Disraeli
[diz'reili]
Definition
(noun.) British statesman who as Prime Minister bought controlling interest in the Suez Canal and made Queen Victoria the empress of India (1804-1881).
Typist: Winfred--From WordNet
Examples
- Like Disraeli, he stands on his head, for his genius—and he has great genius—has opened all the drawing-rooms of Belgravia to him. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- If Disraeli had been an Eastern vizier, he would have become a king. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Did not Disraeli discuss this question in 'Coningsby'? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Ah, the author of that book—Disraeli—what a man! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- And then round the bushes came the tall form of Alexander Roddice, striding romantically like a Meredith hero who remembers Disraeli. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
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