English words starting with S

A particular order in which related things follow each other.

Arranged in a particular order, especially a logical or chronological order.

A device or piece of software that records or plays back a sequence of musical notes, instructions, or events in a specific order.

The process of determining the precise order of nucleotides within a DNA or RNA molecule.

Following a particular order or sequence; consecutive.

In a way that follows a logical order or sequence; one after another.

To isolate or hide away; to take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or a dispute is settled.

1. (of a place) isolated and hidden away.

To take legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been resolved.

The act of taking legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met.

A small, shiny, decorative disk, typically sewn onto clothing for ornamentation.

Decorated with or covered in sequins.

a very tall evergreen tree of the western us, with thick reddish-brown bark

a harem, especially in a muslim palace.

a long, brightly colored blanket or shawl, often with a slit for the head, worn as a cloak in Latin America, especially in Mexico.

A type of angel of the highest order, often depicted as having six wings.

resembling or characteristic of a seraph; angelic, blissful, or pure.

Under the political or military authority of Serbs or Serbian forces.

controlled or having the most influence from serbs or serbian culture

Under the control or occupation of Serb forces.

Led or controlled by Serbs or Serbian forces.

Relating to Serbia, its people, or their language.

A South Slavic language spoken in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, considered a single pluricentric language with standardized varieties.

(especially of vegetation) dry and withered

a piece of music sung or played in the open air at night, typically by a man to a woman he loves.

Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

In a calm, peaceful, and untroubled manner.

the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

A member of a low social class in medieval times who worked on the land and had to obey the person who owned that land

The state or condition of being a serf, a person in a condition of feudal servitude bound to a lord's land and transferred with it.

A type of strong, durable twilled fabric, often made of wool or worsted, used especially for making suits and uniforms.

A rank in the army or air force above a corporal and below a staff sergeant.

An officer of a legislative body, court, or other organization who maintains order and executes commands.

Arranged in or forming a series.

A method of musical composition using a fixed series of notes, especially the twelve notes of the chromatic scale, in a particular order which is then used to structure the melody, harmony, and other elements of the piece.

The process of converting data or an object into a format that can be stored (e.g., in a file or memory buffer) or transmitted (e.g., across a network) and reconstructed later.

To arrange or publish something in a series of parts.

(of data or an object) converted into a format that can be stored or transmitted and then reconstructed.

In a series; one after another in a sequence.

A number of similar or related events or things, one following another.

A short line or stroke attached to the end of a larger stroke in a letter or symbol within a particular typeface.

a crystalline amino acid that is a constituent of most proteins.

Not joking or playful; thoughtful or solemn.

having a facial expression or outward appearance that suggests gravity, solemnity, or earnestness

thinking or acting in a careful, sensible, and responsible way

in a solemn, sincere, or grave manner

the quality or state of being serious, solemn, or earnest.

a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service.

to speak in a serious way, especially to give someone moral advice, in a manner that is often seen as boring or annoying.

Relating to the scientific study of blood serum, especially its antibodies and their reactions.

Relating to the scientific study of blood serum, especially its immunological properties and reactions.

The scientific study or testing of blood serum, especially for the presence of antibodies against specific pathogens.

(of a person or blood sample) showing a negative result in a test for a specific antibody or antigen in the blood serum, especially indicating no current or past infection with a particular pathogen.

Having a positive result in a test of blood serum, especially indicating the presence of a specific antibody or antigen.

the presence or absence of specific antibodies in the blood serum, indicating past or present infection with a particular pathogen.

Relating to, releasing, or involving serotonin in the transmission of nerve impulses.

A chemical (5-hydroxytryptamine) that carries signals between nerve cells in the brain and is involved in controlling mood, sleep, and appetite.

A distinct variation within a species of bacteria or virus, characterized by its specific set of surface antigens.

Relating to, producing, or resembling serum; thin and watery.

A large snake, especially a dangerous or mythical one.

having a winding course like a moving snake

Having a row of small sharp projections along the edge like the teeth of a saw.

Having a row of small, sharp points along the edge like a saw.

(of rows of people or things) standing or arranged closely together in a dense mass.

The thin, clear liquid that separates from blood when it clots.

A person who is employed to perform domestic duties in another person's household.

to give food or drink to someone, especially as part of a meal or in a restaurant

A computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.

The action of helping or doing work for someone.

(of a business, economy, or system) deriving its primary value or revenue from providing services rather than manufacturing goods.

(of a disability or disease) officially recognized as having been caused or aggravated by military service, especially for the purpose of determining eligibility for veterans' benefits.

A method of teaching and learning that integrates meaningful community service with academic instruction and reflection.

Designed to provide a service or services; focused on meeting the needs of customers or users.

Connected to or involving a service or services.

The part of a country's economy that is concerned with providing services rather than producing goods.

The quality of being able to be used, repaired, or maintained easily and effectively.

In good enough condition to be used; functional.

a man who is a member of the armed forces.

A person who is a member of the armed forces.

A person or company that provides a service, especially one that maintains or repairs equipment.

A woman who serves in the armed forces.

The action of maintaining or repairing a vehicle, machine, or piece of equipment

Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others; submissive

The quality of being too willing to serve or please someone else in a way that shows a lack of self-respect.

an amount of food for one person

The condition of being a slave or of being completely under the control of someone else.

A powered mechanism producing motion or forces at a higher level of energy than the input level, used in automatic control systems.

A motor that forms part of a servomechanism, designed to provide precise control of position, velocity, or acceleration.

A tall annual herbaceous plant of tropical and subtropical regions, cultivated for its oil-rich seeds.

Relating to a period of 150 years.

permanently attached to a base and not free-moving, as in the case of barnacles or corals.

A period of time used for a particular activity, especially by a group of people.

a poem with six stanzas of six lines each and a final tercet, using a fixed pattern of end-words that are repeated in a specific order.

To put something in a particular place or position.

an amount of money or other resources reserved for a particular purpose.

A predetermined level or value at which a machine or system is set to operate.

Relating to or being a device that is connected to a television to provide additional functionality, such as receiving digital signals or internet content.

A problem that makes progress more difficult or success less likely.

A long, comfortable seat with a back and arms, for more than one person; a sofa or couch.

A type of dog trained to stand very still when it finds birds or animals for hunting

The place and conditions in which something happens or exists

To end an argument or solve a disagreement

established in a stable or permanent way, especially in a particular place or role.

an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.

a person who goes to live in a new country or region, especially where there are few other people

the process of becoming established in a stable or permanent situation.

The way in which something, especially equipment or an organization, is arranged or organized.

The number equivalent to the sum of six and one; one more than six, represented by the numeral 7.

The number or quantity that is one more than six and a half; 7.5.

(of a poker game) using or dealing seven cards to each player

Consisting of seven separate dishes or stages served in succession, typically referring to a formal meal.

Lasting for or relating to a period of seven days.

Happening or available every day of the week without interruption.

A fraction equal to seven divided by eight; 7/8.

A trademark for an international chain of convenience stores, originally known for operating from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

A time of day, specifically fifteen minutes past seven o'clock (7:15).

A slang term for a .357 Magnum caliber handgun, derived from the bullet's diameter of approximately 0.357 inches.

(of a sum of money) consisting of seven figures; between 1,000,000 and 9,999,999