takeout |
having to do with food that is eaten some place other than where it was made. [2 definitions] |
take part |
to participate; involve oneself (usu. fol. by "in"). |
take place |
to happen. |
take root |
to send out new roots; begin to grow or become fixed in the ground. [2 definitions] |
take shape |
to come to have a more complete form. |
take someone's part |
to support someone; to be on someone's side. |
take the bull by the horns |
to handle a difficult problem in a direct manner, even if one is afraid. |
take to task |
to reprimand; rebuke; censure. |
take turns |
to operate in a fair way that lets two or more people share in an activity intended for one person only. One person has a turn, then the next person has a turn, and so on. |
take up |
to fill or use (space or time), often in a way that is considered wasteful. |
talc |
a soft, greasy-feeling mineral used in making body powder and other products. |
tale |
an account of a real or made-up event; story. [2 definitions] |
talent |
a natural skill or ability. [2 definitions] |
talented |
having a natural skill or gift in some activity. |
talent show |
a program of entertainment that consists of various performers and performing groups who compete to show off their talent. Performances are mostly musical, but there are often comedy and dance routines, acrobatics, and other types of entertainment also. |
talk |
to use spoken words. [7 definitions] |
talk back |
to answer in a rude manner. |
talk shop |
to discuss one's work or interests. |
talk show |
a radio or television program in which a host talks with famous or interesting people. On a talk show, questions may be taken from people in the listening or viewing audience. |
tall |
of more than the average height. [3 definitions] |
tallow |
the hard fat from animals such as cattle or sheep. Tallow is used in making soap, candles, lubricating substances, and certain foods. |