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To work extremely hard and continuously, often with difficulty.
"He had to toil for years to achieve success."
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
"The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun."
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
"She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude."
Able to be endured or put up with; fairly acceptable.
"The pain was tolerable after the medicine."
The ability or willingness to accept or endure differences, behaviors, or opinions without hostility.
"Her tolerance for different cultures impressed everyone."
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
"He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs."
To allow or endure something unpleasant without interference.
"The teacher will not tolerate rude behavior."
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
"The government promoted religious toleration."
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
"The flood took a heavy toll on the village."
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
"She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history."
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
"He used the tong to pick up the hot coal."
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
"A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day."
relating to barbers or hairdressing
"The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services."
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
"The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation."
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
"The topography of the region made construction very challenging."
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
"The earthquake caused the old building to topple."
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
"Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields."
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
"The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state."
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
"The tornado destroyed several houses in the village."
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
"The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship."
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
"After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated."
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
"The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers."
A twisting force that causes rotation.
"The mechanic measured the torque of the engine."
A strong and fast-moving stream of water; a sudden, violent outpouring of something.
"A torrent of rain flooded the streets."
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