river water recedes; family declines; tenon fits; feel at ease
Meanings
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(of river water level) to drop and return to the river channel
formalUsed in hydrology or to describe natural water flow.
After the flood, the river water finally receded into its channel.
This river only fully returns to its channel during the dry season.
verb
(of a family's fortunes) to decline; to fall into decline
dialectA dialectal term describing the decline of a household's wealth and status.
Since the old master passed away, their family has gradually fallen into decline.
Who would have thought such a prominent family would also decline.
verb
(of a tenon) to fit properly into a mortise
technicalA technical term in carpentry/woodworking.
This tenon isn't made to standard and simply won't fit into the mortise.
With one strike from the master carpenter, the tenon fit perfectly into the mortise.
verb
to feel at ease; to feel settled; to be content
dialectA dialectal term describing a state of mental peace and satisfaction.
Since the task wasn't done properly, he just can't feel at ease.
Only upon hearing that her child was safe did the mother's heart finally settle.
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Once everything is properly arranged, I can sleep soundly tonight.