Emily Dickinson Lexicon

resolute (-r), adj. [L.]

Having a firm conviction; determined; staid; stable; fixed; steady; constant in pursuing a purpose.

resonance, n. [OFr resonance < L. resonantia, echo < resonare, to resound.]

1. Vibrations within a semi-enclosed space, as of sound; echo; variation; reverberation.
2. Enlarging; filling of a space; multiplying.

resource, n. [Fr. < L. re-, again + surgěre to rise.]

A source of aid or support; something that will help or be of assistance; last resort.

resow (-n), v. [sow -OE sawan.]

1. That which is planted again.
2. That which is fixed; as redone (also word play on resew(n); to sew again; mend).

respect, v. [L. respect-, ppl. stem of respicere to look (back) at, regard, consider, or the frequentative of this, respectare.]

To view or consider with some degree of reverence; esteem; hold in great honor; feel awe towards.

respectful, adj. [see respect, v.]

1. Having a attitude of deference toward; marked or characterized by respect; in awe of; paying homage to.
2. Acting appropriately for a situation of toward a person; doing the proper thing.
3. Quiet; unobtrusive; not wanting to disturb.

respite (-s), n. [OFr respit < L. respect-us, respect.]

1. Pause; temporary intermission, reprieve, or break from work or labor; interval of rest.
2. Relief from the stresses of life; break; pause for thought; rest; vacation.

resplendent, adj. [L. resplendent-em, < resplendēre, to resplend.]

Glorious; very bright; shining with brilliant luster; with splendor and finery.

respond (-ed), v. [L. re-, again + spondēre, to pledge, promise, warrant.]

1. To answer; to reply in words or actions; to communicate with.
2. To react to a stimulus.

responsibility, n. [see responsible, adj.]

1. Duty to be performed, or required routine.
2. The state of being accountable or answerable, as for a trust or office, or for a debt.