--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 31 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/31/) [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 31 [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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[58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) **tipi** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tipi is a cone-shaped tent made of animal skins or cloth over long wooden poles, traditionally used by some Native American peoples of the Great Plains.[↗](../../tipi/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tipi is a cone-shaped tent made of…") *Example:* The Lakota lived in tipis that could be taken down quickly.[↗](../../tipi/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Lakota lived in tipis that could be…") · A tipi has a smoke hole at the top.[↗](../../tipi/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tipi has a smoke hole at the…") · We slept in a tipi at the summer camp.[↗](../../tipi/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We slept in a tipi at the summer…") · The tipi poles were tied together at the top.[↗](../../tipi/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tipi poles were tied together at the…") · Not all Native American peoples lived in tipis; many lived in wooden or earth houses.[↗](../../tipi/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Not all Native American peoples lived in tipis;…") · Buffalo hide was used to cover the tipi.[↗](../../tipi/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Buffalo hide was used to cover the tipi.") **tipped** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tipped means turned over or tilted so it fell or poured: «she tipped the water out».[↗](../../tipped/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tipped means turned over or tilted so it…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tipped means gave a small extra amount of money to someone for their service, like a waiter.[↗](../../tipped/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tipped means gave a small extra amount of…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Tipped (to win) means expected or predicted to win or do well.[↗](../../tipped/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tipped to win means expected or predicted to…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Tipped (adjective) means having a tip or end of a certain kind: «a felt-tipped pen», «tipped with gold».[↗](../../tipped/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tipped adjective means having a tip or end…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Tipped someone off means secretly warned or told them something.[↗](../../tipped/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tipped someone off means secretly warned or told…") *Example:* The cat tipped over the vase.[↗](../../tipped/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat tipped over the vase.") · We tipped the sand out of our shoes.[↗](../../tipped/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We tipped the sand out of our shoes.") · Dad tipped the taxi driver two dollars.[↗](../../tipped/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad tipped the taxi driver two dollars.") · Our team is tipped to win the cup.[↗](../../tipped/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team is tipped to win the cup.") · Use a felt-tipped pen for the poster.[↗](../../tipped/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Use a felt-tipped pen for the poster.") · The arrows were tipped with feathers.[↗](../../tipped/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The arrows were tipped with feathers.") · Someone tipped off the police.[↗](../../tipped/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Someone tipped off the police.") · In his hand was a strong bow and red-tipped arrow.[↗](../../tipped/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: In his hand was a strong bow and…") **tipsy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Slightly drunk from drinking alcohol, a bit happy and unsteady, but not very drunk.[↗](../../tipsy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Slightly drunk from drinking alcohol, a bit happy…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tipsy is a person who is slightly drunk.[↗](../../tipsy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tipsy is a person who is slightly…") *Example:* Uncle Pete was a little tipsy at the wedding.[↗](../../tipsy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Uncle Pete was a little tipsy at the…") · After one glass of wine she felt tipsy.[↗](../../tipsy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: After one glass of wine she felt tipsy.") · The tipsy guests sang loudly.[↗](../../tipsy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The tipsy guests sang loudly.") · Grandma laughed and said she was feeling tipsy.[↗](../../tipsy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma laughed and said she was feeling tipsy.") · In the cartoon, the tipsy pirate wobbled across the deck.[↗](../../tipsy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the cartoon, the tipsy pirate wobbled across…") · "Either I behold a fata morgana, or I must be tipsy," groaned the counsellor.[↗](../../tipsy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Either I behold a fata morgana, or I…") **tiptoe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To walk quietly and carefully on the front parts of your feet with your heels off the ground.[↗](../../tiptoe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To walk quietly and carefully on the front…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* On tiptoe(s): standing or walking on your toes, sometimes to reach higher or to be quiet.[↗](../../tiptoe/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: On tiptoes: standing or walking on your toes,…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Tiptoe around: to avoid talking about something difficult.[↗](../../tiptoe/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tiptoe around: to avoid talking about something difficult.") *Example:* We tiptoed past the sleeping baby.[↗](../../tiptoe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We tiptoed past the sleeping baby.") · She stood on tiptoe to see over the fence.[↗](../../tiptoe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She stood on tiptoe to see over the…") · The burglar tiptoed down the hall.[↗](../../tiptoe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The burglar tiptoed down the hall.") · Tiptoe so you don't wake Grandma.[↗](../../tiptoe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tiptoe so you don't wake Grandma.") · Don't stand on tiptoe on a wobbly stool.[↗](../../tiptoe/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't stand on tiptoe on a wobbly stool.") · They tiptoed around the subject of the broken vase.[↗](../../tiptoe/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: They tiptoed around the subject of the broken…") · In ballet, dancers dance on the tips of their toes.[↗](../../tiptoe/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: In ballet, dancers dance on the tips of…") · Then the children crept on tiptoe to a crack in the rocks and got in.[↗](../../tiptoe/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Then the children crept on tiptoe to a…") **tiptop** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, old-fashioned) Excellent; in the very best condition: «in tiptop shape».[↗](../../tiptop/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Excellent; in the very best condition: «in tiptop…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (rare) The very top or highest point.[↗](../../tiptop/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The very top or highest point.") *Example:* Grandpa's old car is still in tiptop condition.[↗](../../tiptop/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa's old car is still in tiptop condition.") · «How are you?»[↗](../../tiptop/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: «How are you?»") «Tiptop, thank you!»[↗](../../tiptop/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: «Tiptop, thank you!»") · Keep your bike in tiptop shape by oiling the chain.[↗](../../tiptop/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep your bike in tiptop shape by oiling…") · The squirrel climbed to the tiptop of the tree.[↗](../../tiptop/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The squirrel climbed to the tiptop of the…") · The garden looks tiptop for the summer fair.[↗](../../tiptop/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The garden looks tiptop for the summer fair.") · We had a tiptop time at the beach.[↗](../../tiptop/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We had a tiptop time at the beach.") **tire** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To become tired, or to make someone tired.[↗](../../tire/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To become tired, or to make someone tired.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* "Tire of" means become bored with.[↗](../../tire/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Tire of' means become bored with.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In American and Canadian English, a tire is the rubber ring filled with air around a wheel of a car or bike; in British English it is spelt "tyre".[↗](../../tire/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In American and Canadian English, a tire is…") *Example:* My bike has a flat tire.[↗](../../tire/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My bike has a flat tire.") · Dad checked the tire pressure.[↗](../../tire/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad checked the tire pressure.") · Running up hills tires me out.[↗](../../tire/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Running up hills tires me out.") · I never tire of this song.[↗](../../tire/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I never tire of this song.") · The puppy tired quickly and fell asleep.[↗](../../tire/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The puppy tired quickly and fell asleep.") · Check your bike tires before a long ride.[↗](../../tire/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Check your bike tires before a long ride.") · Old though she was, it seemed impossible to tire her.[↗](../../tire/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Old though she was, it seemed impossible to…") · and the mitre of fine linen, and the goodly head-tires of fine linen, and the linen breeches of fine twined linen, (Torah EXO.39.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tire/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: and the mitre of fine linen, and the…") · And Moses brought Aaron's sons, and clothed them with tunics, and girded them with girdles, and bound head-tires upon them; as the LORD commanded Moses.[↗](../../tire/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And Moses brought Aaron's sons, and clothed them…") (Torah LEV.8.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tire/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.8.13, JPS 1917") · And for Aaron's sons thou shalt make tunics, and thou shalt make for them girdles, and head-tires shalt thou make for them, for splendour and for beauty.[↗](../../tire/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And for Aaron's sons thou shalt make tunics,…") (Torah EXO.28.40, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tire/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.28.40, JPS 1917") · They shall have linen tires upon their heads, and shall have linen breeches upon their loins; they shall not gird themselves with any thing that causeth sweat.[↗](../../tire/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: They shall have linen tires upon their heads,…") (Prophets EZK.44.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tire/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.44.18, JPS 1917") · and your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet; ye shall not make lamentation nor weep; but ye shall pine away in your iniquities, and moan one toward another.[↗](../../tire/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: and your tires shall be upon your heads,…") (Prophets EZK.24.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tire/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.24.23, JPS 1917") **tired** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Needing rest or sleep because you have used a lot of energy.[↗](../../tired/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Needing rest or sleep because you have used…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tired of something: bored or annoyed with it because it has gone on too long.[↗](../../tired/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tired of something: bored or annoyed with it…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Old and used too much: tired old shoes (less common).[↗](../../tired/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Old and used too much: tired old shoes…") *Example:* I'm tired after the long walk.[↗](../../tired/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm tired after the long walk.") · The baby is tired and needs a nap.[↗](../../tired/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby is tired and needs a nap.") · We were tired out after sports day.[↗](../../tired/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We were tired out after sports day.") · I'm tired of waiting for the bus.[↗](../../tired/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm tired of waiting for the bus.") · If you feel tired, go to bed earlier.[↗](../../tired/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: If you feel tired, go to bed earlier.") · Her legs were tired after the race.[↗](../../tired/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Her legs were tired after the race.") · He is sick and tired of the same game.[↗](../../tired/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He is sick and tired of the same…") · Tired drivers should stop and rest.[↗](../../tired/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Tired drivers should stop and rest.") · I am tired of watching it.[↗](../../tired/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: I am tired of watching it.") **tiredly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tiredly means in a tired way, showing that you have little energy.[↗](../../tiredly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tiredly means in a tired way, showing that…") *Example:* «Goodnight,» she said tiredly.[↗](../../tiredly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: «Goodnight,» she said tiredly.") · He walked tiredly up the stairs.[↗](../../tiredly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He walked tiredly up the stairs.") · The runners waved tiredly at the end of the race.[↗](../../tiredly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The runners waved tiredly at the end of…") · Dad smiled tiredly after his long shift.[↗](../../tiredly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad smiled tiredly after his long shift.") · The puppy wagged its tail tiredly.[↗](../../tiredly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The puppy wagged its tail tiredly.") · She rubbed her eyes tiredly.[↗](../../tiredly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She rubbed her eyes tiredly.") **tiredness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The feeling of needing rest or sleep; being tired.[↗](../../tiredness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The feeling of needing rest or sleep; being…") *Example:* Tiredness made it hard to concentrate in class.[↗](../../tiredness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tiredness made it hard to concentrate in class.") · After the long walk, tiredness hit me all at once.[↗](../../tiredness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: After the long walk, tiredness hit me all…") · Too little sleep causes tiredness.[↗](../../tiredness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Too little sleep causes tiredness.") · Screens before bed can lead to tiredness the next day.[↗](../../tiredness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Screens before bed can lead to tiredness the…") · Tiredness can make you grumpy.[↗](../../tiredness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tiredness can make you grumpy.") · Drivers should stop and rest if they feel tiredness.[↗](../../tiredness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Drivers should stop and rest if they feel…") · A short rest helped with my tiredness.[↗](../../tiredness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A short rest helped with my tiredness.") · Feeling tiredness all the time can be a sign of illness.[↗](../../tiredness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Feeling tiredness all the time can be a…") · “It is a weariness and a tiredness,” said mac an Da’v.[↗](../../tiredness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: “It is a weariness and a tiredness,” said…") “It is a long yawn without sleepiness.[↗](../../tiredness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: “It is a long yawn without sleepiness.") **tiresome** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Boring and annoying because it goes on too long or happens too often.[↗](../../tiresome/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Boring and annoying because it goes on too…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Making you feel tired or impatient.[↗](../../tiresome/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Making you feel tired or impatient.") *Example:* Sorting the old papers was a tiresome job.[↗](../../tiresome/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Sorting the old papers was a tiresome job.") · The long car trip became tiresome.[↗](../../tiresome/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The long car trip became tiresome.") · His jokes became tiresome after a while.[↗](../../tiresome/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: His jokes became tiresome after a while.") · (formal) It is tiresome to repeat the same instructions.[↗](../../tiresome/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: formal It is tiresome to repeat the same…") · Waiting in queues is tiresome.[↗](../../tiresome/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Waiting in queues is tiresome.") · The tiresome noise kept us awake.[↗](../../tiresome/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The tiresome noise kept us awake.") · "That is tiresome," said the princess.[↗](../../tiresome/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'That is tiresome,' said the princess.") **tishri** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, usually in September or October.[↗](../../tishri/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, usually…") *Example:* The twelve months of the year are: Nisan, Iyar, Sivan, Tamus, Ab, Elul, Tishri, Marcheshvan, Kislev, Teves, Schevat and Adar.[↗](../../tishri/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The twelve months of the year are: Nisan,…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../tishri/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877") · He made the letter Lamed reign, and bound to it a crown, and formed with it Libra in the World, and Tishri in the Year, and the liver in the Person.[↗](../../tishri/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He made the letter Lamed reign, and bound…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../tishri/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") · He produced Lamed, predominant in Sexual desire, crowned it, combined and formed with it Libra in the Universe, Tishri in the Year, and the private parts of Man.[↗](../../tishri/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He produced Lamed, predominant in Sexual desire, crowned…") (Kalisch gives "gall.")[↗](../../tishri/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Kalisch gives 'gall.'") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../tishri/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") **tissue** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tissue is a soft, thin piece of paper used to blow or wipe your nose.[↗](../../tissue/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tissue is a soft, thin piece of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In biology, tissue is a group of similar cells that work together in a living thing, such as muscle tissue.[↗](../../tissue/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In biology, tissue is a group of similar…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Tissue paper is very thin paper used for wrapping presents or crafts.[↗](../../tissue/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tissue paper is very thin paper used for…") *Example:* Can I have a tissue?[↗](../../tissue/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Can I have a tissue?") My nose is runny.[↗](../../tissue/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My nose is runny.") · Throw your used tissue in the bin.[↗](../../tissue/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Throw your used tissue in the bin.") · Catch it, bin it, kill it\![↗](../../tissue/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Catch it, bin it, kill it!") · Muscle is a kind of tissue.[↗](../../tissue/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Muscle is a kind of tissue.") · We wrapped the present in tissue paper.[↗](../../tissue/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We wrapped the present in tissue paper.") · Mum always has tissues in her bag.[↗](../../tissue/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum always has tissues in her bag.") · Plants have tissues too, like the ones that carry water.[↗](../../tissue/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants have tissues too, like the ones that…") · Cells join together to form tissue.[↗](../../tissue/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Cells join together to form tissue.") **tit** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tit is a small, lively bird, such as the blue tit or great tit, common in gardens in the UK and Europe.[↗](../../tit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tit is a small, lively bird, such…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (rude, slang) Tit is also a rude word for a part of the body; not for school.[↗](../../tit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tit is also a rude word for a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK, slang, mild insult) A tit is a silly or annoying person: «Don't be a tit.».[↗](../../tit/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tit is a silly or annoying person:…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Tit for tat» means doing something bad back to someone because they did it to you.[↗](../../tit/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Tit for tat» means doing something bad back…") *Example:* A blue tit is feeding at the bird table.[↗](../../tit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A blue tit is feeding at the bird…") · Great tits nested in our school's nest box.[↗](../../tit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Great tits nested in our school's nest box.") · Long-tailed tits fly around in little flocks.[↗](../../tit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Long-tailed tits fly around in little flocks.") · They kept taking each other's pens — tit for tat.[↗](../../tit/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: They kept taking each other's pens — tit…") · (UK, slang) "Don't be a tit, give it back!"[↗](../../tit/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: UK, slang 'Don't be a tit, give it…") · (UK, slang) I felt a right tit when I fell off the stage.[↗](../../tit/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: UK, slang I felt a right tit when…") · Blue tits eat lots of caterpillars in spring.[↗](../../tit/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Blue tits eat lots of caterpillars in spring.") **titan** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (myth) The Titans were giant, powerful gods in Greek myths who ruled before Zeus and the Olympian gods defeated them.[↗](../../titan/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Titans were giant, powerful gods in Greek…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A titan is a person or thing that is very big, strong or important: «a titan of industry».[↗](../../titan/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A titan is a person or thing that…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (science) Titan is the largest moon of the planet Saturn, the only moon with a thick atmosphere.[↗](../../titan/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Titan is the largest moon of the planet…") *Example:* In Greek myths, the Titans fought the Olympian gods.[↗](../../titan/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: In Greek myths, the Titans fought the Olympian…") · Atlas was a Titan who held up the sky.[↗](../../titan/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Atlas was a Titan who held up the…") · Titan is Saturn's largest moon.[↗](../../titan/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Titan is Saturn's largest moon.") · Titan has lakes of liquid methane.[↗](../../titan/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Titan has lakes of liquid methane.") · She was a titan of science.[↗](../../titan/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She was a titan of science.") · The final was a clash of the titans.[↗](../../titan/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The final was a clash of the titans.") · The Titanic was named after the Titans because it was so big.[↗](../../titan/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The Titanic was named after the Titans because…") · Nike, the goddess of victory, was the daughter of the Titan Pallas, and of Styx, the presiding nymph of the river of that name in the lower world.[↗](../../titan/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Nike, the goddess of victory, was the daughter…") **titania** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (a name) Titania is the queen of the fairies in Shakespeare's play «A Midsummer Night's Dream», the wife of Oberon.[↗](../../titania/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Titania is the queen of the fairies in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) Titania is the largest moon of the planet Uranus, named after her.[↗](../../titania/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Titania is the largest moon of the planet…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (a name) Titania is also sometimes used as a girl's name.[↗](../../titania/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Titania is also sometimes used as a girl's…") *Example:* Titania is the fairy queen in «A Midsummer Night's Dream».[↗](../../titania/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Titania is the fairy queen in «A Midsummer…") · Titania argues with Oberon, the fairy king.[↗](../../titania/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Titania argues with Oberon, the fairy king.") · Titania is the biggest moon of Uranus.[↗](../../titania/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Titania is the biggest moon of Uranus.") · Voyager 2 took photos of Titania in 1986.[↗](../../titania/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Voyager 2 took photos of Titania in 1986.") · In our school play, Lily played Titania.[↗](../../titania/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In our school play, Lily played Titania.") · Many of Uranus's moons, like Titania and Miranda, have names from Shakespeare.[↗](../../titania/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Many of Uranus's moons, like Titania and Miranda,…") **titanic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Extremely big, strong or important; huge.[↗](../../titanic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Extremely big, strong or important; huge.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* the Titanic: a giant British passenger ship that hit an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic on its first voyage in 1912; more than 1,500 people died.[↗](../../titanic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: the Titanic: a giant British passenger ship that…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In Greek myths, to do with the Titans, a race of giant gods.[↗](../../titanic/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In Greek myths, to do with the Titans,…") *Example:* The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912.[↗](../../titanic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in…") · People said the Titanic was unsinkable, but they were wrong.[↗](../../titanic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: People said the Titanic was unsinkable, but they…") · There were not enough lifeboats on the Titanic for everyone.[↗](../../titanic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There were not enough lifeboats on the Titanic…") · The final was a titanic battle between the two best teams.[↗](../../titanic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The final was a titanic battle between the…") · It took a titanic effort to clear the snow from the whole street.[↗](../../titanic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It took a titanic effort to clear the…") · In the myth, the gods fought a titanic war against the Titans.[↗](../../titanic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In the myth, the gods fought a titanic…") · My little brother's tantrum was titanic.[↗](../../titanic/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: My little brother's tantrum was titanic.") **titanium** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Titanium is a strong, light, silver-grey metal, a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22.[↗](../../titanium/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Titanium is a strong, light, silver-grey metal, a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It does not rust easily, so it is used in planes, spacecraft, bicycles, glasses frames and medical implants.[↗](../../titanium/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It does not rust easily, so it is…") *Example:* Titanium is strong but light.[↗](../../titanium/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Titanium is strong but light.") · Grandad's new hip is made of titanium.[↗](../../titanium/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad's new hip is made of titanium.") · Some bike frames are made of titanium.[↗](../../titanium/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Some bike frames are made of titanium.") · Titanium does not rust in seawater.[↗](../../titanium/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Titanium does not rust in seawater.") · Its chemical symbol is Ti.[↗](../../titanium/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Its chemical symbol is Ti.") · White paint often contains titanium dioxide.[↗](../../titanium/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: White paint often contains titanium dioxide.") · Titanium is used in planes and rockets.[↗](../../titanium/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Titanium is used in planes and rockets.") **tithe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (church) A tithe is one tenth of what a person earns or grows, given to the church or to God.[↗](../../tithe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tithe is one tenth of what a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (history) Long ago, farmers had to give a tithe of their crops to the local church.[↗](../../tithe/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Long ago, farmers had to give a tithe…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To tithe is to give a tithe.[↗](../../tithe/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To tithe is to give a tithe.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A tithe can also mean one tenth of any amount, not only of money or crops given to the church.[↗](../../tithe/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A tithe can also mean one tenth of…") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* One tenth of what is produced or earned, given as a due, especially to the church or to God.[↗](../../tithe/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: One tenth of what is produced or earned,…") *Example:* A tithe is one tenth of what you have.[↗](../../tithe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tithe is one tenth of what you…") · Long ago, farmers gave a tithe of their crops to the church.[↗](../../tithe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Long ago, farmers gave a tithe of their…") · The village still has an old tithe barn.[↗](../../tithe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The village still has an old tithe barn.") · Some Christians tithe their wages.[↗](../../tithe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Some Christians tithe their wages.") · If Lucy has thirty pounds and gives a tithe, she gives three pounds.[↗](../../tithe/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: If Lucy has thirty pounds and gives a…") · The Bible tells of Abraham giving a tithe to the priest Melchizedek.[↗](../../tithe/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The Bible tells of Abraham giving a tithe…") · Tithes were stored in big barns.[↗](../../tithe/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Tithes were stored in big barns.") · What Campbell has published represents only a tithe of what he collected.[↗](../../tithe/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: What Campbell has published represents only a tithe…") · And if a man will redeem aught of his tithe, he shall add unto it the fifth part thereof.[↗](../../tithe/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And if a man will redeem aught of…") (Torah LEV.27.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tithe/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.27.31, JPS 1917") · Thou shalt surely tithe all the increase of thy seed, that which is brought forth in the field year by year.[↗](../../tithe/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt surely tithe all the increase of…") (Torah DEU.14.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tithe/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.14.22, JPS 1917") · And all the tithe of the herd or the flock, whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD.[↗](../../tithe/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And all the tithe of the herd or…") (Torah LEV.27.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tithe/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.27.32, JPS 1917") · But ye say: 'Wherein have we robbed Thee?'[↗](../../tithe/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: But ye say: 'Wherein have we robbed Thee?'") In tithes and heave-offerings.[↗](../../tithe/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: In tithes and heave-offerings.") (Prophets MAL.3.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tithe/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets MAL.3.8, JPS 1917") · Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the wine and the oil unto the treasuries.[↗](../../tithe/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Then brought all Judah the tithe of the…") (Writings NEH.13.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tithe/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.13.12, JPS 1917") · Come to Beth-el, and transgress, to Gilgal, and multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices in the morning, and your tithes after three days; (Prophets AMO.4.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tithe/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Come to Beth-el, and transgress, to Gilgal, and…") · And if a man will redeem aught of his tithe, he shall add unto it the fifth part thereof.[↗](../../tithe/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And if a man will redeem aught of…") (Torah LEV.27.31, JPS 1917) · What Campbell has published represents only a tithe of what he collected.[↗](../../tithe/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: What Campbell has published represents only a tithe…") (Celtic Fairy Tales) · Thou shalt surely tithe all the increase of thy seed, that which is brought forth in the field year by year.[↗](../../tithe/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt surely tithe all the increase of…") (Torah DEU.14.22, JPS 1917) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/30/) **31** [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/32/) … [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/) - ← previous: [page 30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/30/) - next →: [page 32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/32/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)