Gentlemen
['dʒentlmən]
Definition
(pl. ) of Gentleman
Checked by Herman
Examples
- I could tell you a story about that same uncle, gentlemen, that would rather surprise you. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I have nothing to hide from you, gentlemen, said he. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Different benevolent-minded ladies and gentlemen in this neighbourhood and in London. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- I am not a match for you gentlemen. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- By the time the officer arrived, Sam had made himself so extremely popular, that the congregated gentlemen determined to see him to prison in a body. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- At last coffee is brought in, and the gentlemen are summoned. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- The late Lord Chancellor, gentlemen, was very fond of me,' said Mr. Pell. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Good day, gentlemen! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He politely introduced the young gentlemen to us. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Hearing voices on the terrace below, I looked out of window, and saw the two gentlemen walking up and down together. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- I see you are accustomed to wearing kid gloves--but some gentlemen are so awkward about putting them on. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Women, after all, gentlemen,' said the enthusiastic Mr. Snodgrass, 'are the great props and comforts of our existence. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- You have reminded me, Sir, that this conversation was private--private and confidential, gentlemen. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The first thing I knew about it was when I saw you two gentlemen driving back in her dog-cart. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- They were all in vain; the gentlemen wouldn't talk, and the lady didn't dare. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Laws, now, only think, said Sambo, the gentlemens that we is! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Typist: Meg