English to English Dictionary

stanza

A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.

starch

An odorless, tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes.

status-report

A summary that describes the current state, progress, or condition of a project, task, or operation.

steadfast

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

step-aside

An act of resigning from a position or relinquishing responsibility in favor of someone else.

stiletto

A short dagger with a tapering blade.

stocky

Broad and solidly built; sturdy and relatively short in stature.

stratum-corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead, keratinized cells that form a protective barrier for the skin.

strike

A refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in an attempt to obtain concessions from their employer.

strolling

The action of walking in a leisurely, relaxed way.

stunned

Very surprised or shocked, so that one is temporarily unable to react.

stutter

A tendency to stutter, or an instance of stuttering speech.