resting
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
An inflected form of rest · -ing form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,843 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,822 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- not move; be in a resting position
- take a short break from one's activities in order to relax also: breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather
- give a rest to He rested his bad legRest the dogs for a moment
- have a place in relation to something else also: lie The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the WestThe responsibility rests with the Allies
- be at rest
- stay the same; remain in a certain state also: stay, remain The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry itrest assured
resting in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The cries appeared to come from a decapitated head resting on the pavement.
The Club of Queer Trades · G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton · Chapter 1
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Slowly Kiki rose into the air, and resting on his broad wings, floated in graceful circles above the saucer-shaped mountain-top.
The Magic of Oz · L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum · Chapter 1
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Then the man's heavy breathing became audible, and Keith felt as if the load was resting on his own shoulders.
The Soul of a Child · Edwin Björkman · Chapter 1
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The special observer, penetrating under the surface, found a fine nature beneath, resting on a steady foundation of honor and truth.
Man and Wife · Wilkie Collins · Chapter 1
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One day all the three were sitting resting under a tree, for the sun was hot and they were tired of walking.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1