Hurst
[hɜːst] or [hɝst]
Definition
(n.) A wood or grove; -- a word used in the composition of many names, as in Hazlehurst.
Edited by Jason
Definition
n. a wood a grove.
Edited by Julia
Examples
- Mrs. Hurst thought the same, and added: She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- In this house they were received by Miss Darcy, who was sitting there with Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley, and the lady with whom she lived in London. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- You used us abominably ill, answered Mrs. Hurst, running away without telling us that you were coming out. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Louisa, you will not mind my waking Mr. Hurst? Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- My visit was not long, as Caroline and Mrs. Hurst were going out. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- She had obtained private intelligence that Mr. Darcy did not wish for cards; and Mr. Hurst soon found even his open petition rejected. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Hurst and Mr. Bingley were at piquet, and Mrs. Hurst was observing their game. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- At that moment they were met from another walk by Mrs. Hurst and Elizabeth herself. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- She is a very great favourite with some ladies of my acquaintance, Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Hurst had therefore nothing to do, but to stretch himself on one of the sofas and go to sleep. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Hurst looked at her with astonishment. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Darcy said very little, and Mr. Hurst nothing at all. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- I think we scarcely dare tell Mrs. Hurst who has been her substitute and done her work; she will feel at once ashamed and jealous. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Mrs. Hurst and her sister scarcely opened their mouths, except to complain of fatigue, and were evidently impatient to have the house to themselves. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- When tea was over, Mr. Hurst reminded his sister-in-law of the card-table--but in vain. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- I dare say the lace upon Mrs. Hurst's gown-- Here she was interrupted again. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
Edited by Julia