Arthur
['ɑ:θə]
Definition
(noun.) a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot.
(noun.) elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886).
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Examples
- They can both tell you that she died when Arthur went abroad. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- I can do poor Arthur no good now, that I see; and you needn't be afraid of me. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Had I better see Arthur to-night? Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Of the two sons, the eldest, Arthur, inherited the title and estates. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- There was nobody visibly in waiting when Arthur and Mr Rugg arrived at the Counting-house. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- She was soon in the room, and recommended that Arthur, whom she had left calm and composed, should not be visited that night. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Next appeared Arthur Young, of England, born in 1741, whose life was extended into the 19th century, and to whom the world was greatly indebted for the spread of agricultural knowledge. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- Arthur, come straight to me! Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Have you told Mr Arthur that he mustn't lay offences at his father's door? Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- That worthy lady being unable to obtain one, and being steadfastly denied admission, Mr Meagles besought Arthur to essay once more what he could do. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- The Honourable Arthur Upton happened to be passing at this moment. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Little Dorrit's Party Arthur Clennam rose hastily, and saw her standing at the door. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- You have given orders that Arthur should be liberated, have you not, dad? Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Arthur could not but glance at Daniel Doyce in the ensuing silence. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Arthur Clennam had made his unavailing expedition to Calais in the midst of a great pressure of business. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- The sons have been called Arthurs, Uthers, and Caradocs, from immemorial time. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
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