Newman
['nju:mən]
Definition
(noun.) English prelate and theologian who (with John Keble and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford movement; Newman later turned to Roman Catholicism and became a cardinal (1801-1890).
(noun.) United States film actor (born in 1925).
Typist: Vance--From WordNet
Examples
- Formerly Caroline Jellyby, spinster, then of Thavies Inn, within the city of London, but extra-parochial; now of Newman Street, Oxford Street. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Caddy keeps her own little carriage now instead of hiring one, and lives full two miles further westward than Newman Street. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- At last we came to Soho Square, where Caddy Jellyby had appointed to wait for me, as a quiet place in the neighbourhood of Newman Street. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Leaving home very early in the morning, I got to London by stage-coach in such good time that I got to Newman Street with the day before me. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Editor: Percival