English words starting with S

covered with or consisting of shrubs

To raise and lower your shoulders slightly to show that you do not know something or are not interested

having become or been made smaller in size

a small jewish town or village formerly found in eastern europe.

a particular talent, style of performance, or special interest that someone is known for or uses repeatedly.

To remove the shell or outer covering from something, especially from shellfish or corn.

to remove the shell or outer covering from something, especially from shellfish or corn.

used to express mild disappointment, regret, or embarrassment.

To shake suddenly and briefly because you are frightened, cold, or feel strong emotion.

shaking or trembling violently and uncontrollably.

To walk by dragging your feet slowly along the ground without lifting them completely.

a game in which players use long-handled cues to push weighted discs along a smooth court toward a scoring area.

to walk by sliding your feet along the the ground without lifting them completely

the action of moving something or someone from one place to another, especially in a slow, awkward, or irregular way.

A synagogue, especially one used by Yiddish-speaking Jews.

To deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something.

To deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something, typically because they are disliked, feared, or considered undesirable.

To move or shift someone or something to a different place, often one that is less important or central.

to tell someone to be quiet, especially by saying "shush" or by putting a finger to the lips

to move something into a position that closes an opening

A person who is confined to their home, a hospital, or another institution due to illness, disability, or other reasons.

a device that stops the flow of a liquid or gas

A situation in which a machine or system, especially a computer, is turned off or stops working.

a device or valve used to stop the flow of a liquid or gas

a game in which one side prevents the other from scoring any points.

A device that opens and closes to cover a window or opening.

A person who is very enthusiastic about photography, especially as a hobby.

(of a building or business) having the windows or doors covered with shutters, especially because it is closed permanently or for a long period

The action of closing something, especially a business, factory, or operation, often suddenly or permanently.

A vehicle or aircraft that travels regularly between two places

A light object with a rounded end and a cone of feathers or plastic, hit back and forth in the game of badminton.

nervous or timid in the company of other people

A person who lends money at extremely high or unfair rates of interest; a ruthless moneylender.

in a nervous or timid manner, showing a lack of confidence

the feeling of being nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people.

a dishonest person, especially a lawyer or politician, who uses unscrupulous or tricky methods.

Of or relating to Siam (now Thailand), its people, or their language.

A sibling; a brother or sister.

Relating to Siberia or its people, flora, or fauna.

making or characterized by a hissing sound.

A brother or sister.

(in ancient Greece and Rome) a woman who acted as a channel for prophecy from a god.

Used in brackets after a quoted word or passage to indicate that an apparent error is part of the original text and not a mistake in quoting.

A province in southwestern China, known for its mountainous terrain and distinctive cuisine.

Relating to Sicily, its people, or their culture.

affected by physical or mental illness

a room or compartment on a ship or spacecraft for treating sick or injured people.

a bed used by a person who is sick, especially one in a hospital or at home for a long-term patient.

to make someone feel disgusted or shocked

affected with a feeling of nausea or disgust

Causing or liable to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust.

to a degree that causes disgust or extreme dislike

a tool with a short handle and a curved metal blade, used for cutting grass and grain crops

Relating to or affected with sickle-cell anemia.

having a curved, pointed form like the blade of a sickle

often ill; not strong and healthy

The state or condition of being ill.

A person who is mentally ill or who behaves in a strange, offensive, or frightening way, especially someone who enjoys cruel or violent things.

a room in a house or hospital where a sick person is cared for.

one of the two surfaces of a thin, flat object, or a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point.

Placed next to each other, facing the same direction.

A food served in addition to the main course of a meal.

An often harmful and unwanted effect of a drug or medical treatment, in addition to its desired effect.

A collision or impact involving the side of a vehicle.

Attached to or positioned on the side of something.

Moving or directed from one side to the other and back again.

a view obtained from the side; a profile or lateral perspective.

A frequency band lying above or below the main carrier frequency in a modulated signal, containing part of the transmitted information.

A short article or piece of information placed alongside a main article in a newspaper, magazine, or website, providing related or supplementary details.

A long, low piece of furniture, typically placed in a dining room, used for storing plates, glasses, and other items, and often having a flat top for serving food.

A strip of hair grown by a man down the side of his face in front of his ears.

a small, single-wheeled passenger compartment attached to the side of a motorcycle.

the curved shape of a ski or snowboard, from the tip to the tail, which affects its turning ability.

A set of extra cards in a collectible card game, separate from a player's main deck, that can be swapped in between matches or games.

A hillside; the sloping side of a hill.

A person's assistant or close associate, especially one who has less authority or status.

A light placed at the side of something, such as a vehicle or a building.

An activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra money.

a lock of hair hanging at the side of the head, often in front of the ear.

directed to or from one side; not direct

a musician who plays as a member of a band or group supporting a featured soloist or leader.

Relating to the distant stars or constellations, not the sun or planets.

A saddle designed for a rider, typically a woman, to sit with both legs on the same side of the horse.

a small show or performance at a fair or circus that is separate from the main show.

a sideways skid or slip, especially by a vehicle or aircraft.

extremely funny; causing loud, uncontrollable laughter.

to avoid something, such as a question, problem, or responsibility, by not dealing with it directly.

to hit something with a glancing blow along its side while moving past it.

To cause someone to become distracted from the main topic or purpose.

to cause someone to become distracted from the main topic or purpose.

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road.

the vertical or sloping surface at the side of a tire.

to or towards one side

A heavy blow from the side, especially with the fist.

towards or from one side; sideways.

a short railway track connected to a main line, used for shunting or storing trains.

to walk in a quiet or cautious way, as if you do not want to be noticed, especially sideways or obliquely.

a military operation in which an army tries to capture a town or building by surrounding it and stopping the supply of food, etc., to the people inside

a natural clay earth pigment that is yellowish-brown when raw and reddish-brown when burnt.

a rest or nap taken in the early afternoon, especially in hot countries.

a tool consisting of a frame with a wire or plastic net attached to it, used for separating solids from liquids or larger solids from smaller solids

To put a dry substance through a sieve in order to remove large pieces or lumps, or to make it finer.

Separated fine particles from coarse ones or removed unwanted material by passing through a sieve

A kitchen utensil with a mesh bottom, used for sifting dry ingredients like flour.

The action of passing a substance through a sieve to separate fine particles from coarse ones or to break up lumps.

To let out a long, deep, audible breath expressing sadness, tiredness, relief, or longing.

The act of emitting a long, deep, audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or longing.

The ability to see; vision

To read and perform a piece of music at first sight without prior practice or study.

The skill or practice of reading and performing a piece of music at first sight, without preparation.

The skill or practice of singing music from a written score without having heard it performed beforehand.

A method in representational drawing and painting where the artist positions themselves at a fixed distance from the subject and the easel so that the subject can be seen at the same apparent size as the drawing or painting surface.

Having the ability to see; not blind.

An occasion on which something is seen, especially something unusual or that you have been looking for.

unable to see; blind.

in a manner that is without sight; blindly.

an unobstructed line of sight from a specific point to an object or area.

The activity of visiting interesting or famous places, especially by people on holiday.

a person who visits places of interest, especially while on vacation.

A type of sign or symbol considered to have magical power.