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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Re-spŏn'sion, n. p. 1127The act of answering. [Obs.] 2. (University of Oxford.) An examination about the middle of the college course;—called also the little-go. See LITTLE-GO. Lyell.Re-spŏn'sive, a. p. 1127Able, ready, or inclined to respond. 2. Suited to something else; correspondent. “The vocal lay responsive to the strings.” Pope.Re-spôn'sive-ly, adv. p. 1127In a responsive manner.Re-spôn'/sive-ness, n. p. 1127The state of being responsive.Re-spŏn'so-ry, a. p. 1127Containing or making answer.Re-spŏn'so-ry, n. p. 1127The answer of the people to the priest in the alternate speaking, in church service; a response. [Rare.] Which, if I should repeat again, would turn my answers into responsories, and beget another…Rĕst, n. p. 1127[A-S. rest, rīst, Dan. & Sw. rast, rest, repose, Icel. rōst, O. Fries. resta, O. Sax., Goth., & O. H. Ger. rasta, a league, pause, quiet, N. H. Ger. rast, L. Ger. & D. rust, Pr. & It. resta, pause…Rĕst, v. i. p. 1127To cease from action or motion of any kind; to stop. God rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. Gen. ii. 2. 2. To be free from whatever wearies or disturbs; to be quiet or…Rĕst, v. t. p. 1127To lay or place at rest; to quiet. Your piety has paid All needful rites to rest my wandering shade. Dryden. 2. To place, as on a support. Her weary head upon your bosom rest. Waller.Rĕst, n. p. 1127That which is left, or which remains after the separation of a part, either in fact or in contemplation; remainder. Religion gives part of its reward in hand, ... the present comfort of having done…Rĕst, v. i. p. 1127To be left; to remain. The affairs of men rest still uncertain. Shak.Re-stāg'nant, a. p. 1127Remaining without a flow or current; stagnant. [Obs.] Boyle.Re-stāg'nāte, v. i. p. 1127To stand or remain without flowing; to stagnate. [Obs.] Wiseman.Rē'stag-nā'tion, n. p. 1127The same as STAGNATION. [Obs.]Rēs'tant, a. p. 1127(Bot.) Remaining, as footstalks after the fructification has fallen off; persistent.Rē-stāte', v. t. p. 1127To state anew; as, to restate charges. Palfrey.Restaurant, n. p. 1127An eating-house.Restaurateur, n. p. 1127The keeper of an eating-house, or house for occasional refreshment.Rēs'tau-rā'tion, n. p. 1127The same as RESTORATION. [Obs.] See RESTORATION.Rē-stēm', v. t. p. 1127To force back against the current. How they restem Their backward course, bearing with frank appearance Toward Cyprus. Shak. 2. To stem or move against; as, to restem a swift current.Rest'ful, a. p. 1127Being at rest; quiet. Shak. 2. Giving rest; full of rest. Tired with all these, for restful death I cry, Shak.Rĕst'ful-ly, adv. p. 1127In a state of rest. Herbert.Rēst'ful-ness, n. p. 1127The state or quality of being restful; quietness; tranquillity.Rĕst'-hār'/rōw, n. p. 1127(Bot.) A prickly European plant of the genus Ononis, with long, tough roots.Rēst'-house, n. p. 1127An empty house for the accommodation of travelers; a choultry or serai. [India.]Rĕst'iff, a. p. 1127The same as RESTIVE, q. v.Rĕst'iff, n. p. 1127A stubborn horse.Rēst'iff-ness, n. p. 1127The same as RESTIVENESS.Rēs'ti-fōrm, a. p. 1127Formed like a rope; made up of strands;—applied particularly to the posterior strands of the medulla oblongata, or the medullary substance constituting part of the brain.Re-stīne'tion, n. p. 1127Act of quenching or extinguishing. [Obs.]Rēst'l-ness, n. p. 1127The act of taking rest; repose. [Obs.] “The snake by restiness and lying still all winter.” Holland.Re-stīng'guish, v. t. p. 1127To quench or extinguish. [Obs.] Field.Rē-stĭp'ū-lāte, v. i. p. 1127To stipulate anew.Rē-stĭp'ū-lā'tion, n. p. 1127A new or second stipulation.Rēs'ti-tūte, v. t. p. 1127To restore to a former state. [Rare.] Dyer.Rĕs'ti-tūte, n. p. 1127That which is restored or offered in place of something; hence, a substitute. [Rare.]Rēs'ti-tū'tion, n. p. 1127The act of restituting. 2. Especially, the act of restoring any thing to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification. He…Rĕs'ti-tū'tor, n. p. 1128One who makes restitution. [Rare.]Rĕst'ive, a. p. 1128Inclined or disposed to rest or stand still; especially, unwilling to go, or only running back; obstinate in refusing to move forward; stubborn; as, a restive steed. The people remarked with awe and…Rĕst'īve-ness, n. p. 1128The quality or state of being restive; obstinate reluctance or indisposition to move. 2. Obstinate unwillingness.Rĕst'less, a. p. 1128Never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child. “Restless revolution day by day.” Milton. 2. Not inclined to rest; unquiet; uneasy. Restless he passed the remnant of the…Rĕst'less-ly, adv. p. 1128In a restless manner; unquietly. When the mind casts and turns itself restlessly from one thing to another. South.Rĕst'less-ness, n. p. 1128The quality or state of being restless; uneasiness; agitation. “His weakness and restlessness continued.” Macaulay.Re-stōr'a-ble, a. p. 1128Admitting of being restored; capable of being brought to a former condition; as, restorable land. Swift.Re-stōr'a-ble-ness, n. p. 1128The quality or state of being restorable.Re-stōr'al, n. p. 1128Restitution. [Obs.] Barrow.Rĕs'/to-rā'/tion, n. p. 1128The act of restoring or bringing back to a former place, station, or condition, or the event of being restored; renewal; as, the restoration of friendship between enemies; the restoration of peace…Rĕs'-to-rā'-tion-er, n. p. 1128A Restorationist.Rĕs'to-rā'tion-ism, n. p. 1128The belief or doctrines of the Restorationists.Rĕs'to-rā'tion-ist, n. p. 1128One who believes in a temporary future punishment, but in a final restoration of all to the favor and presence of God; a Universalist.Re-stōr'a-tīve, a. p. 1128Having power to renew strength, vigor, and the like. Destroys life's enemy. Hunger, with sweet restorative delight. Milton.Re-stōr'a-tive, n. p. 1128A medicine efficacious in restoring strength and vigor, or in recruiting the vital powers. Arbuthnot.Re-stōr'a-tīve-ly, adv. p. 1128In a manner or degree that tends to renew strength or vigor.Rĕs'to-rā'tor, n. p. 1128A restaurateur.Re-stōr'a-to-ry, a. p. 1128Restorative. [Rare.]Re-stōre’, v. t. p. 1128To bring back from a state of ruin, decay, and the like; to repair. “To restore and to build Jerusalem.” Dan. ix. 25. Our fortune restored after the severest afflictions. Prior. 2. To give or bring…Rē-stōre′, v. t. p. 1128To store again; as, the goods taken out were restored.Re-stōre′, n. p. 1128That which restores or makes new; restoration. [Obs.] Spencer.Re-stōre'ment, n. p. 1128The act of restoring; restoration. [Obs.] Browne.Re-stōr'er, n. p. 1128One who, or that which, restores. Next to the Son, Destined restorer of mankind. Milton.