--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 24 description: The 1025 words of the English dictionary under R, 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/R/page/24/) [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/) / R # R — The English dictionary · page 24 [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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[R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) … [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/20/) … [23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/23/) **24** [25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/25/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/30/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) **reliance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Needing or depending on someone or something.[↗](../../reliance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Needing or depending on someone or something.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Trust that someone or something will help: «reliance on friends».[↗](../../reliance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Trust that someone or something will help: «reliance…") *Example:* Our reliance on cars causes pollution.[↗](../../reliance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Our reliance on cars causes pollution.") · Too much reliance on a calculator can make mental maths weaker.[↗](../../reliance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Too much reliance on a calculator can make…") · The town's reliance on fishing made it poor when the fish ran out.[↗](../../reliance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The town's reliance on fishing made it poor…") · Self-reliance means being able to look after yourself.[↗](../../reliance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Self-reliance means being able to look after yourself.") · The team's reliance on one star player was risky.[↗](../../reliance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The team's reliance on one star player was…") · Babies have total reliance on their parents.[↗](../../reliance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Babies have total reliance on their parents.") **relic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An old object kept because it is linked to a famous person or a past time.[↗](../../relic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: An old object kept because it is linked…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old use) A holy object kept in a church or temple and treated as sacred.[↗](../../relic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A holy object kept in a church or…") *Example:* This old coin is a relic of Roman times.[↗](../../relic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: This old coin is a relic of Roman…") · The knights carried the relic into the church.[↗](../../relic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The knights carried the relic into the church.") · We kept the old sword as a relic of our grandfather.[↗](../../relic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We kept the old sword as a relic…") **relief** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The happy, calm feeling when something bad or worrying stops or doesn't happen.[↗](../../relief/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The happy, calm feeling when something bad or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Making pain or worry less: pain relief.[↗](../../relief/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Making pain or worry less: pain relief.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Help such as food, money or shelter for people in trouble: disaster relief.[↗](../../relief/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Help such as food, money or shelter for…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A person who takes over someone's work: a relief driver.[↗](../../relief/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who takes over someone's work: a…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (geography, art) The ups and downs of land shown on a map; a carving that stands out from a flat surface.[↗](../../relief/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: The ups and downs of land shown on…") *Example:* What a relief that the test was easy\![↗](../../relief/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: What a relief that the test was easy!") · She breathed a sigh of relief.[↗](../../relief/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She breathed a sigh of relief.") · The medicine gave quick pain relief.[↗](../../relief/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The medicine gave quick pain relief.") · Relief workers brought water to the flood victims.[↗](../../relief/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Relief workers brought water to the flood victims.") · A relief teacher took our class today.[↗](../../relief/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A relief teacher took our class today.") · The relief map shows the mountains in brown.[↗](../../relief/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The relief map shows the mountains in brown.") · The relief from pain and hunger made me drowsy, and presently I fell asleep.[↗](../../relief/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The relief from pain and hunger made me…") · All the days of my service would I wait, till my relief should come — (Writings JOB.14.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../relief/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: All the days of my service would I…") · I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.[↗](../../relief/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: I will speak, that I may find relief;…") (Writings JOB.32.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../relief/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.32.20, JPS 1917") **relieve** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To relieve pain, worry or a problem means to make it less or take it away.[↗](../../relieve/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To relieve pain, worry or a problem means…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To relieve someone means to take over their job or duty so they can rest.[↗](../../relieve/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To relieve someone means to take over their…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (euphemism) To relieve yourself means to go to the toilet.[↗](../../relieve/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To relieve yourself means to go to the…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (formal) To relieve someone of something means to take it from them.[↗](../../relieve/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To relieve someone of something means to take…") *Example:* This cream will relieve the itching.[↗](../../relieve/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: This cream will relieve the itching.") · A walk can relieve stress.[↗](../../relieve/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A walk can relieve stress.") · The night nurse relieved the day nurse at eight.[↗](../../relieve/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The night nurse relieved the day nurse at…") · The dog went outside to relieve itself.[↗](../../relieve/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog went outside to relieve itself.") · The waiter relieved me of my heavy coat.[↗](../../relieve/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The waiter relieved me of my heavy coat.") · I was relieved to hear that my cat was safe.[↗](../../relieve/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I was relieved to hear that my cat…") · I would gladly try any remedy that may relieve my pain.'[↗](../../relieve/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I would gladly try any remedy that may…") · Learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.[↗](../../relieve/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the…") (Prophets ISA.1.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../relieve/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.1.17, JPS 1917") **relieved** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Relieved means feeling happy and calm because something bad did not happen or a worry is over.[↗](../../relieved/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Relieved means feeling happy and calm because something…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Relieved is the past form of relieve: to make pain or a problem less, or to take over someone's job so they can rest.[↗](../../relieved/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Relieved is the past form of relieve: to…") *Example:* I was relieved when my cat came home.[↗](../../relieved/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I was relieved when my cat came home.") · She was relieved to hear she had passed.[↗](../../relieved/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She was relieved to hear she had passed.") · We were relieved that nobody was hurt.[↗](../../relieved/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We were relieved that nobody was hurt.") · The medicine relieved his headache.[↗](../../relieved/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The medicine relieved his headache.") · The guard was relieved by another soldier at midnight.[↗](../../relieved/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The guard was relieved by another soldier at…") · Mum looked relieved when the plane landed.[↗](../../relieved/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum looked relieved when the plane landed.") · You may be sure they were very relieved to find Peter.[↗](../../relieved/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: You may be sure they were very relieved…") **reliever** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A reliever is something that takes away or eases pain or trouble, like a pain reliever (a medicine).[↗](../../reliever/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A reliever is something that takes away or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An inhaler that quickly helps a person with asthma breathe, often blue.[↗](../../reliever/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: An inhaler that quickly helps a person with…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In baseball and cricket, a player who comes on to take over from another.[↗](../../reliever/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In baseball and cricket, a player who comes…") *Example:* Mum gave me a pain reliever for my headache.[↗](../../reliever/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum gave me a pain reliever for my…") · Take your reliever inhaler to PE.[↗](../../reliever/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Take your reliever inhaler to PE.") · A blue inhaler is usually a reliever.[↗](../../reliever/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A blue inhaler is usually a reliever.") · Squeezing a ball is a good stress reliever.[↗](../../reliever/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Squeezing a ball is a good stress reliever.") · The reliever pitcher came in to finish the game.[↗](../../reliever/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The reliever pitcher came in to finish the…") · Never take a pain reliever without asking an adult.[↗](../../reliever/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Never take a pain reliever without asking an…") **religion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A religion is a set of beliefs about God or gods, with prayers, festivals and rules for living, shared by a group of people.[↗](../../religion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A religion is a set of beliefs about…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Religion is the belief in and worship of God or gods in general.[↗](../../religion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Religion is the belief in and worship of…") *Example:* People of many religions live in our town.[↗](../../religion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: People of many religions live in our town.") · Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are world religions.[↗](../../religion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are world religions.") · We learnt about the festivals of different religions.[↗](../../religion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We learnt about the festivals of different religions.") · Everyone has the right to choose their own religion.[↗](../../religion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Everyone has the right to choose their own…") · Some people have no religion.[↗](../../religion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Some people have no religion.") · A church, mosque, temple and synagogue are places of worship.[↗](../../religion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A church, mosque, temple and synagogue are places…") · Respect people of every religion.[↗](../../religion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Respect people of every religion.") · The peoples who tell the stories differ in colour; language, religion, and almost everything else; but they all love a nursery tale.[↗](../../religion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The peoples who tell the stories differ in…") · The Philosophy and religion of Dualism apparentl)' arose from an interpretation of the symbols one, 1 and zero, 0.[↗](../../religion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The Philosophy and religion of Dualism apparentl' arose…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../religion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **religious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Religious means connected with religion, the belief in a god or gods and the ways people worship.[↗](../../religious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Religious means connected with religion, the belief in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A religious person believes in a religion and follows its rules.[↗](../../religious/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A religious person believes in a religion and…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Religiously can mean very carefully and regularly («He brushes his teeth religiously»).[↗](../../religious/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Religiously can mean very carefully and regularly «He…") *Example:* Diwali and Christmas are religious festivals.[↗](../../religious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Diwali and Christmas are religious festivals.") · My grandma is very religious and goes to church every Sunday.[↗](../../religious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: My grandma is very religious and goes to…") · In RE we learned about religious buildings like mosques and temples.[↗](../../religious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In RE we learned about religious buildings like…") · People of many religious beliefs live in our town.[↗](../../religious/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: People of many religious beliefs live in our…") · Some families are not religious at all.[↗](../../religious/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Some families are not religious at all.") · The priest is a religious leader.[↗](../../religious/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The priest is a religious leader.") · We should respect other people's religious customs.[↗](../../religious/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We should respect other people's religious customs.") · He checks his football boots religiously before every match.[↗](../../religious/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He checks his football boots religiously before every…") · And now a few words will be necessary concerning the religious beliefs of the Romans.[↗](../../religious/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And now a few words will be necessary…") **relinquish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To give up something you have, such as power, control or a claim, often unwillingly.[↗](../../relinquish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To give up something you have, such as…") *e.g.* The king relinquished the throne.[↗](../../relinquish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The king relinquished the throne.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To let go of something you are holding.[↗](../../relinquish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To let go of something you are holding.") *Example:* The old king relinquished his crown to his daughter.[↗](../../relinquish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The old king relinquished his crown to his…") · She refused to relinquish the TV remote.[↗](../../relinquish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She refused to relinquish the TV remote.") · The captain relinquished control of the ship.[↗](../../relinquish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The captain relinquished control of the ship.") · He relinquished his grip on the rope.[↗](../../relinquish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He relinquished his grip on the rope.") · The team relinquished its lead in the last minute.[↗](../../relinquish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The team relinquished its lead in the last…") · You must relinquish your seat to an older person if asked.[↗](../../relinquish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: You must relinquish your seat to an older…") · The hero succeeded in delivering Theseus, but when he endeavoured to liberate Pirithoeus, the earth shook so violently beneath him that he was compelled to relinquish his task.[↗](../../relinquish/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The hero succeeded in delivering Theseus, but when…") **relinquished** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Gave up something, such as power, a right, or control, often unwillingly.[↗](../../relinquished/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Gave up something, such as power, a right,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Let go of something you were holding.[↗](../../relinquished/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Let go of something you were holding.") *Example:* The king relinquished his throne to his son.[↗](../../relinquished/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The king relinquished his throne to his son.") · She finally relinquished the remote control.[↗](../../relinquished/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She finally relinquished the remote control.") · The captain relinquished command of the ship.[↗](../../relinquished/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The captain relinquished command of the ship.") · He relinquished his grip on the rope.[↗](../../relinquished/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He relinquished his grip on the rope.") · The team relinquished their lead in the final minute.[↗](../../relinquished/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The team relinquished their lead in the final…") · Subsequently, the company relinquished the land.[↗](../../relinquished/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Subsequently, the company relinquished the land.") **relinquishment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Relinquishment is the act of giving up something, such as power, a right, a claim or control, often unwillingly.[↗](../../relinquishment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Relinquishment is the act of giving up something,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (law) Relinquishment can mean a parent formally giving up their rights to a child, or someone giving up citizenship.[↗](../../relinquishment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Relinquishment can mean a parent formally giving up…") *Example:* The king's relinquishment of the throne surprised everyone.[↗](../../relinquishment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The king's relinquishment of the throne surprised everyone.") · The treaty required the relinquishment of the land.[↗](../../relinquishment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The treaty required the relinquishment of the land.") · Relinquishment of power is hard for many leaders.[↗](../../relinquishment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Relinquishment of power is hard for many leaders.") · (law) The form was for the relinquishment of citizenship.[↗](../../relinquishment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: law The form was for the relinquishment of…") · The captain's relinquishment of the armband came after the match.[↗](../../relinquishment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The captain's relinquishment of the armband came after…") · Her relinquishment of the prize was a kind act.[↗](../../relinquishment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Her relinquishment of the prize was a kind…") **relish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (noun) A strong sauce or pickle eaten with food to add taste.[↗](../../relish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A strong sauce or pickle eaten with food…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To enjoy something very much.[↗](../../relish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To enjoy something very much.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) Great enjoyment or pleasure in doing something.[↗](../../relish/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Great enjoyment or pleasure in doing something.") *Example:* She relished every bite of the pie.[↗](../../relish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She relished every bite of the pie.") · He ate his stew with relish.[↗](../../relish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He ate his stew with relish.") · Add a spoon of mint relish to the lamb.[↗](../../relish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Add a spoon of mint relish to the…") · I relish the chance to swim.[↗](../../relish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I relish the chance to swim.") **reload** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To load something again, such as a gun, a lorry or a dishwasher.[↗](../../reload/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To load something again, such as a gun,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (computing) To open a web page or program again so that it shows the newest version; also called refresh.[↗](../../reload/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To open a web page or program again…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To put more money or credit on a card again.[↗](../../reload/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To put more money or credit on a…") *Example:* The page froze, so I reloaded it.[↗](../../reload/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The page froze, so I reloaded it.") · Click reload to see the new scores.[↗](../../reload/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Click reload to see the new scores.") · The lorry was reloaded with boxes.[↗](../../reload/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The lorry was reloaded with boxes.") · Mum reloaded my bus card with ten dollars.[↗](../../reload/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum reloaded my bus card with ten dollars.") · In the game you have to reload before the next level.[↗](../../reload/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the game you have to reload before…") · Reload the printer with paper, please.[↗](../../reload/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Reload the printer with paper, please.") · The washing machine was reloaded with towels.[↗](../../reload/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The washing machine was reloaded with towels.") **relocate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To relocate is to move to a new place to live or work.[↗](../../relocate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To relocate is to move to a new…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To relocate something or someone is to move them to a new place.[↗](../../relocate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To relocate something or someone is to move…") *Example:* Our family relocated to Canada when I was six.[↗](../../relocate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Our family relocated to Canada when I was…") · The company is relocating to a bigger office.[↗](../../relocate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The company is relocating to a bigger office.") · The rangers relocated the koala to a safe forest.[↗](../../relocate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The rangers relocated the koala to a safe…") · The library has relocated to the town hall.[↗](../../relocate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The library has relocated to the town hall.") · The class was relocated to the hall while the roof was fixed.[↗](../../relocate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The class was relocated to the hall while…") · Many workers were asked to relocate.[↗](../../relocate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Many workers were asked to relocate.") **relocated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Moved to a new place to live or work.[↗](../../relocated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Moved to a new place to live or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Moved something, such as an office, an animal or a building, to a new place.[↗](../../relocated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Moved something, such as an office, an animal…") *Example:* Our family relocated to Canada last summer.[↗](../../relocated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Our family relocated to Canada last summer.") · The company relocated its office to the city centre.[↗](../../relocated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The company relocated its office to the city…") · The koalas were relocated after the bushfire.[↗](../../relocated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The koalas were relocated after the bushfire.") · The bus stop has been relocated to the other side of the road.[↗](../../relocated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bus stop has been relocated to the…") · The library was relocated to the old town hall.[↗](../../relocated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The library was relocated to the old town…") · Many workers relocated to find jobs.[↗](../../relocated/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Many workers relocated to find jobs.") **relocation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Relocation is moving to a new place to live or work.[↗](../../relocation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Relocation is moving to a new place to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Relocation is moving animals, things or buildings to a new place.[↗](../../relocation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Relocation is moving animals, things or buildings to…") *Example:* The relocation of the school took all summer.[↗](../../relocation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The relocation of the school took all summer.") · The firm paid for his relocation to Sydney.[↗](../../relocation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The firm paid for his relocation to Sydney.") · The relocation of the turtles saved their eggs from the flood.[↗](../../relocation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The relocation of the turtles saved their eggs…") · Relocation can be hard for children who leave their friends.[↗](../../relocation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Relocation can be hard for children who leave…") · The relocation cost $2,000.[↗](../../relocation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The relocation cost $2,000.") **reluctance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not wanting to do something, so that you do it slowly or unwillingly.[↗](../../reluctance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Not wanting to do something, so that you…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) How much a material resists a magnetic field (a technical sense).[↗](../../reluctance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: How much a material resists a magnetic field…") *Example:* With great reluctance, I turned off the game.[↗](../../reluctance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: With great reluctance, I turned off the game.") · Her reluctance to go to the dentist was obvious.[↗](../../reluctance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her reluctance to go to the dentist was…") · He agreed, but with some reluctance.[↗](../../reluctance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He agreed, but with some reluctance.") · The dog showed reluctance to get into the bath.[↗](../../reluctance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog showed reluctance to get into the…") · There was a reluctance among the players to change the rules.[↗](../../reluctance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a reluctance among the players to…") · Despite her reluctance, she joined the choir and loved it.[↗](../../reluctance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Despite her reluctance, she joined the choir and…") · Gladly would she have plucked a flower, but she could not overcome her reluctance to break one off.[↗](../../reluctance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Gladly would she have plucked a flower, but…") **reluctant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not wanting to do something, and so slow to do it.[↗](../../reluctant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Not wanting to do something, and so slow…") *Example:* He was reluctant to jump into the cold water.[↗](../../reluctant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He was reluctant to jump into the cold…") · She was a reluctant reader until she found comics.[↗](../../reluctant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She was a reluctant reader until she found…") · The dog was reluctant to leave the beach.[↗](../../reluctant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog was reluctant to leave the beach.") · I was reluctant to tell Mum about the broken vase.[↗](../../reluctant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I was reluctant to tell Mum about the…") · The reluctant hero finally agreed to help.[↗](../../reluctant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The reluctant hero finally agreed to help.") · They were reluctant to spend all their savings.[↗](../../reluctant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: They were reluctant to spend all their savings.") · She seemed very reluctant, but at last she said:[↗](../../reluctant/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She seemed very reluctant, but at last she…") **reluctantly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unwillingly and slowly, not wanting to do something.[↗](../../reluctantly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Unwillingly and slowly, not wanting to do something.") *Example:* He reluctantly put down his book and went to bed.[↗](../../reluctantly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He reluctantly put down his book and went…") · She reluctantly agreed to share her sweets.[↗](../../reluctantly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She reluctantly agreed to share her sweets.") · The dog came reluctantly out of the bath.[↗](../../reluctantly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog came reluctantly out of the bath.") · Three mothers, Alef-Mem-Shin—In the Person \[note 1: There is no satisfactory English equivalent of Hebrew נֶפֶשׁ nefesh, translated reluctantly as ‘person’.[↗](../../reluctantly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Three mothers, Alef-Mem-Shin—In the Person note 1: There…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../reluctantly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") **rely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To rely on someone means to trust them to help you or do what they say.[↗](../../rely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To rely on someone means to trust them…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To rely on something means to need it to work or to live, like plants rely on sunlight.[↗](../../rely/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To rely on something means to need it…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* If you can rely on something happening, you can be sure it will happen.[↗](../../rely/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: If you can rely on something happening, you…") *Example:* You can always rely on me to help.[↗](../../rely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: You can always rely on me to help.") · Plants rely on sunlight to make food.[↗](../../rely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants rely on sunlight to make food.") · We rely on the bus to get to school.[↗](../../rely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We rely on the bus to get to…") · Bees rely on flowers for food.[↗](../../rely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bees rely on flowers for food.") · Don't rely on your memory; write it down.[↗](../../rely/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't rely on your memory; write it down.") · The team relies on its goalkeeper.[↗](../../rely/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The team relies on its goalkeeper.") · Animals in the food chain rely on each other.[↗](../../rely/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Animals in the food chain rely on each…") · You can't rely on the weather in spring.[↗](../../rely/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: You can't rely on the weather in spring.") · The Prince heard her words without anxiety, so entirely did he rely on the help of his black friend.[↗](../../rely/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The Prince heard her words without anxiety, so…") · Wilt thou rely on him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather the corn of thy threshing-floor?[↗](../../rely/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Wilt thou rely on him, that he will…") (Writings JOB.39.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rely/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.39.12, JPS 1917") · Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubim a huge host, with chariots and horsemen exceeding many? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, He delivered them into thy hand.[↗](../../rely/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubim a…") (Writings 2CH.16.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rely/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.16.8, JPS 1917") **rem** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* REM stands for «rapid eye movement», a stage of sleep when your eyes move quickly under your eyelids and you have most of your dreams.[↗](../../rem/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: REM stands for «rapid eye movement», a stage…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A rem is an old unit for measuring how much radiation a body has taken in; scientists now use the sievert.[↗](../../rem/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A rem is an old unit for measuring…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «rem» is also a piece of longer words like «remember».[↗](../../rem/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: «rem» is also a piece of longer words…") *Example:* We dream most during REM sleep.[↗](../../rem/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We dream most during REM sleep.") · During REM sleep, your eyes move quickly.[↗](../../rem/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: During REM sleep, your eyes move quickly.") · Babies spend a lot of time in REM sleep.[↗](../../rem/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Babies spend a lot of time in REM…") · A night's sleep has several REM stages.[↗](../../rem/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A night's sleep has several REM stages.") · The rem is an old unit for radiation dose.[↗](../../rem/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The rem is an old unit for radiation…") · Scientists now measure radiation dose in sieverts.[↗](../../rem/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Scientists now measure radiation dose in sieverts.") **remain** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To remain is to stay or still be there after other things have gone or been used: two cakes remain.[↗](../../remain/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To remain is to stay or still be…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To remain is to stay in the same place or state: remain seated.[↗](../../remain/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To remain is to stay in the same…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Remains are what is left of something, such as old bones or ruins.[↗](../../remain/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Remains are what is left of something, such…") *Example:* Take 16 away from 17.[↗](../../remain/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Take 16 away from 17.") How many remain?[↗](../../remain/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: How many remain?") · Sam had 20 cookies and ate 6.[↗](../../remain/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Sam had 20 cookies and ate 6.") How many cookies remain?[↗](../../remain/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: How many cookies remain?") · 9 birds remain on the fence after 4 fly away.[↗](../../remain/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: 9 birds remain on the fence after 4…") · How many seats remain empty?[↗](../../remain/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How many seats remain empty?") · Please remain in your seats until the bus stops.[↗](../../remain/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Please remain in your seats until the bus…") · In a fire drill, remain calm and walk outside.[↗](../../remain/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In a fire drill, remain calm and walk…") · Only a few leaves remain on the tree.[↗](../../remain/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Only a few leaves remain on the tree.") · Scientists found the remains of a dinosaur.[↗](../../remain/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Scientists found the remains of a dinosaur.") · The merchant's daughter remained with them.[↗](../../remain/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The merchant's daughter remained with them.") · And thou shalt give the money wherewith they that remain over of them are redeemed unto Aaron and to his sons.'[↗](../../remain/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt give the money wherewith they…") (Torah NUM.3.48, JPS 1917)[↗](../../remain/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.3.48, JPS 1917") · And those that remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of thee.[↗](../../remain/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And those that remain shall hear, and fear,…") (Torah DEU.19.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../remain/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.19.20, JPS 1917") · So they smote him, and his sons, and all his people, until there was none left him remaining; and they possessed his land.[↗](../../remain/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: So they smote him, and his sons, and…") (Torah NUM.21.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../remain/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.21.35, JPS 1917") · Thus Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard.[↗](../../remain/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Thus Jeremiah remained in the court of the…") (Prophets JER.37.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../remain/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.37.21, JPS 1917") · Then the beasts go into coverts, and remain in their dens.[↗](../../remain/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Then the beasts go into coverts, and remain…") (Writings JOB.37.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../remain/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.37.8, JPS 1917") · All the families that remain, every family apart, and their wives apart.[↗](../../remain/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: All the families that remain, every family apart,…") (Prophets ZEC.12.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../remain/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEC.12.14, JPS 1917") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) … [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/20/) … [23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/23/) **24** [25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/25/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/30/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) - ← previous: [page 23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/23/) - next →: [page 25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/25/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)