--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 33 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/33/) [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 33 [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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[34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/34/) … [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/) **resilient** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A resilient person can recover quickly from hard times or disappointments and keep going.[↗](../../resilient/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A resilient person can recover quickly from hard…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A resilient material can bend or stretch and spring back into shape without breaking.[↗](../../resilient/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A resilient material can bend or stretch and…") *Example:* She was resilient and tried again after failing.[↗](../../resilient/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She was resilient and tried again after failing.") · Rubber is a resilient material.[↗](../../resilient/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Rubber is a resilient material.") · Children can be very resilient.[↗](../../resilient/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Children can be very resilient.") · Resilient people learn from mistakes.[↗](../../resilient/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Resilient people learn from mistakes.") · The town was resilient after the flood.[↗](../../resilient/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The town was resilient after the flood.") · The team showed it was resilient and won the next game.[↗](../../resilient/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The team showed it was resilient and won…") **resin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Resin is a thick, sticky liquid that comes out of some trees, especially pine trees, and becomes hard over time.[↗](../../resin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Resin is a thick, sticky liquid that comes…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Resin is also a man-made material, a kind of plastic, that is poured in liquid form and sets hard, used for glue, models and art.[↗](../../resin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Resin is also a man-made material, a kind…") *Example:* Sticky resin oozed from the pine tree's bark.[↗](../../resin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Sticky resin oozed from the pine tree's bark.") · Amber is old resin that has turned hard.[↗](../../resin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Amber is old resin that has turned hard.") · A tiny insect was trapped inside the resin long ago.[↗](../../resin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tiny insect was trapped inside the resin…") · The artist poured clear resin over the flowers.[↗](../../resin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The artist poured clear resin over the flowers.") · My hands smelled of pine resin after climbing the tree.[↗](../../resin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My hands smelled of pine resin after climbing…") · Resin glue sets very hard.[↗](../../resin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Resin glue sets very hard.") **resist** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To resist is to fight against something or refuse to accept it.[↗](../../resist/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To resist is to fight against something or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To resist something tempting is to stop yourself from doing or having it.[↗](../../resist/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To resist something tempting is to stop yourself…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To resist something like water, heat or damage is not to be harmed by it.[↗](../../resist/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To resist something like water, heat or damage…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In science, to resist means to slow down or oppose the flow of something, like electricity or movement.[↗](../../resist/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: In science, to resist means to slow down…") *Example:* I couldn't resist eating another biscuit.[↗](../../resist/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I couldn't resist eating another biscuit.") · This watch can resist water up to 50 metres.[↗](../../resist/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: This watch can resist water up to 50…") · The villagers resisted the invaders for weeks.[↗](../../resist/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The villagers resisted the invaders for weeks.") · The thief tried to resist arrest.[↗](../../resist/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The thief tried to resist arrest.") · Rubber resists the flow of electricity.[↗](../../resist/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Rubber resists the flow of electricity.") · She resisted the urge to laugh in assembly.[↗](../../resist/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She resisted the urge to laugh in assembly.") · The children resisted going to bed early.[↗](../../resist/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The children resisted going to bed early.") · The offer was very tempting, and Stan could not resist it.[↗](../../resist/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The offer was very tempting, and Stan could…") **resistance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Resistance is fighting against something or refusing to accept it.[↗](../../resistance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Resistance is fighting against something or refusing to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In science, a force that slows down a moving thing, like air resistance or water resistance.[↗](../../resistance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In science, a force that slows down a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In electricity, how much a material makes it hard for current to flow.[↗](../../resistance/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In electricity, how much a material makes it…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The ability of the body to fight illness, or of a germ to survive medicine.[↗](../../resistance/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: The ability of the body to fight illness,…") *Example:* Air resistance slows the parachute down.[↗](../../resistance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Air resistance slows the parachute down.") · Fish have streamlined bodies to reduce water resistance.[↗](../../resistance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Fish have streamlined bodies to reduce water resistance.") · Thin wires have more resistance.[↗](../../resistance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thin wires have more resistance.") · The people put up resistance against the invaders.[↗](../../resistance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The people put up resistance against the invaders.") · Exercise builds your resistance to illness.[↗](../../resistance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Exercise builds your resistance to illness.") · Some germs have resistance to antibiotics.[↗](../../resistance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Some germs have resistance to antibiotics.") · Friction and air resistance are forces.[↗](../../resistance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Friction and air resistance are forces.") · At length, after a great show of resistance, he fell heavily to the ground.[↗](../../resistance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: At length, after a great show of resistance,…") **resistant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Resistant means not harmed or affected by something: water-resistant, heat-resistant.[↗](../../resistant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Resistant means not harmed or affected by something:…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Resistant means against an idea or change and trying to stop it.[↗](../../resistant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Resistant means against an idea or change and…") *Example:* This coat is water-resistant.[↗](../../resistant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: This coat is water-resistant.") · Glass for ovens is heat-resistant.[↗](../../resistant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Glass for ovens is heat-resistant.") · Some plants are resistant to frost.[↗](../../resistant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Some plants are resistant to frost.") · The town was resistant to the new road.[↗](../../resistant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The town was resistant to the new road.") · We tested which material was most water-resistant.[↗](../../resistant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We tested which material was most water-resistant.") · Some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.[↗](../../resistant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.") **resolute** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Firmly decided about what to do and not giving up, even when it is hard.[↗](../../resolute/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Firmly decided about what to do and not…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Showing determination, as in «a resolute look».[↗](../../resolute/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Showing determination, as in «a resolute look».") *Example:* She was resolute: she would finish the race.[↗](../../resolute/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She was resolute: she would finish the race.") · The resolute explorers kept walking through the snow.[↗](../../resolute/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The resolute explorers kept walking through the snow.") · Badger was resolute that Toad must give up motor-cars.[↗](../../resolute/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Badger was resolute that Toad must give up…") · He gave a resolute shake of the head.[↗](../../resolute/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He gave a resolute shake of the head.") · With resolute effort, he learned his times tables.[↗](../../resolute/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: With resolute effort, he learned his times tables.") · The villagers made a resolute stand against the plan to cut the trees.[↗](../../resolute/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The villagers made a resolute stand against the…") · Her face was calm and resolute.[↗](../../resolute/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Her face was calm and resolute.") · The King's Son got some scratches too; but the sun shone on his path, and it is him that we will follow, for he was an excellent and resolute youth.[↗](../../resolute/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The King's Son got some scratches too; but…") **resolutely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a firm, determined way, without giving up or changing your mind.[↗](../../resolutely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In a firm, determined way, without giving up…") *Example:* He strode resolutely into the cave.[↗](../../resolutely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He strode resolutely into the cave.") · "Yes, mother," he said resolutely, "the time has come!"[↗](../../resolutely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Yes, mother,' he said resolutely, 'the time has…") **resolution** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A resolution is a firm decision to do or not do something, such as a New Year's resolution.[↗](../../resolution/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A resolution is a firm decision to do…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Resolution is solving or ending a problem, argument or conflict.[↗](../../resolution/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Resolution is solving or ending a problem, argument…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) A resolution is an official decision voted for by a group, like a council or the United Nations.[↗](../../resolution/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A resolution is an official decision voted for…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (science, computing) Resolution is how sharp and detailed a picture or screen is, measured in pixels.[↗](../../resolution/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Resolution is how sharp and detailed a picture…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (stories) The resolution is the part at the end of a story where the problem is solved.[↗](../../resolution/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: The resolution is the part at the end…") *Example:* My New Year's resolution is to read more books.[↗](../../resolution/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My New Year's resolution is to read more…") · The teacher helped us find a resolution to the argument.[↗](../../resolution/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher helped us find a resolution to…") · In the resolution, the lost dog finds its way home.[↗](../../resolution/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In the resolution, the lost dog finds its…") · The council passed a resolution to build a new park.[↗](../../resolution/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The council passed a resolution to build a…") · This photo has a high resolution, so it's very clear.[↗](../../resolution/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: This photo has a high resolution, so it's…") · She faced the hard climb with great resolution.[↗](../../resolution/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She faced the hard climb with great resolution.") · Conflict resolution means listening to both sides.[↗](../../resolution/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Conflict resolution means listening to both sides.") · Next morning he set to work to fulfil his good resolutions.[↗](../../resolution/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Next morning he set to work to fulfil…") · The Thirtieth Path is the Collecting Intelligence, and is so-called because Astrologers deduce from it the judgment of the Stars, and of the celestial signs, and the perfections of their science, according to the rules of their resolutions.[↗](../../resolution/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The Thirtieth Path is the Collecting Intelligence, and…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../resolution/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") **resolve** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To solve or settle a problem, argument or question.[↗](../../resolve/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To solve or settle a problem, argument or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To decide firmly to do something.[↗](../../resolve/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To decide firmly to do something.") *e.g.* She resolved to work harder.[↗](../../resolve/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: She resolved to work harder.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) Strong determination: show resolve.[↗](../../resolve/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Strong determination: show resolve.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (formal) To decide by voting.[↗](../../resolve/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To decide by voting.") *Example:* They resolved the argument by sharing the toy.[↗](../../resolve/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: They resolved the argument by sharing the toy.") · I resolved to read every night.[↗](../../resolve/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I resolved to read every night.") · The mystery was resolved in the last chapter.[↗](../../resolve/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The mystery was resolved in the last chapter.") · Her resolve to win was strong.[↗](../../resolve/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her resolve to win was strong.") · The meeting resolved to build a new playground.[↗](../../resolve/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The meeting resolved to build a new playground.") · The teacher helped us resolve the problem.[↗](../../resolve/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher helped us resolve the problem.") · So she lighted a torch, and set forth, resolving never to come back until Proserpina was discovered.[↗](../../resolve/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: So she lighted a torch, and set forth,…") · Among the divisions of Reuben there were great resolves of heart.[↗](../../resolve/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Among the divisions of Reuben there were great…") (Prophets JDG.5.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resolve/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.5.15, JPS 1917") **resolved** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Solved or settled.[↗](../../resolved/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Solved or settled.") *e.g.* The problem was resolved.[↗](../../resolved/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The problem was resolved.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Decided firmly.[↗](../../resolved/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Decided firmly.") *e.g.* She resolved to work harder.[↗](../../resolved/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: She resolved to work harder.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (adjective, formal) Determined; having made a firm decision: «I am resolved to win».[↗](../../resolved/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Determined; having made a firm decision: «I am…") *Example:* The argument was resolved when they said sorry.[↗](../../resolved/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The argument was resolved when they said sorry.") · She resolved to read a book every week.[↗](../../resolved/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She resolved to read a book every week.") · The mystery was finally resolved in the last chapter.[↗](../../resolved/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The mystery was finally resolved in the last…") · The puzzle was resolved in four steps.[↗](../../resolved/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The puzzle was resolved in four steps.") · The fault with the lights has been resolved.[↗](../../resolved/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The fault with the lights has been resolved.") · He was resolved to finish the race.[↗](../../resolved/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He was resolved to finish the race.") · Once the problem was resolved, everyone cheered.[↗](../../resolved/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Once the problem was resolved, everyone cheered.") · And this was what Theseus resolved to do.[↗](../../resolved/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And this was what Theseus resolved to do.") · Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out the inhabitants of those cities; but the Canaanites were resolved to dwell in that land.[↗](../../resolved/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive…") (Prophets JOS.17.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resolved/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOS.17.12, JPS 1917") · But the Amorites were resolved to dwell in Harheres, in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim; yet the hand of the house of Joseph prevailed, so that they became tributary.[↗](../../resolved/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: But the Amorites were resolved to dwell in…") (Prophets JDG.1.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resolved/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.1.35, JPS 1917") **resonating** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Making a deep, clear sound that continues or echoes.[↗](../../resonating/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Making a deep, clear sound that continues or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) Vibrating strongly because of a sound or vibration at the same frequency.[↗](../../resonating/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Vibrating strongly because of a sound or vibration…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Meaning a lot to someone because it matches their feelings or experience.[↗](../../resonating/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Meaning a lot to someone because it matches…") *Example:* The bell's sound kept resonating through the hall.[↗](../../resonating/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bell's sound kept resonating through the hall.") · The glass started resonating when she sang a high note.[↗](../../resonating/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The glass started resonating when she sang a…") · The guitar's hollow body is resonating, which makes it loud.[↗](../../resonating/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The guitar's hollow body is resonating, which makes…") · Her speech about kindness was resonating with the whole class.[↗](../../resonating/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her speech about kindness was resonating with the…") · The drum was resonating long after he hit it.[↗](../../resonating/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The drum was resonating long after he hit…") · The story is resonating with children all over the world.[↗](../../resonating/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The story is resonating with children all over…") **resort** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* noun A place where people go on holiday: «a seaside resort», «a ski resort».[↗](../../resort/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: noun A place where people go on holiday:…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* a last resort The thing you do only when nothing else works.[↗](../../resort/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: a last resort The thing you do only…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* verb resort to To do something, often bad or extreme, because other ways failed: «resort to cheating».[↗](../../resort/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: verb resort to To do something, often bad…") *Example:* We stayed at a seaside resort in the summer.[↗](../../resort/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We stayed at a seaside resort in the…") · Calling the fire brigade was a last resort.[↗](../../resort/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Calling the fire brigade was a last resort.") · Never resort to hitting; use words instead.[↗](../../resort/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Never resort to hitting; use words instead.") · The ski resort was packed with families.[↗](../../resort/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The ski resort was packed with families.") · She resorted to asking her little brother for help.[↗](../../resort/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She resorted to asking her little brother for…") · As a last resort, we ate cold beans.[↗](../../resort/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: As a last resort, we ate cold beans.") · "I love peace," he said, "and shall deeply regret having to resort to harsh measures.[↗](../../resort/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'I love peace,' he said, 'and shall deeply…") · in what place soever ye hear the sound of the horn, resort ye thither unto us; our God will fight for us.'[↗](../../resort/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: in what place soever ye hear the sound…") (Writings NEH.4.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resort/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.4.14, JPS 1917") · Be Thou to me a sheltering rock, whereunto I may continually resort, which Thou hast appointed to save me; for Thou art my rock and my fortress.[↗](../../resort/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Be Thou to me a sheltering rock, whereunto…") (Writings PSA.71.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resort/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.71.3, JPS 1917") **resound** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To resound is to make a loud sound that echoes.[↗](../../resound/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To resound is to make a loud sound…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To resound through a place is to fill it with sound.[↗](../../resound/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To resound through a place is to fill…") *Example:* Her laugh resounded through the hall.[↗](../../resound/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Her laugh resounded through the hall.") · The horn resounded across the valley.[↗](../../resound/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The horn resounded across the valley.") · The young lions have roared upon him, and let their voice resound; and they have made his land desolate, his cities are laid waste, without inhabitant.[↗](../../resound/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The young lions have roared upon him, and…") (Prophets JER.2.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resound/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.2.15, JPS 1917") **resource** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something useful that you can use to help you do a job, such as books, tools, money or time.[↗](../../resource/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Something useful that you can use to help…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Natural resources are useful things from nature, such as water, wood, oil, coal and soil.[↗](../../resource/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Natural resources are useful things from nature, such…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A person's skills and ideas that help them cope.[↗](../../resource/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A person's skills and ideas that help them…") *Example:* Water is a precious resource.[↗](../../resource/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Water is a precious resource.") · The library is a great resource for projects.[↗](../../resource/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The library is a great resource for projects.") · Coal and oil are non-renewable resources.[↗](../../resource/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Coal and oil are non-renewable resources.") · Wind and sunlight are renewable resources.[↗](../../resource/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Wind and sunlight are renewable resources.") · Our teacher shared online resources for the topic.[↗](../../resource/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our teacher shared online resources for the topic.") · We must not waste resources like paper and electricity.[↗](../../resource/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We must not waste resources like paper and…") · The island had few resources, so people traded.[↗](../../resource/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The island had few resources, so people traded.") · He was full of resource and courage, and finally outwitted and subdued all his foes.[↗](../../resource/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He was full of resource and courage, and…") · Nevertheless, this work is expensive, so in order to keep providing this resource, we have taken steps to prevent abuse by commercial parties, including placing technical restrictions on automated querying.[↗](../../resource/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Nevertheless, this work is expensive, so in order…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../resource/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") **resourceful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Good at finding quick, clever ways to deal with problems, using whatever is around.[↗](../../resourceful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Good at finding quick, clever ways to deal…") *Example:* The resourceful girl made a raft from barrels.[↗](../../resourceful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The resourceful girl made a raft from barrels.") · Be resourceful: use what you have in the box.[↗](../../resourceful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Be resourceful: use what you have in the…") · Robinson Crusoe was resourceful on his island.[↗](../../resourceful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Robinson Crusoe was resourceful on his island.") · The resourceful Mole found the door scraper in the snow.[↗](../../resourceful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The resourceful Mole found the door scraper in…") · Without a ruler, the resourceful boy measured with a book.[↗](../../resourceful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Without a ruler, the resourceful boy measured with…") · Our resourceful teacher made a game from bottle tops.[↗](../../resourceful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our resourceful teacher made a game from bottle…") **respect** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Respect is a feeling that someone or something is important and should be treated well.[↗](../../respect/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Respect is a feeling that someone or something…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To respect someone is to treat them politely and fairly and value their feelings and choices.[↗](../../respect/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To respect someone is to treat them politely…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To respect a rule or a place is to follow it or take care of it.[↗](../../respect/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To respect a rule or a place is…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «In this respect» means in this way or detail.[↗](../../respect/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: «In this respect» means in this way or…") *Example:* Treat everyone with respect.[↗](../../respect/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Treat everyone with respect.") · We respect each other's opinions.[↗](../../respect/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We respect each other's opinions.") · Respect the rules of the pool.[↗](../../respect/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Respect the rules of the pool.") · She earned the team's respect.[↗](../../respect/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She earned the team's respect.") · Respect people who are different from you.[↗](../../respect/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Respect people who are different from you.") · Respect nature: take your litter home.[↗](../../respect/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Respect nature: take your litter home.") · Respect someone's «no».[↗](../../respect/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Respect someone's «no».") · The boy listened with respect to the old man's story.[↗](../../respect/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The boy listened with respect to the old…") · She felt such respect for what he knew\![↗](../../respect/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: She felt such respect for what he knew!") · And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering; (Torah GEN.4.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respect/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD had respect unto Abel and…") · but unto Cain and to his offering He had not respect.[↗](../../respect/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: but unto Cain and to his offering He…") (Torah GEN.4.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respect/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.4.5, JPS 1917") · And I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you; and will establish My covenant with you.[↗](../../respect/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And I will have respect unto you, and…") (Torah LEV.26.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respect/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.26.9, JPS 1917") · To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.[↗](../../respect/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: To have respect of persons in judgment is…") (Writings PRO.24.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respect/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.24.23, JPS 1917") · I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways.[↗](../../respect/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have…") (Writings PSA.119.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respect/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.119.15, JPS 1917") · 'How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect the persons of the wicked?[↗](../../respect/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: 'How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect…") (Writings PSA.82.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respect/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.82.2, JPS 1917") **respectability** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Being respected by others, and having a good name in the eyes of society.[↗](../../respectability/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Being respected by others, and having a good…") *Example:* The family cared a great deal for respectability.[↗](../../respectability/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The family cared a great deal for respectability.") · She wanted respectability more than fun.[↗](../../respectability/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She wanted respectability more than fun.") **respectable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thought by people to be good, honest and proper in the way you live and behave.[↗](../../respectable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thought by people to be good, honest and…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Decent and good enough to be seen: «Put on something respectable for the wedding.».[↗](../../respectable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Decent and good enough to be seen: «Put…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Fairly good or fairly large, though not excellent: «a respectable score», «a respectable sum of money».[↗](../../respectable/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Fairly good or fairly large, though not excellent:…") *Example:* Comb your hair and look respectable for the photo.[↗](../../respectable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Comb your hair and look respectable for the…") · They were a respectable family who never missed church on Sunday.[↗](../../respectable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: They were a respectable family who never missed…") · Our team scored a respectable 45 points.[↗](../../respectable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team scored a respectable 45 points.") · The Badger said that a respectable animal does not drive cars into ponds.[↗](../../respectable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The Badger said that a respectable animal does…") · She saved a respectable amount of money for her holiday.[↗](../../respectable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She saved a respectable amount of money for…") · Keep a respectable distance from the edge of the cliff.[↗](../../respectable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep a respectable distance from the edge of…") · His old coat was patched but still respectable.[↗](../../respectable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: His old coat was patched but still respectable.") · "Here's a nice end for a respectable blacksmith!"[↗](../../respectable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Here's a nice end for a respectable blacksmith!'") **respectful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Showing respect: being polite and considerate to other people, their feelings, things and beliefs.[↗](../../respectful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Showing respect: being polite and considerate to other…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Treating places, animals and nature with care.[↗](../../respectful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Treating places, animals and nature with care.") *Example:* Be respectful and listen when others are talking.[↗](../../respectful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Be respectful and listen when others are talking.") · We were respectful and quiet in the museum.[↗](../../respectful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We were respectful and quiet in the museum.") · It's respectful to knock before you go into a room.[↗](../../respectful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: It's respectful to knock before you go into…") · Be respectful of other people's beliefs and cultures.[↗](../../respectful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Be respectful of other people's beliefs and cultures.") · The crowd stood in respectful silence.[↗](../../respectful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The crowd stood in respectful silence.") · He spoke respectfully to the old man.[↗](../../respectful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He spoke respectfully to the old man.") · Being respectful to animals means not teasing them.[↗](../../respectful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Being respectful to animals means not teasing them.") · But the Dogs kept them all at a respectful distance, and the Sheep grazed in perfect safety.[↗](../../respectful/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: But the Dogs kept them all at a…") [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/) 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