Jackson
['dʒæksn]
Definition
(noun.) a town in south central Michigan.
(noun.) capital of the state of Mississippi on the Pearl River.
(noun.) a town in western Tennessee.
(noun.) a town in western Wyoming.
(noun.) 7th president of the US; successfully defended New Orleans from the British in 1815; expanded the power of the presidency (1767-1845).
(noun.) general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War whose troops at the first Battle of Bull Run stood like a stone wall (1824-1863).
(noun.) United States writer of romantic novels about the unjust treatment of Native Americans (1830-1885).
(noun.) United States civil rights leader who led a national campaign against racial discrimination and ran for presidential nomination (born in 1941).
(noun.) United States singer who did much to popularize gospel music (1911-1972).
(noun.) United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958).
(noun.) English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936).
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Examples
- His father was Sillerton Jackson's uncle, his mother a Pennilow of Boston; on each side there was wealth and position, and mutual suitability. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- I drew up all the instructions for the contemplated move, and kept them in my pocket until I should hear of the junction of our troops at Jackson. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Mr. Jackson, shifting himself slightly in his chair, turned a tranquil gaze on the young man's burning face. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Of course, Mr. Jackson reluctantly conceded, it's to be hoped they can tide him over--this time anyhow. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- He was mindful, however, if not of his own danger, at least of the fact that Mr. Jackson was under his mother's roof, and consequently his guest. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Of course old Jackson wanted to talk about Ellen Olenska, and of course Mrs. Archer and Janey wanted to hear what he had to tell. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- About the same time Hovey encountered the enemy on the northern or direct wagon road from Jackson to Vicksburg. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- About five o'clock in the morning (16th) two men, who had been employed on the Jackson and Vicksburg railroad, were brought to me. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- A part of those met at Jackson were all that was left of those encountered at Raymond. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Just come in, Sir,' replied Jackson. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Camp Jackson surrendered without a fight and the garrison was marched down to the arsenal as prisoners of war. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- My line was now nearly parallel with the Jackson and Vicksburg railroad and about seven miles south of it. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The Governor and Lieutenant-Governor of Missouri, in 1861, Jackson and Reynolds, were both supporters of the rebellion and took refuge with the enemy. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- It would be much more easy to be born a Jackson, or something of that sort, one would think. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- He obeyed the order, but bade his command adieu when he got them to Jackson, and went to St. Louis and reported himself. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
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