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Topic: Places

stalag

IPA: /ˈstæ.læɡ/

KK: /ˈstælæɡ/

noun

Definition: A type of prison camp used by Germany during wartime, specifically for holding soldiers who are captured, including both officers and enlisted personnel.

Example: During World War II, many soldiers were held in a stalag after being captured in battle.

stall

IPA: /stɔl/

KK: /stɔl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop moving or progress, often temporarily, or to delay something.

Example: The car stalled in the middle of the road.

noun

Definition: A small enclosed space or booth where goods are sold, or a compartment for an animal in a barn.

Example: The farmer kept his horses in the stall next to the hay storage.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stop moving or functioning, often unexpectedly, or to delay progress.

Example: The mechanic had to stall the engine to fix the problem.

stateside

IPA: /ˈsteɪtsaɪd/

KK: /ˈsteɪtsaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the 48 contiguous states of the United States.

Example: After living abroad for several years, she was excited to return stateside.

adverb

Definition: In or toward the continental United States, especially the 48 states excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

Example: After living abroad for several years, she finally returned stateside to visit her family.

station

IPA: /ˈsteɪʃən/

KK: /ˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A place where people can get on or off vehicles, or where services are provided, like a bus or train stop.

Example: We arrived at the train station just in time to catch our train.

transitive verb

Definition: To assign someone or something to a specific place or position.

Example: The manager decided to station the guards at the entrance of the building.

stationary

IPA: /ˈsteɪʃənɛri/

KK: /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Not able to be moved; remaining in one place and not changing position.

Example: The car remained stationary while the traffic light was red.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is not moving or is fixed in place.

Example: The stationary bike in the gym is great for indoor cycling.

steeple

IPA: /ˈstiːpəl/

KK: /ˈstipəl/

noun

Definition: A tall structure that is part of a building, often found on churches, and usually has a pointed top called a spire.

Example: The church's steeple could be seen from miles away, rising high above the town.

stokehold

IPA: /ˈstoʊkhoʊld/

KK: /ˈstoʊkhoʊld/

noun

Definition: A room on a ship where the boilers are located and maintained, typically used for generating steam to power the vessel.

Example: The crew worked diligently in the stokehold to ensure the boilers were functioning properly.

stoop

IPA: /stuːp/

KK: /stup/

intransitive verb

Definition: To bend forward and down from the waist or back, often to pick something up or to fit into a smaller space.

Example: He had to stoop to pick up the fallen book.

noun

Definition: A small porch or set of steps at the entrance of a house or building, often used for sitting or standing.

Example: She sat on the stoop, enjoying the warm evening breeze.

transitive verb

Definition: To bend the upper part of the body forward and down, often while standing or sitting.

Example: He had to stoop to pick up the fallen book from the ground.

storefront

IPA: /ˈstɔːrfʌnt/

KK: /ˈstɔrfˌrʌnt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the front side of a store that faces the street, often used to describe the appearance or characteristics of that area.

Example: The new café has a beautiful storefront with large windows and colorful decorations.

noun

Definition: The front part of a shop or store that faces the street, often where products are displayed to attract customers.

Example: The new bakery has a beautiful storefront with large windows.

storey

IPA: /ˈstɔːri/

KK: /ˈstɔːri/

noun

Definition: A level or floor of a building.

Example: The apartment is on the third storey of the building.

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