Aristarchus calculated that the Sun is about nineteen times farther than the Moon; it is actually about 390 times farther than the Moon. Another ancient Greek astronomer, Eratosthenes (276-194 BC), estimated the distance between Earth and Sun to be either 4,080,000 stadia or 804,000,000 stadia.
Learner's definition of SCOWL. [no object] : to look at someone or something in a way that shows anger or disapproval. The teacher scowled [=glowered] at me when I walked in late. She scowled [=frowned] in response to his question.
(stÉÉ) vb. 1. (often foll by: at) to look or gaze fixedly, often with hostility or rudeness. 2. (Zoology) (intr) (of an animal's fur, bird's feathers, etc) to stand on end because of fear, ill health, etc. 3. (intr) to stand out as obvious; glare. 4. stare one in the face to be glaringly obvious or imminent.