--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 39 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/39/) [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 39 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) **tour** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tour is a trip visiting several places, like a tour of a city.[↗](../../tour/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tour is a trip visiting several places,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tour is also a walk around one place with a guide who explains things, like a tour of a museum or school.[↗](../../tour/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tour is also a walk around one…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A tour is a trip by a band, team or show to perform in many places.[↗](../../tour/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tour is a trip by a band,…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To tour is to travel around a place to see it.[↗](../../tour/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To tour is to travel around a place…") *Example:* The bus tour takes 3 hours.[↗](../../tour/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bus tour takes 3 hours.") · A ticket for the tour costs 15 dollars.[↗](../../tour/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A ticket for the tour costs 15 dollars.") · 40 people went on the tour in 2 buses.[↗](../../tour/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: 40 people went on the tour in 2…") · They toured 5 museums in 2 days.[↗](../../tour/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: They toured 5 museums in 2 days.") · The guide took us on a tour of the castle.[↗](../../tour/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The guide took us on a tour of…") · New pupils get a tour of the school.[↗](../../tour/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: New pupils get a tour of the school.") · The band is on tour around Australia.[↗](../../tour/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The band is on tour around Australia.") · We stayed with the tour guide so nobody got lost.[↗](../../tour/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We stayed with the tour guide so nobody…") · I shall make a tour this summer; will you go with me?[↗](../../tour/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: I shall make a tour this summer; will…") **tourism** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tourism is the business of people travelling to places for holidays and of providing them with hotels, trips and things to see.[↗](../../tourism/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tourism is the business of people travelling to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It also means the activity of visiting places as a tourist.[↗](../../tourism/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It also means the activity of visiting places…") *Example:* Tourism brings a lot of money to seaside towns.[↗](../../tourism/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tourism brings a lot of money to seaside…") · New Zealand is famous for adventure tourism like bungee jumping.[↗](../../tourism/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: New Zealand is famous for adventure tourism like…") · Too much tourism can damage beaches and coral reefs.[↗](../../tourism/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Too much tourism can damage beaches and coral…") · Eco-tourism tries to protect nature while people visit.[↗](../../tourism/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Eco-tourism tries to protect nature while people visit.") · The pandemic hit tourism very hard.[↗](../../tourism/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The pandemic hit tourism very hard.") · My uncle works in tourism as a tour guide.[↗](../../tourism/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My uncle works in tourism as a tour…") **tourist** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tourist is a person who travels to a place for fun, to see it and visit its sights.[↗](../../tourist/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tourist is a person who travels to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tourist place is one that many visitors come to.[↗](../../tourist/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tourist place is one that many visitors…") *Example:* A bus carries 45 tourists.[↗](../../tourist/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A bus carries 45 tourists.") · 120 tourists visited the castle.[↗](../../tourist/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 120 tourists visited the castle.") · Each tourist pays $6.[↗](../../tourist/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Each tourist pays $6.") · The tourists split into groups of 10.[↗](../../tourist/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tourists split into groups of 10.") · Tourists took photos of the old bridge.[↗](../../tourist/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tourists took photos of the old bridge.") · The tourist asked us the way to the museum.[↗](../../tourist/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The tourist asked us the way to the…") · Summer is the busy tourist season at the beach.[↗](../../tourist/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Summer is the busy tourist season at the…") · The tourist information centre gave us a free map.[↗](../../tourist/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The tourist information centre gave us a free…") **tournament** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tournament is a competition with many games or matches, where players or teams try to win.[↗](../../tournament/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tournament is a competition with many games…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In history, a tournament was a contest where knights fought on horseback for sport.[↗](../../tournament/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In history, a tournament was a contest where…") *Example:* There are 8 teams in the tournament.[↗](../../tournament/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There are 8 teams in the tournament.") · Each team plays every other team once.[↗](../../tournament/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Each team plays every other team once.") · She scored 12 points in the tournament.[↗](../../tournament/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She scored 12 points in the tournament.") · The tournament lasts 5 days with 4 games a day.[↗](../../tournament/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tournament lasts 5 days with 4 games…") · Our school won the netball tournament.[↗](../../tournament/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our school won the netball tournament.") · In a knock-out tournament, the losing team goes home.[↗](../../tournament/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In a knock-out tournament, the losing team goes…") · Knights rode at the tournament to win the king's prize.[↗](../../tournament/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Knights rode at the tournament to win the…") · The chess tournament had players from ten schools.[↗](../../tournament/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The chess tournament had players from ten schools.") · The Princess went with her sisters to the window and looked on at the tournament.[↗](../../tournament/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The Princess went with her sisters to the…") **tousled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untidy and messy, especially of hair: tousled hair looks as if you have just woken up.[↗](../../tousled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Untidy and messy, especially of hair: tousled hair…") *Example:* He came down to breakfast with tousled hair.[↗](../../tousled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He came down to breakfast with tousled hair.") · The wind left her hair tousled.[↗](../../tousled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind left her hair tousled.") · Dad tousled my hair and smiled.[↗](../../tousled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad tousled my hair and smiled.") · A tousled puppy jumped out of the box.[↗](../../tousled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A tousled puppy jumped out of the box.") · She looked tousled after the long trip.[↗](../../tousled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She looked tousled after the long trip.") · His tousled curls stuck out everywhere.[↗](../../tousled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: His tousled curls stuck out everywhere.") **tout** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To tout means to try hard to sell something or to praise it loudly, so people will buy or believe it.[↗](../../tout/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To tout means to try hard to sell…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK) A tout (ticket tout) is a person who buys tickets for concerts or matches and sells them at a higher price.[↗](../../tout/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tout ticket tout is a person who…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (French) «Tout» means «all» or «everything», as in «tout le monde» (everybody); it sounds like «too».[↗](../../tout/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «Tout» means «all» or «everything», as in «tout…") *Example:* He was touted as the next football star.[↗](../../tout/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He was touted as the next football star.") · Ticket touts were selling seats for double the price.[↗](../../tout/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Ticket touts were selling seats for double the…") · Street sellers touted cheap watches.[↗](../../tout/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Street sellers touted cheap watches.") · «Tout le monde» means everybody in French.[↗](../../tout/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Tout le monde» means everybody in French.") · The new game was touted as the best ever.[↗](../../tout/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The new game was touted as the best…") · Don't buy from touts — the tickets might be fake.[↗](../../tout/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't buy from touts — the tickets might…") **tow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To tow something is to pull it behind a vehicle or boat, using a rope, chain or bar.[↗](../../tow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To tow something is to pull it behind…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tow is the act of towing, as in "give someone a tow".[↗](../../tow/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tow is the act of towing, as…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* "In tow" means following closely behind, as in "with three children in tow".[↗](../../tow/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'In tow' means following closely behind, as in…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The tough, rough fibre of flax or hemp, combed out before it is spun into thread.[↗](../../tow/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tough, rough fibre of flax or hemp,…") *Example:* The tow truck towed our car to the garage.[↗](../../tow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tow truck towed our car to the…") · Dad's car tows the caravan on holiday.[↗](../../tow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad's car tows the caravan on holiday.") · If you park there, your car will be towed away.[↗](../../tow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: If you park there, your car will be…") · The tractor gave the stuck car a tow out of the mud.[↗](../../tow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tractor gave the stuck car a tow…") · Mum arrived with all five of us in tow.[↗](../../tow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum arrived with all five of us in…") · The boat towed the water-skier across the lake.[↗](../../tow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The boat towed the water-skier across the lake.") · When they saw the wee bannock come in, they jumped up, and got behind the goodwife, that was carding tow by the fire.[↗](../../tow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: When they saw the wee bannock come in,…") · And the strong shall be as tow, and his work as a spark; and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.[↗](../../tow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And the strong shall be as tow, and…") (Prophets ISA.1.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.1.31, JPS 1917") · And she said unto him: 'The Philistines are upon thee, Samson.'[↗](../../tow/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And she said unto him: 'The Philistines are…") And he broke the bowstrings as a string of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire.[↗](../../tow/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And he broke the bowstrings as a string…") (Prophets JDG.16.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tow/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.16.9, JPS 1917") **towel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A towel is a piece of thick soft cloth or paper used to dry your body, hands or dishes.[↗](../../towel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A towel is a piece of thick soft…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To towel (off) is to dry yourself with a towel.[↗](../../towel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To towel off is to dry yourself with…") *Example:* Dry your hands on the towel.[↗](../../towel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dry your hands on the towel.") · Don't forget your towel for swimming.[↗](../../towel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't forget your towel for swimming.") · Hang your wet towel up to dry.[↗](../../towel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Hang your wet towel up to dry.") · Use a paper towel to wipe the spill.[↗](../../towel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Use a paper towel to wipe the spill.") · Grandma dried the plates with a tea towel.[↗](../../towel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma dried the plates with a tea towel.") · Lie on your beach towel in the shade.[↗](../../towel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Lie on your beach towel in the shade.") · Don't share towels when you have a cold.[↗](../../towel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't share towels when you have a cold.") · The tired boxer threw in the towel.[↗](../../towel/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The tired boxer threw in the towel.") **towelling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Towelling is a thick, soft, absorbent cotton cloth with little loops, used to make towels, bathrobes and baby bibs.[↗](../../towelling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Towelling is a thick, soft, absorbent cotton cloth…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A towelling can be a rub with a towel to dry yourself.[↗](../../towelling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A towelling can be a rub with a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (old, informal) A towelling once meant a beating.[↗](../../towelling/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A towelling once meant a beating.") *Example:* My dressing gown is made of soft towelling.[↗](../../towelling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My dressing gown is made of soft towelling.") · Towelling soaks up water well.[↗](../../towelling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Towelling soaks up water well.") · We tested towelling, cotton and plastic to see which absorbed most water.[↗](../../towelling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We tested towelling, cotton and plastic to see…") · The baby's bib was white towelling.[↗](../../towelling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby's bib was white towelling.") · Tennis players wear towelling wristbands to wipe sweat.[↗](../../towelling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tennis players wear towelling wristbands to wipe sweat.") · After the swim, Dad gave me a quick towelling.[↗](../../towelling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: After the swim, Dad gave me a quick…") **tower** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tower is a tall, narrow building or part of a building, like a castle tower or a clock tower.[↗](../../tower/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tower is a tall, narrow building or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tower is a tall stack of things: a tower of blocks.[↗](../../tower/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tower is a tall stack of things:…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To tower over something is to be much taller than it.[↗](../../tower/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To tower over something is to be much…") *Example:* The tower is 50 meters tall.[↗](../../tower/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tower is 50 meters tall.") · Tim built a tower of 12 blocks.[↗](../../tower/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tim built a tower of 12 blocks.") · Each block is 3 cm high.[↗](../../tower/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Each block is 3 cm high.") · Her tower is 4 blocks taller than his.[↗](../../tower/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her tower is 4 blocks taller than his.") · Rapunzel let down her hair from the tower.[↗](../../tower/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Rapunzel let down her hair from the tower.") · The castle has four towers.[↗](../../tower/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The castle has four towers.") · The giraffe towered over the zebras.[↗](../../tower/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The giraffe towered over the zebras.") · Our team built the tallest tower out of paper cups.[↗](../../tower/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team built the tallest tower out of…") · So the King had a tower built on purpose.[↗](../../tower/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: So the King had a tower built on…") · And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded.[↗](../../tower/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD came down to see the…") (Torah GEN.11.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tower/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.11.5, JPS 1917") · And they said: 'Come, let us build us a city, and a tower, with its top in heaven, and let us make us a name; lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.'[↗](../../tower/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And they said: 'Come, let us build us…") (Torah GEN.11.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tower/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.11.4, JPS 1917") · Where is he that counted the towers?'[↗](../../tower/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Where is he that counted the towers?'") (Prophets ISA.33.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tower/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.33.18, JPS 1917") · And upon every lofty tower, and upon every fortified wall; (Prophets ISA.2.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tower/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And upon every lofty tower, and upon every…") · Walk about Zion, and go round about her; count the towers thereof.[↗](../../tower/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Walk about Zion, and go round about her;…") (Writings PSA.48.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tower/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.48.13, JPS 1917") **town** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A town is a place where many people live and work, bigger than a village and smaller than a city.[↗](../../town/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A town is a place where many people…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Town» or «the town» can mean the centre of a place with the shops: «go into town».[↗](../../town/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «Town» or «the town» can mean the centre…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The people of a town together are also called the town.[↗](../../town/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The people of a town together are also…") *Example:* The two towns are 60 km apart.[↗](../../town/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The two towns are 60 km apart.") · 2500 people live in the town.[↗](../../town/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 2500 people live in the town.") · A bus goes from town A to town B.[↗](../../town/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A bus goes from town A to town…") · How far is it from the town to the lake?[↗](../../town/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How far is it from the town to…") · We went into town to buy new shoes.[↗](../../town/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We went into town to buy new shoes.") · My grandparents live in a small town by the sea.[↗](../../town/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: My grandparents live in a small town by…") · The town hall has a big clock.[↗](../../town/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The town hall has a big clock.") · The whole town came to watch the parade.[↗](../../town/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The whole town came to watch the parade.") · "It was in a little town.[↗](../../town/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: 'It was in a little town.") · All these were fortified cities, with high walls, gates, and bars; beside the unwalled towns a great many.[↗](../../town/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: All these were fortified cities, with high walls,…") (Torah DEU.3.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../town/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.3.5, JPS 1917") · And Moses sent to spy out Jazer, and they took the towns thereof, and drove out the Amorites that were there.[↗](../../town/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Moses sent to spy out Jazer, and…") (Torah NUM.21.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../town/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.21.32, JPS 1917") · And Israel took all these cities; and Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the towns thereof.[↗](../../town/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And Israel took all these cities; and Israel…") (Torah NUM.21.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../town/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.21.25, JPS 1917") · Ekron, with its towns and its villages; (Prophets JOS.15.45, JPS 1917)[↗](../../town/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Ekron, with its towns and its villages; Prophets…") · and in Hazar-shual, and in Beer-sheba and the towns thereof; (Writings NEH.11.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../town/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: and in Hazar-shual, and in Beer-sheba and the…") · and in Ziklag, and in Meconah and in the towns thereof; (Writings NEH.11.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../town/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: and in Ziklag, and in Meconah and in…") **townsfolk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Townsfolk are the people who live in a particular town, or town people in general as opposed to country people.[↗](../../townsfolk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Townsfolk are the people who live in a…") *Example:* The townsfolk gathered in the square to hear the news.[↗](../../townsfolk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The townsfolk gathered in the square to hear…") · The Pied Piper led the rats away, but the townsfolk did not pay him.[↗](../../townsfolk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Pied Piper led the rats away, but…") · The townsfolk cheered when the knight returned.[↗](../../townsfolk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The townsfolk cheered when the knight returned.") · All the townsfolk came to the summer fair.[↗](../../townsfolk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: All the townsfolk came to the summer fair.") · The townsfolk were afraid of the dragon on the hill.[↗](../../townsfolk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The townsfolk were afraid of the dragon on…") · The mayor asked the townsfolk to help clean the river.[↗](../../townsfolk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The mayor asked the townsfolk to help clean…") · In the past, townsfolk and country folk lived very different lives.[↗](../../townsfolk/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: In the past, townsfolk and country folk lived…") · And as he paced along, slowly and gravely, the townsfolk flocked to door and window, and many a blessing they called down upon his head.[↗](../../townsfolk/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And as he paced along, slowly and gravely,…") **townspeople** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The people who live in a town, especially when thought of all together.[↗](../../townspeople/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The people who live in a town, especially…") *Example:* The townspeople gathered in the square to hear the news.[↗](../../townspeople/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The townspeople gathered in the square to hear…") · The townspeople of Hamelin would not pay the Piper.[↗](../../townspeople/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The townspeople of Hamelin would not pay the…") · All the townspeople came out to watch the parade.[↗](../../townspeople/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: All the townspeople came out to watch the…") · The flood forced the townspeople to leave their homes.[↗](../../townspeople/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The flood forced the townspeople to leave their…") · In the Middle Ages, townspeople paid taxes to the lord.[↗](../../townspeople/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the Middle Ages, townspeople paid taxes to…") · The townspeople cheered when the hero returned.[↗](../../townspeople/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The townspeople cheered when the hero returned.") · He drove by the town, but the townspeople had met together and had been looking out for him for ever so long.[↗](../../townspeople/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He drove by the town, but the townspeople…") **towny** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Towny describes someone or something that belongs to the town, not the countryside, or that likes town life (informal).[↗](../../towny/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Towny describes someone or something that belongs to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A towny (often spelled townie) is a person from the town, especially as country people or students see them (informal, sometimes unkind).[↗](../../towny/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A towny often spelled townie is a person…") *Example:* The farm kids laughed at the towny boy who was scared of the sheep.[↗](../../towny/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The farm kids laughed at the towny boy…") · Gran calls us townies when we visit her village.[↗](../../towny/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Gran calls us townies when we visit her…") · The towny clothes looked strange in the muddy field.[↗](../../towny/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The towny clothes looked strange in the muddy…") · She is too towny to enjoy camping.[↗](../../towny/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She is too towny to enjoy camping.") · The students and the townies played a football match.[↗](../../towny/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The students and the townies played a football…") **towpath** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A path along the bank of a river or canal, where horses once walked pulling barges and boats with ropes.[↗](../../towpath/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A path along the bank of a river…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Today, a path along a canal or river used for walking, running and cycling.[↗](../../towpath/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Today, a path along a canal or river…") *Example:* We cycled along the canal towpath.[↗](../../towpath/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We cycled along the canal towpath.") · A horse once pulled the barge along the towpath.[↗](../../towpath/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A horse once pulled the barge along the…") · Toad rode off on the barge-horse along the towpath.[↗](../../towpath/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad rode off on the barge-horse along the…") · Ring your bell when you pass walkers on the towpath.[↗](../../towpath/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Ring your bell when you pass walkers on…") · The towpath was muddy after the rain.[↗](../../towpath/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The towpath was muddy after the rain.") · Ducks waddled across the towpath.[↗](../../towpath/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Ducks waddled across the towpath.") **toxic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Toxic means poisonous, able to harm or kill living things if swallowed, breathed in or touched.[↗](../../toxic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Toxic means poisonous, able to harm or kill…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Toxic is used about behaviour or relationships that are harmful and unkind: «a toxic friendship».[↗](../../toxic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toxic is used about behaviour or relationships that…") *Example:* Bleach is toxic, so keep it locked away.[↗](../../toxic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bleach is toxic, so keep it locked away.") · Chocolate is toxic to dogs.[↗](../../toxic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Chocolate is toxic to dogs.") · Some mushrooms are toxic.[↗](../../toxic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Some mushrooms are toxic.") · The factory dumped toxic waste in the river.[↗](../../toxic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The factory dumped toxic waste in the river.") · Don't breathe in toxic fumes.[↗](../../toxic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't breathe in toxic fumes.") · That group chat became toxic.[↗](../../toxic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: That group chat became toxic.") · Look for the hazard label on toxic products.[↗](../../toxic/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Look for the hazard label on toxic products.") **toxicity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Toxicity is how poisonous or harmful a substance is.[↗](../../toxicity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Toxicity is how poisonous or harmful a substance…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Toxicity also means nasty, unkind or harmful behaviour between people, for example online.[↗](../../toxicity/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toxicity also means nasty, unkind or harmful behaviour…") *Example:* Some mushrooms have very high toxicity.[↗](../../toxicity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Some mushrooms have very high toxicity.") · Scientists test the toxicity of new medicines.[↗](../../toxicity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Scientists test the toxicity of new medicines.") · The dose matters: almost anything has toxicity in a large amount.[↗](../../toxicity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The dose matters: almost anything has toxicity in…") · Lead paint was banned because of its toxicity.[↗](../../toxicity/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Lead paint was banned because of its toxicity.") · The chat game was spoiled by toxicity and name-calling.[↗](../../toxicity/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The chat game was spoiled by toxicity and…") · Chocolate has toxicity for dogs, even though it is safe for people.[↗](../../toxicity/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Chocolate has toxicity for dogs, even though it…") **toxin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A toxin is a poison, especially one made by a living thing such as a plant, animal, fungus or germ.[↗](../../toxin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toxin is a poison, especially one made…") *Example:* Some frogs have toxins in their skin.[↗](../../toxin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Some frogs have toxins in their skin.") · Bee stings contain a mild toxin.[↗](../../toxin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bee stings contain a mild toxin.") · The bacteria made a toxin that caused food poisoning.[↗](../../toxin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The bacteria made a toxin that caused food…") · The puffer fish has a deadly toxin.[↗](../../toxin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The puffer fish has a deadly toxin.") · Plants make toxins to stop animals eating them.[↗](../../toxin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants make toxins to stop animals eating them.") · The liver cleans toxins from the blood.[↗](../../toxin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The liver cleans toxins from the blood.") **toy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A toy is a thing children play with, like a doll, a ball, a teddy or a toy car.[↗](../../toy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toy is a thing children play with,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Toy can describe a small model of a real thing: a toy train.[↗](../../toy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toy can describe a small model of a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To toy with something is to play with it without much care or to think about an idea not very seriously.[↗](../../toy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To toy with something is to play with…") *Example:* Sam has 18 toys.[↗](../../toy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Sam has 18 toys.") · Each toy costs 4 dollars.[↗](../../toy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Each toy costs 4 dollars.") · He gave 5 toys to his sister.[↗](../../toy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He gave 5 toys to his sister.") · The shop sold 30 toys on Saturday.[↗](../../toy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop sold 30 toys on Saturday.") · Please put your toys back in the toy box.[↗](../../toy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Please put your toys back in the toy…") · We gave our old toys to the charity shop.[↗](../../toy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We gave our old toys to the charity…") · Keep small toys away from the baby.[↗](../../toy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep small toys away from the baby.") · She toyed with her food because she wasn't hungry.[↗](../../toy/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: She toyed with her food because she wasn't…") · Then the toys began to play at visiting, dancing, and fighting.[↗](../../toy/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Then the toys began to play at visiting,…") **trace** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To trace a picture is to copy it by drawing over its lines through thin paper.[↗](../../trace/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To trace a picture is to copy it…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To trace something is to find where it came from or where it went by following signs.[↗](../../trace/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To trace something is to find where it…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A trace is a very small amount or mark left behind.[↗](../../trace/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A trace is a very small amount or…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To trace a line or shape is to draw it or follow it with your finger.[↗](../../trace/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To trace a line or shape is to…") *Example:* Trace the map onto the thin paper.[↗](../../trace/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Trace the map onto the thin paper.") · Little children trace the dotted letters to learn to write.[↗](../../trace/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Little children trace the dotted letters to learn…") · The police traced the stolen bike to a shop in town.[↗](../../trace/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The police traced the stolen bike to a…") · The boat disappeared without a trace.[↗](../../trace/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The boat disappeared without a trace.") · There was a trace of chocolate on his chin.[↗](../../trace/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a trace of chocolate on his…") · Trace the path through the maze with your finger.[↗](../../trace/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Trace the path through the maze with your…") · We traced our family back to Ireland.[↗](../../trace/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We traced our family back to Ireland.") · The water had a trace of salt in it.[↗](../../trace/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The water had a trace of salt in…") · Not a trace of him was to be found\![↗](../../trace/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Not a trace of him was to be…") · But Isaac Myer states that there are un- doubted traces of pointing in Hebrew MSS. of the second century.[↗](../../trace/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: But Isaac Myer states that there are un-…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../trace/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") · In this way every word of the Hebrew language traces a path through the ‘gates’ from one letter to the next.[↗](../../trace/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: In this way every word of the Hebrew…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../trace/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") · Thou also, son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before thee, and trace upon it a city, even Jerusalem; (Prophets EZK.4.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trace/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou also, son of man, take thee a…") [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/) … [38](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/38/) **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 38](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/38/) - next →: [page 40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/40/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)