Berkeley
['bɝkli]
Definition
(noun.) a city in California on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay; site of the University of California at Berkeley.
(noun.) Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753).
Typist: Rudy--From WordNet
Examples
- I was determined not to open my lips, lest my voice should betray me to Berkeley Craven. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- In less than half an hour after Colonel Berkeley's arrival in bounced Lord Deerhurst, in an agony of tears! Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Colonel Berkeley and I conversed on many subjects; but there was one which was a favourite with us both--plays. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Colonel Berkeley looked at his lordship in utter astonishment, exclaiming, My good fellow, what the devil is the matter? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- The young couple had a house near Berkeley Square and a small villa at Roehampton, among the banking colony there. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Augustus, at the word of command, took off his coat and waistcoat and began rowing, while Berkeley was all attention to us. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- We all returned home together, but in silence, and Colonel Berkeley never afterwards sought Sophia's society. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- MY DEAR HARRIETTE, began young Berkeley, and then went on, with his usual, incorrigible duplicity and meanness. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Colonel Berkeley on landing astonished the two boatmen by throwing them a five-pound note! Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Berkeley Street, January. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- He studied the writings of Locke, Hartley, Berkeley, Hume, Helvetius, Condorcet, and Reid, and knew something of German philosophy. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Edward assured them himself of his being in town, within a very short time, by twice calling in Berkeley Street. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Pray do not go, said my wild, young tormentor, Augustus Berkeley, who came upstairs without permission, just as we were ready to start. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- But seriously, Colonel Berkeley observed, I have followed you because, upon my soul, I do not understand you. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- I asked, has Berkeley been induced, by fear, to render me that justice, which he has denied to my earnest entreaty? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
Typist: Sonia