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STRAIGHT, a. [L., formed from the root of reach, stretch, right. It is customary...
STRAHLSTEIN, n. [G., a beam or gleam, and stone. Another name of actinolite.
STRAGGLING, ppr. Wandering; roving; rambling; being in a separate position.
STRAGGLER, n. 1. A wanderer; a rover; one that departs from the direct or proper...
STRAGGLE, v.i. stragl. [This word See ms to be formed on the root of stray. G., ...
STRADDLING, ppr. Standing or walking with the legs far apart; placing one leg on...
STRADDLE, v.i. To part the legs wide; to stand or walk with the legs far apart. ...
STRABISM, n. [L., a squint-eyed person.] A squinting; the act or habit of lookin...
STOWING, ppr. Placing in due position; disposing in good order.
STOWED, pp. Placed in due position or order; reposited.
STOWAGE, n. 1. The act or operation of placing in a suitable position; or the su...
STOW, v.t. [G. L., to crowd, to stuff; the handle of a plow. The sense is to set...
STOVER, n. [a contraction of estover.] Fodder for cattle; primarily, fodder from...
STOVE, n. [G., a bagnio or hot house; a room; a stove. This primarily is merely ...
STOUTNESS, n. 1. Strength; bulk. 2. Boldness; fortitude. 3. Obstinacy; stubbornn...
STOUTLY, adv. Lustily; boldly; obstinately. He stoutly defended himself.