Goddard
['gɔdə:d]
Definition
(noun.) United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945).
Edited by Elsie--From WordNet
Examples
- He knew of no one but Mrs. Goddard to whom he could apply for information of her relations or friends. Jane Austen. Emma.
- They met once a week at Goddard's in Wood Street, at the Bull's Head Tavern in Cheapside, and at Gresham Colleg e. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Should I send it to Mrs. Goddard's, ma'am? Jane Austen. Emma.
- Some time afterwards it was, I think Mrs. Goddard would be very much surprized if she knew what had happened. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mrs. Goddard, what say you to _half_ a glass of wine? Jane Austen. Emma.
- And when she had come away, Mrs. Martin was so very kind as to send Mrs. Goddard a beautiful goosethe finest goose Mrs. Goddard had ever seen. Jane Austen. Emma.
- He should be happy to see Mrs. Goddard. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Lowrey we are indebted for a similar reminiscence, under date of June 5, 1880: Goddard and I have spent a part of the day at Menlo, and all is glorious. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Could I mention any thing more fit to be done, than to go to Mrs. Goddard? Jane Austen. Emma.
- She went to Mrs. Goddard's accordingly the very next day, to undergo the necessary penance of communication; and a severe one it was. Jane Austen. Emma.
- He had a great regard for Mrs. Goddard; and Emma should write a line, and invite her. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The possibility of the young man's coming to Mrs. Goddard's that morning, and meeting with Harriet and pleading his own cause, gave alarming ideas. Jane Austen. Emma.
- She had been satisfied to hear and believe just what Mrs. Goddard chose to tell her; and looked no farther. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Yesnoyes, to Mrs. Goddard's. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mrs. Goddard had dressed it on a Sunday, and asked all the three teachers, Miss Nash, and Miss Prince, and Miss Richardson, to sup with her. Jane Austen. Emma.
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