Adrian
['eidriən]
Definition
(noun.) English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997).
Edited by Cecilia--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Pertaining to the Adriatic Sea; as, Adrian billows.
Typed by Clint
Examples
- There was no Adrian to superintend and direct, while whole flocks of the poor were struck and killed. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Adrian sat at the helm; I attended to the rigging, the breeze right aft filled our swelling canvas, and we ran before it over the untroubled deep. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Besides, is it not a shame, that the genius of Adrian should fade from the earth like a flower in an untrod mountain-path, fruitless? Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Clara, though she endeavoured to give herself up to his amusement, often forgot him, as she turned to observe Adrian and me. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- But Adrian is alone, wifeless, childless, unoccupied. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Adrian met them half way; they halted: What, he said, do you seek? Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Adrian exclaimed that the rudder was gone;--We are lost, cried Clara, Save yourselves--O save yourselves! Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- I had come to London to see Adrian. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Adrian welcomed us on our arrival. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- I was an untaught shepherd-boy, when Adrian deigned to confer on me his friendship. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- She readily consented to go with Adrian. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- The more Adrian reasoned upon this scheme, the more feasible it appeared. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- My first visit would be to my sister, who inhabited a little cottage, a part of Adrian's gift, on the borders of Windsor Forest. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Nay, Madam, said Adrian, unless my sister consent never to see him again, it is surely an useless torment to separate them for a month. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Go you to England, Lionel; return to sweet Idris and dearest Adrian; return, and let my orphan girl be as a child of your own in your house. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
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