--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 34 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/34/) [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 34 [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/) … [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/33/) **34** [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/35/) … [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/) **respectfully** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Respectfully means in a polite way that shows you value someone and their feelings.[↗](../../respectfully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Respectfully means in a polite way that shows…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Respectfully» is also used when politely disagreeing: «Respectfully, I think you are wrong.».[↗](../../respectfully/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «Respectfully» is also used when politely disagreeing: «Respectfully,…") *Example:* Please listen respectfully when someone else is talking.[↗](../../respectfully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Please listen respectfully when someone else is talking.") · He respectfully asked the teacher for more time.[↗](../../respectfully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He respectfully asked the teacher for more time.") · We stood respectfully during the minute's silence.[↗](../../respectfully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We stood respectfully during the minute's silence.") · I respectfully disagree with your idea.[↗](../../respectfully/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I respectfully disagree with your idea.") · Treat other people's things respectfully.[↗](../../respectfully/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Treat other people's things respectfully.") · She spoke respectfully to the old man at the bus stop.[↗](../../respectfully/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She spoke respectfully to the old man at…") · He stopped, and respectfully took off his cap.[↗](../../respectfully/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He stopped, and respectfully took off his cap.") · Magazines and periodicals are respectfully requested to serid copies of their reviews of this thesis to the author, P. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../respectfully/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Magazines and periodicals are respectfully requested to serid…") **respective** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Respective means belonging to each one of the people or things just named, in the same order.[↗](../../respective/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Respective means belonging to each one of the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) «Respectively» (adverb) means «in the order just given».[↗](../../respective/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «Respectively» adverb means «in the order just given».") *Example:* After the party, the children went back to their respective homes.[↗](../../respective/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: After the party, the children went back to…") · Sam and Mia scored 7 and 9 points respectively.[↗](../../respective/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Sam and Mia scored 7 and 9 points…") · The two teams sat in their respective changing rooms.[↗](../../respective/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The two teams sat in their respective changing…") · The boxes weigh 3 kg and 5 kg respectively.[↗](../../respective/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The boxes weigh 3 kg and 5 kg…") · Each pupil read their respective part of the play.[↗](../../respective/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Each pupil read their respective part of the…") · Ben and Lily have $12 and $20 respectively; how much do they have together?[↗](../../respective/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Ben and Lily have $12 and $20 respectively;…") · All rose up as if from deep slumber, and went to their respective homes.[↗](../../respective/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: All rose up as if from deep slumber,…") · They are only a combination of two, three, and four strokes, to indicate the respective numbers.[↗](../../respective/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: They are only a combination of two, three,…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../respective/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") · George Boole inThe Laws of Thought, London 1854, p. 48, also says: "The respective interpretations of the symbols 0 and 1 in the system of Logic are Nothing and Universe."[↗](../../respective/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: George Boole inThe Laws of Thought, London 1854,…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../respective/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **respectively** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In the same order as the things just mentioned; each one matching the one in the same place in a list.[↗](../../respectively/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: In the same order as the things just…") *Example:* Tom and Sue have 5 and 8 apples respectively.[↗](../../respectively/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom and Sue have 5 and 8 apples…") · The red and blue teams scored 12 and 15 points respectively.[↗](../../respectively/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The red and blue teams scored 12 and…") · The boxes weigh 3 kg and 7 kg respectively.[↗](../../respectively/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The boxes weigh 3 kg and 7 kg…") · Ann and Ben are 9 and 11 years old respectively.[↗](../../respectively/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Ann and Ben are 9 and 11 years…") · The first and second prizes are 50 and 20 dollars respectively.[↗](../../respectively/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The first and second prizes are 50 and…") · The three occurrences of the root SPR that follow, “with ספר SPR and ספר SPR and ספור SPWR”, are here interpreted respectively as סָפַר safar ‘to count’, representing counting/mahetmatics; סֵפר sefer ‘scroll, book’, representing writing; and סִפּוּר sippur, representing speech.[↗](../../respectively/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The three occurrences of the root SPR that…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../respectively/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") **respiration** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Breathing: taking air into the lungs and letting it out.[↗](../../respiration/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Breathing: taking air into the lungs and letting…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) The process in all living cells that uses oxygen and food (glucose) to release energy, giving off carbon dioxide and water.[↗](../../respiration/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The process in all living cells that uses…") *Example:* Respiration happens in every living cell.[↗](../../respiration/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Respiration happens in every living cell.") · Respiration releases energy from food.[↗](../../respiration/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Respiration releases energy from food.") · Plants carry out respiration all the time, even at night.[↗](../../respiration/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants carry out respiration all the time, even…") · After running, my rate of respiration was 30 breaths a minute.[↗](../../respiration/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: After running, my rate of respiration was 30…") · Artificial respiration can save a life.[↗](../../respiration/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Artificial respiration can save a life.") · Respiration produces carbon dioxide and water.[↗](../../respiration/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Respiration produces carbon dioxide and water.") **respiratory** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To do with breathing and the parts of the body we breathe with: the nose, windpipe and lungs.[↗](../../respiratory/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To do with breathing and the parts of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (medicine) Affecting the breathing system, like a respiratory infection.[↗](../../respiratory/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Affecting the breathing system, like a respiratory infection.") *Example:* The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system.[↗](../../respiratory/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The lungs are the main organs of the…") · A cold is a respiratory infection.[↗](../../respiratory/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A cold is a respiratory infection.") · Smoking damages the respiratory system.[↗](../../respiratory/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Smoking damages the respiratory system.") · Asthma is a respiratory condition.[↗](../../respiratory/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Asthma is a respiratory condition.") · The doctor counted her respiratory rate — how many breaths a minute.[↗](../../respiratory/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor counted her respiratory rate — how…") · Fish have gills instead of lungs in their respiratory system.[↗](../../respiratory/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Fish have gills instead of lungs in their…") **respire** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To breathe.[↗](../../respire/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To breathe.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) To carry out respiration: to release energy from food (glucose) in the cells, usually using oxygen and giving out carbon dioxide and water.[↗](../../respire/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To carry out respiration: to release energy from…") *Example:* All living things respire.[↗](../../respire/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: All living things respire.") · Plants respire day and night, not just in the dark.[↗](../../respire/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants respire day and night, not just in…") · When you run, your muscles respire faster.[↗](../../respire/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: When you run, your muscles respire faster.") · Yeast respires and makes bubbles of gas.[↗](../../respire/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Yeast respires and makes bubbles of gas.") · Fish respire using oxygen dissolved in water.[↗](../../respire/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Fish respire using oxygen dissolved in water.") · Seeds respire as they germinate.[↗](../../respire/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Seeds respire as they germinate.") **respite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A short rest or break from something hard, painful or unpleasant.[↗](../../respite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A short rest or break from something hard,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (care) A short break for someone who looks after an ill or disabled person, when someone else takes over; called respite care.[↗](../../respite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A short break for someone who looks after…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (law, old) A delay given before a punishment.[↗](../../respite/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A delay given before a punishment.") *Example:* The shade gave us a respite from the hot sun.[↗](../../respite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The shade gave us a respite from the…") · The rain stopped for a short respite.[↗](../../respite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The rain stopped for a short respite.") · The weekend was a respite from tests.[↗](../../respite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The weekend was a respite from tests.") · His little sister goes to respite care once a month so the family can rest.[↗](../../respite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: His little sister goes to respite care once…") · The soldiers fought without respite.[↗](../../respite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The soldiers fought without respite.") · Lunch break is a welcome respite.[↗](../../respite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Lunch break is a welcome respite.") · When the year was over, she begged so hard for another year’s respite that it was granted to her.[↗](../../respite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: When the year was over, she begged so…") · But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken.[↗](../../respite/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite,…") (Torah EXO.8.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respite/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.8.15, JPS 1917") · Their heart cried unto the Lord: 'O wall of the daughter of Zion, let tears run down like a river day and night; give thyself no respite; let not the apple of thine eye cease.[↗](../../respite/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Their heart cried unto the Lord: 'O wall…") (Writings LAM.2.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respite/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings LAM.2.18, JPS 1917") · And the elders of Jabesh said unto him: 'Give us seven days' respite, that we may send messengers unto all the borders of Israel; and then, if there be none to deliver us, we will come out to thee.'[↗](../../respite/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the elders of Jabesh said unto him:…") (Prophets 1SA.11.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respite/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.11.3, JPS 1917") **resplendent** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Shining brightly and very splendid, so that it is hard not to look at it.[↗](../../resplendent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Shining brightly and very splendid, so that it…") *Example:* The Tenth Path is the Resplendent Intelligence, because it is exalted above every bead, and sits on the throne of BINAH (the Intelligence spoken of in the Third Path).[↗](../../resplendent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Tenth Path is the Resplendent Intelligence, because…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../resplendent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887") · The Tenth Path is the Resplendent Intelligence, because it is exalted above every head, and sits on the throne of Bmah, (the Intelligence spoken of in the Third Path).[↗](../../resplendent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Tenth Path is the Resplendent Intelligence, because…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../resplendent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") · The queen wore a resplendent gown.[↗](../../resplendent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The queen wore a resplendent gown.") · The palace was resplendent with gold.[↗](../../resplendent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The palace was resplendent with gold.") **respond** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To respond means to answer, by speaking or writing.[↗](../../respond/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To respond means to answer, by speaking or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To respond means to react to something by doing something.[↗](../../respond/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To respond means to react to something by…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To respond to treatment means to start getting better.[↗](../../respond/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To respond to treatment means to start getting…") *Example:* Please respond to the email.[↗](../../respond/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Please respond to the email.") · Plants respond to light by growing towards it.[↗](../../respond/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants respond to light by growing towards it.") · The firefighters responded to the call in minutes.[↗](../../respond/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The firefighters responded to the call in minutes.") · She didn't respond when I called her name.[↗](../../respond/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She didn't respond when I called her name.") · The patient is responding well to the medicine.[↗](../../respond/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The patient is responding well to the medicine.") · How did the character respond to the bad news?[↗](../../respond/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: How did the character respond to the bad…") · "Yes, sir," responded Charley, gravely, "dat's so."[↗](../../respond/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Yes, sir,' responded Charley, gravely, 'dat's so.'") · And the earth shall respond to the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall respond to Jezreel.[↗](../../respond/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And the earth shall respond to the corn,…") (Prophets HOS.2.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respond/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HOS.2.24, JPS 1917") · And it shall come to pass in that day, I will respond, saith the LORD, I will respond to the heavens, and they shall respond to the earth; (Prophets HOS.2.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respond/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And it shall come to pass in that…") · Ephraim shall say: 'What have I to do any more with idols?'[↗](../../respond/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Ephraim shall say: 'What have I to do…") As for Me, I respond and look on him; I am like a leafy cypress-tree; from Me is thy fruit found.[↗](../../respond/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: As for Me, I respond and look on…") (Prophets HOS.14.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../respond/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HOS.14.9, JPS 1917") **respondent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who answers a survey, questionnaire or question.[↗](../../respondent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who answers a survey, questionnaire or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (law) The person who must answer a case in court, especially in a divorce or appeal.[↗](../../respondent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The person who must answer a case in…") *Example:* We asked 30 respondents what their favourite fruit was.[↗](../../respondent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We asked 30 respondents what their favourite fruit…") · Most respondents said they walk to school.[↗](../../respondent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Most respondents said they walk to school.") · Half of the respondents chose the beach.[↗](../../respondent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Half of the respondents chose the beach.") · Each respondent filled in a short form.[↗](../../respondent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Each respondent filled in a short form.") · In the court case, the respondent had a lawyer.[↗](../../respondent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the court case, the respondent had a…") · The survey had 100 respondents.[↗](../../respondent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The survey had 100 respondents.") **response** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A response is an answer or reply to a question, letter or message.[↗](../../response/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A response is an answer or reply to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A response is also something you do because of something else, a reaction.[↗](../../response/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A response is also something you do because…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In science, a response is how a living thing reacts to a change (a stimulus).[↗](../../response/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In science, a response is how a living…") *Example:* I sent a message but got no response.[↗](../../response/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I sent a message but got no response.") · Her response was a big smile.[↗](../../response/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her response was a big smile.") · Plants grow towards light in response to it.[↗](../../response/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants grow towards light in response to it.") · The fire brigade's response was very fast.[↗](../../response/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The fire brigade's response was very fast.") · Write your response in full sentences.[↗](../../response/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Write your response in full sentences.") · In response to the storm, the school closed.[↗](../../response/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In response to the storm, the school closed.") · The pupils of our eyes get smaller in response to bright light.[↗](../../response/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The pupils of our eyes get smaller in…") · The little boy made no response.[↗](../../response/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The little boy made no response.") · A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.[↗](../../response/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: A servant will not be corrected by words;…") (Writings PRO.29.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../response/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.29.19, JPS 1917") **responsibility** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A responsibility is a duty or job you are expected to do or look after («Feeding the fish is my responsibility»).[↗](../../responsibility/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A responsibility is a duty or job you…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Responsibility is being trusted to do the right thing and to take care without being watched.[↗](../../responsibility/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Responsibility is being trusted to do the right…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Responsibility for something bad means being the one who caused it or should own up to it («take responsibility for the broken window»).[↗](../../responsibility/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Responsibility for something bad means being the one…") *Example:* Looking after the class hamster is a big responsibility.[↗](../../responsibility/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Looking after the class hamster is a big…") · It is your responsibility to pack your PE kit.[↗](../../responsibility/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: It is your responsibility to pack your PE…") · He took responsibility for breaking the vase and said sorry.[↗](../../responsibility/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He took responsibility for breaking the vase and…") · Being a prefect comes with responsibilities.[↗](../../responsibility/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Being a prefect comes with responsibilities.") · The lifeguard has responsibility for everyone in the pool.[↗](../../responsibility/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The lifeguard has responsibility for everyone in the…") · Every right comes with a responsibility.[↗](../../responsibility/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Every right comes with a responsibility.") · My sister is showing more responsibility now that she is ten.[↗](../../responsibility/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: My sister is showing more responsibility now that…") · Who has responsibility for locking the door?[↗](../../responsibility/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Who has responsibility for locking the door?") **responsible** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* If you are responsible for something, it is your job or duty to look after it or do it.[↗](../../responsible/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: If you are responsible for something, it is…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* If you are responsible for something that happened, you caused it and can be blamed or praised.[↗](../../responsible/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: If you are responsible for something that happened,…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A responsible person is sensible and can be trusted to do the right thing.[↗](../../responsible/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A responsible person is sensible and can be…") *Example:* I am responsible for watering the class plants.[↗](../../responsible/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I am responsible for watering the class plants.") · Who is responsible for this mess?[↗](../../responsible/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Who is responsible for this mess?") · She is very responsible and always does her homework.[↗](../../responsible/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She is very responsible and always does her…") · A responsible adult must come on the trip.[↗](../../responsible/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A responsible adult must come on the trip.") · Be responsible online and never share your password.[↗](../../responsible/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Be responsible online and never share your password.") · The storm was responsible for the power cut.[↗](../../responsible/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The storm was responsible for the power cut.") · Owning a pet means being responsible for it.[↗](../../responsible/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Owning a pet means being responsible for it.") · “No, no,” Mr. Darling always said, “I am responsible for it all.[↗](../../responsible/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: “No, no,” Mr. Darling always said, “I am…") · + Keep it legal Whatever your use, remember that you are responsible for ensuring that what you are doing is legal.[↗](../../responsible/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: + Keep it legal Whatever your use, remember…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../responsible/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") **rest** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The rest is what is left over after some part has been taken or used.[↗](../../rest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The rest is what is left over after…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The rest can mean the other people or things: «The rest of the class went home».[↗](../../rest/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The rest can mean the other people or…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A rest is a time when you stop and relax or sleep.[↗](../../rest/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A rest is a time when you stop…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To rest is to relax, or to lie or lean on something.[↗](../../rest/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To rest is to relax, or to lie…") *Example:* Tom gives 3 pencils to Anna and the rest to Ben.[↗](../../rest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom gives 3 pencils to Anna and the…") · Sam keeps 3 stamps and gives the rest to Mia.[↗](../../rest/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Sam keeps 3 stamps and gives the rest…") · 5 of the 12 children are boys; the rest are girls.[↗](../../rest/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: 5 of the 12 children are boys; the…") · We had a rest after the long walk.[↗](../../rest/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We had a rest after the long walk.") · I'll eat the rest of my sandwich later.[↗](../../rest/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: I'll eat the rest of my sandwich later.") · Rest your leg until it gets better.[↗](../../rest/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Rest your leg until it gets better.") · The ladder was resting against the wall.[↗](../../rest/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The ladder was resting against the wall.") · In science, a ball at rest is not moving.[↗](../../rest/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: In science, a ball at rest is not…") · And Jacob fed the rest of Laban's flocks.[↗](../../rest/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And Jacob fed the rest of Laban's flocks.") (Torah GEN.30.36, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rest/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.30.36, JPS 1917") · So the people rested on the seventh day.[↗](../../rest/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: So the people rested on the seventh day.") (Torah EXO.16.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rest/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.16.30, JPS 1917") · And He said: 'My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.'[↗](../../rest/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And He said: 'My presence shall go with…") (Torah EXO.33.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rest/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.33.14, JPS 1917") · And the land had rest from war.[↗](../../rest/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And the land had rest from war.") (Prophets JOS.11.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rest/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOS.11.23, JPS 1917") · And the land had rest forty years.[↗](../../rest/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And the land had rest forty years.") (Prophets JDG.3.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rest/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.3.11, JPS 1917") · And the land had rest fourscore years.[↗](../../rest/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And the land had rest fourscore years.") (Prophets JDG.3.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rest/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.3.30, JPS 1917") **restart** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To restart means to start something again after it has stopped.[↗](../../restart/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To restart means to start something again after…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To restart a computer or phone means to switch it off and on again.[↗](../../restart/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To restart a computer or phone means to…") *Example:* Try restarting the laptop if it freezes.[↗](../../restart/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Try restarting the laptop if it freezes.") · The match restarted after the rain stopped.[↗](../../restart/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The match restarted after the rain stopped.") · We had to restart the race because of a false start.[↗](../../restart/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We had to restart the race because of…") · The lesson restarted after the fire drill.[↗](../../restart/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The lesson restarted after the fire drill.") · The music stopped, then restarted.[↗](../../restart/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The music stopped, then restarted.") · Press the button to restart the level.[↗](../../restart/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Press the button to restart the level.") **restate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To restate something is to say it again, often in different, clearer words.[↗](../../restate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To restate something is to say it again,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To restate a rule, view or promise is to say it again firmly.[↗](../../restate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To restate a rule, view or promise is…") *Example:* Start your answer by restating the question.[↗](../../restate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Start your answer by restating the question.") · Can you restate the problem in your own words?[↗](../../restate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Can you restate the problem in your own…") · The conclusion restates the main point of the essay.[↗](../../restate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The conclusion restates the main point of the…") · The head teacher restated the rule about phones.[↗](../../restate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The head teacher restated the rule about phones.") · When I restated the problem, I saw it was a subtraction.[↗](../../restate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: When I restated the problem, I saw it…") · She restated her promise to help.[↗](../../restate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She restated her promise to help.") · Restate the fact more simply for younger children.[↗](../../restate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Restate the fact more simply for younger children.") **restatement** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Saying or writing something again, often in different or clearer words.[↗](../../restatement/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Saying or writing something again, often in different…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A new or changed version of a statement, such as a rule or account.[↗](../../restatement/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A new or changed version of a statement,…") *Example:* Your conclusion should include a restatement of your opinion.[↗](../../restatement/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Your conclusion should include a restatement of your…") · Start your answer with a restatement of the question.[↗](../../restatement/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Start your answer with a restatement of the…") · The teacher's restatement of the rule made it clearer.[↗](../../restatement/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher's restatement of the rule made it…") · The company issued a restatement of last year's figures.[↗](../../restatement/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The company issued a restatement of last year's…") · His speech was just a restatement of what he said before.[↗](../../restatement/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: His speech was just a restatement of what…") · A restatement in simple words helps younger children.[↗](../../restatement/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A restatement in simple words helps younger children.") **restaurant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served there.[↗](../../restaurant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A place where people pay to sit and…") *Example:* We went to a restaurant for Dad's birthday.[↗](../../restaurant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We went to a restaurant for Dad's birthday.") · The restaurant was full, so we waited for a table.[↗](../../restaurant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The restaurant was full, so we waited for…") · I ordered pasta at the Italian restaurant.[↗](../../restaurant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I ordered pasta at the Italian restaurant.") · The bill at the restaurant came to 48 dollars.[↗](../../restaurant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The bill at the restaurant came to 48…") · Four friends shared the restaurant bill equally.[↗](../../restaurant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Four friends shared the restaurant bill equally.") · Remember to say thank you to the waiter.[↗](../../restaurant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Remember to say thank you to the waiter.") · The restaurant kitchen must be very clean.[↗](../../restaurant/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The restaurant kitchen must be very clean.") **restful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Calm and peaceful, helping you to relax.[↗](../../restful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Calm and peaceful, helping you to relax.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Giving good rest, such as restful sleep.[↗](../../restful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Giving good rest, such as restful sleep.") *Example:* We had a restful day at the beach.[↗](../../restful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We had a restful day at the beach.") · Soft music is restful before bed.[↗](../../restful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Soft music is restful before bed.") · Pale blue is a restful colour for a bedroom.[↗](../../restful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Pale blue is a restful colour for a…") · After a restful night's sleep I felt great.[↗](../../restful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: After a restful night's sleep I felt great.") · The garden is a restful place to read.[↗](../../restful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The garden is a restful place to read.") · Screens before bed can make sleep less restful.[↗](../../restful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Screens before bed can make sleep less restful.") **resting** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* lying down, sleeping or relaxing to get back strength.[↗](../../resting/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: lying down, sleeping or relaxing to get back…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (euphemism, humorous, UK) of an actor: out of work, with no part in a play or film.[↗](../../resting/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: of an actor: out of work, with no…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* lying or leaning on something ("resting on the table").[↗](../../resting/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: lying or leaning on something 'resting on the…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (euphemism) dead and buried ("resting in peace").[↗](../../resting/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: dead and buried 'resting in peace'.") *Example:* The baby is resting after her feed.[↗](../../resting/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby is resting after her feed.") · Please be quiet, Grandpa is resting.[↗](../../resting/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Please be quiet, Grandpa is resting.") · "Are you in anything at the moment?" "[↗](../../resting/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Are you in anything at the moment?' '") No, I'm resting," said the actor.[↗](../../resting/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: No, I'm resting,' said the actor.") · My uncle has been resting for a year; he works in a café now.[↗](../../resting/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My uncle has been resting for a year;…") · The bike was resting against the wall.[↗](../../resting/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bike was resting against the wall.") · Here lies Mary, resting in peace.[↗](../../resting/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Here lies Mary, resting in peace.") · Your heart rate when resting is lower than after running.[↗](../../resting/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Your heart rate when resting is lower than…") · After resting a few minutes longer, they set out again.[↗](../../resting/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: After resting a few minutes longer, they set…") · For he saw a resting-place that it was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and he bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant under task-work (Torah GEN.49.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resting/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: For he saw a resting-place that it was…") · And they set forward from the mount of the LORD three days' journey; and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them three days' journey, to seek out a resting-place for them.[↗](../../resting/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And they set forward from the mount of…") (Torah NUM.10.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resting/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.10.33, JPS 1917") · It derives from the root נפ״שׁ NPSh, having to do with breathing, refreshing, and resting; its etymological relationships with curiously similar roots like נשׁ״ם NShM ‘to breathe, pant’, נשׁ״ף NShP ‘to blow’, and נשׁ״ב NShB ‘to blow’ are unclear.[↗](../../resting/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: It derives from the root נפ״שׁ NPSh, having…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../resting/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") · And where is the place that may be My resting-place?[↗](../../resting/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And where is the place that may be…") (Prophets ISA.66.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resting/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.66.1, JPS 1917") · Arise, O LORD, unto Thy resting-place; Thou, and the ark of Thy strength.[↗](../../resting/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Arise, O LORD, unto Thy resting-place; Thou, and…") (Writings PSA.132.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resting/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.132.8, JPS 1917") · O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no resting-place.[↗](../../resting/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: O earth, cover not thou my blood, and…") (Writings JOB.16.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../resting/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.16.18, JPS 1917") [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/) … [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/33/) **34** [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/35/) … [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 33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/33/) - next →: [page 35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/35/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)