stare, stared, staring, stares.verbs
intransitive verb use.to look directly and fixedly, often with a wide-eyed gaze; if you stare at someone or something, you look at them for a long time; if a situation or the answer to a problem is staring you in the face, it is very obvious, although you may not be immediately aware of it
stare.noun,.plural.stares
an intent gaze
transitive verb use.to look at directly and fixedly (stared him in the eyes)
stare one in the face.idiom
to be plainly visibleor obvious; force itself on one's attention (the phone on the table was staring her in the face but she didn't notice it because her mind was on other things); to be obvious though initially overlooked (the truth of the existence of God is always staring us in the face but the mind only sees what the heart is looking for); to be imminent or unavoidable
starer.noun,.plural.starers

star.noun,.plural.stars
a star is a large ball of burning gas in space, appearing to us as small points of light in the sky on clear nights; in astronomy, a self-luminous.celestial body consisting of a mass of gas held together by its gravity in which energy generated by nuclear reactions in its interior is balanced by the outflow of energy to its surface and the inward directed gravitational forces are balanced by the outward directed gas and radiation pressures; any of the celestial bodies visible at night from Earth as relatively.stationary, usually twinkling points of light; something regarded as resembling such a celestial body; you can refer to a shape or an object as a star when it has four, five or more points sticking out of it in a regular pattern (children at school receive coloured stars for work well done); you can say how many stars something such as a hotel or restaurant has as a way of talking about its quality, which is often indicated by a number of star-shaped symbols, the more stars something has, the better it is (five star hotels); famous actors, musicians and sports players are often referred to as stars; an artistic performer or athlete whose leading role or superior performance is acknowledged
star.adjective
of, relating.to.or.being an outstanding, famous perfomer (a star figure skater; a star is one having an important role in a movie) star, starred, starring, stars.verbs
transitive verb use.to ornament with stars; to award or mark with a star for excellence; to mark with an asterisk; to present or feature a performer in a leading role
intransitive verb use.to play the leading role in a theatrical or film production; to do an outstanding job; perform excellently
have stars in one's eyes.idiom
to be dazzled or enraptured, as with romantic love

syllabus.noun,.plural.syllabuses.or.syllabi
an outline or a summary of the main points of a text, lecture or course of study; in law, a short statement.preceding a report on an adjudged case and containing a summary of the court's rulings on each point involved

slapstick.noun,.plural.slapsticks
slapstick is a simple.type of comedy in which the actors.behave in a rough and foolish.way (slapstick comedy); a boisterous.form of comedy marked by chases, collision and crude.practical jokes

slap.noun,.plural.slaps
a sharp.blow made with the open hand or with a flat object; a smack; the sound of such a blow; a sharp insult (a slap to one's pride; he reached forward and gave her a loving slap of the bum); if you describe something that someone does as a serious 'slap in the face', you mean that it shocks or upsets you because it shows that they do not support you or respect you
slap, slapped, slapping, slaps.verbs
transitive verb use.if you slap someone, you hit them with the palm of your hand; to strike with a flat object, such as the palm of the hand; to cause to strike sharply and loudly (slapping the sticks together); to put or place with a loud sharp sound (the ball slapped the window in such a way as to cause a crack in it); to criticize or insult sharply; if journalists say that the authorities slap something such as a tax or a ban on something, they think it is unreasonable or put on without careful thought
intransitive verb use.to strike or beat with the force and sound of a slap (waves slapping against the docked boat)
slap.adverb
directly and with force; if you slap something onto a surface, you put it there quickly, roughly or carelessly (before you go just slap it down on the table)
slap on the wrist.idiom
a nominal or token.punishment
slapper.noun,.plural.slappers

soliloquy.noun,.plural.soliloquies
a soliloquy is a speech in a play in which an actor or actress speaks to himself or herself and to the audience, rather than to another actor; a dramatic or literary.form of discourse in which a character.reveals his or her thoughts when alone or unaware of the presence of other characters; a specific speech or piece of writing in this form of discourse; the act of speaking to oneself

space.noun,.plural.spaces
space is the area beyond the Earth's atmosphere, where the galaxies, stars and planets are; the infinite extension of the three-dimensional.field in which matter exists; the expanse in which the solar system, stars and galaxies exist; the multiverse; the region of this expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere (intergalactic space, interstellar space, interplanetary space); space is also a blank or empty.area (the spaces between words); an area provided for a particular.purpose (a parking space); reserved or available.accommodation (there was space on the small plane for our equipment; on a sunny day there's hardly any space at the beach); a period or interval of time (there's space half way through the show for a washroom break); sufficient freedom from external pressure to develop or explore one's needs, interests and individuality (a need for personal space)
Mathematics:.a set of elements or points.satisfying.specified. geometric.postulates (non-Euclidean space)
Music:.one of the intervals between the lines of a staff
space, spaced, spacing, spaces.verbs
transitive verb use.to organize or arrange with spaces between; to separate or keep apart
intransitive verb use.to be or become stupefied or disoriented (I was supposed to meet her, but I spaced out and forgot)
spacer.noun,.plural.spacers

spacetime.noun,.plural.spacetimes
an event that happens at a time in the space of which is the multiverse including the universe each of us is in, such as the conception that led to your birth is a spacetime event

semicircle.noun,.plural.semicircles
a half of a circle as divided by a diameter; something in the shape of half a circle
semicircular.adjective

stow, stowed, stowing, stows.transitive verbs
to place or arrange, especially in a neat, compact.way (stowed his gear in the school footlocker); to fill a place or container by packing tightly; to store for future use (stowed carrots and potatoes in the root cellar)

stow away.phrasal verb
to hide oneself aboard a conveyance.in order to.obtain free transportation; to consume food or drink voraciously (he was so hungry after the long hike, he stowed away a full meal and then some)
stowaway.noun,.plural.stowaways
a stowaway is a person who hides in a ship, aeroplane or other vehicle in order to make a journey secretly or without paying
(the crew discovered the stowaway about two days into their voyage)

standstill.noun,.plural.standstills
complete cessation of activity or progress (work came to a standstill when the area was shown to contain wildlife)

standing.noun,.plural.standings
someone's standing is their reputation or status (the local team's standing moved up amongst the other teams)
stand, stood, standing, stands.verbs
intransitive verb use.to rise to an upright position on the feet; to assume or maintain an upright position as specified (stand straight; stand to one side); to maintain an upright position on the feet; to maintain an upright position on a base or support (the flower vase stands on a pedestal); to be placed or situated (the building stands at the corner; to remain.stable, upright or intact (the old school still stands); to remain valid, effective or unaltered (the agreement stands); to be or show a specified figure or amount (the balance stands at $500.); to measure a specified height when in an upright position (stands six feet tall; to take up or maintain a specified position, altitude or course (he stands on his earlier offer; we will stand firm); to be in a position of possible gain or loss (she stands to make a fortune); to be in a specified state or condition (I stand corrected; we stood in awe of the view); to exist in a particular form (send the message as it now stands); to be at a specified level on or as if on a scale (stands third in her class; stands high in reputation; she stands in life with the principles she believes in); to come to a stop; remain motionless; to remain stationary or inactive (the car stood in the garage all winter)
transitive verb use.to cause to stand; place upright; to put up with patiently or resolutely; bear (can't stand the cold); to submit to or undergo (stood in the rain waiting for the bus); to tolerate and benefit from (she could stand a good night's sleep); to perform the duty of (stand guard); to treat someone or pay the cost of food or drink (we'll stand dinner this time)
stand.noun,.plural.stands
the act of standing; a ceasing of work or activity; a standstill or halt; a parking space reserved for taxis (a taxi stand); to remain (they stood for a long while looking down the river); a position or an opinion one is prepared to uphold (must take a stand on environmental issues affecting one's health); a small rack, prop or table for holding any of various articles (a music stand; a bedside stand)
stands.noun
the bleachers at a playing field or stadium
stander.noun,.plural.standers

standoffish.adjective
aloof; reserved; reticent; shy: wimpy; diffident; fearful
standoffishness.noun,.plural.standoffishnesses
stand off.phrasal verb
to stay at a distance; remain apart or aloof

stand by.phrasal verb
if you stand by someone, you continue to give them support, especially when they are in trouble (I wouldn't break the law for a friend, but I would stand by her if she did); quality families stick with each other through.thick and thin; if you stand by an earlier decision, promise or statement, you continue to support it or keep it; to remain loyal to; aid or support (stands by her family and friends ready to help anytime); to keep or maintain (stood by her decision); to be ready or available to act; to wait for something, such as a broadcast to resume (they were standing, listening for more results on the game on the radio)
stand down.phrasal verb
in law, to leave a witness stand; to withdraw, as from a political contest
stand for.phrasal verb
to represent; symbolize; to advocate or support (stands for free education); to put up with; tolerate (they will not stand for impertinent behavior
stand in.phrasal verb
to act as a stand-in
stand on.phrasal verb
to be based on; depend on (the success of the project stands on everyone's support of it)
stand out.phrasal verb
to protrude; project; to be conspicuous, distinctive or prominent
stand over.phrasal verb
to watch or supervise closely
stood up.phrasal verb
to fail to keep a date with
stand a chance.idiom
to have a chance, as of gaining or accomplishing something
stand on one's own feet.or.stand on one's two feet.idioms
to be independent and responsible for oneself
stand pat.idiom
to refuse to change one's position or opinion; to play one's poker hand without drawing
stand to reason.idiom
to be consistent with reason (it stands to reason that if we leave late, we will arrive late)
stand up for.idiom
to side with; defend (standing up for your rights)
stand up to.idiom
to confront fearlessly; face up to
stand up with
to act as best man or maid of honor for the groom or bride at a wedding