📖 T — The English dictionary · page 37

torn — Everyday, meaning 1: Torn is the past participle of tear (rip): the page was torn.↗tree and pragmatics of: Torn is the past participle of tear rip:… Everyday, meaning 2: Torn means ripped or pulled apart: a torn page has a rip in it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Torn means ripped or pulled apart: a torn… Everyday, meaning 3: Torn between two things means not able to choose.↗tree and pragmatics of: Torn between two things means not able to… Example: 4 of the 20 pages were torn.↗tree and pragmatics of: 4 of the 20 pages were torn. · He threw away 3 torn bags.↗tree and pragmatics of: He threw away 3 torn bags. · How many tickets are not torn?↗tree and pragmatics of: How many tickets are not torn? · A torn book cannot be sold.↗tree and pragmatics of: A torn book cannot be sold. · My jeans got torn when I fell.↗tree and pragmatics of: My jeans got torn when I fell. · She mended the torn sleeve.↗tree and pragmatics of: She mended the torn sleeve. · He was torn between the red bike and the blue one.↗tree and pragmatics of: He was torn between the red bike and… · It had torn itself out of his hand and floated away.↗tree and pragmatics of: It had torn itself out of his hand… · If it be torn in pieces, let him bring it for witness; he shall not make good that which was torn.↗tree and pragmatics of: If it be torn in pieces, let him… (Torah EXO.22.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.13, JPS 1917 · That which dieth of itself, or is torn of beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.↗tree and pragmatics of: That which dieth of itself, or is torn… (Torah LEV.22.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.22.8, JPS 1917 · and the one went out from me, and I said: Surely he is torn in pieces; and I have not seen him since; (Torah GEN.44.28, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: and the one went out from me, and… · The priests shall not eat of any thing that dieth of itself, or is torn, whether it be fowl or beast.↗tree and pragmatics of: The priests shall not eat of any thing… (Prophets EZK.44.31, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.44.31, JPS 1917 · He hath torn me in His wrath, and hated me; He hath gnashed upon me with His teeth; mine adversary sharpeneth his eyes upon me.↗tree and pragmatics of: He hath torn me in His wrath, and… (Writings JOB.16.9, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.16.9, JPS 1917 · 'Come, and let us return unto the LORD; for He hath torn, and He will heal us, He hath smitten, and He will bind us up.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Come, and let us return unto the LORD;… (Prophets HOS.6.1, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HOS.6.1, JPS 1917

tornado — Everyday, meaning 1: A tornado is a very strong, spinning column of wind that reaches from a storm cloud down to the ground, shaped like a funnel.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tornado is a very strong, spinning column… Everyday, meaning 2: Figuratively, a person who moves fast and makes a mess is like a tornado.↗tree and pragmatics of: Figuratively, a person who moves fast and makes… Example: A tornado looks like a spinning funnel.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tornado looks like a spinning funnel. · The tornado destroyed three barns.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tornado destroyed three barns. · When the siren sounds, go to the basement.↗tree and pragmatics of: When the siren sounds, go to the basement. · Tornadoes happen most often in the USA.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tornadoes happen most often in the USA. · In The Wizard of Oz, a tornado carries Dorothy's house away.↗tree and pragmatics of: In The Wizard of Oz, a tornado carries… · Stay away from windows during a tornado.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stay away from windows during a tornado. · My little brother ran through the room like a tornado.↗tree and pragmatics of: My little brother ran through the room like… · Scientists chase tornadoes to study them.↗tree and pragmatics of: Scientists chase tornadoes to study them.

torpedo — Everyday, meaning 1: A torpedo is a long, cigar-shaped weapon that moves underwater by itself and explodes when it hits a ship.↗tree and pragmatics of: A torpedo is a long, cigar-shaped weapon that… Everyday, meaning 2: To torpedo a ship is to hit it with a torpedo.↗tree and pragmatics of: To torpedo a ship is to hit it… Everyday, meaning 3: To torpedo a plan (informal) is to ruin it completely.↗tree and pragmatics of: To torpedo a plan informal is to ruin… Everyday, meaning 4: A torpedo ray is a fish that can give an electric shock.↗tree and pragmatics of: A torpedo ray is a fish that can… Example: The submarine fired a torpedo at the warship.↗tree and pragmatics of: The submarine fired a torpedo at the warship. · The ship was torpedoed in 1915.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ship was torpedoed in 1915. · The rain torpedoed our picnic plans.↗tree and pragmatics of: The rain torpedoed our picnic plans. · Torpedoes travel just under the water's surface.↗tree and pragmatics of: Torpedoes travel just under the water's surface. · The dolphin shot through the water like a torpedo.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dolphin shot through the water like a… · The torpedo ray stuns small fish with electricity.↗tree and pragmatics of: The torpedo ray stuns small fish with electricity. · Dey tells me dat it goes off like one er deze yer torpedoes."↗tree and pragmatics of: Dey tells me dat it goes off like…

torpid — Everyday, meaning 1: Torpid means sluggish and inactive, as if asleep or too lazy and slow to move.↗tree and pragmatics of: Torpid means sluggish and inactive, as if asleep… Example: After the big lunch, the dog lay torpid by the fire.↗tree and pragmatics of: After the big lunch, the dog lay torpid… · The flowers were torpid in the heat.↗tree and pragmatics of: The flowers were torpid in the heat. · The people seemed torpid and slow.↗tree and pragmatics of: The people seemed torpid and slow. · The snake was torpid in the cold morning.↗tree and pragmatics of: The snake was torpid in the cold morning.

torpor — Everyday, meaning 1: Torpor is a state of being very sleepy, slow and inactive, without energy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Torpor is a state of being very sleepy,… e.g. "The heat filled us with torpor."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'The heat filled us with torpor.' Everyday, meaning 2: (science) In animals, torpor is a short sleep-like state when body temperature and heartbeat drop to save energy, for example in hummingbirds at night, bats and some mice; long-lasting torpor in winter is called hibernation.↗tree and pragmatics of: In animals, torpor is a short sleep-like state… Example: Hummingbirds go into torpor at night to save energy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Hummingbirds go into torpor at night to save… · After the huge Christmas lunch, the whole family sank into torpor.↗tree and pragmatics of: After the huge Christmas lunch, the whole family… · Bats can enter torpor on cold days.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bats can enter torpor on cold days. · The heat of the afternoon filled the classroom with torpor.↗tree and pragmatics of: The heat of the afternoon filled the classroom… · Hibernation is a long kind of torpor.↗tree and pragmatics of: Hibernation is a long kind of torpor. · The dog lay in a happy torpor by the fire.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dog lay in a happy torpor by… · The sudden noise shook him out of his torpor.↗tree and pragmatics of: The sudden noise shook him out of his…

torrent — Everyday, meaning 1: A torrent is a fast, strong rush of water, like a stream in flood.↗tree and pragmatics of: A torrent is a fast, strong rush of… Everyday, meaning 2: A torrent of something is a great flow of it: a torrent of words.↗tree and pragmatics of: A torrent of something is a great flow… Everyday, meaning 3: «In torrents» means pouring very heavily, as rain does.↗tree and pragmatics of: «In torrents» means pouring very heavily, as rain… Example: The rain was falling in torrents.↗tree and pragmatics of: The rain was falling in torrents. · Torrents of water poured down the hill.↗tree and pragmatics of: Torrents of water poured down the hill. · A torrent of questions came from the class.↗tree and pragmatics of: A torrent of questions came from the class. · The river became a torrent after the storm.↗tree and pragmatics of: The river became a torrent after the storm.

torrid — Everyday, meaning 1: Very hot and dry: a torrid summer, torrid desert.↗tree and pragmatics of: Very hot and dry: a torrid summer, torrid… Everyday, meaning 2: Full of strong, difficult feelings or troubles: a torrid time means a very hard time.↗tree and pragmatics of: Full of strong, difficult feelings or troubles: a… Example: The explorers crossed the torrid desert.↗tree and pragmatics of: The explorers crossed the torrid desert. · It was a torrid summer with no rain.↗tree and pragmatics of: It was a torrid summer with no rain. · Old maps call the hot lands near the equator the torrid zone.↗tree and pragmatics of: Old maps call the hot lands near the… · The goalkeeper had a torrid afternoon.↗tree and pragmatics of: The goalkeeper had a torrid afternoon. · The camels plodded on in the torrid heat.↗tree and pragmatics of: The camels plodded on in the torrid heat. · We had a torrid time moving house.↗tree and pragmatics of: We had a torrid time moving house. · By Indians he might have meant Ethio- pians, or any other nation under the torrid zone which the ancients used tu denominate as Indians (T. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: By Indians he might have meant Ethio- pians,…

torso — Everyday, meaning 1: The torso is the main part of the human body, not counting the head, arms and legs; the chest, stomach and back.↗tree and pragmatics of: The torso is the main part of the… Everyday, meaning 2: A torso is a statue of a body without a head, arms or legs, like many old Greek statues found broken.↗tree and pragmatics of: A torso is a statue of a body… Example: The heart and lungs are in the torso.↗tree and pragmatics of: The heart and lungs are in the torso. · Twist your torso slowly from side to side.↗tree and pragmatics of: Twist your torso slowly from side to side. · The museum had a marble torso from ancient Greece.↗tree and pragmatics of: The museum had a marble torso from ancient… · We drew the torso, then added arms and legs.↗tree and pragmatics of: We drew the torso, then added arms and… · The life jacket covers your whole torso.↗tree and pragmatics of: The life jacket covers your whole torso. · A rash spread across his torso.↗tree and pragmatics of: A rash spread across his torso.

tort — Everyday, meaning 1: (law) A tort is a wrong done to someone, such as hurting them through carelessness or damaging their property, for which they can sue in a civil court for money (damages), even though it may not be a crime.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tort is a wrong done to someone,… Everyday, meaning 2: It is not the same as «torte», a rich cake, or «taut», which means tight.↗tree and pragmatics of: It is not the same as «torte», a… Example: Negligence is a tort, like when a careless driver hits a parked car.↗tree and pragmatics of: Negligence is a tort, like when a careless… · Tort law decides who must pay when someone is harmed.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tort law decides who must pay when someone… · Trespassing on land can be a tort.↗tree and pragmatics of: Trespassing on land can be a tort. · A lawyer explained that the tort case was about a dog bite.↗tree and pragmatics of: A lawyer explained that the tort case was… · In a tort case, the winner usually gets money, not a prison sentence for the other side.↗tree and pragmatics of: In a tort case, the winner usually gets… · Spreading lies that harm someone's name can be a tort called defamation.↗tree and pragmatics of: Spreading lies that harm someone's name can be…

tortilla — Everyday, meaning 1: A tortilla is a thin, flat, round bread made from maize (corn) or wheat flour, from Mexico, used for tacos, wraps and burritos.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tortilla is a thin, flat, round bread… Everyday, meaning 2: In Spain, a tortilla is a thick omelette made with eggs and potatoes.↗tree and pragmatics of: In Spain, a tortilla is a thick omelette… Example: I had a chicken wrap in a tortilla for lunch.↗tree and pragmatics of: I had a chicken wrap in a tortilla… · Tortilla chips are cut from tortillas and fried.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tortilla chips are cut from tortillas and fried. · Warm the tortillas in a dry pan.↗tree and pragmatics of: Warm the tortillas in a dry pan. · In Spain, my aunt made a tortilla with eggs and potatoes.↗tree and pragmatics of: In Spain, my aunt made a tortilla with… · A taco is a folded tortilla with filling.↗tree and pragmatics of: A taco is a folded tortilla with filling. · Corn tortillas have been eaten in Mexico for thousands of years.↗tree and pragmatics of: Corn tortillas have been eaten in Mexico for…

tortoise — Everyday, meaning 1: A tortoise is a slow animal with a hard, high shell that lives on land and can pull its head and legs inside the shell.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tortoise is a slow animal with a… Everyday, meaning 2: Tortoises can live a very long time, some more than 100 years.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tortoises can live a very long time, some… Example: The zoo has 5 tortoises.↗tree and pragmatics of: The zoo has 5 tortoises. · A tortoise walks 2 meters a minute.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tortoise walks 2 meters a minute. · The tortoise is 80 years old.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tortoise is 80 years old. · The hare ran 10 times as fast as the tortoise.↗tree and pragmatics of: The hare ran 10 times as fast as… · In the story, the slow tortoise won the race.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the story, the slow tortoise won the… · Giant tortoises live on the Galapagos Islands.↗tree and pragmatics of: Giant tortoises live on the Galapagos Islands. · Our pet tortoise sleeps all winter in a box of straw.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our pet tortoise sleeps all winter in a… · The Tortoise was very glad indeed.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Tortoise was very glad indeed.

tortoiseshell — Everyday, meaning 1: Tortoiseshell is the hard, brown-and-yellow mottled shell material that comes from the hawksbill sea turtle (not from tortoises), once used for combs, glasses frames and jewellery; trading it is now banned to protect the turtles.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tortoiseshell is the hard, brown-and-yellow mottled shell material… Everyday, meaning 2: Tortoiseshell also means a pattern or plastic copying that mottled brown and amber look: tortoiseshell glasses.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tortoiseshell also means a pattern or plastic copying… Everyday, meaning 3: A tortoiseshell is a cat with a coat patterned in black and orange (ginger) patches; almost all of them are female.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tortoiseshell is a cat with a coat… Everyday, meaning 4: A tortoiseshell is also a butterfly, the small tortoiseshell, with orange, black and yellow wings.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tortoiseshell is also a butterfly, the small… Example: My cat is a tortoiseshell with black and ginger patches.↗tree and pragmatics of: My cat is a tortoiseshell with black and… · Almost all tortoiseshell cats are female.↗tree and pragmatics of: Almost all tortoiseshell cats are female. · Dad's glasses have tortoiseshell frames, but they are plastic.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad's glasses have tortoiseshell frames, but they are… · Real tortoiseshell came from hawksbill turtles, which are now endangered.↗tree and pragmatics of: Real tortoiseshell came from hawksbill turtles, which are… · A small tortoiseshell butterfly landed on the buddleia.↗tree and pragmatics of: A small tortoiseshell butterfly landed on the buddleia. · The old hairbrush in the museum was made of tortoiseshell.↗tree and pragmatics of: The old hairbrush in the museum was made… · Selling real tortoiseshell is banned in most countries.↗tree and pragmatics of: Selling real tortoiseshell is banned in most countries. · Next came the water-rats, dressed as pages, and lastly the frog herself, in a litter borne by eight toads, and made of tortoiseshell.↗tree and pragmatics of: Next came the water-rats, dressed as pages, and…

tortuous — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: Twisting, winding, full of turns and bends.↗tree and pragmatics of: Twisting, winding, full of turns and bends. Example: In that day the LORD with His sore and great and strong sword will punish leviathan the slant serpent, and leviathan the tortuous serpent; and He will slay the dragon that is in the sea.↗tree and pragmatics of: In that day the LORD with His sore… (Prophets ISA.27.1, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.27.1, JPS 1917

torture — Everyday, meaning 1: Causing great pain to someone on purpose, to punish them or make them say something.↗tree and pragmatics of: Causing great pain to someone on purpose, to… Everyday, meaning 2: (verb) To hurt someone in this way.↗tree and pragmatics of: To hurt someone in this way. Everyday, meaning 3: (informal, joking) Something very unpleasant or boring: this traffic is torture.↗tree and pragmatics of: Something very unpleasant or boring: this traffic is… Example: Torture is against the law in almost every country.↗tree and pragmatics of: Torture is against the law in almost every… · The castle had an old torture chamber.↗tree and pragmatics of: The castle had an old torture chamber. · Waiting in the queue was torture.↗tree and pragmatics of: Waiting in the queue was torture. · Stop torturing your sister with that silly song!↗tree and pragmatics of: Stop torturing your sister with that silly song! · Long car journeys are torture for my little brother.↗tree and pragmatics of: Long car journeys are torture for my little… · He was tortured by doubts about his choice.↗tree and pragmatics of: He was tortured by doubts about his choice. · "Perhaps they'll take to torturing me too!"↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Perhaps they'll take to torturing me too!'

toss — Everyday, meaning 1: To toss means to throw something lightly: toss the ball to me.↗tree and pragmatics of: To toss means to throw something lightly: toss… Everyday, meaning 2: A coin toss is throwing a coin to see which side lands up, heads or tails.↗tree and pragmatics of: A coin toss is throwing a coin to… Everyday, meaning 3: To toss a salad is to mix it gently.↗tree and pragmatics of: To toss a salad is to mix it… Everyday, meaning 4: To toss and turn is to move about in bed and not sleep.↗tree and pragmatics of: To toss and turn is to move about… Everyday, meaning 5: To toss something out is to throw it away.↗tree and pragmatics of: To toss something out is to throw it… Example: She tossed the ball 12 times.↗tree and pragmatics of: She tossed the ball 12 times. · He tosses a coin 10 times and gets 6 heads.↗tree and pragmatics of: He tosses a coin 10 times and gets… · They tossed 3 bags into the bin.↗tree and pragmatics of: They tossed 3 bags into the bin. · How many tosses were tails?↗tree and pragmatics of: How many tosses were tails? · The captain won the toss and chose to bat first.↗tree and pragmatics of: The captain won the toss and chose to… · Dad tossed the pancake high in the air.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad tossed the pancake high in the air. · I tossed and turned all night.↗tree and pragmatics of: I tossed and turned all night. · Toss the salad with a little oil.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toss the salad with a little oil. · He tossed it gayly to the boy.↗tree and pragmatics of: He tossed it gayly to the boy. · Who is this like the Nile that riseth up, like the rivers whose waters toss themselves?↗tree and pragmatics of: Who is this like the Nile that riseth… (Prophets JER.46.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.46.7, JPS 1917 · O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will set thy stones in fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.↗tree and pragmatics of: O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not… (Prophets ISA.54.11, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.54.11, JPS 1917 · He will violently roll and toss thee like a ball into a large country; there shalt thou die, and there shall be the chariots of thy glory, thou shame of the lord's house.↗tree and pragmatics of: He will violently roll and toss thee like… (Prophets ISA.22.18, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.22.18, JPS 1917

tot — Everyday, meaning 1: A very small child, a toddler.↗tree and pragmatics of: A very small child, a toddler. Everyday, meaning 2: A small amount of an alcoholic drink, like a tot of rum (old, sailors).↗tree and pragmatics of: A small amount of an alcoholic drink, like… Everyday, meaning 3: (UK) tot up: to add up numbers to find a total.↗tree and pragmatics of: tot up: to add up numbers to find… Example: The tiny tots played in the sandpit.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tiny tots played in the sandpit. · The swimming class is for tots under three.↗tree and pragmatics of: The swimming class is for tots under three. · Let's tot up how much we spent.↗tree and pragmatics of: Let's tot up how much we spent. · Sailors once got a tot of rum every day.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sailors once got a tot of rum every… · She totted up the scores at the end.↗tree and pragmatics of: She totted up the scores at the end. · The park has a safe area for tots.↗tree and pragmatics of: The park has a safe area for tots. · She drew them when she should have been totting up.↗tree and pragmatics of: She drew them when she should have been…

total — Everyday, meaning 1: The total is the whole amount you get when you add everything up.↗tree and pragmatics of: The total is the whole amount you get… Everyday, meaning 2: Total as an adjective means whole or complete: «total cost», «total silence».↗tree and pragmatics of: Total as an adjective means whole or complete:… Everyday, meaning 3: To total is to add up to an amount: «The bill totals 20 dollars».↗tree and pragmatics of: To total is to add up to an… Everyday, meaning 4: (casual) To total a car is to wreck it so badly it cannot be fixed.↗tree and pragmatics of: To total a car is to wreck it… Everyday, meaning 5: (casual) «Totally» or «totes» (slang) means completely, yes for sure.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Totally» or «totes» slang means completely, yes for… Everyday, meaning 6: (rude) «a total idiot», «a total disaster» use total to make an insult stronger.↗tree and pragmatics of: «a total idiot», «a total disaster» use total… Everyday, meaning 7: (formal) Exams say «the aggregate», «the sum total», «the cumulative total» or «in its entirety».↗tree and pragmatics of: Exams say «the aggregate», «the sum total», «the… Example: How many cards did Ben buy in total?↗tree and pragmatics of: How many cards did Ben buy in total? · The total cost is 12 cents.↗tree and pragmatics of: The total cost is 12 cents. · There are 30 children in total, and 14 are boys.↗tree and pragmatics of: There are 30 children in total, and 14… · The total of 4, 5 and 6 is 15.↗tree and pragmatics of: The total of 4, 5 and 6 is… · Our team scored a total of 42 points.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our team scored a total of 42 points. · The shopping totalled 18 dollars.↗tree and pragmatics of: The shopping totalled 18 dollars. · The library was in total silence.↗tree and pragmatics of: The library was in total silence. · Keep a running total of the money you save.↗tree and pragmatics of: Keep a running total of the money you… · Totes worth it, 3 for 5 bucks.↗tree and pragmatics of: Totes worth it, 3 for 5 bucks. · 20 bucks for chips?↗tree and pragmatics of: 20 bucks for chips? Total rip-off.↗tree and pragmatics of: Total rip-off. · Compute the aggregate expenditure incurred across the three purchases of 4, 5 and 6 dollars.↗tree and pragmatics of: Compute the aggregate expenditure incurred across the three… · My uncle totalled his car but nobody was hurt.↗tree and pragmatics of: My uncle totalled his car but nobody was… · Once out in the current my raft flew swiftly under the gloomy archway, and I found myself in total darkness, carried smoothly forward by the rapid river.↗tree and pragmatics of: Once out in the current my raft flew… · Proceeding in the same way with ;, we shall obtain 10,648 quadriliterals beginning with 3, and so forth with the remaining letters, which would give a total of •2"2*, or •234,256.↗tree and pragmatics of: Proceeding in the same way with ;, we… (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according… · As is well-known, some old grammarians, among whom was the author of the "Dikduke ha-Teamim"" counted the final letters as separate letters, thus making the total number oi the letters of the alphabet twenty-seven.↗tree and pragmatics of: As is well-known, some old grammarians, among whom… (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…

totality — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: The whole of something, all of it taken together.↗tree and pragmatics of: The whole of something, all of it taken… Example: The root SPR thus holds unique metaphysical significance for the SY, alone representing the totality of language by which the world was created and is sustained.↗tree and pragmatics of: The root SPR thus holds unique metaphysical significance… (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation