Benjamin
['bɛndʒəmən]
Definition
(noun.) (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel.
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Definition
(n.) See Benzoin.
(n.) A kind of upper coat for men.
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Definition
n. a kind of overcoat formerly worn by men.
n. gum benjamin an essence made from benzoin.—n. Ben′jamin-tree a North American aromatic shrub with stimulant tonic bark and berries: the tree which yields benzoin—Styrax Benzoin.
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Examples
- He lived at the house of Benjamin West, and painted, and his portraits were shown at the Royal Academy and at the Society of Artists. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- Do you--' 'My good soul,' interposed Mr. Benjamin Allen soothingly. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- In fear that this subterfuge might be challenged, he gave Benjamin a discharge of his indentures, but at the same time s igned with him a new secret contract. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- After the second night at Goliad, Benjamin and I started to make the remainder of the journey alone. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Josiah Franklin's judicious criticism led Benjamin to undertake the well- known plan of developing his literary style. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Her happiness is no object to me, sir,' said Benjamin Allen, with a flourish of the hand. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Both Benjamin Franklin and Goethe were greatly interested in his work in physics. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Benjamin, copy that. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- This anecdote I had from uncle Benjamin. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- Benjamin Franklin, Esq. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- The foregoing letter, and the minutes accompanying it, being shown to a friend, I received from him the following: _From Mr. Benjamin Vaughan. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- He had hung out his sign as Painter of Miniatures at the corner of Second and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia, under the friendly patronage of Benjamin Franklin. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- My uncle Benjamin, too, approved of it, and proposed to give me his shorthand volumes of sermons to set up with, if I would learn shorthand. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- I wish you'd let me bleed you,' said Mr. Benjamin, with great eagerness. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I didn't make use of the word in any invidious sense, ma'am,' replied Mr. Benjamin Allen, growing somewhat uneasy on his own account. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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