Dawson
['dɔ:sən]
Definition
(noun.) a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike.
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Examples
- I see Dawson the Ironmonger has his shutters up--which Sir Pitt made such a noise about. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Did you ever hear of Dawson and Neligan? Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Mr. Dawson very unwillingly made the concession required of him--I think he saw that it was hopeless to dispute with her. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Rest and quiet, and change of air afterwards, were the best remedies which Mr. Dawson could suggest for her benefit. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- He despatched a groom, on horseback, for the nearest medical man, Mr. Dawson, of Oak Lodge. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Mr. Dawson wasn't wanted, and wasn't here, said Sir Percival. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Lyell and Dr. Dawson in the carboniferous strata of North America; but now land-shells have been found in the lias. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- I determined to communicate the situation in which I was placed to Mr. Dawson, of Oak Lodge. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- In due course of time the gardener returned, and said that he had driven round by Mr. Dawson's residence, after leaving Mrs. Rubelle at the station. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- It is more agreeable to me to mention that no fresh disputes took place between Mr. Dawson and the Count. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Mr. Dawson's kindness, and the delicacy with which he treated his prompt assistance quite as a matter of course, almost overpowered me. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Mr. Dawson did not pay his evening visit till later than usual. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Mr. Dawson arrived in less than an hour's time. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- He was a younger man than Mr. Dawson, very serious and very decided. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- With all respect to Mr. Dawson, I answered, in your ladyship's place I should remember the Count's advice. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
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