Armstrong
['ɑːmstrɒŋ]
Definition
(noun.) United States pioneering jazz trumpeter and bandleader (1900-1971).
(noun.) United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-).
Editor: Stanton--From WordNet
Examples
- I know an excellent old Frenchwoman, said Mrs. Armstrong, who wants you to buy a watch of hers. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- It argues the degree in which I had lost touch with my profession that the name of Leslie Armstrong was unknown to me. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Dr. Leslie Armstrong is certainly a man of energy and character, said he. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- I'll trouble you for a pin, my dear, said Armstrong to one of his attendant maidens. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- He came this evening to ask us three sisters, as well as Julia and Mrs. Armstrong, to dine with him on the approaching Saturday. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Holmes took a cab at the station and ordered the man to drive to the house of Dr. Leslie Armstrong. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- This little inn just opposite Armstrong's house is singularly adapted to our needs. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Then perhaps you will explain this receipted bill for thirteen guineas, paid by Mr. Godfrey Staunton last month to Dr. Leslie Armstrong, of Cambridge. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- In England the Armstrong gun was introduced about 1855, and was covered by British patents No. 401, of 1857; No. 2,564, of 1858; No. 611, of 1859, and No. 743, of 1861. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Armstrong changed the conversation by telling Amy that he had some idea of intruding upon her to dinner the next day. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Armstrong, however, appeared quite satisfied, remarking carelessly that he knew her hour and would not keep her waiting. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- I caught a glimpse of Dr. Armstrong within, his shoulders bowed, his head sunk on his hands, the very image of distress. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Colonel Armstrong was with her. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Certainly, said Mrs. Armstrong. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- I am not at all particular, said Armstrong. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
Typist: Merritt