17-letter words containing s, e, o, d

the sound of mull — the water that separates the island of Mull from the mainland of Scotland
the tabloid press — (considered as a whole) newspapers with pages about 30 cm (12 inches) by 40 cm (16 inches), usually characterized by an emphasis on photographs and a concise and often sensational style
theodore sturgeon — Theodore (Hamilton) 1918–85, U.S. science-fiction writer.
thermal diffusion — the separation of constituents, often isotopes, of a fluid under the influence of a temperature gradient.
thiopental sodium — a barbiturate, C 11 H 18 N 2 NaO 2 S, used as an anesthetic in surgery and, in psychiatry, for narcoanalysis and to stimulate recall of past events.
thompson seedless — a yellow, seedless variety of grape used in producing raisins.
thousandths-place — last in order of a series of a thousand.
thread escutcheon — a raised metal rim around a keyhole.
three-dimensional — having, or seeming to have, the dimension of depth as well as width and height.
throat sweetbread — sweetbread (def 2).
to best advantage — If something is shown to good advantage or to best advantage, it is shown in a way that reveals its best features.
to do one's worst — If someone does their worst, they do everything unpleasant that they can possibly do. You can say 'do your worst' to show someone that you are not frightened of what they may do.
to get psyched up — to prepare mentally
to lose your mind — If you say that someone is losing their mind, you mean that they are becoming mad.
to make ends meet — If you find it difficult to make ends meet, you can only just manage financially because you hardly have enough money for the things you need.
to read sb's mind — If you can read someone's mind, you know what they are thinking without them saying anything.
to stand a chance — If you say that someone stands a chance of achieving something, you mean that they are likely to achieve it. If you say that someone doesn't stand a chance of achieving something, you mean that they cannot possibly achieve it.
to strike a chord — If something strikes a chord with you, it makes you feel sympathy or enthusiasm.
tolpuddle martyrs — six farm workers sentenced to transportation for seven years in 1834 for administering an unlawful oath to form a trade union in the village of Tolpuddle, Dorset
toothbrush holder — a container or rack in a bathroom where toothbrushes are kept when not in use
tourette syndrome — a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent involuntary movements, including multiple neck jerks and sometimes vocal tics, as grunts, barks, or words, especially obscenities.
trade association — an association of people or companies in a particular business or trade, organized to promote their common interests.
traffic diversion — a special route arranged for traffic to follow when the normal route cannot be used
tridimensionality — having three dimensions.
triskaidekaphobia — fear or a phobia concerning the number 13.
trucial sheikdoms — an independent federation in E Arabia, formed in 1971, now comprising seven emirates on the S coast (formerly, Pirate Coast or Trucial Coast) of the Persian Gulf, formerly under British protection: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah (joined 1972), and Fujairah. About 32,300 sq. mi. (83,657 sq. km). Capital: Abu Dhabi. Abbreviation: U.A.E.
try one's hand at — to attempt (to do something), esp. for the first time
tungsten trioxide — a heavy, canary-yellow, water-insoluble powder, WO 3 , used in the manufacture of tungstates.
turn-down service — In a hotel, a turn-down service is the preparation of a room for a guest to sleep in by slightly turning back the comforter on the bed, turning down the lights, and so on.
turner's syndrome — an abnormal congenital condition resulting from a defect on or absence of the second sex chromosome, characterized by retarded growth of the gonads.
unclassified road — a road that has not been given a grade because it is of a basic standard
under the sign of — during that portion of the year when the sun is passing through and thus subject to the influence of (a specified sign of the zodiac)
undercompensation — to compensate or pay less than is fair, customary, or expected.
unrealized losses — Unrealized losses are losses from the decrease in value of an asset that you still own.
veiltail goldfish — an artificially bred, indoor variety of goldfish, usually golden or calico and of a spheroid shape, having a fully divided, drooping tail fin exceeding the body in length.
video disk player — a device that reads the information on a video disc
visible radiation — electromagnetic radiation that causes the sensation of sight; light. It has wavelengths between about 380 and 780 nanometres
war correspondent — a reporter or commentator assigned to send news or opinions directly from battle areas.
wardrobe mistress — a woman in charge of keeping theatrical costumes cleaned, pressed, and in wearable condition.
weigh one's words — a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes black·bird· from black· bird·. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.
well-accomplished — completed; done; effected: an accomplished fact.
well-demonstrated — to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; prove: to demonstrate a philosophical principle.
what does sb know — You can use expressions such as What does she know? and What do they know? when you think that someone has no right to comment on a situation because they do not understand it.
wheatstone bridge — a circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by comparing it with known resistances.
white blood cells — any of various nearly colorless cells of the immune system that circulate mainly in the blood and lymph and participate in reactions to invading microorganisms or foreign particles, comprising the B cells, T cells, macrophages, monocytes, and granulocytes.
wild sweet potato — man-of-the-earth.
williams syndrome — an abnormality in the genes involved in calcium metabolism, resulting in learning difficulties
windowglass shell — capiz.
windows messaging — (messaging) Microsoft's Internet electronic mail application, formerly called Microsoft Exchange.
wings of the dove — a novel (1902) by Henry James.

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