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- English Word Te Deum Definition An ancient and celebrated Christian hymn, of uncertain authorship, but often ascribed to St. Ambrose; -- so called from the first words "Te Deum laudamus." It forms part of the daily matins of the Roman Catholic breviary, and is sung on all occasions of thanksgiving. In its English form, commencing with words, "We praise thee, O God," it forms a part of the regular morning service of the Church of England and the Protestant Episcopal Church in America.
- English Word Te Deum Definition A religious service in which the singing of the hymn forms a principal part.
- English Word Te-hee Definition A tittering laugh; a titter.
- English Word Te-hee Definition To titter; to laugh derisively.
- English Word Tea Definition The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree (Thea, / Camellia, Chinensis). The shrub is a native of China, but has been introduced to some extent into some other countries.
- English Word Tea Definition A decoction or infusion of tea leaves in boiling water; as, tea is a common beverage.
- English Word Tea Definition Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea.
- English Word Tea Definition The evening meal, at which tea is usually served; supper.
- English Word Tea Definition To take or drink tea.
- English Word Tea-saucer Definition A small saucer in which a teacup is set.
- English Word Teaberry Definition The checkerberry.
- English Word Teach Definition To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as true or important; to exhibit impressively; as, to teach arithmetic, dancing, music, or the like; to teach morals.
- English Word Teach Definition To direct, as an instructor; to manage, as a preceptor; to guide the studies of; to instruct; to inform; to conduct through a course of studies; as, to teach a child or a class.
- English Word Teach Definition To accustom; to guide; to show; to admonish.
- English Word Teach Definition To give instruction; to follow the business, or to perform the duties, of a preceptor.
- English Word Teachable Definition Capable of being taught; apt to learn; also, willing to receive instruction; docile.
- English Word Teachableness Definition Willingness to be taught.
- English Word Teache Definition One of the series of boilers in which the cane juice is treated in making sugar; especially, the last boiler of the series.
- English Word Teacher Definition One who teaches or instructs; one whose business or occupation is to instruct others; an instructor; a tutor.
- English Word Teacher Definition One who instructs others in religion; a preacher; a minister of the gospel; sometimes, one who preaches without regular ordination.