English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)
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severalthree or more, but not many | |
severenot gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage | |
sexeither the male or female group into which all people and animals are divided because of their actions in producing young; the physical activity by which humans and animals can produce young | |
shaketo move or cause to move in short, quick movements | |
shapeto give form to; n. the form of something, especially how it looks | |
shareto give part of something to another or others; n. a part belonging to, given to or owned by a single person or a group; any one of the equal parts of ownership of a business or company | |
sharphaving a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing hurt or pain | |
shethe girl or woman who is being spoken about | |
sheepa farm animal used for its meat and hair | |
shellto fire artillery; n. a metal container that is fired from a large gun and explodes when it reaches its target; a hard outside cover | |