Definition of pause

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Pause (n.) A hold. See 4th Hold, 7..

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Sentential :: sentential (a.) Of or pertaining to a sentence, or full period; as, a sentential pause..
Rest :: Rest (n.) A short pause in reading verse; a c/sura.
Hum :: Hum (interj.) Ahem; hem; an inarticulate sound uttered in a pause of speech implying doubt and deliberation.
Pausingly :: Pausingly (adv.) With pauses; haltingly.
Stationed :: Station (n.) One of the places at which ecclesiastical processions pause for the performance of an act of devotion; formerly, the tomb of a martyr, or some similarly consecrated spot; now, especially, one of those representations of the successive stages of our Lord's passion which are often placed round the naves of large churches and by the side of the way leading to sacred edifices or shrines, and which are visited in rotation, stated services being performed at each; -- called also Station o
Pause :: Pause (n.) In speaking or reading aloud, a brief arrest or suspension of voice, to indicate the limits and relations of sentences and their parts..
Demur :: Demur (v. i.) To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.
Pauser :: Pauser (n.) One who pauses.
Pause :: Pause (n.) A break or paragraph in writing.
Ceaseless :: Ceaseless (a.) Without pause or end; incessant.
Syncopist :: Syncope (n.) A pause or cessation; suspension.
Intermission :: Intermission (n.) Cessation for a time; an intervening period of time; an interval; a temporary pause; as, to labor without intermission; an intermission of ten minutes..
Pause :: Pause (n.) In writing and printing, a mark indicating the place and nature of an arrest of voice in reading; a punctuation point; as, teach the pupil to mind the pauses..
Pause :: Pause (n.) To stop in order to consider; hence, to consider; to reflect..
Cadence :: Cadence (n.) A cadenza, or closing embellishment; a pause before the end of a strain, which the performer may fill with a flight of fancy..
Demurrer :: Demurrer (n.) A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further..
Paused :: Paused (imp. & p. p.) of Paus.
Pause :: Pause (n.) Temporary inaction or waiting; hesitation; suspence; doubt.
Respite :: Respite (n.) To relieve by a pause or interval of rest.
Hesitate :: Hesitate (v. i.) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination; as, he hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment..
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