| sestet |
the group of six lines that forms the second stanza of an Italian sonnet. (Cf. octave.) |
| sestina |
a poem, consisting of six six-line stanzas and a three-line envoy, that repeats the end words of the first stanza in varying combinations throughout. |
| set |
to put in a particular position or location. [25 definitions] |
| seta |
in biology, a stiff hair, bristle, or bristlelike part. |
| set about |
to start (a task or undertaking). |
| setaceous |
having or made of bristles; bristly. [2 definitions] |
| set aside |
to not use (something) immediately but keep somewhere in reach for later. [4 definitions] |
| set at naught |
to disregard or treat as worthless or insignificant. |
| setback |
something that slows, stops, or reverses progress. [2 definitions] |
| set down |
to place (something) on the floor, ground, or other surface, often temporarily. [5 definitions] |
| set eyes on |
to get a view of; see. |
| set fire to |
to cause to start burning; ignite. |
| set forth |
to begin a journey or adventure. [2 definitions] |
| set in |
to begin to be established or take effect. |
| setoff |
in architecture, a projecting ledge or shelf. [2 definitions] |
| set off |
to begin going somewhere, esp. on a trip. [5 definitions] |
| set one's cap for |
to try to attract as a husband or wife. |
| set on fire |
to start the burning of (something), causing damage or destruction. |
| set out |
to start on a journey or begin an adventure. [5 definitions] |
| set piece |
a literary, musical, or other artistic work, or part of such a work, that aims to achieve certain effects, esp. technically impressive ones. [2 definitions] |
| set sail |
to start out on or as if on a sea voyage. |