Graham
['greɪəm]
Definition
(noun.) United States dancer and choreographer whose work was noted for its austerity and technical rigor (1893-1991).
(noun.) United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918).
Editor: Wendell--From WordNet
Examples
- Well--you may have it, said Graham. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Graham, however, must go: his was a profession whose claims are neither to be ignored nor deferred. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Yet I almost trembled for fear of making the answer too cordial: Graham's tastes are so fastidious. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Sir, I _feel_ honest enough, said Graham; and a genuine English blush covered his face with its warm witness of sincerity. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- However, Lord Graham is rather reserved; _mais ne méprisez pas les personnes froides; elles ont leurs bons c?tés. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- I refer to Mr. Graham Wallas. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- Now, when she looks down; now, when she turns sideways, who is she like, Graham? Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- The carriage drove up; her father relieved Graham; but in the exchange from one bearer to another she was hurt, and moaned again. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I am sure that though Graham stood aloof, he listened too: his hearing as well as his vision was very fine, quick, discriminating. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- The names Graham Bretton and Home de Bassompierre gave rise to questions and explanations. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Graham was at that time a handsome, faithless-looking youth of sixteen. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Graham, stretch out your right hand. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Perilously sweet, said Graham. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Shake hands with Graham, papa. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- But the moment Graham's knock sounded of an evening, a change occurred; she was instantly at the head of the staircase. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
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