I . n.
1.
Stop, cessation, suspension, interruption, rest, halt, intermission, remission, stoppage, stopping, break.
2.
Suspense, hesitation, uncertainty.
3.
Break, paragraph ( in writing ).
4.
Point, punctuation-mark.
II . v. n.
1.
Stop, cease, desist, wait, delay, rest, breathe, stay, break off.
2.
Stop, wait, forbear, delay, tarry, stay, intermit.
3.
Hesitate, demur, deliberate, waver, hold back.