📖 R — The English dictionary · page 23

related — Everyday, meaning 1: Related means connected in some way: «The two questions are related.».↗tree and pragmatics of: Related means connected in some way: «The two… Everyday, meaning 2: Related means in the same family: «We are related — she is my cousin.».↗tree and pragmatics of: Related means in the same family: «We are… Everyday, meaning 3: It is also the past of «relate»: to tell a story, or to understand someone's feelings.↗tree and pragmatics of: It is also the past of «relate»: to… Example: Are you related to Mrs Brown?↗tree and pragmatics of: Are you related to Mrs Brown? · Lions and house cats are related.↗tree and pragmatics of: Lions and house cats are related. · Addition and subtraction are related.↗tree and pragmatics of: Addition and subtraction are related. · Write a sentence related to the picture.↗tree and pragmatics of: Write a sentence related to the picture. · The two crimes were related.↗tree and pragmatics of: The two crimes were related. · My cousins and I are related through my mum.↗tree and pragmatics of: My cousins and I are related through my… · Many school closures were weather-related.↗tree and pragmatics of: Many school closures were weather-related. · And as they flew the angel related the history.↗tree and pragmatics of: And as they flew the angel related the…

relation — Everyday, meaning 1: A member of your family; a relative.↗tree and pragmatics of: A member of your family; a relative. e.g. All our relations came for the party.↗tree and pragmatics of: All our relations came for the party. Everyday, meaning 2: A connection between two or more things: the relation between speed and time.↗tree and pragmatics of: A connection between two or more things: the… Everyday, meaning 3: «Relations» are the way people or groups get on with each other: good relations between neighbours.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Relations» are the way people or groups get… Everyday, meaning 4: «In relation to» (formal) means about or compared with.↗tree and pragmatics of: «In relation to» formal means about or compared… Everyday, meaning 5: (maths) A rule that connects numbers or things, like «is greater than».↗tree and pragmatics of: A rule that connects numbers or things, like… Example: My aunt is my closest relation in Canada.↗tree and pragmatics of: My aunt is my closest relation in Canada. · Is there a relation between sleep and test scores?↗tree and pragmatics of: Is there a relation between sleep and test… · The two numbers have a simple relation: the second is double the first.↗tree and pragmatics of: The two numbers have a simple relation: the… · The two teams have good relations.↗tree and pragmatics of: The two teams have good relations. · Write the answer in relation to the question.↗tree and pragmatics of: Write the answer in relation to the question. · We have relations all over Australia.↗tree and pragmatics of: We have relations all over Australia. · The story bears no relation to the facts.↗tree and pragmatics of: The story bears no relation to the facts. · «Greater than» is a relation between numbers.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Greater than» is a relation between numbers. · So close is the resemblance, indeed, that it is impossible not to surmise an historical relation between the two.↗tree and pragmatics of: So close is the resemblance, indeed, that it… · The relation they bear to each other is variously explained.↗tree and pragmatics of: The relation they bear to each other is… (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according… · However, that may be, I hope I have at least succeeded in removing some obstacles to a better understanding of the Sefer Yetzira and the Pythafrorean philosophy and their relation to each other.↗tree and pragmatics of: However, that may be, I hope I have… (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…

relations — Everyday, meaning 1: Members of your family: aunts, uncles, cousins (relatives).↗tree and pragmatics of: Members of your family: aunts, uncles, cousins relatives. Everyday, meaning 2: The way people, groups or countries deal with each other: good relations between neighbours.↗tree and pragmatics of: The way people, groups or countries deal with… Everyday, meaning 3: (formal) Connections between things.↗tree and pragmatics of: Connections between things. Everyday, meaning 4: (euphemism, formal) «Sexual relations» is a polite phrase for sex.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Sexual relations» is a polite phrase for sex. Example: All my relations came to the wedding.↗tree and pragmatics of: All my relations came to the wedding. · We have relations in Canada.↗tree and pragmatics of: We have relations in Canada. · Relations between the two countries improved.↗tree and pragmatics of: Relations between the two countries improved. · The class has good relations with the teacher.↗tree and pragmatics of: The class has good relations with the teacher. · A distant relation sent me a card.↗tree and pragmatics of: A distant relation sent me a card. · Public relations means managing how people see a company.↗tree and pragmatics of: Public relations means managing how people see a… · These amicable relations between the brothers were, however, sometimes interrupted.↗tree and pragmatics of: These amicable relations between the brothers were, however,…

relationship — Everyday, meaning 1: A relationship is the way two or more people or groups feel about and behave towards each other.↗tree and pragmatics of: A relationship is the way two or more… Everyday, meaning 2: A relationship is the way two things are connected.↗tree and pragmatics of: A relationship is the way two things are… Everyday, meaning 3: A relationship can be a family connection, such as being cousins.↗tree and pragmatics of: A relationship can be a family connection, such… Everyday, meaning 4: A relationship can be a romantic friendship between two people.↗tree and pragmatics of: A relationship can be a romantic friendship between… Example: I have a good relationship with my grandparents.↗tree and pragmatics of: I have a good relationship with my grandparents. · What is the relationship between height and shoe size?↗tree and pragmatics of: What is the relationship between height and shoe… · Healthy relationships are built on trust.↗tree and pragmatics of: Healthy relationships are built on trust. · The graph shows the relationship between time and distance.↗tree and pragmatics of: The graph shows the relationship between time and… · The two brothers have a close relationship.↗tree and pragmatics of: The two brothers have a close relationship. · Cats and dogs don't always have an easy relationship.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cats and dogs don't always have an easy… · Vambagen, the Brazilian historian (now Visconde de Rio Branco), tried to prove a relationship between the ancient Egyptians, or other Turanian stock, and the Tupi Indians.↗tree and pragmatics of: Vambagen, the Brazilian historian now Visconde de Rio… · The meaning for the SY is: God did not make things by themselves, individually, but rather, He made all things in relationship to all other things.↗tree and pragmatics of: The meaning for the SY is: God did… (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation · 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.↗tree and pragmatics of: It derives from the root נפ״שׁ NPSh, having… (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation

relative — Everyday, meaning 1: A relative is a person in your family, like an aunt, uncle, cousin or grandparent.↗tree and pragmatics of: A relative is a person in your family,… Everyday, meaning 2: As an adjective, relative means compared with something else, like «relative size».↗tree and pragmatics of: As an adjective, relative means compared with something… Everyday, meaning 3: In grammar, a relative pronoun (who, which, that) joins a clause to a noun.↗tree and pragmatics of: In grammar, a relative pronoun who, which, that… Example: We visited our relatives at Christmas.↗tree and pragmatics of: We visited our relatives at Christmas. · My aunt is my closest relative in Canada.↗tree and pragmatics of: My aunt is my closest relative in Canada. · Lions and house cats are distant relatives.↗tree and pragmatics of: Lions and house cats are distant relatives. · The ant is tiny relative to the elephant.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ant is tiny relative to the elephant. · «Who» is a relative pronoun.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Who» is a relative pronoun. · Many relatives came to the wedding.↗tree and pragmatics of: Many relatives came to the wedding. · The test was relatively easy.↗tree and pragmatics of: The test was relatively easy. · A Town Mouse once visited a relative who lived in the country.↗tree and pragmatics of: A Town Mouse once visited a relative who…

relatively — Everyday, meaning 1: Quite, fairly, when compared with others: «a relatively small school».↗tree and pragmatics of: Quite, fairly, when compared with others: «a relatively… Everyday, meaning 2: relatively speaking Compared with other things: «Relatively speaking, it's cheap.».↗tree and pragmatics of: relatively speaking Compared with other things: «Relatively speaking,… Example: The test was relatively easy.↗tree and pragmatics of: The test was relatively easy. · Our town is relatively quiet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our town is relatively quiet. · Relatively few people came because of the rain.↗tree and pragmatics of: Relatively few people came because of the rain. · An ant is relatively strong for its size.↗tree and pragmatics of: An ant is relatively strong for its size. · The new phone is relatively cheap.↗tree and pragmatics of: The new phone is relatively cheap. · Relatively speaking, Mars is close to Earth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Relatively speaking, Mars is close to Earth.

relativity — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: The idea in science that things such as motion and time depend on how they are measured and compared.↗tree and pragmatics of: The idea in science that things such as… Example: Waldon Carr, The General Principles of Relativity 1920, p. 152).↗tree and pragmatics of: Waldon Carr, The General Principles of Relativity 1920,… (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…

relax — Everyday, meaning 1: To relax means to rest and become calm and less worried or busy.↗tree and pragmatics of: To relax means to rest and become calm… Everyday, meaning 2: To relax your body or a muscle means to let it go loose and soft, not tight.↗tree and pragmatics of: To relax your body or a muscle means… Everyday, meaning 3: To relax a rule means to make it less strict.↗tree and pragmatics of: To relax a rule means to make it… Example: After school I like to relax with a book.↗tree and pragmatics of: After school I like to relax with a… · Take a deep breath and relax.↗tree and pragmatics of: Take a deep breath and relax. · Relax your shoulders and let your arms hang loose.↗tree and pragmatics of: Relax your shoulders and let your arms hang… · We relaxed on the beach all afternoon.↗tree and pragmatics of: We relaxed on the beach all afternoon. · Relax, it's only a practice test.↗tree and pragmatics of: Relax, it's only a practice test. · The school relaxed the uniform rules on hot days.↗tree and pragmatics of: The school relaxed the uniform rules on hot… · A warm bath helps me relax before bed.↗tree and pragmatics of: A warm bath helps me relax before bed. · Grandpa relaxes in his garden.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa relaxes in his garden.

relaxed — Everyday, meaning 1: Relaxed means calm and not worried or tense.↗tree and pragmatics of: Relaxed means calm and not worried or tense. Everyday, meaning 2: A relaxed place or rule is easy-going and not strict.↗tree and pragmatics of: A relaxed place or rule is easy-going and… Everyday, meaning 3: Relaxed is the past of relax: to rest, become calm, or make muscles less tight.↗tree and pragmatics of: Relaxed is the past of relax: to rest,… Example: I feel relaxed after a warm bath.↗tree and pragmatics of: I feel relaxed after a warm bath. · The holiday was very relaxed.↗tree and pragmatics of: The holiday was very relaxed. · She relaxed on the sofa with a book.↗tree and pragmatics of: She relaxed on the sofa with a book. · Take deep breaths to feel relaxed.↗tree and pragmatics of: Take deep breaths to feel relaxed. · Our teacher is relaxed about uniform on sports day.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our teacher is relaxed about uniform on sports… · The cat lay relaxed in the sun.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cat lay relaxed in the sun. · He relaxed his grip on the rope.↗tree and pragmatics of: He relaxed his grip on the rope. · She gave another pull, but relaxed her hold, fancying that there was a rumbling sound right beneath her feet.↗tree and pragmatics of: She gave another pull, but relaxed her hold,…

relay — Everyday, meaning 1: A relay or relay race is a race between teams in which each runner or swimmer does one part and then passes on to the next, often by handing over a baton.↗tree and pragmatics of: A relay or relay race is a race… Everyday, meaning 2: (verb) To relay a message is to pass it on to someone else.↗tree and pragmatics of: To relay a message is to pass it… Everyday, meaning 3: A device that passes on signals, or a switch in an electric circuit.↗tree and pragmatics of: A device that passes on signals, or a… Example: Our class won the relay race.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our class won the relay race. · Don't drop the baton in the relay!↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't drop the baton in the relay! · Please relay the message to your teacher.↗tree and pragmatics of: Please relay the message to your teacher. · The swimmers did a four-person relay.↗tree and pragmatics of: The swimmers did a four-person relay. · The firefighters worked in relays all night.↗tree and pragmatics of: The firefighters worked in relays all night. · The satellite relays TV signals around the world.↗tree and pragmatics of: The satellite relays TV signals around the world. · I ran the last leg of the relay.↗tree and pragmatics of: I ran the last leg of the relay.

relearn — Everyday, meaning 1: To learn something again that you have forgotten or lost.↗tree and pragmatics of: To learn something again that you have forgotten… Everyday, meaning 2: To learn a new or better way of doing something you already did.↗tree and pragmatics of: To learn a new or better way of… Example: After the summer, I had to relearn my nine times table.↗tree and pragmatics of: After the summer, I had to relearn my… · Grandpa relearned how to walk after his operation.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa relearned how to walk after his operation. · Alice tried to relearn her lessons, but the words came out wrong.↗tree and pragmatics of: Alice tried to relearn her lessons, but the… · We relearned the song for the concert.↗tree and pragmatics of: We relearned the song for the concert. · It is hard to relearn spelling if you learnt it wrong.↗tree and pragmatics of: It is hard to relearn spelling if you… · After the hospital, she slowly relearnt to write.↗tree and pragmatics of: After the hospital, she slowly relearnt to write.

release — Everyday, meaning 1: To release means to let go or set free: release a bird.↗tree and pragmatics of: To release means to let go or set… Everyday, meaning 2: To release a film, song, game or book is to make it available to the public.↗tree and pragmatics of: To release a film, song, game or book… Everyday, meaning 3: To release something like gas, energy or heat is to let it come out.↗tree and pragmatics of: To release something like gas, energy or heat… Everyday, meaning 4: A release is the act of letting go, or a new film, game or song.↗tree and pragmatics of: A release is the act of letting go,… Example: We released the butterflies in the garden.↗tree and pragmatics of: We released the butterflies in the garden. · The new film is released next month.↗tree and pragmatics of: The new film is released next month. · Plants release oxygen into the air.↗tree and pragmatics of: Plants release oxygen into the air. · Release the string and the arrow flies.↗tree and pragmatics of: Release the string and the arrow flies. · The zoo released the turtles into the sea.↗tree and pragmatics of: The zoo released the turtles into the sea. · Burning wood releases heat.↗tree and pragmatics of: Burning wood releases heat. · The singer released a new song.↗tree and pragmatics of: The singer released a new song. · He was released from hospital.↗tree and pragmatics of: He was released from hospital. · ‘Here,’ he cried, ‘is the boy who released me from my prison.↗tree and pragmatics of: ‘Here,’ he cried, ‘is the boy who released… · At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.↗tree and pragmatics of: At the end of every seven years thou… (Torah DEU.15.1, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.15.1, JPS 1917 · Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it; but whatsoever of thine is with thy brother thy hand shall release.↗tree and pragmatics of: Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it; but… (Torah DEU.15.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.15.3, JPS 1917 · and God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release unto you your other brother and Benjamin.↗tree and pragmatics of: and God Almighty give you mercy before the… (Torah GEN.43.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.43.14, JPS 1917 · The LORD said: 'Verily I will release thee for good; verily I will cause the enemy to make supplication unto thee in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.↗tree and pragmatics of: The LORD said: 'Verily I will release thee… (Prophets JER.15.11, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.15.11, JPS 1917 · Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the bounty of the king.↗tree and pragmatics of: Then the king made a great feast unto… (Writings EST.2.18, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings EST.2.18, JPS 1917

relent — Everyday, meaning 1: To finally agree to something after first saying no; to become less strict.↗tree and pragmatics of: To finally agree to something after first saying… Everyday, meaning 2: (of weather, pain or pressure) To become less strong.↗tree and pragmatics of: To become less strong. Example: Dad said no at first, but then he relented and bought the ice cream.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad said no at first, but then he… · The teacher relented and gave us five more minutes.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher relented and gave us five more… · The storm did not relent all night.↗tree and pragmatics of: The storm did not relent all night. · The king refused to relent and the prisoner stayed in jail.↗tree and pragmatics of: The king refused to relent and the prisoner… · When the heat relented, we went outside.↗tree and pragmatics of: When the heat relented, we went outside. · She begged until her big sister relented.↗tree and pragmatics of: She begged until her big sister relented. · The King relented, took the Eaglet home with him, and fed it for a year, for two years.↗tree and pragmatics of: The King relented, took the Eaglet home with…

relentless — Everyday, meaning 1: Never stopping or easing off; going on and on without mercy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Never stopping or easing off; going on and… Example: The relentless rain soaked us to the skin.↗tree and pragmatics of: The relentless rain soaked us to the skin. · The wolf gave chase with relentless speed.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wolf gave chase with relentless speed. · Her relentless practice made her the best player in the school.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her relentless practice made her the best player…

relevant — Everyday, meaning 1: Connected with what is being talked about or done, and useful or important for it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Connected with what is being talked about or… Everyday, meaning 2: Still important and meaningful to people now: an old story that is still relevant.↗tree and pragmatics of: Still important and meaningful to people now: an… Example: Only write down the information relevant to the question.↗tree and pragmatics of: Only write down the information relevant to the… · Is that relevant to our project on volcanoes?↗tree and pragmatics of: Is that relevant to our project on volcanoes? · The colour of the bus is not relevant to the maths problem.↗tree and pragmatics of: The colour of the bus is not relevant… · Highlight the relevant parts of the text.↗tree and pragmatics of: Highlight the relevant parts of the text. · His joke wasn't relevant, so the teacher ignored it.↗tree and pragmatics of: His joke wasn't relevant, so the teacher ignored… · Aesop's fables are still relevant today.↗tree and pragmatics of: Aesop's fables are still relevant today. · Bring any relevant documents to the meeting.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bring any relevant documents to the meeting. · Illustrations have been moved closer to their relevant paragraphs.↗tree and pragmatics of: Illustrations have been moved closer to their relevant… · The relevant passage is on slide 128.]:] Bound to the tongue like a flame to coal—Alef-Chet-Heh-ʽAyin, serving behind the tongue in the house of swallowing.↗tree and pragmatics of: The relevant passage is on slide 128.]: Bound… (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation

reliability — Everyday, meaning 1: Reliability is how much you can trust someone or something to do what they should, every time.↗tree and pragmatics of: Reliability is how much you can trust someone… Everyday, meaning 2: (science, maths) The reliability of a test or experiment is how much the results stay the same when you repeat it.↗tree and pragmatics of: The reliability of a test or experiment is… Example: We repeated the test three times to check the reliability of our results.↗tree and pragmatics of: We repeated the test three times to check… · Grandad's old car is famous for its reliability.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandad's old car is famous for its reliability. · The bus company has poor reliability; buses are often late.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bus company has poor reliability; buses are… · Her reliability makes her a great team captain.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her reliability makes her a great team captain. · (formal) The reliability of the data was questioned.↗tree and pragmatics of: formal The reliability of the data was questioned. · The new phone was tested for reliability by dropping it many times.↗tree and pragmatics of: The new phone was tested for reliability by…

reliable — Everyday, meaning 1: Reliable means you can trust someone or something to do what is expected, every time.↗tree and pragmatics of: Reliable means you can trust someone or something… Everyday, meaning 2: Reliable information is likely to be true and correct.↗tree and pragmatics of: Reliable information is likely to be true and… Example: My grandad's old car is very reliable.↗tree and pragmatics of: My grandad's old car is very reliable. · She is a reliable friend who always keeps promises.↗tree and pragmatics of: She is a reliable friend who always keeps… · Repeat the test to make your results more reliable.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repeat the test to make your results more… · Is this website a reliable source?↗tree and pragmatics of: Is this website a reliable source? · The bus is not very reliable; it is often late.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bus is not very reliable; it is… · A dog is a reliable alarm against strangers.↗tree and pragmatics of: A dog is a reliable alarm against strangers. · Check facts with reliable sources.↗tree and pragmatics of: Check facts with reliable sources. · Friedrich Von Meyer and others of reliable authority had in their copies of "Yezirah" the following order: .↗tree and pragmatics of: Friedrich Von Meyer and others of reliable authority… חמח ניגח כוכב לבנה שבתי צדק מאדינ Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)↗tree and pragmatics of: חמח ניגח כוכב לבנה שבתי צדק מאדינ Mars,… · Some maintain that this essay is mentioned in the Talmud treatise Sanhedrin, p. 66 b. and ibid.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some maintain that this essay is mentioned in… 67 b. which passage is according to the commentary of Rashi, to treatise Erubin, p. 63 a., a reliable historical notice.↗tree and pragmatics of: 67 b. which passage is according to the… (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877

reliably — Everyday, meaning 1: Reliably means in a way that can be trusted, every time, without failing.↗tree and pragmatics of: Reliably means in a way that can be… Everyday, meaning 2: Reliably informed means told by someone who can be trusted.↗tree and pragmatics of: Reliably informed means told by someone who can… Example: This old clock still works reliably.↗tree and pragmatics of: This old clock still works reliably. · The experiment reliably gave the same result.↗tree and pragmatics of: The experiment reliably gave the same result. · My dog reliably wakes me at dawn.↗tree and pragmatics of: My dog reliably wakes me at dawn. · The bus runs reliably every ten minutes.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bus runs reliably every ten minutes. · I am reliably told the shop opens at nine.↗tree and pragmatics of: I am reliably told the shop opens at… · She reliably does her homework on time.↗tree and pragmatics of: She reliably does her homework on time.