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storyline
The main plot or narrative of a story.
storyteller
A person who tells stories.
storytelling
The act of telling stories.
stoughton
A town in Massachusetts.
stout
Strong and thick; sturdy.
stove
An appliance for cooking or heating.
stovepipe hat
a tall, cylindrical hat
stover
Animal feed made from dried plant material.
stow
To pack away neatly.
stowe
To pack away or store something.
str
Short for string in programming.
straddle
To sit or stand with legs on either side.
straggler
A person who is late or falls behind.
straight
direct or honest
straight and narrow
a morally correct path or behavior
straight away
immediately or right now.
straight face
a serious expression without laughter
straight from the horse's mouth
from the most reliable source
straight from the shoulder
honest and direct in communication.
straight goods
Honest or straightforward information.
straight man
the serious character in a comedy duo
straight out of the chute
Immediately or right from the start.
straight shooter
Direct and honest communicator.
straight-face test
Ability to remain serious during a joke.