--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 31 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/31/) [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 31 [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/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [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/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/30/) **31** [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/32/) … [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/40/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) **requiem** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A requiem is a prayer or piece of music sung for someone who has died.[↗](../../requiem/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A requiem is a prayer or piece of…") *Example:* The bells rang a requiem for the brave knight.[↗](../../requiem/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bells rang a requiem for the brave…") · They sang a requiem for the lost sailors.[↗](../../requiem/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: They sang a requiem for the lost sailors.") **requiescat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Latin, church) Requiescat means «may he or she rest».[↗](../../requiescat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Requiescat means «may he or she rest».") It comes from the prayer «Requiescat in pace», «May he or she rest in peace», said for a person who has died.[↗](../../requiescat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: It comes from the prayer «Requiescat in pace»,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The short form RIP, now read as «rest in peace», comes from it.[↗](../../requiescat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The short form RIP, now read as «rest…") *Example:* «Requiescat in pace» was carved on the old grave.[↗](../../requiescat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: «Requiescat in pace» was carved on the old…") · RIP stands for «requiescat in pace».[↗](../../requiescat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: RIP stands for «requiescat in pace».") · The priest said «requiescat in pace» at the funeral.[↗](../../requiescat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The priest said «requiescat in pace» at the…") · Requiescat is Latin for «may he rest».[↗](../../requiescat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Requiescat is Latin for «may he rest».") · On the gravestone it said: RIP.[↗](../../requiescat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: On the gravestone it said: RIP.") · People write RIP when someone dies.[↗](../../requiescat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: People write RIP when someone dies.") **require** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To require is to need.[↗](../../require/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To require is to need.") A cake requires eggs.[↗](../../require/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A cake requires eggs.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To require is to make someone do something because of a rule: «Pupils are required to wear a uniform».[↗](../../require/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To require is to make someone do something…") *Example:* Each shirt requires 3 buttons.[↗](../../require/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Each shirt requires 3 buttons.") · The trip requires 4 hours of driving.[↗](../../require/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The trip requires 4 hours of driving.") · How many eggs are required for 5 cakes?[↗](../../require/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many eggs are required for 5 cakes?") · A plant requires 2 liters of water a week.[↗](../../require/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A plant requires 2 liters of water a…") · Helmets are required at the skate park.[↗](../../require/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Helmets are required at the skate park.") · All living things require water.[↗](../../require/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: All living things require water.") · The game requires two players.[↗](../../require/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The game requires two players.") · Pupils are required to be on time.[↗](../../require/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Pupils are required to be on time.") · What do you require from me?”[↗](../../require/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: What do you require from me?”") · And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto My words which he shall speak in My name, I will require it of him.[↗](../../require/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever…") (Torah DEU.18.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../require/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.18.19, JPS 1917") · And Reuben answered them, saying: 'Spoke I not unto you, saying: Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore also, behold, his blood is required.'[↗](../../require/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Reuben answered them, saying: 'Spoke I not…") (Torah GEN.42.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../require/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.42.22, JPS 1917") · That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bore the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day or stolen by night.[↗](../../require/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: That which was torn of beasts I brought…") (Torah GEN.31.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../require/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.31.39, JPS 1917") · And when he died, he said: 'The LORD look upon it, and require it.'[↗](../../require/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And when he died, he said: 'The LORD…") (Writings 2CH.24.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../require/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.24.22, JPS 1917") · Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God, and say in his heart: 'Thou wilt not require'?[↗](../../require/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God, and say…") (Writings PSA.10.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../require/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.10.13, JPS 1917") · When ye come to appear before Me, who hath required this at your hand, to trample My courts?[↗](../../require/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: When ye come to appear before Me, who…") (Prophets ISA.1.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../require/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.1.12, JPS 1917") **requirement** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something that you must have or must do; a rule that must be met.[↗](../../requirement/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Something that you must have or must do;…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something that is needed.[↗](../../requirement/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Something that is needed.") *Example:* A helmet is a requirement on the climbing wall.[↗](../../requirement/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A helmet is a requirement on the climbing…") · You must be 12 to join: that is the age requirement.[↗](../../requirement/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: You must be 12 to join: that is…") · Plants have three main requirements: light, water and air.[↗](../../requirement/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants have three main requirements: light, water and…") · Read the requirements of the question before you answer.[↗](../../requirement/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Read the requirements of the question before you…") · The minimum requirement is 10 points to pass.[↗](../../requirement/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The minimum requirement is 10 points to pass.") · Our project met all the requirements.[↗](../../requirement/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our project met all the requirements.") · “I must go indeed,” the boy replied, “for it is to do good I am required, and no person may shirk such a requirement.”[↗](../../requirement/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: “I must go indeed,” the boy replied, “for…") **requirest** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «requirest» means «you require», a form of «require».[↗](../../requirest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: «requirest» means «you require», a form of «require».") *e.g.* To require is to need.[↗](../../requirest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To require is to need.") A cake requires eggs.[↗](../../requirest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A cake requires eggs.") *Example:* Glivi stood on the summit of his castle, and said, "Arthur, what requirest thou of me, since nothing remains to me in this fortress, and I have neither joy nor pleasure in it; neither wheat nor oats?"[↗](../../requirest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Glivi stood on the summit of his castle,…") (Celtic Fairy Tales) **requisite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal adjective) Needed for a purpose; necessary (the requisite number of votes).[↗](../../requisite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Needed for a purpose; necessary the requisite number…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal noun) A thing that is needed (toilet requisites, a requisite for the job).[↗](../../requisite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thing that is needed toilet requisites, a…") *Example:* She has the requisite skills for the job.[↗](../../requisite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She has the requisite skills for the job.") · Do you have the requisite number of points to win?[↗](../../requisite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Do you have the requisite number of points…") · Patience is a requisite for fishing.[↗](../../requisite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Patience is a requisite for fishing.") · Pack your requisites: toothbrush, soap and towel.[↗](../../requisite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Pack your requisites: toothbrush, soap and towel.") · The requisite forms must be signed by a parent.[↗](../../requisite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The requisite forms must be signed by a…") · He passed with the requisite marks.[↗](../../requisite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He passed with the requisite marks.") · There the mirror is considered a very necessary requisite for a woman to possess.[↗](../../requisite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: There the mirror is considered a very necessary…") **requite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To requite someone is to pay them back for good or bad that they have done to you.[↗](../../requite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To requite someone is to pay them back…") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* To pay someone back, whether for good or for bad things they have done.[↗](../../requite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To pay someone back, whether for good or…") *Example:* I will requite your kindness one day.[↗](../../requite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I will requite your kindness one day.") · The king requited the boy with gold.[↗](../../requite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The king requited the boy with gold.") · Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not He thy father that hath gotten thee? hath He not made thee, and established thee?[↗](../../requite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish…") (Torah DEU.32.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../requite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.32.6, JPS 1917") · And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said: 'It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully requite us all the evil which we did unto him.'[↗](../../requite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father…") (Torah GEN.50.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../requite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.50.15, JPS 1917") · If I have requited him that did evil unto me, or spoiled mine adversary unto emptiness; (Writings PSA.7.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../requite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: If I have requited him that did evil…") · He hath not dealt with us after our sins, nor requited us according to our iniquities.[↗](../../requite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He hath not dealt with us after our…") (Writings PSA.103.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../requite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.103.10, JPS 1917") · Say not thou: 'I will requite evil'; wait for the LORD, and He will save thee.[↗](../../requite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Say not thou: 'I will requite evil'; wait…") (Writings PRO.20.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../requite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.20.22, JPS 1917") · Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not He thy father that hath gotten thee? hath He not made thee, and established thee?[↗](../../requite/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish…") (Torah DEU.32.6, JPS 1917) · And now we have requited thee thy service, Ivan Golik, farewell!"[↗](../../requite/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And now we have requited thee thy service,…") (Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales) · And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said: 'It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully requite us all the evil which we did unto him.'[↗](../../requite/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father…") (Torah GEN.50.15, JPS 1917) **reread** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To read something again.[↗](../../reread/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To read something again.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A second or later reading of a book.[↗](../../reread/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A second or later reading of a book.") *Example:* Always reread the question before you start.[↗](../../reread/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Always reread the question before you start.") · I reread my favourite book every summer.[↗](../../reread/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I reread my favourite book every summer.") · If a sentence is confusing, reread it slowly.[↗](../../reread/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: If a sentence is confusing, reread it slowly.") · She reread the letter three times.[↗](../../reread/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She reread the letter three times.") · Reread your story and check the spelling.[↗](../../reread/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Reread your story and check the spelling.") · Harry Potter is worth a reread.[↗](../../reread/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Harry Potter is worth a reread.") **rerun** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (noun) A TV programme or film shown again.[↗](../../rerun/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A TV programme or film shown again.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To run a race, a test or a program again.[↗](../../rerun/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To run a race, a test or a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) Something that happens again in the same way.[↗](../../rerun/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Something that happens again in the same way.") *Example:* The channel is showing reruns of an old cartoon.[↗](../../rerun/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The channel is showing reruns of an old…") · The race was rerun after a false start.[↗](../../rerun/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The race was rerun after a false start.") · Rerun the program and see if the bug is gone.[↗](../../rerun/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Rerun the program and see if the bug…") · We reran the experiment and got the same result.[↗](../../rerun/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We reran the experiment and got the same…") · The final was a rerun of last year's match.[↗](../../rerun/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The final was a rerun of last year's…") · I watched a rerun of my favourite show.[↗](../../rerun/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I watched a rerun of my favourite show.") **rescue** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To save someone or something from danger or harm, or from a bad situation.[↗](../../rescue/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To save someone or something from danger or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As a noun, a rescue is the act of saving someone.[↗](../../rescue/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, a rescue is the act…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A rescue animal is a pet taken in from a shelter after being lost, hurt or unwanted.[↗](../../rescue/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A rescue animal is a pet taken in…") *Example:* The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.[↗](../../rescue/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.") · The lifeguard rescued a swimmer who was in trouble.[↗](../../rescue/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The lifeguard rescued a swimmer who was in…") · Our dog is a rescue from the animal shelter.[↗](../../rescue/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our dog is a rescue from the animal…") · Don't jump in to rescue someone; throw them something that floats.[↗](../../rescue/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't jump in to rescue someone; throw them…") · The helicopter flew in for a sea rescue.[↗](../../rescue/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The helicopter flew in for a sea rescue.") · Mum came to the rescue with plasters.[↗](../../rescue/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum came to the rescue with plasters.") · The rescue team found the lost hikers.[↗](../../rescue/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The rescue team found the lost hikers.") · Knights in stories often rescue people from dragons.[↗](../../rescue/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Knights in stories often rescue people from dragons.") · Lord Raiko ordered Kintaro to the rescue.[↗](../../rescue/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Lord Raiko ordered Kintaro to the rescue.") · Rescue my soul from their destructions, mine only one from the lions.[↗](../../rescue/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Rescue my soul from their destructions, mine only…") (Writings PSA.35.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rescue/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.35.17, JPS 1917") · Rescue the poor and needy; deliver them out of the hand of the wicked.[↗](../../rescue/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Rescue the poor and needy; deliver them out…") (Writings PSA.82.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rescue/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.82.4, JPS 1917") · O see mine affliction, and rescue me; for I do not forget Thy law.[↗](../../rescue/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: O see mine affliction, and rescue me; for…") (Writings PSA.119.153, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rescue/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.119.153, JPS 1917") **rescuer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A rescuer is a person or animal who saves someone or something from danger.[↗](../../rescuer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A rescuer is a person or animal who…") *Example:* The rescuers pulled the boy from the icy river.[↗](../../rescuer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The rescuers pulled the boy from the icy…") · A dog was the rescuer of the lost hiker.[↗](../../rescuer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A dog was the rescuer of the lost…") · Rescuers searched the mountains all night.[↗](../../rescuer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Rescuers searched the mountains all night.") · The rescuer must stay safe too.[↗](../../rescuer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The rescuer must stay safe too.") · The children thanked their rescuers.[↗](../../rescuer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The children thanked their rescuers.") · Lifeguards are trained rescuers at the beach.[↗](../../rescuer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Lifeguards are trained rescuers at the beach.") · Great was the king’s surprise and happiness when he beheld his lost wife stand before him, and in gratitude to her rescuer he loaded him with gifts.[↗](../../rescuer/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Great was the king’s surprise and happiness when…") **reseal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To reseal something is to close or seal it again after it has been opened.[↗](../../reseal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To reseal something is to close or seal…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To reseal can also mean to put a new seal or protective coat on something, like a floor, bath edge or road.[↗](../../reseal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To reseal can also mean to put a…") *Example:* Please reseal the cereal bag so it doesn't go stale.[↗](../../reseal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Please reseal the cereal bag so it doesn't…") · This pack of cheese is resealable.[↗](../../reseal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: This pack of cheese is resealable.") · Dad resealed the edge of the bath to stop leaks.[↗](../../reseal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad resealed the edge of the bath to…") · After the inspection, the officer resealed the box.[↗](../../reseal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: After the inspection, the officer resealed the box.") · The road was resealed with new tar.[↗](../../reseal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The road was resealed with new tar.") · Make sure you reseal the paint tin tightly.[↗](../../reseal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Make sure you reseal the paint tin tightly.") **research** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Research is careful study to find out new facts or information.[↗](../../research/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Research is careful study to find out new…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To research means to look for information about a topic, for example in books or online.[↗](../../research/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To research means to look for information about…") *Example:* We did research on penguins for our project.[↗](../../research/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We did research on penguins for our project.") · Scientists are doing research into new medicines.[↗](../../research/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Scientists are doing research into new medicines.") · Research the planets and make a poster.[↗](../../research/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Research the planets and make a poster.") · My research shows that most of our class walk to school.[↗](../../research/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My research shows that most of our class…") · Use books and safe websites for your research.[↗](../../research/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Use books and safe websites for your research.") · She researched her family history.[↗](../../research/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She researched her family history.") · Further research is required to determine which is English and which Celtic among Anglo-Irish folk-tales.[↗](../../research/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Further research is required to determine which is…") · But the time of its composition and the name of its author have not yet been ascertained, despite of the most elaborate researches of renowned archaeologists.[↗](../../research/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: But the time of its composition and the…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../research/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877") **researcher** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person whose job is to study something carefully to discover new facts, for example a scientist doing experiments or someone studying history or people.[↗](../../researcher/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person whose job is to study something…") *Example:* Researchers found that dogs can understand many words.[↗](../../researcher/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Researchers found that dogs can understand many words.") · A team of researchers studied the coral reef.[↗](../../researcher/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A team of researchers studied the coral reef.") · The researcher wore a lab coat and goggles.[↗](../../researcher/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The researcher wore a lab coat and goggles.") · Researchers say more sleep helps children learn.[↗](../../researcher/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Researchers say more sleep helps children learn.") · My aunt is a researcher who studies bees.[↗](../../researcher/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My aunt is a researcher who studies bees.") · The researcher asked our class to fill in a survey.[↗](../../researcher/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The researcher asked our class to fill in…") **resell** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To resell something is to sell it again after buying it, often for a higher price.[↗](../../resell/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To resell something is to sell it again…") *Example:* He bought the bike for £50 and resold it for £70.[↗](../../resell/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He bought the bike for £50 and resold…") · Some people resell concert tickets.[↗](../../resell/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Some people resell concert tickets.") · You can resell old toys online.[↗](../../resell/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: You can resell old toys online.") · The shop resells second-hand books.[↗](../../resell/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop resells second-hand books.") · Reselling tickets for too much money is sometimes illegal.[↗](../../resell/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Reselling tickets for too much money is sometimes…") · She resold the dress she never wore.[↗](../../resell/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She resold the dress she never wore.") **resemblance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Being similar to someone or something, especially in how they look: a strong family resemblance.[↗](../../resemblance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Being similar to someone or something, especially in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A way in which things are similar.[↗](../../resemblance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A way in which things are similar.") *Example:* There is a strong resemblance between the twins.[↗](../../resemblance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There is a strong resemblance between the twins.") · She bears a resemblance to her grandmother.[↗](../../resemblance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She bears a resemblance to her grandmother.") · The cloud had a resemblance to a dragon.[↗](../../resemblance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The cloud had a resemblance to a dragon.") · The copy bore little resemblance to the real painting.[↗](../../resemblance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The copy bore little resemblance to the real…") · There is a family resemblance in their smiles.[↗](../../resemblance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: There is a family resemblance in their smiles.") · The two triangles have a close resemblance: one is double the size.[↗](../../resemblance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The two triangles have a close resemblance: one…") · A resemblance to the great in some things does not make us great.[↗](../../resemblance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A resemblance to the great in some things…") **resemble** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To resemble someone or something means to look like them or be similar to them.[↗](../../resemble/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To resemble someone or something means to look…") *Example:* She resembles her mother.[↗](../../resemble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She resembles her mother.") · The cloud resembled a dragon.[↗](../../resemble/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The cloud resembled a dragon.") · A stick insect resembles a twig, which helps it hide.[↗](../../resemble/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A stick insect resembles a twig, which helps…") · The two brothers closely resemble each other.[↗](../../resemble/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The two brothers closely resemble each other.") · The cake resembled a castle.[↗](../../resemble/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The cake resembled a castle.") · This rock resembles a face.[↗](../../resemble/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: This rock resembles a face.") · The pages resembled the ugliest sweeps.[↗](../../resemble/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The pages resembled the ugliest sweeps.") · The three mother letters A, M, SH are the foundations of the whole; and resemble a Balance, the good in one scale, the evil in the other, and the oscillating tongue of the Balance between them.[↗](../../resemble/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The three mother letters A, M, SH are…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../resemble/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887") **resent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To feel angry and hurt about something you think is unfair, often for a long time.[↗](../../resent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To feel angry and hurt about something you…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To feel bitter towards a person because of what they did or have.[↗](../../resent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To feel bitter towards a person because of…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (spelling sense, often written «re-sent») Sent again, as the past of «resend».[↗](../../resent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Sent again, as the past of «resend».") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To resent can also mean to say something angrily because you feel insulted.[↗](../../resent/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To resent can also mean to say something…") *Example:* He resented being picked last for the team.[↗](../../resent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He resented being picked last for the team.") · Cinderella's stepsisters resented her kindness.[↗](../../resent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Cinderella's stepsisters resented her kindness.") · I resent having to do all the washing-up.[↗](../../resent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I resent having to do all the washing-up.") · Don't resent your brother for winning; congratulate him.[↗](../../resent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't resent your brother for winning; congratulate him.") · She resented the new rule about phones.[↗](../../resent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She resented the new rule about phones.") · The email bounced back, so I re-sent it.[↗](../../resent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The email bounced back, so I re-sent it.") · “Uun!” resented the people, suddenly stricken glum.[↗](../../resent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: “Uun!” resented the people, suddenly stricken glum.") “Let us kill the silly pair\![↗](../../resent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: “Let us kill the silly pair!") **resentful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Feeling angry and bitter because you think you were treated unfairly.[↗](../../resentful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Feeling angry and bitter because you think you…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Showing that feeling, for example in a look or words.[↗](../../resentful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Showing that feeling, for example in a look…") *Example:* She felt resentful when her sister got a bigger present.[↗](../../resentful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She felt resentful when her sister got a…") · The resentful giant would not share his garden.[↗](../../resentful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The resentful giant would not share his garden.") · He gave a resentful look and walked off.[↗](../../resentful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He gave a resentful look and walked off.") · Try not to stay resentful; talk to the person.[↗](../../resentful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Try not to stay resentful; talk to the…") · The workers were resentful about the low pay.[↗](../../resentful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The workers were resentful about the low pay.") · The cat seemed resentful of the new puppy.[↗](../../resentful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat seemed resentful of the new puppy.") **resentment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A feeling of anger and hurt because you think you have been treated unfairly, often lasting a long time.[↗](../../resentment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A feeling of anger and hurt because you…") *Example:* He felt resentment when his brother got a bigger present.[↗](../../resentment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He felt resentment when his brother got a…") · Resentment grew between the two teams after the unfair match.[↗](../../resentment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Resentment grew between the two teams after the…") · Talking about it helped her let go of resentment.[↗](../../resentment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Talking about it helped her let go of…") · Forgiveness can heal resentment.[↗](../../resentment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Forgiveness can heal resentment.") · There was no resentment in her voice.[↗](../../resentment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: There was no resentment in her voice.") · The children's resentment of the new rule faded.[↗](../../resentment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The children's resentment of the new rule faded.") · Phaethon, full of resentment, and eager to be able to refute the calumny, hastened to his mother Clymene, and besought her to tell him whether Helios was really his father.[↗](../../resentment/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Phaethon, full of resentment, and eager to be…") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/30/) **31** [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/32/) … 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