When the new patient was settled comfortably on the couch, the physiatrist began his therapy session,
"I’m not aware of your problem," the doctor said. "So perhaps, you should start at the very beginning."
"Of course." replied the patient. "In the beginning, I created the Heavens and the Earth…"
—v. (-ling) 1 make a continuous deep resonant sound as of distant thunder.
- (foll. By along, by, past, etc.) (esp. Of a vehicle) move with a rumbling noise.
- (often absol.) Slang find out the esp. Discreditable truth about. —n. Rumbling sound. [probably dutch rommelen]
RUMOUR
(us rumor) —n. (often foll. By of or that) general talk, assertion, or hearsay of doubtful accuracy (heard a rumour that you are leaving). —v. (usu. In passive) report by way of rumour (it is rumoured that you are leaving).
RUMPLE
v. (-ling) crease, ruffle. [dutch rompelen]
RUMPUS
n. Colloq. Disturbance, brawl, row, or uproar. [origin unknown]
RUNNEL
n. - brook.
- gutter. [old english]
RUNNER
n. - person, horse, etc. That runs, esp. In a race.
- creeping rooting plant-stem.
- rod, groove, roller, or blade on which a thing, e.g. A sledge, slides.
- sliding ring on a rod etc.
- messenger.
- (in full runner bean) twining bean plant with long flat green edible seed pods.
- long narrow ornamental cloth or rug. do a runner slang leave hastily; flee.
RUNOFF
n. Additional election, race, etc., after a tie.
RUNOUT
n. Dismissal of a batsman by being run out.
RUNWAY
n. Specially prepared surface for aircraft taking off and landing.
RUPIAH
n. Chief monetary unit of indonesia. [related to *rupee]
