sacrifice (n.)	a person or animal killed in honour of a god	In ancient cultures animals were often killed as a religious sacrifice.
sad (adj.)	unhappy	Tortoise was sad because he could never visit Vulture.
safari (n.)	a trip to watch animals in Africa	We saw many wild animals when we were on safari in Africa.
safe (adj.)	free from danger	I wasn't afraid, I felt very safe in the helicopter.
sail (n.)	a trip on a boat	They left for a one-hour sail on a yacht.
sail (v.)	to travel on the water	The yacht sails from the marina every afternoon.
salad (n.)	food made mainly of fresh vegetables	There are tomatoes, peppers and onions in this salad.
sale (n.)	the exchange of goods for money; the act of selling	The house was so beautiful that there was no problem with the sale.
salt (n.)	a chemical taken from sea-water and added to food for taste	I like a lot of salt and pepper on my food.
salty (adj.)	having a lot of salt	This soup is too salty, I can't eat it.
Salzburg	a town in Austria	Salzburg is known for its music festivals.
samba (n.)	dance music from Brazil with a quick beat	Let's dance to the lively samba music.
same (adj.)	identical	Look! Her dress is the same as mine! We look like sisters!
sandwich (n.)	food like meat or cheese between two pieces of bread	Afternoon tea and sandwiches were served.
Saturday (n.)	the day between Friday and Sunday	Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
sauce (n.)	a liquid dressing served with food	I like tomato sauce on my spaghetti.
save (v.)	to rescue from danger	'You saved me!' said the young woman.
saviour (n.)	a person who saves, another name for Jesus	That man is my saviour \endash he rescued me from the fire.
say (v.)	to speak past: said	What did you say? I didn't hear you.
Scandinavian (adj.)	the north European countries of Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Finland and the Faeroe islands	Skiing began in Norway and then moved to the other Scandinavian countries.
scare (v.)	to frighten	Spiders scare many people.
scariest (adj.)	most frightening	That was the scariest movie I've ever seen. I couldn't sleep all night!
schedule (n.)	a time plan of when things happen	We looked at the bus schedule to see when the next bus was leaving.
school (n.)	a place for teaching and learning	The pupils and teachers get to school at 8:00 every morning.
screen (n.)	the flat surface on which one sees things on television or a computer	Computer screens display information.
sea (n.)	an ocean, the salt water that covers most of the earth's surface	I love to swim in the sea and play in the waves.
seafood (n.)	shellfish or fish eaten as food	Do you like to eat fish and other seafood?
search (n.)	looking for something	The search for the thief lasted 10 hours.
season (n.)	a period of the year	Spring is my favourite season of the year.
seat (n.)	1. a place to sit 2. the right to be in a place	1. a good seat at the parade 2. a seat in the Stock Exchange
second (adj.)	the next thing after the first	I didn't understand the story at first, so I read it a second time.
security (n.)	care taken to guard against danger	The security at the airport was good. A guard asked us questions and checked our luggage.
see (v.)	to look at, to have and use the power of sight past: saw	I'm sending you a picture so you can see a little bit of Paris.
selection (n.)	a number of things that may be chosen	We have a wide selection of items. Choose anything you want.
sell (v.)	to give something in return for money past: sold	He came to buy and sell goods.
send (v.)	to cause to go past: sent	I'm sending you a picture so you can see a little bit of Paris.
senior (adj.)	older or elder	Senior citizens don't work any more, so they can enjoy other activities.
sense (n.)	any of the five powers of the body by which a person is conscious of things	Dolphins can taste but they have no sense of smell.
separately (adv.)	apart	They didn't go together, they went separately.
September	the ninth month of the year	The date was September 6.
series (n.)	a group of related things that come one after another	It was a series of actions, one after the other.
serious (adj.)	important, grave	This is not a serious movie, it's a comedy.
serve (v.)	to put food on a table for others	All restaurants serve tasty dishes that don't contain meat.
service (n.)	work that helps others	The service in this restaurant is very slow. I won't come here again.
several (adj.)	more than two but not many	I went to the museum several times because there was too much to see in one visit
shade (n.)	a darker place protected from the sun	Lions rest in the shade, so they don't get too hot.
shake (v.)	to move something quickly back and forth past: shook	An elephant shakes its head when it gets angry.
shame (n.)	something to regret	It's a shame you didn't come to the party. We all enjoyed it very much.
shampoo (n.)	a liquid soap used to wash the hair	Use shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair looking beautiful.
shape (n.)	form	This design has geometric shapes such as circles and squares.
share (n.)	a part of the ownership of a company	Brokers buy and sell shares in a company on the Stock Exchange.
sharp (adj.)	having a fine edge, ready for cutting	She took a long, sharp knife to cut the fruit.
shell (n.)	the hard outer covering of eggs, nuts, seeds and some animals	The tortoise has a hard shell, but the shell of an egg can break very easily.
shell (v.)	to take off the shells	First we shell the bitter cocoa beans before we make the chocolate paste.
shine (v.)	to give off light past: shone	The sun always shines here.
ship (n.)	a large boat that travels in deep water	Large ships travel between the two seas.
shipping (n.)	the business of sending things on ships	Shipping is an important business in Istanbul.
shirt (n.)	something light worn over the upper part of the body	I bought you a carnival T-shirt to wear with your new pants.
shoe (n.)	a covering for the foot	I wear rubber shoes so my feet don't get wet.
shop (n.)	a small place where things are sold, a store	I bought the diving equipment at a really good shop in Cabo.
shopping (n.)	going from shop to shop looking for things to buy	I must go shopping today and buy some food.
short (adj.)	not long	December 21st is the shortest day of winter.
should (v.)	it is advisable that	If you don't feel well, you should go to the doctor.
shout (v.)	to call out loudly	You don't have to shout. I can understand you if you speak quietly.
show (n.)	a performance for people to see	There are coloured light shows for the tourists every evening.
show (v.)	to present for others to see	I'll show my photographs to you so you can see what Paris looks like.
show business (n)	the business of entertainment	Many actors say that show business is hard.
shower (n.)	a device which sprays water for washing	I'm full of sand from the beach. I must take a shower right now.
sick (adj.)	having bad health	I was feeling sick, so I decided to stay in bed.
side (n.)	a flat surface that is not the top or bottom	The path was narrow, with tall rocks on either side.
sight (n.)	a thing worth seeing	I've seen this sight thousands of times.
signal (n.)	a sign to another person	Guards stood in these towers, sending signals back to the capital city.
silk (n.)	a fine soft cloth made from the cocoons of certain insects, originally comes from China	This shirt is made of pure silk.
silver (n.)	a soft white metal	They sell gold and silver jewellery.
similar (adj.)	alike in a general way	These pictures are very similar. They look almost the same.
simple (adj.)	ordinary	He married a simple woman. She was neither rich nor beautiful.
singer (n.)	a person who sings	She's not a good singer because she doesn't have a good voice.
single (adj.)	only one, by itself	The Chinese won't let a single day pass without a cup of tea.
sink (v.)	to fall underneath the water to the bottom past: sank	If you can swim, you won't sink.
sister (n.)	a female sibling	I have a brother and sister.
sit (v.)	to be located past: sat	Machu Picchu sits on top of a mountain.
site (n.)	place	Vacation sites are listed in the magazine.
situation (n.)	a condition, case, state of affairs	The situation is more complicated than I thought.
skeleton (n.)	the whole set of bones of a person or animal	We can see our skeleton with X-ray photographs.
ski (n.)	a long piece of wood, metal or plastic fixed to a special boot for moving over snow	Nobody knows exactly when people began to use skis to move across snow, but it was a very long time ago.
ski (v.)	to move over snow on two long pieces of wood or plastic	Are you learning how to ski down the snowy mountains?
ski-lift (n.)	a motor driven cable for moving skiers up a mountain	I learned how to get off the ski-lift without falling.
skiing (n.)	the sport of gliding on skis	Skiing is a way of moving across snow and ice.
skin (n.)	the outside covering of a body	Sitting in the sun can harm your skin.
skull (n.)	the bone which forms the head	Our brain is protected by the bone in the head called the skull.
sky (n.)	the space we look up to from the earth where we see the sun, moon and stars	The sun and moon are in the sky.
skylight (n.)	a window in the roof for letting in light	Daylight floods in through the skylight.
skyline (n.)	the outline of the buildings of a city against the sky	The New York skyline is well known.
sleep (n.)	the condition of the body and mind at rest with the eyes closed	I'm very tired, I must get some sleep.
slow down (v.)	to make slow or slower	A car should slow down when there are children in the streets.
slowly (adv.)	not fast, at a slow rate	They speak slowly to tourists so they will understand better.
small (adj.)	little	This bird is so small. Will it get any bigger?
smart (adj.)	clever, intelligent	A smart pupil can solve this problem very quickly.
smell (n.)	1. odour, scent 2. the power of using the nose to notice things	Dolphins can taste but they have no sense of smell.
smile (v.)	to show pleasure by an expression on the face	We smile when we are happy.
smooth (adj.)	steady and even	The ride wasn't bumpy at all. It was very smooth.
snack (n.)	something light to eat, less than a meal	I'm so hungry and it's too early for lunch. I think I'll have a snack now.
snake (n.)	a long scaly reptile with no arms or legs	Look at that snake sliding over the grass!
snorkelling (n.)	swimming while breathing through a tube	Go on a snorkelling trip to see the colourful tropical fish.
snow (n.)	white flakes of frozen water	Those mountain peaks are covered with a lot of snow.
so (conj.)	in order that	I'm sending you a picture so you can see a little bit of Paris.
soap (n.)	something used for washing and cleaning	I like to wash myself with mineral soap.
social (adj.)	having to do with society or people	Social changes affect people's lives.
society (n.)	people living together as a community	All societies have myths.
sodium (n.)	a soft white metal	Dead Sea water has these minerals: Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chlorides, Bromides.
soft (adj.)	not hard	When the water boils, put in the spaghetti and let it cook till it's soft.
soloist (n.)	a person who performs alone on stage	The soloist is a German soprano who sings beautifully.
solve (v.)	to find the answer to a problem	The policeman solved the crime and caught the criminals.
some (det.)	a part of what there is	Could I have some milk in my coffee?
someone (pron.)	some person	There's always someone drawing pictures in coloured chalk on the pavement.
something (pron.)	a thing	It is very old but also very modern, with something for everyone.
sometimes (adv.)	now and then	Buffaloes sometimes attack humans, but not often.
son (n.)	a male child	I have a son who's 12 years old.
soon (adv.)	in a short time	I have to go now. I'll call you soon.
soprano (n.)	a woman singer with a high voice	This German soprano is a very famous singer.
sorry (adj.)	we are sorry, we apologise	I'm sorry, we don't have any English papers.
sort (v.)	to arrange into different groups	Workers begin to sort the fresh fish into different types and sizes.
sound (n.)	something that is heard	Dolphins make clicking, whistling and squeaking sounds.
soup (n.)	a liquid food made by cooking water, vegetables, spices and often meat or fish	Spicy lentil soup is very tasty.
sour (adj.)	an acid taste like that of lemon	This milk is not fresh. It tastes sour.
south	on the right when facing the rising sun	The Sea of Marmara is to the south of Istanbul.
spa (n.)	a luxury resort	The Dead Sea is a health spa because of all the minerals in the water.
space (n.)	all that area away from the earth	I'd love to be an astronaut and travel to outer space.
spaghetti (n.)	long noodles usually served with sauce	Spaghetti is a very popular dish in Italy.
Spanish (adj.)	the language of Spain	Spanish is spoken in Spain and South America
speak (v.)	to talk, to be able to use a language past: spoke	Our friendly staff speak both Spanish and English.
special (adj.)	different from usual things	San Francisco has special electric cars.
specific (adj.)	exact and well known	He gave me very specific instructions, so I knew exactly what to do.
spectacular (adj.)	impressive, extremely attractive	Come to see the spectacular views.
spend (v.)	to use up, to pass time past: spent	He spends 43 years alone in a prison cell.
spice (n.)	a substance from a plant that is used to flavour food	In the north of India the food contains a careful mixture of spices.
spicy (adj.)	flavoured with spice	In the south of India the food is hot and spicy.
spirit (n.)	a soul, a being without a body	In ancient times, people believed there were many powerful spirits in the air.
sport (n.)	a physical activity for competition or fun	Skiing began to be a sport in the 19th century.
spot (n.)	place	This is the prettiest spot on earth.
square (n.)	an open area in the middle of a city or town	The cathedrals around the square are beautiful.
squeak (n.)	a short, sharp high pitched sound	The squeak of the door is annoying. Please put some oil on it.
stables (n.)	a building for horses	They saw the Royal Stables where the horses are kept.
stadium (n.)	a place for sports with seats for the people who watch	This is as big as a football stadium.
staff (n.)	the workers in a business	Our friendly staff speak both Spanish and English.
stall (n.)	a stand on which goods are shown for sale	In Antwerp you will see beautiful stalls filled with wonderful chocolates.
stand (v.)	to be located in an upright position past: stood	The wall that stands today was built by emperors of the Ming Dynasty, between the 14th and 17th centuries.
standard (n.)	a flag	The Royal Standard is flying above the palace.
star (n.)	a far-away sun that looks very small and can be seen in the sky at night	There are no clouds tonight. We can see the stars.
start (v.)	to begin	We will walk along the Great Wall, starting from Beijing in the north-east and walking towards the China Sea.
starters (n.)	things to start with	Starters are the first part of a meal.
state (n.)	a nation or part of a country	The first step was to connect the existing walls of the Chinese states.
statement (n.)	a sentence which gives information	This is not a question or a command. It is a statement.
station (n.)	a stopping place on a route	Take the blue subway line to General Anaya Station.
stay (n.)	period of time in which a person lives or visits somewhere	We hope you enjoy your stay at our hotel.
step (n.)	a stage in doing something	The first step in rebuilding the Great Wall was to connect the existing walls of the Chinese states.
stepmother (n.)	the wife of one's father in a later marriage	In fairy tales the stepmother is often a bad person.
stew (n.)	a dish of meat or fish and vegetables	I want meat stew with mixed spices.
stick (n.)	a long thin piece of wood	Let's collect some sticks and light a fire.
stick (v.)	to hold onto something strongly past: stuck	You can stick these pieces of paper together with glue.
still (adv.)	now as before	My friend is late and I am still waiting for him.
stock (n.)	a share in the ownership of a business	This is the most important stock market in the world.
stockbroker (n.)	a person who buys and sells stocks for others	You need a good stockbroker to help you invest your money.
stone (n., adj.)	rock	The Nabateans built Petra out of the colourful stone mountains.
Stonehenge	an ancient stone monument in southern England	Stonehenge was a holy place for the Druids.
stop (n.)	a station on a route, a place at the which buses, trains stop	The museum is only five stops away on the train.
stop (v.)	to end a movement or activity	Please stop moving and sit still.
stopping (n.)	to stay at a place	I love stopping for coffee at the outdoor cafes.
store (n.)	a shop	Maybe I will buy some Dead Sea mineral soap at the store.
story (n.)	a description of things that happened, either real or imagined	This is a film of the story of a special man in Alcatraz.
storyteller (n.)	a person who tells stories	I want to hear the storyteller tell us a story.
stove (n.)	a device for heating and cooking food	Put the pot on the stove so the water will boil.
straight (adv.)	directly	The fish are very fresh. They come straight from the sea.
street (n.)	a public road in a city	Just walk down Antwerp's busiest shopping street any day this week.
stretch (v.)	to extend over a long distance	The Nabatean empire stretched from Syria to Egypt, with Petra as its capital.
strict (adj.)	exact and unchangeable, very serious about good behaviour	There are strict rules here. You will be punished if you don't follow them.
strip (n.)	a thin or narrow piece	They use long, thin strips of material to make these pretty skirts.
strong (adj.)	powerful	The wind was so strong that it blew the tree down.
structure (n.)	something that has been built	The Wall is one of the greatest structures in the world.
student (n.)	a person who studies	A group of art students came into the classroom.
stupid (adj.)	having a slow mind, foolish	Hansel was the stupidest son. His brothers were cleverer than him.
style (n.)	a particular fashion or appearance	This building is a combination of Greek and Roman styles.
subject (n.)	what is being spoken about, a topic	Today we are going to discuss the subject of tourism.
sudden (adj.)	quick and unexpected	There was a sudden change of plan. It was very unexpected.
suddenly (adv.)	quickly and unexpectedly	He fell down suddenly.
sugar (n.)	a sweet food made from plants	Would you like some milk and sugar in your tea?
suggestion (n.)	an idea to do something	Thank you for your suggestion. I will think about it seriously.
suit (v.)	to be satisfactory or acceptable	Hansel chose simple things that suit a frog.
suitcase (n.)	a flat case used to hold clothes when travelling	I couldn't fit any more clothes into my suitcase.
summer (n.)	the warmest months of the year	The hottest summer months in Europe are usually July and August.
sun (n.)	the star around which the earth revolves \pard\ri-3 and that gives us warmth and light	It is very hot here when the sun shines.
sundae (n.)	a dish of ice cream with nuts and chocolate	Kids like to eat ice cream sundaes.
Sunday (n.)	the day between Saturday and Monday	In many places Sunday is a day of rest.
sunflower (n.)	a large yellow flower	Van Gogh painted many pictures of sunflowers.
sunny (adj.)	having a lot of sunshine	There are lots of sunny days when there are no clouds in the sky.
sunrise (n.)	the moment the sun appears over the horizon in the morning	If we get up very early we can see the sunrise.
sunset (n.)	the setting of the sun below the horizon in the evening	Watch the sunset over Petra.
supermarket (n.)	a large store that sells food and many other things for the house	You can buy almost everything at the supermarket.
suppose (v.)	to expect, to think	Do you suppose it will rain this weekend?
sure (adv.)	certainly	Did you take any photographs? I sure did!
surface (n.)	the outer part, the outside of a thing	She stepped onto the surface of the moon.
surfing (n.)	the sport in which you balance on a long narrow board and get along by the waves	Tourists can go fishing, hiking or surfing in the sea.
surprised (adj.)	having a sudden feeling of something unexpected	Vulture was so surprised to hear a voice coming from the parcel that he dropped it.
survive (v.)	to remain alive after a dangerous event	Only a few passengers survived the plane crash.
Sweden	a country in north Europe	Sweden is one of the Scandinavian countries.
sweet (adj.)	the taste of something like sugar or honey	Add more sugar if you like sweet tea.
swim (v.)	to move through the water by moving the arms and legs past: swam	You will swim with 6 beautiful dolphins for 30 minutes.
swimmer (n.)	a person who swims	Remember! This dolphin swim is only for good swimmers.
sword (n.)	a weapon like a knife with a long, sharp blade	Soldiers fought with swords before there were guns.
symbol (n.)	something that represents another thing	Today the Great Wall of China is a symbol of what people can create.
Syria	a country in the Middle East	Syria lies north of Jordan.