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totalled — Everyday, meaning 1: Totalled means added up to a number: «the bill totalled ten pounds».↗tree and pragmatics of: Totalled means added up to a number: «the… Everyday, meaning 2: Totalled means added up all the numbers to find the total.↗tree and pragmatics of: Totalled means added up all the numbers to… Everyday, meaning 3: (informal, slang) A totalled car is completely wrecked in a crash and cannot be fixed.↗tree and pragmatics of: A totalled car is completely wrecked in a… Example: The money we raised totalled 85 dollars.↗tree and pragmatics of: The money we raised totalled 85 dollars. · Her scores totalled 42 points.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her scores totalled 42 points. · Our three bags of apples totalled 15 kilograms.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our three bags of apples totalled 15 kilograms. · Mum totalled the shopping on her phone.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum totalled the shopping on her phone. · The car was totalled in the crash, but nobody was hurt.↗tree and pragmatics of: The car was totalled in the crash, but… · The rainfall for the week totalled 30 millimetres.↗tree and pragmatics of: The rainfall for the week totalled 30 millimetres. · The tickets for the four of us totalled 48 pounds.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tickets for the four of us totalled…

totally — Everyday, meaning 1: Totally means completely, in every way.↗tree and pragmatics of: Totally means completely, in every way. Everyday, meaning 2: In casual speech, «totally» is used to agree strongly or to make something stronger, like «really».↗tree and pragmatics of: In casual speech, «totally» is used to agree… Example: I totally forgot my lunch.↗tree and pragmatics of: I totally forgot my lunch. · The two pictures look totally different.↗tree and pragmatics of: The two pictures look totally different. · The ice cream was totally melted.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ice cream was totally melted. · «Was the film good?»↗tree and pragmatics of: «Was the film good?» «Totally!»↗tree and pragmatics of: «Totally!» · She was totally sure she was right.↗tree and pragmatics of: She was totally sure she was right. · My answer was not totally wrong; I made one mistake.↗tree and pragmatics of: My answer was not totally wrong; I made… · The sky went totally dark during the storm.↗tree and pragmatics of: The sky went totally dark during the storm. · This time the king thought he had invented something totally impossible, and was quite pleased with himself for his cleverness.↗tree and pragmatics of: This time the king thought he had invented…

tote — Everyday, meaning 1: To tote something is to carry it, especially a heavy load, by hand or on your back.↗tree and pragmatics of: To tote something is to carry it, especially… Example: Dad totes the picnic basket up the hill.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad totes the picnic basket up the hill. · Can you tote this bag to the car?↗tree and pragmatics of: Can you tote this bag to the car? · The donkey toted the sacks all day.↗tree and pragmatics of: The donkey toted the sacks all day. · She toted her books to school every morning.↗tree and pragmatics of: She toted her books to school every morning.

totter — Everyday, meaning 1: To totter is to walk or stand unsteadily, as if about to fall over, because you are weak, old or tired.↗tree and pragmatics of: To totter is to walk or stand unsteadily,… Example: The old man began to totter.↗tree and pragmatics of: The old man began to totter. · The baby tottered across the room on wobbly legs.↗tree and pragmatics of: The baby tottered across the room on wobbly… · The tired dancers tottered at the end.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tired dancers tottered at the end. · He tottered down the stairs after the shock.↗tree and pragmatics of: He tottered down the stairs after the shock. · My knees totter through fasting; and my flesh is lean, and hath no fatness.↗tree and pragmatics of: My knees totter through fasting; and my flesh… (Writings PSA.109.24, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.109.24, JPS 1917 · Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to totter.↗tree and pragmatics of: Let their eyes be darkened, that they see… (Writings PSA.69.24, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.69.24, JPS 1917 · But these also reel through wine, and stagger through strong drink; the priest and the prophet reel through strong drink, they are confused because of wine, they stagger because of strong drink; they reel in vision, they totter in judgment.↗tree and pragmatics of: But these also reel through wine, and stagger… (Prophets ISA.28.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.28.7, JPS 1917

tottering — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: Tottering means unsteady and about to fall, moving or standing on weak or shaky legs.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tottering means unsteady and about to fall, moving… Example: Strengthen ye the weak hands, and make firm the tottering knees.↗tree and pragmatics of: Strengthen ye the weak hands, and make firm… (Prophets ISA.35.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.35.3, JPS 1917 · And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me tottering upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.↗tree and pragmatics of: And, behold, a hand touched me, which set… (Writings DAN.10.10, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings DAN.10.10, JPS 1917 · How long will ye set upon a man, that ye may slay him, all of you, as a leaning wall, a tottering fence?↗tree and pragmatics of: How long will ye set upon a man,… (Writings PSA.62.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.62.4, JPS 1917 · She went tottering to her room.↗tree and pragmatics of: She went tottering to her room. · The tottering nurse was helped by a girl.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tottering nurse was helped by a girl. · The king came tottering down from the throne.↗tree and pragmatics of: The king came tottering down from the throne. · A tottering tower of blocks fell over.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tottering tower of blocks fell over.

toucan — Everyday, meaning 1: A toucan is a tropical bird from Central and South America with black feathers and a huge, brightly coloured beak.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toucan is a tropical bird from Central… Everyday, meaning 2: (UK) A toucan crossing is a road crossing with lights that both pedestrians and cyclists can use («two can» cross).↗tree and pragmatics of: A toucan crossing is a road crossing with… Example: The toucan's beak is bright orange and very big.↗tree and pragmatics of: The toucan's beak is bright orange and very… · A toucan uses its beak to pick fruit.↗tree and pragmatics of: A toucan uses its beak to pick fruit. · Toucans live in the rainforests of South America.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toucans live in the rainforests of South America. · Although it looks heavy, a toucan's beak is light and hollow.↗tree and pragmatics of: Although it looks heavy, a toucan's beak is… · The toucan threw a berry up and caught it in its beak.↗tree and pragmatics of: The toucan threw a berry up and caught… · Toucans sleep with their beaks tucked under their wings.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toucans sleep with their beaks tucked under their… · We crossed the road on our bikes at the toucan crossing.↗tree and pragmatics of: We crossed the road on our bikes at… · I painted a toucan with a rainbow beak.↗tree and pragmatics of: I painted a toucan with a rainbow beak.

touch — Everyday, meaning 1: To put your hand or another part of your body on something.↗tree and pragmatics of: To put your hand or another part of… Everyday, meaning 2: When two things meet with no space between them.↗tree and pragmatics of: When two things meet with no space between… Everyday, meaning 3: To make someone feel kind or sad feelings.↗tree and pragmatics of: To make someone feel kind or sad feelings. e.g. "Her letter touched me."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Her letter touched me.' Everyday, meaning 4: As a noun, the sense that lets us feel things with our skin.↗tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, the sense that lets us… Everyday, meaning 5: A small amount.↗tree and pragmatics of: A small amount. e.g. "a touch of salt".↗tree and pragmatics of: 'a touch of salt'. Everyday, meaning 6: Contact.↗tree and pragmatics of: Contact. e.g. "keep in touch".↗tree and pragmatics of: 'keep in touch'. Example: Don't touch the hot oven.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't touch the hot oven. · Touch the leaf and feel how soft it is.↗tree and pragmatics of: Touch the leaf and feel how soft it… · The two shapes touch at one point.↗tree and pragmatics of: The two shapes touch at one point. · We feel things through our sense of touch.↗tree and pragmatics of: We feel things through our sense of touch. · Keep in touch when you move away.↗tree and pragmatics of: Keep in touch when you move away. · Never touch a plug with wet hands.↗tree and pragmatics of: Never touch a plug with wet hands. · Her kind words touched my heart.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her kind words touched my heart. · Add a touch of salt.↗tree and pragmatics of: Add a touch of salt. · "Do not touch them," said Death.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Do not touch them,' said Death. · Therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.↗tree and pragmatics of: Therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. (Torah GEN.20.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.20.6, JPS 1917 · Of their flesh ye shall not eat, and their carcasses ye shall not touch; they are unclean unto you.↗tree and pragmatics of: Of their flesh ye shall not eat, and… (Torah LEV.11.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.11.8, JPS 1917 · These are they which are unclean to you among all that swarm; whosoever doth touch them, when they are dead, shall be unclean until the even.↗tree and pragmatics of: These are they which are unclean to you… (Torah LEV.11.31, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.11.31, JPS 1917 · 'Touch not Mine anointed ones, and do My prophets no harm.'↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Touch not Mine anointed ones, and do My… (Writings 1CH.16.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings 1CH.16.22, JPS 1917 · My soul refuseth to touch them; they are as the sickness of my flesh.↗tree and pragmatics of: My soul refuseth to touch them; they are… (Writings JOB.6.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.6.7, JPS 1917 · O LORD, bow Thy heavens, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke.↗tree and pragmatics of: O LORD, bow Thy heavens, and come down;… (Writings PSA.144.5, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.144.5, JPS 1917

touchdown — Everyday, meaning 1: A touchdown is the moment when a plane or spacecraft lands on the ground.↗tree and pragmatics of: A touchdown is the moment when a plane… Everyday, meaning 2: In American and Canadian football, a touchdown is a score made by carrying or catching the ball over the other team's goal line (6 points).↗tree and pragmatics of: In American and Canadian football, a touchdown is… Everyday, meaning 3: In rugby, putting the ball down over the line (usually called a try).↗tree and pragmatics of: In rugby, putting the ball down over the… Example: The plane made a smooth touchdown.↗tree and pragmatics of: The plane made a smooth touchdown. · He ran 50 yards and scored a touchdown.↗tree and pragmatics of: He ran 50 yards and scored a touchdown. · A touchdown is worth six points.↗tree and pragmatics of: A touchdown is worth six points. · Touchdown!↗tree and pragmatics of: Touchdown! The rover has landed on Mars.↗tree and pragmatics of: The rover has landed on Mars. · The crowd cheered after the touchdown.↗tree and pragmatics of: The crowd cheered after the touchdown. · Our team scored three touchdowns, so we had 18 points from them.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our team scored three touchdowns, so we had…

touched — Everyday, meaning 1: Touched means put a hand or part of the body on something, or came into contact with it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Touched means put a hand or part of… Everyday, meaning 2: Touched (adjective) means feeling grateful and moved because someone was kind.↗tree and pragmatics of: Touched adjective means feeling grateful and moved because… Everyday, meaning 3: Touched on means mentioned briefly.↗tree and pragmatics of: Touched on means mentioned briefly. Everyday, meaning 4: Touched (old-fashioned, informal) means a little crazy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Touched old-fashioned, informal means a little crazy. Example: I touched the snow and it was cold.↗tree and pragmatics of: I touched the snow and it was cold. · Wash your hands after you've touched the hamster.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wash your hands after you've touched the hamster. · I was touched by your kind card.↗tree and pragmatics of: I was touched by your kind card. · The plane touched down safely.↗tree and pragmatics of: The plane touched down safely. · The teacher touched on fractions briefly.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher touched on fractions briefly. · Nobody should touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable.↗tree and pragmatics of: Nobody should touch you in a way that… · The circle touched the line at one point.↗tree and pragmatics of: The circle touched the line at one point. · He touched it and felt something hard within.↗tree and pragmatics of: He touched it and felt something hard within. · And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was strained, as he wrestled with him.↗tree and pragmatics of: And when he saw that he prevailed not… (Torah GEN.32.25, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.32.25, JPS 1917 · And encamp ye without the camp seven days; whosoever hath killed any person, and whosoever hath touched any slain, purify yourselves on the third day and on the seventh day, ye and your captives.↗tree and pragmatics of: And encamp ye without the camp seven days;… (Torah NUM.31.19, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.31.19, JPS 1917 · that thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace; thou art now the blessed of the LORD.'↗tree and pragmatics of: that thou wilt do us no hurt, as… (Torah GEN.26.29, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.26.29, JPS 1917 · 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 · Then there touched me again one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.↗tree and pragmatics of: Then there touched me again one like the… (Writings DAN.10.18, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings DAN.10.18, JPS 1917 · Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.↗tree and pragmatics of: Have pity upon me, have pity upon me,… (Writings JOB.19.21, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.19.21, JPS 1917

toucheth — Early Modern English, meaning 1: «toucheth» means «touches», a form of «touch».↗tree and pragmatics of: «toucheth» means «touches», a form of «touch». e.g. To put your hand or another part of your body on something.↗tree and pragmatics of: To put your hand or another part of… Example: He that toucheth the dead, even any man's dead body, shall be unclean seven days;↗tree and pragmatics of: He that toucheth the dead, even any man's… (Torah NUM.19.11, JPS 1917) · And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy; whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.↗tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may… (Torah EXO.30.29, JPS 1917) · And the flesh that toucheth any unclean thing shall not be eaten; it shall be burnt with fire.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the flesh that toucheth any unclean thing… (Torah LEV.7.19, JPS 1917)

touching — Everyday, meaning 1: As part of the verb, touching means putting your hand or another part on something, or being in contact: «Stop touching the paint».↗tree and pragmatics of: As part of the verb, touching means putting… Everyday, meaning 2: Touching (adjective) means making you feel sad or kind and warm inside: a touching story.↗tree and pragmatics of: Touching adjective means making you feel sad or… Everyday, meaning 3: Two things that are touching have no space between them.↗tree and pragmatics of: Two things that are touching have no space… Example: Stop touching your sister's things.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stop touching your sister's things. · Please don't touch — the paint is wet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Please don't touch — the paint is wet. · Safe touching includes hugs you want.↗tree and pragmatics of: Safe touching includes hugs you want. · You can say no to touching you don't like.↗tree and pragmatics of: You can say no to touching you don't… · It was a touching story about a lost dog.↗tree and pragmatics of: It was a touching story about a lost… · The two circles are touching at one point.↗tree and pragmatics of: The two circles are touching at one point. · No touching the exhibits in the museum.↗tree and pragmatics of: No touching the exhibits in the museum. · The balloon burst when it was touching the heater.↗tree and pragmatics of: The balloon burst when it was touching the… · ‘Yet what she says sounds very sad and touching.’↗tree and pragmatics of: ‘Yet what she says sounds very sad and… · Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charges.'↗tree and pragmatics of: Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching… (Torah NUM.8.26, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.8.26, JPS 1917 · And the priest shall make atonement for him as touching his sin that he hath sinned in any of these things, and he shall be forgiven; and the remnant shall be the priest's, as the meal-offering.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the priest shall make atonement for him… (Torah LEV.5.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.5.13, JPS 1917 · Thus did Moses, and Aaron, and all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the Levites; according unto all that the LORD commanded Moses touching the Levites, so did the children of Israel unto them.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thus did Moses, and Aaron, and all the… (Torah NUM.8.20, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.8.20, JPS 1917 · Let me sing of my well-beloved, a song of my beloved touching his vineyard.↗tree and pragmatics of: Let me sing of my well-beloved, a song… (Prophets ISA.5.1, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.5.1, JPS 1917 · And as touching the matter which I and thou have spoken of, behold, the LORD is between me and thee for ever.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And as touching the matter which I and… (Prophets 1SA.20.23, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.20.23, JPS 1917 · And I will utter My judgments against them touching all their wickedness; in that they have forsaken me, and have offered unto other gods, and worshipped the work of their own hands.↗tree and pragmatics of: And I will utter My judgments against them… (Prophets JER.1.16, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.1.16, JPS 1917

touchline — Everyday, meaning 1: The touchline is one of the two long side lines of a football, rugby or hockey pitch; when the ball goes over it, it is out of play.↗tree and pragmatics of: The touchline is one of the two long… Everyday, meaning 2: «On the touchline» means at the side of the pitch, where coaches and fans stand.↗tree and pragmatics of: «On the touchline» means at the side of… Example: The ball rolled over the touchline for a throw-in.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ball rolled over the touchline for a… · Mum cheered from the touchline.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum cheered from the touchline. · The winger ran down the touchline and crossed the ball.↗tree and pragmatics of: The winger ran down the touchline and crossed… · The coach paced up and down the touchline.↗tree and pragmatics of: The coach paced up and down the touchline. · In rugby, the ball went into touch near the touchline.↗tree and pragmatics of: In rugby, the ball went into touch near… · The pitch's touchlines are 90 metres long.↗tree and pragmatics of: The pitch's touchlines are 90 metres long.

touchstone — Everyday, meaning 1: A dark stone that people once rubbed gold on to test whether it was real.↗tree and pragmatics of: A dark stone that people once rubbed gold… Everyday, meaning 2: Something you use as a standard to judge other things by.↗tree and pragmatics of: Something you use as a standard to judge… Example: The goldsmith rubbed the metal on the touchstone to test it.↗tree and pragmatics of: The goldsmith rubbed the metal on the touchstone… · In the fairy tale the touchstone showed that the coins were fake.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the fairy tale the touchstone showed that… · Her kind deeds were a touchstone for how we should behave.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her kind deeds were a touchstone for how…

touchy — Everyday, meaning 1: A touchy person gets upset or annoyed very easily.↗tree and pragmatics of: A touchy person gets upset or annoyed very… Everyday, meaning 2: A touchy subject is one that needs to be talked about carefully because it can upset people.↗tree and pragmatics of: A touchy subject is one that needs to… Example: Dad is a bit touchy about his bald patch.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad is a bit touchy about his bald… · Be careful — Mia is touchy today because she lost the match.↗tree and pragmatics of: Be careful — Mia is touchy today because… · Money is a touchy subject in our house.↗tree and pragmatics of: Money is a touchy subject in our house. · Why are you so touchy?↗tree and pragmatics of: Why are you so touchy? I was only joking!↗tree and pragmatics of: I was only joking! · The cat is touchy and scratches if you stroke its tummy.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cat is touchy and scratches if you… · (informal) Our new teacher is very touchy-feely and hugs everyone.↗tree and pragmatics of: informal Our new teacher is very touchy-feely and… · "Well, then, why do you lie in my way?" she retorted, "you must not be so touchy.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Well, then, why do you lie in my…

tough — Everyday, meaning 1: Tough means strong and not easily broken, cut or damaged: «tough boots».↗tree and pragmatics of: Tough means strong and not easily broken, cut… Everyday, meaning 2: Tough means hard to do or difficult: «a tough test».↗tree and pragmatics of: Tough means hard to do or difficult: «a… Everyday, meaning 3: A tough person is strong in body or mind and can deal with pain or problems.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tough person is strong in body or… Everyday, meaning 4: Tough food (like meat) is hard to cut or chew.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tough food like meat is hard to cut… Everyday, meaning 5: Tough means strict and firm: «tough rules».↗tree and pragmatics of: Tough means strict and firm: «tough rules». Everyday, meaning 6: «Tough!» or «Tough luck» is said, rather rudely, to mean «too bad».↗tree and pragmatics of: «Tough!» or «Tough luck» is said, rather rudely,… Example: These boots are tough enough for hiking.↗tree and pragmatics of: These boots are tough enough for hiking. · The maths test was tough.↗tree and pragmatics of: The maths test was tough. · She is tough and never gives up.↗tree and pragmatics of: She is tough and never gives up. · This steak is too tough to chew.↗tree and pragmatics of: This steak is too tough to chew. · We've had a tough week.↗tree and pragmatics of: We've had a tough week. · The new head is tough on bad behaviour.↗tree and pragmatics of: The new head is tough on bad behaviour. · Being tough doesn't mean you can't cry.↗tree and pragmatics of: Being tough doesn't mean you can't cry. · He tied the Mouse's leg to his own with a tough reed.↗tree and pragmatics of: He tied the Mouse's leg to his own…

toughen — Everyday, meaning 1: To toughen something is to make it stronger and harder to break or damage.↗tree and pragmatics of: To toughen something is to make it stronger… Everyday, meaning 2: To toughen (up) a person is to make them stronger and better at dealing with difficult things.↗tree and pragmatics of: To toughen up a person is to make… Everyday, meaning 3: To make rules or laws stricter.↗tree and pragmatics of: To make rules or laws stricter. Example: Toughened glass is used in car windows.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toughened glass is used in car windows. · The hard training toughened the players.↗tree and pragmatics of: The hard training toughened the players. · Hiking toughens your feet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Hiking toughens your feet. · The school toughened its rules on phones.↗tree and pragmatics of: The school toughened its rules on phones. · Toughened glass breaks into small pieces, not sharp shards.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toughened glass breaks into small pieces, not sharp… · Boots get toughened by wearing them.↗tree and pragmatics of: Boots get toughened by wearing them.

toughness — Everyday, meaning 1: Toughness is being strong and hard to break, bend or damage.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toughness is being strong and hard to break,… Everyday, meaning 2: Toughness is being brave and strong in your mind, able to put up with pain or hard times.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toughness is being brave and strong in your… Everyday, meaning 3: Toughness of meat or food is being hard to cut or chew.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toughness of meat or food is being hard… Everyday, meaning 4: (materials science) Toughness is how much energy a material can take before it breaks.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toughness is how much energy a material can… Example: Rubber boots need toughness to survive the mud.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rubber boots need toughness to survive the mud. · We tested the toughness of three kinds of paper.↗tree and pragmatics of: We tested the toughness of three kinds of… · The goalkeeper showed real toughness after the injury.↗tree and pragmatics of: The goalkeeper showed real toughness after the injury. · The toughness of the steak made it hard to chew.↗tree and pragmatics of: The toughness of the steak made it hard… · True toughness is staying calm when someone wants a fight.↗tree and pragmatics of: True toughness is staying calm when someone wants… · Glass is hard but has little toughness, so it shatters.↗tree and pragmatics of: Glass is hard but has little toughness, so…