Emily Dickinson Lexicon

rest (-ed, -ing, -s), v. [OE restan.] (webplay: bed, church, day, death, die, dust, hand, head, heart, Heaven, lie, lowly, meek, mind, nature, pause, souls, still, stop, trust, voice, wandering, weary).

1. Give relief to.
2. Cease from action.
3. Be tranquil.
4. Lay; be supported by.