sacred (adjective) - having to do with religion

saint (noun) - a person who has been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church as having lived a holy life. 
(abbreviation: St. or Ste.)

sales (noun) - the amount of something that is sold

sandcastle (noun) - a toy castle made on a beach by molding wet sand.

sandstorm (noun) - a strong wind in a desert carrying a large amount of sand

sauce (noun) - a thick liquid served on or with food to add flavor.

scalp (noun) - the skin on the top of your head

scanner (noun) – a piece of equipment that copies information to a computer

scarves (noun) plural of scarf - a long piece of cloth worn around the neck, head, or shoulders

scary (adjective) - causing fear; frightening

scenery (noun) - 1. the attractive, natural things that you see in the countryside or 2. the way the land looks in a particular place

score (noun) - the total points earned in a game or test.

scoring (verb) - present participle of to score - to get points in a game or test

scratch (verb) - 1. to rub your skin with your fingernails, 2. to cause damage to a surface with something sharp

seal (noun) - an animal that lives near the sea

seams (noun) - a line of sewing where two pieces of cloth have been joined

search (verb) - to look

secret (adjective) - If something is secret then people don't know about it.

seed (noun) - the small part of a plant with flowers that grows into a new plant

seedless (adjective) - has no seeds

seized (verb) past tense of to seize - to take something away (sometimes by force)

selfless (adjective) - having or showing an unselfish lack of concern for oneself and one's interests.

sensor (noun) – a piece of equipment that can find (and measure) heat, light, etc

settlement (noun) - an area newly occupied by colonists or settlers

sewage (noun) – dirty water & waste from houses and other buildings that is carried away in sewers

sewers (noun) – underground pipes or channels that carry sewage

shade (noun) - the dark area caused when light is blocked

shallow (adjective) - not deep.

shamrock (noun) - a clover plant with leaves that have three parts. It is the national emblem of Ireland.

sharp (adjective) - having a thin edge or a fine point for cutting

shell (noun) - the hard outer covering around a bird's egg, a nut, or the body of some animals.

sheltered (adjective) - protected

shipped (verb) past tense of to ship - to place on and send by ship, truck, or other vehicle

shipyard (noun) - a place where ships are built or repaired

shop (noun) - a small store

shore (noun) - the area of land along the edge of an ocean, lake or river

shoreline (noun) - the edge of a sea or a lake or a wide river

shrub (noun) - large plant that is smaller than a tree

sick (adjective) - not healthy, ill

sigh (verb) - to breathe out slowly & noisily, often because you are annoyed or unhappy

sign (noun) - a printed direction, notice, or warning such as a stop sign, or sign on the front of a store that 
tells you the name of the store

signed (verb) past tense of to sign - to write your name on something to show that you agree to it.

silence (noun) - no sound

silly (adjective) - without good sense or without serious meaning

similar (adjective) - being almost the same as something else

since (adverb) - from then until now

single (adjective) - only one

sinking (verb) present participle of to sink - to fall slowly to a lower level

skate (noun) - a shoe with a blade attached to the bottom. Skates are used to move on ice

skate (verb) - to move along on ice skates or roller skates.

skating (verb) - present participle of to skate

sketch (noun) - a drawing or painting that was done in a hurry or without detail. Sketches are sometimes 
done to prepare for later work.

skill (noun) - an ability to do something well, especially because of training or practice.

skin (noun) - 1. the outer layer of your body, 2. the outer covering of some fruits and vegetables

sliced (adjective) - cut into thin flat pieces

slices (noun) - thin, flat pieces of something larger

slide (verb) - to move smoothly over a surface

slightly (adverb) - a little bit

slipper (noun) - a small, flat shoe that is easy to put on and take off. Slippers usually are indoor shoes.

slow (adjective) - taking a long time

slowly (adverb) - not moving fast

smell (verb) - to sense something by means of the nose

smooth (adjective) - has no lumps in it

snake (noun) - a long, narrow animal that has smooth skin and no legs. Snakes hunt and eat other animals. 
Some snakes are poisonous

sneeze (verb) - to let out a sudden, loud burst of air through the mouth and nose.

snuggled (verb) past tense of to snuggle - to move into a warm, comfortable position

soccer - In North America soccer is what everyone else calls football

social (adjective) - likes to be with others and not alone

soil (noun) - the top layer of the earth's surface; dirt

sold (verb) past tense of to sell - to give something to someone who gives you money for it

solution (noun) - the answer

solve (verb) - to find an answer to; find a way to fix.

sometimes (adverb) - at times, now and then

sore (adjective) - painful.

sour cream (noun) - cream or milk that has been soured using bacteria

source (noun) – where something comes from.

southwestern (adjective) - of, located in, or coming from the southwest

sovereign (noun) - a monarch or other royal ruler

sparkles (verb) - to shine brightly in the light

special (adjective) – used for a particular purpose

species (noun) - a group of living things that are the same in many important ways. Members of a species can produce young together.

spent (verb) - past tense, and past participle, of to spend - 1. to use time doing a particular activity, 2. to use money to buy something

spine (noun) - 1. A strong, sharp-pointed, usually woody outgrowth from a stem or leaf; a thorn, 2. the long 
structure of bones down the center of your back, which supports your body

spirits (noun) – something that people believe exists but doesn’t have a body, like a ghost

spray (verb) - to apply a spray to a surface, or to force liquid out of a container in many small drops

spray (noun) - many small drops of liquid blown through the air

spray paint (noun) - paint that is sprayed onto surfaces

spread (verb) - to cover an area of something

spring (noun) - one of the four seasons, after winter and before summer

sprinkle (verb) - to drop or scatter in small pieces

square (noun) - 1. place, an open area with buildings around it, 2. A shape with four sides that are all the same length.

stabilize (verb) - to make firm, steady, or stable

stables (noun) - building where horses were kept

stadium (noun) - a large open area with seats around it, used for playing and watching sports

statue (noun) - a piece of art that is made out of stone, metal, or other material. Statues are often in the shape of humans or animals

steam (noun) - water in the form of a gas that you can see in the air when you boil or heat water.

steamed (adjective) - something that has been heated by having steam added to it.

steel (noun) - a hard, strong metal made by mixing iron and another metal. It is used to make machines, cars, tools, and many other things

steep (verb) - to soak in liquid

stem (noun) - the main part of a plant that supports the branches, leaves, and other parts

stimulant (noun) - something that temporarily arouses or speeds up a physical or mental activity or process.

sting (verb) to make a tiny hole in the skin that causes pain.

stinger (noun) - the sharp, pointed part of certain animals and plants that sometimes carries a poison. The 
stinger is used to wound

stirred (verb) past tense of to stir - to mix with a spoon

store (verb) - to gather and keep for future use

stored (verb) past tense of to store - to gather and keep for future use

storey or story (noun) - floor or level in a building.  British English: one storey or two storeys.  American English: one story or two stories

strand (noun) – a long, thin piece of something., example a strand of hair

strategy (noun) - a method or plan of action that you intend to use for some purpose.

stripes (noun) - a long straight area of colour

structure (noun) - the way that parts of something are arranged or put together

struggle (verb) - try to try very hard to do something difficult

study (verb) - to learn

study (noun) - learning, when you learn about a subject

style (noun) - a way of doing something

subtropical (adjective) - from parts of the world that aren’t too hot or too cold

sugar (noun) - a sweet substance made from plants. There is a lot of sugar in candy

sung (verb) past tense of to sing

surface (noun) - the top of something, or the outside of something.

surrounded (verb) past tense of to surround - to be on all sides at the same time. The words by or with usually come after the word surrounded. Example: The sidewalk was very crowded. I was surrounded by people

surrounded by - If you are surrounded by something then there is lots of it near you.

surrounding (adjective) - relating to everywhere around something

survive (verb) - to continue to live after something very dangerous has happened

swat (verb) to hit abruptly, as with an open hand or fly swatter; slap; smack

sweep (verb) - to clear the floor of dirt or dust, often with a broom

sweeten (verb) - to make sweet or sweeter in taste usually by adding sugar

symbol (noun) - a sign or an object that represents something

symbolic (adjective) - serving as a symbol

system (noun) - a particular way or method of doing something

tail (noun) - a part of an animal's body that sticks out from the back end

take turns - If two or more people take turns, one person goes first, then another person goes, then another. One person at a time

talent (noun) - a natural skill or ability.

tall (adjective) - being a certain height

taste (verb) - to have a particular flavor

tax (noun) - money that you pay to a government. The government uses the money to provide services.

team (noun) - a group of people who play a sport or game against another group of players

technology (noun) - knowledge having to do with the use of science and industry to help solve common 
problems of life.

temperatures (noun) – Temperature is how hot or cold something is.

temperate (adjective) - having neither extremely hot nor extremely cold temperatures and mild weather.

temporary (adjective) - happening only for a short time

tempted (verb) past tense of the verb to tempt - to make someone want to do something

terrible (adjective) - very bad

territory (noun) - an area of land that belongs to and is governed by a country

thick (adjective) - A think liquid is one that does not flow very easily.

thick (adjective) - large from one side of a surface to the other side; not thin; wide.

thin (adjective) - small when measured from one side to the other or when measured around the outside; not thick.

throat (noun) - the part of the body through which food and air pass to the stomach and lungs

through (preposition) - in one side or end of something and out the other

tidings (noun) - news

tile (noun) - a square, flat piece

tilt (noun) - a leaning or sloping position

tiny (adjective) - very small

tired (adjective) - wanting or needing sleep or rest.

title (noun) - a name of something such as a book, movie, or piece of music

together (adverb) - with someone else, or in a group

tomorrow (noun) - the day after today

tongue (noun) - the organ in the mouth used for tasting and swallowing and also in speaking.

topping (noun) - food that is put on top of other food in order to give it more flavour

totem (noun) - an object which is respected by a group of people

totem pole (noun) - tall wooden pole with symbols, part of the tradition of west coast Native Canadians

tour (verb) - to walk around, or to travel around a place

tourist (noun) - a person who is traveling for pleasure

towards (preposition) – in the direction of something or somebody

tower (noun) - a tall, narrow building or part of a building that rises high above the ground

tradition (noun) - a custom or a way of behaving that has continued for a long time,  the beliefs and ways of doing things that are passed down from parents to children.

traditional (adjective) - relating to the customs that a group has followed for a long time

traditionally (adverb) - following the customs that a group has followed for a long time.

traffic (noun) – the cars & trucks using a road

trial (noun) - in law, an examination of evidence presented to a judicial tribunal, usually in order to determine 
a person's guilt or innocence

transit (noun) - a system for carrying people or goods by vehicle from one place to another. Public buses, 
trains, and subway trains are all forms of transit.

transportation (noun) - buses, trains, cars, etc. used for getting from one place or another

trap (noun) - something to catch animals with

travel (verb) - to go from place to place

travels (noun) - the activity of traveling

treat (noun) - something special

treat (verb) - to relieve or cure (a disease or illness)

treated (verb) past tense of to treat

tributary (noun) - a river that flows into a larger river. Bonanza Creek is a tributary of the Klondike River. This means that the water in Bonanza Creek flows into the Klondike River.

trip (noun) - the act of traveling from one place to another.

tropical (adjective) - from or in the hottest parts of the world

trying (verb) present participle of to try

turn on (phrasal verb) - to cause something to begin. Example: Turn on the lights if it is too dark to see.

turned back (phrasal verb) – past ten se of turn back , to return in the direction that you came from

twelve = 12

twenty = 20

twice (adverb) - two times

twig (noun) a small branch of a tree or other plant

twist (verb) - to wind around something else

typical (adjective) - having all the qualities that you expect in a particular person, place or thing