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Something Is Killing Me
idiomCausing someone intense physical agony, extreme exhaustion, or unbearable worry.
↗Something Sucks
idiomSomething is exceptionally bad, disappointing, unfair, or unpleasant.
↗Something to Crow About
idiomA notable achievement, milestone, or victory that justifies justifiable pride or boasting.
↗sometimes
word B1at certain times, on some occasions, or now and then, but not always
↗somewhat
word B2to a moderate or small degree; rather; a little
↗somewhere
word A2in, at, or to an unknown or not exact place in or at some place; in an unspecified location in, at, or to a place that is not known or specified
↗son
word A1a male child in relation to his parents a male child of a parent
↗song
word A1a short piece of music with words that are sung; words and music that people sing a short piece of music with words that are sung
↗soon
word A1after a short time; not long from now in a short time; before long; quickly in a short time; shortly
↗sooner or later
phraseAt some point in the future; inevitably or eventually
↗sophistication
word C1The quality of having refined tastes and manners, or being developed to a high degree of complexity.
↗sordid
word C1Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste.
↗sorry
word A1feeling regret or sympathy; feeling bad about a mistake; used to apologize politely feeling regret or sympathy
↗sort
word B1a kind or type; also to put things into groups to arrange or categorize something
↗sort out
phrasal verbto organize things into different groups or find a solution to a problem
↗soul
word B1the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, often regarded as immortal; a person's inner moral nature; the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature the spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often thought of as eternal
↗sound
word A2something you hear; also to seem a certain way a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition; a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
↗sounds good
phrase A2used to express hearty agreement or approval of a suggestion
↗soup
word A1a liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in stock a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water a liquid dish, typically made with meat, vegetables, or legumes, and often served hot
↗sour grapes
idiomDisparaging something one cannot achieve or attain by falsely claiming it is worthless.
↗source
word A2the place, person, or thing that something comes from a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information a place, person, or thing from which something originates or is obtained; a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information a place, person, or thing from which something originates or is obtained
↗south
word A2the direction opposite north the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north; the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
↗southern
word B1in or from the south part of a place located in or facing the south; southern regions
↗sovereignty
word C1supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself or another state
↗sow
word B2to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
↗space
word A2an empty area; room for something; the area beyond Earth The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move. a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied; The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move. a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied
↗spaced repetition
word C1A learning technique that incorporates increasing intervals of time between reviews of previously learned material.
↗spaceship
word A2a vehicle designed for travel and exploration in outer space
↗spaghetti
word A2pasta made in long, slender, solid strings
↗spare
word B2extra and available; also to give time, money, or effort if you can To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.; To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
↗spark
word B2a small fiery particle produced by a fire, electrical breakdown, or friction; a trace or flash; a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates to cause the start of something, especially an emotion or activity
↗speak
word A1to say words; to use a language in speech to say words; to communicate verbally to talk; to express thoughts in words; to communicate to say something in order to convey information or express feelings; to say words in order to communicate thoughts or information; to say words; to communicate verbally to talk; to express thoughts in words; to communicate to say something in order to convey information or express feelings
↗speak fluently
phraseto speak a language easily, smoothly, and without hesitation or awkward pauses
↗speak for
phrasal verbTo represent someone's views or serve as clear evidence of something.
↗speak louder
phrase A2to talk with greater volume so that others can hear clearly
↗Speak of the Devil
idiomRemarked when a person unexpectedly appears right as they are being talked about.
↗speak out
phrasal verbTo publicly or openly voice opinions, objections, or concerns, especially about excessive workload or unfair pressure
↗speak slowly
phrase A1to talk at an unhurried, measured pace for clarity
↗speak up
phrasal verb B2to speak more loudly or express one’s views openly and frankly; to speak more loudly so others can hear clearly
↗speaker
word A2a person who speaks at an event, or a device that plays sound a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
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