--- title: S — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 2 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/2/) [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 2 [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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meaning 1:* To make someone feel sad.[↗](../../sadden/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old) To become sad.[↗](../../sadden/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We were saddened to hear that our teacher was leaving.[↗](../../sadden/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It saddens me when people drop litter.[↗](../../sadden/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The news of the fire saddened the whole town.[↗](../../sadden/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The school was deeply saddened by the loss of a pupil.[↗](../../sadden/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her tears saddened her little brother.[↗](../../sadden/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The end of the film saddened everyone.[↗](../../sadden/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The days passed slowly to Muffette, in spite of her brave efforts to occupy herself and not to sadden other people by her complaints.[↗](../../sadden/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **saddle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A leather seat put on a horse's back for the rider.[↗](../../saddle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The seat of a bicycle or motorbike.[↗](../../saddle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To put a saddle on a horse.[↗](../../saddle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (verb) «Saddle someone with» means give them a hard job they don't want.[↗](../../saddle/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She put the saddle on her pony.[↗](../../saddle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Lower your bike saddle so your feet touch the ground.[↗](../../saddle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cowboy saddled his horse at dawn.[↗](../../saddle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Saddle up, we're leaving\![↗](../../saddle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I got saddled with washing up again.[↗](../../saddle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The saddle was hard after a long ride.[↗](../../saddle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "The saddle came from the Prince.[↗](../../saddle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And what saddle soever he that hath the issue rideth upon shall be unclean.[↗](../../saddle/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.15.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saddle/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab.[↗](../../saddle/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.22.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saddle/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Now Rachel had taken the teraphim, and put them in the saddle of the camel, and sat upon them.[↗](../../saddle/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.31.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saddle/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And he spoke to his sons, saying: 'Saddle me the ass.'[↗](../../saddle/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") And they saddled it.[↗](../../saddle/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.13.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saddle/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And he said unto his sons: 'Saddle me the ass.'[↗](../../saddle/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") So they saddled him the ass; and he rode thereon.[↗](../../saddle/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.13.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saddle/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant: 'Drive, and go forward; slacken me not the riding, except I bid thee.'[↗](../../saddle/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.4.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saddle/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **sadly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a sad way.[↗](../../sadly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unfortunately; it is sad that...[↗](../../sadly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") (at the start of a sentence).[↗](../../sadly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Very much, badly: sadly mistaken.[↗](../../sadly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The dog looked sadly at the empty bowl.[↗](../../sadly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sadly, the match was cancelled because of rain.[↗](../../sadly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «I have to go home,» she said sadly.[↗](../../sadly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Sadly, our hamster died last week.[↗](../../sadly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · You are sadly mistaken if you think that is easy.[↗](../../sadly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He will be sadly missed by everyone.[↗](../../sadly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The King shook his head sadly.[↗](../../sadly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **sadness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Sadness is the feeling of being unhappy, often after losing something or someone, or when things go wrong.[↗](../../sadness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Sadness can be a small feeling or a big, heavy one that lasts a long time.[↗](../../sadness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She felt great sadness when her dog died.[↗](../../sadness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It's okay to feel sadness sometimes.[↗](../../sadness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His sadness showed on his face.[↗](../../sadness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Talking about your sadness can help.[↗](../../sadness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The song was full of sadness.[↗](../../sadness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her sadness slowly turned into hope.[↗](../../sadness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We felt sadness on the last day of school.[↗](../../sadness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Sadness, anger and joy are all feelings.[↗](../../sadness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · It was during one of these attacks of sadness that a jelly-fish happened to swim by.[↗](../../sadness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Vexation is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart may be gladdened.[↗](../../sadness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.7.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../sadness/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **safar** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A Hebrew root meaning "to count", also linked to telling and writing.[↗](../../safar/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The word סָפַר safar is technically a finite verb, and not a noun as the syntax requires.[↗](../../safar/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../safar/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The word sefirot by itself is the plural action noun of סָפַר safar 'to count', thus meaning literally 'countings'.[↗](../../safar/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../safar/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · However, only one, ספ״ר SPR, is capable of describing all three: counting (סָפַר safar 'he counted', מִסְפָּר mispar 'number, count'), writing (סֵפֶר sefer 'book, scroll'), and speaking (סִפֵּר sipper 'he told, accounted', סִפּוּר sippur 'telling, account').[↗](../../safar/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../safar/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **safari** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A safari is a trip to see or photograph wild animals in their natural home, especially in Africa.[↗](../../safari/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A safari park is a large park where wild animals roam and visitors drive through.[↗](../../safari/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Safari is the name of the web browser on Apple devices.[↗](../../safari/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We saw lions and elephants on safari.[↗](../../safari/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · They went on a safari in Kenya.[↗](../../safari/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The safari park has giraffes and monkeys.[↗](../../safari/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A safari guide drove the jeep.[↗](../../safari/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class planned an imaginary safari across the savanna.[↗](../../safari/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Open the website in Safari.[↗](../../safari/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **safe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not in danger; not likely to be hurt.[↗](../../safe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "You are safe now."[↗](../../safe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not likely to cause harm.[↗](../../safe/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "safe to eat", "a safe place".[↗](../../safe/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Careful, not taking risks.[↗](../../safe/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a safe driver".[↗](../../safe/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A strong metal box with a lock for money and valuables.[↗](../../safe/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Hold my hand so you stay safe.[↗](../../safe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Is the water safe to drink?[↗](../../safe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Cross the road at a safe place.[↗](../../safe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep your password safe.[↗](../../safe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The money is locked in the safe.[↗](../../safe/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It's safer to wear a helmet.[↗](../../safe/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We arrived home safe and sound.[↗](../../safe/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Just to be on the safe side, take a coat.[↗](../../safe/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Soon they were safe over the Alps.[↗](../../safe/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Their houses are safe, without fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.[↗](../../safe/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.21.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safe/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions, yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and carry it away safe, and there shall be none to deliver.[↗](../../safe/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.5.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safe/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **safeguard** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* verb To protect something or someone from harm or danger.[↗](../../safeguard/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* noun Something that protects: «a safeguard against fire».[↗](../../safeguard/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* safeguarding (school) Keeping children safe from harm and abuse.[↗](../../safeguard/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Passwords safeguard your personal information.[↗](../../safeguard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fence is a safeguard against falling into the river.[↗](../../safeguard/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Schools have rules to safeguard children.[↗](../../safeguard/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Laws safeguard our right to free speech.[↗](../../safeguard/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Seatbelts are an important safeguard.[↗](../../safeguard/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum safeguards old treasures.[↗](../../safeguard/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Abide thou with me, fear not; for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life; for with me thou shalt be in safeguard.'[↗](../../safeguard/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.22.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safeguard/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **safely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Safely means without danger, harm or accident.[↗](../../safely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Safely can mean with no risk of being wrong: «You can safely say it was fun».[↗](../../safely/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Cross the road safely at the lights.[↗](../../safely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We arrived home safely.[↗](../../safely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Carry the scissors safely, points down.[↗](../../safely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The plane landed safely.[↗](../../safely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Learn to use the internet safely.[↗](../../safely/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Store medicines safely out of reach.[↗](../../safely/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The firefighters led everyone safely outside.[↗](../../safely/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I can safely say this is the best day ever.[↗](../../safely/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time; and ye shall eat your bread until ye have enough, and dwell in your land safely.[↗](../../safely/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.26.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safely/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And He led them safely, and they feared not; but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.[↗](../../safely/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.78.53, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safely/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · He pursueth them, and passeth on safely; the way with his feet he treadeth not.[↗](../../safely/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.41.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safely/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, and he hath no lack of gain.[↗](../../safely/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.31.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safely/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **safety** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Safety is being safe: protected from danger, harm or injury.[↗](../../safety/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Safety is the care and rules that stop accidents: road safety, fire safety.[↗](../../safety/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Safety is a safe place: «They swam to safety».[↗](../../safety/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Safety first: put on your helmet.[↗](../../safety/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned about road safety today.[↗](../../safety/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear goggles for safety in the science lab.[↗](../../safety/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The firefighter carried the cat to safety.[↗](../../safety/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · For your safety, hold the handrail.[↗](../../safety/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fire safety means knowing two ways out.[↗](../../safety/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A safety pin has a cover on its point.[↗](../../safety/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The lifeguards keep us in safety on the beach.[↗](../../safety/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But the Mouse reached his hole in safety.[↗](../../safety/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the land shall yield her fruit, and ye shall eat until ye have enough, and dwell therein in safety.[↗](../../safety/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.25.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safety/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Wherefore ye shall do My statutes, and keep Mine ordinances and do them; and ye shall dwell in the land in safety.[↗](../../safety/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.25.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safety/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Israel dwelleth in safety, the fountain of Jacob alone, in a land of corn and wine; yea, his heavens drop down dew.[↗](../../safety/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.33.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safety/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; my flesh also dwelleth in safety; (Writings PSA.16.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safety/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · His children are far from safety, and are crushed in the gate, with none to deliver them.[↗](../../safety/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.5.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safety/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · A horse is a vain thing for safety; neither doth it afford escape by its great strength.[↗](../../safety/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.33.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../safety/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **saffron** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Saffron is a spice made from the dried red-orange threads (stigmas) of a crocus flower; it gives food a golden colour and a special taste.[↗](../../saffron/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Saffron is also a deep orange-yellow colour.[↗](../../saffron/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A pinch of saffron turned the rice golden yellow.[↗](../../saffron/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Saffron comes from the crocus flower.[↗](../../saffron/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It takes about 150 flowers to make one gram of saffron.[↗](../../saffron/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world.[↗](../../saffron/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Buddhist monks wore saffron robes.[↗](../../saffron/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Gran baked saffron buns from Cornwall.[↗](../../saffron/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Spanish paella often has saffron in it.[↗](../../saffron/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She puts it on, ties a saffron-colored kerchief round her neck, and then the gown looks whiter.[↗](../../saffron/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Spikenard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices.[↗](../../saffron/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.4.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../saffron/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **sag** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To sink or hang down in the middle because of weight or because it is old or tired: the shelf sagged under the books.[↗](../../sag/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To become weaker or lower: my spirits sagged; sales sagged.[↗](../../sag/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) A place where something sinks down, or a drop.[↗](../../sag/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The washing line sagged under the wet towels.[↗](../../sag/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our old sofa sags in the middle.[↗](../../sag/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His shoulders sagged when he heard the bad news.[↗](../../sag/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The tent sagged after the rain.[↗](../../sag/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Put a support in the middle so the bridge doesn't sag.[↗](../../sag/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her energy sagged by the end of the race.[↗](../../sag/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **saga** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A long story about heroes and their great deeds, often told in old times.[↗](../../saga/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A long story about a family or group over many years.[↗](../../saga/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We read the Viking saga about brave Erik.[↗](../../saga/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The old saga tells of a hero who fought a dragon.[↗](../../saga/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her family saga filled three books.[↗](../../saga/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **sagacious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Wise and clever, able to judge well and understand what is best.[↗](../../sagacious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sagacious owl gave good advice.[↗](../../sagacious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Athene was the most sagacious of her father's counsellors.[↗](../../sagacious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The sagacious dog found its way home.[↗](../../sagacious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **sagacity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Wisdom and good judgement; the ability to understand things and make good decisions.[↗](../../sagacity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old Badger was known for his sagacity.[↗](../../sagacity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge showed great sagacity in her decision.[↗](../../sagacity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Owls are often shown as birds of sagacity.[↗](../../sagacity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It needed sagacity to solve the riddle.[↗](../../sagacity/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The king listened to the sagacity of his advisers.[↗](../../sagacity/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her sagacity helped the team avoid a big mistake.[↗](../../sagacity/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He then numbered off twenty-two of them, and put Eurylochus (who was one of his chief officers, and second only to himself in sagacity) at their head.[↗](../../sagacity/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **sage** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A herb with soft grey-green leaves that is used in cooking, for example in stuffing.[↗](../../sage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A very wise person, often an old and respected teacher.[↗](../../sage/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (adjective, formal) Wise: sage advice.[↗](../../sage/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Sage green is a soft grey-green colour.[↗](../../sage/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum added sage to the stuffing.[↗](../../sage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sage leaves feel soft and fuzzy.[↗](../../sage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The village sage gave the boy advice.[↗](../../sage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · "Be patient," was Grandma's sage advice.[↗](../../sage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Confucius is often called a Chinese sage.[↗](../../sage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our bedroom is painted sage green.[↗](../../sage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He stopped a few steps away from a very large bunch of wild sage.[↗](../../sage/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The following interesting comment is from Rabbi Moses Botarel:-"It was Abraham our Father-blessed be he who wrote this book to condemn the doctrine of the sages of his time, who were incredulous of the supreme dogma of the Unity.[↗](../../sage/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../sage/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Astle, The Origin and Progress of Writing, London 1784, p. 41: rhu\![↗](../../sage/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") ', IX, 354, 439).[↗](../../sage/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") \<)r he could have meant Jewish astronomers like JIashallah, who was called by Abraham ibn Eira an Indian sage (mr; Din) (see M. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../sage/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **sagittarius** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Sagittarius is a group of stars (a constellation) in the southern part of the night sky, often pictured as an archer who is half man and half horse.[↗](../../sagittarius/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In astrology, Sagittarius is one of the twelve star signs; people say someone born in late November to late December «is a Sagittarius».[↗](../../sagittarius/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Sagittarius A\* is the name astronomers give to the giant black hole at the centre of our galaxy, which lies in the direction of this constellation.[↗](../../sagittarius/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* On a clear night far from the city, Dad pointed to Sagittarius low in the sky.[↗](../../sagittarius/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sagittarius is drawn as an archer with a bow and arrow.[↗](../../sagittarius/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My cousin says she's a Sagittarius because her birthday is in December.[↗](../../sagittarius/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The middle of our galaxy lies in the direction of Sagittarius.[↗](../../sagittarius/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Astronomers photographed the black hole called Sagittarius A\*.[↗](../../sagittarius/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In Australia and New Zealand, Sagittarius rides high overhead in winter.[↗](../../sagittarius/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Our teacher said horoscopes for Sagittarius are just for fun, not science.[↗](../../sagittarius/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He produced Samech, predominant in sleep, crowned, combined, and formed Sagittarius in the world, Kislev in the year, and the stomach of man.[↗](../../sagittarius/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../sagittarius/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He produced Samech, predominant in Sleep, crowned it, combined and formed with it Sagittarius in the Universe, Kislev in the Year, and the stomach of Man.[↗](../../sagittarius/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../sagittarius/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · He made the Samekh reign, and bound to it a crown, and formed with it Sagittarius in the World, and Kislew in the year, and the gall in the Person.[↗](../../sagittarius/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../sagittarius/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) **2** [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/4/) … [127](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/127/) - ← previous: [page 1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) - next →: [page 3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/3/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)