--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 37 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/37/) [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 37 [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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[39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/39/) [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/) **torn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Torn is the past participle of tear (rip): the page was torn.[↗](../../torn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torn is the past participle of tear rip:…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Torn means ripped or pulled apart: a torn page has a rip in it.[↗](../../torn/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Torn means ripped or pulled apart: a torn…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Torn between two things means not able to choose.[↗](../../torn/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Torn between two things means not able to…") *Example:* 4 of the 20 pages were torn.[↗](../../torn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: 4 of the 20 pages were torn.") · He threw away 3 torn bags.[↗](../../torn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He threw away 3 torn bags.") · How many tickets are not torn?[↗](../../torn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many tickets are not torn?") · A torn book cannot be sold.[↗](../../torn/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A torn book cannot be sold.") · My jeans got torn when I fell.[↗](../../torn/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My jeans got torn when I fell.") · She mended the torn sleeve.[↗](../../torn/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She mended the torn sleeve.") · He was torn between the red bike and the blue one.[↗](../../torn/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He was torn between the red bike and…") · It had torn itself out of his hand and floated away.[↗](../../torn/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: It had torn itself out of his hand…") · If it be torn in pieces, let him bring it for witness; he shall not make good that which was torn.[↗](../../torn/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: If it be torn in pieces, let him…") (Torah EXO.22.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../torn/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.13, JPS 1917") · That which dieth of itself, or is torn of beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.[↗](../../torn/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: That which dieth of itself, or is torn…") (Torah LEV.22.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../torn/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.22.8, JPS 1917") · and the one went out from me, and I said: Surely he is torn in pieces; and I have not seen him since; (Torah GEN.44.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../torn/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: and the one went out from me, and…") · The priests shall not eat of any thing that dieth of itself, or is torn, whether it be fowl or beast.[↗](../../torn/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: The priests shall not eat of any thing…") (Prophets EZK.44.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../torn/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.44.31, JPS 1917") · He hath torn me in His wrath, and hated me; He hath gnashed upon me with His teeth; mine adversary sharpeneth his eyes upon me.[↗](../../torn/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: He hath torn me in His wrath, and…") (Writings JOB.16.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../torn/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.16.9, JPS 1917") · 'Come, and let us return unto the LORD; for He hath torn, and He will heal us, He hath smitten, and He will bind us up.[↗](../../torn/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Come, and let us return unto the LORD;…") (Prophets HOS.6.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../torn/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HOS.6.1, JPS 1917") **tornado** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tornado is a very strong, spinning column of wind that reaches from a storm cloud down to the ground, shaped like a funnel.[↗](../../tornado/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tornado is a very strong, spinning column…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Figuratively, a person who moves fast and makes a mess is like a tornado.[↗](../../tornado/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Figuratively, a person who moves fast and makes…") *Example:* A tornado looks like a spinning funnel.[↗](../../tornado/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tornado looks like a spinning funnel.") · The tornado destroyed three barns.[↗](../../tornado/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The tornado destroyed three barns.") · When the siren sounds, go to the basement.[↗](../../tornado/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: When the siren sounds, go to the basement.") · Tornadoes happen most often in the USA.[↗](../../tornado/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tornadoes happen most often in the USA.") · In The Wizard of Oz, a tornado carries Dorothy's house away.[↗](../../tornado/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In The Wizard of Oz, a tornado carries…") · Stay away from windows during a tornado.[↗](../../tornado/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Stay away from windows during a tornado.") · My little brother ran through the room like a tornado.[↗](../../tornado/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: My little brother ran through the room like…") · Scientists chase tornadoes to study them.[↗](../../tornado/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Scientists chase tornadoes to study them.") **torpedo** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A torpedo is a long, cigar-shaped weapon that moves underwater by itself and explodes when it hits a ship.[↗](../../torpedo/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A torpedo is a long, cigar-shaped weapon that…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To torpedo a ship is to hit it with a torpedo.[↗](../../torpedo/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To torpedo a ship is to hit it…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To torpedo a plan (informal) is to ruin it completely.[↗](../../torpedo/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To torpedo a plan informal is to ruin…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A torpedo ray is a fish that can give an electric shock.[↗](../../torpedo/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A torpedo ray is a fish that can…") *Example:* The submarine fired a torpedo at the warship.[↗](../../torpedo/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The submarine fired a torpedo at the warship.") · The ship was torpedoed in 1915.[↗](../../torpedo/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The ship was torpedoed in 1915.") · The rain torpedoed our picnic plans.[↗](../../torpedo/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The rain torpedoed our picnic plans.") · Torpedoes travel just under the water's surface.[↗](../../torpedo/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Torpedoes travel just under the water's surface.") · The dolphin shot through the water like a torpedo.[↗](../../torpedo/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The dolphin shot through the water like a…") · The torpedo ray stuns small fish with electricity.[↗](../../torpedo/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The torpedo ray stuns small fish with electricity.") · Dey tells me dat it goes off like one er deze yer torpedoes."[↗](../../torpedo/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Dey tells me dat it goes off like…") **torpid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Torpid means sluggish and inactive, as if asleep or too lazy and slow to move.[↗](../../torpid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torpid means sluggish and inactive, as if asleep…") *Example:* After the big lunch, the dog lay torpid by the fire.[↗](../../torpid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: After the big lunch, the dog lay torpid…") · The flowers were torpid in the heat.[↗](../../torpid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The flowers were torpid in the heat.") · The people seemed torpid and slow.[↗](../../torpid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The people seemed torpid and slow.") · The snake was torpid in the cold morning.[↗](../../torpid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The snake was torpid in the cold morning.") **torpor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Torpor is a state of being very sleepy, slow and inactive, without energy.[↗](../../torpor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torpor is a state of being very sleepy,…") *e.g.* "The heat filled us with torpor."[↗](../../torpor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'The heat filled us with torpor.'") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) In animals, torpor is a short sleep-like state when body temperature and heartbeat drop to save energy, for example in hummingbirds at night, bats and some mice; long-lasting torpor in winter is called hibernation.[↗](../../torpor/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In animals, torpor is a short sleep-like state…") *Example:* Hummingbirds go into torpor at night to save energy.[↗](../../torpor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Hummingbirds go into torpor at night to save…") · After the huge Christmas lunch, the whole family sank into torpor.[↗](../../torpor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: After the huge Christmas lunch, the whole family…") · Bats can enter torpor on cold days.[↗](../../torpor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bats can enter torpor on cold days.") · The heat of the afternoon filled the classroom with torpor.[↗](../../torpor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The heat of the afternoon filled the classroom…") · Hibernation is a long kind of torpor.[↗](../../torpor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Hibernation is a long kind of torpor.") · The dog lay in a happy torpor by the fire.[↗](../../torpor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog lay in a happy torpor by…") · The sudden noise shook him out of his torpor.[↗](../../torpor/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The sudden noise shook him out of his…") **torrent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A torrent is a fast, strong rush of water, like a stream in flood.[↗](../../torrent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A torrent is a fast, strong rush of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A torrent of something is a great flow of it: a torrent of words.[↗](../../torrent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A torrent of something is a great flow…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «In torrents» means pouring very heavily, as rain does.[↗](../../torrent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «In torrents» means pouring very heavily, as rain…") *Example:* The rain was falling in torrents.[↗](../../torrent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The rain was falling in torrents.") · Torrents of water poured down the hill.[↗](../../torrent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Torrents of water poured down the hill.") · A torrent of questions came from the class.[↗](../../torrent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A torrent of questions came from the class.") · The river became a torrent after the storm.[↗](../../torrent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The river became a torrent after the storm.") **torrid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very hot and dry: a torrid summer, torrid desert.[↗](../../torrid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Very hot and dry: a torrid summer, torrid…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Full of strong, difficult feelings or troubles: a torrid time means a very hard time.[↗](../../torrid/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Full of strong, difficult feelings or troubles: a…") *Example:* The explorers crossed the torrid desert.[↗](../../torrid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The explorers crossed the torrid desert.") · It was a torrid summer with no rain.[↗](../../torrid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: It was a torrid summer with no rain.") · Old maps call the hot lands near the equator the torrid zone.[↗](../../torrid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Old maps call the hot lands near the…") · The goalkeeper had a torrid afternoon.[↗](../../torrid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The goalkeeper had a torrid afternoon.") · The camels plodded on in the torrid heat.[↗](../../torrid/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The camels plodded on in the torrid heat.") · We had a torrid time moving house.[↗](../../torrid/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We had a torrid time moving house.") · By Indians he might have meant Ethio- pians, or any other nation under the torrid zone which the ancients used tu denominate as Indians (T. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../torrid/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: By Indians he might have meant Ethio- pians,…") **torso** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The torso is the main part of the human body, not counting the head, arms and legs; the chest, stomach and back.[↗](../../torso/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The torso is the main part of the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A torso is a statue of a body without a head, arms or legs, like many old Greek statues found broken.[↗](../../torso/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A torso is a statue of a body…") *Example:* The heart and lungs are in the torso.[↗](../../torso/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The heart and lungs are in the torso.") · Twist your torso slowly from side to side.[↗](../../torso/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Twist your torso slowly from side to side.") · The museum had a marble torso from ancient Greece.[↗](../../torso/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The museum had a marble torso from ancient…") · We drew the torso, then added arms and legs.[↗](../../torso/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We drew the torso, then added arms and…") · The life jacket covers your whole torso.[↗](../../torso/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The life jacket covers your whole torso.") · A rash spread across his torso.[↗](../../torso/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A rash spread across his torso.") **tort** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (law) A tort is a wrong done to someone, such as hurting them through carelessness or damaging their property, for which they can sue in a civil court for money (damages), even though it may not be a crime.[↗](../../tort/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tort is a wrong done to someone,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It is not the same as «torte», a rich cake, or «taut», which means tight.[↗](../../tort/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It is not the same as «torte», a…") *Example:* Negligence is a tort, like when a careless driver hits a parked car.[↗](../../tort/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Negligence is a tort, like when a careless…") · Tort law decides who must pay when someone is harmed.[↗](../../tort/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tort law decides who must pay when someone…") · Trespassing on land can be a tort.[↗](../../tort/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Trespassing on land can be a tort.") · A lawyer explained that the tort case was about a dog bite.[↗](../../tort/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A lawyer explained that the tort case was…") · In a tort case, the winner usually gets money, not a prison sentence for the other side.[↗](../../tort/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In a tort case, the winner usually gets…") · Spreading lies that harm someone's name can be a tort called defamation.[↗](../../tort/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Spreading lies that harm someone's name can be…") **tortilla** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tortilla is a thin, flat, round bread made from maize (corn) or wheat flour, from Mexico, used for tacos, wraps and burritos.[↗](../../tortilla/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tortilla is a thin, flat, round bread…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In Spain, a tortilla is a thick omelette made with eggs and potatoes.[↗](../../tortilla/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In Spain, a tortilla is a thick omelette…") *Example:* I had a chicken wrap in a tortilla for lunch.[↗](../../tortilla/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I had a chicken wrap in a tortilla…") · Tortilla chips are cut from tortillas and fried.[↗](../../tortilla/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tortilla chips are cut from tortillas and fried.") · Warm the tortillas in a dry pan.[↗](../../tortilla/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Warm the tortillas in a dry pan.") · In Spain, my aunt made a tortilla with eggs and potatoes.[↗](../../tortilla/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In Spain, my aunt made a tortilla with…") · A taco is a folded tortilla with filling.[↗](../../tortilla/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A taco is a folded tortilla with filling.") · Corn tortillas have been eaten in Mexico for thousands of years.[↗](../../tortilla/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Corn tortillas have been eaten in Mexico for…") **tortoise** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tortoise is a slow animal with a hard, high shell that lives on land and can pull its head and legs inside the shell.[↗](../../tortoise/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tortoise is a slow animal with a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tortoises can live a very long time, some more than 100 years.[↗](../../tortoise/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tortoises can live a very long time, some…") *Example:* The zoo has 5 tortoises.[↗](../../tortoise/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The zoo has 5 tortoises.") · A tortoise walks 2 meters a minute.[↗](../../tortoise/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tortoise walks 2 meters a minute.") · The tortoise is 80 years old.[↗](../../tortoise/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The tortoise is 80 years old.") · The hare ran 10 times as fast as the tortoise.[↗](../../tortoise/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The hare ran 10 times as fast as…") · In the story, the slow tortoise won the race.[↗](../../tortoise/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the story, the slow tortoise won the…") · Giant tortoises live on the Galapagos Islands.[↗](../../tortoise/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Giant tortoises live on the Galapagos Islands.") · Our pet tortoise sleeps all winter in a box of straw.[↗](../../tortoise/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Our pet tortoise sleeps all winter in a…") · The Tortoise was very glad indeed.[↗](../../tortoise/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The Tortoise was very glad indeed.") **tortoiseshell** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tortoiseshell is the hard, brown-and-yellow mottled shell material that comes from the hawksbill sea turtle (not from tortoises), once used for combs, glasses frames and jewellery; trading it is now banned to protect the turtles.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tortoiseshell is the hard, brown-and-yellow mottled shell material…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tortoiseshell also means a pattern or plastic copying that mottled brown and amber look: tortoiseshell glasses.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tortoiseshell also means a pattern or plastic copying…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A tortoiseshell is a cat with a coat patterned in black and orange (ginger) patches; almost all of them are female.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tortoiseshell is a cat with a coat…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A tortoiseshell is also a butterfly, the small tortoiseshell, with orange, black and yellow wings.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A tortoiseshell is also a butterfly, the small…") *Example:* My cat is a tortoiseshell with black and ginger patches.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My cat is a tortoiseshell with black and…") · Almost all tortoiseshell cats are female.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Almost all tortoiseshell cats are female.") · Dad's glasses have tortoiseshell frames, but they are plastic.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad's glasses have tortoiseshell frames, but they are…") · Real tortoiseshell came from hawksbill turtles, which are now endangered.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Real tortoiseshell came from hawksbill turtles, which are…") · A small tortoiseshell butterfly landed on the buddleia.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A small tortoiseshell butterfly landed on the buddleia.") · The old hairbrush in the museum was made of tortoiseshell.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The old hairbrush in the museum was made…") · Selling real tortoiseshell is banned in most countries.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Selling real tortoiseshell is banned in most countries.") · Next came the water-rats, dressed as pages, and lastly the frog herself, in a litter borne by eight toads, and made of tortoiseshell.[↗](../../tortoiseshell/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Next came the water-rats, dressed as pages, and…") **tortuous** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Twisting, winding, full of turns and bends.[↗](../../tortuous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Twisting, winding, full of turns and bends.") *Example:* In that day the LORD with His sore and great and strong sword will punish leviathan the slant serpent, and leviathan the tortuous serpent; and He will slay the dragon that is in the sea.[↗](../../tortuous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: In that day the LORD with His sore…") (Prophets ISA.27.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tortuous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.27.1, JPS 1917") **torture** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Causing great pain to someone on purpose, to punish them or make them say something.[↗](../../torture/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Causing great pain to someone on purpose, to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To hurt someone in this way.[↗](../../torture/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To hurt someone in this way.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, joking) Something very unpleasant or boring: this traffic is torture.[↗](../../torture/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Something very unpleasant or boring: this traffic is…") *Example:* Torture is against the law in almost every country.[↗](../../torture/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Torture is against the law in almost every…") · The castle had an old torture chamber.[↗](../../torture/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The castle had an old torture chamber.") · Waiting in the queue was torture.[↗](../../torture/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Waiting in the queue was torture.") · Stop torturing your sister with that silly song\![↗](../../torture/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop torturing your sister with that silly song!") · Long car journeys are torture for my little brother.[↗](../../torture/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Long car journeys are torture for my little…") · He was tortured by doubts about his choice.[↗](../../torture/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He was tortured by doubts about his choice.") · "Perhaps they'll take to torturing me too!"[↗](../../torture/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Perhaps they'll take to torturing me too!'") **toss** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To toss means to throw something lightly: toss the ball to me.[↗](../../toss/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To toss means to throw something lightly: toss…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A coin toss is throwing a coin to see which side lands up, heads or tails.[↗](../../toss/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A coin toss is throwing a coin to…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To toss a salad is to mix it gently.[↗](../../toss/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To toss a salad is to mix it…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To toss and turn is to move about in bed and not sleep.[↗](../../toss/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To toss and turn is to move about…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To toss something out is to throw it away.[↗](../../toss/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To toss something out is to throw it…") *Example:* She tossed the ball 12 times.[↗](../../toss/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She tossed the ball 12 times.") · He tosses a coin 10 times and gets 6 heads.[↗](../../toss/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He tosses a coin 10 times and gets…") · They tossed 3 bags into the bin.[↗](../../toss/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: They tossed 3 bags into the bin.") · How many tosses were tails?[↗](../../toss/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How many tosses were tails?") · The captain won the toss and chose to bat first.[↗](../../toss/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The captain won the toss and chose to…") · Dad tossed the pancake high in the air.[↗](../../toss/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad tossed the pancake high in the air.") · I tossed and turned all night.[↗](../../toss/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I tossed and turned all night.") · Toss the salad with a little oil.[↗](../../toss/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Toss the salad with a little oil.") · He tossed it gayly to the boy.[↗](../../toss/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: He tossed it gayly to the boy.") · Who is this like the Nile that riseth up, like the rivers whose waters toss themselves?[↗](../../toss/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Who is this like the Nile that riseth…") (Prophets JER.46.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toss/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.46.7, JPS 1917") · O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will set thy stones in fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.[↗](../../toss/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not…") (Prophets ISA.54.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toss/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.54.11, JPS 1917") · He will violently roll and toss thee like a ball into a large country; there shalt thou die, and there shall be the chariots of thy glory, thou shame of the lord's house.[↗](../../toss/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: He will violently roll and toss thee like…") (Prophets ISA.22.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toss/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.22.18, JPS 1917") **tot** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A very small child, a toddler.[↗](../../tot/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A very small child, a toddler.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A small amount of an alcoholic drink, like a tot of rum (old, sailors).[↗](../../tot/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A small amount of an alcoholic drink, like…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK) tot up: to add up numbers to find a total.[↗](../../tot/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: tot up: to add up numbers to find…") *Example:* The tiny tots played in the sandpit.[↗](../../tot/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tiny tots played in the sandpit.") · The swimming class is for tots under three.[↗](../../tot/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The swimming class is for tots under three.") · Let's tot up how much we spent.[↗](../../tot/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's tot up how much we spent.") · Sailors once got a tot of rum every day.[↗](../../tot/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Sailors once got a tot of rum every…") · She totted up the scores at the end.[↗](../../tot/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She totted up the scores at the end.") · The park has a safe area for tots.[↗](../../tot/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The park has a safe area for tots.") · She drew them when she should have been totting up.[↗](../../tot/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She drew them when she should have been…") **total** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The total is the whole amount you get when you add everything up.[↗](../../total/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The total is the whole amount you get…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Total as an adjective means whole or complete: «total cost», «total silence».[↗](../../total/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Total as an adjective means whole or complete:…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To total is to add up to an amount: «The bill totals 20 dollars».[↗](../../total/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To total is to add up to an…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (casual) To total a car is to wreck it so badly it cannot be fixed.[↗](../../total/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To total a car is to wreck it…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (casual) «Totally» or «totes» (slang) means completely, yes for sure.[↗](../../total/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: «Totally» or «totes» slang means completely, yes for…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (rude) «a total idiot», «a total disaster» use total to make an insult stronger.[↗](../../total/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: «a total idiot», «a total disaster» use total…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (formal) Exams say «the aggregate», «the sum total», «the cumulative total» or «in its entirety».[↗](../../total/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: Exams say «the aggregate», «the sum total», «the…") *Example:* How many cards did Ben buy in total?[↗](../../total/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: How many cards did Ben buy in total?") · The total cost is 12 cents.[↗](../../total/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The total cost is 12 cents.") · There are 30 children in total, and 14 are boys.[↗](../../total/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There are 30 children in total, and 14…") · The total of 4, 5 and 6 is 15.[↗](../../total/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The total of 4, 5 and 6 is…") · Our team scored a total of 42 points.[↗](../../total/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team scored a total of 42 points.") · The shopping totalled 18 dollars.[↗](../../total/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The shopping totalled 18 dollars.") · The library was in total silence.[↗](../../total/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The library was in total silence.") · Keep a running total of the money you save.[↗](../../total/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep a running total of the money you…") · Totes worth it, 3 for 5 bucks.[↗](../../total/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Totes worth it, 3 for 5 bucks.") · 20 bucks for chips?[↗](../../total/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: 20 bucks for chips?") Total rip-off.[↗](../../total/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Total rip-off.") · Compute the aggregate expenditure incurred across the three purchases of 4, 5 and 6 dollars.[↗](../../total/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Compute the aggregate expenditure incurred across the three…") · My uncle totalled his car but nobody was hurt.[↗](../../total/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: My uncle totalled his car but nobody was…") · Once out in the current my raft flew swiftly under the gloomy archway, and I found myself in total darkness, carried smoothly forward by the rapid river.[↗](../../total/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Once out in the current my raft flew…") · Proceeding in the same way with ;, we shall obtain 10,648 quadriliterals beginning with 3, and so forth with the remaining letters, which would give a total of •2"2\*, or •234,256.[↗](../../total/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Proceeding in the same way with ;, we…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../total/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") · As is well-known, some old grammarians, among whom was the author of the "Dikduke ha-Teamim"" counted the final letters as separate letters, thus making the total number oi the letters of the alphabet twenty-seven.[↗](../../total/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: As is well-known, some old grammarians, among whom…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../total/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **totality** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The whole of something, all of it taken together.[↗](../../totality/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The whole of something, all of it taken…") *Example:* The root SPR thus holds unique metaphysical significance for the SY, alone representing the totality of language by which the world was created and is sustained.[↗](../../totality/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The root SPR thus holds unique metaphysical significance…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../totality/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") [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/) … [36](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/36/) **37** [38](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/38/) [39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/39/) [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 36](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/36/) - next →: [page 38](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/38/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)