English words starting with T

extremely surprised or shocked

A dull, hollow, non-metallic sound, often produced by an object striking or falling onto a soft or solid surface.

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday.

The evening and night of Thursday.

As a result or consequence of this; therefore.

in this or that manner; in the way just indicated (often considered a nonstandard or humorous variant of 'thus').

to hit someone or something hard, making a short loud sound

To prevent someone from accomplishing something.

Prevented from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; frustrated or obstructed.

An archaic or dialectal form of the possessive adjective "your" (singular), used before a word beginning with a consonant sound.

A low-growing aromatic plant of the mint family, with small leaves used as a culinary herb.

a compound that is one of the four constituent bases of nucleic acids. a pyrimidine derivative, it is paired with adenine in double-stranded dna.

a small glandular organ that is situated behind the top of the breastbone, is involved in the development of the body's immune system, and usually becomes much smaller at the approach of puberty.

A large gland in the neck that produces hormones which control growth and metabolism.

A surgical operation to remove all or part of the thyroid gland.

inflammation of the thyroid gland.

an archaic or dialect form of 'yourself', used when addressing one person

A Chinese term for a field or an expanse of land, often used in historical or cultural contexts.

a jeweled ornamental band or semicircle worn by women on formal occasions as a headdress.

Relating to Tibet, its people, or their language.

The inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in humans and other vertebrates.

Relating to or located near the tibia (shinbone).

either of two muscles in the leg that move the foot.

A small, sudden, repetitive movement or sound, especially one made by a muscle, often involuntary.

A simple game in which two players take turns putting Xs and Os in a grid of nine squares, trying to get three of their marks in a row.

a short, sharp, repeated light sound, like that made by a clock or watch

transmitted or carried by ticks (a type of small arachnid)

A device that makes a regular short, sharp sound, especially one used for timing or as a signal.

A long, narrow strip of paper on which information (e.g., stock prices or news) is printed by a telegraphic machine.

A long, narrow strip of paper on which information (such as stock prices or news) is printed by a telegraphic machine.

a piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to a service, such as admission to a place or travel on public transport.

having a ticket, especially one that has been purchased or issued for entry, travel, or an event.

the process or system of selling or issuing tickets, especially for travel or events.

Not having or requiring a ticket, especially for travel or entry.

a strong, durable, usually striped fabric used for covering mattresses and pillows.

to touch someone lightly with your fingers or with something soft so that they feel a slight tingling or itching sensation, often causing them to laugh.

a person or thing that tickles

Causing a light, itchy, or tingling sensation, often provoking laughter.

sensitive to being tickled

Relating to or affected by the tide, the regular rise and fall of the sea level.

A small piece of tasty food.

the regular rise and fall of the level of the sea, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun

a pool of water left on a beach or reef after the tide has receded.

water that overflows land at flood tide or is affected by the tide's ebb and flow, especially in coastal streams and rivers.

in a neat and orderly way.

The state or quality of being neat, orderly, and well-arranged.

(usually in plural, 'tidings') news or information.

Arranged neatly and in order.

to fasten or attach using a string, cord, or similar object

used to decide a winner when competitors are equal

a device or method for securing something in place

A method of producing patterns on textiles by tying parts of the fabric to shield them from the dye, or a fabric or garment decorated in this way.

describing fabric that has been colored by tying sections tightly before dyeing, producing irregular patterns.

A connection or link between two things, especially when one is used to promote the other.

a temporary stoppage or slowing of activity, especially in traffic or business

A decorative strip of fabric or cord used to hold a curtain or drape to the side of a window.

a contest or extra period of play used to decide the winner when competitors are tied.

fastened or secured with a rope, cord, or similar material.

one of several rows or levels that rise one behind or above another

arranged in tiers or layers

A slight or petty quarrel

A large wild animal of the cat family, that has yellowish-orange fur with black lines and lives in parts of Asia.

fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; difficult to move, undo, or open.

unwilling to spend money; stingy.

(of clothing) fitting very closely or tightly to the body.

(of a group of people) having strong and close relationships with each other

Not willing to speak about something; secretive or discreet.

To become or make something tight or tighter.

To make something tight or tighter.

the action of making something tight or tighter.

unwilling to spend money; stingy.

In a way that is fixed, fastened, or closed firmly and securely.

the quality or state of being tight, especially in a physical sense.

a tightly stretched rope or wire high above the ground, on which acrobats perform balancing acts

a close-fitting, thin garment covering the legs and lower part of the body, typically worn by women and dancers.

A person who is very unwilling to spend money; a miser.

a female tiger.

A small child, especially one who is lively or mischievous.

a wooden or stone image of a human figure, often representing an ancestor or god, found in polynesian cultures.

Until

A type of freshwater fish that is widely farmed for food.

A mark (~) placed over a letter, especially n in Spanish to indicate a palatal nasal sound (as in señor) or over a vowel in Portuguese to indicate nasalization.

a thin, flat piece of baked clay, plastic, etc., used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

having a roof made of tiles

covered with tiles

The process or work of covering a surface with tiles.

up to a particular time

the preparation of land for growing crops, especially by plowing.

Prepared and cultivated (land) for crops by plowing, harrowing, and breaking up the soil.

a lever used to turn a boat's rudder in order to steer it.

The activity of preparing land for growing crops by plowing, harrowing, and breaking up the soil.

To cause something to slope or lean to one side.

not straight or level; sloping or leaning to one side.

The condition of soil that has been tilled, especially in terms of its suitability for growing crops.

Moving or causing to move into a sloping position.

A dish of finely minced meat or fish mixed with a creamy sauce, baked in a small drum-shaped mold.

Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.

A method of building using a heavy wooden framework, especially one where the joints are secured with wooden pegs.

(of a building or area) having a wooden frame or made of wood

An area of land covered with forest suitable or managed for producing timber.

The line or altitude on a mountain above which trees do not grow.

The quality of the sound of a voice or musical instrument that distinguishes it from others, even when they have the same pitch and loudness.

The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.

Determined by or calculated according to the amount of time taken or available.

Limited or restricted by a specific time or deadline.

Taking a lot of or too much time.

A deliberate or unavoidable interval between an action and its effect or between related events.

Varying or determined according to the passage of time or a specific time variable.

achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted time or effort.

respected or valued because it has existed or been used for a long time

Requiring or using a large amount of time.

Relating to or being a method of filming where frames are shot at much longer intervals than normal so that when played back at normal speed, the action appears to happen very quickly.

Having a limit or restriction on the amount of time available.

The process or skill of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities.

A specific point in the 24-hour cycle, often used to indicate or inquire about the current hour and minutes.

Relating to or denoting a system of charging for a utility (especially electricity) in which the rate varies according to the time of day it is consumed.

A short break or pause from an activity, especially in sports or to calm a child's behavior.

Having very little time available; rushed or hurried.

Connected to or involving time.

(of a drug, medicine, or nutrient) designed to release its active ingredients gradually over an extended period after being taken.