/ˈdef(t)lē/ adverb adverb: deftly 1. in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.: "her fingers moved deftly, quickly parting the grass" "Lizzy deftly weaves her way through the crowd".
/inˈso͞o,enˈso͞o/ verb 3rd person present: ensues 1. happen or occur afterward or as a result.: "the difficulties that ensued from their commitment to Cuba".
(of water or food) stay just below the boiling point while being heated.: "the goulash was simmering slowly on the stove" "the disagreement simmered for years and eventually boiled over".
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.: "the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering" "a brief respite from a dire food shortage".
