Stoner
[stəʊnə]
Definition
(noun.) an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill).
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Definition
(n.) One who stones; one who makes an assault with stones.
(n.) One who walls with stones.
Edited by Blair
Examples
- I believe, Mr. Holmes, that you have already made up your mind, said Miss Stoner, laying her hand upon my companion's sleeve. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- The metallic clang heard by Miss Stoner was obviously caused by her stepfather hastily closing the door of his safe upon its terrible occupant. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- When Dr. Roylott was in India he married my mother, Mrs. Stoner, the young widow of Major-General Stoner, of the Bengal Artillery. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- I think that I have seen enough now, Miss Stoner, and with your permission we shall walk out upon the lawn. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- It is very essential, Miss Stoner, said he, that you should absolutely follow my advice in every respect. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- And now, Miss Stoner, we must leave you for if Dr. Roylott returned and saw us our journey would be in vain. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Both Miss Stoner and I gazed at him in astonishment. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Miss Stoner turned white to the lips as she listened. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- With your permission, Miss Stoner, we shall now carry our researches into the inner apartment. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- I know that Miss Stoner has been here. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Good-afternoon, Miss Stoner. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- And the lady, I fancy, is Miss Stoner, observed Holmes, shading his eyes. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
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