Both Uses of
luminary
in
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
- The luminary was a golden-haired, beaming, mild-eyed, God-like creature, gazing down in the vigour and intentness of youth upon an earth that was brimming with interest for him.†
Chpt 2 *
- Looking over the damp sod in the direction of the sun, a glistening ripple of gossamer webs was visible to their eyes under the luminary, like the track of moonlight on the sea.†
Chpt 4
Definition:
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others