📖 T — The English dictionary · page 36

top — Everyday, meaning 1: The top is the highest part of something: the top of the hill.↗tree and pragmatics of: The top is the highest part of something:… Everyday, meaning 2: The top is the upper surface or the lid: the top of the table, a bottle top.↗tree and pragmatics of: The top is the upper surface or the… Everyday, meaning 3: A top is a piece of clothing for the upper body, like a T-shirt.↗tree and pragmatics of: A top is a piece of clothing for… Everyday, meaning 4: A top (spinning top) is a toy that spins on a point.↗tree and pragmatics of: A top spinning top is a toy that… Everyday, meaning 5: Top means best or highest: the top mark, top speed.↗tree and pragmatics of: Top means best or highest: the top mark,… Everyday, meaning 6: To top something is to put something on it, or to be better than it.↗tree and pragmatics of: To top something is to put something on… Everyday, meaning 7: To top something off means to finish it, often with a final touch.↗tree and pragmatics of: To top something off means to finish it,… Example: She put 5 books on the top shelf.↗tree and pragmatics of: She put 5 books on the top shelf. · He climbed to the top of the hill in 30 minutes.↗tree and pragmatics of: He climbed to the top of the hill… · Mia bought 3 tops for 12 dollars each.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mia bought 3 tops for 12 dollars each. · The top layer has 10 cookies.↗tree and pragmatics of: The top layer has 10 cookies. · The top number of a fraction tells how many parts you have.↗tree and pragmatics of: The top number of a fraction tells how… · Put the top back on the glue stick.↗tree and pragmatics of: Put the top back on the glue stick. · She came top of the class in spelling.↗tree and pragmatics of: She came top of the class in spelling. · The spinning top wobbled and fell over.↗tree and pragmatics of: The spinning top wobbled and fell over. · ‘Top Off,’ said the Cat drily.↗tree and pragmatics of: ‘Top Off,’ said the Cat drily. · So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.↗tree and pragmatics of: So Esther drew near, and touched the top… (Writings EST.5.2, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings EST.5.2, JPS 1917 · And Balak took Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh down upon the desert.↗tree and pragmatics of: And Balak took Balaam unto the top of… (Torah NUM.23.28, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.23.28, JPS 1917 · In the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she standeth; (Writings PRO.8.2, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: In the top of high places by the… · And he went up to him; and, behold, he sat on the top of the hill.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he went up to him; and, behold,… (Prophets 2KI.1.9, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.1.9, JPS 1917

topaz — Everyday, meaning 1: Topaz is a hard, clear gemstone, often golden-yellow, brown, blue or pink, used in jewellery.↗tree and pragmatics of: Topaz is a hard, clear gemstone, often golden-yellow,… Everyday, meaning 2: A topaz is one jewel made of this stone.↗tree and pragmatics of: A topaz is one jewel made of this… Everyday, meaning 3: Topaz is also a golden-yellow colour.↗tree and pragmatics of: Topaz is also a golden-yellow colour. Example: Mum's ring has a golden topaz in it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum's ring has a golden topaz in it. · Topaz is harder than quartz.↗tree and pragmatics of: Topaz is harder than quartz. · Topaz is the birthstone for November.↗tree and pragmatics of: Topaz is the birthstone for November. · The museum showed a huge blue topaz.↗tree and pragmatics of: The museum showed a huge blue topaz. · On the Mohs scale, topaz scores 8.↗tree and pragmatics of: On the Mohs scale, topaz scores 8. · The cat's eyes were the colour of topaz.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cat's eyes were the colour of topaz. · The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.↗tree and pragmatics of: The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it,… (Writings JOB.28.19, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.28.19, JPS 1917 · And they set in it four rows of stones: a row of carnelian, topaz, and smaragd was the first row.↗tree and pragmatics of: And they set in it four rows of… (Torah EXO.39.10, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.39.10, JPS 1917 · And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, four rows of stones: a row of carnelian, topaz, and smaragd shall be the first row; (Torah EXO.28.17, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt set in it settings of…

topic — Everyday, meaning 1: A topic is the subject that people talk, write or learn about.↗tree and pragmatics of: A topic is the subject that people talk,… Everyday, meaning 2: In school, a topic is a theme the class studies for some weeks, such as «Space» or «The Romans».↗tree and pragmatics of: In school, a topic is a theme the… Example: Our topic this term is the rainforest.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our topic this term is the rainforest. · Choose a topic for your speech.↗tree and pragmatics of: Choose a topic for your speech. · The first sentence of a paragraph is often the topic sentence.↗tree and pragmatics of: The first sentence of a paragraph is often… · Dinosaurs are my favourite topic.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dinosaurs are my favourite topic. · When I asked about my report card, Dad changed the topic.↗tree and pragmatics of: When I asked about my report card, Dad… · Please stay on topic during the discussion.↗tree and pragmatics of: Please stay on topic during the discussion. · Climate is a hot topic on the news.↗tree and pragmatics of: Climate is a hot topic on the news. · "Oh no," replied the counsellor; "I can only discourse on topics which every one should understand."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Oh no,' replied the counsellor; 'I can only…

topknot — Everyday, meaning 1: A topknot is hair tied in a knot or bun on the top of the head.↗tree and pragmatics of: A topknot is hair tied in a knot… Everyday, meaning 2: A topknot is a tuft of feathers or hair on top of the head of a bird or animal, like some ducks, chickens and dogs.↗tree and pragmatics of: A topknot is a tuft of feathers or… Example: She tied her hair in a topknot for PE.↗tree and pragmatics of: She tied her hair in a topknot for… · My Sikh friend wears his hair in a topknot under a patka.↗tree and pragmatics of: My Sikh friend wears his hair in a… · The duck had a funny feathery topknot.↗tree and pragmatics of: The duck had a funny feathery topknot. · Samurai warriors wore a topknot.↗tree and pragmatics of: Samurai warriors wore a topknot. · The poodle had a bow on its topknot.↗tree and pragmatics of: The poodle had a bow on its topknot. · Dad has a little topknot now that his hair is long.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad has a little topknot now that his…

topmost — Everyday, meaning 1: Topmost means highest, at the very top of something.↗tree and pragmatics of: Topmost means highest, at the very top of… Example: The handkerchief fluttered from the topmost branch.↗tree and pragmatics of: The handkerchief fluttered from the topmost branch. · The cherries grew on the topmost twig.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cherries grew on the topmost twig. · She climbed to the topmost step.↗tree and pragmatics of: She climbed to the topmost step. · The gold hung from the topmost boughs of the oak.↗tree and pragmatics of: The gold hung from the topmost boughs of… · And behold the topmost of the stars, how high they are!↗tree and pragmatics of: And behold the topmost of the stars, how… (Writings JOB.22.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.22.12, JPS 1917 · He cropped off the topmost of the young twigs thereof, and carried it into a land of traffic; he set it in a city of merchants.↗tree and pragmatics of: He cropped off the topmost of the young… (Prophets EZK.17.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.17.4, JPS 1917

topped — Everyday, meaning 1: Topped means covered on top with something, like «a cake topped with cream».↗tree and pragmatics of: Topped means covered on top with something, like… Everyday, meaning 2: Topped means went higher than or beat, like «sales topped a million».↗tree and pragmatics of: Topped means went higher than or beat, like… Everyday, meaning 3: Topped up means filled again to the top.↗tree and pragmatics of: Topped up means filled again to the top. Example: The pizza was topped with cheese and tomatoes.↗tree and pragmatics of: The pizza was topped with cheese and tomatoes. · She topped her class in spelling.↗tree and pragmatics of: She topped her class in spelling. · The song topped the charts for weeks.↗tree and pragmatics of: The song topped the charts for weeks. · Mum topped up my water bottle.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum topped up my water bottle. · The temperature topped 35 degrees.↗tree and pragmatics of: The temperature topped 35 degrees. · Ice cream topped with sprinkles is my favourite.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ice cream topped with sprinkles is my favourite. · The mountain was topped with snow.↗tree and pragmatics of: The mountain was topped with snow.

topping — Everyday, meaning 1: A topping is food put on top of another food: pizza toppings, an ice-cream topping, a crumble topping.↗tree and pragmatics of: A topping is food put on top of… Everyday, meaning 2: (old-fashioned UK slang) Topping means excellent, splendid.↗tree and pragmatics of: Topping means excellent, splendid. e.g. "What a topping idea!"↗tree and pragmatics of: 'What a topping idea!' (now mostly used jokingly, like in old school stories).↗tree and pragmatics of: now mostly used jokingly, like in old school… Everyday, meaning 3: (verb form) Topping is the -ing form of "top", as in "topping up" (filling up again) or "topping the charts" (being number one).↗tree and pragmatics of: Topping is the -ing form of 'top', as… Everyday, meaning 4: (old UK slang) "Topping" someone meant killing them; it is old crime-story language.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Topping' someone meant killing them; it is old… Example: My favourite pizza topping is pineapple.↗tree and pragmatics of: My favourite pizza topping is pineapple. · We had pancakes with chocolate topping.↗tree and pragmatics of: We had pancakes with chocolate topping. · The crumble topping was golden and crunchy.↗tree and pragmatics of: The crumble topping was golden and crunchy. · "What a topping day!" said the boy in the old story.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'What a topping day!' said the boy in… · Mum is topping up my phone credit.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum is topping up my phone credit. · Our team is topping the league this year.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our team is topping the league this year. · If a pizza can have 3 toppings from 6 choices, there are 20 different pizzas.↗tree and pragmatics of: If a pizza can have 3 toppings from… · “How topping!” said John and Michael.↗tree and pragmatics of: “How topping!” said John and Michael.

topple — Everyday, meaning 1: To topple is to become unsteady and fall over, or to push something so that it falls.↗tree and pragmatics of: To topple is to become unsteady and fall… Everyday, meaning 2: To topple a leader or government means to make them lose power.↗tree and pragmatics of: To topple a leader or government means to… Example: The tower of blocks toppled over.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tower of blocks toppled over. · The strong wind toppled the old tree.↗tree and pragmatics of: The strong wind toppled the old tree. · Don't stack the cups so high or they will topple.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't stack the cups so high or they… · A wide base stops a tower from toppling.↗tree and pragmatics of: A wide base stops a tower from toppling. · The vase toppled off the shelf and broke.↗tree and pragmatics of: The vase toppled off the shelf and broke. · The cat toppled the pile of books.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cat toppled the pile of books. · The people toppled the cruel king.↗tree and pragmatics of: The people toppled the cruel king. · Then the ogre fell down and broke his crown, and the beanstalk came toppling after.↗tree and pragmatics of: Then the ogre fell down and broke his…

topsoil — Everyday, meaning 1: Topsoil is the top layer of soil, usually dark, rich and full of nutrients, where most plants grow their roots.↗tree and pragmatics of: Topsoil is the top layer of soil, usually… Example: Most plants grow their roots in the topsoil.↗tree and pragmatics of: Most plants grow their roots in the topsoil. · Worms mix rotting leaves into the topsoil.↗tree and pragmatics of: Worms mix rotting leaves into the topsoil. · Heavy rain can wash away the topsoil.↗tree and pragmatics of: Heavy rain can wash away the topsoil. · We bought 3 bags of topsoil for the vegetable patch.↗tree and pragmatics of: We bought 3 bags of topsoil for the… · Topsoil is darker than the subsoil below it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Topsoil is darker than the subsoil below it. · Trees help stop the topsoil from blowing away.↗tree and pragmatics of: Trees help stop the topsoil from blowing away. · It can take hundreds of years to form a few centimetres of topsoil.↗tree and pragmatics of: It can take hundreds of years to form…

toque — Everyday, meaning 1: (Canada) A toque (also tuque) is a knitted winter hat, often with a bobble on top; a beanie.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toque also tuque is a knitted winter… Everyday, meaning 2: A toque is a tall white hat worn by chefs.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toque is a tall white hat worn… Example: Put your toque on, it's freezing outside!↗tree and pragmatics of: Put your toque on, it's freezing outside! · The chef wore a tall white toque.↗tree and pragmatics of: The chef wore a tall white toque. · My toque has a big red pompom.↗tree and pragmatics of: My toque has a big red pompom. · In Canada, a toque is just a woolly hat.↗tree and pragmatics of: In Canada, a toque is just a woolly… · I lost my toque at the hockey rink.↗tree and pragmatics of: I lost my toque at the hockey rink. · The pleats on a chef's toque used to show skill.↗tree and pragmatics of: The pleats on a chef's toque used to…

tor — Everyday, meaning 1: A tor is a small hill topped with a pile of bare, weathered rock, especially in south-west England on Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tor is a small hill topped with… Everyday, meaning 2: A tor is also the rocky pile itself.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tor is also the rocky pile itself. Example: We climbed to the top of the tor and saw for miles.↗tree and pragmatics of: We climbed to the top of the tor… · Haytor is one of the most famous tors on Dartmoor.↗tree and pragmatics of: Haytor is one of the most famous tors… · The tor was a pile of granite blocks shaped by the weather.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tor was a pile of granite blocks… · Ten Tors is a long walk across Dartmoor for teenagers.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ten Tors is a long walk across Dartmoor… · Ponies grazed below the tor.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ponies grazed below the tor. · Frost cracked the granite and slowly made the tor.↗tree and pragmatics of: Frost cracked the granite and slowly made the… · The wind howled around the rocky tor.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wind howled around the rocky tor.

torah — Everyday, meaning 1: (Judaism) The Torah is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy), which Jews believe God gave to Moses; it holds the Jewish law and stories.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Torah is the first five books of… Everyday, meaning 2: A Torah or Torah scroll is a hand-written copy on a long scroll, kept in the ark of a synagogue.↗tree and pragmatics of: A Torah or Torah scroll is a hand-written… Everyday, meaning 3: Torah can also mean all Jewish teaching.↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah can also mean all Jewish teaching. Example: The rabbi lifted the Torah scroll so everyone could see.↗tree and pragmatics of: The rabbi lifted the Torah scroll so everyone… · The Torah is written in Hebrew by hand.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Torah is written in Hebrew by hand. · At his bar mitzvah, Ben read from the Torah.↗tree and pragmatics of: At his bar mitzvah, Ben read from the… · The Torah is kept in a special cupboard called the ark.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Torah is kept in a special cupboard… · A silver pointer helps the reader follow the Torah.↗tree and pragmatics of: A silver pointer helps the reader follow the… · The Torah contains the Ten Commandments.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Torah contains the Ten Commandments. · A similar view is reflected in the midrashicic and Kabbalistic literature, where Torah or Wisdom acts as a participant or instrument in the Work of Creation; see e.g. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)↗tree and pragmatics of: A similar view is reflected in the midrashicic… · Thou hast a beloved one in the world, wilt thou conceal anythinij from him ?"↗tree and pragmatics of: Thou hast a beloved one in the world,… Directly, the Holy On blessed be He said, 'Shall I conceal from Abraham?' and consulted the Torah.↗tree and pragmatics of: Directly, the Holy On blessed be He said,… (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…

torch — Everyday, meaning 1: In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, a torch is a small electric light you hold in your hand and that works with batteries; in the USA and Canada this is a flashlight.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand,… Everyday, meaning 2: A torch is also a stick with a flame at the top, like the Olympic torch.↗tree and pragmatics of: A torch is also a stick with a… Everyday, meaning 3: To torch something means to set it on fire on purpose.↗tree and pragmatics of: To torch something means to set it on… Example: Take a torch with you when we go camping.↗tree and pragmatics of: Take a torch with you when we go… · Shine the torch under the bed to find my sock.↗tree and pragmatics of: Shine the torch under the bed to find… · The power went off, so we used a torch.↗tree and pragmatics of: The power went off, so we used a… · In America, a torch is called a flashlight.↗tree and pragmatics of: In America, a torch is called a flashlight. · The runner carried the Olympic torch.↗tree and pragmatics of: The runner carried the Olympic torch. · We made shadow puppets with a torch on the wall.↗tree and pragmatics of: We made shadow puppets with a torch on… · Check the torch batteries before the trip.↗tree and pragmatics of: Check the torch batteries before the trip. · Explorers used burning torches to see in the cave.↗tree and pragmatics of: Explorers used burning torches to see in the… · Hecate appears as a gigantic woman, bearing a torch and a sword.↗tree and pragmatics of: Hecate appears as a gigantic woman, bearing a… · And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and there was thick darkness, behold a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch that passed between these pieces.↗tree and pragmatics of: And it came to pass, that, when the… (Torah GEN.15.17, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.15.17, JPS 1917 · Out of his mouth go burning torches, and sparks of fire leap forth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Out of his mouth go burning torches, and… (Writings JOB.41.11, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.41.11, JPS 1917 · And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took torches, and turned tail to tail, and put a torch in the midst between every two tails.↗tree and pragmatics of: And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes,… (Prophets JDG.15.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.15.4, JPS 1917 · And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put into the hands of all of them horns, and empty pitchers, with torches within the pitchers.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he divided the three hundred men into… (Prophets JDG.7.16, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.7.16, JPS 1917

torchlight — Everyday, meaning 1: Torchlight is the light from a torch.↗tree and pragmatics of: Torchlight is the light from a torch. In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand a torch is a battery light you hold (a flashlight in the USA).↗tree and pragmatics of: In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand… Everyday, meaning 2: In history and stories, torchlight is the light of burning sticks or flaming torches.↗tree and pragmatics of: In history and stories, torchlight is the light… Example: We read comics under the covers by torchlight.↗tree and pragmatics of: We read comics under the covers by torchlight. · The castle hall flickered in the torchlight.↗tree and pragmatics of: The castle hall flickered in the torchlight. · The cave walls glittered in the torchlight.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cave walls glittered in the torchlight. · The villagers held a torchlight procession.↗tree and pragmatics of: The villagers held a torchlight procession. · By torchlight, we found the path back to the tent.↗tree and pragmatics of: By torchlight, we found the path back to… · In the torchlight, the shadows looked like monsters.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the torchlight, the shadows looked like monsters. · They took place by torchlight, and were conducted with the greatest solemnity.↗tree and pragmatics of: They took place by torchlight, and were conducted…

tore — Everyday, meaning 1: Tore is the past of «tear»: pulled something apart or made a hole or rip in it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tore is the past of «tear»: pulled something… Everyday, meaning 2: Tore also means moved very fast in a wild way: «he tore down the street».↗tree and pragmatics of: Tore also means moved very fast in a… Everyday, meaning 3: Tore up means ripped into pieces; tore down means destroyed a building or pulled something down.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tore up means ripped into pieces; tore down… Example: I tore my jeans on the fence.↗tree and pragmatics of: I tore my jeans on the fence. · She tore open her birthday present.↗tree and pragmatics of: She tore open her birthday present. · The dog tore across the park.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dog tore across the park. · He tore up the note and threw it away.↗tree and pragmatics of: He tore up the note and threw it… · They tore down the old factory.↗tree and pragmatics of: They tore down the old factory. · The footballer tore a muscle.↗tree and pragmatics of: The footballer tore a muscle. · The wind tore the leaves off the trees.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wind tore the leaves off the trees. · He groaned and cried and tore his hair.↗tree and pragmatics of: He groaned and cried and tore his hair. · There- tore, the author of the Sefer Yetzirah may have meant by two (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: There- tore, the author of the Sefer Yetzirah… · And there came forth two she-bears out of the wood, and tore forty and two children of them.↗tree and pragmatics of: And there came forth two she-bears out of… (Prophets 2KI.2.24, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.2.24, JPS 1917

torment — Everyday, meaning 1: (noun) Great pain or suffering, in body or mind.↗tree and pragmatics of: Great pain or suffering, in body or mind. Everyday, meaning 2: (noun) A person or thing that causes great suffering or annoyance.↗tree and pragmatics of: A person or thing that causes great suffering… Everyday, meaning 3: (verb) To make someone suffer badly.↗tree and pragmatics of: To make someone suffer badly. Everyday, meaning 4: (verb) To tease or annoy someone (or an animal) on purpose, again and again.↗tree and pragmatics of: To tease or annoy someone or an animal… Example: Stop tormenting the cat!↗tree and pragmatics of: Stop tormenting the cat! · The bully tormented the younger children.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bully tormented the younger children. · She was tormented by doubt before the test.↗tree and pragmatics of: She was tormented by doubt before the test. · The mosquitoes were a torment all night.↗tree and pragmatics of: The mosquitoes were a torment all night. · The prisoner lived in torment.↗tree and pragmatics of: The prisoner lived in torment. · My brother torments me by hiding my things.↗tree and pragmatics of: My brother torments me by hiding my things. · The thought of the exam tormented him.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thought of the exam tormented him. · "Now," said the lank grey beggarman, "I'll torment you no longer.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Now,' said the lank grey beggarman, 'I'll torment…

tormentor — Everyday, meaning 1: A tormentor is a person who causes pain, fear or trouble to someone, often on purpose and over and over.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tormentor is a person who causes pain,… Example: The boy turned to his tormentors and begged them to stop.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boy turned to his tormentors and begged… · The bully was the tormentor of the smaller children.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bully was the tormentor of the smaller… · His tormentors laughed as he fell.↗tree and pragmatics of: His tormentors laughed as he fell. · The cat was a tormentor to the mice.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cat was a tormentor to the mice. · For there they that led us captive asked of us words of song, and our tormentors asked of us mirth: 'Sing us one of the songs of Zion.'↗tree and pragmatics of: For there they that led us captive asked… (Writings PSA.137.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.137.3, JPS 1917