Leo
['li:əu]
Definition
(noun.) the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22.
(noun.) a zodiacal constellation in northern hemisphere between Cancer and Virgo.
(noun.) (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo.
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Definition
(n.) The Lion, the fifth sign of the zodiac, marked thus [/] in almanacs.
(n.) A northern constellation east of Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus at the end of the handle of the Sickle.
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Definition
n. the Lion the 5th sign of the zodiac.
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Examples
- Oh dear,' said Mrs. Leo Hunter, 'how anxiously I have been expecting him. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- And without giving Mr. Pickwick time to offer remonstrance or denial, Mr. Leo Hunter stalked gravely away. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- When I inform Mrs. Leo Hunter, that that remark fell from your lips, sir, she will indeed be proud,' said the grave man. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Permit Mrs. Leo Hunter, Sir, to have the gratification of seeing you at the Den. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- So has Mrs. Leo Hunter, Sir. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Oh, you naughty man,' exclaimed Mrs. Leo Hunter, playfully tapping the editor's arm with her fan (Minerva with a fan! Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- He is a gentleman of fortune, Mr. Pickwick,' said Mrs. Leo Hunter, 'to whom I very much want to introduce you. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The servant, or Mr. Hunter will do it in a moment, Mr. Fitz-Marshall,' said Mrs. Leo Hunter. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The candidature of Francis was supported by Leo X (1513), who also requires from us the epithet brilliant. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- You astonish me, Sir,' said Mr. Leo Hunter. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I may venture to promise an exception in your case, sir--yes, I am quite certain that, on behalf of Mrs. Leo Hunter, I may venture to do so. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- But Eginhard, the friend and biographer of Charlemagne, says that the new emperor was by no means pleased by this coup of Pope Leo's. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The offender had barely time to take Mrs. Leo Hunter's proffered hand, when his eyes encountered the indignant orbs of Mr. Pickwick. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Wonderful man, Count Smorltork,' said Mrs. Leo Hunter. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The group represents the Saviour, St. Peter, Pope Leo, St. Silvester, Constantine and Charlemagne. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
Editor: Percival