📖 T — The English dictionary · page 35

tonic — Everyday, meaning 1: Tonic, or tonic water, is a fizzy drink with a slightly bitter taste.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tonic, or tonic water, is a fizzy drink… Everyday, meaning 2: A tonic is something that makes you feel better, stronger or happier: «The holiday was a real tonic».↗tree and pragmatics of: A tonic is something that makes you feel… Everyday, meaning 3: In the past, a tonic was a medicine people believed would make them stronger.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the past, a tonic was a medicine… Everyday, meaning 4: (music) The tonic is the first and main note of a musical scale or key, the «home» note, like C in C major.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tonic is the first and main note… Everyday, meaning 5: Hair tonic is a liquid put on hair.↗tree and pragmatics of: Hair tonic is a liquid put on hair. Example: The sunny weekend was a real tonic after the rainy week.↗tree and pragmatics of: The sunny weekend was a real tonic after… · Grandad drinks tonic water with ice and lemon.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandad drinks tonic water with ice and lemon. · Seeing my friends again was just the tonic I needed.↗tree and pragmatics of: Seeing my friends again was just the tonic… · In C major, the tonic is C.↗tree and pragmatics of: In C major, the tonic is C. · The song ends on the tonic, so it sounds finished.↗tree and pragmatics of: The song ends on the tonic, so it… · The old shop sold bottles of health tonic.↗tree and pragmatics of: The old shop sold bottles of health tonic. · Tonic water glows under ultraviolet light because of the quinine in it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tonic water glows under ultraviolet light because of…

tonight — Everyday, meaning 1: Tonight means this evening or this night, the one coming at the end of today.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tonight means this evening or this night, the… Everyday, meaning 2: As a noun, tonight is the evening or night of today.↗tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, tonight is the evening or… Example: We are having pizza tonight.↗tree and pragmatics of: We are having pizza tonight. · It will be cold tonight, so wear a jumper.↗tree and pragmatics of: It will be cold tonight, so wear a… · Tonight's show starts at seven.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tonight's show starts at seven. · Can I stay up late tonight?↗tree and pragmatics of: Can I stay up late tonight? · Look for the full moon tonight.↗tree and pragmatics of: Look for the full moon tonight. · I'll finish my homework tonight.↗tree and pragmatics of: I'll finish my homework tonight. · Not tonight, it's a school night.↗tree and pragmatics of: Not tonight, it's a school night. · “But I’m telling you that I go tonight.”↗tree and pragmatics of: “But I’m telling you that I go tonight.”

tonne — Everyday, meaning 1: A tonne is a unit of mass equal to one thousand kilograms.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tonne is a unit of mass equal… Everyday, meaning 2: Informally, «a tonne» or «tonnes» means a very large amount, as in «tonnes of homework».↗tree and pragmatics of: Informally, «a tonne» or «tonnes» means a very… Example: An elephant can weigh about six tonnes.↗tree and pragmatics of: An elephant can weigh about six tonnes. · One tonne is the same as one thousand kilograms.↗tree and pragmatics of: One tonne is the same as one thousand… · The lorry carried twelve tonnes of sand.↗tree and pragmatics of: The lorry carried twelve tonnes of sand. · 3 tonnes is 3,000 kilograms.↗tree and pragmatics of: 3 tonnes is 3,000 kilograms. · This bag weighs a tonne!↗tree and pragmatics of: This bag weighs a tonne! · We had tonnes of fun at the fair.↗tree and pragmatics of: We had tonnes of fun at the fair. · A blue whale weighs more than one hundred tonnes.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blue whale weighs more than one hundred… · The bridge sign says the limit is 7.5 tonnes.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bridge sign says the limit is 7.5…

tons — Everyday, meaning 1: (informal) Tons, or "tons of", means a lot, a great amount.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tons, or 'tons of', means a lot, a… e.g. "I've got tons of homework."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'I've got tons of homework.' Everyday, meaning 2: Tons is the plural of ton, a unit of weight: in the USA a (short) ton is 2,000 pounds (about 907 kg); in the UK an old (long) ton is 2,240 pounds (about 1,016 kg).↗tree and pragmatics of: Tons is the plural of ton, a unit… Everyday, meaning 3: A metric ton, usually spelled "tonne", is 1,000 kilograms.↗tree and pragmatics of: A metric ton, usually spelled 'tonne', is 1,000… Everyday, meaning 4: (informal) "Tons" can mean much.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Tons' can mean much. e.g. "She's tons better at chess than me."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'She's tons better at chess than me.' Everyday, meaning 5: (UK, informal) "A ton" is also 100.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'A ton' is also 100. e.g. "doing a ton" means 100 miles per hour, and in cricket a ton is a century (100 runs).↗tree and pragmatics of: 'doing a ton' means 100 miles per hour,… Example: I've got tons of homework tonight.↗tree and pragmatics of: I've got tons of homework tonight. · An elephant can weigh about 6 tons.↗tree and pragmatics of: An elephant can weigh about 6 tons. · The bridge sign says lorries over 7.5 tonnes cannot cross.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bridge sign says lorries over 7.5 tonnes… · My bag weighs a ton!↗tree and pragmatics of: My bag weighs a ton! (informal)↗tree and pragmatics of: informal · There were tons of people at the fair.↗tree and pragmatics of: There were tons of people at the fair. · A blue whale weighs over 100 tons.↗tree and pragmatics of: A blue whale weighs over 100 tons. · I feel tons better after a sleep.↗tree and pragmatics of: I feel tons better after a sleep. · He scored a ton in the cricket match, 100 runs.↗tree and pragmatics of: He scored a ton in the cricket match,… · Why, it would take us a year, possibly our whole lives, to eat up twelve oxen and twelve tons of bread.’↗tree and pragmatics of: Why, it would take us a year, possibly…

tonsil — Everyday, meaning 1: One of two small soft lumps at the back of your throat, one on each side, which help fight germs.↗tree and pragmatics of: One of two small soft lumps at the… Example: The doctor shone a light to look at my tonsils.↗tree and pragmatics of: The doctor shone a light to look at… · My tonsils are swollen and my throat hurts.↗tree and pragmatics of: My tonsils are swollen and my throat hurts. · My cousin had her tonsils out and ate lots of ice cream afterwards.↗tree and pragmatics of: My cousin had her tonsils out and ate… · Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils. · You have two tonsils at the back of your throat.↗tree and pragmatics of: You have two tonsils at the back of… · Say «aah» so I can see your tonsils.↗tree and pragmatics of: Say «aah» so I can see your tonsils.

tonsillitis — Everyday, meaning 1: Tonsillitis is an illness where the tonsils, two lumps of soft tissue at the back of the throat, become infected and swollen, causing a sore throat, pain when swallowing and often a fever.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tonsillitis is an illness where the tonsils, two… Example: I was off school with tonsillitis.↗tree and pragmatics of: I was off school with tonsillitis. · Tonsillitis made it hurt to swallow.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tonsillitis made it hurt to swallow. · The doctor looked at my tonsils with a light.↗tree and pragmatics of: The doctor looked at my tonsils with a… · My sister had her tonsils out because she kept getting tonsillitis.↗tree and pragmatics of: My sister had her tonsils out because she… · Ice lollies helped my sore throat when I had tonsillitis.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ice lollies helped my sore throat when I… · Tonsillitis is usually caused by a virus.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tonsillitis is usually caused by a virus.

too — Everyday, meaning 1: Too means also, as well.↗tree and pragmatics of: Too means also, as well. e.g. I want to come too.↗tree and pragmatics of: I want to come too. Everyday, meaning 2: Too means more than is wanted or more than is good: too hot, too many.↗tree and pragmatics of: Too means more than is wanted or more… Everyday, meaning 3: «Too ... to» means so much that something cannot happen: too heavy to lift.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Too ... to» means so much that something… Everyday, meaning 4: «Not too» means not very: not too bad.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Not too» means not very: not too bad. Everyday, meaning 5: (casual) «Me too» and «same» agree; «too right» (Australia, NZ, UK) means yes, I agree completely.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Me too» and «same» agree; «too right» Australia,… Everyday, meaning 6: (casual) «Too much» can mean very funny or hard to believe: «that's too much!»; «too cool» means very cool.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Too much» can mean very funny or hard… Everyday, meaning 7: (rough, sarcastic) «Too bad» or «tough» means I don't care that you are upset: «Too bad, they're mine.».↗tree and pragmatics of: «Too bad» or «tough» means I don't care… Everyday, meaning 8: (formal) «Likewise», «additionally», «excessively» and «in excess of what is required» are stiff words for too.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Likewise», «additionally», «excessively» and «in excess of what… Example: Ben has 5 apples, and Sam has 5 too.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ben has 5 apples, and Sam has 5… · The box is too heavy to lift.↗tree and pragmatics of: The box is too heavy to lift. · She bought too many eggs.↗tree and pragmatics of: She bought too many eggs. · Ann went to the park too.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ann went to the park too. · The water is too deep for little children.↗tree and pragmatics of: The water is too deep for little children. · It's too late to go out now.↗tree and pragmatics of: It's too late to go out now. · «I love pizza!»↗tree and pragmatics of: «I love pizza!» «Me too!»↗tree and pragmatics of: «Me too!» · There are too many chairs and not enough tables.↗tree and pragmatics of: There are too many chairs and not enough… · 3 slices each?? way too much lol (casual)↗tree and pragmatics of: 3 slices each?? way too much lol casual · «Pizza tonight?»↗tree and pragmatics of: «Pizza tonight?» «Too right!»↗tree and pragmatics of: «Too right!» (casual, Australia)↗tree and pragmatics of: casual, Australia · Too bad, loser, I got there first.↗tree and pragmatics of: Too bad, loser, I got there first. (rough)↗tree and pragmatics of: rough · Sam likewise possesses 5 apples; determine the aggregate held by both boys.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sam likewise possesses 5 apples; determine the aggregate… (formal exam)↗tree and pragmatics of: formal exam · Is any thing too hard for the LORD.↗tree and pragmatics of: Is any thing too hard for the LORD. (Torah GEN.18.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.18.14, JPS 1917 · Your words have been all too strong against Me, saith the LORD.↗tree and pragmatics of: Your words have been all too strong against… (Prophets MAL.3.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets MAL.3.13, JPS 1917 · And He increased His people greatly, and made them too mighty for their adversaries.↗tree and pragmatics of: And He increased His people greatly, and made… (Writings PSA.105.24, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.105.24, JPS 1917 · Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; too high, I cannot attain unto it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; too… (Writings PSA.139.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.139.6, JPS 1917

tookest — Early Modern English, meaning 1: «tookest» means «you took», a form of «take».↗tree and pragmatics of: «tookest» means «you took», a form of «take». e.g. To take is to get hold of something and move it or have it.↗tree and pragmatics of: To take is to get hold of something… Example: Shoot the arrows at the statue, and the rider shall tumble into the sea, but the horse will fall down by thy side, and thou shalt bury him in the place from which thou tookest the bow and arrows.↗tree and pragmatics of: Shoot the arrows at the statue, and the… (The Arabian Nights Entertainments)

tool — Everyday, meaning 1: A tool is an object you hold and use to do a job, like a hammer, saw, screwdriver or spade.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tool is an object you hold and… Everyday, meaning 2: A tool is anything that helps you do something, like a computer program or a method.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tool is anything that helps you do… Everyday, meaning 3: A tool (insult, informal) is a silly or unpleasant person.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tool insult, informal is a silly or… Example: Dad keeps his tools in a tool box.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad keeps his tools in a tool box. · A hammer is a tool for hitting nails.↗tree and pragmatics of: A hammer is a tool for hitting nails. · Use the right tool for the job.↗tree and pragmatics of: Use the right tool for the job. · Chimpanzees use sticks as tools to catch termites.↗tree and pragmatics of: Chimpanzees use sticks as tools to catch termites. · A protractor is a tool for measuring angles.↗tree and pragmatics of: A protractor is a tool for measuring angles. · Power tools are only for adults.↗tree and pragmatics of: Power tools are only for adults. · Reading is a tool for learning.↗tree and pragmatics of: Reading is a tool for learning. · Then the second miller's man laid aside his tool and looked up,↗tree and pragmatics of: Then the second miller's man laid aside his… · And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones; thou shalt lift up no iron tool upon them.↗tree and pragmatics of: And there shalt thou build an altar unto… (Torah DEU.27.5, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.27.5, JPS 1917 · And if thou make Me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stones; for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast profaned it.↗tree and pragmatics of: And if thou make Me an altar of… (Torah EXO.20.25, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.20.25, JPS 1917 · And he received it at their hand, and fashioned it with a graving tool, and made it a molten calf; and they said: 'This is thy god, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And he received it at their hand, and… (Torah EXO.32.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.32.4, JPS 1917 · For the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready at the quarry; and there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building. — (Prophets 1KI.6.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: For the house, when it was in building,…

toolbox — Everyday, meaning 1: A toolbox is a box for keeping and carrying tools such as a hammer, screwdrivers and a tape measure.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toolbox is a box for keeping and… Everyday, meaning 2: A toolbox can mean a set of skills, methods or ideas you can use for a job: a maths toolbox of strategies.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toolbox can mean a set of skills,… Example: Dad keeps a hammer in his toolbox.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad keeps a hammer in his toolbox. · Fetch the screwdriver from the toolbox.↗tree and pragmatics of: Fetch the screwdriver from the toolbox. · Drawing a diagram is a good strategy in your maths toolbox.↗tree and pragmatics of: Drawing a diagram is a good strategy in… · The plumber carried a heavy toolbox.↗tree and pragmatics of: The plumber carried a heavy toolbox. · My calm-down toolbox includes deep breathing.↗tree and pragmatics of: My calm-down toolbox includes deep breathing. · The art program has a toolbox with brushes and pens.↗tree and pragmatics of: The art program has a toolbox with brushes…

toot — Everyday, meaning 1: To toot is to make a short, high sound with a horn or whistle.↗tree and pragmatics of: To toot is to make a short, high… Everyday, meaning 2: A toot is one such short sound.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toot is one such short sound. Everyday, meaning 3: «Toot your own horn» (US) means to boast about yourself (UK: «blow your own trumpet»).↗tree and pragmatics of: «Toot your own horn» US means to boast… Everyday, meaning 4: (informal, child talk) Toot can mean to pass wind (fart) — a jokey, polite word.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toot can mean to pass wind fart —… Example: The train tooted as it left the station.↗tree and pragmatics of: The train tooted as it left the station. · Dad gave a little toot of the horn to say goodbye.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad gave a little toot of the horn… · The boat tooted twice.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boat tooted twice. · «Toot toot!» went the toy train.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Toot toot!» went the toy train. · The driver tooted to warn the cyclist.↗tree and pragmatics of: The driver tooted to warn the cyclist. · Stop tooting your own horn and let others talk.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stop tooting your own horn and let others… · My little brother giggled and said someone tooted.↗tree and pragmatics of: My little brother giggled and said someone tooted.

tooth — Everyday, meaning 1: One of the hard white parts in the mouth used to bite and chew food.↗tree and pragmatics of: One of the hard white parts in the… Everyday, meaning 2: One of the sharp points on a comb, saw, or gear.↗tree and pragmatics of: One of the sharp points on a comb,… Example: I lost a tooth today!↗tree and pragmatics of: I lost a tooth today! · Brush your teeth twice a day.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brush your teeth twice a day. · A shark has hundreds of teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: A shark has hundreds of teeth. · Sugar can damage your teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sugar can damage your teeth. · My tooth hurts, so we will see the dentist.↗tree and pragmatics of: My tooth hurts, so we will see the… · The saw has sharp teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: The saw has sharp teeth. · Grandpa has a sweet tooth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa has a sweet tooth. · Children have twenty baby teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Children have twenty baby teeth. · The witch began gnashing her teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: The witch began gnashing her teeth. · Round about his teeth is terror.↗tree and pragmatics of: Round about his teeth is terror. (Writings JOB.41.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.41.6, JPS 1917 · eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, (Torah EXO.21.24, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for… · His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.↗tree and pragmatics of: His eyes shall be red with wine, and… (Torah GEN.49.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.49.12, JPS 1917 · With the profanest mockeries of backbiting they gnash at me with their teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: With the profanest mockeries of backbiting they gnash… (Writings PSA.35.16, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.35.16, JPS 1917 · The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth at him with his teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wicked plotteth against the righteous, and gnasheth… (Writings PSA.37.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.37.12, JPS 1917

toothache — Everyday, meaning 1: Toothache is a pain in or around a tooth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toothache is a pain in or around a… Example: I have toothache, so I'm going to the dentist.↗tree and pragmatics of: I have toothache, so I'm going to the… · Eating too many sweets can give you toothache.↗tree and pragmatics of: Eating too many sweets can give you toothache. · She had a bad toothache all night.↗tree and pragmatics of: She had a bad toothache all night. (US)↗tree and pragmatics of: US · The dentist found a hole that was causing the toothache.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dentist found a hole that was causing… · Brush your teeth twice a day to avoid toothache.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brush your teeth twice a day to avoid… · His toothache stopped after the filling.↗tree and pragmatics of: His toothache stopped after the filling. · The dog has a toothache, the horse has a pain in her stomach, and the hen has the pip.”↗tree and pragmatics of: The dog has a toothache, the horse has…

toothbrush — Everyday, meaning 1: A toothbrush is a small brush with a long handle that you use with toothpaste to clean your teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toothbrush is a small brush with a… Example: I put a pea-sized blob of toothpaste on my toothbrush.↗tree and pragmatics of: I put a pea-sized blob of toothpaste on… · Don't share your toothbrush with anyone.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't share your toothbrush with anyone. · My electric toothbrush buzzes for two minutes.↗tree and pragmatics of: My electric toothbrush buzzes for two minutes. · Change your toothbrush every three months.↗tree and pragmatics of: Change your toothbrush every three months. · Rinse your toothbrush after you use it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rinse your toothbrush after you use it. · We packed our toothbrushes for the sleepover.↗tree and pragmatics of: We packed our toothbrushes for the sleepover. · The dentist gave me a new toothbrush.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dentist gave me a new toothbrush. · Hold the toothbrush at a slant to the gums.↗tree and pragmatics of: Hold the toothbrush at a slant to the…

toothless — Everyday, meaning 1: Toothless means having no teeth, or having lost teeth: a toothless baby, a toothless grin.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toothless means having no teeth, or having lost… Everyday, meaning 2: Toothless also means having no real power to make people obey: a toothless law, a toothless rule that no one enforces.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toothless also means having no real power to… Everyday, meaning 3: Toothless can also mean feeble or useless, as an insult.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toothless can also mean feeble or useless, as… Example: The baby gave us a big toothless smile.↗tree and pragmatics of: The baby gave us a big toothless smile. · After losing two front teeth, my brother had a toothless grin.↗tree and pragmatics of: After losing two front teeth, my brother had… · Grandpa takes out his false teeth and looks toothless.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa takes out his false teeth and looks… · Without fines, the new rule is toothless.↗tree and pragmatics of: Without fines, the new rule is toothless. · Critics called the committee a toothless watchdog.↗tree and pragmatics of: Critics called the committee a toothless watchdog. · In the film, Toothless is a black Night Fury dragon.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the film, Toothless is a black Night… · Some whales are toothless and filter food instead.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some whales are toothless and filter food instead. · What have we to do with this toothless fool?↗tree and pragmatics of: What have we to do with this toothless…

toothpaste — Everyday, meaning 1: Toothpaste is a soft paste that you put on a toothbrush to clean your teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toothpaste is a soft paste that you put… Example: Put a pea-sized blob of toothpaste on your brush.↗tree and pragmatics of: Put a pea-sized blob of toothpaste on your… · Don't swallow the toothpaste; spit it out.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't swallow the toothpaste; spit it out. · We've run out of toothpaste.↗tree and pragmatics of: We've run out of toothpaste. · This toothpaste tastes of mint.↗tree and pragmatics of: This toothpaste tastes of mint. · Fluoride toothpaste helps stop tooth decay.↗tree and pragmatics of: Fluoride toothpaste helps stop tooth decay. · Squeeze the tube of toothpaste from the bottom.↗tree and pragmatics of: Squeeze the tube of toothpaste from the bottom. · My little brother likes strawberry toothpaste.↗tree and pragmatics of: My little brother likes strawberry toothpaste.

toothpick — Everyday, meaning 1: A toothpick is a small thin stick of wood or plastic with a point, used to remove bits of food from between your teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toothpick is a small thin stick of… Everyday, meaning 2: Toothpicks are also used to hold small pieces of food together or to test whether a cake is cooked.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toothpicks are also used to hold small pieces… Example: Mum pushed a toothpick into the cake to see if it was done.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum pushed a toothpick into the cake to… · Each mini sandwich had a toothpick through the middle.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each mini sandwich had a toothpick through the… · We built a cube from toothpicks and marshmallows.↗tree and pragmatics of: We built a cube from toothpicks and marshmallows. · A cube needs twelve toothpicks, one for each edge.↗tree and pragmatics of: A cube needs twelve toothpicks, one for each… · Grandpa used a toothpick after dinner.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa used a toothpick after dinner. · Keep toothpicks away from the baby.↗tree and pragmatics of: Keep toothpicks away from the baby. · Our class made a bridge out of toothpicks and glue.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our class made a bridge out of toothpicks…