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strange /strānj/ adj. unusual; odd. We were Pronunciation Key
startled by the strange noise.

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straw /strô/ n. a. the hollow stalks or stems ă pat ŏ pot th thin
of grain, such as wheat or oats, after the ā pay ō toe th this
grain has been removed. Straw is used to âr care ô paw, for hw which
make baskets. b. a thin hollow tube of ä father oi noise zh vision
plastic or paper. Karen drank her milk ĕ pet ou out ə about,
through a straw. ē be oo ˘ took item,
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straw /strô/ adj. made of straw. She wore a ĭ pit oo ‾ boot pencil,
straw hat. ī pie ŭ cut gallop,

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straw•ber•ry /strô′ bĕr′ ē/ n. îr pier ûr urge circus
(straw•ber•ries pl.) a low-growing plant that
has white flowers and a red, fleshy fruit that
can be eaten. I put a strawberry on each
cupcake for decoration.
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straw•ber•ry /strô′ bĕr′ ē/ adj. having stuff /stŭf/ v. to fill by packing things into.
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the flavor of strawberries. I use strawberry We stuffed the box with old newspapers.
toothpaste.
stray /strā/ v. (strays, strayed, stray•ing) to sud•den /sŭd′ n/ adj. (sud•den•ly adv.)
a. not expected. We got caught in the sudden
wander or roam. My dog will stray if he isn’t rainfall. b. quick; hasty. Mr. Parker made a
wearing his leash. sudden decision.
stream /strēm/ n. a brook, creek, or small sug•ar /shoog′ ər/ n. a sweet substance from
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river. The stream bubbled over the rocks. sugar cane or sugar beets. I like one
street /strēt/ n. a road in a city or town. This teaspoon of sugar in my tea.
street is always crowded during rush hour. sum•mer /sŭm′ ər/ n. the warmest season
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stretch /strĕch/ v. a. to hold out; to extend. of the year. Summer comes between spring
Rachel stretched her hand across the table. and fall.
b. to draw out to full length; to extend to full sum•mer /sŭm′ ər/ adj. of summer; for
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size. Jeff stretched after he woke up. summer. Some summer days are very hot.
string /strĭng/ n. a thin cord; a thick thread. sum•mit /sŭm′ ĭt/ n. the top of a mountain.
How much string do you need for your kite? The climbers hope to reach the summit.
strong /strông/ or /strŏng/ adj. a. not weak; sun•shine /sŭn′ shīn′/ n. the light from the
powerful. We need someone strong to lift sun. Our cat loves to nap in the sunshine.
this box. b. hard to break or knock down;
lasting; tough. You will need a strong rope. sup•per /sŭp′ ər/ n. the last meal of the day.
c. not mild; sharp. Some people like strong We hurried home for supper.
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cheese. sure /shoor/ adj. (sur•er, sur•est; sure•ly adv.)

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stud•y /stŭd′ ē/ v. (stud•ies, stud•ied, certain; positive. Are you sure the clock
shows the correct time?
stud•y•ing) to try to learn by thinking,
reading, and practicing. We study many swal•low /swŏl′ ō/ v. (swal•lows,
subjects in school. swal•lowed, swal•low•ing) to pass from
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stud•y /stŭd′ ē/ n. (stud•ies pl.) an mouth to throat to stomach; to gulp.
Swallow your food carefully.
investigation; an examination. Our school
nurse made a study of our health habits. sweet /swēt/ adj. a. having the taste of sugar.
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stuff /stŭf/ n. things; objects of any kind. We ate sweet rolls for breakfast. b. pleasing.
Don’t put any more stuff in the car. I think roses have a sweet smell.
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