| 单词 | better star |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbetter star better star n. now rare (chiefly with possessive adjective) a planet or constellation which influences a person's fortunes for the better; cf. star n.1 3. ΘΚΠ the world > the universe > planet > [noun] superior planet1577 better star1600 planet1640 planetary1819 exoplanet1992 1600 S. Nicholson Acolastus his After-witte sig. E My Halcyon daies of blisse and happines..I giue to those whom better starres doe blesse. 1633 J. Ford Broken Heart i. iii. sig. C2 It had beene A fault of iudgement in me..not to weigh and thanke My better Starres, that offered me the grace Of so much blisfulnesse. 1703 N. Rowe Fair Penitent i. i. 7 Thy better Stars Are join'd to shed their kindest Influence on thee. 1840 W. M. Thackeray Shabby Genteel Story iv, in Fraser's Mag. July 101/1 I must stay here—and be hanged to the place,—until my better star shall rise. 1902 Border Mag. May 93/2 At length, however, Jock's better stars withdrew their lustre, and..he was seized and hurried a prisoner to Newcastle. < as lemmas |
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