Star
[stɑː] or [stɑr]
Definition
(noun.) (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior.
(noun.) any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night.
(noun.) an actor who plays a principal role.
(noun.) a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem.
(verb.) mark with an asterisk; 'Linguists star unacceptable sentences'.
(verb.) be the star in a performance.
(verb.) feature as the star; 'The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man'.
Inputed by Cornelia--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae.
(n.) The polestar; the north star.
(n.) A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.
(n.) That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.
(n.) Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; -- used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc.
(n.) A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
(n.) A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc.
(v. t.) To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.
(v. i.) To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star.
Editor: Sasha
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Heavenly body.[2]. Asterisk, figure of a star.[3]. Fate, fortune, destiny, lot, doom.[4]. Eminent person (particularly an eminent actor).
Inputed by Dan
Definition
except the sun and moon: one of the heavenly bodies shining by their own light and which keep the same relative position in the heavens: anything star-like or star-shaped: a representation of a star worn as a badge of rank or honour: a person of brilliant or attractive qualities: the chief actor or actress in a dramatic company: (print.) an asterisk (*).—
v.t. to set with stars: to bespangle.—v.i. to shine as a star: to attract attention: to appear as a star-actor (To Star it esp. on a provincial tour):—pr.p. star′ring; pa.t. and pa.p. starred.—ns. Star′-ap′ple the fruit of the West Indian tree Chrysophyllum Cainito; Star′-blast′ing the noxious influence of the stars.—adjs. Star′-blind so blind as not to see the stars: half-blind; Star′-broi′dered (Tenn.) embroidered with figures in the shape of stars.—ns. Star′-buzz′ard an American goshawk; Star′-cat′alogue a list of stars with their places magnitudes &c.—adj. Star′-crossed not favoured by the stars.—ns. Star′-drift a common proper motion of a number of fixed stars in the same region of the heavens; Star′-dust cosmic dust matter in fine particles falling upon the earth from some outside source like meteorites; Star′-finch the redstart; Star′fish (Asteroidea) an Echinoderm nearly allied to the Brittle-stars (Ophiuroidea) and to the Sea-urchins (Echinoidea); Star′-flow′er one of various plants with bright star-shaped flowers the Star-of-Bethlehem: chickweed; Star′-fort a fort surrounded with projecting angles like the points of a star; Star′-fruit a small water-plant of southern Europe with long-pointed radiating carpels; Star′-gāz′er an astrologer: an astronomer; Star′-gāz′ing astrology; Star′-grass a grass-like plant with star-shaped yellow flowers; Star′-hy′acinth a bulbous-rooted plant a species of squill with pinkish purple flowers found on the coast in the south of England; Star′-jell′y the common species of nostoc.—adj. Star′less having no stars visible: having no light from stars.—n. Star′light light or lustre of the stars.—adjs. Star′-like resembling a star: radiated like a star: bright illustrious; Star′lit lighted by the stars.—ns. Star′-nose a North American mole; Star′-of-Beth′lehem a garden plant of the lily family with bright white star-like flowers: the miraculous star of the Nativity (Matt. ii. 2 9 10).—adj. Star′-proof (Milt.) impervious to starlight.—n. Star′-read (Spens.) knowledge of the stars astrology.—adj. Starred adorned or studded with stars.—ns. Star′-reed a South American plant used in Peru against dysentery &c.; Star′riness.—adj. Star′ry abounding or adorned with stars: consisting of or proceeding from the stars: like or shining like the stars.—n. Stars′-and-stripes the flag of the United States of America with thirteen stripes alternately red and white and a blue field containing as many stars as there are states.—adj. Star′-spang′led spangled or studded with stars.—n. Star′-stone a variety of corundum which when cut in a particular way exhibits a reflection of light in the form of a star.—adj. Star′-strown (Tenn.) strewn or studded with stars.—ns. Star′-this′tle a species of centaury so called from its star-like flowers; Star′-wheel a spur-wheel with V-shaped teeth; Star′wort a genus of plants nearly allied to the Asters with star-like flowers.
Typed by Cecil
Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream of looking upon clear, shining stars, foretells good health and prosperity. If they are dull or red, there is trouble and misfortune ahead. To see a shooting or falling star, denotes sadness and grief. To see stars appearing and vanishing mysteriously, there will be some strange changes and happenings in your near future. If you dream that a star falls on you, there will be a bereavement in your family. To see them rolling around on the earth, is a sign of formidable danger and trying times.
Typed by Debora
Unserious Contents or Definition
The greatest astronomers known, having studded the heavens for ages.
Editor: Nolan
Examples
- Why were we ever told to bring navy revolvers with us if we had to be protected at last by this infamous star-spangled scum of the desert? Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- My attention was quickly riveted by a large red star close to the distant horizon. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- They lifted him up, and he was overjoyed to find that they were about to take him in the direction whither the star seemed to him to lead. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- The uprising of the star of day was hailed by triumphant strains, while the birds, heard by snatches, filled up the intervals of the music. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- In full sight of whom, the malignant star of the Analytical has pre-ordained that pain and ridicule shall befall him. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The Chartered Gas Company, established by Mr. Winsor's persevering efforts, has served as the guiding star to all other gas companies in the world. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- My star vanished as I drew near: some obstacle had intervened between me and it. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- I shall no longer see the sun or stars, or feel the winds play on my cheeks. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- But one thing was the stars, when I really understood something about the stars. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- My father slept in the cabin; and I lay on the deck, looking at the stars, and listening to the dashing of the waves. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- A clear air favoured the kindling of the stars. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Here on the top of the pass the sky was very clear with the stars out and Andreu Nin, out of the dust now, could see quite clearly in the dark. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- The only known standard for the measurement of time is the movement of the earth in relation to the stars. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Biddy cried; the darkening garden, and the lane, and the stars that were coming out, were blurred in my own sight. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- The city of Messina, milk-white, and starred and spangled all over with gaslights, was a fairy spectacle. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Try lower down, and pick those that have no thorns, said Amy, gathering three of the tiny cream-colored ones that starred the wall behind her. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Briarfield lights starred the purple skirt of the moor. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The prize crew soon had the vessel under proper sail once more and the living members of the ill-starred company carried below to their hammocks. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- He's medalled and ribboned, and starred and crossed, and I don't-know-what all'd, like a born nobleman. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Versailles, under a score of names, is starred in every volume of B?deker, and the tourist gapes in their palaces. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Let me get at him, Pickwick,' cried Wardle, as he rushed at the ill- starred youth. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
Typist: Lucinda