Mann
[mæn]
Definition
(noun.) German writer concerned about the role of the artist in bourgeois society (1875-1955).
(noun.) United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859).
Typist: Rosa--From WordNet
Examples
- Horace Mann, one of the legal counsel for the defendants in that case. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Mrs. Mann shook her head. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Having had his face put under the pump, and dried upon Mrs. Mann's gown, he was led into the awful presence of Mr. Bumble, the beadle. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- I should think not,' said Mrs. Mann, who had of course laughed very much at Mr. Bumble's humour. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- To avoid excitement was one of Miss Mann's aims in life. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Miss Mann, seeing such a countenance raised to her, was touched in her turn. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Now, be persuaded: go upstairs and dress yourself smart, and go and take tea, in a friendly way, with Miss Mann or Miss Ainley. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I'll bring him to you in one minute, sir,' replied Mrs. Mann. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- That's when they're ill, Mrs. Mann,' said the beadle. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- She paid her visits--first to Miss Mann, for this was the most difficult point. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- So-so, Mrs. Mann,' replied the beadle. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- The general form of the modern harvester has followed along the lines of the Mann machine of 1849. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Miss Mann looked tired of standing; a lady in a yellow bonnet brought her a chair. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Mr. Bumble nodded, blandly, in acknowledgment of Mrs. Mann's curtsey; and inquired how the children were. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Mrs. Yorke and Miss Mann would darkly suggest ditto. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
Typist: Vance