--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 27 description: The 1049 words of the English dictionary under T, 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/T/page/27/) [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/) / T # T — The English dictionary · page 27 [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/) · 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[29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/29/) [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/30/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) **thundering** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The loud rumbling sounds of thunder; "thunderings" are repeated claps of thunder.[↗](../../thundering/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The loud rumbling sounds of thunder; 'thunderings' are…") *Example:* Entreat the LORD, and let there be enough of these mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.'[↗](../../thundering/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Entreat the LORD, and let there be enough…") (Torah EXO.9.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thundering/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.9.28, JPS 1917") · And all the people perceived the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the voice of the horn, and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it, they trembled, and stood afar off.[↗](../../thundering/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: And all the people perceived the thunderings, and…") (Torah EXO.20.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thundering/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.20.18, JPS 1917") **thunderous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thunderous means very loud, like thunder.[↗](../../thunderous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thunderous means very loud, like thunder.") *Example:* The king was greeted with thunderous cheers.[↗](../../thunderous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The king was greeted with thunderous cheers.") · Thunderous salutes came from the ramparts.[↗](../../thunderous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thunderous salutes came from the ramparts.") · We heard the thunderous roar of the waves.[↗](../../thunderous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We heard the thunderous roar of the waves.") **thunderstorm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thunderstorm is a storm with thunder and lightning, usually with heavy rain and strong winds.[↗](../../thunderstorm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thunderstorm is a storm with thunder and…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thunderstorm can also mean a sudden, fierce outburst of anger.[↗](../../thunderstorm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thunderstorm can also mean a sudden, fierce…") *Example:* A thunderstorm woke me up in the night.[↗](../../thunderstorm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thunderstorm woke me up in the night.") · We stayed inside during the thunderstorm.[↗](../../thunderstorm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We stayed inside during the thunderstorm.") · Do not shelter under a tree in a thunderstorm.[↗](../../thunderstorm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Do not shelter under a tree in a…") · The thunderstorm knocked out the power.[↗](../../thunderstorm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The thunderstorm knocked out the power.") · Heavy rain fell during the thunderstorm.[↗](../../thunderstorm/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Heavy rain fell during the thunderstorm.") · My dog hides under the bed in a thunderstorm.[↗](../../thunderstorm/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My dog hides under the bed in a…") · Swimmers left the pool when the thunderstorm started.[↗](../../thunderstorm/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Swimmers left the pool when the thunderstorm started.") · I counted six seconds between lightning and thunder, so the storm was two kilometres away.[↗](../../thunderstorm/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: I counted six seconds between lightning and thunder,…") · Then, like a thunderstorm, she broke out against her husband, abusing him saying:[↗](../../thunderstorm/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Then, like a thunderstorm, she broke out against…") **thunderstruck** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thunderstruck means so surprised or shocked that one cannot speak or move.[↗](../../thunderstruck/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thunderstruck means so surprised or shocked that one…") *Example:* He was thunderstruck when he saw the gold.[↗](../../thunderstruck/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He was thunderstruck when he saw the gold.") · The king was thunderstruck by the news.[↗](../../thunderstruck/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The king was thunderstruck by the news.") · How the others were thunderstruck when he showed his proofs\![↗](../../thunderstruck/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How the others were thunderstruck when he showed…") **thursday** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thursday is the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday.[↗](../../thursday/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thursday is the day of the week after…") A week is 7 days and Thursday is one of them.[↗](../../thursday/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A week is 7 days and Thursday is…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «On Thursdays» means every Thursday.[↗](../../thursday/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «On Thursdays» means every Thursday.") *Example:* On Thursday she read 15 pages.[↗](../../thursday/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: On Thursday she read 15 pages.") · He sold 8 cakes on Thursday and 12 on Friday.[↗](../../thursday/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He sold 8 cakes on Thursday and 12…") · The shop is closed on Thursdays.[↗](../../thursday/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop is closed on Thursdays.") · How many more did he sell on Thursday than on Wednesday?[↗](../../thursday/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How many more did he sell on Thursday…") · We have swimming every Thursday.[↗](../../thursday/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We have swimming every Thursday.") · If today is Monday, Thursday is in 3 days.[↗](../../thursday/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: If today is Monday, Thursday is in 3…") · Thursday is named after Thor, the god of thunder.[↗](../../thursday/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Thursday is named after Thor, the god of…") · Next Thursday evening the White Bear came to fetch her.[↗](../../thursday/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Next Thursday evening the White Bear came to…") **thus** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Thus means «so», «therefore», «as a result»: he was ill and thus missed school.[↗](../../thus/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus means «so», «therefore», «as a result»: he…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Thus means «in this way», «like this»: hold the bat thus.[↗](../../thus/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus means «in this way», «like this»: hold…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Thus far» means «so far», «until now».[↗](../../thus/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «Thus far» means «so far», «until now».") *Example:* It rained all day; thus the match was cancelled.[↗](../../thus/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: It rained all day; thus the match was…") · 12 sweets shared by 4 children: thus each child gets 3.[↗](../../thus/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 12 sweets shared by 4 children: thus each…") · Fold the paper thus, and you will make a boat.[↗](../../thus/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Fold the paper thus, and you will make…") · Thus far, we have read five chapters.[↗](../../thus/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus far, we have read five chapters.") · The ice melted, thus showing that the room was warm.[↗](../../thus/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The ice melted, thus showing that the room…") · The bridge was closed, and thus we had to go the long way.[↗](../../thus/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The bridge was closed, and thus we had…") · Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.[↗](../../thus/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the…") (Torah NUM.21.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thus/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.21.31, JPS 1917") · Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charges.'[↗](../../thus/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching…") (Torah NUM.8.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thus/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.8.26, JPS 1917") · Thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.[↗](../../thus/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus did he make for all the boards…") (Torah EXO.36.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thus/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.36.22, JPS 1917") · Thus shalt thou do six days.[↗](../../thus/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus shalt thou do six days.") (Prophets JOS.6.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thus/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOS.6.3, JPS 1917") · Thus shall they cleanse the land.[↗](../../thus/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus shall they cleanse the land.") (Prophets EZK.39.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thus/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.39.16, JPS 1917") · Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.[↗](../../thus/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.") (Prophets 2KI.10.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thus/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.10.28, JPS 1917") **thwarted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To thwart someone is to stop them from getting what they want or from carrying out their plan.[↗](../../thwarted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To thwart someone is to stop them from…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Thwarted describes a wish or plan that has been stopped.[↗](../../thwarted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thwarted describes a wish or plan that has…") *Example:* The King was terribly angry at being thwarted like this.[↗](../../thwarted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The King was terribly angry at being thwarted…") · Kokai was so angry at being thwarted that he raised a revolt.[↗](../../thwarted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Kokai was so angry at being thwarted that…") · Her thwarted desire turned into hate.[↗](../../thwarted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her thwarted desire turned into hate.") **thy** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Belonging to you.[↗](../../thy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Belonging to you.") *Example:* I wait for Thy salvation, O Lord.[↗](../../thy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I wait for Thy salvation, O Lord.") (Torah GEN.49.18, JPS 1917) · "In thy wife's head," says she.[↗](../../thy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'In thy wife's head,' says she.") (More English Fairy Tales) · And they shall hearken to thy voice.[↗](../../thy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: And they shall hearken to thy voice.") (Torah EXO.3.18, JPS 1917) **thylacine** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The Tasmanian tiger or Tasmanian wolf, a striped, dog-like marsupial (pouched animal) that lived in Australia and Tasmania and is believed to have died out; the last known one died in a zoo in Hobart nearly a hundred years ago.[↗](../../thylacine/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Tasmanian tiger or Tasmanian wolf, a striped,…") *Example:* The thylacine had stripes on its back like a tiger.[↗](../../thylacine/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The thylacine had stripes on its back like…") · The last known thylacine died in a zoo in Hobart.[↗](../../thylacine/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The last known thylacine died in a zoo…") · Thylacines carried their babies in a pouch.[↗](../../thylacine/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thylacines carried their babies in a pouch.") · Farmers hunted thylacines because they thought they killed sheep.[↗](../../thylacine/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Farmers hunted thylacines because they thought they killed…") · Some people say they have seen a thylacine, but nobody has proved it.[↗](../../thylacine/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Some people say they have seen a thylacine,…") · Scientists study old thylacine bones and films.[↗](../../thylacine/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Scientists study old thylacine bones and films.") **thyme** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thyme is a small herb with tiny grey-green leaves and a strong, sweet smell, used in cooking.[↗](../../thyme/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thyme is a small herb with tiny grey-green…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Wild thyme is thyme that grows wild in fields and on hills.[↗](../../thyme/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Wild thyme is thyme that grows wild in…") *Example:* She was so scented with wild thyme that it made the sentry sneeze.[↗](../../thyme/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She was so scented with wild thyme that…") · Beneath the trees bloomed thyme and parsley.[↗](../../thyme/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Beneath the trees bloomed thyme and parsley.") · The hare was munching wild thyme.[↗](../../thyme/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The hare was munching wild thyme.") **thyself** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* You, as the one doing the action or receiving it.[↗](../../thyself/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: You, as the one doing the action or…") *Example:* As yet exaltest thou thyself against My people, that thou wilt not let them go?[↗](../../thyself/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: As yet exaltest thou thyself against My people,…") (Torah EXO.9.17, JPS 1917) · Make thyself as free as anyone else.[↗](../../thyself/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Make thyself as free as anyone else.") (Andersen's Fairy Tales) · And thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbour's wife, to defile thyself with her.[↗](../../thyself/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt not lie carnally with thy…") (Torah LEV.18.20, JPS 1917) **ti** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ti (also te) is the seventh note in the singing scale do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do.[↗](../../ti/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Ti also te is the seventh note in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Ti is also the name of a plant (the cabbage tree) in New Zealand and the Pacific.[↗](../../ti/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Ti is also the name of a plant…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As a fragment, «ti» often comes from a longer word cut in the middle, or from «Ti», the chemistry symbol for titanium.[↗](../../ti/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: As a fragment, «ti» often comes from a…") *Example:* Do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do\![↗](../../ti/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do!") · Ti is the note right before the high do.[↗](../../ti/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Ti is the note right before the high…") · In the song, «ti» sounds like «tea».[↗](../../ti/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In the song, «ti» sounds like «tea».") · The symbol Ti on the periodic table means titanium.[↗](../../ti/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The symbol Ti on the periodic table means…") · We sang ti a bit too low and the teacher laughed.[↗](../../ti/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We sang ti a bit too low and…") · A ti tree, or cabbage tree, grows in New Zealand.[↗](../../ti/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A ti tree, or cabbage tree, grows in…") **tia** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (a name) Tia is a girl's name.[↗](../../tia/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tia is a girl's name.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Spanish and Portuguese) Tía (Spanish) and tia (Portuguese) mean aunt; it sounds like TEE-uh to an English ear.[↗](../../tia/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tía Spanish and tia Portuguese mean aunt; it…") It is not an English word.[↗](../../tia/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It is not an English word.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (abbreviation, medicine) TIA stands for transient ischaemic attack, a mini-stroke.[↗](../../tia/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: TIA stands for transient ischaemic attack, a mini-stroke.") *Example:* Tia sits next to me in class.[↗](../../tia/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tia sits next to me in class.") (a name)[↗](../../tia/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: a name") · My tía makes the best tamales.[↗](../../tia/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My tía makes the best tamales.") (Spanish)[↗](../../tia/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Spanish") · Tía Rosa is visiting from Mexico.[↗](../../tia/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tía Rosa is visiting from Mexico.") (Spanish)[↗](../../tia/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Spanish") · Tio and Tia mean uncle and aunt.[↗](../../tia/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tio and Tia mean uncle and aunt.") · Grandad had a TIA and went to hospital.[↗](../../tia/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad had a TIA and went to hospital.") · Tia scored the winning goal.[↗](../../tia/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Tia scored the winning goal.") (a name)[↗](../../tia/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: a name") **tiara** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tiara is a small crown, often decorated with jewels, worn on the head by women and girls, like princesses and queens at special events.[↗](../../tiara/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tiara is a small crown, often decorated…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church, history) The papal tiara was a tall triple crown once worn by popes.[↗](../../tiara/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The papal tiara was a tall triple crown…") *Example:* The princess wore a sparkly tiara.[↗](../../tiara/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The princess wore a sparkly tiara.") · I wore a plastic tiara to my birthday party.[↗](../../tiara/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I wore a plastic tiara to my birthday…") · The queen's diamond tiara is kept safe in a museum.[↗](../../tiara/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The queen's diamond tiara is kept safe in…") · The bride had a small tiara in her hair.[↗](../../tiara/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bride had a small tiara in her…") · The fairy costume came with a wand and a tiara.[↗](../../tiara/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The fairy costume came with a wand and…") · Popes once wore a tall triple tiara.[↗](../../tiara/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Popes once wore a tall triple tiara.") **tibetan** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tibetan means from or to do with Tibet, a high region in the Himalayas, now part of China.[↗](../../tibetan/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tibetan means from or to do with Tibet,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A Tibetan is a person from Tibet.[↗](../../tibetan/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A Tibetan is a person from Tibet.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Tibetan is the language of Tibet, written in its own script.[↗](../../tibetan/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tibetan is the language of Tibet, written in…") *Example:* Tibetan monks chant prayers.[↗](../../tibetan/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tibetan monks chant prayers.") · The Tibetan plateau is very high.[↗](../../tibetan/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Tibetan plateau is very high.") · Tibetan prayer flags flapped in the wind.[↗](../../tibetan/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tibetan prayer flags flapped in the wind.") · Yaks carry loads for Tibetan farmers.[↗](../../tibetan/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Yaks carry loads for Tibetan farmers.") · Tibetan is written in its own alphabet.[↗](../../tibetan/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tibetan is written in its own alphabet.") · We read a Tibetan folk tale in class.[↗](../../tibetan/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We read a Tibetan folk tale in class.") · The Tibetan terrier has long, shaggy fur.[↗](../../tibetan/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The Tibetan terrier has long, shaggy fur.") **tibia** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The tibia is the shinbone, the bigger and stronger of the two bones in your lower leg, between your knee and your ankle.[↗](../../tibia/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tibia is the shinbone, the bigger and…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In insects, the tibia is one of the sections of the leg.[↗](../../tibia/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In insects, the tibia is one of the…") *Example:* The tibia is the second longest bone in the body.[↗](../../tibia/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tibia is the second longest bone in…") · He broke his tibia playing rugby.[↗](../../tibia/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He broke his tibia playing rugby.") · Shin pads protect your tibia during football.[↗](../../tibia/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Shin pads protect your tibia during football.") · The fibula is thinner than the tibia.[↗](../../tibia/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The fibula is thinner than the tibia.") · You can feel your tibia at the front of your leg.[↗](../../tibia/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: You can feel your tibia at the front…") · The tibia joins the femur at the knee.[↗](../../tibia/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The tibia joins the femur at the knee.") · Grasshoppers have long, strong tibias for jumping.[↗](../../tibia/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Grasshoppers have long, strong tibias for jumping.") **tic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tic is a sudden movement or sound that a person makes again and again without meaning to, like blinking, shrugging, sniffing or clearing the throat.[↗](../../tic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tic is a sudden movement or sound…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tic can be a habit in how someone talks or acts, like always saying «like» (a verbal tic).[↗](../../tic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tic can be a habit in how…") *Example:* He has a tic that makes him blink a lot.[↗](../../tic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He has a tic that makes him blink…") · Tics are not something you can just stop.[↗](../../tic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tics are not something you can just stop.") · My friend with Tourette's has vocal tics.[↗](../../tic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My friend with Tourette's has vocal tics.") · Her verbal tic is saying «basically» all the time.[↗](../../tic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her verbal tic is saying «basically» all the…") · The tic gets worse when he is tired or stressed.[↗](../../tic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The tic gets worse when he is tired…") · We never laugh at someone's tic.[↗](../../tic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We never laugh at someone's tic.") **tick** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tick is a mark (✓) that shows something is right or done; Americans usually call it a check mark.[↗](../../tick/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tick is a mark ✓ that shows…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tick is the short sound a clock makes each second.[↗](../../tick/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tick is the short sound a clock…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A tick is a tiny eight-legged creature that bites animals and people and sucks their blood.[↗](../../tick/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tick is a tiny eight-legged creature that…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To tick means to make a tick mark, or to make the ticking sound.[↗](../../tick/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To tick means to make a tick mark,…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* «In a tick» (British) means in a moment.[↗](../../tick/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: «In a tick» British means in a moment.") *Everyday, meaning 6:* To tick can also mean to work or run well, as a machine or a person does.[↗](../../tick/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: To tick can also mean to work or…") *Example:* The teacher put a tick next to every right answer.[↗](../../tick/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher put a tick next to every…") · Tick the box if you agree.[↗](../../tick/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tick the box if you agree.") · I can hear the clock ticking.[↗](../../tick/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I can hear the clock ticking.") · Check for ticks after walking in long grass.[↗](../../tick/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Check for ticks after walking in long grass.") · Dad removed a tick from the dog's ear.[↗](../../tick/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad removed a tick from the dog's ear.") · I'll be ready in a tick\![↗](../../tick/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I'll be ready in a tick!") · Tick off each item on the list as you pack it.[↗](../../tick/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Tick off each item on the list as…") · A tick is not an insect; it has eight legs.[↗](../../tick/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: A tick is not an insect; it has…") · He ticked superbly, but with one unforeseen result.[↗](../../tick/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: He ticked superbly, but with one unforeseen result.") **ticket** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A ticket is a small paper or card that shows you paid to ride, watch a show or go in.[↗](../../ticket/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A ticket is a small paper or card…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A ticket is a paper with a number for a raffle or lottery.[↗](../../ticket/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A ticket is a paper with a number…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A parking or speeding ticket is a paper telling a driver to pay a fine.[↗](../../ticket/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A parking or speeding ticket is a paper…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A ticket in a shop or queue shows your turn or price.[↗](../../ticket/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A ticket in a shop or queue shows…") *Example:* A ticket costs 8 dollars.[↗](../../ticket/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A ticket costs 8 dollars.") · They sold 120 tickets.[↗](../../ticket/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: They sold 120 tickets.") · An adult ticket costs 10 dollars and a child ticket 5.[↗](../../ticket/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: An adult ticket costs 10 dollars and a…") · How much do 4 tickets cost?[↗](../../ticket/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How much do 4 tickets cost?") · Keep your ticket until the end of the trip.[↗](../../ticket/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep your ticket until the end of the…") · Dad got a parking ticket.[↗](../../ticket/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad got a parking ticket.") · We bought raffle tickets for the school fair.[↗](../../ticket/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We bought raffle tickets for the school fair.") · Show your ticket at the gate.[↗](../../ticket/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Show your ticket at the gate.") · She could never have the heart, he thought, to send him a ticket to go and see it, if it had been real.[↗](../../ticket/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: She could never have the heart, he thought,…") **tickle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To tickle someone means to touch them lightly, often on the ribs or feet, so that they laugh and wriggle.[↗](../../tickle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To tickle someone means to touch them lightly,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To tickle means to give a light, itchy feeling («The feather tickled my nose»; «a tickle in my throat»).[↗](../../tickle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To tickle means to give a light, itchy…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To tickle someone can mean to amuse them («The joke tickled me»).[↗](../../tickle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To tickle someone can mean to amuse them…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A tickle is a light touch or itchy feeling.[↗](../../tickle/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A tickle is a light touch or itchy…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To tickle can also mean to stir up a feeling, such as hunger.[↗](../../tickle/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To tickle can also mean to stir up…") *Example:* Dad tickled my feet until I screamed with laughter.[↗](../../tickle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad tickled my feet until I screamed with…") · The grass tickled my legs.[↗](../../tickle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The grass tickled my legs.") · I have a tickle in my throat, so I keep coughing.[↗](../../tickle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I have a tickle in my throat, so…") · Stop tickling me! — and he stopped at once.[↗](../../tickle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop tickling me! — and he stopped at…") · Grandma was tickled pink by the card.[↗](../../tickle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma was tickled pink by the card.") · You can't tickle yourself; try it\![↗](../../tickle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: You can't tickle yourself; try it!") · The joke really tickled him.[↗](../../tickle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The joke really tickled him.") · The cat's whiskers tickled my cheek.[↗](../../tickle/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat's whiskers tickled my cheek.") · That odor tickled my hunger and I followed it.[↗](../../tickle/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: That odor tickled my hunger and I followed…") **tickler** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tickler is a person or thing that tickles.[↗](../../tickler/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tickler is a person or thing that…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) A brain tickler or brain-teaser is a fun puzzle that makes you think.[↗](../../tickler/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A brain tickler or brain-teaser is a fun…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) A tickler can also be something that makes you laugh or a little problem that bothers you, like a "tickle" in your throat.[↗](../../tickler/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tickler can also be something that makes…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (old, US) A tickler file is a reminder system of notes about things to do on certain days.[↗](../../tickler/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A tickler file is a reminder system of…") *Example:* Grandpa is the best tickler in the family.[↗](../../tickler/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa is the best tickler in the family.") · Here's a brain tickler: what has keys but can't open locks?[↗](../../tickler/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Here's a brain tickler: what has keys but…") · That joke was a real rib tickler.[↗](../../tickler/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: That joke was a real rib tickler.") · The feather was a perfect tickler.[↗](../../tickler/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The feather was a perfect tickler.") · Our maths teacher gives us a tickler at the start of each lesson.[↗](../../tickler/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our maths teacher gives us a tickler at…") · The baby giggled at the tickler.[↗](../../tickler/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby giggled at the tickler.") · Write it in your tickler file so you don't forget.[↗](../../tickler/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Write it in your tickler file so you…") (old)[↗](../../tickler/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: old") **ticklish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ticklish means easily made to laugh or squirm when someone tickles you.[↗](../../ticklish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Ticklish means easily made to laugh or squirm…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A ticklish problem or situation is difficult and needs careful handling.[↗](../../ticklish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A ticklish problem or situation is difficult and…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A ticklish feeling is a light itchy feeling, as in a ticklish cough or throat.[↗](../../ticklish/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A ticklish feeling is a light itchy feeling,…") *Example:* My little sister is very ticklish.[↗](../../ticklish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My little sister is very ticklish.") · Are your feet ticklish?[↗](../../ticklish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Are your feet ticklish?") · I'm ticklish under my arms.[↗](../../ticklish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm ticklish under my arms.") · Stop tickling when someone says stop.[↗](../../ticklish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop tickling when someone says stop.") · It was a ticklish problem to solve.[↗](../../ticklish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It was a ticklish problem to solve.") · I've got a ticklish cough.[↗](../../ticklish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I've got a ticklish cough.") · You can't tickle yourself, even if you're ticklish.[↗](../../ticklish/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: You can't tickle yourself, even if you're ticklish.") · It is a ticklish matter, that I can assure you.’[↗](../../ticklish/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: It is a ticklish matter, that I can…") **tidal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tidal describes something to do with the tides, the daily rise and fall of the sea.[↗](../../tidal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tidal describes something to do with the tides,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tidal river or pool is one where the water level goes up and down with the tide.[↗](../../tidal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tidal river or pool is one where…") *Example:* Crabs hide in the tidal pools on the beach.[↗](../../tidal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Crabs hide in the tidal pools on the…") · The Thames is tidal in London.[↗](../../tidal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Thames is tidal in London.") · Tidal power stations use the movement of the sea.[↗](../../tidal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tidal power stations use the movement of the…") · The tidal causeway is only open at low tide.[↗](../../tidal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tidal causeway is only open at low…") · A tidal surge flooded the coast.[↗](../../tidal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A tidal surge flooded the coast.") · We explored the tidal mudflats with a guide.[↗](../../tidal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We explored the tidal mudflats with a guide.") · The kanjiu is also called the Jewel of the Ebbing Tide, and this gem controls the sea and the waves thereof, and will cause even a tidal wave to recede.”[↗](../../tidal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The kanjiu is also called the Jewel of…") · against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings against the five.[↗](../../tidal/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king…") (Torah GEN.14.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tidal/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.14.9, JPS 1917") · And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, (Torah GEN.14.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tidal/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And it came to pass in the days…") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) … 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