📖 R — The English dictionary · page 33

resilient — Everyday, meaning 1: A resilient person can recover quickly from hard times or disappointments and keep going.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: A resilient material can bend or stretch and… Example: She was resilient and tried again after failing.↗tree and pragmatics of: She was resilient and tried again after failing. · Rubber is a resilient material.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rubber is a resilient material. · Children can be very resilient.↗tree and pragmatics of: Children can be very resilient. · Resilient people learn from mistakes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Resilient people learn from mistakes. · The town was resilient after the flood.↗tree and pragmatics of: The town was resilient after the flood. · The team showed it was resilient and won the next game.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Resin is also a man-made material, a kind… Example: Sticky resin oozed from the pine tree's bark.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sticky resin oozed from the pine tree's bark. · Amber is old resin that has turned hard.↗tree and pragmatics of: Amber is old resin that has turned hard. · A tiny insect was trapped inside the resin long ago.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tiny insect was trapped inside the resin… · The artist poured clear resin over the flowers.↗tree and pragmatics of: The artist poured clear resin over the flowers. · My hands smelled of pine resin after climbing the tree.↗tree and pragmatics of: My hands smelled of pine resin after climbing… · Resin glue sets very hard.↗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.↗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.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: In science, to resist means to slow down… Example: I couldn't resist eating another biscuit.↗tree and pragmatics of: I couldn't resist eating another biscuit. · This watch can resist water up to 50 metres.↗tree and pragmatics of: This watch can resist water up to 50… · The villagers resisted the invaders for weeks.↗tree and pragmatics of: The villagers resisted the invaders for weeks. · The thief tried to resist arrest.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thief tried to resist arrest. · Rubber resists the flow of electricity.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rubber resists the flow of electricity. · She resisted the urge to laugh in assembly.↗tree and pragmatics of: She resisted the urge to laugh in assembly. · The children resisted going to bed early.↗tree and pragmatics of: The children resisted going to bed early. · The offer was very tempting, and Stan could not resist it.↗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.↗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.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ability of the body to fight illness,… Example: Air resistance slows the parachute down.↗tree and pragmatics of: Air resistance slows the parachute down. · Fish have streamlined bodies to reduce water resistance.↗tree and pragmatics of: Fish have streamlined bodies to reduce water resistance. · Thin wires have more resistance.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thin wires have more resistance. · The people put up resistance against the invaders.↗tree and pragmatics of: The people put up resistance against the invaders. · Exercise builds your resistance to illness.↗tree and pragmatics of: Exercise builds your resistance to illness. · Some germs have resistance to antibiotics.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some germs have resistance to antibiotics. · Friction and air resistance are forces.↗tree and pragmatics of: Friction and air resistance are forces. · At length, after a great show of resistance, he fell heavily to the ground.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Resistant means against an idea or change and… Example: This coat is water-resistant.↗tree and pragmatics of: This coat is water-resistant. · Glass for ovens is heat-resistant.↗tree and pragmatics of: Glass for ovens is heat-resistant. · Some plants are resistant to frost.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some plants are resistant to frost. · The town was resistant to the new road.↗tree and pragmatics of: The town was resistant to the new road. · We tested which material was most water-resistant.↗tree and pragmatics of: We tested which material was most water-resistant. · Some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Firmly decided about what to do and not… Everyday, meaning 2: Showing determination, as in «a resolute look».↗tree and pragmatics of: Showing determination, as in «a resolute look». Example: She was resolute: she would finish the race.↗tree and pragmatics of: She was resolute: she would finish the race. · The resolute explorers kept walking through the snow.↗tree and pragmatics of: The resolute explorers kept walking through the snow. · Badger was resolute that Toad must give up motor-cars.↗tree and pragmatics of: Badger was resolute that Toad must give up… · He gave a resolute shake of the head.↗tree and pragmatics of: He gave a resolute shake of the head. · With resolute effort, he learned his times tables.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: The villagers made a resolute stand against the… · Her face was calm and resolute.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: In a firm, determined way, without giving up… Example: He strode resolutely into the cave.↗tree and pragmatics of: He strode resolutely into the cave. · "Yes, mother," he said resolutely, "the time has come!"↗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.↗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.↗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.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: The resolution is the part at the end… Example: My New Year's resolution is to read more books.↗tree and pragmatics of: My New Year's resolution is to read more… · The teacher helped us find a resolution to the argument.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher helped us find a resolution to… · In the resolution, the lost dog finds its way home.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the resolution, the lost dog finds its… · The council passed a resolution to build a new park.↗tree and pragmatics of: The council passed a resolution to build a… · This photo has a high resolution, so it's very clear.↗tree and pragmatics of: This photo has a high resolution, so it's… · She faced the hard climb with great resolution.↗tree and pragmatics of: She faced the hard climb with great resolution. · Conflict resolution means listening to both sides.↗tree and pragmatics of: Conflict resolution means listening to both sides. · Next morning he set to work to fulfil his good resolutions.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Thirtieth Path is the Collecting Intelligence, and… (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893

resolve — Everyday, meaning 1: To solve or settle a problem, argument or question.↗tree and pragmatics of: To solve or settle a problem, argument or… Everyday, meaning 2: To decide firmly to do something.↗tree and pragmatics of: To decide firmly to do something. e.g. She resolved to work harder.↗tree and pragmatics of: She resolved to work harder. Everyday, meaning 3: (noun) Strong determination: show resolve.↗tree and pragmatics of: Strong determination: show resolve. Everyday, meaning 4: (formal) To decide by voting.↗tree and pragmatics of: To decide by voting. Example: They resolved the argument by sharing the toy.↗tree and pragmatics of: They resolved the argument by sharing the toy. · I resolved to read every night.↗tree and pragmatics of: I resolved to read every night. · The mystery was resolved in the last chapter.↗tree and pragmatics of: The mystery was resolved in the last chapter. · Her resolve to win was strong.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her resolve to win was strong. · The meeting resolved to build a new playground.↗tree and pragmatics of: The meeting resolved to build a new playground. · The teacher helped us resolve the problem.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: So she lighted a torch, and set forth,… · Among the divisions of Reuben there were great resolves of heart.↗tree and pragmatics of: Among the divisions of Reuben there were great… (Prophets JDG.5.15, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.5.15, JPS 1917

resolved — Everyday, meaning 1: Solved or settled.↗tree and pragmatics of: Solved or settled. e.g. The problem was resolved.↗tree and pragmatics of: The problem was resolved. Everyday, meaning 2: Decided firmly.↗tree and pragmatics of: Decided firmly. e.g. She resolved to work harder.↗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».↗tree and pragmatics of: Determined; having made a firm decision: «I am… Example: The argument was resolved when they said sorry.↗tree and pragmatics of: The argument was resolved when they said sorry. · She resolved to read a book every week.↗tree and pragmatics of: She resolved to read a book every week. · The mystery was finally resolved in the last chapter.↗tree and pragmatics of: The mystery was finally resolved in the last… · The puzzle was resolved in four steps.↗tree and pragmatics of: The puzzle was resolved in four steps. · The fault with the lights has been resolved.↗tree and pragmatics of: The fault with the lights has been resolved. · He was resolved to finish the race.↗tree and pragmatics of: He was resolved to finish the race. · Once the problem was resolved, everyone cheered.↗tree and pragmatics of: Once the problem was resolved, everyone cheered. · And this was what Theseus resolved to do.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive… (Prophets JOS.17.12, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: But the Amorites were resolved to dwell in… (Prophets JDG.1.35, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.1.35, JPS 1917

resonating — Everyday, meaning 1: Making a deep, clear sound that continues or echoes.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Meaning a lot to someone because it matches… Example: The bell's sound kept resonating through the hall.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bell's sound kept resonating through the hall. · The glass started resonating when she sang a high note.↗tree and pragmatics of: The glass started resonating when she sang a… · The guitar's hollow body is resonating, which makes it loud.↗tree and pragmatics of: The guitar's hollow body is resonating, which makes… · Her speech about kindness was resonating with the whole class.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her speech about kindness was resonating with the… · The drum was resonating long after he hit it.↗tree and pragmatics of: The drum was resonating long after he hit… · The story is resonating with children all over the world.↗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».↗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.↗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».↗tree and pragmatics of: verb resort to To do something, often bad… Example: We stayed at a seaside resort in the summer.↗tree and pragmatics of: We stayed at a seaside resort in the… · Calling the fire brigade was a last resort.↗tree and pragmatics of: Calling the fire brigade was a last resort. · Never resort to hitting; use words instead.↗tree and pragmatics of: Never resort to hitting; use words instead. · The ski resort was packed with families.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ski resort was packed with families. · She resorted to asking her little brother for help.↗tree and pragmatics of: She resorted to asking her little brother for… · As a last resort, we ate cold beans.↗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.↗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.'↗tree and pragmatics of: in what place soever ye hear the sound… (Writings NEH.4.14, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Be Thou to me a sheltering rock, whereunto… (Writings PSA.71.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.71.3, JPS 1917

resound — Everyday, meaning 1: To resound is to make a loud sound that echoes.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: To resound through a place is to fill… Example: Her laugh resounded through the hall.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her laugh resounded through the hall. · The horn resounded across the valley.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: The young lions have roared upon him, and… (Prophets JER.2.15, JPS 1917)↗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.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: A person's skills and ideas that help them… Example: Water is a precious resource.↗tree and pragmatics of: Water is a precious resource. · The library is a great resource for projects.↗tree and pragmatics of: The library is a great resource for projects. · Coal and oil are non-renewable resources.↗tree and pragmatics of: Coal and oil are non-renewable resources. · Wind and sunlight are renewable resources.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wind and sunlight are renewable resources. · Our teacher shared online resources for the topic.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our teacher shared online resources for the topic. · We must not waste resources like paper and electricity.↗tree and pragmatics of: We must not waste resources like paper and… · The island had few resources, so people traded.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Nevertheless, this work is expensive, so in order… (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Good at finding quick, clever ways to deal… Example: The resourceful girl made a raft from barrels.↗tree and pragmatics of: The resourceful girl made a raft from barrels. · Be resourceful: use what you have in the box.↗tree and pragmatics of: Be resourceful: use what you have in the… · Robinson Crusoe was resourceful on his island.↗tree and pragmatics of: Robinson Crusoe was resourceful on his island. · The resourceful Mole found the door scraper in the snow.↗tree and pragmatics of: The resourceful Mole found the door scraper in… · Without a ruler, the resourceful boy measured with a book.↗tree and pragmatics of: Without a ruler, the resourceful boy measured with… · Our resourceful teacher made a game from bottle tops.↗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.↗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.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: To respect a rule or a place is… Everyday, meaning 4: «In this respect» means in this way or detail.↗tree and pragmatics of: «In this respect» means in this way or… Example: Treat everyone with respect.↗tree and pragmatics of: Treat everyone with respect. · We respect each other's opinions.↗tree and pragmatics of: We respect each other's opinions. · Respect the rules of the pool.↗tree and pragmatics of: Respect the rules of the pool. · She earned the team's respect.↗tree and pragmatics of: She earned the team's respect. · Respect people who are different from you.↗tree and pragmatics of: Respect people who are different from you. · Respect nature: take your litter home.↗tree and pragmatics of: Respect nature: take your litter home. · Respect someone's «no».↗tree and pragmatics of: Respect someone's «no». · The boy listened with respect to the old man's story.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boy listened with respect to the old… · She felt such respect for what he knew!↗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)↗tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD had respect unto Abel and… · but unto Cain and to his offering He had not respect.↗tree and pragmatics of: but unto Cain and to his offering He… (Torah GEN.4.5, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: And I will have respect unto you, and… (Torah LEV.26.9, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.26.9, JPS 1917 · To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.↗tree and pragmatics of: To have respect of persons in judgment is… (Writings PRO.24.23, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.24.23, JPS 1917 · I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways.↗tree and pragmatics of: I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have… (Writings PSA.119.15, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.119.15, JPS 1917 · 'How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect the persons of the wicked?↗tree and pragmatics of: 'How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect… (Writings PSA.82.2, JPS 1917)↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Being respected by others, and having a good… Example: The family cared a great deal for respectability.↗tree and pragmatics of: The family cared a great deal for respectability. · She wanted respectability more than fun.↗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.↗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.».↗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».↗tree and pragmatics of: Fairly good or fairly large, though not excellent:… Example: Comb your hair and look respectable for the photo.↗tree and pragmatics of: Comb your hair and look respectable for the… · They were a respectable family who never missed church on Sunday.↗tree and pragmatics of: They were a respectable family who never missed… · Our team scored a respectable 45 points.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our team scored a respectable 45 points. · The Badger said that a respectable animal does not drive cars into ponds.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Badger said that a respectable animal does… · She saved a respectable amount of money for her holiday.↗tree and pragmatics of: She saved a respectable amount of money for… · Keep a respectable distance from the edge of the cliff.↗tree and pragmatics of: Keep a respectable distance from the edge of… · His old coat was patched but still respectable.↗tree and pragmatics of: His old coat was patched but still respectable. · "Here's a nice end for a respectable blacksmith!"↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: Showing respect: being polite and considerate to other… Everyday, meaning 2: Treating places, animals and nature with care.↗tree and pragmatics of: Treating places, animals and nature with care. Example: Be respectful and listen when others are talking.↗tree and pragmatics of: Be respectful and listen when others are talking. · We were respectful and quiet in the museum.↗tree and pragmatics of: We were respectful and quiet in the museum. · It's respectful to knock before you go into a room.↗tree and pragmatics of: It's respectful to knock before you go into… · Be respectful of other people's beliefs and cultures.↗tree and pragmatics of: Be respectful of other people's beliefs and cultures. · The crowd stood in respectful silence.↗tree and pragmatics of: The crowd stood in respectful silence. · He spoke respectfully to the old man.↗tree and pragmatics of: He spoke respectfully to the old man. · Being respectful to animals means not teasing them.↗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.↗tree and pragmatics of: But the Dogs kept them all at a…