📖 R — The English dictionary · page 34

respectfully — Everyday, meaning 1: Respectfully means in a polite way that shows you value someone and their feelings.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: «Respectfully» is also used when politely disagreeing: «Respectfully, I think you are wrong.».↗ Example: Please listen respectfully when someone else is talking.↗ · He respectfully asked the teacher for more time.↗ · We stood respectfully during the minute's silence.↗ · I respectfully disagree with your idea.↗ · Treat other people's things respectfully.↗ · She spoke respectfully to the old man at the bus stop.↗ · 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))↗

respective — Everyday, meaning 1: Respective means belonging to each one of the people or things just named, in the same order.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (formal) «Respectively» (adverb) means «in the order just given».↗ Example: After the party, the children went back to their respective homes.↗ · Sam and Mia scored 7 and 9 points respectively.↗ · The two teams sat in their respective changing rooms.↗ · The boxes weigh 3 kg and 5 kg respectively.↗ · Each pupil read their respective part of the play.↗ · Ben and Lily have $12 and $20 respectively; how much do they have together?↗ · All rose up as if from deep slumber, and went to their respective homes.↗ · They are only a combination of two, three, and four strokes, to indicate the respective numbers.↗ (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗ · 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."↗ (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗

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.↗ Example: Tom and Sue have 5 and 8 apples respectively.↗ · The red and blue teams scored 12 and 15 points respectively.↗ · The boxes weigh 3 kg and 7 kg respectively.↗ · Ann and Ben are 9 and 11 years old respectively.↗ · The first and second prizes are 50 and 20 dollars respectively.↗ · 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.↗ (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)↗

respiration — Everyday, meaning 1: Breathing: taking air into the lungs and letting it out.↗ 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.↗ Example: Respiration happens in every living cell.↗ · Respiration releases energy from food.↗ · Plants carry out respiration all the time, even at night.↗ · After running, my rate of respiration was 30 breaths a minute.↗ · Artificial respiration can save a life.↗ · 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.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (medicine) Affecting the breathing system, like a respiratory infection.↗ Example: The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system.↗ · A cold is a respiratory infection.↗ · Smoking damages the respiratory system.↗ · Asthma is a respiratory condition.↗ · The doctor counted her respiratory rate — how many breaths a minute.↗ · Fish have gills instead of lungs in their respiratory system.↗

respire — Everyday, meaning 1: 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.↗ Example: All living things respire.↗ · Plants respire day and night, not just in the dark.↗ · When you run, your muscles respire faster.↗ · Yeast respires and makes bubbles of gas.↗ · Fish respire using oxygen dissolved in water.↗ · Seeds respire as they germinate.↗

respite — Everyday, meaning 1: A short rest or break from something hard, painful or unpleasant.↗ 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.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (law, old) A delay given before a punishment.↗ Example: The shade gave us a respite from the hot sun.↗ · The rain stopped for a short respite.↗ · The weekend was a respite from tests.↗ · His little sister goes to respite care once a month so the family can rest.↗ · The soldiers fought without respite.↗ · 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.↗ · But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken.↗ (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.↗ (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.'↗ (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.↗ 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).↗ (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).↗ (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗ · The queen wore a resplendent gown.↗ · The palace was resplendent with gold.↗

respond — Everyday, meaning 1: To respond means to answer, by speaking or writing.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: To respond means to react to something by doing something.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: To respond to treatment means to start getting better.↗ Example: Please respond to the email.↗ · Plants respond to light by growing towards it.↗ · The firefighters responded to the call in minutes.↗ · She didn't respond when I called her name.↗ · The patient is responding well to the medicine.↗ · How did the character respond to the bad news?↗ · "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.↗ (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)↗ · Ephraim shall say: 'What have I to do any more with idols?'↗ As for Me, I respond and look on him; I am like a leafy cypress-tree; from Me is thy fruit found.↗ (Prophets HOS.14.9, JPS 1917)↗

respondent — Everyday, meaning 1: A person who answers a survey, questionnaire or question.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (law) The person who must answer a case in court, especially in a divorce or appeal.↗ Example: We asked 30 respondents what their favourite fruit was.↗ · Most respondents said they walk to school.↗ · Half of the respondents chose the beach.↗ · Each respondent filled in a short form.↗ · In the court case, the respondent had a lawyer.↗ · The survey had 100 respondents.↗

response — Everyday, meaning 1: A response is an answer or reply to a question, letter or message.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A response is also something you do because of something else, a reaction.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: In science, a response is how a living thing reacts to a change (a stimulus).↗ Example: I sent a message but got no response.↗ · Her response was a big smile.↗ · Plants grow towards light in response to it.↗ · The fire brigade's response was very fast.↗ · Write your response in full sentences.↗ · In response to the storm, the school closed.↗ · The pupils of our eyes get smaller in response to bright light.↗ · The little boy made no response.↗ · A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.↗ (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»).↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Responsibility is being trusted to do the right thing and to take care without being watched.↗ 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»).↗ Example: Looking after the class hamster is a big responsibility.↗ · It is your responsibility to pack your PE kit.↗ · He took responsibility for breaking the vase and said sorry.↗ · Being a prefect comes with responsibilities.↗ · The lifeguard has responsibility for everyone in the pool.↗ · Every right comes with a responsibility.↗ · My sister is showing more responsibility now that she is ten.↗ · 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.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: If you are responsible for something that happened, you caused it and can be blamed or praised.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: A responsible person is sensible and can be trusted to do the right thing.↗ Example: I am responsible for watering the class plants.↗ · Who is responsible for this mess?↗ · She is very responsible and always does her homework.↗ · A responsible adult must come on the trip.↗ · Be responsible online and never share your password.↗ · The storm was responsible for the power cut.↗ · Owning a pet means being responsible for it.↗ · “No, no,” Mr. Darling always said, “I am responsible for it all.↗ · + Keep it legal Whatever your use, remember that you are responsible for ensuring that what you are doing is legal.↗ (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗

rest — Everyday, meaning 1: The rest is what is left over after some part has been taken or used.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: The rest can mean the other people or things: «The rest of the class went home».↗ Everyday, meaning 3: A rest is a time when you stop and relax or sleep.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: To rest is to relax, or to lie or lean on something.↗ Example: Tom gives 3 pencils to Anna and the rest to Ben.↗ · Sam keeps 3 stamps and gives the rest to Mia.↗ · 5 of the 12 children are boys; the rest are girls.↗ · We had a rest after the long walk.↗ · I'll eat the rest of my sandwich later.↗ · Rest your leg until it gets better.↗ · The ladder was resting against the wall.↗ · In science, a ball at rest is not moving.↗ · And Jacob fed the rest of Laban's flocks.↗ (Torah GEN.30.36, JPS 1917)↗ · So the people rested on the seventh day.↗ (Torah EXO.16.30, JPS 1917)↗ · And He said: 'My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.'↗ (Torah EXO.33.14, JPS 1917)↗ · And the land had rest from war.↗ (Prophets JOS.11.23, JPS 1917)↗ · And the land had rest forty years.↗ (Prophets JDG.3.11, JPS 1917)↗ · And the land had rest fourscore years.↗ (Prophets JDG.3.30, JPS 1917)↗

restart — Everyday, meaning 1: To restart means to start something again after it has stopped.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: To restart a computer or phone means to switch it off and on again.↗ Example: Try restarting the laptop if it freezes.↗ · The match restarted after the rain stopped.↗ · We had to restart the race because of a false start.↗ · The lesson restarted after the fire drill.↗ · The music stopped, then restarted.↗ · Press the button to restart the level.↗

restate — Everyday, meaning 1: To restate something is to say it again, often in different, clearer words.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (formal) To restate a rule, view or promise is to say it again firmly.↗ Example: Start your answer by restating the question.↗ · Can you restate the problem in your own words?↗ · The conclusion restates the main point of the essay.↗ · The head teacher restated the rule about phones.↗ · When I restated the problem, I saw it was a subtraction.↗ · She restated her promise to help.↗ · Restate the fact more simply for younger children.↗

restatement — Everyday, meaning 1: Saying or writing something again, often in different or clearer words.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A new or changed version of a statement, such as a rule or account.↗ Example: Your conclusion should include a restatement of your opinion.↗ · Start your answer with a restatement of the question.↗ · The teacher's restatement of the rule made it clearer.↗ · The company issued a restatement of last year's figures.↗ · His speech was just a restatement of what he said before.↗ · 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.↗ Example: We went to a restaurant for Dad's birthday.↗ · The restaurant was full, so we waited for a table.↗ · I ordered pasta at the Italian restaurant.↗ · The bill at the restaurant came to 48 dollars.↗ · Four friends shared the restaurant bill equally.↗ · Remember to say thank you to the waiter.↗ · The restaurant kitchen must be very clean.↗

restful — Everyday, meaning 1: Calm and peaceful, helping you to relax.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Giving good rest, such as restful sleep.↗ Example: We had a restful day at the beach.↗ · Soft music is restful before bed.↗ · Pale blue is a restful colour for a bedroom.↗ · After a restful night's sleep I felt great.↗ · The garden is a restful place to read.↗ · Screens before bed can make sleep less restful.↗

resting — Everyday, meaning 1: lying down, sleeping or relaxing to get back strength.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (euphemism, humorous, UK) of an actor: out of work, with no part in a play or film.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: lying or leaning on something ("resting on the table").↗ Everyday, meaning 4: (euphemism) dead and buried ("resting in peace").↗ Example: The baby is resting after her feed.↗ · Please be quiet, Grandpa is resting.↗ · "Are you in anything at the moment?" "↗ No, I'm resting," said the actor.↗ · My uncle has been resting for a year; he works in a café now.↗ · The bike was resting against the wall.↗ · Here lies Mary, resting in peace.↗ · Your heart rate when resting is lower than after running.↗ · After resting a few minutes longer, they set out again.↗ · 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)↗ · 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.↗ (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.↗ (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)↗ · And where is the place that may be My resting-place?↗ (Prophets ISA.66.1, JPS 1917)↗ · Arise, O LORD, unto Thy resting-place; Thou, and the ark of Thy strength.↗ (Writings PSA.132.8, JPS 1917)↗ · O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no resting-place.↗ (Writings JOB.16.18, JPS 1917)↗