Cole
[kol]
Definition
(n.) A plant of the Brassica or Cabbage genus; esp. that form of B. oleracea called rape and coleseed.
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Definition
n. a general name for all sorts of cabbage.—ns. Cole′-garth a cabbage garden; Cole′-seed the seed of rape; Cole′-wort a species of cabbage.
Inputed by Bernard
Examples
- Whenever she is with us, Mrs. Cole does not know how to shew her kindness enough; and I must say that Jane deserves it as much as any body can. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mr. Cole gave me a hint of it six weeks ago. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mrs. Cole seemed to be relating something of her that was expected to be very interesting. Jane Austen. Emma.
- She calls you, Knightleywhat can she do for Mr. Cole? Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mrs. Cole has servants to send. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mr. Langton Cole calls attention to the rope truss in this illustration, stiffening the beam of the ship. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- But first of all, there must be an answer written to Mrs. Cole. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The rest of the gentlemen being now in the room, Emma found herself obliged to turn from him for a few minutes, and listen to Mr. Cole. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Which is an obvious injustice to the memory of King Lud, and a dishonest exaltation of the virtues of King Cole. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Perry tells me that Mr. Cole never touches malt liquor. Jane Austen. Emma.
- A Miss Hawkins I was with Mr. Cole on business an hour and a half ago. Jane Austen. Emma.
- There was intimacy between them, and Mr. Cole had heard from Mr. Elton since his going away. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Well, said she, and you soon silenced Mr. Cole, I suppose? Jane Austen. Emma.
- I am sure he was particularly silent when Mrs. Cole told us of it at dinner. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mr. Cole said how much taste you had; and Mr. Frank Churchill talked a great deal about your taste, and that he valued taste much more than execution. Jane Austen. Emma.
- But you do not consider how it may appear to the Coles. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The Coles expressed themselves so properlythere was so much real attention in the manner of itso much consideration for her father. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The mention of the Coles was sure to be followed by that of Mr. Elton. Jane Austen. Emma.
- If one could ascertain what the chief of themthe Coles, for instance. Jane Austen. Emma.
Editor: Rodney