A tough old cowboy told his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning. The grandson did this religiously, and lived to the age of 93.
When he died he left 14 children, 28 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren… and a 15-foot hole in the wall of the crematorium.
- anemone n. Marine animal with tube-shaped body and petal-like tentacles.
- bird n. Bird living near the sea.
- change n. Notable or unexpected transformation.
- cow n. - sirenian.
- walrus.
- dog n. Old sailor.
- front n. Part of a town directly facing the sea.
- green adj. & n. (as adj. Often hyphenated) bluish-green.
- horse n. - small upright fish with a head like a horse's.
- mythical creature with a horse's head and fish's tail.
- legs n.pl. Ability to keep one's balance and avoid seasickness at sea.
- level n. Mean level of the sea's surface, used in reckoning the height of hills etc. And as a barometric standard.
- lion n. Large, eared seal.
- lord n. Naval member of the admiralty board.
- mile n. Unit varying between approx. 2,014 yards (1,842 metres) and 2,035 yards (1,861 metres).
- n. - expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface.
- any part of this.
- named tract of this partly or wholly enclosed by land (north sea).
- large inland lake (sea of galilee).
- waves of the sea; their motion or state (choppy sea).
- (foll. By of) vast quantity or expanse.
- (attrib.) Living or used in, on, or near the sea (often prefixed to the name of a marine animal, plant, etc., having a superficial resemblance to what it is named after) (sea lettuce). at sea 1 in a ship on the sea.
- perplexed, confused. By sea in a ship or ships. Go to sea become a sailor. On the sea 1 = at sea 1.
- on the coast. [old english]
- pink n. Maritime plant with bright pink flowers.
- room n. Space at sea for a ship to turn etc.
- salt n. Salt produced by evaporating sea water.
- scout n. Member of the maritime branch of the scout association.
- urchin n. Small marine animal with a spiny shell.
- wall n. Wall built to stop flooding or erosion by the sea.
SEC
Abbr. (also sec.) Secretary.
- Abbr. Second(s).
- Abbr. Second(s).
- adj. (of wine) dry. [french]
- adj. (of wine) dry. [french]
- abbr. Secant.
- abbr. Secant.
- n. Colloq. (in phrases) second, moment (wait a sec). [abbreviation]
- n. Colloq. (in phrases) second, moment (wait a sec). [abbreviation]
SEE
of rome n. The papacy.
- v. (past saw; past part. Seen) 1 perceive with the eyes.
- have or use this power.
- discern mentally; understand.
- watch (a film, game, etc.).
- ascertain, learn (will see if he's here).
- imagine, foresee (see trouble ahead).
- look at for information (see page 15).
- meet and recognize (i saw your mother in town).
- a meet socially or on business; visit or be visited by (is too ill to see anyone; must see a doctor). B meet regularly as a boyfriend or girlfriend. 10 reflect, wait for clarification (we shall have to see). 11 experience (i never thought to see it). 12 find attractive (can't think what she sees in him). 13 escort, conduct (saw them home). 14 witness (an event etc.) (see the new year in). 15 ensure (see that it is done). 16 a (in poker etc.) Equal (a bet). B equal the bet of (a player). see about 1 attend to.
- consider. See the back of colloq. Be rid of. See fit see *fit1. See the light 1 realize one's mistakes etc.
- undergo religious conversion. See off 1 be present at the departure of (a person).
- colloq. Ward off, get the better of. See out 1 accompany out of a building etc.
- finish (a project etc.) Completely.
- survive (a period etc.). See over inspect; tour. See red colloq. Become enraged. See stars colloq. See lights as a result of a blow on the head. See things colloq. Have hallucinations. See through detect the truth or true nature of. See a person through support a person during a difficult time. See a thing through finish it completely. See to it (foll. By that) ensure. [old english]
- n. - area under the authority of a bishop or archbishop.
- his office or jurisdiction. [latin sedes seat]
SEN
Abbr. - senior.
- senator.
- abbr. State enrolled nurse.
SET
piece n. - formal or elaborate arrangement, esp. In art or literature.
- fireworks arranged on scaffolding etc.
- square n. Right-angled triangular plate for drawing lines, esp. At 90°, 45°, 60°, or 30°.
- theory n. The study or use of sets in mathematics.
- v. (-tt-; past and past part. Set) 1 put, lay, or stand in a certain position etc.
- apply (one thing) to (another) (set pen to paper).
- a fix ready or in position. B dispose suitably for use, action, or display.
- a adjust (a clock or watch) to show the right time. B adjust (an alarm clock) to sound at the required time.
- a fix, arrange, or mount. B insert (a jewel) in a ring etc.
- make (a device) ready to operate.
- lay (a table) for a meal.
- style (the hair) while damp.
- (foll. By with) ornament or provide (a surface). 10 make or bring into a specified state; cause to be (set things in motion; set it on fire).
- n. - group of linked or similar things or persons.
- section of society.
- collection of objects for a specified purpose (cricket set; teaset).
- radio or television receiver.
- (in tennis etc.) Group of games counting as a unit towards winning a match.
- math. Collection of things sharing a property.
- direction or position in which something sets or is set.
- slip, shoot, bulb, etc., for planting.
SEW
v. (past part. Sewn or sewed) fasten, join, etc., with a needle and thread or a sewing-machine. sew up 1 join or enclose by sewing.
- (esp. In passive) colloq. Satisfactorily arrange or finish; gain control of. [old english]
SEX
appeal n. Sexual attractiveness.
- change n. Apparent change of sex by hormone treatment and surgery.
- chromosome n. Chromosome determining the sex of an organism.
- life n. Person's sexual activity.
- maniac n. Colloq. Person obsessed with sex.
- object n. Person regarded as an object of sexual gratification.
- offender n. Person who commits a sexual crime.
- symbol n. Person widely noted for sex appeal.
- —n. - each of the main groups (male and female) into which living things are categorized on the basis of their reproductive functions (what sex is your dog?).
- sexual instincts, desires, etc., or their manifestation.
- colloq. Sexual intercourse.
- (attrib.) Of or relating to sex or sexual differences. —v. - determine the sex of.
- (as sexed adj.) Having a specified sexual appetite (highly sexed). [latin sexus]
