--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 30 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/30/) [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 30 [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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[40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/40/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) **timid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Shy and nervous, easily frightened, not brave or confident.[↗](../../timid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Shy and nervous, easily frightened, not brave or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not daring or strong: «a timid attempt».[↗](../../timid/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Not daring or strong: «a timid attempt».") *Example:* The timid kitten hid under the bed.[↗](../../timid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The timid kitten hid under the bed.") · She was timid on her first day at school.[↗](../../timid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She was timid on her first day at…") · Deer are timid and run away from people.[↗](../../timid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Deer are timid and run away from people.") · He gave a timid knock on the door.[↗](../../timid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He gave a timid knock on the door.") · The new boy was too timid to ask for help.[↗](../../timid/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The new boy was too timid to ask…") · With kindness, the timid dog learnt to trust us.[↗](../../timid/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: With kindness, the timid dog learnt to trust…") · Hares, as you know, are very timid.[↗](../../timid/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Hares, as you know, are very timid.") **timidity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Being shy, nervous and easily frightened; lack of courage or confidence.[↗](../../timidity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Being shy, nervous and easily frightened; lack of…") *Example:* Out of timidity, Ella didn't put her hand up, though she knew the answer.[↗](../../timidity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Out of timidity, Ella didn't put her hand…") · The rabbit's timidity kept it hidden in the bushes.[↗](../../timidity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The rabbit's timidity kept it hidden in the…") · Sam overcame his timidity and asked to join the game.[↗](../../timidity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Sam overcame his timidity and asked to join…") · The teacher was patient with the new boy's timidity.[↗](../../timidity/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher was patient with the new boy's…") · His timidity disappeared when he talked about dinosaurs.[↗](../../timidity/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: His timidity disappeared when he talked about dinosaurs.") · Timidity is natural in a new place.[↗](../../timidity/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Timidity is natural in a new place.") · The Lion, however, wouldn't be comforted, and was so ashamed of his timidity that he wished he might die.[↗](../../timidity/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The Lion, however, wouldn't be comforted, and was…") **timidly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Timidly means in a shy, nervous, frightened way, without confidence.[↗](../../timidly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Timidly means in a shy, nervous, frightened way,…") *Example:* The new girl timidly raised her hand.[↗](../../timidly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The new girl timidly raised her hand.") · «May I come in?» asked Mole timidly.[↗](../../timidly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: «May I come in?» asked Mole timidly.") · The deer timidly stepped out of the wood.[↗](../../timidly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The deer timidly stepped out of the wood.") · Alice timidly began to explain.[↗](../../timidly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Alice timidly began to explain.") · He knocked timidly on the head teacher's door.[↗](../../timidly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He knocked timidly on the head teacher's door.") · The puppy timidly sniffed my hand.[↗](../../timidly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The puppy timidly sniffed my hand.") · “What was that?” she asked timidly.[↗](../../timidly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: “What was that?” she asked timidly.") **timing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Timing is choosing the right moment to do something.[↗](../../timing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Timing is choosing the right moment to do…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Timing is measuring how long something takes, for example with a stopwatch.[↗](../../timing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Timing is measuring how long something takes, for…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In music, sport and jokes, timing is doing things exactly on the beat or at the best moment.[↗](../../timing/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In music, sport and jokes, timing is doing…") *Example:* You arrived just as dinner was ready — perfect timing\![↗](../../timing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: You arrived just as dinner was ready —…") · We were timing how long the candle took to burn down.[↗](../../timing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We were timing how long the candle took…") · Good timing helps you catch a ball.[↗](../../timing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Good timing helps you catch a ball.") · The joke was funny because of his timing.[↗](../../timing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The joke was funny because of his timing.") · Asking for a puppy during the argument was bad timing.[↗](../../timing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Asking for a puppy during the argument was…") · In the race, Mr Lee was timing us with a stopwatch.[↗](../../timing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In the race, Mr Lee was timing us…") · The drummer's timing kept the whole band together.[↗](../../timing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The drummer's timing kept the whole band together.") · Timing matters when you cross the road at a crossing.[↗](../../timing/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Timing matters when you cross the road at…") **timorous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Timorous means fearful and easily frightened, shy and nervous.[↗](../../timorous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Timorous means fearful and easily frightened, shy and…") (old use, in fairy tales).[↗](../../timorous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: old use, in fairy tales.") *Example:* He crept on with timorous steps.[↗](../../timorous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He crept on with timorous steps.") · The timorous mouse hid under the leaves.[↗](../../timorous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The timorous mouse hid under the leaves.") · Do not be so timorous; the dog is friendly.[↗](../../timorous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Do not be so timorous; the dog is…") **timothy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Timothy is a boy's or man's name (a name); short forms are Tim and Timmy.[↗](../../timothy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Timothy is a boy's or man's name a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bible) Timothy was a young friend and helper of the apostle Paul; two letters in the New Testament, 1 and 2 Timothy, were written to him.[↗](../../timothy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Timothy was a young friend and helper of…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Timothy (timothy grass) is a kind of grass grown for hay, fed to horses, rabbits and guinea pigs.[↗](../../timothy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Timothy timothy grass is a kind of grass…") *Example:* Timothy is in my class and he loves dinosaurs.[↗](../../timothy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Timothy is in my class and he loves…") · Paul wrote two letters to Timothy, which are in the New Testament.[↗](../../timothy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Paul wrote two letters to Timothy, which are…") · Timothy learned about God from his mum and his grandma.[↗](../../timothy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Timothy learned about God from his mum and…") · Our rabbit eats timothy hay every day.[↗](../../timothy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our rabbit eats timothy hay every day.") · Timothy grass grows tall in the farmer's fields.[↗](../../timothy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Timothy grass grows tall in the farmer's fields.") · Everyone calls him Tim, but his full name is Timothy.[↗](../../timothy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Everyone calls him Tim, but his full name…") · Guinea pigs need lots of timothy hay to keep their teeth healthy.[↗](../../timothy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Guinea pigs need lots of timothy hay to…") · Even Timothy, the jointed wooden lion, who was made by the disabled soldiers, and should have had broader views, put on airs and pretended he was connected with Government.[↗](../../timothy/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Even Timothy, the jointed wooden lion, who was…") **timpani** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Timpani are large, round, bowl-shaped drums made of copper with skin or plastic stretched over the top, played with soft-headed sticks in an orchestra; they are also called kettledrums.[↗](../../timpani/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Timpani are large, round, bowl-shaped drums made of…") Unlike most drums, each one can be tuned to play a particular note.[↗](../../timpani/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Unlike most drums, each one can be tuned…") *Example:* The timpani boomed like thunder at the end of the piece.[↗](../../timpani/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The timpani boomed like thunder at the end…") · The timpanist tuned the drums with foot pedals.[↗](../../timpani/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The timpanist tuned the drums with foot pedals.") · Timpani are also called kettledrums.[↗](../../timpani/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Timpani are also called kettledrums.") · An orchestra usually has two to five timpani.[↗](../../timpani/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: An orchestra usually has two to five timpani.") · The timpani roll made the music feel scary.[↗](../../timpani/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The timpani roll made the music feel scary.") · Each timpano can play a different note.[↗](../../timpani/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Each timpano can play a different note.") · We saw the timpani at the back of the orchestra.[↗](../../timpani/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We saw the timpani at the back of…") **tin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tin is a soft, silvery-white metal.[↗](../../tin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tin is a soft, silvery-white metal.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tin is a metal container with a lid, for keeping food like biscuits or cake.[↗](../../tin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tin is a metal container with a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, a tin is a sealed metal can of food, like a tin of beans; Americans say «can».[↗](../../tin/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand,…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Tin can describe something made of thin metal, like a tin roof.[↗](../../tin/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tin can describe something made of thin metal,…") *Example:* Pass me a tin of tomatoes.[↗](../../tin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Pass me a tin of tomatoes.") · Grandma keeps biscuits in a round tin.[↗](../../tin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma keeps biscuits in a round tin.") · Grease the cake tin before you pour the mix.[↗](../../tin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Grease the cake tin before you pour the…") · Bronze is made from copper and tin.[↗](../../tin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bronze is made from copper and tin.") · Put the empty tins in the recycling bin.[↗](../../tin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Put the empty tins in the recycling bin.") · Rain was drumming on the tin roof.[↗](../../tin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Rain was drumming on the tin roof.") · Be careful, the edge of an open tin is sharp.[↗](../../tin/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Be careful, the edge of an open tin…") · The Tin Man wanted a heart.[↗](../../tin/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The Tin Man wanted a heart.") · Howbeit the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead, (Torah NUM.31.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tin/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Howbeit the gold, and the silver, the brass,…") · The Hebrew letters according to the Arabic order would be as follows 'in 'J DO'' "Dp r)Syti \*"iB' Di Tin;. r2N.[↗](../../tin/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The Hebrew letters according to the Arabic order…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../tin/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") · Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded for thy wares.[↗](../../tin/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the…") (Prophets EZK.27.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tin/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.27.12, JPS 1917") · 'Son of man, the house of Israel is become dross unto Me; all of them are brass and tin and iron and lead, in the midst of the furnace; they are the dross of silver.[↗](../../tin/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Son of man, the house of Israel is…") (Prophets EZK.22.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tin/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.22.18, JPS 1917") **tinder** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tinder is dry material that catches fire easily from a spark, used to start a fire.[↗](../../tinder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tinder is dry material that catches fire easily…") (old use).[↗](../../tinder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: old use.") *Example:* Have you got the tinder? asked the witch.[↗](../../tinder/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Have you got the tinder? asked the witch.") · Dry leaves make good tinder.[↗](../../tinder/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dry leaves make good tinder.") · The spark fell onto the tinder and it glowed.[↗](../../tinder/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The spark fell onto the tinder and it…") **tinderbox** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tinderbox is an old box holding tinder, flint and steel, used to light fires.[↗](../../tinderbox/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tinderbox is an old box holding tinder,…") (old use).[↗](../../tinderbox/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: old use.") *Example:* Hallo, said the soldier, this is a pleasant tinderbox\![↗](../../tinderbox/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Hallo, said the soldier, this is a pleasant…") · He struck a spark from the tinderbox.[↗](../../tinderbox/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He struck a spark from the tinderbox.") · Lighting a candle with a tinderbox took ages.[↗](../../tinderbox/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Lighting a candle with a tinderbox took ages.") **tine** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tine is one of the pointed prongs of a fork, rake or garden fork.[↗](../../tine/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tine is one of the pointed prongs…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tine is also one of the pointed branches of a deer's antler.[↗](../../tine/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tine is also one of the pointed…") *Example:* One tine of my fork is bent.[↗](../../tine/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: One tine of my fork is bent.") · A garden fork has four strong tines.[↗](../../tine/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A garden fork has four strong tines.") · The stag's antlers had twelve tines.[↗](../../tine/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The stag's antlers had twelve tines.") · Push the tines of the rake through the leaves.[↗](../../tine/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Push the tines of the rake through the…") · Be careful: the tines of a pitchfork are sharp.[↗](../../tine/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Be careful: the tines of a pitchfork are…") · The fork's tines left lines in the mashed potato.[↗](../../tine/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The fork's tines left lines in the mashed…") · Count the tines to see how many points the antlers have.[↗](../../tine/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Count the tines to see how many points…") **ting** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A ting is a short, high, clear ringing sound, like a small bell or a spoon tapping a glass.[↗](../../ting/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A ting is a short, high, clear ringing…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To ting is to make that sound.[↗](../../ting/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To ting is to make that sound.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK slang, from London and Jamaican speech) Ting means «thing»: «It's a whole ting», «a peng ting».[↗](../../ting/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Ting means «thing»: «It's a whole ting», «a…") *Example:* The microwave went ting\![↗](../../ting/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The microwave went ting!") · She tapped her glass — ting, ting — to make a speech.[↗](../../ting/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She tapped her glass — ting, ting —…") · The bike bell gave a cheerful ting.[↗](../../ting/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The bike bell gave a cheerful ting.") · (slang) «That new game is a whole ting, innit.»[↗](../../ting/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: slang «That new game is a whole ting,…") · (slang) «Grab your tings, we're leaving.»[↗](../../ting/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: slang «Grab your tings, we're leaving.»") · A coin fell on the floor with a ting.[↗](../../ting/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A coin fell on the floor with a…") · I had concluded tiiat tlie Hebrew alphabet consisted of ten letters with double sounds and twelve tetters with simple sounds; thus represen- ting thirty-two sounds.[↗](../../ting/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I had concluded tiiat tlie Hebrew alphabet consisted…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../ting/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **tingle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* When a part of your body tingles, you feel lots of tiny prickles in it, like pins and needles.[↗](../../tingle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: When a part of your body tingles, you…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To tingle with a feeling, such as excitement or fear, means to feel it strongly all over.[↗](../../tingle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To tingle with a feeling, such as excitement…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A tingle is that light prickly feeling.[↗](../../tingle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tingle is that light prickly feeling.") *Example:* My foot tingled after I sat on it for too long.[↗](../../tingle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My foot tingled after I sat on it…") · Her fingers tingled when she warmed them by the fire.[↗](../../tingle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her fingers tingled when she warmed them by…") · I tingled with excitement before the school play.[↗](../../tingle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I tingled with excitement before the school play.") · A tingle ran down his spine when he heard the creaky door.[↗](../../tingle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A tingle ran down his spine when he…") · Mint toothpaste makes my mouth tingle.[↗](../../tingle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Mint toothpaste makes my mouth tingle.") · The cold water made my skin tingle.[↗](../../tingle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The cold water made my skin tingle.") · If your arm tingles for a long time, tell an adult.[↗](../../tingle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: If your arm tingles for a long time,…") · Then he began to feel a curious tingling sensation all over him.[↗](../../tingle/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Then he began to feel a curious tingling…") · And the LORD said to Samuel: 'Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.[↗](../../tingle/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD said to Samuel: 'Behold, I…") (Prophets 1SA.3.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tingle/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.3.11, JPS 1917") · therefore thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: Behold, I bring such evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever heareth of it, both his ears shall tingle.[↗](../../tingle/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: therefore thus saith the LORD, the God of…") (Prophets 2KI.21.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tingle/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.21.12, JPS 1917") **tinker** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tinker is a travelling person who mends pots and pans.[↗](../../tinker/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tinker is a travelling person who mends…") (old use).[↗](../../tinker/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: old use.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To tinker is to fiddle with something, trying to mend or adjust it, often without much skill.[↗](../../tinker/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To tinker is to fiddle with something, trying…") *Example:* The tinker mended our kettle.[↗](../../tinker/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tinker mended our kettle.") · Dad likes to tinker with old bikes.[↗](../../tinker/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad likes to tinker with old bikes.") · I spent an hour tinkering with the broken clock.[↗](../../tinker/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I spent an hour tinkering with the broken…") **tinkle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tinkle is a light, high ringing sound, like small bells.[↗](../../tinkle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tinkle is a light, high ringing sound,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To tinkle is to make such a sound.[↗](../../tinkle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To tinkle is to make such a sound.") *Example:* The loveliest tinkle of golden bells answered him.[↗](../../tinkle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The loveliest tinkle of golden bells answered him.") · The coins tinkled in my pocket.[↗](../../tinkle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The coins tinkled in my pocket.") · I heard a tinkle of bells in the wind.[↗](../../tinkle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I heard a tinkle of bells in the…") **tinkling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Making light, clear, ringing sounds, like a small bell or glass.[↗](../../tinkling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Making light, clear, ringing sounds, like a small…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) such a sound.[↗](../../tinkling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: such a sound.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, childish) Weeing (to tinkle).[↗](../../tinkling/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Weeing to tinkle.") *Example:* We heard the tinkling of a bell.[↗](../../tinkling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We heard the tinkling of a bell.") · A tinkling stream ran through the wood.[↗](../../tinkling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tinkling stream ran through the wood.") · Her tinkling laugh filled the room.[↗](../../tinkling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her tinkling laugh filled the room.") · The ice was tinkling in the glasses.[↗](../../tinkling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The ice was tinkling in the glasses.") · The teacups changed to tinkling sheep-bells.[↗](../../tinkling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacups changed to tinkling sheep-bells.") · Wind chimes were tinkling in the breeze.[↗](../../tinkling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wind chimes were tinkling in the breeze.") · The little brook went tinkling over the stones.[↗](../../tinkling/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The little brook went tinkling over the stones.") · Moreover the LORD said: Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched-forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet; (Prophets ISA.3.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tinkling/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Moreover the LORD said: Because the daughters of…") **tinned** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, Australia, NZ) Tinned food is food sealed in a metal can to keep it fresh for a long time; in the US people say «canned».[↗](../../tinned/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tinned food is food sealed in a metal…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tinned means covered with a thin layer of tin, as tinned steel or tinned copper wire.[↗](../../tinned/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tinned means covered with a thin layer of…") *Example:* Mum opened a tin of beans, so we had tinned beans on toast.[↗](../../tinned/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum opened a tin of beans, so we…") · We collected tinned food for the food bank.[↗](../../tinned/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We collected tinned food for the food bank.") · Tinned peaches taste sweet and syrupy.[↗](../../tinned/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tinned peaches taste sweet and syrupy.") · Explorers took tinned food to the Antarctic.[↗](../../tinned/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Explorers took tinned food to the Antarctic.") · Tinned tuna is good in sandwiches.[↗](../../tinned/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tinned tuna is good in sandwiches.") · Check the date on tinned food before eating it.[↗](../../tinned/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Check the date on tinned food before eating…") · The electrician used tinned copper wire.[↗](../../tinned/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The electrician used tinned copper wire.") · Almost with his last breath he sent the crown to be tinned--and he never lived to pay the tinsmith's bill."[↗](../../tinned/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Almost with his last breath he sent the…") **tinsel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tinsel is long strings of thin, shiny, glittering material used as decoration, especially at Christmas.[↗](../../tinsel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tinsel is long strings of thin, shiny, glittering…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tinsel can also mean something that looks bright and exciting but has little real value.[↗](../../tinsel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tinsel can also mean something that looks bright…") *Example:* We wrapped silver tinsel around the Christmas tree.[↗](../../tinsel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We wrapped silver tinsel around the Christmas tree.") · The angel in the nativity play wore tinsel as a halo.[↗](../../tinsel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The angel in the nativity play wore tinsel…") · Tinsel sparkled in the classroom window.[↗](../../tinsel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tinsel sparkled in the classroom window.") · The cat kept pulling the tinsel off the tree.[↗](../../tinsel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat kept pulling the tinsel off the…") · In Australia, people hang tinsel even though Christmas is in summer.[↗](../../tinsel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In Australia, people hang tinsel even though Christmas…") · The film star's life was all tinsel and no real happiness.[↗](../../tinsel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The film star's life was all tinsel and…") · The golden star of tinsel was still on the top of the Tree, and glittered in the sunshine.[↗](../../tinsel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The golden star of tinsel was still on…") **tinsmith** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tinsmith is a person who makes or mends things out of tin, such as pots, lamps and cans.[↗](../../tinsmith/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tinsmith is a person who makes or…") *Example:* Are any of your people tinsmiths?[↗](../../tinsmith/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Are any of your people tinsmiths?") · The tinsmith made me a leg out of tin.[↗](../../tinsmith/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The tinsmith made me a leg out of…") · Our village tinsmith sold lamps and jugs.[↗](../../tinsmith/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our village tinsmith sold lamps and jugs.") **tint** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A slight shade of a colour, a pale or light version of it.[↗](../../tint/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A slight shade of a colour, a pale…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To add a light colour to something.[↗](../../tint/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To add a light colour to something.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A dye used to colour hair.[↗](../../tint/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A dye used to colour hair.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Dark film on car windows or glasses to keep out sun.[↗](../../tint/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Dark film on car windows or glasses to…") *Example:* The sky had a pink tint as the sun went down.[↗](../../tint/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The sky had a pink tint as the…") · In art, we made tints by mixing white into blue.[↗](../../tint/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: In art, we made tints by mixing white…") · The car has tinted windows.[↗](../../tint/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The car has tinted windows.") · Her sunglasses are tinted green.[↗](../../tint/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her sunglasses are tinted green.") · She tinted her hair red for the concert.[↗](../../tint/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She tinted her hair red for the concert.") · (informal) He looks at his childhood through rose-tinted glasses.[↗](../../tint/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: informal He looks at his childhood through rose-tinted…") · The leaves of the forest put on colors of red and gold, and bright tints covered the woodlands.[↗](../../tint/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The leaves of the forest put on colors…") **tiny** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very, very small.[↗](../../tiny/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Very, very small.") *e.g.* "a tiny ant".[↗](../../tiny/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'a tiny ant'.") *Example:* An ant is tiny.[↗](../../tiny/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: An ant is tiny.") · Germs are too tiny to see.[↗](../../tiny/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Germs are too tiny to see.") · The baby has tiny fingers.[↗](../../tiny/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby has tiny fingers.") · There's a tiny hole in my sock.[↗](../../tiny/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: There's a tiny hole in my sock.") · Only a tiny bit of cake is left.[↗](../../tiny/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Only a tiny bit of cake is left.") · A tiny seed grows into a tall tree.[↗](../../tiny/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A tiny seed grows into a tall tree.") · The kitten made a tiny sound.[↗](../../tiny/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The kitten made a tiny sound.") · Sand grains are tiny pieces of rock.[↗](../../tiny/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Sand grains are tiny pieces of rock.") · Only under their feet was a tiny dry spot.[↗](../../tiny/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Only under their feet was a tiny dry…") **tip** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The tip of something is its pointed or thin end, like the tip of your finger or a pencil.[↗](../../tip/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tip of something is its pointed or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tip is a small piece of useful advice.[↗](../../tip/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tip is a small piece of useful…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A tip is extra money you give someone, like a waiter, to thank them for their service.[↗](../../tip/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tip is extra money you give someone,…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To tip something means to tilt it so it leans or falls over, or to pour something out by tilting.[↗](../../tip/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To tip something means to tilt it so…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In the UK, a tip is a place where rubbish is taken, or a very messy place.[↗](../../tip/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the UK, a tip is a place…") *Example:* Touch the paper with the tip of your pencil.[↗](../../tip/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Touch the paper with the tip of your…") · Here's a tip: read the question twice.[↗](../../tip/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Here's a tip: read the question twice.") · Mum left a tip for the waiter.[↗](../../tip/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum left a tip for the waiter.") · Don't tip your chair back or you'll fall.[↗](../../tip/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't tip your chair back or you'll fall.") · She tipped the water out of the bucket.[↗](../../tip/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She tipped the water out of the bucket.") · His bedroom is a total tip\![↗](../../tip/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: His bedroom is a total tip!") · The name is on the tip of my tongue.[↗](../../tip/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The name is on the tip of my…") · A 10% tip on a $20 bill is $2.[↗](../../tip/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: A 10% tip on a $20 bill is…") · There was magic in the tips of her fingers.[↗](../../tip/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: There was magic in the tips of her…") · And when it was slain, Moses took of the blood thereof, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot.[↗](../../tip/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And when it was slain, Moses took of…") (Torah LEV.8.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tip/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.8.23, JPS 1917") · Dalet-Tet-Lamed-Nun-Taw, with the tip of the tongue, serving with voice.[↗](../../tip/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Dalet-Tet-Lamed-Nun-Taw, with the tip of the tongue, serving…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../tip/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") 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