--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 38 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/38/) [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 38 [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/) **totalled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Totalled means added up to a number: «the bill totalled ten pounds».[↗](../../totalled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Totalled means added up to a number: «the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Totalled means added up all the numbers to find the total.[↗](../../totalled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Totalled means added up all the numbers to…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, slang) A totalled car is completely wrecked in a crash and cannot be fixed.[↗](../../totalled/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A totalled car is completely wrecked in a…") *Example:* The money we raised totalled 85 dollars.[↗](../../totalled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The money we raised totalled 85 dollars.") · Her scores totalled 42 points.[↗](../../totalled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her scores totalled 42 points.") · Our three bags of apples totalled 15 kilograms.[↗](../../totalled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our three bags of apples totalled 15 kilograms.") · Mum totalled the shopping on her phone.[↗](../../totalled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum totalled the shopping on her phone.") · The car was totalled in the crash, but nobody was hurt.[↗](../../totalled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The car was totalled in the crash, but…") · The rainfall for the week totalled 30 millimetres.[↗](../../totalled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The rainfall for the week totalled 30 millimetres.") · The tickets for the four of us totalled 48 pounds.[↗](../../totalled/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The tickets for the four of us totalled…") **totally** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Totally means completely, in every way.[↗](../../totally/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Totally means completely, in every way.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In casual speech, «totally» is used to agree strongly or to make something stronger, like «really».[↗](../../totally/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In casual speech, «totally» is used to agree…") *Example:* I totally forgot my lunch.[↗](../../totally/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I totally forgot my lunch.") · The two pictures look totally different.[↗](../../totally/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The two pictures look totally different.") · The ice cream was totally melted.[↗](../../totally/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The ice cream was totally melted.") · «Was the film good?»[↗](../../totally/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Was the film good?»") «Totally!»[↗](../../totally/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Totally!»") · She was totally sure she was right.[↗](../../totally/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She was totally sure she was right.") · My answer was not totally wrong; I made one mistake.[↗](../../totally/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My answer was not totally wrong; I made…") · The sky went totally dark during the storm.[↗](../../totally/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The sky went totally dark during the storm.") · This time the king thought he had invented something totally impossible, and was quite pleased with himself for his cleverness.[↗](../../totally/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: This time the king thought he had invented…") **tote** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To tote something is to carry it, especially a heavy load, by hand or on your back.[↗](../../tote/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To tote something is to carry it, especially…") *Example:* Dad totes the picnic basket up the hill.[↗](../../tote/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad totes the picnic basket up the hill.") · Can you tote this bag to the car?[↗](../../tote/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Can you tote this bag to the car?") · The donkey toted the sacks all day.[↗](../../tote/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The donkey toted the sacks all day.") · She toted her books to school every morning.[↗](../../tote/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She toted her books to school every morning.") **totter** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To totter is to walk or stand unsteadily, as if about to fall over, because you are weak, old or tired.[↗](../../totter/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To totter is to walk or stand unsteadily,…") *Example:* The old man began to totter.[↗](../../totter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The old man began to totter.") · The baby tottered across the room on wobbly legs.[↗](../../totter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby tottered across the room on wobbly…") · The tired dancers tottered at the end.[↗](../../totter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The tired dancers tottered at the end.") · He tottered down the stairs after the shock.[↗](../../totter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He tottered down the stairs after the shock.") · My knees totter through fasting; and my flesh is lean, and hath no fatness.[↗](../../totter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My knees totter through fasting; and my flesh…") (Writings PSA.109.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../totter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.109.24, JPS 1917") · Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to totter.[↗](../../totter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Let their eyes be darkened, that they see…") (Writings PSA.69.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../totter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.69.24, JPS 1917") · But these also reel through wine, and stagger through strong drink; the priest and the prophet reel through strong drink, they are confused because of wine, they stagger because of strong drink; they reel in vision, they totter in judgment.[↗](../../totter/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: But these also reel through wine, and stagger…") (Prophets ISA.28.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../totter/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.28.7, JPS 1917") **tottering** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Tottering means unsteady and about to fall, moving or standing on weak or shaky legs.[↗](../../tottering/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tottering means unsteady and about to fall, moving…") *Example:* Strengthen ye the weak hands, and make firm the tottering knees.[↗](../../tottering/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Strengthen ye the weak hands, and make firm…") (Prophets ISA.35.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tottering/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.35.3, JPS 1917") · And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me tottering upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.[↗](../../tottering/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: And, behold, a hand touched me, which set…") (Writings DAN.10.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tottering/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings DAN.10.10, JPS 1917") · How long will ye set upon a man, that ye may slay him, all of you, as a leaning wall, a tottering fence?[↗](../../tottering/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How long will ye set upon a man,…") (Writings PSA.62.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tottering/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.62.4, JPS 1917") · She went tottering to her room.[↗](../../tottering/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She went tottering to her room.") · The tottering nurse was helped by a girl.[↗](../../tottering/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The tottering nurse was helped by a girl.") · The king came tottering down from the throne.[↗](../../tottering/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The king came tottering down from the throne.") · A tottering tower of blocks fell over.[↗](../../tottering/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A tottering tower of blocks fell over.") **toucan** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A toucan is a tropical bird from Central and South America with black feathers and a huge, brightly coloured beak.[↗](../../toucan/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toucan is a tropical bird from Central…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK) A toucan crossing is a road crossing with lights that both pedestrians and cyclists can use («two can» cross).[↗](../../toucan/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A toucan crossing is a road crossing with…") *Example:* The toucan's beak is bright orange and very big.[↗](../../toucan/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The toucan's beak is bright orange and very…") · A toucan uses its beak to pick fruit.[↗](../../toucan/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A toucan uses its beak to pick fruit.") · Toucans live in the rainforests of South America.[↗](../../toucan/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Toucans live in the rainforests of South America.") · Although it looks heavy, a toucan's beak is light and hollow.[↗](../../toucan/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Although it looks heavy, a toucan's beak is…") · The toucan threw a berry up and caught it in its beak.[↗](../../toucan/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The toucan threw a berry up and caught…") · Toucans sleep with their beaks tucked under their wings.[↗](../../toucan/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Toucans sleep with their beaks tucked under their…") · We crossed the road on our bikes at the toucan crossing.[↗](../../toucan/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We crossed the road on our bikes at…") · I painted a toucan with a rainbow beak.[↗](../../toucan/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: I painted a toucan with a rainbow beak.") **touch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To put your hand or another part of your body on something.[↗](../../touch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To put your hand or another part of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* When two things meet with no space between them.[↗](../../touch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: When two things meet with no space between…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To make someone feel kind or sad feelings.[↗](../../touch/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To make someone feel kind or sad feelings.") *e.g.* "Her letter touched me."[↗](../../touch/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Her letter touched me.'") *Everyday, meaning 4:* As a noun, the sense that lets us feel things with our skin.[↗](../../touch/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, the sense that lets us…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A small amount.[↗](../../touch/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A small amount.") *e.g.* "a touch of salt".[↗](../../touch/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: 'a touch of salt'.") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Contact.[↗](../../touch/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: Contact.") *e.g.* "keep in touch".[↗](../../touch/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: 'keep in touch'.") *Example:* Don't touch the hot oven.[↗](../../touch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't touch the hot oven.") · Touch the leaf and feel how soft it is.[↗](../../touch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Touch the leaf and feel how soft it…") · The two shapes touch at one point.[↗](../../touch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The two shapes touch at one point.") · We feel things through our sense of touch.[↗](../../touch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We feel things through our sense of touch.") · Keep in touch when you move away.[↗](../../touch/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep in touch when you move away.") · Never touch a plug with wet hands.[↗](../../touch/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Never touch a plug with wet hands.") · Her kind words touched my heart.[↗](../../touch/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Her kind words touched my heart.") · Add a touch of salt.[↗](../../touch/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Add a touch of salt.") · "Do not touch them," said Death.[↗](../../touch/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Do not touch them,' said Death.") · Therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.[↗](../../touch/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.") (Torah GEN.20.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touch/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.20.6, JPS 1917") · Of their flesh ye shall not eat, and their carcasses ye shall not touch; they are unclean unto you.[↗](../../touch/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Of their flesh ye shall not eat, and…") (Torah LEV.11.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touch/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.11.8, JPS 1917") · These are they which are unclean to you among all that swarm; whosoever doth touch them, when they are dead, shall be unclean until the even.[↗](../../touch/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: These are they which are unclean to you…") (Torah LEV.11.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touch/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.11.31, JPS 1917") · 'Touch not Mine anointed ones, and do My prophets no harm.'[↗](../../touch/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Touch not Mine anointed ones, and do My…") (Writings 1CH.16.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touch/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 1CH.16.22, JPS 1917") · My soul refuseth to touch them; they are as the sickness of my flesh.[↗](../../touch/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: My soul refuseth to touch them; they are…") (Writings JOB.6.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touch/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.6.7, JPS 1917") · O LORD, bow Thy heavens, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke.[↗](../../touch/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: O LORD, bow Thy heavens, and come down;…") (Writings PSA.144.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touch/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.144.5, JPS 1917") **touchdown** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A touchdown is the moment when a plane or spacecraft lands on the ground.[↗](../../touchdown/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A touchdown is the moment when a plane…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In American and Canadian football, a touchdown is a score made by carrying or catching the ball over the other team's goal line (6 points).[↗](../../touchdown/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In American and Canadian football, a touchdown is…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In rugby, putting the ball down over the line (usually called a try).[↗](../../touchdown/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In rugby, putting the ball down over the…") *Example:* The plane made a smooth touchdown.[↗](../../touchdown/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The plane made a smooth touchdown.") · He ran 50 yards and scored a touchdown.[↗](../../touchdown/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He ran 50 yards and scored a touchdown.") · A touchdown is worth six points.[↗](../../touchdown/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A touchdown is worth six points.") · Touchdown\![↗](../../touchdown/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Touchdown!") The rover has landed on Mars.[↗](../../touchdown/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The rover has landed on Mars.") · The crowd cheered after the touchdown.[↗](../../touchdown/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The crowd cheered after the touchdown.") · Our team scored three touchdowns, so we had 18 points from them.[↗](../../touchdown/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team scored three touchdowns, so we had…") **touched** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Touched means put a hand or part of the body on something, or came into contact with it.[↗](../../touched/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Touched means put a hand or part of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Touched (adjective) means feeling grateful and moved because someone was kind.[↗](../../touched/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Touched adjective means feeling grateful and moved because…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Touched on means mentioned briefly.[↗](../../touched/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Touched on means mentioned briefly.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Touched (old-fashioned, informal) means a little crazy.[↗](../../touched/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Touched old-fashioned, informal means a little crazy.") *Example:* I touched the snow and it was cold.[↗](../../touched/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I touched the snow and it was cold.") · Wash your hands after you've touched the hamster.[↗](../../touched/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Wash your hands after you've touched the hamster.") · I was touched by your kind card.[↗](../../touched/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I was touched by your kind card.") · The plane touched down safely.[↗](../../touched/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The plane touched down safely.") · The teacher touched on fractions briefly.[↗](../../touched/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher touched on fractions briefly.") · Nobody should touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable.[↗](../../touched/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Nobody should touch you in a way that…") · The circle touched the line at one point.[↗](../../touched/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The circle touched the line at one point.") · He touched it and felt something hard within.[↗](../../touched/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He touched it and felt something hard within.") · And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was strained, as he wrestled with him.[↗](../../touched/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And when he saw that he prevailed not…") (Torah GEN.32.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touched/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.32.25, JPS 1917") · And encamp ye without the camp seven days; whosoever hath killed any person, and whosoever hath touched any slain, purify yourselves on the third day and on the seventh day, ye and your captives.[↗](../../touched/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And encamp ye without the camp seven days;…") (Torah NUM.31.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touched/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.31.19, JPS 1917") · that thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace; thou art now the blessed of the LORD.'[↗](../../touched/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: that thou wilt do us no hurt, as…") (Torah GEN.26.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touched/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.26.29, JPS 1917") · So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.[↗](../../touched/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: So Esther drew near, and touched the top…") (Writings EST.5.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touched/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings EST.5.2, JPS 1917") · Then there touched me again one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.[↗](../../touched/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Then there touched me again one like the…") (Writings DAN.10.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touched/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings DAN.10.18, JPS 1917") · Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.[↗](../../touched/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Have pity upon me, have pity upon me,…") (Writings JOB.19.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touched/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.19.21, JPS 1917") **toucheth** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «toucheth» means «touches», a form of «touch».[↗](../../toucheth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: «toucheth» means «touches», a form of «touch».") *e.g.* To put your hand or another part of your body on something.[↗](../../toucheth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To put your hand or another part of…") *Example:* He that toucheth the dead, even any man's dead body, shall be unclean seven days;[↗](../../toucheth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He that toucheth the dead, even any man's…") (Torah NUM.19.11, JPS 1917) · And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy; whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.[↗](../../toucheth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may…") (Torah EXO.30.29, JPS 1917) · And the flesh that toucheth any unclean thing shall not be eaten; it shall be burnt with fire.[↗](../../toucheth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: And the flesh that toucheth any unclean thing…") (Torah LEV.7.19, JPS 1917) **touching** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* As part of the verb, touching means putting your hand or another part on something, or being in contact: «Stop touching the paint».[↗](../../touching/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: As part of the verb, touching means putting…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Touching (adjective) means making you feel sad or kind and warm inside: a touching story.[↗](../../touching/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Touching adjective means making you feel sad or…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Two things that are touching have no space between them.[↗](../../touching/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Two things that are touching have no space…") *Example:* Stop touching your sister's things.[↗](../../touching/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop touching your sister's things.") · Please don't touch — the paint is wet.[↗](../../touching/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Please don't touch — the paint is wet.") · Safe touching includes hugs you want.[↗](../../touching/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Safe touching includes hugs you want.") · You can say no to touching you don't like.[↗](../../touching/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: You can say no to touching you don't…") · It was a touching story about a lost dog.[↗](../../touching/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It was a touching story about a lost…") · The two circles are touching at one point.[↗](../../touching/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The two circles are touching at one point.") · No touching the exhibits in the museum.[↗](../../touching/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: No touching the exhibits in the museum.") · The balloon burst when it was touching the heater.[↗](../../touching/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The balloon burst when it was touching the…") · ‘Yet what she says sounds very sad and touching.’[↗](../../touching/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: ‘Yet what she says sounds very sad and…") · Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charges.'[↗](../../touching/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching…") (Torah NUM.8.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touching/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.8.26, JPS 1917") · And the priest shall make atonement for him as touching his sin that he hath sinned in any of these things, and he shall be forgiven; and the remnant shall be the priest's, as the meal-offering.[↗](../../touching/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And the priest shall make atonement for him…") (Torah LEV.5.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touching/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.5.13, JPS 1917") · Thus did Moses, and Aaron, and all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the Levites; according unto all that the LORD commanded Moses touching the Levites, so did the children of Israel unto them.[↗](../../touching/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus did Moses, and Aaron, and all the…") (Torah NUM.8.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touching/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.8.20, JPS 1917") · Let me sing of my well-beloved, a song of my beloved touching his vineyard.[↗](../../touching/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Let me sing of my well-beloved, a song…") (Prophets ISA.5.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touching/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.5.1, JPS 1917") · And as touching the matter which I and thou have spoken of, behold, the LORD is between me and thee for ever.'[↗](../../touching/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And as touching the matter which I and…") (Prophets 1SA.20.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touching/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.20.23, JPS 1917") · And I will utter My judgments against them touching all their wickedness; in that they have forsaken me, and have offered unto other gods, and worshipped the work of their own hands.[↗](../../touching/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And I will utter My judgments against them…") (Prophets JER.1.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../touching/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.1.16, JPS 1917") **touchline** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The touchline is one of the two long side lines of a football, rugby or hockey pitch; when the ball goes over it, it is out of play.[↗](../../touchline/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The touchline is one of the two long…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «On the touchline» means at the side of the pitch, where coaches and fans stand.[↗](../../touchline/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «On the touchline» means at the side of…") *Example:* The ball rolled over the touchline for a throw-in.[↗](../../touchline/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The ball rolled over the touchline for a…") · Mum cheered from the touchline.[↗](../../touchline/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum cheered from the touchline.") · The winger ran down the touchline and crossed the ball.[↗](../../touchline/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The winger ran down the touchline and crossed…") · The coach paced up and down the touchline.[↗](../../touchline/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The coach paced up and down the touchline.") · In rugby, the ball went into touch near the touchline.[↗](../../touchline/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In rugby, the ball went into touch near…") · The pitch's touchlines are 90 metres long.[↗](../../touchline/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The pitch's touchlines are 90 metres long.") **touchstone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A dark stone that people once rubbed gold on to test whether it was real.[↗](../../touchstone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A dark stone that people once rubbed gold…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something you use as a standard to judge other things by.[↗](../../touchstone/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Something you use as a standard to judge…") *Example:* The goldsmith rubbed the metal on the touchstone to test it.[↗](../../touchstone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The goldsmith rubbed the metal on the touchstone…") · In the fairy tale the touchstone showed that the coins were fake.[↗](../../touchstone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: In the fairy tale the touchstone showed that…") · Her kind deeds were a touchstone for how we should behave.[↗](../../touchstone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her kind deeds were a touchstone for how…") **touchy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A touchy person gets upset or annoyed very easily.[↗](../../touchy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A touchy person gets upset or annoyed very…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A touchy subject is one that needs to be talked about carefully because it can upset people.[↗](../../touchy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A touchy subject is one that needs to…") *Example:* Dad is a bit touchy about his bald patch.[↗](../../touchy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad is a bit touchy about his bald…") · Be careful — Mia is touchy today because she lost the match.[↗](../../touchy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Be careful — Mia is touchy today because…") · Money is a touchy subject in our house.[↗](../../touchy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Money is a touchy subject in our house.") · Why are you so touchy?[↗](../../touchy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Why are you so touchy?") I was only joking\![↗](../../touchy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I was only joking!") · The cat is touchy and scratches if you stroke its tummy.[↗](../../touchy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat is touchy and scratches if you…") · (informal) Our new teacher is very touchy-feely and hugs everyone.[↗](../../touchy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: informal Our new teacher is very touchy-feely and…") · "Well, then, why do you lie in my way?" she retorted, "you must not be so touchy.[↗](../../touchy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Well, then, why do you lie in my…") **tough** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tough means strong and not easily broken, cut or damaged: «tough boots».[↗](../../tough/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tough means strong and not easily broken, cut…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tough means hard to do or difficult: «a tough test».[↗](../../tough/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tough means hard to do or difficult: «a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A tough person is strong in body or mind and can deal with pain or problems.[↗](../../tough/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tough person is strong in body or…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Tough food (like meat) is hard to cut or chew.[↗](../../tough/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tough food like meat is hard to cut…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Tough means strict and firm: «tough rules».[↗](../../tough/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tough means strict and firm: «tough rules».") *Everyday, meaning 6:* «Tough!» or «Tough luck» is said, rather rudely, to mean «too bad».[↗](../../tough/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: «Tough!» or «Tough luck» is said, rather rudely,…") *Example:* These boots are tough enough for hiking.[↗](../../tough/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: These boots are tough enough for hiking.") · The maths test was tough.[↗](../../tough/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The maths test was tough.") · She is tough and never gives up.[↗](../../tough/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She is tough and never gives up.") · This steak is too tough to chew.[↗](../../tough/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: This steak is too tough to chew.") · We've had a tough week.[↗](../../tough/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We've had a tough week.") · The new head is tough on bad behaviour.[↗](../../tough/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The new head is tough on bad behaviour.") · Being tough doesn't mean you can't cry.[↗](../../tough/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Being tough doesn't mean you can't cry.") · He tied the Mouse's leg to his own with a tough reed.[↗](../../tough/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He tied the Mouse's leg to his own…") **toughen** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To toughen something is to make it stronger and harder to break or damage.[↗](../../toughen/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To toughen something is to make it stronger…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To toughen (up) a person is to make them stronger and better at dealing with difficult things.[↗](../../toughen/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To toughen up a person is to make…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To make rules or laws stricter.[↗](../../toughen/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To make rules or laws stricter.") *Example:* Toughened glass is used in car windows.[↗](../../toughen/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Toughened glass is used in car windows.") · The hard training toughened the players.[↗](../../toughen/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The hard training toughened the players.") · Hiking toughens your feet.[↗](../../toughen/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Hiking toughens your feet.") · The school toughened its rules on phones.[↗](../../toughen/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The school toughened its rules on phones.") · Toughened glass breaks into small pieces, not sharp shards.[↗](../../toughen/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Toughened glass breaks into small pieces, not sharp…") · Boots get toughened by wearing them.[↗](../../toughen/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Boots get toughened by wearing them.") **toughness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Toughness is being strong and hard to break, bend or damage.[↗](../../toughness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Toughness is being strong and hard to break,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Toughness is being brave and strong in your mind, able to put up with pain or hard times.[↗](../../toughness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toughness is being brave and strong in your…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Toughness of meat or food is being hard to cut or chew.[↗](../../toughness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Toughness of meat or food is being hard…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (materials science) Toughness is how much energy a material can take before it breaks.[↗](../../toughness/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Toughness is how much energy a material can…") *Example:* Rubber boots need toughness to survive the mud.[↗](../../toughness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Rubber boots need toughness to survive the mud.") · We tested the toughness of three kinds of paper.[↗](../../toughness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We tested the toughness of three kinds of…") · The goalkeeper showed real toughness after the injury.[↗](../../toughness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The goalkeeper showed real toughness after the injury.") · The toughness of the steak made it hard to chew.[↗](../../toughness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The toughness of the steak made it hard…") · True toughness is staying calm when someone wants a fight.[↗](../../toughness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: True toughness is staying calm when someone wants…") · Glass is hard but has little toughness, so it shatters.[↗](../../toughness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Glass is hard but has little toughness, so…") [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/) … [37](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/37/) **38** [39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/39/) 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