Moore
[mɔ:]
Definition
(noun.) British sculptor whose works are monumental organic forms (1898-1986).
(noun.) United States poet noted for irony and wit (1887-1872).
(noun.) Irish poet who wrote nostalgic and patriotic verse (1779-1852).
(noun.) English philosopher (1873-1958).
(noun.) English actor and comedian who appeared on television and in films (born in 1935).
(noun.) United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969).
Checked by Francis--From WordNet
Examples
- There was a cry and a rush to rescue, but the right hand which all this while had lain hidden in Moore's breast, reappearing, held out a pistol. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Moore rose and opened a cupboard. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Will wind, water, fire, lend me a path to Moore? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Mr. Moore is _our_ friend, and we'll keep him. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- And there is no doubt the liking is mutual, said Moore. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- We are going for Moore's sake--to see if we can be of use to him, to make an effort to warn him of what is coming. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Moore turned sharply to Barraclough. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Mr. Moore began to tell us about the Continent, the war, and Bonaparte--subjects we were both fond of listening to. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- But you were speaking of Moore? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- As to Louis Moore himself, he had the air of a man used to this life, and who had made up his mind to bear it for a time. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Go to Mr. Moore, ask Mr. Moore, was her answer when applied to for orders. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Moore smiled. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Moore, chary of words, replied by a negative movement and murmur. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- You left him a sup o' wine, I hope, Bob (turning to Mr. Moore), to keep his courage up? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Mr. Moore, a lady called to inquire after you. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The Moores know only honour and courage. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Of what an excellent family are the Gérards, as we know, and the Moores also! Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The whole family of the Moores really seemed to suit Mrs. Yorke so as no other family had ever suited her. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The two Mr. Moores made a great stir about it. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
Checker: Roland