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remainder — Everyday, meaning 1: The remainder is what is left over when a number cannot be divided exactly.↗tree and pragmatics of: The remainder is what is left over when… 13 divided by 4 is 3 with a remainder of 1.↗tree and pragmatics of: 13 divided by 4 is 3 with a… Everyday, meaning 2: The remainder of something is the rest of it, the part still left: «the remainder of the day».↗tree and pragmatics of: The remainder of something is the rest of… Example: 23 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 3.↗tree and pragmatics of: 23 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 3. · How many apples are in the remainder?↗tree and pragmatics of: How many apples are in the remainder? · She spent half and saved the remainder.↗tree and pragmatics of: She spent half and saved the remainder. · 29 children in groups of 6, how many are left as the remainder?↗tree and pragmatics of: 29 children in groups of 6, how many… · 20 ÷ 4 has no remainder.↗tree and pragmatics of: 20 ÷ 4 has no remainder. · 17 sweets shared by 5 children gives 3 each with 2 as the remainder.↗tree and pragmatics of: 17 sweets shared by 5 children gives 3… · We spent the remainder of the day at the beach.↗tree and pragmatics of: We spent the remainder of the day at… · She ate one slice and saved the remainder for later.↗tree and pragmatics of: She ate one slice and saved the remainder… · The remainder of the day went like the previous one.↗tree and pragmatics of: The remainder of the day went like the… · And if aught of the flesh of the consecration, or of the bread, remain unto the morning, then thou shalt burn the remainder with fire; it shall not be eaten, because it is holy.↗tree and pragmatics of: And if aught of the flesh of the… (Torah EXO.29.34, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.29.34, JPS 1917 · This last paragraph is generally considered to be less ancient than the remainder of the treatise, and by another author.↗tree and pragmatics of: This last paragraph is generally considered to be… (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893 · Thus will they quench my coal which is left, and will leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the face of the earth.'↗tree and pragmatics of: Thus will they quench my coal which is… (Prophets 2SA.14.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.14.7, JPS 1917

remainest — Early Modern English, meaning 1: «remainest» means «you remain», a form of «remain»: To remain is to stay or still be there after other things have gone or been used: two cakes remain.↗tree and pragmatics of: «remainest» means «you remain», a form of «remain»:… Example: ‘Greeting to thee also,’ answered Arthur.↗tree and pragmatics of: ‘Greeting to thee also,’ answered Arthur. ‘Sit thou between two of my warriors, and thou shalt have minstrels before thee and all that belongs to one born to be a king, while thou remainest in my palace.’↗tree and pragmatics of: ‘Sit thou between two of my warriors, and… (The Lilac Fairy Book)

remaineth — Early Modern English, meaning 1: «remaineth» means «remains», a form of «remain»: To remain is to stay or still be there after other things have gone or been used: two cakes remain.↗tree and pragmatics of: «remaineth» means «remains», a form of «remain»: To… Example: And that which remaineth of the flesh and of the bread shall ye burn with fire.↗tree and pragmatics of: And that which remaineth of the flesh and… (Torah LEV.8.32, JPS 1917) · But that which remaineth of the flesh of the sacrifice on the third day shall be burnt with fire.↗tree and pragmatics of: But that which remaineth of the flesh of… (Torah LEV.7.17, JPS 1917) · While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.'↗tree and pragmatics of: While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and… (Torah GEN.8.22, JPS 1917)

remaking — Everyday, meaning 1: Making something again, or making it in a new or better way: remaking a bed, remaking a model.↗tree and pragmatics of: Making something again, or making it in a… Everyday, meaning 2: Making a new version of an old film, song or game.↗tree and pragmatics of: Making a new version of an old film,… Example: We are remaking our bridge because the first one fell down.↗tree and pragmatics of: We are remaking our bridge because the first… · The studio is remaking a famous old film.↗tree and pragmatics of: The studio is remaking a famous old film. · Remaking the square into a triangle used the same 7 pieces.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remaking the square into a triangle used the… · She is remaking the cake with less sugar.↗tree and pragmatics of: She is remaking the cake with less sugar. · Remaking the bed every morning takes a minute.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remaking the bed every morning takes a minute. · They are remaking the game with better graphics.↗tree and pragmatics of: They are remaking the game with better graphics.

remark — Everyday, meaning 1: A remark is something you say or write about someone or something, usually short.↗tree and pragmatics of: A remark is something you say or write… Everyday, meaning 2: (verb) To remark is to say what you think or notice.↗tree and pragmatics of: To remark is to say what you think… Example: He made a rude remark about my shoes.↗tree and pragmatics of: He made a rude remark about my shoes. · "It's cold," she remarked.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'It's cold,' she remarked. · The teacher wrote nice remarks in my report.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher wrote nice remarks in my report. · Everyone remarked on how tall he had grown.↗tree and pragmatics of: Everyone remarked on how tall he had grown. · That was a kind remark.↗tree and pragmatics of: That was a kind remark. · Ignore unkind remarks and tell an adult if they continue.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ignore unkind remarks and tell an adult if… · "I don't like that," was the lady's remark.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'I don't like that,' was the lady's remark. · D., remarked very truly in his German preface to the book "Yezirah," published in Leipzig, 1830: "This book is for two reasons highly important: in the first place, that the real Cabala, or mystical (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)↗tree and pragmatics of: D., remarked very truly in his German preface… · He further says: "Many writers have from time to time remarked upon the extraordinary magnitude of the numbers with which we deal in this subject.↗tree and pragmatics of: He further says: 'Many writers have from time… (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…

remarkable — Everyday, meaning 1: Unusual or special in a way that makes people notice it and talk about it; amazing or impressive.↗tree and pragmatics of: Unusual or special in a way that makes… Example: She made a remarkable recovery after her accident.↗tree and pragmatics of: She made a remarkable recovery after her accident. · It is remarkable that a bee can find its way home.↗tree and pragmatics of: It is remarkable that a bee can find… · The boy showed remarkable courage.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boy showed remarkable courage. · What a remarkable view from the top of the hill!↗tree and pragmatics of: What a remarkable view from the top of… · Your handwriting has made remarkable progress this term.↗tree and pragmatics of: Your handwriting has made remarkable progress this term. · There is nothing remarkable about this ordinary stone.↗tree and pragmatics of: There is nothing remarkable about this ordinary stone. · "This is all very remarkable," said the learned man.↗tree and pragmatics of: 'This is all very remarkable,' said the learned…

remarkably — Everyday, meaning 1: To a striking degree; very much, in a way worth noticing.↗tree and pragmatics of: To a striking degree; very much, in a… Example: The little girl swam remarkably well for her age.↗tree and pragmatics of: The little girl swam remarkably well for her… · The room was remarkably clean.↗tree and pragmatics of: The room was remarkably clean. · It was remarkably cold for a day in winter.↗tree and pragmatics of: It was remarkably cold for a day in…

remarriage — Everyday, meaning 1: Remarriage is getting married again after a divorce or after a husband or wife has died.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remarriage is getting married again after a divorce… Everyday, meaning 2: A remarriage is a second (or later) marriage.↗tree and pragmatics of: A remarriage is a second or later marriage. Example: After Dad's remarriage, I got two stepbrothers.↗tree and pragmatics of: After Dad's remarriage, I got two stepbrothers. · Some churches do not allow remarriage after divorce.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some churches do not allow remarriage after divorce. · Her remarriage made the whole family happy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her remarriage made the whole family happy. · Remarriage can bring big changes for children.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remarriage can bring big changes for children. · Grandma's remarriage at seventy surprised everyone.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma's remarriage at seventy surprised everyone. · The book is about a family learning to get along after a remarriage.↗tree and pragmatics of: The book is about a family learning to…

remarry — Everyday, meaning 1: To remarry is to get married again, after a divorce or after a husband or wife has died.↗tree and pragmatics of: To remarry is to get married again, after… Everyday, meaning 2: To remarry someone is to marry the same person again after being divorced from them.↗tree and pragmatics of: To remarry someone is to marry the same… Example: After the divorce, Dad remarried and I got a stepsister.↗tree and pragmatics of: After the divorce, Dad remarried and I got… · Grandma never remarried after Grandad died.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma never remarried after Grandad died. · My aunt remarried last spring and we all went to the wedding.↗tree and pragmatics of: My aunt remarried last spring and we all… · They divorced but later remarried each other.↗tree and pragmatics of: They divorced but later remarried each other. · Some churches will not let divorced people remarry in church.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some churches will not let divorced people remarry… · Mum said she might remarry one day, but not yet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum said she might remarry one day, but…

rematch — Everyday, meaning 1: A second game or match between the same players or teams, often because the first was close, unfair or lost.↗tree and pragmatics of: A second game or match between the same… Example: I lost at chess, so I asked for a rematch.↗tree and pragmatics of: I lost at chess, so I asked for… · The two teams will play a rematch next week.↗tree and pragmatics of: The two teams will play a rematch next… · She won the rematch easily.↗tree and pragmatics of: She won the rematch easily. · Rematch! shouted my brother after losing at cards.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rematch! shouted my brother after losing at cards. · The final ended in a draw, so there was a rematch.↗tree and pragmatics of: The final ended in a draw, so there… · Let's have a rematch after lunch.↗tree and pragmatics of: Let's have a rematch after lunch.

remedy — Everyday, meaning 1: A medicine or treatment that cures or helps an illness.↗tree and pragmatics of: A medicine or treatment that cures or helps… Everyday, meaning 2: A way to fix a problem.↗tree and pragmatics of: A way to fix a problem. Everyday, meaning 3: (verb, formal) To put right or fix: remedy the situation.↗tree and pragmatics of: To put right or fix: remedy the situation. Example: Honey and lemon is a remedy for a sore throat.↗tree and pragmatics of: Honey and lemon is a remedy for a… · Grandma has a remedy for everything.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma has a remedy for everything. · There is no remedy for the common cold.↗tree and pragmatics of: There is no remedy for the common cold. · We need a remedy for the noise in class.↗tree and pragmatics of: We need a remedy for the noise in… · The school remedied the problem with new heaters.↗tree and pragmatics of: The school remedied the problem with new heaters. · Some old remedies don't really work.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some old remedies don't really work. · Avoid a remedy that is worse than the disease.↗tree and pragmatics of: Avoid a remedy that is worse than the… · He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.↗tree and pragmatics of: He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck… (Writings PRO.29.1, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.29.1, JPS 1917 · Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; on a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; on a… (Writings PRO.6.15, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.6.15, JPS 1917 · but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised His words, and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, till there was no remedy.↗tree and pragmatics of: but they mocked the messengers of God, and… (Writings 2CH.36.16, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.36.16, JPS 1917

remember — Everyday, meaning 1: To remember is to keep something in your mind and bring it back later.↗tree and pragmatics of: To remember is to keep something in your… e.g. I remember my first day at school.↗tree and pragmatics of: I remember my first day at school. Everyday, meaning 2: To remember to do something is to not forget to do it.↗tree and pragmatics of: To remember to do something is to not… e.g. Remember to bring your hat.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remember to bring your hat. Everyday, meaning 3: To remember someone can mean to think of them with respect, like those who died.↗tree and pragmatics of: To remember someone can mean to think of… Example: Student: I am listening.↗tree and pragmatics of: Student: I am listening. I will remember: «left» - subtract.↗tree and pragmatics of: I will remember: «left» - subtract. · Remember: «in all» means put the groups together.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remember: «in all» means put the groups together. · Remember to read the whole problem first.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remember to read the whole problem first. · Do you remember my name?↗tree and pragmatics of: Do you remember my name? · Remember to brush your teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remember to brush your teeth. · I remember the day we got our puppy.↗tree and pragmatics of: I remember the day we got our puppy. · Learn your address and remember it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Learn your address and remember it. · We remember the soldiers on Remembrance Day.↗tree and pragmatics of: We remember the soldiers on Remembrance Day. · You remember about her pet wolf.↗tree and pragmatics of: You remember about her pet wolf. · Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. (Torah EXO.20.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.20.8, JPS 1917 · Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgot him.↗tree and pragmatics of: Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph,… (Torah GEN.40.23, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.40.23, JPS 1917 · And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb.↗tree and pragmatics of: And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to… (Torah GEN.30.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.30.22, JPS 1917 · Remember me, O my God, for good.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remember me, O my God, for good. (Writings NEH.13.31, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.13.31, JPS 1917 · LORD, remember unto David all his affliction; (Writings PSA.132.1, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: LORD, remember unto David all his affliction; Writings… · Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent?↗tree and pragmatics of: Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being… (Writings JOB.4.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.4.7, JPS 1917

remembrance — Everyday, meaning 1: The act of remembering someone or something, especially people who have died.↗tree and pragmatics of: The act of remembering someone or something, especially… Everyday, meaning 2: Something that helps you remember, like a gift or a memorial.↗tree and pragmatics of: Something that helps you remember, like a gift… Example: We wore red poppies for Remembrance Day.↗tree and pragmatics of: We wore red poppies for Remembrance Day. · The class stood in silence in remembrance of the soldiers.↗tree and pragmatics of: The class stood in silence in remembrance of… · The tree was planted in remembrance of our old headteacher.↗tree and pragmatics of: The tree was planted in remembrance of our… · A remembrance service was held at the war memorial.↗tree and pragmatics of: A remembrance service was held at the war… · Grandma keeps his watch as a remembrance.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma keeps his watch as a remembrance. · The names on the memorial are there in remembrance.↗tree and pragmatics of: The names on the memorial are there in… · Poppies are a symbol of remembrance.↗tree and pragmatics of: Poppies are a symbol of remembrance. · We lit a candle in remembrance of Grandad.↗tree and pragmatics of: We lit a candle in remembrance of Grandad. · The remembrance of his dream troubled him greatly.↗tree and pragmatics of: The remembrance of his dream troubled him greatly. · But have me in thy remembrance when it shall be well with thee, and show kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house.↗tree and pragmatics of: But have me in thy remembrance when it… (Torah GEN.40.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.40.14, JPS 1917 · And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Write this for a memorial in the book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Write this… (Torah EXO.17.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.17.14, JPS 1917 · My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is bowed down within me.↗tree and pragmatics of: My soul hath them still in remembrance, and… (Writings LAM.3.20, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings LAM.3.20, JPS 1917 · His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name abroad.↗tree and pragmatics of: His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and… (Writings JOB.18.17, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.18.17, JPS 1917 · For he shall never be moved; the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.↗tree and pragmatics of: For he shall never be moved; the righteous… (Writings PSA.112.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.112.6, JPS 1917

remind — Everyday, meaning 1: To remind someone is to help them remember something they should do or know.↗tree and pragmatics of: To remind someone is to help them remember… Everyday, meaning 2: If something reminds you of something else, it makes you think of it because they are alike or connected.↗tree and pragmatics of: If something reminds you of something else, it… Example: Remind me to bring my PE kit.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remind me to bring my PE kit. · Mum reminded us to brush our teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum reminded us to brush our teeth. · This song reminds me of our holiday.↗tree and pragmatics of: This song reminds me of our holiday. · You remind me of your grandad.↗tree and pragmatics of: You remind me of your grandad. · The teacher reminded us about the test.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher reminded us about the test. · That reminds me — I have a letter for you.↗tree and pragmatics of: That reminds me — I have a letter… · I wrote a reminder on my hand.↗tree and pragmatics of: I wrote a reminder on my hand.

reminder — Everyday, meaning 1: A reminder is a note, message or sign that helps you remember something.↗tree and pragmatics of: A reminder is a note, message or sign… Everyday, meaning 2: A reminder is something that makes you think of a person, place or event from the past.↗tree and pragmatics of: A reminder is something that makes you think… Everyday, meaning 3: A reminder is a letter or message telling you that something, like a bill, still has to be done or paid.↗tree and pragmatics of: A reminder is a letter or message telling… Example: Just a reminder: bring your PE kit tomorrow.↗tree and pragmatics of: Just a reminder: bring your PE kit tomorrow. · I set a reminder on Mum's phone.↗tree and pragmatics of: I set a reminder on Mum's phone. · The scar is a reminder of the day I fell off my bike.↗tree and pragmatics of: The scar is a reminder of the day… · The library sent a reminder that my book was late.↗tree and pragmatics of: The library sent a reminder that my book… · Write a reminder on your hand.↗tree and pragmatics of: Write a reminder on your hand. · The statue is a reminder of the soldiers who died.↗tree and pragmatics of: The statue is a reminder of the soldiers… · The teacher gave us a reminder about the spelling test.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher gave us a reminder about the… · Marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume will appear in this file - a reminder of this book's long journey from the publisher to a library and finally to you.↗tree and pragmatics of: Marks, notations and other marginalia present in the… (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893 · The appearance of this root in the SY’s introductory paragraph serves as a reminder that although we embark upon a text rich in vivid, grounded symbolism—even anthropomorphism—we should not hasten to take such symbolic language overly literally.↗tree and pragmatics of: The appearance of this root in the SY’s… (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation

reminiscence — Everyday, meaning 1: A memory of something from the past, or a story told about past times.↗tree and pragmatics of: A memory of something from the past, or… Example: Grandad told us reminiscences of his childhood on the farm.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandad told us reminiscences of his childhood on… · The old song is a reminiscence of an earlier time.↗tree and pragmatics of: The old song is a reminiscence of an… · The smell of bread brought back a reminiscence of home.↗tree and pragmatics of: The smell of bread brought back a reminiscence…

remission — Everyday, meaning 1: (medicine) Remission is a time when a serious illness, such as cancer, gets much better or its signs disappear, though it may return.↗tree and pragmatics of: Remission is a time when a serious illness,… Everyday, meaning 2: (law, UK) Time taken off a prisoner's sentence for good behaviour.↗tree and pragmatics of: Time taken off a prisoner's sentence for good… Everyday, meaning 3: (church) The forgiveness of sins; Christians speak of «the remission of sins».↗tree and pragmatics of: The forgiveness of sins; Christians speak of «the… Everyday, meaning 4: (formal) Cancelling a debt or payment, such as the remission of fees.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cancelling a debt or payment, such as the… Example: Aunt Rosie's cancer is in remission, and we are all so happy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Aunt Rosie's cancer is in remission, and we… · The doctor said the illness had gone into remission.↗tree and pragmatics of: The doctor said the illness had gone into… · He was let out early because of remission for good behaviour.↗tree and pragmatics of: He was let out early because of remission… · Christians believe Jesus brings the remission of sins.↗tree and pragmatics of: Christians believe Jesus brings the remission of sins. · The school offered remission of fees for families in need.↗tree and pragmatics of: The school offered remission of fees for families… · Even in remission, she still has check-ups with the doctor.↗tree and pragmatics of: Even in remission, she still has check-ups with…

remit — Everyday, meaning 1: Noun: the area of work or responsibility given to a person or group.↗tree and pragmatics of: Noun: the area of work or responsibility given… e.g. That is outside my remit.↗tree and pragmatics of: That is outside my remit. Everyday, meaning 2: Verb (formal): to send money as a payment.↗tree and pragmatics of: Verb formal: to send money as a payment. Everyday, meaning 3: Verb (formal): to cancel a debt or punishment.↗tree and pragmatics of: Verb formal: to cancel a debt or punishment. Everyday, meaning 4: Verb (law): to send a case back to another court.↗tree and pragmatics of: Verb law: to send a case back to… Example: Fixing the roof is not within the caretaker's remit.↗tree and pragmatics of: Fixing the roof is not within the caretaker's… · The committee's remit is to improve school lunches.↗tree and pragmatics of: The committee's remit is to improve school lunches. · Please remit payment within 30 days.↗tree and pragmatics of: Please remit payment within 30 days. · Workers abroad remit money to their families.↗tree and pragmatics of: Workers abroad remit money to their families. · The judge remitted the rest of the sentence.↗tree and pragmatics of: The judge remitted the rest of the sentence. · That question is outside my remit.↗tree and pragmatics of: That question is outside my remit.