Mortimer
['mɔ:timə]
Definition
(noun.) English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330).
Typist: Moira--From WordNet
Examples
- Mortimer again turned to the informer, to whom he said: 'You have been troubled in your mind a long time, man? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I am far from being clear as to the last particular,' returned Mortimer, with great composure, 'that I have much advantage over you. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Perhaps we do,' said Mortimer, laughing also. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mortimer, the gardener, who wheels the Bath chair, is an army pensioner--an old Crimean man of excellent character. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Eugene vouchsafed no answer; but made the proposal to Mortimer, 'I'll go with you, if you like? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Yes it did, Mortimer. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- How long is this to last, Mortimer? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Will you, Mortimer--' 'Will I--? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- My dear Mortimer--Mr Dolls. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The reference,' proceeds Mortimer, 'which I suppose to be made by my honourable and fair enslaver opposite, is to the following circumstance. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Now,' said Mortimer, 'what is it? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But I shall not come through it, Mortimer. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I must see this out, Mortimer,' whispered Eugene, rising. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- This is becoming grim, Mortimer,' said Eugene, in a low voice. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mortimer inquired, as he sought for his hat. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I have been living in a furnished apartment since then, and the Mortimers have been very private indeed. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
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