--- title: S — The Judaism dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 6 description: The 825 words of the Judaism 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/judaism/S/page/6/) [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/) / [Judaism dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/) / S # S — The Judaism dictionary · page 6 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/5/) **6** [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/9/) - [spear](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spear/) — A long weapon or tool with a pointed tip, used for throwing or stabbing, especially for hunting or fishing. — 21 sentences - [special](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/special/) — Special means different from usual, often better or more important: a special day. — 14 sentences - [specially](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/specially/) — Specially means for one particular purpose or person: a cake specially made for your birthday. — 11 sentences - [species](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/species/) — A group of living things that are alike and can breed together to have young that can also have young. — 13 sentences - [specific](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/specific/) — Specific means exact, particular and clear, about one certain thing and not things in general: a specific time, a specific example. — 12 sentences - [specifically](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/specifically/) — Specifically means exactly, clearly and in detail. — 14 sentences - [specified](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/specified/) — Past form of «specify»: said or stated clearly and exactly. — 8 sentences - [speckled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/speckled/) — Speckled means covered with lots of small spots or marks of a different colour. — 18 sentences - [speculation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/speculation/) — Speculation is guessing about something without knowing all the facts. — 9 sentences - [speech](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/speech/) — Speech is the ability to speak, or spoken language: «Babies learn speech slowly.». — 21 sentences - [speed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/speed/) — Speed is how fast something moves: how far it goes in some time. — 26 sentences - [speedily](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/speedily/) — Speedily means quickly or without delay. — 10 sentences - [spell](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spell/) — To spell a word is to say or write its letters in the right order. — 14 sentences - [spelling](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spelling/) — Spelling is the way words are written with letters in the right order. — 17 sentences - [spelt](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spelt/) — Wrote or said the letters of a word in the right order. — 15 sentences - [spend](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spend/) — To spend is to pay out money. — 22 sentences - [spew](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spew/) — To throw up food or drink from the stomach; to vomit. — 3 sentences - [sphere](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/sphere/) — A round solid shape like a ball, where every point on the surface is the same distance from the centre. — 17 sentences - [spice](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spice/) — A spice is a dried part of a plant, such as seeds, bark or roots, used to give food a strong flavour: pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cumin. — 23 sentences - [spicery](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spicery/) — Spices, or a mixture of sweet-smelling plant goods that were traded. — 3 sentences - [spider](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spider/) — A spider is a small animal with 8 legs that spins webs of silk to catch insects. — 18 sentences - [spikenard](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spikenard/) — A sweet-smelling oil or perfume made from the root of a plant from the Himalayan mountains. — 6 sentences - [spill](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spill/) — To spill means to let a liquid or small pieces fall out of a container by accident. — 15 sentences - [spin](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spin/) — To spin is to turn round and round quickly. — 15 sentences - [spindle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spindle/) — A thin, pointed stick used in hand spinning to twist wool or other fibres into thread. — 12 sentences - [spirit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spirit/) — The part of a person that is their feelings and character, not their body; some believe it lives on after death. — 28 sentences - [spirits](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spirits/) — A person's mood or feelings: in high spirits (happy), in low spirits (sad). — 22 sentences - [spiritual](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spiritual/) — To do with the human spirit, feelings and soul, rather than the body or things you own. — 16 sentences - [spiritually](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spiritually/) — In a way that concerns the spirit or soul rather than the body. — 3 sentences - [spit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spit/) — To spit is to push liquid or food out of your mouth. — 21 sentences - [spite](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spite/) — Spite is a wish to hurt, annoy or upset someone on purpose: he broke it out of spite. — 14 sentences - [spitting](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spitting/) — Forcing saliva (spit) or food out of your mouth. — 18 sentences - [spittle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spittle/) — The wet liquid in the mouth; spit. — 5 sentences - [spleen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spleen/) — An organ in the body near the stomach that helps clean the blood. — 7 sentences - [splendor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/splendor/) — Splendor is great beauty, grandeur and a bright, grand show. (US spelling of «splendour»). — 10 sentences - [splendour](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/splendour/) — Splendour is great beauty, grandeur and a bright, grand show. — 15 sentences - [splinter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/splinter/) — A splinter is a small, sharp, thin piece of wood, glass or metal that has broken off, especially one that gets stuck in your skin. — 13 sentences - [split](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/split/) — To split is to divide something into parts or groups: split the class into teams. — 18 sentences - [spoil](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spoil/) — To spoil something means to ruin it or make it worse. — 26 sentences - [spoiler](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spoiler/) — A spoiler is information that tells you what happens in a story, film or game, especially the ending, before you have seen it. — 16 sentences - [spoke](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spoke/) — Spoke is the past form of «speak»: «She spoke to the teacher.». — 17 sentences - [spoken](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spoken/) — Spoken is the form of «speak» used after have, has, had or be: «I have spoken», «English is spoken here». — 23 sentences - [spokesman](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spokesman/) — A spokesman is a person chosen to speak officially for a group, company, team or government, especially to newspapers and TV. — 10 sentences - [sport](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/sport/) — A sport is a game or activity where you move your body and follow rules, often to win: football, swimming, netball. — 24 sentences - [spot](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spot/) — A spot is a small round mark of a different colour, like spots on a ladybird. — 23 sentences - [spots](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spots/) — Small round marks or patches of a different colour on something, like the spots on a ladybird or a Dalmatian. — 18 sentences - [spotted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spotted/) — Spotted means covered with a pattern of spots or dots: «a spotted dog». — 14 sentences - [spout](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spout/) — A spout is a short tube or lip on a teapot, kettle or jug that liquid is poured out of. — 15 sentences - [spread](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spread/) — To open or stretch out something. — 29 sentences - [spreading](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spreading/) — Covering a surface with a thin layer of something soft, like spreading butter on toast. — 19 sentences - [sprig](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/sprig/) — A sprig is a small twig or shoot with leaves or flowers on it. — 7 sentences - [spring](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spring/) — Spring is the season after winter and before summer, when plants start to grow. Spring is a season of 3 months. — 26 sentences - [sprinkle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/sprinkle/) — To sprinkle is to scatter small drops or bits over something, like salt, sugar, water or seeds. — 24 sentences - [sprout](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/sprout/) — To sprout is to start to grow: a seed sprouts when it puts out its first shoot. — 14 sentences - [spur](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spur/) — A spur is a small metal spike or wheel on the back of a rider's boot, used to push a horse to go faster. — 21 sentences - [spurn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spurn/) — To refuse or push away something with scorn. — 2 sentences - [spurned](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spurned/) — To reject something with scorn or contempt, as if refusing to have anything to do with it. — 3 sentences - [spy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spy/) — A spy is a person who secretly collects information about another country, group or person. — 23 sentences - [square](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/square/) — A square is a flat shape with four equal sides and four right angles (square corners). A square has 4 sides. — 39 sentences - [squared](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/squared/) — Squared means multiplied by itself: five squared is 25, written 5². — 13 sentences - [stability](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stability/) — Stability is being steady and not likely to fall over, move or change suddenly. — 11 sentences - [stable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stable/) — Stable means steady and firm, not likely to move, wobble, fall or change. — 16 sentences - [stacte](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stacte/) — A sweet-smelling resin or gum that drips from a tree and is used to make perfume or incense. — 3 sentences - [staff](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/staff/) — The staff are all the people who work for a school, shop, hospital or company. — 23 sentences - [stage](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stage/) — A stage is a raised floor in a theatre or hall where people act, sing or speak. — 19 sentences - [stagger](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stagger/) — To walk or move unsteadily, almost falling, because you are hurt, tired, dizzy or carrying something heavy. — 16 sentences - [staggering](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/staggering/) — Very surprising and shocking, because it is so large or amazing. — 15 sentences - [stain](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stain/) — A dirty mark or spot that is hard to remove. — 12 sentences - [stair](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stair/) — A stair is one step in a set of steps that go up or down inside a building. — 17 sentences - [stake](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stake/) — A stake is a strong pointed stick or post pushed into the ground, for example to hold up a plant, a tent or a fence. — 19 sentences - [stakes](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stakes/) — Pointed wooden or metal posts pushed into the ground, for example to hold up plants or a tent. — 15 sentences - [stalk](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stalk/) — A stalk is the thin main stem of a plant, or the small stem that holds a leaf, flower or fruit. — 21 sentences - [stall](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stall/) — A stall is a small table or stand where things are sold, at a market or a fair. — 21 sentences - [stallion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stallion/) — A full-grown male horse, kept for breeding. — 3 sentences - [stamina](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stamina/) — The strength and energy to keep doing something hard, especially physical activity, for a long time without getting tired. — 13 sentences - [stammer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stammer/) — To stammer means to speak with pauses and repeated sounds, because you are nervous or because of a speech condition («I-I-I don't know»). — 14 sentences - [stammerer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stammerer/) — A person who stammers, that is, who speaks with pauses and repeated sounds. — 3 sentences - [stamp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stamp/) — A stamp is a small piece of paper with glue that you stick on a letter before posting it, to show the postage is paid. — 21 sentences - [stand](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stand/) — To stand is to be on your feet with your body upright. — 28 sentences - [standard](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/standard/) — A standard is a level of quality, how good something is or should be: «a high standard». — 26 sentences - [stank](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stank/) — Stank is the past form of «stink»: it smelled very bad. — 11 sentences - [star](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/star/) — A star is a huge ball of burning gas far away in space that we see as a bright point in the night sky. The Sun is a star. — 26 sentences - [stargazer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stargazer/) — A person who studies the stars, especially to tell the future. — 3 sentences - [start](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/start/) — The start is the beginning of something: the start of the race. — 19 sentences - [startle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/startle/) — To startle someone is to surprise or frighten them suddenly, so that they jump or move quickly. — 13 sentences - [startled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/startled/) — Startled means suddenly surprised or a little frightened by something unexpected, so you jump or stop. — 13 sentences - [state](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/state/) — A state is the condition something or someone is in, like a state of mess or a calm state. — 36 sentences - [stately](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stately/) — Stately means grand, dignified and impressive, and often slow and calm in movement or appearance. — 9 sentences - [statement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/statement/) — A statement is something you say or write that tells a fact or an idea. — 15 sentences - [station](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/station/) — A station is a place where trains or buses stop so people can get on and off. — 21 sentences - [stature](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stature/) — Stature is how tall a person is, their height when standing. — 17 sentences - [statute](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/statute/) — A law that has been written down and passed by a parliament or government. — 17 sentences - [stave](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stave/) — A stave is the set of five lines on which music notes are written (US: staff). — 26 sentences - [stay](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stay/) — To stay means to remain in the same place: stay at home. — 37 sentences - [stead](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stead/) — In someone's stead means in their place, instead of them. — 22 sentences - [steadfast](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/steadfast/) — Firm and loyal; not changing in what you believe or in who you support: a steadfast friend. — 11 sentences - [steady](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/steady/) — Firm and not shaking or wobbling, like a steady ladder or a steady hand. — 13 sentences - [steal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/steal/) — To take something that belongs to someone else without permission and without meaning to give it back. — 24 sentences - [stealth](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stealth/) — Stealth is moving or acting quietly and secretly so that no one notices you. — 12 sentences - [steam](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/steam/) — Steam is the hot white mist that rises from boiling water. — 15 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/5/) **6** [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/page/9/)