smoke [(1) to use cigarettes or other tobacco products by burning them and breathing in the smoke; (2) that which can be seen rising into the air like a cloud from something burning] He smoked cigarettes until he died. (1) The smoke from the burning forest rose high into the sky. (2)
smooth [(1) having a level surface; (2) opposite rough] The smooth floor was perfect for dancing. (1) The floor was rough until the workman made it smooth. (2)
snow [soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually in winter or when the air temperature is very cold] The snow fell for two days.
so [(1) in such a way that; (2) also; (3) too; (4) very; (5) as a result; (6) in order that; (7) for the purpose of] He held the flag so all could see it. (1) She was tired and so was I. (2) She left early, and so did we. (3) I am so sick. (4) They were sick, so they could not come. (5) We plant seeds so plants will grow. (6) Come early so we can discuss the plans. (7)
social [of or about people or a group] The president offered a new solution for some social problems.
soft [(1)not hard; (2) easily shaped; (3) pleasing to touch; (4) not loud] She likes a soft bed but her husband likes a hard bed. (1) Her daughter likes to shape things from soft clay. (2) I like to hold her soft hands. (3) The room was filled with soft music. (4)
soil [earth in which plants grow] She put the seeds in the soil and the plants began to grow.
soldier [a person in the army] A soldier is trained to be ready for any situation.
solid [(1) having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; (2) strong; (3) not in the form of a liquid or gas] The tools were solid metal and very heavy. (1) The house is solid, so it will survive the storm. (2) Ice is the solid form of water. (3)
solve [(1) to find an answer; (2) to settle] The boy solved the mathematics problem. (1) The committee hopes its proposals will solve the current economic problem. (2)
some [(1) of an amount or number or part not stated; (2) not all] Would you like some coffee? (1) Would you like some of my coffee? (2)
son [a person's male child] Tommy is my youngest son.
soon [(1) not long after the present time; (2) quickly] She will soon be 18 years old. (1) Tell him to get here as soon as possible. (2)
sort [(1) any group of people or things that are the same or are similar in some way; (2) a kind of something] They are the same sort of people as I. (1) He is the sort of person you want as a friend. (2)
sound [(1) fast-moving waves of energy that affect the ear and result in hearing; (2) that which is heard] Sound travels through the air at a speed of 1,088 feet per second. (1) ＊one feet = 30.48 centimeters She says the sound of the ocean helps her sleep. (2)
