star-gazer

Example Sentences

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But his was the old story of the star-gazer walking into the well, who might have studied the stars in the well, but could not be warned of the well by the stars.

From Idolatry A Romance by Hawthorne, Julian

He felt that if he had not rushed incontinently from the presence of that underground star-gazer Dr. Wilson, he must either have punched that respected person’s venerated head, or have laughed in his honored face.

From The Witches of New York by Doesticks, Q. K. Philander

Constance had said that day to Miranda--for this star-gazer to overhear--that she did not believe Kincaid loved Flora, and the hearer had longed to ask her why, but knew she could not tell.

From Kincaid's Battery by Kimball, Alonzo

Thus the learned star-gazer can reach his telescope under cover in wintry weather.

From East of Paris Sketches in the Gâtinais, Bourbonnais, and Champagne by Betham-Edwards, Matilda

Within the hour Lynn Gordon rode back down the hill, and passed the window very slowly, watching the curtain as a star-gazer awaits the passing of a cloud.

From Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century by Banks, Nancy Huston