--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 3 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/3/) [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 3 [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/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/2/) **3** [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/4/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) **taka** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The taka is the money of Bangladesh; one taka is made of 100 poisha.[↗](../../taka/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") Its symbol is ৳ and its code is BDT.[↗](../../taka/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bengali) «Taka» in Bengali also simply means money or a rupee-like coin; it is not an English word in that sense.[↗](../../taka/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In Dhaka, a cup of tea costs only a few taka.[↗](../../taka/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The taka is the money of Bangladesh.[↗](../../taka/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A taka is divided into 100 poisha.[↗](../../taka/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If one pound is worth 140 taka, then 3 pounds are worth 420 taka.[↗](../../taka/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The banknote showed the Bangladeshi flag and said taka.[↗](../../taka/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our worksheet compared prices in taka, rupees and dollars.[↗](../../taka/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **takahe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The takahe is a large, flightless bird from New Zealand, with blue-green feathers, a big red beak and red legs.[↗](../../takahe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") It was thought to be extinct but was found again in 1948 and is now protected.[↗](../../takahe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The takahe is a big bird that cannot fly.[↗](../../takahe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Takahe live in New Zealand.[↗](../../takahe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · People thought the takahe was extinct until 1948.[↗](../../takahe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We saw a takahe at a wildlife sanctuary.[↗](../../takahe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Rangers protect takahe from stoats and rats.[↗](../../takahe/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The takahe has a bright red beak.[↗](../../takahe/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class made posters about saving the takahe.[↗](../../takahe/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **take** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To take is to get hold of something and move it or have it.[↗](../../take/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To take something away is to remove it.[↗](../../take/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To take someone or something to a place is to carry or lead them there.[↗](../../take/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To take can mean to use time: «The walk takes 10 minutes».[↗](../../take/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To take also means to do or have: take a bath, take a photo, take a test, take turns.[↗](../../take/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* To take something (without asking) is to steal it.[↗](../../take/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (casual) Your «take» is your opinion: «What's your take?».[↗](../../take/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (casual) «Take it easy» means relax; «I'll take it» means I'll buy it.[↗](../../take/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 9:* (rude) «Are you taking the mickey/piss?»[↗](../../take/#m9 "tree and pragmatics") (UK) means «are you making fun of me?»; «take a hike» means go away.[↗](../../take/#m9 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 10:* (formal) Exams say «subtract», «deduct», «remove», «withdraw» or «appropriate» for taking away, and «require» for time taken.[↗](../../take/#m10 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I take one apple off the table.[↗](../../take/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Today's lesson: Taking away within 20.[↗](../../take/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ben takes 4 cookies from the jar.[↗](../../take/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Take away 6 from 9 and you have 3.[↗](../../take/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It takes 15 minutes to walk to school.[↗](../../take/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We take turns on the swing.[↗](../../take/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The plane took off on time.[↗](../../take/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Grab 3 each and take it easy, there's heaps.[↗](../../take/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Who took my bloody charger?[↗](../../take/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") I had 2 and now there's 1.[↗](../../take/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · We got a takeaway for 4 people, 2 dishes each.[↗](../../take/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Deduct 6 from the aggregate of 9 and state the remainder.[↗](../../take/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Determine the time required to travel 12 kilometres at 4 kilometres per hour.[↗](../../take/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.[↗](../../take/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.61, JPS 1917)[↗](../../take/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And he shall take a wife in her virginity.[↗](../../take/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.21.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../take/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abraham took another wife, and her name was Keturah.[↗](../../take/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.25.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../take/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.[↗](../../take/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../take/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · What shall I take to witness for thee?[↗](../../take/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.2.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../take/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell upon it.[↗](../../take/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.31.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../take/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") **takeaway** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) A takeaway is a meal you buy cooked from a shop or restaurant and eat at home; the shop itself is also called a takeaway (in the USA and Canada: takeout).[↗](../../takeaway/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) A takeaway is the main idea or lesson you remember from a talk or meeting.[↗](../../takeaway/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths, UK, informal) "Take away" means subtract; "8 take away 3 is 5".[↗](../../takeaway/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Let's get a takeaway tonight — Dad's too tired to cook.[↗](../../takeaway/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We ordered a curry from the takeaway on the high street.[↗](../../takeaway/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The pizza takeaway delivers to our door.[↗](../../takeaway/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My takeaway from the assembly was to be kind online.[↗](../../takeaway/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Ten take away four leaves six.[↗](../../takeaway/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In Canada we call it takeout, not takeaway.[↗](../../takeaway/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **takeout** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Takeout is food cooked and bought at a restaurant or shop to eat somewhere else, usually at home.[↗](../../takeout/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A takeout is the place that sells it or one meal bought this way.[↗](../../takeout/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (sport) In curling, a takeout is a shot that knocks an opponent's stone out of play.[↗](../../takeout/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We ordered Chinese takeout on Friday night.[↗](../../takeout/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum was too tired to cook, so we got takeout.[↗](../../takeout/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The takeout came in little paper boxes.[↗](../../takeout/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A large takeout pizza costs $15; how much for three?[↗](../../takeout/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (UK) In Britain, people say "takeaway" instead of "takeout".[↗](../../takeout/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Is this to eat in or takeout?[↗](../../takeout/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Too much takeout isn't good for you.[↗](../../takeout/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **taker** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A taker is a person who takes or accepts something that is offered.[↗](../../taker/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A taker can be someone who takes more than they give.[↗](../../taker/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In compound words it means a person who does something, like a risk-taker or a test-taker.[↗](../../taker/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I offered my last biscuit, but there were no takers.[↗](../../taker/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Any takers for a game of chess?» asked Dad.[↗](../../taker/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He is a taker, not a giver.[↗](../../taker/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She is a risk-taker who loves climbing.[↗](../../taker/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher chose a note-taker for the group.[↗](../../taker/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The free puppies soon found takers.[↗](../../taker/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Every test-taker gets a pencil.[↗](../../taker/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **takest** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «takest» means «you take», a form of «take».[↗](../../takest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To take is to get hold of something and move it or have it.[↗](../../takest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Step on board and let him conduct thee; but if thou wouldest behold thy kingdom again, see that thou takest not the name of Allah into thy mouth."[↗](../../takest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (The Arabian Nights Entertainments) **taketh** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «taketh» means «takes», a form of «take».[↗](../../taketh/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To take is to get hold of something and move it or have it.[↗](../../taketh/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Cursed be he that taketh a bribe to slay an innocent person.[↗](../../taketh/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.27.25, JPS 1917) · No man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge; for he taketh a man's life to pledge.[↗](../../taketh/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.24.6, JPS 1917) · As an eagle that stirreth up her nest, hovereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her pinions —[↗](../../taketh/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.11, JPS 1917) **takin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large, strong, goat-like animal with thick golden or brown fur and short horns that lives in the mountains of the Himalayas and China.[↗](../../takin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal, written speech) «Takin'» is «taking» with the «g» dropped, as in «I'm takin' the bus».[↗](../../takin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The takin lives high in the mountains of Asia.[↗](../../takin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Takins have thick fur to keep warm in the snow.[↗](../../takin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We saw a golden takin at the zoo.[↗](../../takin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The takin is related to sheep and goats.[↗](../../takin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (informal) «I'm takin' the dog for a walk,» he shouted.[↗](../../takin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (informal) «You takin' the mick?»[↗](../../takin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (UK slang for «are you joking/teasing me?»)[↗](../../takin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · (informal) «Who's takin' the last cookie?»[↗](../../takin/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **takings** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, Australia) Takings are the money a shop, cafe, fair or business gets from selling things in a certain time: the day's takings.[↗](../../takings/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cake stall's takings were 85 pounds.[↗](../../takings/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · At the end of the day, the shopkeeper counted the takings.[↗](../../takings/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fair's takings will go to the school library.[↗](../../takings/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If we sell 40 cookies at 50p each, our takings will be 20 pounds.[↗](../../takings/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cafe's takings were higher on Saturday.[↗](../../takings/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Someone stole the takings from the till.[↗](../../takings/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **talc** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Talc is a very soft, white or grey mineral that feels soapy or greasy.[↗](../../talc/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Talc (talcum powder) is a fine powder made from it, used on skin to keep it dry or to stop rubbing.[↗](../../talc/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Talc is so soft you can scratch it with your fingernail.[↗](../../talc/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · On the Mohs scale, talc is 1 and diamond is 10.[↗](../../talc/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum put talc on the baby after the bath.[↗](../../talc/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The gymnast clapped talc onto her hands.[↗](../../talc/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Talcum powder smells of flowers.[↗](../../talc/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We tested which rocks were harder than talc.[↗](../../talc/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Talc feels smooth and soapy.[↗](../../talc/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **tale** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tale is a story, often a made-up one with adventures.[↗](../../tale/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") A fairy tale is a story with magic in it.[↗](../../tale/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tall tale is a story that is hard to believe.[↗](../../tale/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To tell tales is to tell someone in charge about another person's small mistakes.[↗](../../tale/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The book has 12 tales.[↗](../../tale/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Each tale is 8 pages long.[↗](../../tale/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma told us 3 tales tonight.[↗](../../tale/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She read 2 fairy tales a day for a week.[↗](../../tale/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Snow White is a famous fairy tale.[↗](../../tale/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He told a tall tale about a fish as big as a boat.[↗](../../tale/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The old sailor told tales of the sea.[↗](../../tale/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not tell tales on your friends for small things.[↗](../../tale/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A false tale often betrays itself.[↗](../../tale/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Go therefore now, and work; for there shall no straw be given you, yet shall ye deliver the tale of bricks.'[↗](../../tale/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.5.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tale/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And the tale of the bricks, which they did make heretofore, ye shall lay upon them; ye shall not diminish aught thereof; for they are idle; therefore they cry, saying: Let us go and sacrifice to our God.[↗](../../tale/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.5.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tale/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The tale of iniquities is too heavy for me; as for our transgressions, Thou wilt pardon them.[↗](../../tale/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.65.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tale/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For all our days are passed away in Thy wrath; we bring our years to an end as a tale that is told.[↗](../../tale/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.90.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tale/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And certain of them had charge of the vessels of service; for by tale were they brought in and by tale were they taken out.[↗](../../tale/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.9.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tale/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **talebearer** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A person who spreads gossip or stories about others.[↗](../../talebearer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand idly by the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.[↗](../../talebearer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.19.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talebearer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.[↗](../../talebearer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.20.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talebearer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.[↗](../../talebearer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.11.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talebearer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In thee have been talebearers to shed blood; and in thee they have eaten upon the mountains; in the midst of thee they have committed lewdness.[↗](../../talebearer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.22.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talebearer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **talent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A talent is a natural ability to do something well, like singing, drawing or sport.[↗](../../talent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Talent (uncountable) means people with such abilities: «new talent».[↗](../../talent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A talent was a large weight of silver or gold used as money in ancient times.[↗](../../talent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She has a talent for drawing.[↗](../../talent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our school talent show is on Friday.[↗](../../talent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He showed real talent on the football pitch.[↗](../../talent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Everyone has different talents.[↗](../../talent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Talent helps, but practice matters most.[↗](../../talent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach is looking for new talent.[↗](../../talent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Juggling is my hidden talent.[↗](../../talent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · His children inherited, for the most part, the distinguished talents of their father.[↗](../../talent/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Of a talent of pure gold shall it be made, with all these vessels.[↗](../../talent/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.25.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talent/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Of a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels thereof.[↗](../../talent/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.37.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talent/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And the brass of the offering was seventy talents and two thousand and four hundred shekels.[↗](../../talent/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.38.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talent/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.[↗](../../talent/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.9.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talent/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · He hired also a hundred thousand mighty men of valour out of Israel for a hundred talents of silver.[↗](../../talent/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.25.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talent/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And they came to Ophir, and fetched from thence gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought it to king Solomon.[↗](../../talent/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.9.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talent/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **taliban** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The Taliban is a militant political and religious group in Afghanistan.[↗](../../taliban/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") It ruled most of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 and took power again in 2021.[↗](../../taliban/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") It is widely criticised, for example by the United Nations, for very harsh rules, especially stopping girls and women from going to secondary school, university and many jobs.[↗](../../taliban/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021.[↗](../../taliban/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Under the Taliban, many girls cannot go to secondary school.[↗](../../taliban/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Malala spoke out against the Taliban for girls' right to learn.[↗](../../taliban/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Many families left Afghanistan when the Taliban returned.[↗](../../taliban/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The news report was about the Taliban and women's rights.[↗](../../taliban/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The United Nations has criticised the Taliban's rules on girls.[↗](../../taliban/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **talisman** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A talisman is an object believed to bring luck or protection, a charm.[↗](../../talisman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She wore a talisman round her neck for luck.[↗](../../talisman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The talisman fell and broke.[↗](../../talisman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · These talismans came from our ancestors long ago.[↗](../../talisman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **talk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To say words; to speak.[↗](../../talk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The baby is learning to talk."[↗](../../talk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To have a conversation.[↗](../../talk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "We talked for hours."[↗](../../talk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To discuss.[↗](../../talk/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Let's talk about it."[↗](../../talk/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* As a noun, a conversation or a speech to a group.[↗](../../talk/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The firefighter gave a talk."[↗](../../talk/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can I talk to you?[↗](../../talk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We talked about our holiday.[↗](../../talk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Please don't talk during the test.[↗](../../talk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A police officer gave a talk at school.[↗](../../talk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Talk to a trusted adult if you are worried.[↗](../../talk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Parrots can learn to talk.[↗](../../talk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't talk to strangers online.[↗](../../talk/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · They talked it over and agreed.[↗](../../talk/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "Cease your silly talk," said the wagoner.[↗](../../talk/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abram fell on his face; and God talked with him, saying: (Torah GEN.17.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talk/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them; and after that his brethren talked with him.[↗](../../talk/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.45.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talk/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD said unto Moses: Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel: Ye yourselves have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.[↗](../../talk/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.20.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talk/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And should a man full of talk be accounted right?[↗](../../talk/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.11.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talk/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Will ye speak unrighteously for God, and talk deceitfully for Him?[↗](../../talk/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talk/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.[↗](../../talk/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.24.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../talk/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/2/) **3** [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/4/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) - ← previous: [page 2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/2/) - next →: [page 4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/4/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)