star-gazer

Example Sentences

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For, after all, Is the star any the less starry to the rapt star-gazer when he finds it to be a tremulous planet?

From Hints for Lovers by Haultain, T. Arnold (Theodore Arnold)

I am a famous star-gazer; and, if once I can discover your ruling planet, I shall prognosticate your destiny in a second.

From The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Burney, Fanny

What matter what happens to the useless old star-gazer?

From Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face by Kingsley, Charles

The others pressed close around, listening to the measured voice of the physician and the quick, pertinent questions of the star-gazer.

From The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories by Murfree, Mary Noailles

The star-gazer admired the practical qualities that made for success in the world below his tower, and the politician paid an involuntary tribute to a spirituality above his own.

From The Mayor of Warwick by Hopkins, Herbert M. (Herbert Müller)