Headstone
['hedstəʊn] or ['hɛdston]
Definition
(n.) The principal stone in a foundation; the chief or corner stone.
(n.) The stone at the head of a grave.
Inputed by Enoch
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Corner-stone.[2]. Gravestone.
Editor: Louise
Examples
- Mr Headstone--' 'Stop! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I think Mr Headstone had better not say what he thinks of saying. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Is that your gratitude to me, Mr Headstone? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I am going on, Mr Headstone, don't you be afraid. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Here's Mr Headstone come with me. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- You reproach me with my origin,' said Bradley Headstone; 'you cast insinuations at my bringing-up. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I beg your pardon, Mr Headstone, but I couldn't help wondering what in the world brought HIM here! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Approaching nearer and nearer, the bargeman became Bradley Headstone, in rough water-side second-hand clothing. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Pray tell me, Mr Headstone,' said the Secretary. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Why can't you, as Mr Headstone said to me this very evening about another matter, leave well alone? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mr Headstone, I thank you sincerely, I thank you gratefully, and hope you may find a worthy wife before long and be very happy. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- However, what we have got to do, is, to succeed to-night, Mr Headstone, and then all the rest follows. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mr Headstone,' returned Lizzie, with a burning face, 'it is cowardly in you to speak to me in this way. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- All work and no play, Mr Headstone, will not make dulness, in your case, I dare say; but it will make dyspepsia, if you don't take care. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Why do you mention that name again and again, Mr Headstone? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Inputed by Jules