--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 32 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/32/) [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 32 [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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[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/) **reservation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A reservation is an arrangement to keep a table, seat, room or ticket for you, a booking.[↗](../../reservation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A reservation is an arrangement to keep a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A reservation is a doubt you have about something.[↗](../../reservation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A reservation is a doubt you have about…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A reservation (in the USA and Canada) is land kept for Native American peoples.[↗](../../reservation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A reservation in the USA and Canada is…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (UK) The central reservation is the strip in the middle of a motorway.[↗](../../reservation/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: The central reservation is the strip in the…") *Example:* Dad made a reservation for dinner.[↗](../../reservation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad made a reservation for dinner.") · We have a reservation for four at seven o'clock.[↗](../../reservation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We have a reservation for four at seven…") · I have reservations about this plan.[↗](../../reservation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I have reservations about this plan.") · Many Native Americans live on reservations.[↗](../../reservation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Many Native Americans live on reservations.") · The car hit the central reservation.[↗](../../reservation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The car hit the central reservation.") · She agreed without reservation.[↗](../../reservation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She agreed without reservation.") **reserve** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To ask for something, like a table or a seat, to be kept for you.[↗](../../reserve/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To ask for something, like a table or…") *e.g.* "We reserved a table."[↗](../../reserve/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'We reserved a table.'") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To keep something for later or for a special use.[↗](../../reserve/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To keep something for later or for a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As a noun, an extra amount kept in case it is needed.[↗](../../reserve/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, an extra amount kept in…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A protected area of land for wild animals and plants.[↗](../../reserve/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A protected area of land for wild animals…") *e.g.* "a nature reserve".[↗](../../reserve/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: 'a nature reserve'.") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In sport, a player who waits to come on if needed.[↗](../../reserve/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: In sport, a player who waits to come…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Reserve can also mean a quiet, careful way of not showing your feelings or talking much.[↗](../../reserve/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: Reserve can also mean a quiet, careful way…") *Example:* We reserved a table at the restaurant.[↗](../../reserve/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We reserved a table at the restaurant.") · These seats are reserved for older people.[↗](../../reserve/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: These seats are reserved for older people.") · We saw otters at the nature reserve.[↗](../../reserve/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We saw otters at the nature reserve.") · He was a reserve for the football match.[↗](../../reserve/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He was a reserve for the football match.") · Keep some water in reserve for the walk home.[↗](../../reserve/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep some water in reserve for the walk…") · Can I reserve the book at the library?[↗](../../reserve/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Can I reserve the book at the library?") · The camel's hump stores a reserve of fat.[↗](../../reserve/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The camel's hump stores a reserve of fat.") · "He weren't zackly drowndid, honey," replied the old man, With an air of cautious reserve.[↗](../../reserve/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'He weren't zackly drowndid, honey,' replied the old…") · And he chose a first part for himself, for there a portion of a ruler was reserved; and there came the heads of the people, he executed the righteousness of the LORD, and His ordinances with Israel.[↗](../../reserve/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And he chose a first part for himself,…") (Torah DEU.33.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reserve/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.33.21, JPS 1917") · Happiness is reserved for the just, and misery for the wicked ones.[↗](../../reserve/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Happiness is reserved for the just, and misery…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../reserve/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887") · In usual Hebrew grammatical terminology, the term ‘mothers’ is reserved for the אִמּוֹת קְרִיאָה immot qeriʼah, ‘mothers of reading’ (whence Latin matres lectionis), the letters אהו״י Alef-Heh-Waw-Yod which can serve to represent either consonants or vowels.[↗](../../reserve/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: In usual Hebrew grammatical terminology, the term ‘mothers’…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../reserve/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") · Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?[↗](../../reserve/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Which I have reserved against the time of…") (Writings JOB.38.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reserve/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.38.23, JPS 1917") · That the evil man is reserved to the day of calamity, that they are led forth to the day of wrath?[↗](../../reserve/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: That the evil man is reserved to the…") (Writings JOB.21.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reserve/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.21.30, JPS 1917") · And David took from him a thousand and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen; and David houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for a hundred chariots.[↗](../../reserve/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And David took from him a thousand and…") (Prophets 2SA.8.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reserve/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.8.4, JPS 1917") **reserves** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Reserves are supplies kept for later or for an emergency, like food reserves or money reserves.[↗](../../reserves/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Reserves are supplies kept for later or for…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Reserves are extra players who wait to come on if needed (substitutes).[↗](../../reserves/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Reserves are extra players who wait to come…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Reserves are also soldiers kept ready but not usually in action.[↗](../../reserves/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Reserves are also soldiers kept ready but not…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A nature reserve is protected land for wild animals and plants.[↗](../../reserves/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A nature reserve is protected land for wild…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* «Reserves» is also the verb: «she reserves a table» means she books it.[↗](../../reserves/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: «Reserves» is also the verb: «she reserves a…") *Example:* Bears build up fat reserves before they hibernate.[↗](../../reserves/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bears build up fat reserves before they hibernate.") · I was one of the reserves, so I came on in the second half.[↗](../../reserves/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I was one of the reserves, so I…") · The country has large reserves of coal.[↗](../../reserves/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The country has large reserves of coal.") · We visited two nature reserves on holiday.[↗](../../reserves/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We visited two nature reserves on holiday.") · Keep some water in reserve for the walk home.[↗](../../reserves/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep some water in reserve for the walk…") · Mum always reserves a table at the restaurant.[↗](../../reserves/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum always reserves a table at the restaurant.") **reservist** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who has a normal job but has trained as a soldier, sailor or airman and can be called up to serve in the armed forces when needed.[↗](../../reservist/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who has a normal job but…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A member of a reserve force.[↗](../../reservist/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A member of a reserve force.") *Example:* My aunt is a nurse and an army reservist.[↗](../../reservist/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My aunt is a nurse and an army…") · The government called up thousands of reservists.[↗](../../reservist/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The government called up thousands of reservists.") · Reservists train on some weekends and in the summer.[↗](../../reservist/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Reservists train on some weekends and in the…") · Ukraine called up reservists to defend the country.[↗](../../reservist/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Ukraine called up reservists to defend the country.") · The reservists helped with sandbags during the floods.[↗](../../reservist/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The reservists helped with sandbags during the floods.") · Dad became a navy reservist after leaving the full-time navy.[↗](../../reservist/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad became a navy reservist after leaving the…") **reservoir** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large lake, often made by people with a dam, that stores water for a town or city.[↗](../../reservoir/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A large lake, often made by people with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A container or tank that holds liquid in a machine.[↗](../../reservoir/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A container or tank that holds liquid in…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A large supply of something: a reservoir of ideas.[↗](../../reservoir/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A large supply of something: a reservoir of…") *Example:* Our water comes from a reservoir in the hills.[↗](../../reservoir/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Our water comes from a reservoir in the…") · The reservoir was low after the dry summer.[↗](../../reservoir/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The reservoir was low after the dry summer.") · Never swim in a reservoir; the water is deep and cold.[↗](../../reservoir/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Never swim in a reservoir; the water is…") · The car's washer reservoir needs filling.[↗](../../reservoir/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The car's washer reservoir needs filling.") · The dam holds back the reservoir.[↗](../../reservoir/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The dam holds back the reservoir.") · The reservoir holds 2 million litres of water.[↗](../../reservoir/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The reservoir holds 2 million litres of water.") · He set his teeth and said nothing, but went with the shouting monkeys to a terrace above the red sandstone reservoirs that were half-full of rain water.[↗](../../reservoir/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He set his teeth and said nothing, but…") · influxes of the emanations, for it causes that influence to flow into all the reservoirs of the Blessings, with which these themselves are united.[↗](../../reservoir/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: influxes of the emanations, for it causes that…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../reservoir/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") **reset** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To reset means to set a machine, device or counter back to its starting state.[↗](../../reset/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To reset means to set a machine, device…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To reset a password, clock or alarm means to set it again or change it.[↗](../../reset/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To reset a password, clock or alarm means…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To reset a broken bone means to put it back in the right place.[↗](../../reset/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To reset a broken bone means to put…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A reset is a fresh start.[↗](../../reset/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A reset is a fresh start.") *Example:* Reset the stopwatch to zero before each race.[↗](../../reset/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Reset the stopwatch to zero before each race.") · I forgot my password, so I had to reset it.[↗](../../reset/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I forgot my password, so I had to…") · Dad reset the clock after the power cut.[↗](../../reset/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad reset the clock after the power cut.") · The doctor reset the broken bone.[↗](../../reset/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor reset the broken bone.") · Press the reset button on the router.[↗](../../reset/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Press the reset button on the router.") · After the argument, we took a break to reset.[↗](../../reset/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: After the argument, we took a break to…") **resettle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To move people to a new place to live, often after war, disaster or danger.[↗](../../resettle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To move people to a new place to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To settle down or get comfortable again.[↗](../../resettle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To settle down or get comfortable again.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To make a place lived in again.[↗](../../resettle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To make a place lived in again.") *Example:* The families were resettled in a safe town after the flood.[↗](../../resettle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The families were resettled in a safe town…") · Many refugees from Ukraine were resettled in other countries.[↗](../../resettle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Many refugees from Ukraine were resettled in other…") · The baby woke, then resettled and fell asleep.[↗](../../resettle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby woke, then resettled and fell asleep.") · After the move, it took our cat weeks to resettle.[↗](../../resettle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: After the move, it took our cat weeks…") · The island was resettled a hundred years later.[↗](../../resettle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The island was resettled a hundred years later.") · The village was resettled away from the river.[↗](../../resettle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The village was resettled away from the river.") **resh** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The twentieth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which sounds like an r.[↗](../../resh/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The twentieth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which…") *Example:* Yod Tzaddi Yod Resh Heh ; modes of transliteration vary with different authors.[↗](../../resh/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Yod Tzaddi Yod Resh Heh ; modes of…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../resh/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") · The Seven Double Letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph, Pe, Resh, and Tau have each two sounds associated with theui.[↗](../../resh/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Seven Double Letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph,…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../resh/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") · The Seven double letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph, Pé, Resh, and Tau have each two sounds associated with them.[↗](../../resh/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Seven double letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph,…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../resh/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") **reshape** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To change the shape of something.[↗](../../reshape/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To change the shape of something.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To change the way something is organised or how it works, often in a big way.[↗](../../reshape/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To change the way something is organised or…") *Example:* She reshaped the clay into a bowl.[↗](../../reshape/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She reshaped the clay into a bowl.") · The internet has reshaped how we learn.[↗](../../reshape/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The internet has reshaped how we learn.") · If you reshape a rectangle into a triangle by cutting it, the area stays the same.[↗](../../reshape/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: If you reshape a rectangle into a triangle…") · The storm reshaped the beach.[↗](../../reshape/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The storm reshaped the beach.") · The new coach reshaped the team.[↗](../../reshape/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The new coach reshaped the team.") · The river has reshaped the valley over thousands of years.[↗](../../reshape/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The river has reshaped the valley over thousands…") **reside** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To live in a place.[↗](../../reside/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To live in a place.") *e.g.* She resides in Toronto.[↗](../../reside/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: She resides in Toronto.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To be found in or belong to something.[↗](../../reside/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To be found in or belong to something.") *e.g.* Power resides with the people.[↗](../../reside/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Power resides with the people.") *Example:* The queen resides in a large palace.[↗](../../reside/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The queen resides in a large palace.") · All pupils who reside in the town may join the club.[↗](../../reside/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: All pupils who reside in the town may…") · He resided in Dublin for ten months.[↗](../../reside/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He resided in Dublin for ten months.") · Your address is where you reside.[↗](../../reside/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Your address is where you reside.") · Bats reside in the old barn.[↗](../../reside/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bats reside in the old barn.") · The power to change the rule resides with the council.[↗](../../reside/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The power to change the rule resides with…") · "Where do you reside when you are at home?" asked the shirt-collar.[↗](../../reside/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Where do you reside when you are at…") **residence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) A residence is a house or building where someone lives, especially a large or official one.[↗](../../residence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A residence is a house or building where…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Residence is the fact of living in a place.[↗](../../residence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Residence is the fact of living in a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK, Ireland) A hall of residence is a building where university students live.[↗](../../residence/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A hall of residence is a building where…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «In residence» means living or working at a place.[↗](../../residence/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «In residence» means living or working at a…") *Example:* The Prime Minister's official residence is 10 Downing Street.[↗](../../residence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Prime Minister's official residence is 10 Downing…") · Please write your place of residence on the form.[↗](../../residence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Please write your place of residence on the…") (formal)[↗](../../residence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: formal") · The duke's residence had 60 rooms.[↗](../../residence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The duke's residence had 60 rooms.") · My cousin lives in a hall of residence at university.[↗](../../residence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My cousin lives in a hall of residence…") · Our school has an author in residence this term.[↗](../../residence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our school has an author in residence this…") · A family of foxes has taken up residence under the shed.[↗](../../residence/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A family of foxes has taken up residence…") · Proof of residence is needed to join the library.[↗](../../residence/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Proof of residence is needed to join the…") (formal)[↗](../../residence/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: formal") · I hope, at any rate, that you are going to take up your residence here.”[↗](../../residence/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: I hope, at any rate, that you are…") **resident** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A resident is a person who lives in a place, such as a house, street, town or country.[↗](../../resident/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A resident is a person who lives in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A resident is also someone living in a hotel, care home or hospital for a time.[↗](../../resident/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A resident is also someone living in a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (adjective) Resident means living or working in a place.[↗](../../resident/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Resident means living or working in a place.") *e.g.* "our resident cat", "the resident artist".[↗](../../resident/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'our resident cat', 'the resident artist'.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (humorous) "The resident expert" is the person in a group who knows most about something.[↗](../../resident/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: 'The resident expert' is the person in a…") *Example:* Residents of our street had a big party.[↗](../../resident/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Residents of our street had a big party.") · The sign says "Parking for residents only".[↗](../../resident/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The sign says 'Parking for residents only'.") · Each of the 12 flats has 3 residents, so there are 36 residents in all.[↗](../../resident/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Each of the 12 flats has 3 residents,…") · My aunt is a resident of Canada.[↗](../../resident/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My aunt is a resident of Canada.") · The care home has forty residents.[↗](../../resident/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The care home has forty residents.") · Robins are resident birds here; they stay all winter.[↗](../../resident/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Robins are resident birds here; they stay all…") · Ask Sam, he is our resident computer expert.[↗](../../resident/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Ask Sam, he is our resident computer expert.") · The new residents moved in next door yesterday.[↗](../../resident/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The new residents moved in next door yesterday.") · He even found a house for his guest, and in this way Sentaro obtained his great wish and became a resident in the country of Perpetual Life.[↗](../../resident/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: He even found a house for his guest,…") **residential** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Residential describes an area where people live in homes, rather than shops or factories.[↗](../../residential/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Residential describes an area where people live in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A residential trip or course is one where you stay overnight.[↗](../../residential/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A residential trip or course is one where…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Residential can mean to do with living in a place.[↗](../../residential/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Residential can mean to do with living in…") *Example:* We live in a quiet residential street.[↗](../../residential/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We live in a quiet residential street.") · The speed limit is lower in residential areas.[↗](../../residential/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The speed limit is lower in residential areas.") · Our class is going on a residential trip to the lake.[↗](../../residential/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our class is going on a residential trip…") · The factory cannot be built in a residential area.[↗](../../residential/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The factory cannot be built in a residential…") · Grandma moved into a residential care home.[↗](../../residential/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma moved into a residential care home.") · On the map, residential areas are coloured yellow.[↗](../../residential/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: On the map, residential areas are coloured yellow.") **residual** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Left over after most of something has gone or been used.[↗](../../residual/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Left over after most of something has gone…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun, maths and science) An amount left over, or the difference between a real value and a predicted one.[↗](../../residual/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: An amount left over, or the difference between…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) residuals: money paid to actors when a show is shown again.[↗](../../residual/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: residuals: money paid to actors when a show…") *Example:* There was a residual smell of smoke in the room.[↗](../../residual/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a residual smell of smoke in…") · The oven gives off residual heat after it is switched off.[↗](../../residual/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The oven gives off residual heat after it…") · Pour away the residual water.[↗](../../residual/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Pour away the residual water.") · The residual amount after paying the bills was 40 dollars.[↗](../../residual/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The residual amount after paying the bills was…") · Some residual snow lay in the shade.[↗](../../residual/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Some residual snow lay in the shade.") · The cream left residual marks on the table.[↗](../../residual/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The cream left residual marks on the table.") **residue** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small amount of something that is left after the main part has gone or been used: a sticky residue on the table.[↗](../../residue/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A small amount of something that is left…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) The material left behind after evaporating, burning or filtering: salt is the residue when salty water dries.[↗](../../residue/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The material left behind after evaporating, burning or…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths, advanced) The remainder after dividing.[↗](../../residue/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The remainder after dividing.") *Example:* The tape left a sticky residue on the window.[↗](../../residue/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tape left a sticky residue on the…") · When the water evaporated, a white residue of salt was left.[↗](../../residue/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: When the water evaporated, a white residue of…") · The sand was the residue on the filter paper.[↗](../../residue/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The sand was the residue on the filter…") · Wash fruit to remove any residue.[↗](../../residue/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Wash fruit to remove any residue.") · After the fire, only a black residue remained.[↗](../../residue/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: After the fire, only a black residue remained.") · Divide 17 by 5: the residue (remainder) is 2.[↗](../../residue/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Divide 17 by 5: the residue remainder is…") · Surely the wrath of man shall praise Thee; the residue of wrath shalt Thou gird upon Thee.[↗](../../residue/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Surely the wrath of man shall praise Thee;…") (Writings PSA.76.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../residue/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.76.11, JPS 1917") · And the residue of Israel, of the priests, the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.[↗](../../residue/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And the residue of Israel, of the priests,…") (Writings NEH.11.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../residue/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.11.20, JPS 1917") · In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of His people; (Prophets ISA.28.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../residue/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: In that day shall the LORD of hosts…") **resign** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To resign is to leave your job or position by choice, often by telling your employer officially.[↗](../../resign/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To resign is to leave your job or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To resign yourself to something is to accept something bad that you cannot change.[↗](../../resign/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To resign yourself to something is to accept…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In chess, to resign is to give up the game before checkmate.[↗](../../resign/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In chess, to resign is to give up…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To resign can also mean to hand over something you are in charge of to someone else.[↗](../../resign/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To resign can also mean to hand over…") *Example:* The football manager resigned after the team lost again.[↗](../../resign/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The football manager resigned after the team lost…") · She resigned from her job to start her own business.[↗](../../resign/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She resigned from her job to start her…") · He resigned as captain of the team.[↗](../../resign/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He resigned as captain of the team.") · We resigned ourselves to a rainy holiday.[↗](../../resign/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We resigned ourselves to a rainy holiday.") · In chess, you can resign if you know you will lose.[↗](../../resign/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In chess, you can resign if you know…") · The minister was forced to resign.[↗](../../resign/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The minister was forced to resign.") · Mr Brown resigned and was replaced by Mrs Lee.[↗](../../resign/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Mr Brown resigned and was replaced by Mrs…") · AEthra at once resigned her charge, whereupon the brothers took leave of Athens, and, accompanied by Helen, returned to their native country.[↗](../../resign/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: AEthra at once resigned her charge, whereupon the…") · Resign thyself unto the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.[↗](../../resign/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Resign thyself unto the LORD, and wait patiently…") (Writings PSA.37.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resign/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.37.7, JPS 1917") **resignation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A resignation is when someone officially leaves their job by choice.[↗](../../resignation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A resignation is when someone officially leaves their…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A resignation is also the letter or announcement saying that you are leaving a job.[↗](../../resignation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A resignation is also the letter or announcement…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Resignation is calmly accepting something bad that you cannot change, as in "a sigh of resignation".[↗](../../resignation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Resignation is calmly accepting something bad that you…") *Example:* The football manager handed in his resignation after the team lost again.[↗](../../resignation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The football manager handed in his resignation after…") · She wrote a letter of resignation to her boss.[↗](../../resignation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She wrote a letter of resignation to her…") · People called for the minister's resignation.[↗](../../resignation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: People called for the minister's resignation.") · "Fine, I'll do my homework," he said with resignation.[↗](../../resignation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Fine, I'll do my homework,' he said with…") · The head teacher's resignation surprised everyone.[↗](../../resignation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The head teacher's resignation surprised everyone.") · We accepted the rainy weather with resignation and played board games.[↗](../../resignation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We accepted the rainy weather with resignation and…") · The frown was chased away by a look of Christian resignation.[↗](../../resignation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The frown was chased away by a look…") **resilience** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The ability to recover and keep going after something hard, sad or frightening; bouncing back.[↗](../../resilience/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The ability to recover and keep going after…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The ability of a material to spring back into shape after being bent, squashed or stretched.[↗](../../resilience/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The ability of a material to spring back…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The ability of a place, system or community to cope with problems like floods or power cuts.[↗](../../resilience/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The ability of a place, system or community…") *Example:* Learning to ride a bike takes resilience — you fall, then try again.[↗](../../resilience/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Learning to ride a bike takes resilience —…") · The team showed real resilience after losing the first match.[↗](../../resilience/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The team showed real resilience after losing the…") · Our class talked about how to build resilience.[↗](../../resilience/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our class talked about how to build resilience.") · Rubber has great resilience; it springs back into shape.[↗](../../resilience/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Rubber has great resilience; it springs back into…") · The village's resilience after the flood amazed everyone.[↗](../../resilience/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The village's resilience after the flood amazed everyone.") · Resilience doesn't mean never feeling sad; it means you keep going.[↗](../../resilience/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Resilience doesn't mean never feeling sad; it means…") [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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/31/) **32** [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/33/) … [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/) - ← previous: [page 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