives us summer and winter.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Earth's tilt gives us summer and winter. · Do not tilt your chair back; you could fall.↗tree and pragmatics of: Do not tilt your chair back; you could… · The table tilted and the cups slid off.↗tree and pragmatics of: The table tilted and the cups slid off. · The ship tilted in the strong wind.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ship tilted in the strong wind. · She ran at full tilt to catch the bus.↗tree and pragmatics of: She ran at full tilt to catch the… · And when a moment later Schurka joined her, they set off at full tilt to the stone tower where Martin was a prisoner, taking the rolls with them.↗tree and pragmatics of: And when a moment later Schurka joined her,… · Thus, the Sefer Yetzirah may have believed two di- bits, 0 and j , a tilting symbolization of the creation, out of chaos or nothing, of the universe, by the power of the Deity.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thus, the Sefer Yetzirah may have believed two… (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according… · Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will send unto him them that tilt up, and they shall tilt him up; and they shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles in pieces.↗tree and pragmatics of: Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD,… (Prophets JER.48.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.48.12, JPS 1917

tilted — Everyday, meaning 1: Leaning or sloping, with one side higher than the other.↗tree and pragmatics of: Leaning or sloping, with one side higher than… Everyday, meaning 2: The past form of "tilt".↗tree and pragmatics of: The past form of 'tilt'. e.g. "She tilted the box."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'She tilted the box.' Example: The picture on the wall is tilted.↗tree and pragmatics of: The picture on the wall is tilted. · He tilted the bottle and poured the juice.↗tree and pragmatics of: He tilted the bottle and poured the juice. · The Earth spins on a tilted axis.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Earth spins on a tilted axis. · The dog looked at me with its head tilted.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dog looked at me with its head… · The old fence was tilted after the storm.↗tree and pragmatics of: The old fence was tilted after the storm. · She tilted the umbrella against the wind.↗tree and pragmatics of: She tilted the umbrella against the wind. · From shoulder to shoulder he tilted his head.↗tree and pragmatics of: From shoulder to shoulder he tilted his head.

timber — Everyday, meaning 1: Timber is wood that is cut and used for building or making things.↗tree and pragmatics of: Timber is wood that is cut and used… Everyday, meaning 2: Timbers are the large wooden beams of a building or ship.↗tree and pragmatics of: Timbers are the large wooden beams of a… Everyday, meaning 3: Timber! is a shout made by tree-cutters to warn people that a tree is falling.↗tree and pragmatics of: Timber! is a shout made by tree-cutters to… Example: The shed is built from timber.↗tree and pragmatics of: The shed is built from timber. · Old Tudor houses have black timber frames.↗tree and pragmatics of: Old Tudor houses have black timber frames. · The ship's timbers creaked in the storm.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ship's timbers creaked in the storm. · Logs are taken to the mill to be cut into timber.↗tree and pragmatics of: Logs are taken to the mill to be… · Timber! shouted the woodcutter as the tree fell.↗tree and pragmatics of: Timber! shouted the woodcutter as the tree fell. · The forest is grown for timber.↗tree and pragmatics of: The forest is grown for timber. · They had hardly reached the other side when there was a crashing of beams and timbers.↗tree and pragmatics of: They had hardly reached the other side when… · And he shall break down the house, the stones of it, and the timber thereof, and all the mortar of the house; and he shall carry them forth out of the city into an unclean place.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he shall break down the house, the… (Torah LEV.14.45, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.14.45, JPS 1917 · So Hiram gave Solomon timber of cedar and timber of cypress according to all his desire.↗tree and pragmatics of: So Hiram gave Solomon timber of cedar and… (Prophets 1KI.5.24, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.5.24, JPS 1917 · For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.↗tree and pragmatics of: For the stone shall cry out of the… (Prophets HAB.2.11, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HAB.2.11, JPS 1917 · even to prepare me timber in abundance; for the house which I am about to build shall be great and wonderful.↗tree and pragmatics of: even to prepare me timber in abundance; for… (Writings 2CH.2.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.2.8, JPS 1917

timbrel — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: A small hand drum or tambourine, played with dancing.↗tree and pragmatics of: A small hand drum or tambourine, played with… Example: And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.↗tree and pragmatics of: And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron,… (Torah EXO.15.20, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.20, JPS 1917 · Take up the melody, and sound the timbrel, the sweet harp with the psaltery.↗tree and pragmatics of: Take up the melody, and sound the timbrel,… (Writings PSA.81.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.81.3, JPS 1917 · They sing to the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the pipe.↗tree and pragmatics of: They sing to the timbrel and harp, and… (Writings JOB.21.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.21.12, JPS 1917 · Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and the pipe.↗tree and pragmatics of: Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise… (Writings PSA.150.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.150.4, JPS 1917

time — Everyday, meaning 1: Time is what we measure with clocks in seconds, minutes, hours, days and years.↗tree and pragmatics of: Time is what we measure with clocks in… Everyday, meaning 2: The time is the hour and minutes shown on a clock.↗tree and pragmatics of: The time is the hour and minutes shown… e.g. What time is it?↗tree and pragmatics of: What time is it? Everyday, meaning 3: A time is one occasion when something happens: the first time.↗tree and pragmatics of: A time is one occasion when something happens:… Everyday, meaning 4: «Times» means multiplied by: 3 times 4 is 12.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Times» means multiplied by: 3 times 4 is… Everyday, meaning 5: A time is a period in history or in life: in the time of the dinosaurs.↗tree and pragmatics of: A time is a period in history or… Everyday, meaning 6: To time something is to measure how long it takes.↗tree and pragmatics of: To time something is to measure how long… Everyday, meaning 7: (casual) «Time out» is a short break or a punishment of sitting quietly; «about time!» means at last, you are late.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Time out» is a short break or a… Everyday, meaning 8: (casual) «Have a good time» means enjoy yourself; «hard time» means trouble: «don't give me a hard time».↗tree and pragmatics of: «Have a good time» means enjoy yourself; «hard… Everyday, meaning 9: (rough, slang) «Doing time» means being in prison.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Doing time» means being in prison. Everyday, meaning 10: (formal) «Duration», «period», «interval» and «elapsed time» are stiff words: «Determine the duration of the journey.».↗tree and pragmatics of: «Duration», «period», «interval» and «elapsed time» are stiff… Everyday, meaning 11: In time can also mean early enough, before it is too late.↗tree and pragmatics of: In time can also mean early enough, before… Example: What time does the train leave?↗tree and pragmatics of: What time does the train leave? · It takes 20 minutes each time.↗tree and pragmatics of: It takes 20 minutes each time. · She jumped 5 times.↗tree and pragmatics of: She jumped 5 times. · He has 3 times as many cards as Ann.↗tree and pragmatics of: He has 3 times as many cards as… · Six times seven is forty-two.↗tree and pragmatics of: Six times seven is forty-two. · Be on time for school.↗tree and pragmatics of: Be on time for school. · We had a great time at the beach.↗tree and pragmatics of: We had a great time at the beach. · Time how long it takes the ice to melt.↗tree and pragmatics of: Time how long it takes the ice to… · bus at 8:40 its 8:25 now, how much time (casual)↗tree and pragmatics of: bus at 8:40 its 8:25 now, how much… · About time!↗tree and pragmatics of: About time! You said 10 minutes, it's been 40.↗tree and pragmatics of: You said 10 minutes, it's been 40. (rough)↗tree and pragmatics of: rough · His uncle is doing time for robbery.↗tree and pragmatics of: His uncle is doing time for robbery. (slang)↗tree and pragmatics of: slang · Determine the duration, in minutes, of a journey commencing at 14:20 and concluding at 15:05.↗tree and pragmatics of: Determine the duration, in minutes, of a journey… (formal exam)↗tree and pragmatics of: formal exam · The girls arrived just in time.↗tree and pragmatics of: The girls arrived just in time. · And I besought the LORD at that time, saying: (Torah DEU.3.23, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: And I besought the LORD at that time,… · But the LORD hearkened unto me that time also.↗tree and pragmatics of: But the LORD hearkened unto me that time… (Torah DEU.9.19, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.9.19, JPS 1917 · For except we had lingered, surely we had now returned a second time.'↗tree and pragmatics of: For except we had lingered, surely we had… (Torah GEN.43.10, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.43.10, JPS 1917 · Then did Libnah revolt at the same time.↗tree and pragmatics of: Then did Libnah revolt at the same time. (Prophets 2KI.8.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.8.22, JPS 1917 · And the LORD called Samuel again the third time.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD called Samuel again the third… (Prophets 1SA.3.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.3.8, JPS 1917 · Or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?↗tree and pragmatics of: Or knowest thou the time when they bring… (Writings JOB.39.2, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.39.2, JPS 1917

timekeeper — Everyday, meaning 1: A timekeeper is a person who keeps track of time in a game, race or event, often with a stopwatch, and says when time is up.↗tree and pragmatics of: A timekeeper is a person who keeps track… Everyday, meaning 2: A good timekeeper is someone who is always on time: «She is an excellent timekeeper».↗tree and pragmatics of: A good timekeeper is someone who is always… Everyday, meaning 3: A timekeeper can also be a clock or watch, judged by how accurately it keeps time.↗tree and pragmatics of: A timekeeper can also be a clock or… Example: I was the timekeeper for the 100-metre race.↗tree and pragmatics of: I was the timekeeper for the 100-metre race. · The timekeeper blew the whistle when time was up.↗tree and pragmatics of: The timekeeper blew the whistle when time was… · My teacher says I am a good timekeeper.↗tree and pragmatics of: My teacher says I am a good timekeeper. · The old clock is still an accurate timekeeper.↗tree and pragmatics of: The old clock is still an accurate timekeeper. · The timekeeper recorded 14.5 seconds for Sam.↗tree and pragmatics of: The timekeeper recorded 14.5 seconds for Sam. · In group work, one person is the timekeeper.↗tree and pragmatics of: In group work, one person is the timekeeper.

timekeeping — Everyday, meaning 1: Being on time, arriving and finishing when you should.↗tree and pragmatics of: Being on time, arriving and finishing when you… Everyday, meaning 2: Measuring and recording time, for example in a race or a game.↗tree and pragmatics of: Measuring and recording time, for example in a… Everyday, meaning 3: How well a clock or watch keeps the right time.↗tree and pragmatics of: How well a clock or watch keeps the… Example: His timekeeping is excellent; he is never late.↗tree and pragmatics of: His timekeeping is excellent; he is never late. · The teacher spoke to us about poor timekeeping.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher spoke to us about poor timekeeping. · Timekeeping at the swimming gala was done with stopwatches.↗tree and pragmatics of: Timekeeping at the swimming gala was done with… · Sundials were an early form of timekeeping.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sundials were an early form of timekeeping. · Good timekeeping matters when you have a train to catch.↗tree and pragmatics of: Good timekeeping matters when you have a train… · A race starting at 10:15 and ending at 10:52 lasted 37 minutes.↗tree and pragmatics of: A race starting at 10:15 and ending at…

timeline — Everyday, meaning 1: A timeline is a line or chart showing events in the order they happened, with times marked along it.↗tree and pragmatics of: A timeline is a line or chart showing… Everyday, meaning 2: A timeline is also a plan of when things need to be done.↗tree and pragmatics of: A timeline is also a plan of when… Everyday, meaning 3: On social media, a timeline is the list of posts you see, newest first.↗tree and pragmatics of: On social media, a timeline is the list… Example: We made a timeline of the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.↗tree and pragmatics of: We made a timeline of the Stone Age,… · Put these events in order on the timeline.↗tree and pragmatics of: Put these events in order on the timeline. · My timeline shows when I learned to walk and talk.↗tree and pragmatics of: My timeline shows when I learned to walk… · The timeline goes from left to right.↗tree and pragmatics of: The timeline goes from left to right. · Our project timeline says we finish next week.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our project timeline says we finish next week. · Use the timeline to count how many years apart the events were.↗tree and pragmatics of: Use the timeline to count how many years… · The scientist drew a timeline of the dinosaurs.↗tree and pragmatics of: The scientist drew a timeline of the dinosaurs. · New posts appear at the top of your timeline.↗tree and pragmatics of: New posts appear at the top of your…

timely — Everyday, meaning 1: Timely means happening at just the right moment, when it is most needed.↗tree and pragmatics of: Timely means happening at just the right moment,… Example: Her timely help saved the boy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her timely help saved the boy. · Thank you for your timely warning.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thank you for your timely warning. · The rain came at a timely moment for the farmers.↗tree and pragmatics of: The rain came at a timely moment for…

timepiece — Everyday, meaning 1: A clock or watch; any instrument for measuring time.↗tree and pragmatics of: A clock or watch; any instrument for measuring… Example: Grandad's gold timepiece still ticks.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandad's gold timepiece still ticks. · The White Rabbit looked at his timepiece and ran.↗tree and pragmatics of: The White Rabbit looked at his timepiece and… · A sundial is an ancient timepiece.↗tree and pragmatics of: A sundial is an ancient timepiece. · The museum shows timepieces from long ago.↗tree and pragmatics of: The museum shows timepieces from long ago. · The Hatter's timepiece told the day, not the hour.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Hatter's timepiece told the day, not the… · Ships needed a very accurate timepiece to find their way.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ships needed a very accurate timepiece to find…

timer — Everyday, meaning 1: A timer is a device that measures how much time passes and often rings or beeps when a set time is over, like a kitchen timer.↗tree and pragmatics of: A timer is a device that measures how… Everyday, meaning 2: A timer can also turn a machine on or off automatically at a set time.↗tree and pragmatics of: A timer can also turn a machine on… Example: Set the timer for ten minutes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Set the timer for ten minutes. · The timer beeped, so the cookies were ready.↗tree and pragmatics of: The timer beeped, so the cookies were ready. · We used a timer to see who could run fastest.↗tree and pragmatics of: We used a timer to see who could… · The teacher turned over the sand timer.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher turned over the sand timer. · The heating comes on with a timer.↗tree and pragmatics of: The heating comes on with a timer. · The egg timer has sand in it.↗tree and pragmatics of: The egg timer has sand in it. · When the timer goes off, it is time to tidy up.↗tree and pragmatics of: When the timer goes off, it is time… · My phone has a timer for brushing my teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: My phone has a timer for brushing my…

times — Everyday, meaning 1: Times tells how many copies of a number are put together: «5 times 6» means 5 × 6.↗tree and pragmatics of: Times tells how many copies of a number… Everyday, meaning 2: Times tells how often something happens: «I rang 4 times».↗tree and pragmatics of: Times tells how often something happens: «I rang… Everyday, meaning 3: Times can mean periods in history or life: «in old times», «hard times».↗tree and pragmatics of: Times can mean periods in history or life:… Everyday, meaning 4: To time something is to measure how long it takes: «She times the race».↗tree and pragmatics of: To time something is to measure how long… Everyday, meaning 5: (casual) «Times» can mean a good or bad experience: «good times!»; «loads of times» means very often.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Times» can mean a good or bad experience:… Everyday, meaning 6: (rude) «How many times do I have to tell you?» shows anger, not a real question.↗tree and pragmatics of: «How many times do I have to tell… Everyday, meaning 7: (formal) Exams say «multiplied by», «the product of», «-fold» («threefold»), «on N occasions» and «a multiple of».↗tree and pragmatics of: Exams say «multiplied by», «the product of», «-fold»… Example: Ben has 3 times as many cards as Zoe.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ben has 3 times as many cards as… · Mia rang the bell 4 times.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mia rang the bell 4 times. · What is 5 times 6?↗tree and pragmatics of: What is 5 times 6? · I know my 9 times table.↗tree and pragmatics of: I know my 9 times table. · Take the medicine three times a day.↗tree and pragmatics of: Take the medicine three times a day. · In old times, people wrote with feathers.↗tree and pragmatics of: In old times, people wrote with feathers. · At times the wind was very strong.↗tree and pragmatics of: At times the wind was very strong. · I've told you a million times, it's 7 times 8 is 56.↗tree and pragmatics of: I've told you a million times, it's 7… · How many times do I gotta say it?↗tree and pragmatics of: How many times do I gotta say it? 12, not 13!↗tree and pragmatics of: 12, not 13! · Good times, mate, see ya next week.↗tree and pragmatics of: Good times, mate, see ya next week. · Compute the product of 7 and 8.↗tree and pragmatics of: Compute the product of 7 and 8. · The bell was sounded on four occasions; state the number of rings.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bell was sounded on four occasions; state… · Those times were not like ours.↗tree and pragmatics of: Those times were not like ours. · Three times thou shalt keep a feast unto Me in the year.↗tree and pragmatics of: Three times thou shalt keep a feast unto… (Torah EXO.23.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.23.14, JPS 1917 · Three times in the year all thy males shall appear before the Lord GOD.↗tree and pragmatics of: Three times in the year all thy males… (Torah EXO.23.17, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.23.17, JPS 1917 · Three times in the year shall all thy males appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel.↗tree and pragmatics of: Three times in the year shall all thy… (Torah EXO.34.23, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.34.23, JPS 1917 · Why hidest Thou Thyself in times of trouble?↗tree and pragmatics of: Why hidest Thou Thyself in times of trouble? (Writings PSA.10.1, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.10.1, JPS 1917 · Why are times not laid up by the Almighty?↗tree and pragmatics of: Why are times not laid up by the… (Writings JOB.24.1, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.24.1, JPS 1917 · and for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and for the first-fruits.↗tree and pragmatics of: and for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and… (Writings NEH.13.31, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.13.31, JPS 1917

timetable — Everyday, meaning 1: A timetable is a list or chart showing what happens at what time, like lessons at school.↗tree and pragmatics of: A timetable is a list or chart showing… Everyday, meaning 2: A timetable is a list of times when buses, trains or planes leave and arrive.↗tree and pragmatics of: A timetable is a list of times when… Everyday, meaning 3: To timetable something is to plan it for a certain time.↗tree and pragmatics of: To timetable something is to plan it for… Example: Check the timetable to see when maths is.↗tree and pragmatics of: Check the timetable to see when maths is. · The bus timetable says the next bus is at 4:15.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bus timetable says the next bus is… · PE is on the timetable on Wednesday.↗tree and pragmatics of: PE is on the timetable on Wednesday. · The train leaves at 9:20 and arrives at 10:05, so the trip takes 45 minutes.↗tree and pragmatics of: The train leaves at 9:20 and arrives at… · Mum printed the holiday timetable.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum printed the holiday timetable. · Our timetable changes next term.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our timetable changes next term. · The swimming lesson was timetabled for Friday.↗tree and pragmatics of: The swimming lesson was timetabled for Friday. · The station has a big timetable on the wall.↗tree and pragmatics of: The station has a big timetable on the…