📖 T — The English dictionary · page 33

toenail — Everyday, meaning 1: The hard, thin, flat covering on the top of the end of each toe, like a fingernail but on your foot.↗tree and pragmatics of: The hard, thin, flat covering on the top… Example: I have ten toenails, one on each toe.↗tree and pragmatics of: I have ten toenails, one on each toe. · Mum cut my toenails after my bath.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum cut my toenails after my bath. · Cut toenails straight across so they do not hurt.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cut toenails straight across so they do not… · My big toenail went black when I dropped a brick on it.↗tree and pragmatics of: My big toenail went black when I dropped… · Toenails grow more slowly than fingernails.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toenails grow more slowly than fingernails. · She painted her toenails pink for the party.↗tree and pragmatics of: She painted her toenails pink for the party. · The cat's claws are like very sharp toenails.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cat's claws are like very sharp toenails. · An ingrown toenail can be sore, so tell an adult.↗tree and pragmatics of: An ingrown toenail can be sore, so tell…

toffee — Everyday, meaning 1: A hard or chewy brown sweet made by boiling sugar and butter.↗tree and pragmatics of: A hard or chewy brown sweet made by… Everyday, meaning 2: A single sweet of this kind.↗tree and pragmatics of: A single sweet of this kind. e.g. "a toffee".↗tree and pragmatics of: 'a toffee'. Example: Grandma made sticky toffee pudding.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma made sticky toffee pudding. · I bought a bag of toffees.↗tree and pragmatics of: I bought a bag of toffees. · Toffee apples are sold at the fair.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toffee apples are sold at the fair. · Chewy toffee can pull out loose teeth!↗tree and pragmatics of: Chewy toffee can pull out loose teeth! · He can't sing for toffee.↗tree and pragmatics of: He can't sing for toffee. · The sugar turned into golden toffee.↗tree and pragmatics of: The sugar turned into golden toffee.

tofu — Everyday, meaning 1: Tofu is a soft white food made from soya milk pressed into blocks, eaten a lot in China, Japan and other Asian countries and by vegetarians.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tofu is a soft white food made from… Everyday, meaning 2: Tofu is a source of protein instead of meat.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tofu is a source of protein instead of… Example: We had tofu in our stir-fry tonight.↗tree and pragmatics of: We had tofu in our stir-fry tonight. · Tofu is made from soya beans.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tofu is made from soya beans. · My vegetarian friend eats tofu instead of chicken.↗tree and pragmatics of: My vegetarian friend eats tofu instead of chicken. · Tofu has hardly any taste on its own.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tofu has hardly any taste on its own. · Crispy fried tofu is my favourite.↗tree and pragmatics of: Crispy fried tofu is my favourite. · Miso soup has little cubes of tofu in it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Miso soup has little cubes of tofu in… · Tofu is a good source of protein.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tofu is a good source of protein.

together — Everyday, meaning 1: Together means with each other, in one place or at the same time: «We play together».↗tree and pragmatics of: Together means with each other, in one place… Everyday, meaning 2: Together means joined into one group or one thing: «Glue the pieces together».↗tree and pragmatics of: Together means joined into one group or one… Everyday, meaning 3: Together can mean added up: «Together they have 15».↗tree and pragmatics of: Together can mean added up: «Together they have… Everyday, meaning 4: (casual) To be together is to be boyfriend and girlfriend.↗tree and pragmatics of: To be together is to be boyfriend and… Everyday, meaning 5: (casual) «Get it together», «pull yourself together» mean calm down and get organised; «a together person» is calm and sensible.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Get it together», «pull yourself together» mean calm… Everyday, meaning 6: (formal) Exams say «combined», «jointly», «collectively», «in aggregate» or «taken together» for together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Exams say «combined», «jointly», «collectively», «in aggregate» or… Example: When we put two groups together, we add.↗tree and pragmatics of: When we put two groups together, we add. · Tom and Zoe have 15 marbles together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tom and Zoe have 15 marbles together. · How many apples do they have together?↗tree and pragmatics of: How many apples do they have together? · Let's sing the song all together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Let's sing the song all together. · Glue the two pieces of card together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Glue the two pieces of card together. · Mix the flour and the eggs together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mix the flour and the eggs together. · Hold hands and stay together in the crowd.↗tree and pragmatics of: Hold hands and stay together in the crowd. · We're having a get-together, 8 of us plus nan.↗tree and pragmatics of: We're having a get-together, 8 of us plus… · Get your act together, it's 12 not 21!↗tree and pragmatics of: Get your act together, it's 12 not 21! · Pull yourself together, it's only a scratch.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pull yourself together, it's only a scratch. · Two pupils jointly possess 15 marbles.↗tree and pragmatics of: Two pupils jointly possess 15 marbles. Given that one holds 6, determine the holding of the other.↗tree and pragmatics of: Given that one holds 6, determine the holding… · The combined mass of the two parcels is 9 kilograms.↗tree and pragmatics of: The combined mass of the two parcels is… · Birds of a feather flock together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Birds of a feather flock together. · And he put them all together into ward three days.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he put them all together into ward… (Torah GEN.42.17, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.42.17, JPS 1917 · And they gathered them together in heaps; and the land stank.↗tree and pragmatics of: And they gathered them together in heaps; and… (Torah EXO.8.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.8.14, JPS 1917 · Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not plow with an ox and… (Torah DEU.22.10, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.22.10, JPS 1917 · Both low and high, rich and poor together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Both low and high, rich and poor together. (Writings PSA.49.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.49.3, JPS 1917 · Will two walk together, except they have agreed?↗tree and pragmatics of: Will two walk together, except they have agreed? (Prophets AMO.3.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets AMO.3.3, JPS 1917 · Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.'↗tree and pragmatics of: Come now therefore, and let us take counsel… (Writings NEH.6.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.6.7, JPS 1917

toggle — Everyday, meaning 1: A toggle is a short piece of wood, plastic or metal used like a button: it is pushed through a loop to fasten a coat or bag, as on a duffel coat.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toggle is a short piece of wood,… Everyday, meaning 2: (computing) A toggle is a switch or button that turns something on or off, one press changing it each time.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toggle is a switch or button that… Everyday, meaning 3: (verb) To toggle means to switch between two states or options, like on and off.↗tree and pragmatics of: To toggle means to switch between two states… e.g. "Toggle between the two windows."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Toggle between the two windows.' Everyday, meaning 4: A toggle is also the sliding stopper on a drawstring.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toggle is also the sliding stopper on… Example: My duffel coat has wooden toggles instead of buttons.↗tree and pragmatics of: My duffel coat has wooden toggles instead of… · Tap the toggle to turn on dark mode.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tap the toggle to turn on dark mode. · Press the key to toggle between capital and small letters.↗tree and pragmatics of: Press the key to toggle between capital and… · The toggle switch on the lamp clicked on.↗tree and pragmatics of: The toggle switch on the lamp clicked on. · Pull the toggle to tighten the hood.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pull the toggle to tighten the hood. · You can toggle the sound on and off.↗tree and pragmatics of: You can toggle the sound on and off. · We used a toggle switch in our circuit project.↗tree and pragmatics of: We used a toggle switch in our circuit…

togs — Everyday, meaning 1: (Australia, Ireland) Togs are swimming costumes, swimmers.↗tree and pragmatics of: Togs are swimming costumes, swimmers. Everyday, meaning 2: (UK informal) Togs means clothes, especially for a special purpose: «football togs», «your best togs».↗tree and pragmatics of: Togs means clothes, especially for a special purpose:… Example: Don't forget your togs for swimming!↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't forget your togs for swimming! · We put our togs on and ran into the sea.↗tree and pragmatics of: We put our togs on and ran into… · Pack your football togs for PE.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pack your football togs for PE. · She got togged up for the party.↗tree and pragmatics of: She got togged up for the party. · My togs are still wet from yesterday.↗tree and pragmatics of: My togs are still wet from yesterday. · Everyone wore their Sunday togs.↗tree and pragmatics of: Everyone wore their Sunday togs.

toil — Everyday, meaning 1: To toil is to work very hard for a long time, usually at tiring work.↗tree and pragmatics of: To toil is to work very hard for… Everyday, meaning 2: To toil can mean to move slowly and with great effort: «toil up a hill».↗tree and pragmatics of: To toil can mean to move slowly and… Everyday, meaning 3: (noun) Toil is hard, tiring work.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toil is hard, tiring work. Everyday, meaning 4: (old) Toils, plural, are nets or traps: «caught in the toils».↗tree and pragmatics of: Toils, plural, are nets or traps: «caught in… Example: The farmers toiled in the fields all day.↗tree and pragmatics of: The farmers toiled in the fields all day. · We toiled up the steep hill with our backpacks.↗tree and pragmatics of: We toiled up the steep hill with our… · Children once toiled in factories and mines.↗tree and pragmatics of: Children once toiled in factories and mines. · After years of toil he built his own house.↗tree and pragmatics of: After years of toil he built his own… · «Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not.»↗tree and pragmatics of: «Consider the lilies of the field, how they… · The ants toiled to carry the crumbs home.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ants toiled to carry the crumbs home. · Those who have all the toil do not always get the profit.↗tree and pragmatics of: Those who have all the toil do not… · And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh: 'for God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And Joseph called the name of the first-born… (Torah GEN.41.51, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.51, JPS 1917 · And we cried unto the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice, and saw our affliction, and our toil, and our oppression.↗tree and pragmatics of: And we cried unto the LORD, the God… (Torah DEU.26.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.26.7, JPS 1917 · And he called his name Noah, saying: 'This same shall comfort us in our work and in the toil of our hands, which cometh from the ground which the LORD hath cursed.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And he called his name Noah, saying: 'This… (Torah GEN.5.29, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.5.29, JPS 1917 · The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and toil addeth nothing thereto.↗tree and pragmatics of: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich,… (Writings PRO.10.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.10.22, JPS 1917 · For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon the toils.↗tree and pragmatics of: For he is cast into a net by… (Writings JOB.18.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.18.8, JPS 1917 · It hath wearied itself with toil; yet its great filth goeth not forth out of it, yea, its noisome filth.↗tree and pragmatics of: It hath wearied itself with toil; yet its… (Prophets EZK.24.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.24.12, JPS 1917

toilet — Everyday, meaning 1: A large bowl with a seat that you use to get rid of wee and poo, then flush with water.↗tree and pragmatics of: A large bowl with a seat that you… Everyday, meaning 2: A room with a toilet in it (UK: toilet, loo; US: bathroom, restroom; Australia: toilet, loo, dunny — informal).↗tree and pragmatics of: A room with a toilet in it UK:… Everyday, meaning 3: Old use: washing and dressing yourself.↗tree and pragmatics of: Old use: washing and dressing yourself. Example: Always wash your hands after using the toilet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Always wash your hands after using the toilet. · Please flush the toilet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Please flush the toilet. · May I go to the toilet, please?↗tree and pragmatics of: May I go to the toilet, please? · We ran out of toilet paper.↗tree and pragmatics of: We ran out of toilet paper. · The public toilets are next to the park café.↗tree and pragmatics of: The public toilets are next to the park… · Don't flush wipes down the toilet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't flush wipes down the toilet. · Close the toilet lid before you flush.↗tree and pragmatics of: Close the toilet lid before you flush. · In America people often say «restroom» instead of «toilet».↗tree and pragmatics of: In America people often say «restroom» instead of… · When he had finished his unusual toilet, Ototachibana brought him her mirror.↗tree and pragmatics of: When he had finished his unusual toilet, Ototachibana…

toilette — Everyday, meaning 1: (formal, old-fashioned, from French) Toilette is the process of washing, dressing and doing your hair, as in making her toilette.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toilette is the process of washing, dressing and… Everyday, meaning 2: (French) In French, toilette also means a toilet or washroom (usually toilettes).↗tree and pragmatics of: In French, toilette also means a toilet or… It sounds like twah-LET.↗tree and pragmatics of: It sounds like twah-LET. Everyday, meaning 3: (old-fashioned) A toilette is a woman's elegant outfit.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toilette is a woman's elegant outfit. Example: The lady finished her toilette before the ball.↗tree and pragmatics of: The lady finished her toilette before the ball. · She made her morning toilette by the window.↗tree and pragmatics of: She made her morning toilette by the window. · Où sont les toilettes? means Where are the toilets?↗tree and pragmatics of: Où sont les toilettes? means Where are the… (French)↗tree and pragmatics of: French · The cat licked its paws in its careful toilette.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cat licked its paws in its careful… · In the old book, the duchess wore a splendid toilette.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the old book, the duchess wore a… · The maid helped her mistress with her toilette.↗tree and pragmatics of: The maid helped her mistress with her toilette. · One morning the two travellers noticed the old woman's most careful toilette: how careful she was in the arrangement of her hair and the set of her kasabah and puts.↗tree and pragmatics of: One morning the two travellers noticed the old…

token — Everyday, meaning 1: A token is a round piece of metal or plastic used instead of a coin, for example in games or machines.↗tree and pragmatics of: A token is a round piece of metal… Everyday, meaning 2: A token is a card or voucher that you can exchange for goods: a book token (UK).↗tree and pragmatics of: A token is a card or voucher that… Everyday, meaning 3: A token of something is a sign or symbol of a feeling: a token of thanks.↗tree and pragmatics of: A token of something is a sign or… Everyday, meaning 4: As an adjective, token means small and done only for show: a token effort.↗tree and pragmatics of: As an adjective, token means small and done… Everyday, meaning 5: (computers) A token is a piece of text or a code that a program reads or that proves who you are.↗tree and pragmatics of: A token is a piece of text or… Example: Put a token in the slot to play the game.↗tree and pragmatics of: Put a token in the slot to play… · I got a book token for my birthday.↗tree and pragmatics of: I got a book token for my birthday. · She gave him a flower as a token of thanks.↗tree and pragmatics of: She gave him a flower as a token… · Move your token three squares forward.↗tree and pragmatics of: Move your token three squares forward. · He made only a token effort to tidy his room.↗tree and pragmatics of: He made only a token effort to tidy… · By the same token, you must help too.↗tree and pragmatics of: By the same token, you must help too. · The program splits the sentence into tokens.↗tree and pragmatics of: The program splits the sentence into tokens. · “This is a token of my thanks!”↗tree and pragmatics of: “This is a token of my thanks!” · But if this thing be true, that the tokens of virginity were not found in the damsel; (Torah DEU.22.20, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: But if this thing be true, that the… · I have set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between Me and the earth.↗tree and pragmatics of: I have set My bow in the cloud,… (Torah GEN.9.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.9.13, JPS 1917 · And ye shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of a covenant betwixt Me and you.↗tree and pragmatics of: And ye shall be circumcised in the flesh… (Torah GEN.17.11, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.17.11, JPS 1917 · Have ye not asked them that go by the way; and will ye misdeem their tokens, (Writings JOB.21.29, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Have ye not asked them that go by… · That frustrateth the tokens of the imposters, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish; (Prophets ISA.44.25, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: That frustrateth the tokens of the imposters, and… · Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have dealt kindly with you, that ye also will deal kindly with my father's house — and give me a true token — (Prophets JOS.2.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me…

tolerable — Everyday, meaning 1: Tolerable means fairly good, not great but good enough to be pleased with.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tolerable means fairly good, not great but good… Everyday, meaning 2: Tolerable means able to be put up with, though not nice.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tolerable means able to be put up with,… Example: The Russian merchant made a tolerable fortune.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Russian merchant made a tolerable fortune. · The soup was tolerable, though a bit salty.↗tree and pragmatics of: The soup was tolerable, though a bit salty. · It was a tolerable day, not wonderful but not bad.↗tree and pragmatics of: It was a tolerable day, not wonderful but… · The noise was tolerable for one evening.↗tree and pragmatics of: The noise was tolerable for one evening.

tolerably — Everyday, meaning 1: Tolerably means fairly well or quite; not very well, but well enough.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tolerably means fairly well or quite; not very… Everyday, meaning 2: Tolerably means to a fair degree, not extremely.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tolerably means to a fair degree, not extremely. Example: I get on tolerably at school.↗tree and pragmatics of: I get on tolerably at school. · He met a man with a tolerably good horse.↗tree and pragmatics of: He met a man with a tolerably good… · The voyage was tolerably quiet.↗tree and pragmatics of: The voyage was tolerably quiet. · She can swim tolerably well for her age.↗tree and pragmatics of: She can swim tolerably well for her age.

tolerance — Everyday, meaning 1: Tolerance is accepting and respecting people whose beliefs, ways of life or opinions are different from yours, even if you disagree.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tolerance is accepting and respecting people whose beliefs,… Everyday, meaning 2: Tolerance is being able to put up with something unpleasant, such as pain, heat or noise: «a low tolerance for cold».↗tree and pragmatics of: Tolerance is being able to put up with… Everyday, meaning 3: (health) Tolerance is when the body gets used to a medicine or drug so it works less.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tolerance is when the body gets used to… Everyday, meaning 4: (maths, engineering) A tolerance is the small amount by which a measurement is allowed to be different from the exact size.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tolerance is the small amount by which… Example: Our school teaches tolerance and respect for all faiths.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our school teaches tolerance and respect for all… · The school has zero tolerance for bullying.↗tree and pragmatics of: The school has zero tolerance for bullying. · Desert plants have a high tolerance for heat.↗tree and pragmatics of: Desert plants have a high tolerance for heat. · I have a low tolerance for spicy food.↗tree and pragmatics of: I have a low tolerance for spicy food. · Some medicines stop working as well because the body builds up tolerance.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some medicines stop working as well because the… · The bolt must be 20 mm, with a tolerance of 0.1 mm.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bolt must be 20 mm, with a… · Tolerance means living kindly with people who are different.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tolerance means living kindly with people who are…

tolerant — Everyday, meaning 1: Accepting and respecting other people's beliefs, ways of life or opinions, even when they are different from yours.↗tree and pragmatics of: Accepting and respecting other people's beliefs, ways of… Everyday, meaning 2: Patient with things that might annoy you.↗tree and pragmatics of: Patient with things that might annoy you. Everyday, meaning 3: (science) Able to survive or grow in difficult conditions: a drought-tolerant plant; also able to take a medicine or food without harm.↗tree and pragmatics of: Able to survive or grow in difficult conditions:… Example: Our school wants everyone to be tolerant of different beliefs.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our school wants everyone to be tolerant of… · Be tolerant when your little brother asks lots of questions.↗tree and pragmatics of: Be tolerant when your little brother asks lots… · Cacti are drought-tolerant plants.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cacti are drought-tolerant plants. · He is lactose intolerant, so he drinks oat milk.↗tree and pragmatics of: He is lactose intolerant, so he drinks oat… · A tolerant community welcomes newcomers.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tolerant community welcomes newcomers. · The teacher was tolerant of our noise before the holiday.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher was tolerant of our noise before…

tolerate — Everyday, meaning 1: To allow something you do not like or agree with, without stopping it.↗tree and pragmatics of: To allow something you do not like or… Everyday, meaning 2: To put up with something unpleasant without complaining.↗tree and pragmatics of: To put up with something unpleasant without complaining. Everyday, meaning 3: To be able to take something without being harmed, like a plant tolerating frost or a body tolerating a medicine.↗tree and pragmatics of: To be able to take something without being… Example: Bullying will not be tolerated at our school.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bullying will not be tolerated at our school. · I can't tolerate loud noise when I'm reading.↗tree and pragmatics of: I can't tolerate loud noise when I'm reading. · Cactus plants tolerate dry weather.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cactus plants tolerate dry weather. · We should tolerate different opinions.↗tree and pragmatics of: We should tolerate different opinions. · Some people can't tolerate milk.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some people can't tolerate milk. · The teacher tolerated a little chatter during art.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher tolerated a little chatter during art. · Camels can tolerate great heat.↗tree and pragmatics of: Camels can tolerate great heat.