Story
['stɔːrɪ] or ['stɔri]
Definition
(noun.) a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events; 'he writes stories for the magazines'.
Inputed by Cathleen--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t.) A set of rooms on the same floor or level; a floor, or the space between two floors. Also, a horizontal division of a building's exterior considered architecturally, which need not correspond exactly with the stories within.
(n.) A narration or recital of that which has occurred; a description of past events; a history; a statement; a record.
(n.) The relation of an incident or minor event; a short narrative; a tale; especially, a fictitious narrative less elaborate than a novel; a short romance.
(n.) A euphemism or child's word for "a lie;" a fib; as, to tell a story.
(v. t.) To tell in historical relation; to make the subject of a story; to narrate or describe in story.
Edited by Caleb
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. History.[2]. Narration, narrative, recital, relation, rehearsal, account, statement, tale.[3]. Fiction, fable, romance, novel.[4]. [Colloquial.] Falsehood, untruth, lie.[5]. Floor, loft.
Checker: Rupert
Definition
n. history or narrative of incidents in their sequence: an account report statement: an anecdote: the plot of a novel or drama: a lie a fib a fictitious narrative.—v.t. to tell or describe historically to relate: to adorn with sculptured or painted scenes from history.—v.i. to relate.—adjs. Storiā′ted decorated with elaborate ornamental designs; Stō′ried told or celebrated in a story: having a history: interesting from the stories belonging to it: adorned with scenes from history.—ns. Storiol′ogist one learned in the comparative study of folk-tales; Storiol′ogy the scientific study of folk-tales; Stō′ry-book a book of stories or tales true or fictitious; Stō′ry-tell′er one who relates tales a liar; Stō′ry-tell′ing act of relating stories: lying.
n. a division of a house reached by one flight of stairs: a set of rooms on the same floor.—The upper story the brain.
Checker: Roderick
Unserious Contents or Definition
n. A narrative commonly untrue. The truth of the stories here following has however not been successfully impeached.
Checker: Shari
Examples
- I could tell you a story about that same uncle, gentlemen, that would rather surprise you. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Mr Lammle, striking in here, proclaims aloud that there is a sequel to the story of the man from somewhere. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- In the story of this passion, too, the development varies: sometimes it is the glorious marriage, sometimes frustration and final parting. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Neither had read it, but they knew it was a love story, and each privately wondered if it was half as interesting as their own. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Holmes had listened to his story with the utmost attention, and now he sat for some time in silent thought. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- The Story in a Billiard Table[24] Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- William was soon calling out from the landing-place of the second story for his mother and for Rebecca. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- This is an extraordinary story,' observed Lightwood, who had heard it out with serious attention. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Lord Steyne, and her son in London, had many a laugh over the story when Rawdon and his wife returned to their quarters in May Fair. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- A slight snore was the only reply: the honest stockbroker was asleep, and so the rest of Joseph's story was lost for that day. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- I won't know your story professionally, for nothing, old lady! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- We have told our story of Europe; the reader may judge whether the glitter of the German sword is exceptionally blinding. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It is at present a quite inexplicable story, and we give these preposterous facts with no attempt to rationalize them. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- I had this story from one who had no business to tell it to me, or to any other. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- But, Sir, I thought every story should have some sort of a moral, so I took care to have a few of my sinners repent. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I don't tell amusing stories, he said curtly, and walked across to the piano. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- In a little while we hear stories of an Omayyad Caliph, Walid II (743-744), who mocked at the Koran, ate pork, drank wine, and did not pray. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Dates make ladies nervous and stories dry. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Edison has always had an amused admiration for Bergmann, and his social side is often made evident by his love of telling stories about those days of struggle. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- I think he must have lived among a lot of people who were very solemn, because I went out riding with him in the Bois de Boulogne and started in to tell him American stories. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- We have opened this chapter with the stories of two countries. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- They must tell their stories without any previous consultation with you, if none has yet taken place (another look at the jury). Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I always wished I could have understood Siemens's explanations of the points of those stories. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- She knew stories about every one, which she retailed to their friends at the pitch of her voice; and she was always hunting for a husband for Eunice. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- You love stories, and will excuse my telling one of myself. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- Speaking of telling stories, I once got telling a man stories at the Harrison lamp factory, in the yard, as he was leaving. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- I entirely agree with you, he said; in my opinion those stories are quite unfit to be repeated. Plato. The Republic.
- No, of course not; some fellow showed it to me--but I'd heard the stories before. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Particularly significant are the stories that represent him as discouraging extreme mortification. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- She read books, in order that she might tell him stories from them. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
Editor: Noreen