--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 29 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/29/) [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 29 [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/T/) … [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/20/) … [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/28/) **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/) **tillage** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Farming the land: plowing and planting the soil, or land that is farmed.[↗](../../tillage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Farming the land: plowing and planting the soil,…") *Example:* A haughty look, and a proud heart — the tillage of the wicked is sin.[↗](../../tillage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A haughty look, and a proud heart —…") (Writings PRO.21.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tillage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.21.4, JPS 1917") · Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is swept away by want of righteousness.[↗](../../tillage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Much food is in the tillage of the…") (Writings PRO.13.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tillage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.13.23, JPS 1917") · and over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub; (Writings 1CH.27.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tillage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: and over them that did the work of…") **tiller** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A person who works the land, a farmer.[↗](../../tiller/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who works the land, a farmer.") *Example:* If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the tillers thereof to be disappointed — (Writings JOB.31.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tiller/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: If I have eaten the fruits thereof without…") **tillest** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «tillest» means «you till», a form of «till»: Till means until, up to a time: open from 9 till 5.[↗](../../tillest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: «tillest» means «you till», a form of «till»:…") *Example:* 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.'[↗](../../tillest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: When thou tillest the ground, it shall not…") (Torah GEN.4.12, JPS 1917) **tilt** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To move something so that one side is higher than the other; to lean or slope.[↗](../../tilt/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To move something so that one side is…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As a noun, a sloping position or a lean.[↗](../../tilt/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, a sloping position or a…") *e.g.* "The picture is on a tilt."[↗](../../tilt/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'The picture is on a tilt.'") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To be at full tilt means to go at top speed, as fast as possible.[↗](../../tilt/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To be at full tilt means to go…") *Example:* Tilt the jug slowly so the water pours out.[↗](../../tilt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tilt the jug slowly so the water pours…") · The puppy tilted its head when it heard the whistle.[↗](../../tilt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The puppy tilted its head when it heard…") · The Earth's tilt gives us summer and winter.[↗](../../tilt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Earth's tilt gives us summer and winter.") · Do not tilt your chair back; you could fall.[↗](../../tilt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Do not tilt your chair back; you could…") · The table tilted and the cups slid off.[↗](../../tilt/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The table tilted and the cups slid off.") · The ship tilted in the strong wind.[↗](../../tilt/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The ship tilted in the strong wind.") · She ran at full tilt to catch the bus.[↗](../../tilt/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She ran at full tilt to catch the…") · And when a moment later Schurka joined her, they set off at full tilt to the stone tower where Martin was a prisoner, taking the rolls with them.[↗](../../tilt/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And when a moment later Schurka joined her,…") · Thus, the Sefer Yetzirah may have believed two di- bits, 0 and j , a tilting symbolization of the creation, out of chaos or nothing, of the universe, by the power of the Deity.[↗](../../tilt/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus, the Sefer Yetzirah may have believed two…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../tilt/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") · Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will send unto him them that tilt up, and they shall tilt him up; and they shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles in pieces.[↗](../../tilt/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD,…") (Prophets JER.48.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tilt/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.48.12, JPS 1917") **tilted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Leaning or sloping, with one side higher than the other.[↗](../../tilted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Leaning or sloping, with one side higher than…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The past form of "tilt".[↗](../../tilted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The past form of 'tilt'.") *e.g.* "She tilted the box."[↗](../../tilted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'She tilted the box.'") *Example:* The picture on the wall is tilted.[↗](../../tilted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The picture on the wall is tilted.") · He tilted the bottle and poured the juice.[↗](../../tilted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He tilted the bottle and poured the juice.") · The Earth spins on a tilted axis.[↗](../../tilted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Earth spins on a tilted axis.") · The dog looked at me with its head tilted.[↗](../../tilted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog looked at me with its head…") · The old fence was tilted after the storm.[↗](../../tilted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The old fence was tilted after the storm.") · She tilted the umbrella against the wind.[↗](../../tilted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She tilted the umbrella against the wind.") · From shoulder to shoulder he tilted his head.[↗](../../tilted/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: From shoulder to shoulder he tilted his head.") **timber** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Timber is wood that is cut and used for building or making things.[↗](../../timber/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Timber is wood that is cut and used…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Timbers are the large wooden beams of a building or ship.[↗](../../timber/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Timbers are the large wooden beams of a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Timber! is a shout made by tree-cutters to warn people that a tree is falling.[↗](../../timber/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Timber! is a shout made by tree-cutters to…") *Example:* The shed is built from timber.[↗](../../timber/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The shed is built from timber.") · Old Tudor houses have black timber frames.[↗](../../timber/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Old Tudor houses have black timber frames.") · The ship's timbers creaked in the storm.[↗](../../timber/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The ship's timbers creaked in the storm.") · Logs are taken to the mill to be cut into timber.[↗](../../timber/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Logs are taken to the mill to be…") · Timber! shouted the woodcutter as the tree fell.[↗](../../timber/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Timber! shouted the woodcutter as the tree fell.") · The forest is grown for timber.[↗](../../timber/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The forest is grown for timber.") · They had hardly reached the other side when there was a crashing of beams and timbers.[↗](../../timber/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: They had hardly reached the other side when…") · And he shall break down the house, the stones of it, and the timber thereof, and all the mortar of the house; and he shall carry them forth out of the city into an unclean place.[↗](../../timber/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And he shall break down the house, the…") (Torah LEV.14.45, JPS 1917)[↗](../../timber/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.14.45, JPS 1917") · So Hiram gave Solomon timber of cedar and timber of cypress according to all his desire.[↗](../../timber/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: So Hiram gave Solomon timber of cedar and…") (Prophets 1KI.5.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../timber/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.5.24, JPS 1917") · For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.[↗](../../timber/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: For the stone shall cry out of the…") (Prophets HAB.2.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../timber/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HAB.2.11, JPS 1917") · even to prepare me timber in abundance; for the house which I am about to build shall be great and wonderful.[↗](../../timber/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: even to prepare me timber in abundance; for…") (Writings 2CH.2.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../timber/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.2.8, JPS 1917") **timbrel** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A small hand drum or tambourine, played with dancing.[↗](../../timbrel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A small hand drum or tambourine, played with…") *Example:* And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.[↗](../../timbrel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron,…") (Torah EXO.15.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../timbrel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.20, JPS 1917") · Take up the melody, and sound the timbrel, the sweet harp with the psaltery.[↗](../../timbrel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Take up the melody, and sound the timbrel,…") (Writings PSA.81.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../timbrel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.81.3, JPS 1917") · They sing to the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the pipe.[↗](../../timbrel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: They sing to the timbrel and harp, and…") (Writings JOB.21.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../timbrel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.21.12, JPS 1917") · Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and the pipe.[↗](../../timbrel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise…") (Writings PSA.150.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../timbrel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.150.4, JPS 1917") **time** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Time is what we measure with clocks in seconds, minutes, hours, days and years.[↗](../../time/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Time is what we measure with clocks in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The time is the hour and minutes shown on a clock.[↗](../../time/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The time is the hour and minutes shown…") *e.g.* What time is it?[↗](../../time/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: What time is it?") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A time is one occasion when something happens: the first time.[↗](../../time/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A time is one occasion when something happens:…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Times» means multiplied by: 3 times 4 is 12.[↗](../../time/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Times» means multiplied by: 3 times 4 is…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A time is a period in history or in life: in the time of the dinosaurs.[↗](../../time/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A time is a period in history or…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* To time something is to measure how long it takes.[↗](../../time/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: To time something is to measure how long…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (casual) «Time out» is a short break or a punishment of sitting quietly; «about time!» means at last, you are late.[↗](../../time/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: «Time out» is a short break or a…") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (casual) «Have a good time» means enjoy yourself; «hard time» means trouble: «don't give me a hard time».[↗](../../time/#m8 "tree and pragmatics of: «Have a good time» means enjoy yourself; «hard…") *Everyday, meaning 9:* (rough, slang) «Doing time» means being in prison.[↗](../../time/#m9 "tree and pragmatics of: «Doing time» means being in prison.") *Everyday, meaning 10:* (formal) «Duration», «period», «interval» and «elapsed time» are stiff words: «Determine the duration of the journey.».[↗](../../time/#m10 "tree and pragmatics of: «Duration», «period», «interval» and «elapsed time» are stiff…") *Everyday, meaning 11:* In time can also mean early enough, before it is too late.[↗](../../time/#m11 "tree and pragmatics of: In time can also mean early enough, before…") *Example:* What time does the train leave?[↗](../../time/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: What time does the train leave?") · It takes 20 minutes each time.[↗](../../time/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: It takes 20 minutes each time.") · She jumped 5 times.[↗](../../time/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She jumped 5 times.") · He has 3 times as many cards as Ann.[↗](../../time/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He has 3 times as many cards as…") · Six times seven is forty-two.[↗](../../time/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Six times seven is forty-two.") · Be on time for school.[↗](../../time/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Be on time for school.") · We had a great time at the beach.[↗](../../time/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We had a great time at the beach.") · Time how long it takes the ice to melt.[↗](../../time/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Time how long it takes the ice to…") · bus at 8:40 its 8:25 now, how much time (casual)[↗](../../time/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: bus at 8:40 its 8:25 now, how much…") · About time\![↗](../../time/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: About time!") You said 10 minutes, it's been 40.[↗](../../time/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: You said 10 minutes, it's been 40.") (rough)[↗](../../time/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: rough") · His uncle is doing time for robbery.[↗](../../time/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: His uncle is doing time for robbery.") (slang)[↗](../../time/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: slang") · Determine the duration, in minutes, of a journey commencing at 14:20 and concluding at 15:05.[↗](../../time/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Determine the duration, in minutes, of a journey…") (formal exam)[↗](../../time/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: formal exam") · The girls arrived just in time.[↗](../../time/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: The girls arrived just in time.") · And I besought the LORD at that time, saying: (Torah DEU.3.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../time/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And I besought the LORD at that time,…") · But the LORD hearkened unto me that time also.[↗](../../time/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: But the LORD hearkened unto me that time…") (Torah DEU.9.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../time/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.9.19, JPS 1917") · For except we had lingered, surely we had now returned a second time.'[↗](../../time/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: For except we had lingered, surely we had…") (Torah GEN.43.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../time/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.43.10, JPS 1917") · Then did Libnah revolt at the same time.[↗](../../time/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Then did Libnah revolt at the same time.") (Prophets 2KI.8.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../time/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.8.22, JPS 1917") · And the LORD called Samuel again the third time.[↗](../../time/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD called Samuel again the third…") (Prophets 1SA.3.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../time/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.3.8, JPS 1917") · Or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?[↗](../../time/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: Or knowest thou the time when they bring…") (Writings JOB.39.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../time/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.39.2, JPS 1917") **timekeeper** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A timekeeper is a person who keeps track of time in a game, race or event, often with a stopwatch, and says when time is up.[↗](../../timekeeper/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A timekeeper is a person who keeps track…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A good timekeeper is someone who is always on time: «She is an excellent timekeeper».[↗](../../timekeeper/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A good timekeeper is someone who is always…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A timekeeper can also be a clock or watch, judged by how accurately it keeps time.[↗](../../timekeeper/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A timekeeper can also be a clock or…") *Example:* I was the timekeeper for the 100-metre race.[↗](../../timekeeper/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I was the timekeeper for the 100-metre race.") · The timekeeper blew the whistle when time was up.[↗](../../timekeeper/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The timekeeper blew the whistle when time was…") · My teacher says I am a good timekeeper.[↗](../../timekeeper/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My teacher says I am a good timekeeper.") · The old clock is still an accurate timekeeper.[↗](../../timekeeper/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The old clock is still an accurate timekeeper.") · The timekeeper recorded 14.5 seconds for Sam.[↗](../../timekeeper/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The timekeeper recorded 14.5 seconds for Sam.") · In group work, one person is the timekeeper.[↗](../../timekeeper/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In group work, one person is the timekeeper.") **timekeeping** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Being on time, arriving and finishing when you should.[↗](../../timekeeping/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Being on time, arriving and finishing when you…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Measuring and recording time, for example in a race or a game.[↗](../../timekeeping/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Measuring and recording time, for example in a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* How well a clock or watch keeps the right time.[↗](../../timekeeping/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: How well a clock or watch keeps the…") *Example:* His timekeeping is excellent; he is never late.[↗](../../timekeeping/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: His timekeeping is excellent; he is never late.") · The teacher spoke to us about poor timekeeping.[↗](../../timekeeping/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher spoke to us about poor timekeeping.") · Timekeeping at the swimming gala was done with stopwatches.[↗](../../timekeeping/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Timekeeping at the swimming gala was done with…") · Sundials were an early form of timekeeping.[↗](../../timekeeping/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Sundials were an early form of timekeeping.") · Good timekeeping matters when you have a train to catch.[↗](../../timekeeping/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Good timekeeping matters when you have a train…") · A race starting at 10:15 and ending at 10:52 lasted 37 minutes.[↗](../../timekeeping/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A race starting at 10:15 and ending at…") **timeline** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A timeline is a line or chart showing events in the order they happened, with times marked along it.[↗](../../timeline/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A timeline is a line or chart showing…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A timeline is also a plan of when things need to be done.[↗](../../timeline/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A timeline is also a plan of when…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* On social media, a timeline is the list of posts you see, newest first.[↗](../../timeline/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: On social media, a timeline is the list…") *Example:* We made a timeline of the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.[↗](../../timeline/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We made a timeline of the Stone Age,…") · Put these events in order on the timeline.[↗](../../timeline/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Put these events in order on the timeline.") · My timeline shows when I learned to walk and talk.[↗](../../timeline/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My timeline shows when I learned to walk…") · The timeline goes from left to right.[↗](../../timeline/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The timeline goes from left to right.") · Our project timeline says we finish next week.[↗](../../timeline/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our project timeline says we finish next week.") · Use the timeline to count how many years apart the events were.[↗](../../timeline/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Use the timeline to count how many years…") · The scientist drew a timeline of the dinosaurs.[↗](../../timeline/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The scientist drew a timeline of the dinosaurs.") · New posts appear at the top of your timeline.[↗](../../timeline/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: New posts appear at the top of your…") **timely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Timely means happening at just the right moment, when it is most needed.[↗](../../timely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Timely means happening at just the right moment,…") *Example:* Her timely help saved the boy.[↗](../../timely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Her timely help saved the boy.") · Thank you for your timely warning.[↗](../../timely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thank you for your timely warning.") · The rain came at a timely moment for the farmers.[↗](../../timely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The rain came at a timely moment for…") **timepiece** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A clock or watch; any instrument for measuring time.[↗](../../timepiece/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A clock or watch; any instrument for measuring…") *Example:* Grandad's gold timepiece still ticks.[↗](../../timepiece/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad's gold timepiece still ticks.") · The White Rabbit looked at his timepiece and ran.[↗](../../timepiece/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The White Rabbit looked at his timepiece and…") · A sundial is an ancient timepiece.[↗](../../timepiece/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A sundial is an ancient timepiece.") · The museum shows timepieces from long ago.[↗](../../timepiece/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The museum shows timepieces from long ago.") · The Hatter's timepiece told the day, not the hour.[↗](../../timepiece/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The Hatter's timepiece told the day, not the…") · Ships needed a very accurate timepiece to find their way.[↗](../../timepiece/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Ships needed a very accurate timepiece to find…") **timer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A timer is a device that measures how much time passes and often rings or beeps when a set time is over, like a kitchen timer.[↗](../../timer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A timer is a device that measures how…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A timer can also turn a machine on or off automatically at a set time.[↗](../../timer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A timer can also turn a machine on…") *Example:* Set the timer for ten minutes.[↗](../../timer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Set the timer for ten minutes.") · The timer beeped, so the cookies were ready.[↗](../../timer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The timer beeped, so the cookies were ready.") · We used a timer to see who could run fastest.[↗](../../timer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We used a timer to see who could…") · The teacher turned over the sand timer.[↗](../../timer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher turned over the sand timer.") · The heating comes on with a timer.[↗](../../timer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The heating comes on with a timer.") · The egg timer has sand in it.[↗](../../timer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The egg timer has sand in it.") · When the timer goes off, it is time to tidy up.[↗](../../timer/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: When the timer goes off, it is time…") · My phone has a timer for brushing my teeth.[↗](../../timer/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: My phone has a timer for brushing my…") **times** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Times tells how many copies of a number are put together: «5 times 6» means 5 × 6.[↗](../../times/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Times tells how many copies of a number…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Times tells how often something happens: «I rang 4 times».[↗](../../times/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Times tells how often something happens: «I rang…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Times can mean periods in history or life: «in old times», «hard times».[↗](../../times/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Times can mean periods in history or life:…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To time something is to measure how long it takes: «She times the race».[↗](../../times/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To time something is to measure how long…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (casual) «Times» can mean a good or bad experience: «good times!»; «loads of times» means very often.[↗](../../times/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: «Times» can mean a good or bad experience:…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (rude) «How many times do I have to tell you?» shows anger, not a real question.[↗](../../times/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: «How many times do I have to tell…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (formal) Exams say «multiplied by», «the product of», «-fold» («threefold»), «on N occasions» and «a multiple of».[↗](../../times/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: Exams say «multiplied by», «the product of», «-fold»…") *Example:* Ben has 3 times as many cards as Zoe.[↗](../../times/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Ben has 3 times as many cards as…") · Mia rang the bell 4 times.[↗](../../times/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mia rang the bell 4 times.") · What is 5 times 6?[↗](../../times/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: What is 5 times 6?") · I know my 9 times table.[↗](../../times/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I know my 9 times table.") · Take the medicine three times a day.[↗](../../times/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Take the medicine three times a day.") · In old times, people wrote with feathers.[↗](../../times/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In old times, people wrote with feathers.") · At times the wind was very strong.[↗](../../times/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: At times the wind was very strong.") · I've told you a million times, it's 7 times 8 is 56.[↗](../../times/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: I've told you a million times, it's 7…") · How many times do I gotta say it?[↗](../../times/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: How many times do I gotta say it?") 12, not 13\![↗](../../times/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: 12, not 13!") · Good times, mate, see ya next week.[↗](../../times/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Good times, mate, see ya next week.") · Compute the product of 7 and 8.[↗](../../times/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Compute the product of 7 and 8.") · The bell was sounded on four occasions; state the number of rings.[↗](../../times/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: The bell was sounded on four occasions; state…") · Those times were not like ours.[↗](../../times/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Those times were not like ours.") · Three times thou shalt keep a feast unto Me in the year.[↗](../../times/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Three times thou shalt keep a feast unto…") (Torah EXO.23.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../times/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.23.14, JPS 1917") · Three times in the year all thy males shall appear before the Lord GOD.[↗](../../times/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Three times in the year all thy males…") (Torah EXO.23.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../times/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.23.17, JPS 1917") · Three times in the year shall all thy males appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel.[↗](../../times/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Three times in the year shall all thy…") (Torah EXO.34.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../times/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.34.23, JPS 1917") · Why hidest Thou Thyself in times of trouble?[↗](../../times/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Why hidest Thou Thyself in times of trouble?") (Writings PSA.10.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../times/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.10.1, JPS 1917") · Why are times not laid up by the Almighty?[↗](../../times/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: Why are times not laid up by the…") (Writings JOB.24.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../times/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.24.1, JPS 1917") · and for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and for the first-fruits.[↗](../../times/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: and for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and…") (Writings NEH.13.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../times/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.13.31, JPS 1917") **timetable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A timetable is a list or chart showing what happens at what time, like lessons at school.[↗](../../timetable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A timetable is a list or chart showing…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A timetable is a list of times when buses, trains or planes leave and arrive.[↗](../../timetable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A timetable is a list of times when…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To timetable something is to plan it for a certain time.[↗](../../timetable/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To timetable something is to plan it for…") *Example:* Check the timetable to see when maths is.[↗](../../timetable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Check the timetable to see when maths is.") · The bus timetable says the next bus is at 4:15.[↗](../../timetable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bus timetable says the next bus is…") · PE is on the timetable on Wednesday.[↗](../../timetable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: PE is on the timetable on Wednesday.") · The train leaves at 9:20 and arrives at 10:05, so the trip takes 45 minutes.[↗](../../timetable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The train leaves at 9:20 and arrives at…") · Mum printed the holiday timetable.[↗](../../timetable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum printed the holiday timetable.") · Our timetable changes next term.[↗](../../timetable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our timetable changes next term.") · The swimming lesson was timetabled for Friday.[↗](../../timetable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The swimming lesson was timetabled for Friday.") · The station has a big timetable on the wall.[↗](../../timetable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The station has a big timetable on the…") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) … [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/20/) … [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/28/) **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/) - ← previous: [page 28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/28/) - next →: [page 30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/30/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)