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- noun Plural form of
star . - noun with “the”
Outer space . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
star .
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Examples
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More striking to the general observer than the ordinary variable stars are the _temporary stars_ which on rare occasions suddenly make their appearance in the heavens.
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What I am now engaged on is the monograph of the _principal_ Southern Nebulæ, the object of which is to put on record every ascertainable particular of their actual appearance and the stars visible in them, so as to satisfy future observers whether _new stars_ have appeared, or changes taken place in the nebulosity.
Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville Mary Somerville 1826
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Alan, in response to Ted's question, the stars in galaxies * give off light* and nebulae are illuminated by the * light of millions/billions of stars*.
Cosmic Log 2010
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Gidleigh Park, the west of England restaurant where chef Michael Caines holds two Michelin stars, is the U.K.
The U.K.'s 100 Best Restaurants Bloomberg 2010
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Gidleigh Park, the west of England restaurant where chef Michael Caines holds two Michelin stars, is the U. K.'s finest, beating the Fat Duck, in a ...
The U.K.'s 100 Best Restaurants Bloomberg 2010
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Gidleigh Park, the west of England restaurant where chef Michael Caines holds two Michelin stars, is the U. K.'s finest, beating the Fat Duck, in a new ranking of the Top 100 establishments, published today.
The U.K.'s 100 Best Restaurants Bloomberg 2010
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Gidleigh Park, the west of England restaurant where chef Michael Caines holds two Michelin stars, is the U.K.
The U.K.'s 100 Best Restaurants Bloomberg 2010
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Gidleigh Park, the west of England restaurant where chef Michael Caines holds two Michelin stars, is the U. K.'s finest, beating the Fat Duck, in a new ranking of the Top 100 establishments, published today.
The U.K.'s 100 Best Restaurants Bloomberg 2010
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Gidleigh Park, the west of England restaurant where chef Michael Caines holds two Michelin stars, is the U. K.'s finest, beating the Fat Duck, in a new ranking of the Top 100 establishments, published today.
The U.K.'s 100 Best Restaurants Bloomberg 2010
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Gidleigh Park, the west of England restaurant where chef Michael Caines holds two Michelin stars, is the U. K.'s finest, beating the Fat Duck, in a new ranking of the Top 100 establishments, published today.
The U.K.'s 100 Best Restaurants Bloomberg 2010
oroboros commented on the word stars
My name is Gully Foyle
And Terra is my nation,
Deep Space my dwelling place,
The stars my destination
From The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester.
October 13, 2007
seanahan commented on the word stars
I've been meaning to read that book, do you recommend it?
October 13, 2007
oroboros commented on the word stars
Definitely! One of my fondest memories from my SciFi days. Also, though it's got nothing to do with Alfred Bester's books, I recommend The Veils of Azlaroc by Fred Saberhagen. Unusual and thought provoking. See (a somewhat jaundiced) review at: http://www.i-reports.info/b/B199201.html
October 14, 2007