--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 36 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/36/) [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 36 [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/) **top** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The top is the highest part of something: the top of the hill.[↗](../../top/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The top is the highest part of something:…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The top is the upper surface or the lid: the top of the table, a bottle top.[↗](../../top/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The top is the upper surface or the…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A top is a piece of clothing for the upper body, like a T-shirt.[↗](../../top/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A top is a piece of clothing for…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A top (spinning top) is a toy that spins on a point.[↗](../../top/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A top spinning top is a toy that…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Top means best or highest: the top mark, top speed.[↗](../../top/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Top means best or highest: the top mark,…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* To top something is to put something on it, or to be better than it.[↗](../../top/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: To top something is to put something on…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* To top something off means to finish it, often with a final touch.[↗](../../top/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: To top something off means to finish it,…") *Example:* She put 5 books on the top shelf.[↗](../../top/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She put 5 books on the top shelf.") · He climbed to the top of the hill in 30 minutes.[↗](../../top/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He climbed to the top of the hill…") · Mia bought 3 tops for 12 dollars each.[↗](../../top/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Mia bought 3 tops for 12 dollars each.") · The top layer has 10 cookies.[↗](../../top/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The top layer has 10 cookies.") · The top number of a fraction tells how many parts you have.[↗](../../top/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The top number of a fraction tells how…") · Put the top back on the glue stick.[↗](../../top/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Put the top back on the glue stick.") · She came top of the class in spelling.[↗](../../top/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She came top of the class in spelling.") · The spinning top wobbled and fell over.[↗](../../top/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The spinning top wobbled and fell over.") · ‘Top Off,’ said the Cat drily.[↗](../../top/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Top Off,’ said the Cat drily.") · So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.[↗](../../top/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: So Esther drew near, and touched the top…") (Writings EST.5.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../top/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EST.5.2, JPS 1917") · And Balak took Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh down upon the desert.[↗](../../top/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Balak took Balaam unto the top of…") (Torah NUM.23.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../top/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.23.28, JPS 1917") · In the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she standeth; (Writings PRO.8.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../top/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: In the top of high places by the…") · And he went up to him; and, behold, he sat on the top of the hill.[↗](../../top/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And he went up to him; and, behold,…") (Prophets 2KI.1.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../top/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.1.9, JPS 1917") **topaz** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Topaz is a hard, clear gemstone, often golden-yellow, brown, blue or pink, used in jewellery.[↗](../../topaz/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Topaz is a hard, clear gemstone, often golden-yellow,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A topaz is one jewel made of this stone.[↗](../../topaz/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A topaz is one jewel made of this…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Topaz is also a golden-yellow colour.[↗](../../topaz/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Topaz is also a golden-yellow colour.") *Example:* Mum's ring has a golden topaz in it.[↗](../../topaz/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum's ring has a golden topaz in it.") · Topaz is harder than quartz.[↗](../../topaz/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Topaz is harder than quartz.") · Topaz is the birthstone for November.[↗](../../topaz/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Topaz is the birthstone for November.") · The museum showed a huge blue topaz.[↗](../../topaz/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The museum showed a huge blue topaz.") · On the Mohs scale, topaz scores 8.[↗](../../topaz/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: On the Mohs scale, topaz scores 8.") · The cat's eyes were the colour of topaz.[↗](../../topaz/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat's eyes were the colour of topaz.") · The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.[↗](../../topaz/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it,…") (Writings JOB.28.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../topaz/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.28.19, JPS 1917") · And they set in it four rows of stones: a row of carnelian, topaz, and smaragd was the first row.[↗](../../topaz/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And they set in it four rows of…") (Torah EXO.39.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../topaz/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.39.10, JPS 1917") · And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, four rows of stones: a row of carnelian, topaz, and smaragd shall be the first row; (Torah EXO.28.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../topaz/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt set in it settings of…") **topic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A topic is the subject that people talk, write or learn about.[↗](../../topic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A topic is the subject that people talk,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In school, a topic is a theme the class studies for some weeks, such as «Space» or «The Romans».[↗](../../topic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In school, a topic is a theme the…") *Example:* Our topic this term is the rainforest.[↗](../../topic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Our topic this term is the rainforest.") · Choose a topic for your speech.[↗](../../topic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Choose a topic for your speech.") · The first sentence of a paragraph is often the topic sentence.[↗](../../topic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The first sentence of a paragraph is often…") · Dinosaurs are my favourite topic.[↗](../../topic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Dinosaurs are my favourite topic.") · When I asked about my report card, Dad changed the topic.[↗](../../topic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: When I asked about my report card, Dad…") · Please stay on topic during the discussion.[↗](../../topic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Please stay on topic during the discussion.") · Climate is a hot topic on the news.[↗](../../topic/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Climate is a hot topic on the news.") · "Oh no," replied the counsellor; "I can only discourse on topics which every one should understand."[↗](../../topic/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Oh no,' replied the counsellor; 'I can only…") **topknot** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A topknot is hair tied in a knot or bun on the top of the head.[↗](../../topknot/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A topknot is hair tied in a knot…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A topknot is a tuft of feathers or hair on top of the head of a bird or animal, like some ducks, chickens and dogs.[↗](../../topknot/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A topknot is a tuft of feathers or…") *Example:* She tied her hair in a topknot for PE.[↗](../../topknot/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She tied her hair in a topknot for…") · My Sikh friend wears his hair in a topknot under a patka.[↗](../../topknot/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My Sikh friend wears his hair in a…") · The duck had a funny feathery topknot.[↗](../../topknot/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The duck had a funny feathery topknot.") · Samurai warriors wore a topknot.[↗](../../topknot/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Samurai warriors wore a topknot.") · The poodle had a bow on its topknot.[↗](../../topknot/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The poodle had a bow on its topknot.") · Dad has a little topknot now that his hair is long.[↗](../../topknot/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad has a little topknot now that his…") **topmost** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Topmost means highest, at the very top of something.[↗](../../topmost/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Topmost means highest, at the very top of…") *Example:* The handkerchief fluttered from the topmost branch.[↗](../../topmost/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The handkerchief fluttered from the topmost branch.") · The cherries grew on the topmost twig.[↗](../../topmost/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The cherries grew on the topmost twig.") · She climbed to the topmost step.[↗](../../topmost/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She climbed to the topmost step.") · The gold hung from the topmost boughs of the oak.[↗](../../topmost/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The gold hung from the topmost boughs of…") · And behold the topmost of the stars, how high they are\![↗](../../topmost/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: And behold the topmost of the stars, how…") (Writings JOB.22.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../topmost/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.22.12, JPS 1917") · He cropped off the topmost of the young twigs thereof, and carried it into a land of traffic; he set it in a city of merchants.[↗](../../topmost/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He cropped off the topmost of the young…") (Prophets EZK.17.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../topmost/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.17.4, JPS 1917") **topped** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Topped means covered on top with something, like «a cake topped with cream».[↗](../../topped/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Topped means covered on top with something, like…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Topped means went higher than or beat, like «sales topped a million».[↗](../../topped/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Topped means went higher than or beat, like…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Topped up means filled again to the top.[↗](../../topped/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Topped up means filled again to the top.") *Example:* The pizza was topped with cheese and tomatoes.[↗](../../topped/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The pizza was topped with cheese and tomatoes.") · She topped her class in spelling.[↗](../../topped/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She topped her class in spelling.") · The song topped the charts for weeks.[↗](../../topped/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The song topped the charts for weeks.") · Mum topped up my water bottle.[↗](../../topped/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum topped up my water bottle.") · The temperature topped 35 degrees.[↗](../../topped/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The temperature topped 35 degrees.") · Ice cream topped with sprinkles is my favourite.[↗](../../topped/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Ice cream topped with sprinkles is my favourite.") · The mountain was topped with snow.[↗](../../topped/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The mountain was topped with snow.") **topping** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A topping is food put on top of another food: pizza toppings, an ice-cream topping, a crumble topping.[↗](../../topping/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A topping is food put on top of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old-fashioned UK slang) Topping means excellent, splendid.[↗](../../topping/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Topping means excellent, splendid.") *e.g.* "What a topping idea!"[↗](../../topping/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'What a topping idea!'") (now mostly used jokingly, like in old school stories).[↗](../../topping/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: now mostly used jokingly, like in old school…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb form) Topping is the -ing form of "top", as in "topping up" (filling up again) or "topping the charts" (being number one).[↗](../../topping/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Topping is the -ing form of 'top', as…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (old UK slang) "Topping" someone meant killing them; it is old crime-story language.[↗](../../topping/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Topping' someone meant killing them; it is old…") *Example:* My favourite pizza topping is pineapple.[↗](../../topping/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My favourite pizza topping is pineapple.") · We had pancakes with chocolate topping.[↗](../../topping/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We had pancakes with chocolate topping.") · The crumble topping was golden and crunchy.[↗](../../topping/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The crumble topping was golden and crunchy.") · "What a topping day!" said the boy in the old story.[↗](../../topping/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: 'What a topping day!' said the boy in…") · Mum is topping up my phone credit.[↗](../../topping/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum is topping up my phone credit.") · Our team is topping the league this year.[↗](../../topping/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team is topping the league this year.") · If a pizza can have 3 toppings from 6 choices, there are 20 different pizzas.[↗](../../topping/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: If a pizza can have 3 toppings from…") · “How topping!” said John and Michael.[↗](../../topping/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: “How topping!” said John and Michael.") **topple** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To topple is to become unsteady and fall over, or to push something so that it falls.[↗](../../topple/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To topple is to become unsteady and fall…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To topple a leader or government means to make them lose power.[↗](../../topple/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To topple a leader or government means to…") *Example:* The tower of blocks toppled over.[↗](../../topple/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tower of blocks toppled over.") · The strong wind toppled the old tree.[↗](../../topple/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The strong wind toppled the old tree.") · Don't stack the cups so high or they will topple.[↗](../../topple/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't stack the cups so high or they…") · A wide base stops a tower from toppling.[↗](../../topple/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A wide base stops a tower from toppling.") · The vase toppled off the shelf and broke.[↗](../../topple/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The vase toppled off the shelf and broke.") · The cat toppled the pile of books.[↗](../../topple/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat toppled the pile of books.") · The people toppled the cruel king.[↗](../../topple/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The people toppled the cruel king.") · Then the ogre fell down and broke his crown, and the beanstalk came toppling after.[↗](../../topple/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Then the ogre fell down and broke his…") **topsoil** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Topsoil is the top layer of soil, usually dark, rich and full of nutrients, where most plants grow their roots.[↗](../../topsoil/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Topsoil is the top layer of soil, usually…") *Example:* Most plants grow their roots in the topsoil.[↗](../../topsoil/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Most plants grow their roots in the topsoil.") · Worms mix rotting leaves into the topsoil.[↗](../../topsoil/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Worms mix rotting leaves into the topsoil.") · Heavy rain can wash away the topsoil.[↗](../../topsoil/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Heavy rain can wash away the topsoil.") · We bought 3 bags of topsoil for the vegetable patch.[↗](../../topsoil/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We bought 3 bags of topsoil for the…") · Topsoil is darker than the subsoil below it.[↗](../../topsoil/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Topsoil is darker than the subsoil below it.") · Trees help stop the topsoil from blowing away.[↗](../../topsoil/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Trees help stop the topsoil from blowing away.") · It can take hundreds of years to form a few centimetres of topsoil.[↗](../../topsoil/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: It can take hundreds of years to form…") **toque** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Canada) A toque (also tuque) is a knitted winter hat, often with a bobble on top; a beanie.[↗](../../toque/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toque also tuque is a knitted winter…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A toque is a tall white hat worn by chefs.[↗](../../toque/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A toque is a tall white hat worn…") *Example:* Put your toque on, it's freezing outside\![↗](../../toque/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Put your toque on, it's freezing outside!") · The chef wore a tall white toque.[↗](../../toque/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The chef wore a tall white toque.") · My toque has a big red pompom.[↗](../../toque/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My toque has a big red pompom.") · In Canada, a toque is just a woolly hat.[↗](../../toque/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In Canada, a toque is just a woolly…") · I lost my toque at the hockey rink.[↗](../../toque/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I lost my toque at the hockey rink.") · The pleats on a chef's toque used to show skill.[↗](../../toque/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The pleats on a chef's toque used to…") **tor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tor is a small hill topped with a pile of bare, weathered rock, especially in south-west England on Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor.[↗](../../tor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tor is a small hill topped with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tor is also the rocky pile itself.[↗](../../tor/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tor is also the rocky pile itself.") *Example:* We climbed to the top of the tor and saw for miles.[↗](../../tor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We climbed to the top of the tor…") · Haytor is one of the most famous tors on Dartmoor.[↗](../../tor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Haytor is one of the most famous tors…") · The tor was a pile of granite blocks shaped by the weather.[↗](../../tor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The tor was a pile of granite blocks…") · Ten Tors is a long walk across Dartmoor for teenagers.[↗](../../tor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Ten Tors is a long walk across Dartmoor…") · Ponies grazed below the tor.[↗](../../tor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Ponies grazed below the tor.") · Frost cracked the granite and slowly made the tor.[↗](../../tor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Frost cracked the granite and slowly made the…") · The wind howled around the rocky tor.[↗](../../tor/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind howled around the rocky tor.") **torah** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Judaism) The Torah is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy), which Jews believe God gave to Moses; it holds the Jewish law and stories.[↗](../../torah/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Torah is the first five books of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A Torah or Torah scroll is a hand-written copy on a long scroll, kept in the ark of a synagogue.[↗](../../torah/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A Torah or Torah scroll is a hand-written…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Torah can also mean all Jewish teaching.[↗](../../torah/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah can also mean all Jewish teaching.") *Example:* The rabbi lifted the Torah scroll so everyone could see.[↗](../../torah/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The rabbi lifted the Torah scroll so everyone…") · The Torah is written in Hebrew by hand.[↗](../../torah/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Torah is written in Hebrew by hand.") · At his bar mitzvah, Ben read from the Torah.[↗](../../torah/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: At his bar mitzvah, Ben read from the…") · The Torah is kept in a special cupboard called the ark.[↗](../../torah/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The Torah is kept in a special cupboard…") · A silver pointer helps the reader follow the Torah.[↗](../../torah/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A silver pointer helps the reader follow the…") · The Torah contains the Ten Commandments.[↗](../../torah/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The Torah contains the Ten Commandments.") · A similar view is reflected in the midrashicic and Kabbalistic literature, where Torah or Wisdom acts as a participant or instrument in the Work of Creation; see e.g. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../torah/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A similar view is reflected in the midrashicic…") · Thou hast a beloved one in the world, wilt thou conceal anythinij from him ?"[↗](../../torah/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou hast a beloved one in the world,…") Directly, the Holy On blessed be He said, 'Shall I conceal from Abraham?' and consulted the Torah.[↗](../../torah/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Directly, the Holy On blessed be He said,…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../torah/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **torch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, a torch is a small electric light you hold in your hand and that works with batteries; in the USA and Canada this is a flashlight.[↗](../../torch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A torch is also a stick with a flame at the top, like the Olympic torch.[↗](../../torch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A torch is also a stick with a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To torch something means to set it on fire on purpose.[↗](../../torch/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To torch something means to set it on…") *Example:* Take a torch with you when we go camping.[↗](../../torch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Take a torch with you when we go…") · Shine the torch under the bed to find my sock.[↗](../../torch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Shine the torch under the bed to find…") · The power went off, so we used a torch.[↗](../../torch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The power went off, so we used a…") · In America, a torch is called a flashlight.[↗](../../torch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In America, a torch is called a flashlight.") · The runner carried the Olympic torch.[↗](../../torch/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The runner carried the Olympic torch.") · We made shadow puppets with a torch on the wall.[↗](../../torch/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We made shadow puppets with a torch on…") · Check the torch batteries before the trip.[↗](../../torch/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Check the torch batteries before the trip.") · Explorers used burning torches to see in the cave.[↗](../../torch/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Explorers used burning torches to see in the…") · Hecate appears as a gigantic woman, bearing a torch and a sword.[↗](../../torch/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Hecate appears as a gigantic woman, bearing a…") · And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and there was thick darkness, behold a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch that passed between these pieces.[↗](../../torch/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And it came to pass, that, when the…") (Torah GEN.15.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../torch/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.15.17, JPS 1917") · Out of his mouth go burning torches, and sparks of fire leap forth.[↗](../../torch/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Out of his mouth go burning torches, and…") (Writings JOB.41.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../torch/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.41.11, JPS 1917") · And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took torches, and turned tail to tail, and put a torch in the midst between every two tails.[↗](../../torch/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes,…") (Prophets JDG.15.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../torch/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.15.4, JPS 1917") · And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put into the hands of all of them horns, and empty pitchers, with torches within the pitchers.[↗](../../torch/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And he divided the three hundred men into…") (Prophets JDG.7.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../torch/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.7.16, JPS 1917") **torchlight** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Torchlight is the light from a torch.[↗](../../torchlight/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torchlight is the light from a torch.") In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand a torch is a battery light you hold (a flashlight in the USA).[↗](../../torchlight/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In history and stories, torchlight is the light of burning sticks or flaming torches.[↗](../../torchlight/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In history and stories, torchlight is the light…") *Example:* We read comics under the covers by torchlight.[↗](../../torchlight/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We read comics under the covers by torchlight.") · The castle hall flickered in the torchlight.[↗](../../torchlight/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The castle hall flickered in the torchlight.") · The cave walls glittered in the torchlight.[↗](../../torchlight/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The cave walls glittered in the torchlight.") · The villagers held a torchlight procession.[↗](../../torchlight/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The villagers held a torchlight procession.") · By torchlight, we found the path back to the tent.[↗](../../torchlight/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: By torchlight, we found the path back to…") · In the torchlight, the shadows looked like monsters.[↗](../../torchlight/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In the torchlight, the shadows looked like monsters.") · They took place by torchlight, and were conducted with the greatest solemnity.[↗](../../torchlight/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: They took place by torchlight, and were conducted…") **tore** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tore is the past of «tear»: pulled something apart or made a hole or rip in it.[↗](../../tore/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tore is the past of «tear»: pulled something…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tore also means moved very fast in a wild way: «he tore down the street».[↗](../../tore/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tore also means moved very fast in a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Tore up means ripped into pieces; tore down means destroyed a building or pulled something down.[↗](../../tore/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tore up means ripped into pieces; tore down…") *Example:* I tore my jeans on the fence.[↗](../../tore/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I tore my jeans on the fence.") · She tore open her birthday present.[↗](../../tore/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She tore open her birthday present.") · The dog tore across the park.[↗](../../tore/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog tore across the park.") · He tore up the note and threw it away.[↗](../../tore/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He tore up the note and threw it…") · They tore down the old factory.[↗](../../tore/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: They tore down the old factory.") · The footballer tore a muscle.[↗](../../tore/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The footballer tore a muscle.") · The wind tore the leaves off the trees.[↗](../../tore/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind tore the leaves off the trees.") · He groaned and cried and tore his hair.[↗](../../tore/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He groaned and cried and tore his hair.") · There- tore, the author of the Sefer Yetzirah may have meant by two (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../tore/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: There- tore, the author of the Sefer Yetzirah…") · And there came forth two she-bears out of the wood, and tore forty and two children of them.[↗](../../tore/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And there came forth two she-bears out of…") (Prophets 2KI.2.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tore/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.2.24, JPS 1917") **torment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (noun) Great pain or suffering, in body or mind.[↗](../../torment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Great pain or suffering, in body or mind.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A person or thing that causes great suffering or annoyance.[↗](../../torment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A person or thing that causes great suffering…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To make someone suffer badly.[↗](../../torment/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To make someone suffer badly.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (verb) To tease or annoy someone (or an animal) on purpose, again and again.[↗](../../torment/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To tease or annoy someone or an animal…") *Example:* Stop tormenting the cat\![↗](../../torment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop tormenting the cat!") · The bully tormented the younger children.[↗](../../torment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bully tormented the younger children.") · She was tormented by doubt before the test.[↗](../../torment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She was tormented by doubt before the test.") · The mosquitoes were a torment all night.[↗](../../torment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The mosquitoes were a torment all night.") · The prisoner lived in torment.[↗](../../torment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The prisoner lived in torment.") · My brother torments me by hiding my things.[↗](../../torment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My brother torments me by hiding my things.") · The thought of the exam tormented him.[↗](../../torment/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The thought of the exam tormented him.") · "Now," said the lank grey beggarman, "I'll torment you no longer.[↗](../../torment/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Now,' said the lank grey beggarman, 'I'll torment…") **tormentor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tormentor is a person who causes pain, fear or trouble to someone, often on purpose and over and over.[↗](../../tormentor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tormentor is a person who causes pain,…") *Example:* The boy turned to his tormentors and begged them to stop.[↗](../../tormentor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The boy turned to his tormentors and begged…") · The bully was the tormentor of the smaller children.[↗](../../tormentor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bully was the tormentor of the smaller…") · His tormentors laughed as he fell.[↗](../../tormentor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: His tormentors laughed as he fell.") · The cat was a tormentor to the mice.[↗](../../tormentor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat was a tormentor to the mice.") · For there they that led us captive asked of us words of song, and our tormentors asked of us mirth: 'Sing us one of the songs of Zion.'[↗](../../tormentor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: For there they that led us captive asked…") (Writings PSA.137.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tormentor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.137.3, 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/) … [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/35/) **36** [37](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/37/) … [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 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