--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 34 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/34/) [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 34 [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/) **toleration** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Allowing beliefs, customs or behaviour that you may not agree with, without trying to stop them.[↗](../../toleration/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Allowing beliefs, customs or behaviour that you may…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (history/religion) A government's allowing people to follow different religions freely: religious toleration.[↗](../../toleration/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A government's allowing people to follow different religions…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The ability to put up with something unpleasant (more often «tolerance»).[↗](../../toleration/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The ability to put up with something unpleasant…") *Example:* The king's law of religious toleration let people worship as they chose.[↗](../../toleration/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The king's law of religious toleration let people…") · Toleration means letting others hold different views.[↗](../../toleration/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toleration means letting others hold different views.") · Our class talked about toleration of other people's beliefs.[↗](../../toleration/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our class talked about toleration of other people's…") · The town was known for its toleration of different religions.[↗](../../toleration/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The town was known for its toleration of…") · Toleration of bullying is never acceptable.[↗](../../toleration/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Toleration of bullying is never acceptable.") · Living together in peace needs toleration and kindness.[↗](../../toleration/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Living together in peace needs toleration and kindness.") **toll** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A toll is money you must pay to use a road, bridge or tunnel.[↗](../../toll/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toll is money you must pay to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The toll of a disaster is the number of people killed or hurt, as in «the death toll».[↗](../../toll/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The toll of a disaster is the number…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To take a toll (on) means to cause damage, harm or tiredness over time.[↗](../../toll/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To take a toll on means to cause…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To toll means for a large bell to ring slowly again and again, often for a death.[↗](../../toll/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To toll means for a large bell to…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A toll-free number is a phone number you can call without paying.[↗](../../toll/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A toll-free number is a phone number you…") *Example:* We paid a toll to cross the bridge.[↗](../../toll/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We paid a toll to cross the bridge.") · The toll booth had a long queue.[↗](../../toll/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The toll booth had a long queue.") · The flood's death toll was sadly high.[↗](../../toll/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The flood's death toll was sadly high.") · Late nights took their toll on Dad.[↗](../../toll/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Late nights took their toll on Dad.") · The church bell tolled for the old king.[↗](../../toll/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The church bell tolled for the old king.") · The toll road costs $4 each way.[↗](../../toll/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The toll road costs $4 each way.") · Call the toll-free number for help.[↗](../../toll/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Call the toll-free number for help.") · "Cling, clang," tolled the hyacinth bells.[↗](../../toll/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Cling, clang,' tolled the hyacinth bells.") · There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all the country beyond the River; and tribute, impost, and toll, was paid unto them.[↗](../../toll/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem,…") (Writings EZR.4.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toll/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.4.20, JPS 1917") · Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, impost, or toll, and so thou wilt endamage the revenue of the kings.[↗](../../toll/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Be it known now unto the king, that,…") (Writings EZR.4.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toll/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.4.13, JPS 1917") · Also we announce to you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, the singers, porters, Nethinim, or servants of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, impost, or toll, upon them.[↗](../../toll/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Also we announce to you, that touching any…") (Writings EZR.7.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toll/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EZR.7.24, JPS 1917") **tom** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A male cat; also a tomcat.[↗](../../tom/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A male cat; also a tomcat.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The male of some other animals, such as a turkey.[↗](../../tom/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The male of some other animals, such as…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (a name) Tom is a boy's name, short for Thomas.[↗](../../tom/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom is a boy's name, short for Thomas.") *Example:* The tom fought with the cat next door.[↗](../../tom/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tom fought with the cat next door.") · Our tomcat comes home every morning.[↗](../../tom/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Our tomcat comes home every morning.") · A male turkey is called a tom.[↗](../../tom/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A male turkey is called a tom.") · Tom is my best friend.[↗](../../tom/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom is my best friend.") · Tom Thumb was no bigger than his father's thumb.[↗](../../tom/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom Thumb was no bigger than his father's…") · The old tom slept on the wall.[↗](../../tom/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The old tom slept on the wall.") · Toms often roam far from home.[↗](../../tom/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Toms often roam far from home.") · "Miaou!" said Old Tom in answer.[↗](../../tom/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Miaou!' said Old Tom in answer.") · Pistorii artis cabalistical scriptorum, Tom I, p. 869, sqq., differing from that of Postellus.[↗](../../tom/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Pistorii artis cabalistical scriptorum, Tom I, p. 869,…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../tom/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877") · Tom., I, Chap.[↗](../../tom/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom., I, Chap.") 1.)[↗](../../tom/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: 1.") Third, Rittangel published the book "Yezirah," 1642, at Amsterdam, entitled: "Liber Yezirah qui Abrahamo patriarchae adscribitur, una cum commentario (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../tom/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Third, Rittangel published the book 'Yezirah,' 1642, at…") **tomahawk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tomahawk is a light axe with a short handle, used as a tool or a weapon by some Native American peoples.[↗](../../tomahawk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tomahawk is a light axe with a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb, rare) To tomahawk someone is to strike them with such an axe.[↗](../../tomahawk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To tomahawk someone is to strike them with…") *Example:* They carry tomahawks and knives.[↗](../../tomahawk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: They carry tomahawks and knives.") · The chief hung his tomahawk on his belt.[↗](../../tomahawk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The chief hung his tomahawk on his belt.") · Turley fell to the tomahawk of the Panther.[↗](../../tomahawk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Turley fell to the tomahawk of the Panther.") · The tomahawk was thrown across the camp.[↗](../../tomahawk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tomahawk was thrown across the camp.") **tomato** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tomato is a soft, round, juicy fruit, usually red, which is eaten raw in salads or cooked in sauces and soups.[↗](../../tomato/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tomato is a soft, round, juicy fruit,…") *Example:* I put slices of tomato in my sandwich.[↗](../../tomato/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I put slices of tomato in my sandwich.") · The tomato plant grew tall in the greenhouse.[↗](../../tomato/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The tomato plant grew tall in the greenhouse.") · Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?[↗](../../tomato/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?") · Cherry tomatoes are small and sweet.[↗](../../tomato/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Cherry tomatoes are small and sweet.") · We made tomato soup in class.[↗](../../tomato/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We made tomato soup in class.") · Green tomatoes turn red as they ripen.[↗](../../tomato/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Green tomatoes turn red as they ripen.") · Pass the tomato sauce, please.[↗](../../tomato/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Pass the tomato sauce, please.") · Do you wish to be fried in a pan, or do you prefer to be cooked with tomato sauce?”[↗](../../tomato/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Do you wish to be fried in a…") **tomb** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tomb is a grave or a stone room where a dead body is laid, often with a big stone or monument over it.[↗](../../tomb/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tomb is a grave or a stone…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bible) The tomb of Jesus was a cave cut in rock; Christians believe it was found empty on Easter morning because he rose from the dead.[↗](../../tomb/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The tomb of Jesus was a cave cut…") *Example:* The pharaoh's tomb was full of gold.[↗](../../tomb/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The pharaoh's tomb was full of gold.") · On Easter morning the tomb was empty.[↗](../../tomb/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: On Easter morning the tomb was empty.") · A huge stone was rolled in front of the tomb.[↗](../../tomb/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A huge stone was rolled in front of…") · We visited a stone tomb in the cathedral.[↗](../../tomb/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We visited a stone tomb in the cathedral.") · The class made a model of the empty tomb with clay.[↗](../../tomb/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The class made a model of the empty…") · The old house was as silent as a tomb.[↗](../../tomb/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The old house was as silent as a…") · Soon they will go to sleep in the tomb of the great King.[↗](../../tomb/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Soon they will go to sleep in the…") · For he is borne to the grave, and watch is kept over his tomb.[↗](../../tomb/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: For he is borne to the grave, and…") (Writings JOB.21.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tomb/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.21.32, JPS 1917") · And they made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich his tomb; although he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.'[↗](../../tomb/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And they made his grave with the wicked,…") (Prophets ISA.53.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tomb/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.53.9, JPS 1917") **tombola** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, Ireland, Australia) A tombola is a game at a fair where people buy tickets and win a prize if their ticket number matches one on a prize.[↗](../../tombola/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tombola is a game at a fair…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The turning drum that tickets are drawn from in such a game.[↗](../../tombola/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The turning drum that tickets are drawn from…") *Example:* I won a bottle of bubble bath on the tombola\![↗](../../tombola/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I won a bottle of bubble bath on…") · Mum ran the tombola stall at the school fair.[↗](../../tombola/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum ran the tombola stall at the school…") · Tickets ending in 0 or 5 win a prize at our tombola.[↗](../../tombola/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tickets ending in 0 or 5 win a…") · The tombola raised money for the new playground.[↗](../../tombola/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tombola raised money for the new playground.") · We spun the tombola and pulled out a ticket.[↗](../../tombola/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We spun the tombola and pulled out a…") · Please bring a bottle for the tombola.[↗](../../tombola/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Please bring a bottle for the tombola.") · If 1 ticket in 5 wins, your chance of winning is 1/5.[↗](../../tombola/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: If 1 ticket in 5 wins, your chance…") **tomboy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tomboy is a girl who likes doing things that people used to think were only for boys, such as climbing trees, rough games and football, and often prefers jeans to dresses.[↗](../../tomboy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tomboy is a girl who likes doing…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (dated) It was once used as a criticism of girls who did not behave in a "ladylike" way.[↗](../../tomboy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It was once used as a criticism of…") *Example:* Maddie is a tomboy who loves football and climbing trees.[↗](../../tomboy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Maddie is a tomboy who loves football and…") · Mum says she was a tomboy as a girl.[↗](../../tomboy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum says she was a tomboy as a…") · Being a tomboy doesn't mean she can't like painting too.[↗](../../tomboy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Being a tomboy doesn't mean she can't like…") · The tomboy in the story beat all the boys in the race.[↗](../../tomboy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tomboy in the story beat all the…") · She hated dresses and called herself a proud tomboy.[↗](../../tomboy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She hated dresses and called herself a proud…") · Some kids teased her for being a tomboy, but she didn't care.[↗](../../tomboy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Some kids teased her for being a tomboy,…") · She had a short, tomboyish haircut.[↗](../../tomboy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She had a short, tomboyish haircut.") **tombstone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tombstone is a large flat stone over or at the end of a grave, with the name of the person buried there and often words about them.[↗](../../tombstone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tombstone is a large flat stone over…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In films and games, tombstones are often used for spooky graveyard scenes.[↗](../../tombstone/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In films and games, tombstones are often used…") *Example:* The tombstone was covered in moss.[↗](../../tombstone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tombstone was covered in moss.") · We read the names on old tombstones in the churchyard.[↗](../../tombstone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We read the names on old tombstones in…") · The tombstone said «Beloved mother and grandmother».[↗](../../tombstone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The tombstone said «Beloved mother and grandmother».") · In history we used tombstones to find out how long people lived.[↗](../../tombstone/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In history we used tombstones to find out…") · Please don't climb on the tombstones; it is disrespectful.[↗](../../tombstone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Please don't climb on the tombstones; it is…") · At Halloween the house had pretend tombstones in the garden.[↗](../../tombstone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: At Halloween the house had pretend tombstones in…") · Then she saw on one of the broad tombstones a group of ghouls.[↗](../../tombstone/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Then she saw on one of the broad…") **tomcat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tomcat (or tom) is a male cat.[↗](../../tomcat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tomcat or tom is a male cat.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal, old) A tomcat can mean a man who chases after many women.[↗](../../tomcat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tomcat can mean a man who chases…") *Example:* A big ginger tomcat lives next door.[↗](../../tomcat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A big ginger tomcat lives next door.") · The tomcat yowled on the fence all night.[↗](../../tomcat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The tomcat yowled on the fence all night.") · Our tomcat fights with the neighbours' cats.[↗](../../tomcat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our tomcat fights with the neighbours' cats.") · A male cat is called a tomcat and a female a queen.[↗](../../tomcat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A male cat is called a tomcat and…") · The stray tomcat had a torn ear.[↗](../../tomcat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The stray tomcat had a torn ear.") · The vet said our kitten is a tomcat, not a girl.[↗](../../tomcat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The vet said our kitten is a tomcat,…") **tomorrow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tomorrow is the day after today.[↗](../../tomorrow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tomorrow is the day after today.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tomorrow can also mean the future: the world of tomorrow.[↗](../../tomorrow/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tomorrow can also mean the future: the world…") *Example:* Tomorrow she will read 20 more pages.[↗](../../tomorrow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tomorrow she will read 20 more pages.") · He sold 10 today and will sell 15 tomorrow.[↗](../../tomorrow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He sold 10 today and will sell 15…") · How many will be left after tomorrow?[↗](../../tomorrow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many will be left after tomorrow?") · Tomorrow is Saturday.[↗](../../tomorrow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tomorrow is Saturday.") · See you tomorrow\![↗](../../tomorrow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: See you tomorrow!") · The day after tomorrow is my birthday.[↗](../../tomorrow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The day after tomorrow is my birthday.") · Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today.[↗](../../tomorrow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't put off till tomorrow what you can…") · Tomorrow morning we leave for camp.[↗](../../tomorrow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Tomorrow morning we leave for camp.") · “Tomorrow your wish will come true.”[↗](../../tomorrow/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: “Tomorrow your wish will come true.”") · And the LORD appointed a set time, saying: 'Tomorrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land.'[↗](../../tomorrow/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD appointed a set time, saying:…") (Torah EXO.9.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tomorrow/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.9.5, JPS 1917") · Now the Amalekite and the Canaanite dwell in the Vale; tomorrow turn ye, and get you into the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea.'[↗](../../tomorrow/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Now the Amalekite and the Canaanite dwell in…") (Torah NUM.14.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tomorrow/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.14.25, JPS 1917") · Behold, tomorrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the day it was founded even until now.[↗](../../tomorrow/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Behold, tomorrow about this time I will cause…") (Torah EXO.9.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tomorrow/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.9.18, JPS 1917") · And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen and killing sheep, eating flesh and drinking wine — 'Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we shall die!'[↗](../../tomorrow/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen and…") (Prophets ISA.22.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tomorrow/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.22.13, JPS 1917") **ton** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A ton is a large unit of weight.[↗](../../ton/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A ton is a large unit of weight.") In the UK an old ton is 2,240 pounds (long ton); in the US a ton is 2,000 pounds (short ton).[↗](../../ton/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In the UK an old ton is 2,240…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tonne, or metric ton, is 1,000 kilograms; in science and maths we usually use this.[↗](../../ton/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tonne, or metric ton, is 1,000 kilograms;…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) A ton or tons of something means a lot of it.[↗](../../ton/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A ton or tons of something means a…") *e.g.* I've got tons of homework.[↗](../../ton/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: I've got tons of homework.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (UK, slang) A ton is a hundred: a hundred runs in cricket, a hundred miles an hour, or a hundred pounds.[↗](../../ton/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A ton is a hundred: a hundred runs…") *Example:* An elephant can weigh about six tonnes.[↗](../../ton/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: An elephant can weigh about six tonnes.") · 1 tonne is the same as 1,000 kilograms.[↗](../../ton/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 1 tonne is the same as 1,000 kilograms.") · This bag weighs a ton\![↗](../../ton/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: This bag weighs a ton!") · I've got tons of homework tonight.[↗](../../ton/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I've got tons of homework tonight.") · (UK, slang) The batsman scored a ton — one hundred runs.[↗](../../ton/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: UK, slang The batsman scored a ton —…") · The bridge sign says lorries must weigh less than 7.5 tonnes.[↗](../../ton/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The bridge sign says lorries must weigh less…") · If you're cheeky, the teacher will come down on you like a ton of bricks.[↗](../../ton/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: If you're cheeky, the teacher will come down…") · "We'll wager you a ton of coined gold, a hundred pounds to the hundred-weight."[↗](../../ton/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'We'll wager you a ton of coined gold,…") **tonal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tonal means to do with tone: the sound, pitch or quality of something.[↗](../../tonal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tonal means to do with tone: the sound,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tonal language uses the rise and fall of the voice to change the meaning of a word, like Mandarin Chinese.[↗](../../tonal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tonal language uses the rise and fall…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In art, tonal means to do with light and dark shades of a colour.[↗](../../tonal/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In art, tonal means to do with light…") *Example:* Mandarin is a tonal language with four main tones.[↗](../../tonal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mandarin is a tonal language with four main…") · In art we did tonal shading with a pencil, from dark to light.[↗](../../tonal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: In art we did tonal shading with a…") · The piano has a warm tonal quality.[↗](../../tonal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The piano has a warm tonal quality.") · English is not a tonal language, though our voice rises in questions.[↗](../../tonal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: English is not a tonal language, though our…") · Make a tonal scale with five boxes.[↗](../../tonal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Make a tonal scale with five boxes.") · The singer's tonal range is wide.[↗](../../tonal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The singer's tonal range is wide.") **tone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tone is the way something sounds, like a voice that is kind, angry or bossy.[↗](../../tone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tone is the way something sounds, like a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tone is a single musical sound or a beep, like a phone's dial tone.[↗](../../tone/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tone is a single musical sound or…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A tone is a shade of a colour, lighter or darker.[↗](../../tone/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tone is a shade of a colour,…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The tone of a piece of writing is its mood or feeling.[↗](../../tone/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tone of a piece of writing is…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To tone (or tone up) muscles is to make them firmer with exercise; to «tone down» is to make something less strong.[↗](../../tone/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To tone or tone up muscles is to…") *Example:* Don't speak to me in that tone.[↗](../../tone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't speak to me in that tone.") · Her tone was kind and gentle.[↗](../../tone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her tone was kind and gentle.") · The poem has a sad tone.[↗](../../tone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The poem has a sad tone.") · Leave a message after the tone.[↗](../../tone/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Leave a message after the tone.") · The artist used different tones of blue.[↗](../../tone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The artist used different tones of blue.") · Please tone down the music; it's too loud.[↗](../../tone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Please tone down the music; it's too loud.") · Swimming tones your muscles.[↗](../../tone/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Swimming tones your muscles.") · You can tell he's joking from his tone.[↗](../../tone/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: You can tell he's joking from his tone.") · Finally some one asked, in a sympathetic tone:[↗](../../tone/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Finally some one asked, in a sympathetic tone:") **tongs** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tongs are a tool with two long arms joined at one end, used to pick up and hold things, such as food on a barbecue, salad, ice cubes or hot coals.[↗](../../tongs/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tongs are a tool with two long arms…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Science tongs (crucible tongs) hold hot things in the lab.[↗](../../tongs/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Science tongs crucible tongs hold hot things in…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK) Curling tongs are a hot tool for curling hair.[↗](../../tongs/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Curling tongs are a hot tool for curling…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Hammer and tongs means working or fighting with great force and energy.[↗](../../tongs/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Hammer and tongs means working or fighting with…") *Example:* Use the tongs to turn the sausages.[↗](../../tongs/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Use the tongs to turn the sausages.") · Pass me the salad tongs, please.[↗](../../tongs/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Pass me the salad tongs, please.") · In science we held the hot crucible with tongs.[↗](../../tongs/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In science we held the hot crucible with…") · She picked up the ice cubes with tongs.[↗](../../tongs/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She picked up the ice cubes with tongs.") · Mum curls her hair with curling tongs.[↗](../../tongs/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum curls her hair with curling tongs.") · They were arguing hammer and tongs.[↗](../../tongs/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: They were arguing hammer and tongs.") · Tongs are a kind of lever.[↗](../../tongs/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Tongs are a kind of lever.") · Are you any good with hammer and tongs?[↗](../../tongs/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Are you any good with hammer and tongs?") · And the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, shall be of pure gold.[↗](../../tongs/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof,…") (Torah EXO.25.38, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongs/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.25.38, JPS 1917") · And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, of pure gold.[↗](../../tongs/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and…") (Torah EXO.37.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongs/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.37.23, JPS 1917") · And they shall take a cloth of blue, and cover the candlestick of the light, and its lamps, and its tongs, and its snuffdishes, and all the oil vessels thereof, wherewith they minister unto it.[↗](../../tongs/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And they shall take a cloth of blue,…") (Torah NUM.4.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongs/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.4.9, JPS 1917") · and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, of gold, and that perfect gold; (Writings 2CH.4.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongs/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: and the flowers, and the lamps, and the…") · Then flew unto me one of the seraphim, with a glowing stone in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar; (Prophets ISA.6.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongs/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Then flew unto me one of the seraphim,…") · and the candlesticks, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the Sanctuary, of pure gold; and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, of gold; (Prophets 1KI.7.49, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongs/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: and the candlesticks, five on the right side,…") **tongue** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The tongue is the soft, movable part inside your mouth that you use to taste, eat and speak.[↗](../../tongue/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tongue is the soft, movable part inside…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tongue is a language: «mother tongue».[↗](../../tongue/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tongue is a language: «mother tongue».") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A tongue of a shoe is the flap under the laces.[↗](../../tongue/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tongue of a shoe is the flap…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A tongue of fire or land is a long, thin shape like a tongue.[↗](../../tongue/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A tongue of fire or land is a…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To give tongue means to bark or howl loudly, as hunting dogs do when they have found a scent.[↗](../../tongue/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To give tongue means to bark or howl…") *Example:* Your tongue helps you taste food.[↗](../../tongue/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Your tongue helps you taste food.") · Don't stick your tongue out — it's rude.[↗](../../tongue/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't stick your tongue out — it's rude.") · The doctor looked at my tongue.[↗](../../tongue/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor looked at my tongue.") · Her name is on the tip of my tongue.[↗](../../tongue/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her name is on the tip of my…") · «She sells seashells» is a tongue-twister.[↗](../../tongue/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: «She sells seashells» is a tongue-twister.") · French is his mother tongue.[↗](../../tongue/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: French is his mother tongue.") · Pull the tongue of your shoe up before you tie the laces.[↗](../../tongue/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Pull the tongue of your shoe up before…") · A dog cools down by hanging out its tongue.[↗](../../tongue/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: A dog cools down by hanging out its…") · Strike first and then give tongue.[↗](../../tongue/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Strike first and then give tongue.") · These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, in their nations.[↗](../../tongue/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: These are the sons of Ham, after their…") (Torah GEN.10.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongue/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.10.20, JPS 1917") · These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.[↗](../../tongue/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: These are the sons of Shem, after their…") (Torah GEN.10.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongue/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.10.31, JPS 1917") · Of these were the isles of the nations divided in their lands, every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.[↗](../../tongue/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Of these were the isles of the nations…") (Torah GEN.10.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongue/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.10.5, JPS 1917") · Is there injustice on my tongue?[↗](../../tongue/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Is there injustice on my tongue?") (Writings JOB.6.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongue/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.6.30, JPS 1917") · Thou lovest all devouring words, the deceitful tongue.[↗](../../tongue/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou lovest all devouring words, the deceitful tongue.") (Writings PSA.52.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongue/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.52.6, JPS 1917") · Thy tongue deviseth destruction; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.[↗](../../tongue/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Thy tongue deviseth destruction; like a sharp razor,…") (Writings PSA.52.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tongue/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.52.4, 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/) … [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/33/) **34** [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/35/) … [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 33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/33/) - next →: [page 35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/35/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)