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Caesura :: Caesura (n.) A metrical break in a verse, occurring in the middle of a foot and commonly near the middle of the verse; a sense pause in the middle of a foot. Also, a long syllable on which the caesural accent rests, or which is used as a foot..

Punctuate :: Punctuate (v. t.) To mark with points; to separate into sentences, clauses, etc., by points or stops which mark the proper pauses in expressing the meaning..

Hum :: Hum (interj.) Ahem; hem; an inarticulate sound uttered in a pause of speech implying doubt and deliberation.

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..

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

Pause :: Pause (n.) To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.

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..

Pause :: Pause (n.) To stop in order to consider; hence, to consider; to reflect..

Interpause :: Interpause (n.) An intermission.

Pause :: Pause (n.) A break or paragraph in writing.

Break :: Break (v. t.) An interruption; a pause; as, a break in friendship; a break in the conversation..

Respite :: Respite (n.) Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay..

Repose :: Repose (v.) A rest; a pause.

Pausingly :: Pausingly (adv.) With pauses; haltingly.

Sentential :: sentential (a.) Of or pertaining to a sentence, or full period; as, a sentential pause..

Breath :: Breath (n.) Time to breathe; respite; pause.

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 make a short stop; to cease for a time; to intermit speaking or acting; to stop; to wait; to rest.

Dash :: Dash (n.) A mark or line [--], in writing or printing, denoting a sudden break, stop, or transition in a sentence, or an abrupt change in its construction, a long or significant pause, or an unexpected or epigrammatic turn of sentiment. Dashes are also sometimes used instead of marks or parenthesis..

Pause :: Pause (n.) A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

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