Hampton
['hæmptən]
Definition
(noun.) United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002).
Edited by Jimmy--From WordNet
Examples
- In the spring of 1862 the Monitor met the Merrimac in engagement in Hampton Roads, and established the great value of the turret monitor. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Cavalry Corps: LIEUTENANT-GENERAL WADE HAMPTON, Commanding. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Now that Sheridan was safe and Hampton free to return to Richmond with his cavalry, Wilson's position became precarious. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Passing through Dartford, we arrived at Hampton on the second day. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- It was on the occasion of his visit to me just after he had talked with the peace commissioners at Hampton Roads. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- A formidable river had to be crossed near Columbia, and that in the face of a small garrison under General Wade Hampton. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- And all was consternation in the _beau ch?teau de Hampton! Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Learning later of Sheridan's going with two divisions, he also sent Hampton with two divisions of cavalry, his own and Fitz-Hugh Lee's. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Here against the wall of a house, Oliver saw written up in pretty large letters, 'Hampton. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- And a dreaded day it was on his part, and a very unwelcome day when it came and they went down to Hampton Court together. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- An old flame of mine, who was violently in love with me when I was a girl at Hampton Court, whispered Julia. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Sherman denies it on the part of his troops, and Hampton denies it on the part of the Confederates. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- For instance, if they see a man with his wife and children going to Hampton Court in a Wan, perhaps once in a year, they says, 'Hallo! Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- The expedition was detained several days at Hampton Roads, awaiting the loading of the powder-boat. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Hardee and Hampton were there, and barely escaped. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
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