Collins
['kɔlinz]
Definition
(noun.) tall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice.
(noun.) English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889).
Checker: Terrance--From WordNet
Examples
- Mr. Collins had only to change from Jane to Elizabeth--and it was soon done--done while Mrs. Bennet was stirring the fire. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Collins, meanwhile, was meditating in solitude on what had passed. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- It is from my cousin, Mr. Collins, who, when I am dead, may turn you all out of this house as soon as he pleases. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Collins, to be sure, was neither sensible nor agreeable; his society was irksome, and his attachment to her must be imaginary. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Consider Mr. Collins's respectability, and Charlotte's steady, prudent character. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Collins had a compliment, and an allusion to throw in here, which were kindly smiled on by the mother and daughter. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Your mother will never see you again if you do _not_ marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you _do_. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Collins might never make the offer, and till he did, it was useless to quarrel about him. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- You must send John with the young ladies, Mrs. Collins. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- She owed her greatest relief to her friend Miss Lucas, who often joined them, and good-naturedly engaged Mr. Collins's conversation to herself. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- They were not the only objects of Mr. Collins's admiration. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- I should never have said Mrs. Collins was settled _near_ her family. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Collins repeated his apologies in quitting the room, and was assured with unwearying civility that they were perfectly needless. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Much as I abominate writing, I would not give up Mr. Collins's correspondence for any consideration. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Collins was eloquent in her praise. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
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