--- title: F — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 46 description: The 906 words of the English dictionary under F, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/46/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / F # F — The English dictionary · page 46 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) … [45](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/45/) **46** [47](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/47/) [48](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/48/) [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/49/) **fugitive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger.[↗](../../fugitive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Running away or escaping: «a fugitive slave».[↗](../../fugitive/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (literary, adjective) Lasting only a short time, fleeting: «a fugitive smile».[↗](../../fugitive/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fugitive hid in the woods from the police.[↗](../../fugitive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad was now a fugitive, running from the law.[↗](../../fugitive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Fugitives from the war crossed the border.[↗](../../fugitive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Harriet Tubman helped fugitive slaves reach freedom.[↗](../../fugitive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The police caught the fugitive at the station.[↗](../../fugitive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A fugitive smile crossed her face.[↗](../../fugitive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In vain do the fugitives attempt to escape.[↗](../../fugitive/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The inhabitants of the land of Tema did meet the fugitive with his bread.[↗](../../fugitive/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.21.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fugitive/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Give counsel, execute justice; make thy shadow as the night in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; betray not the fugitive.[↗](../../fugitive/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.16.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fugitive/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a wanderer shalt thou be in the earth.'[↗](../../fugitive/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.4.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fugitive/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Thus saith the LORD, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and I will bring down all of them as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships of their shouting.[↗](../../fugitive/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.43.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fugitive/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **fugu** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Japanese) A pufferfish, or a Japanese dish made from it.[↗](../../fugu/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") The fish contains a deadly poison, so only specially trained and licensed chefs may prepare it.[↗](../../fugu/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Fugu is a pufferfish eaten in Japan.[↗](../../fugu/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Only licensed chefs are allowed to prepare fugu.[↗](../../fugu/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Parts of the fugu contain a deadly poison.[↗](../../fugu/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A pufferfish blows itself up like a ball when scared.[↗](../../fugu/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fugu restaurant had a special licence.[↗](../../fugu/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Eating badly prepared fugu can be fatal.[↗](../../fugu/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **fuji** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (a name) Fuji, or Mount Fuji, is the tallest mountain in Japan, a volcano with a snowy top near Tokyo.[↗](../../fuji/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A Fuji is a kind of sweet, crunchy apple first grown in Japan.[↗](../../fuji/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (a name) Fuji is also part of the name of some Japanese companies, such as makers of cameras and film.[↗](../../fuji/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.[↗](../../fuji/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · From Tokyo on a clear day you can see Fuji.[↗](../../fuji/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mount Fuji is a volcano, but it is quiet at the moment.[↗](../../fuji/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Many people climb Fuji in the summer.[↗](../../fuji/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I packed a Fuji apple for lunch.[↗](../../fuji/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fuji apples are sweet and crunchy.[↗](../../fuji/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The famous print shows a big wave with Fuji in the background.[↗](../../fuji/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · So to this day people say there is smoke to be seen rising from the top of Mount Fuji to the clouds.[↗](../../fuji/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **ful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* «-ful» is an ending added to a word to make an adjective meaning «full of» or «having»: careful, hopeful, colourful, helpful.[↗](../../ful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «-ful» added to a container noun makes a noun for an amount: a spoonful, a handful, a cupful.[↗](../../ful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As a separate word «ful» is not English; it is a fragment, a spelling mistake for «full», or part of a broken word.[↗](../../ful/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Be careful when you cross the road.[↗](../../ful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Add two spoonfuls of sugar.[↗](../../ful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was hopeful about the test.[↗](../../ful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The garden was full of colourful flowers.[↗](../../ful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Spell «helpful» with one «l» at the end.[↗](../../ful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He grabbed a handful of sweets.[↗](../../ful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · How thank-ful-ly he looked at the man who had brought it\![↗](../../ful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **fulfil** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To do what you promised or what is needed: «fulfil a promise».[↗](../../fulfil/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To make a dream, wish or hope come true.[↗](../../fulfil/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To meet a need or a requirement.[↗](../../fulfil/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To make someone feel happy and satisfied with what they do.[↗](../../fulfil/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (Bible) Of a prophecy: to come true, as Christians believe Jesus fulfilled the prophecies.[↗](../../fulfil/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He fulfilled his promise and visited his grandma every week.[↗](../../fulfil/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She fulfilled her dream of swimming in the sea.[↗](../../fulfil/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · This job fulfils me; I love helping people.[↗](../../fulfil/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Your project must fulfil all the rules on the sheet.[↗](../../fulfil/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians believe Jesus fulfilled the words of the prophets.[↗](../../fulfil/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight fulfilled his quest and returned home.[↗](../../fulfil/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · May the good ever-loving God fulfil your loveliest dream!”[↗](../../fulfil/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Canst thou number the months that they fulfil?[↗](../../fulfil/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.39.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfil/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.[↗](../../fulfil/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.20.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfil/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the taskmasters were urgent, saying: 'Fulfil your work, your daily task, as when there was straw.'[↗](../../fulfil/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.5.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfil/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · He will fulfil the desire of them that fear Him; He also will hear their cry, and will save them.[↗](../../fulfil/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.145.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfil/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **fulfill** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To fulfill something is to do or carry out what was promised, needed or wished.[↗](../../fulfill/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To fulfill a need or a job is to meet it or do it properly.[↗](../../fulfill/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") (British spelling: fulfil).[↗](../../fulfill/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He wanted to fulfill his promise to his mother.[↗](../../fulfill/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · You must fulfill the conditions before you can win.[↗](../../fulfill/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She fulfilled her duties at home.[↗](../../fulfill/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Fire and hail, snow and vapour, stormy wind, fulfilling His word; (Writings PSA.148.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfill/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **fulfilled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Done or carried out as promised or needed.[↗](../../fulfilled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Of a dream or hope: made to come true.[↗](../../fulfilled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (adjective) Happy and satisfied because your life or work is meaningful.[↗](../../fulfilled/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (Bible) Of a prophecy: having come true.[↗](../../fulfilled/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The promise was fulfilled when Dad took us to the beach.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma felt fulfilled after years of helping at the food bank.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His wish was fulfilled when the puppy arrived.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · All the conditions of the bet were fulfilled.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians believe the old prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She led a long and fulfilled life.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The words of promise were fulfilled.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And seven days were fulfilled, after that the LORD had smitten the river.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.7.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfilled/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.13.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfilled/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And forty days were fulfilled for him; for so are fulfilled the days of embalming.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.50.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfilled/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · They hunt our steps, that we cannot go in our broad places; our end is near, our days are fulfilled; for our end is come.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.4.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfilled/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.[↗](../../fulfilled/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings DAN.10.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfilled/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **fulfillment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Fulfillment is the act of carrying out a promise or wish, or the feeling of having it come true.[↗](../../fulfillment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") (British spelling: fulfilment).[↗](../../fulfillment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fulfillment of his wish made him happy.[↗](../../fulfillment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Winning the race was the fulfillment of her dream.[↗](../../fulfillment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The prophecy came to fulfillment.[↗](../../fulfillment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **fulfilment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A feeling of being happy and satisfied because you are doing something useful or that you love.[↗](../../fulfilment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Doing what was promised, hoped or needed: the fulfilment of a dream.[↗](../../fulfilment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (business) Packing and sending out orders: an order fulfilment centre.[↗](../../fulfilment/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Teaching gives her a great sense of fulfilment.[↗](../../fulfilment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Winning the cup was the fulfilment of a lifelong dream.[↗](../../fulfilment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He found fulfilment in looking after animals.[↗](../../fulfilment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fulfilment centre sends out thousands of parcels a day.[↗](../../fulfilment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fulfilment of the promise made everyone happy.[↗](../../fulfilment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Helping others brings fulfilment.[↗](../../fulfilment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt-offering, or for a sacrifice, in fulfilment of a vow clearly uttered, or for peace-offerings unto the LORD; (Torah NUM.15.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fulfilment/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **full** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Full means holding as much as it can hold: «a full cup».[↗](../../full/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Full means having eaten enough: «I'm full».[↗](../../full/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Full means complete, whole: «your full name», «a full hour».[↗](../../full/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Full of means having a lot of something: «full of mistakes».[↗](../../full/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (casual) «Stuffed», «I'm done» mean very full of food; «full-on» means very intense; «full marks» means every answer right.[↗](../../full/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (rude) «Full of yourself» means too proud; «full of it» or «full of crap» means talking nonsense or lying.[↗](../../full/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (formal) Exams say «filled to capacity», «at maximum capacity», «complete», «in full», «in its entirety» and «payment in full».[↗](../../full/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* How many full boxes are there?[↗](../../full/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A full box holds 6 eggs.[↗](../../full/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bus is full with 40 people.[↗](../../full/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm full; I can't eat any more.[↗](../../full/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Write your full name at the top.[↗](../../full/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Tonight there is a full moon.[↗](../../full/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The garden is full of flowers.[↗](../../full/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm stuffed, I had 3 burgers\![↗](../../full/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · You're full of it, you never scored 10 goals.[↗](../../full/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The car park's chocka, every space is taken.[↗](../../full/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Seventeen eggs are placed in containers each having a capacity of 6.[↗](../../full/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") Determine the number of containers filled to capacity.[↗](../../full/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · She got full marks: 20 out of 20.[↗](../../full/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Every heart was full of fear.[↗](../../full/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And hath He not full knowledge of arrogance?[↗](../../full/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.35.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../full/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · one golden pan of ten shekels, full of incense; (Torah NUM.7.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../full/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · So Job died, being old and full of days.[↗](../../full/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.42.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../full/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · And should a man full of talk be accounted right?[↗](../../full/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.11.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../full/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") **fuller** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A person whose work is to clean and thicken cloth by washing and treading it.[↗](../../fuller/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap; (Prophets MAL.3.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fuller/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fullers' field.[↗](../../fuller/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.36.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fuller/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fullers' field.[↗](../../fuller/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.18.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fuller/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **fullness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Being full: a feeling of fullness after dinner.[↗](../../fullness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Being complete or whole: the fullness of the moon.[↗](../../fullness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Being rich, deep or round: the fullness of her voice.[↗](../../fullness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «in the fullness of time» (formal) = in the end, when the right time comes.[↗](../../fullness/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Fullness can also mean the height or peak of a season, such as the fullness of summer.[↗](../../fullness/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Eating slowly helps you notice fullness.[↗](../../fullness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fullness of the moon lit up the field.[↗](../../fullness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · All will be explained in the fullness of time.[↗](../../fullness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Singers practise for fullness of tone.[↗](../../fullness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fullness of the bucket made it heavy.[↗](../../fullness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · After Christmas dinner, everyone sat in happy fullness.[↗](../../fullness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Looking to the south all the trees were green in the fullness of summer, and the day cicala and the night cricket chirruped loudly.[↗](../../fullness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore His people return hither; and waters of fullness are drained out by them.[↗](../../fullness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.73.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fullness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **fully** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Completely; in every way.[↗](../../fully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "fully charged", "fully grown".[↗](../../fully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* At least; as much as.[↗](../../fully/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Fully half the class was ill."[↗](../../fully/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My tablet is fully charged.[↗](../../fully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy will be fully grown in a year.[↗](../../fully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Make sure the food is fully cooked.[↗](../../fully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The hotel is fully booked.[↗](../../fully/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I don't fully understand the question.[↗](../../fully/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Wait until the bus has fully stopped before you get up.[↗](../../fully/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He fully realized the truth of this.[↗](../../fully/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But My servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed Me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.[↗](../../fully/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.14.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fully/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said: 'It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully requite us all the evil which we did unto him.'[↗](../../fully/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.50.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fully/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · According to the Sefer Yetzira the Hebrew alphabet con- sisting often double letters and twelve simple leters, representing the vigesimal and duodecimal systems of notation, still more fully symbolizes the universe.[↗](../../fully/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../fully/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · For though they be like tangled thorns, and be drunken according to their drink, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.[↗](../../fully/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets NAM.1.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fully/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Solomon did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father.[↗](../../fully/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.11.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fully/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil; (Writings ECC.8.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fully/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **fumble** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To fumble is to handle something clumsily with the hands, often in the dark or in a hurry.[↗](../../fumble/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To fumble can mean to search about clumsily for something.[↗](../../fumble/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Tom fumbled with the button.[↗](../../fumble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She fumbled in her bag for the key.[↗](../../fumble/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He fumbled about in the dark until he found the door.[↗](../../fumble/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **fumbling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Using your hands in a clumsy, unsure way, so you drop things or cannot do a job neatly.[↗](../../fumbling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Searching for something awkwardly, for example in a pocket or in the dark.[↗](../../fumbling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Speaking or acting in a nervous, unsure way, without finding the right words.[↗](../../fumbling/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (sport) Dropping or failing to hold a ball you should have caught, especially in American football or cricket.[↗](../../fumbling/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She was fumbling with her keys while the rain poured down.[↗](../../fumbling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He went fumbling for the light switch in the dark hall.[↗](../../fumbling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My fingers were so cold that I kept fumbling with my coat buttons.[↗](../../fumbling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Tom gave a fumbling answer because he had not done the reading.[↗](../../fumbling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The goalkeeper's fumbling let the ball slip into the net.[↗](../../fumbling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fumbling in her bag, Gran finally found her glasses.[↗](../../fumbling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · After some fumbling, the new boy managed to open his locker.[↗](../../fumbling/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The quarterback's fumbling cost the team the game.[↗](../../fumbling/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · She sank down on the threshold, overcome with weariness, but in a moment was on her feet again, fumbling with the lock of the chest.[↗](../../fumbling/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) … [45](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/45/) **46** [47](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/47/) [48](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/48/) [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/49/) - ← previous: [page 45](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/45/) - next →: [page 47](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/47/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)