--- title: S — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 10 description: The 2316 words of the English dictionary under S, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/10/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / S # S — The English dictionary · page 10 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* A factory or building where logs are cut into planks and boards by machine saws.[↗](../../sawmill/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The logs were floated down the river to the sawmill.[↗](../../sawmill/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad worked at the sawmill for forty years.[↗](../../sawmill/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old sawmill used a water wheel.[↗](../../sawmill/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Sawdust from the sawmill is used for animal bedding.[↗](../../sawmill/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The village grew up around the sawmill.[↗](../../sawmill/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Children must never go near the saws in a sawmill.[↗](../../sawmill/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **sax** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) A sax is a saxophone, a curved metal wind instrument played with a reed, used in jazz and pop.[↗](../../sax/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He plays the sax in the school band.[↗](../../sax/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The sax solo was great.[↗](../../sax/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My sax is in the case.[↗](../../sax/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Jazz bands often have a sax.[↗](../../sax/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I want to learn the sax.[↗](../../sax/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The sax player blew a long note.[↗](../../sax/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **saxon** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (history) The Saxons were a Germanic people who settled in England from about AD 450, with the Angles and Jutes; together they are called the Anglo-Saxons.[↗](../../saxon/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Saxon means about these people or their times.[↗](../../saxon/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Saxony is a region of Germany; Saxon also means from there.[↗](../../saxon/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Saxons came to England by boat.[↗](../../saxon/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We built a Saxon village in class.[↗](../../saxon/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Saxon kings ruled parts of England.[↗](../../saxon/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Old English was spoken by the Anglo-Saxons.[↗](../../saxon/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Sutton Hoo is a famous Saxon burial.[↗](../../saxon/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Saxon houses had thatched roofs.[↗](../../saxon/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **saxophone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A saxophone is a musical instrument made of brass, shaped like a curved J, played by blowing into a mouthpiece with a reed and pressing keys.[↗](../../saxophone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My sister plays the saxophone in the school band.[↗](../../saxophone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax.[↗](../../saxophone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A jazz player played a cool tune on his sax.[↗](../../saxophone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The saxophone is part of the woodwind family.[↗](../../saxophone/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The alto saxophone is a good size for children to learn.[↗](../../saxophone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · You need a reed in the mouthpiece to play the saxophone.[↗](../../saxophone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The baritone saxophone makes a deep, low sound.[↗](../../saxophone/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **say** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To say is to speak words: «Say hello.».[↗](../../say/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To say is to tell a fact or opinion: «The sign says stop».[↗](../../say/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Say can mean «for example» or «let's imagine»: «Take a number, say 7».[↗](../../say/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Your say is your chance to give your opinion: «Everyone gets a say».[↗](../../say/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (casual) «I say», «say what?» and «you don't say» show surprise; «you don't say» is often sarcastic.[↗](../../say/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* I knew that already.[↗](../../say/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (casual) «Says who?» challenges someone: who decided that?[↗](../../say/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (rough) «Say that again and you're dead» is a threat in a row; it is usually anger, not a real plan.[↗](../../say/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (formal) «State», «assert», «declare», «indicate» and «it is stated that» are stiff words for say.[↗](../../say/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mia says she has 20 stickers.[↗](../../say/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's say each box holds 6 eggs.[↗](../../say/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · What number does Tom say next?[↗](../../say/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Say how many are left.[↗](../../say/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Say please when you ask for something.[↗](../../say/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · What does the clock say?[↗](../../say/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The sign says «Keep off the grass».[↗](../../say/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Everyone in the class gets a say.[↗](../../say/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · my brother says the Sun goes round the Earth, right?[↗](../../say/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (casual, wrong claim)[↗](../../say/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · «It's 12.»[↗](../../say/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") «Says who?[↗](../../say/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") I counted 13.»[↗](../../say/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (casual)[↗](../../say/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Say that again and I'll thump you.[↗](../../say/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (rough)[↗](../../say/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · It is stated that a pupil possesses 20 stickers; determine the number remaining upon the disposal of 7.[↗](../../say/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (formal exam)[↗](../../say/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · "With all my heart," says I.[↗](../../say/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And all the people shall say: Amen.[↗](../../say/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.27.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../say/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · And all the people shall say: Amen.'[↗](../../say/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.27.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../say/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · Go say to them: Return ye to your tents.[↗](../../say/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.5.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../say/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · And thou sayest: 'What doth God know?[↗](../../say/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.22.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../say/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · And they say: 'How doth God know?[↗](../../say/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.73.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../say/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") · But ye say: 'Wherein shall we return?'[↗](../../say/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets MAL.3.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../say/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") **saying** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A saying is a short, well-known phrase that gives advice or states something many people believe to be true, such as «Practice makes perfect».[↗](../../saying/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Saying is the -ing form of say: speaking words.[↗](../../saying/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Look before you leap» is an old saying.[↗](../../saying/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · As the saying goes, practice makes perfect.[↗](../../saying/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · What is she saying?[↗](../../saying/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It goes without saying that you should wear a helmet.[↗](../../saying/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma has a saying for everything.[↗](../../saying/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He left without saying goodbye.[↗](../../saying/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Do you know the saying «Many hands make light work»?[↗](../../saying/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And God spoke unto Noah, saying: (Torah GEN.8.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saying/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him: (Torah GEN.23.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saying/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: (Torah EXO.6.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saying/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying: (Prophets 1KI.5.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saying/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD spoke unto Joshua, saying: (Prophets JOS.4.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saying/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · These also are sayings of the wise.[↗](../../saying/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.24.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saying/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **sayst** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «sayst» means «you say», a form of «say»: To say is to speak words: «Say hello.».[↗](../../sayst/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And did it come true, sayst thou?[↗](../../sayst/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (More English Fairy Tales) **scab** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A hard, dry, dark crust that forms over a cut or graze while the skin heals underneath.[↗](../../scab/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old, insult) A worker who keeps working during a strike.[↗](../../scab/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I fell off my bike, and now there's a scab on my knee.[↗](../../scab/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't pick your scab or it will bleed again.[↗](../../scab/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The scab fell off and there was new pink skin underneath.[↗](../../scab/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A scab is the body's own plaster.[↗](../../scab/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Chickenpox spots turn into scabs.[↗](../../scab/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep the scab clean and dry.[↗](../../scab/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her elbow had a big scab after the fall.[↗](../../scab/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Scabs can be itchy while they heal.[↗](../../scab/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · and for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot; (Torah LEV.14.56, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scab/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · or crook-backed, or a dwarf, or that hath his eye overspread, or is scabbed, or scurvy, or hath his stones crushed; (Torah LEV.21.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scab/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And the priest shall look, and, behold, if the scab be spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is leprosy.[↗](../../scab/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.13.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scab/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will lay bare their secret parts.[↗](../../scab/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.3.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scab/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **scabbard** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The case or sheath that a sword or knife slides into when it is not being used.[↗](../../scabbard/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sword slid quietly into the scabbard.[↗](../../scabbard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The jewels in the scabbard are splendid.[↗](../../scabbard/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He wore a gold scabbard at his belt.[↗](../../scabbard/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.[↗](../../scabbard/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.47.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scabbard/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **scaffold** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A scaffold is a framework of metal poles and planks put up around a building so workers can stand on it while building or repairing; the whole structure is usually called scaffolding.[↗](../../scaffold/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (history) A scaffold was a raised wooden platform where criminals were executed in public.[↗](../../scaffold/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (school) To scaffold learning is to give support step by step, then take it away as the learner gets better.[↗](../../scaffold/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Builders put up a scaffold around the church tower.[↗](../../scaffold/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Never climb on scaffolding; it is very dangerous.[↗](../../scaffold/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · King Charles I was executed on a scaffold in 1649.[↗](../../scaffold/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher scaffolded the story-writing task with a planning sheet.[↗](../../scaffold/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Workers stood on the scaffold to paint the windows.[↗](../../scaffold/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The scaffold was taken down when the roof was finished.[↗](../../scaffold/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Watch out for poles sticking out from the scaffolding.[↗](../../scaffold/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · In this dungeon Long Martha had been imprisoned, and from here she was led away to the scaffold.[↗](../../scaffold/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **scaffolding** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Scaffolding is a frame of metal poles and wooden boards put up against a building so workers can stand on it while they build, paint or repair.[↗](../../scaffolding/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In school, scaffolding means the extra help a teacher gives you at the start of learning something, which is taken away step by step as you get better.[↗](../../scaffolding/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Scaffolding is any support that holds something up while it is being made.[↗](../../scaffolding/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The church tower is covered in scaffolding.[↗](../../scaffolding/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Builders put up scaffolding to paint the house.[↗](../../scaffolding/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never climb on scaffolding — it is not a playground.[↗](../../scaffolding/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A pole fell off the scaffolding, so the street was closed.[↗](../../scaffolding/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher gave us scaffolding: the first line of each answer.[↗](../../scaffolding/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Writing frames are a kind of scaffolding for your story.[↗](../../scaffolding/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They took the scaffolding down when the roof was finished.[↗](../../scaffolding/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Workers on the scaffolding wear hard hats and harnesses.[↗](../../scaffolding/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **scald** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To scald is to burn your skin with very hot liquid or steam.[↗](../../scald/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A scald is an injury to the skin caused by hot liquid or steam.[↗](../../scald/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To scald something, like milk, is to heat it until it is almost boiling.[↗](../../scald/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Be careful, the tea is scalding hot.[↗](../../scald/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He scalded his hand on the steam from the kettle.[↗](../../scald/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Hold a scald under cool running water for twenty minutes.[↗](../../scald/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn pan handles inward so nobody gets scalded.[↗](../../scald/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Never put ice or butter on a scald.[↗](../../scald/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Test the bath water so the baby doesn't get scalded.[↗](../../scald/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A hot drink can scald a toddler even after fifteen minutes.[↗](../../scald/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The recipe says to scald the milk.[↗](../../scald/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · It rushed down my throat and scalded me.[↗](../../scald/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **scale** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A scale, or scales, is a tool for weighing things.[↗](../../scale/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A scale on a map or plan shows how real distances are made smaller: «1 cm stands for 1 km».[↗](../../scale/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A scale is a set of marks with numbers for measuring, like on a ruler or thermometer.[↗](../../scale/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Scales are the small hard plates on the skin of fish and snakes.[↗](../../scale/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A scale in music is notes going up or down in order.[↗](../../scale/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* To scale a wall is to climb it.[↗](../../scale/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The scale shows 5 kg.[↗](../../scale/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · On the map, 1 cm stands for 2 km.[↗](../../scale/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the apples on the scale.[↗](../../scale/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The scale balances.[↗](../../scale/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Fish and snakes are covered in scales.[↗](../../scale/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She practises her piano scales every day.[↗](../../scale/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · On a scale of 1 to 10, how much did you like the film?[↗](../../scale/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The climbers scaled the cliff.[↗](../../scale/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Will you lend me your best pair of scales?"[↗](../../scale/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that is a detestable thing unto you.[↗](../../scale/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.11.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scale/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · and whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye shall not eat; it is unclean unto you.[↗](../../scale/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.14.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scale/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · These ye may eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales may ye eat; (Torah DEU.14.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scale/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal.[↗](../../scale/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.41.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scale/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · For by Thee I run upon a troop; by my God do I scale a wall.[↗](../../scale/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.22.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scale/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · For by Thee I run upon a troop; and by my God do I scale a wall.[↗](../../scale/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.18.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scale/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **scallop** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A scallop is a sea creature with two fan-shaped, ridged shells; it swims by clapping its shells together.[↗](../../scallop/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Scallop is the meat of this animal eaten as seafood.[↗](../../scallop/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A scallop is one of a row of curves along an edge, like on a pie crust or lace; to scallop an edge is to cut it into such curves.[↗](../../scallop/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (Australia, regional) In Victoria and Tasmania a «potato scallop» is a slice of potato fried in batter (elsewhere called a potato cake).[↗](../../scallop/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A scallop can swim by snapping its shells shut.[↗](../../scallop/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Scallops have dozens of tiny blue eyes.[↗](../../scallop/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We had pan-fried scallops at the seaside restaurant.[↗](../../scallop/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Cut the paper with scalloped edges to make a pretty border.[↗](../../scallop/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Pilgrims to Santiago carry a scallop shell.[↗](../../scallop/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · At the fish and chip shop in Melbourne I ordered two potato scallops.[↗](../../scallop/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The petrol company Shell uses a scallop shell as its logo.[↗](../../scallop/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · They were like no walrus, sea lion, seal, bear, whale, shark, fish, squid, or scallop that Kotick had ever seen before.[↗](../../scallop/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **scalloped** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Scalloped means having an edge cut into a row of curves, like the edge of a scallop shell.[↗](../../scalloped/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (cooking, USA) Scalloped potatoes are sliced and baked in a creamy sauce.[↗](../../scalloped/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The tablecloth had a scalloped edge.[↗](../../scalloped/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Cut a scalloped edge on your card.[↗](../../scalloped/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum made scalloped potatoes.[↗](../../scalloped/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The skirt has a scalloped hem.[↗](../../scalloped/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Use pinking shears or scissors for scalloped paper.[↗](../../scalloped/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The plate had a scalloped rim.[↗](../../scalloped/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **scallywag** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, old-fashioned, playful) A child or person who behaves badly but in a cheeky, likeable way; a rascal.[↗](../../scallywag/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (US history) After the American Civil War, "scalawag" was an insult for white Southerners who supported the Union government.[↗](../../scallywag/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "Come here, you little scallywag!" laughed Grandad.[↗](../../scallywag/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy is a scallywag — he stole my sock.[↗](../../scallywag/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A gang of scallywags knocked on doors and ran away.[↗](../../scallywag/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The pirate captain was a lovable scallywag.[↗](../../scallywag/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My little brother is a real scallywag at bedtime.[↗](../../scallywag/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Those scallywags ate all the biscuits\![↗](../../scallywag/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **scalp** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The scalp is the skin on the top and back of your head, where your hair grows.[↗](../../scalp/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In old stories, a scalp was the hair and skin taken from a defeated enemy as a trophy.[↗](../../scalp/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Head lice lay their eggs close to the scalp.[↗](../../scalp/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My scalp feels itchy.[↗](../../scalp/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear a hat so your scalp doesn't get sunburnt.[↗](../../scalp/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Rub the shampoo into your scalp.[↗](../../scalp/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dandruff comes from a dry scalp.[↗](../../scalp/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The hairdresser gave me a scalp massage.[↗](../../scalp/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In the van, on all fours, is Great Big Little Panther, a brave of so many scalps that in his present position they somewhat impede his progress.[↗](../../scalp/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Surely God will smite through the head of His enemies, the hairy scalp of him that goeth about in his guiltiness.[↗](../../scalp/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.68.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scalp/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) … [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/9/) **10** [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/11/) … [127](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/127/) - ← previous: [page 9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/9/) - next →: [page 11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/11/) - ↑ back to [The English 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