Jordan
['dʒɔrdn]
Definition
(noun.) an Arab kingdom in southwestern Asia on the Red Sea.
(noun.) a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan.
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Definition
(n.) Alt. of Jorden
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Definition
n. (Shak.) a chamber-pot.
Editor: Ned
Examples
- Listen to me, Agustín said, and coming close he put his hand on Robert Jordan's shoulder. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Robert Jordan heard the stream, far down in the rocks, and he saw a faint, thin smoke that rose from the sentry box. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- The Hell with you, Robert Jordan thought. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- To the eastward lies the Valley of the Jordan and beyond it the mountains of Gilead. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- I wonder what the bastard is planning now, Robert Jordan said. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Robert Jordan hoped he had gone for food. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Wipe the table clean, Maria, Pablo said and grinned at Robert Jordan. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Robert Jordan did not answer. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Sure, said Robert Jordan. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- If they have surrounded the hollow it is that, Robert Jordan said. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- That decides that, Robert Jordan thought to himself. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- The gypsy aimed carefully and fired and as he jerked the bolt back and ejected the shell Robert Jordan said, Over. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Robert Jordan sunk his elbows into the ground and looked along the barrel at the four riders stopped there in the snow. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Very good, Robert Jordan said. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- I am with thee, Robert Jordan shouted. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
Edited by Bridget