Churchill
['tʃə:tʃil]
Definition
(noun.) a Canadian town in northern Manitoba on Hudson Bay; important port for shipping grain.
(noun.) British statesman and leader during World War II; received Nobel prize for literature in 1953 (1874-1965).
(noun.) English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722).
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Examples
- Why was it so much worse that Harriet should be in love with Mr. Knightley, than with Frank Churchill? Jane Austen. Emma.
- A fine young man certainly is Frank Churchill. Jane Austen. Emma.
- They were soon joined by some of the gentlemen; and the very first of the early was Frank Churchill. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Then she is no rule for Mrs. Churchill, who is as thorough a fine lady as any body ever beheld. Jane Austen. Emma.
- I have heard so much in praise of Mr. Frank Churchill. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Whoever Colonel Campbell might employ, said Frank Churchill, with a smile at Emma, the person has not chosen ill. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Will Mr. Frank Churchill pass through Bath as well as Oxford? Jane Austen. Emma.
- I suppose you have heard of the handsome letter Mr. Frank Churchill has written to Mrs. Weston? Jane Austen. Emma.
- Frank Churchill is, indeed, the favourite of fortune. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mr. Frank Churchill, indeed! Jane Austen. Emma.
- We ought to be acquainted with Enscombe, and with Mrs. Churchill's temper, before we pretend to decide upon what her nephew can do. Jane Austen. Emma.
- In this state Frank Churchill had found her, she trembling and conditioning, they loud and insolent. Jane Austen. Emma.
- When had he succeeded to that place in her affection, which Frank Churchill had once, for a short period, occupied? Jane Austen. Emma.
- I would not say so to every body, Mrs. Elton, but I have not much faith in Mrs. Churchill's illness. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Then Churchill would take a peep at their feet, and laugh again louder than ever. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- I cannot bear to imagine any reluctance on his side; but I am sure there is a great wish on the Churchills' to keep him to themselves. Jane Austen. Emma.
- This proves that he can leave the Churchills. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The Mr. Churchills were also in town; and they were only waiting for November. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The Churchills might not have a word to say in return; but then, you would have no habits of early obedience and long observance to break through. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Nobody ever did think well of the Churchills, I fancy, observed Mr. John Knightley coolly. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The Churchills are very likely in fault, said Mr. Knightley, coolly; but I dare say he might come if he would. Jane Austen. Emma.
Editor: Sharon