At a local coffee bar, a young woman was expounding on her idea of the perfect mate to some of her friends.
"The man I marry must be a shining light amongst company. He must be musical. Tell jokes. Sing. And stay home at night!"
An old granny overheard and spoke up, "Honey, if that"s all you want, get a TV!"
adj. (-ier, -iest) 1 of, like, or containing starch.
- prim, formal. starchily adv. Starchiness n.
STARLET
n. Promising young performer, esp. A film actress.
STARLIT
adj. - lit by stars.
- with stars visible.
STARTER
n. - device for starting a vehicle engine etc.
- first course of a meal.
- person giving the signal for the start of a race.
- horse or competitor starting in a race. for starters colloq. To start with.
STARTLE
v. (-ling) shock or surprise. [old english]
STATELY
adj. (-ier, -iest) dignified; imposing. stateliness n.
- home n. Large historic house, esp. One open to the public.
STATICS
n.pl. (usu. Treated as sing.) 1 science of bodies at rest or of forces in equilibrium.
- = *static.
STATION
of the cross n. Rc ch. Each of a series of images representing the events in christ's passion before which prayers are said.
- —n. - a regular stopping-place on a railway line. B buildings of this. C (in comb.) Centre where vehicles of a specified type depart and arrive (coach station).
- person or thing's allotted place or building etc.
- centre for a particular service or activity.
- establishment involved in broadcasting.
- a military or naval base. B inhabitants of this.
- position in life; rank, status.
- austral. & nz large sheep or cattle farm. —v. - assign a station to.
- put in position. [latin statio from sto stat- stand]
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