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standstill [′stan‚stil] (astronomy) An interval in the cycle of a variable star during which its brightness remains nearly constant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Smoothly the huge engine came gliding into the station--a dumb, silent creature now, drawing slowly to a standstill as though exhausted after its great effort. For it is the nature of a log or stone to remain motionless on level ground, and to move when on a slope; if four-cornered, to come to a standstill, but if round-shaped, to go rolling down. The car had come to a standstill before a white gate, in front of which was stationed a British soldier, with drawn bayonet. |
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