English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)
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standto move into or be in a position in which only the feet are on a surface; to be in one position or place |
stara mass of gas that usually appears as a small light in the sky at night, but is not a planet; a famous person, usually an actor or singer |
startto begin; to make something begin |
starveto suffer or die from a lack of food |
stateto say; to declare; n. a political part of a nation |
stationa place of special work or purpose ("a police station"); a place where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts |
statuea form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal |
stayto continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time ("They stayed in New York for two years.") |
stealto take without permission or paying |
steamthe gas that comes from hot water |