Laurence
['lɔrəns]
Examples
- John went with me at Mr. Laurence's request, and was so devoted to poor Father that we couldn't help getting fond of him. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- And Mr. Laurence offered her his arm with old-fashioned courtesy. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Nicely, thank you, Mr. Laurence. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Neither of them had forgotten Camp Laurence, or the fun we had there. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Tell us all about it, cried Mr. Laurence, who had been longing to lend the lovers a hand, but knew that they would refuse his help. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- My Dear Mentor, Please make my adieux to your aunt, and exult within yourself, for 'Lazy Laurence' has gone to his grandpa, like the best of boys. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Laurie told me how fond Mr. Laurence used to be of the child who died, and how he kept all her little things carefully. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mr. March strolled placidly about, quoting Tusser, Cowley, and Columella to Mr. Laurence, while enjoying. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Amy, who was handed about like refreshments, returned to the parlor on Father Laurence's arm. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Children, I leave you to Hannah's care and Mr. Laurence's protection. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Amy Curtis March Witnesses: Estelle Valnor, Theodore Laurence. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- You are not listening to my moral remarks, Mrs. Laurence, and Laurie paused, for Amy's eyes had an absent look, though fixed upon his face. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Later in the evening, when his mind had been set at rest about the bootjack, Laurie said suddenly to his wife, Mrs. Laurence. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mr. March proudly escorted Mrs. Laurence. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mr. Laurence's ruddy face changed suddenly, and he sat down, with a troubled glance at the picture of a handsome man, which hung over his table. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Saint Laurence on a gridiron, added Laurie, blandly finishing the sentence. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Not more than six or eight will probably come, so I shall hire a beach wagon and borrow Mr. Laurence's cherry-bounce. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Daisy, dear, I've sent an invitation to your friend, Mr. Laurence, for Thursday. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- James Laurence is a crotchety old fellow and not to be depended on. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Her respect and regard for the 'Laurence' boy increased very much, for he played remarkably well and didn't put on any airs. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mother, why didn't Mr. Laurence like to have Laurie play? Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Thank you, ma'am, said a gruff voice behind her, and there, to her great dismay, stood old Mr. Laurence. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mr. Laurence watches over us like a motherly old hen, as Jo says, and Laurie is very kind and neighborly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Oh, she did look so funny, hugging the big, slippery fish, and hoping Mr. Laurence's bed in heaven would be 'aisy'. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- He's to be named John Laurence, and the girl Margaret, after mother and grandmother. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I want to say one thing, and then there shall be an end of it, returned Mr. Laurence with unusual mildness. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Now I must go and prepare Mr. Laurence to be very kind to my poor boy. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Before Mrs. March could reply, Mr. Laurence went on with an odd little nod and smile. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Is Mr. Laurence in? Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- The Laurence boy's grandfather! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Typist: Nelly