Is there one S or two in “desiccate”?

The shirt comes in S, M, L, and XL.

The instructions say to start by identifying which way is S.

The house that I bought was a hair's breadth away from the sea.

The distance from our house to hers is a stone's throw.

We can easily walk to Martha's house; she lives a stone's throw away.

The shop is just a stone's throw from my house.

A man's Adam's apple sticks out from his throat.

John F. Kennedy reportedly suffered from Addison's disease.

There's no need to thank me - it's all in a day's work for me.

Jenny loved all her children, but her eldest child was the apple of her eye.

On April Fools' Day in the UK, it's traditional to play practical jokes on people before midday.

One half of the barn has been converted into an artist's studio.

That potter whose work you loved finally opened his art studio to the public.

Please send your reply to the following address ASAP.

For an associate degree, it's not unusual for students to study part time.

He has lied to me before, so I keep him at arm's length now.

The wild deer stood at arm's length from us.

The couple are constantly at each other's throats, always arguing about something or other.

John made a joke at Lina's expense, causing everyone to laugh except Lina, who frowned in dismay.

The accused man was deported to the UK at the behest of the British government.

Faculty can attend the conference at the university's expense.

Many children make cruel jokes at the expense of other children.

The pencil was lying at his feet, just where he had dropped it.

Michael had all of the audience at his feet when he sang his latest hit song.

At the request of the Headteacher, the teachers attended a conference.

At the suggestion of my neighbor, I went to the library and checked out some good books.

We strolled at the water's edge, picking up shells.

Kathy was at her wit's end with worry when her son failed to come home from school.

Having spent three hours unsuccessfully trying to fix the photocopier, Dave was at his wit's end.

I will be at your beck and call.

I'll leave the computer at your disposal.

Once I finish this work I will be at your disposal.

You should have everything you need at your fingertips before you start your work.

I will sit at your side during the banquet.

Fortunately, your husband will always be at your side because he loves you.

I wear sandals in the shower at the gym so I won't pick up athlete's foot.

The vision of the B.S.A. is to prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen.

Richard has a Bachelor of Science from Lancaster University.

Kate is a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

Bachelor parties tend to be wild and crazy.

We're going to a nightclub for Simon's stag do.

Most well-paying jobs today require at least a bachelor's degree.

Jerry is the backbone of this office; it would never succeed without him.

I asked George to stop by the baker and pick up a loaf of bread.

The bakery sells its fresh doughnuts by the baker's dozen.

Baker's yeast is used to leaven bread.

The bakery on Main Street sells delicious rye bread.

In order to get my hair cut, the man asked me to sit on the barber's chair.

A spinning red, white, and blue pole denotes a barbershop.

Martin sings bass in a barbershop quartet.

If he thinks he can lead the team better, let him have the driver's seat.

I know you're not a natural linguist, but learning French would be to your advantage, given that we live in France.

If you have a good idea, investors will beat a path to your door.

Joe attributed his success to beginner's luck.

I'm phoning on behalf of my daughter, who has lost her voice.

The millionaire sent somebody to bid on the painting on his behalf.

She often told lies about him behind his back.

There is a bird's nest built in the tree outside my house.

I got a bird's-eye view of the Atlantic as my plane flew over it.

When I heard about the revolutionary new cancer treatment, it blew my mind. Wait until you see the final scene of the movie--it's going to blow your mind!

The crew labored in the bowels of the building to repair the plumbing leak.

Fortunately, the pillow broke the boy's fall, and he wasn't injured.

It breaks my heart to hear you are quitting.

That boy will only break your heart.

Mixing brewer's yeast in sugar water will create CO² that attracts and drowns mosquitoes.

An employee brought the matter to my attention.

Lauren is studying for a B.S. in Chemistry at Cornell.

John threw a dart, which hit the bull's eye.

The butcher is open until 5:00, but the rest of the store closes at 8:00.