Noah
['nəuə]
Definition
(noun.) the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis.
Typist: Zamenhof--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A patriarch of Biblical history, in the time of the Deluge.
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Examples
- She calls me Noah, as a sort of fond way of talking,' said Mr. Morris Bolter, late Claypole, turning to Fagin. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- It was the next thing to being acquainted with Noah himself. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Oliver having 'caught it,' in fulfilment of Noah's prediction, followed that young gentleman down the stairs to breakfast. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- There, that'll do: don't yer be too affectionate, in case I'm cross with yer,' said Noah, disengaging himself with great gravity. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Come near the fire, Noah,' said Charlotte. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- In this favourable position of affairs, Noah rose from the ground, and pommelled him behind. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- But, yer see,' observed Noah, 'as she will be able to do a good deal, I should like to take something very light. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- And here, Noah nodded his head expressively; and curled up as much of his small red nose as muscular action could collect together, for the occasion. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- At the Children's Hospital, the gallant steed, the Noah's ark, yellow bird, and the officer in the Guards, were made as welcome as their child-owner. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- By the light of the torches, we saw the black Hulk lying out a little way from the mud of the shore, like a wicked Noah's ark. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- You incite them to outrage for bad purposes of your own; so does the individual called Noah of Tim's. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Here's a delicious fat one, Noah, dear! Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- This is what Noah says when he wakes out of drunkenness and realizes that his youngest son, Ham, father of Canaan, has seen him naked. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Noah exchanged a look with Fagin, and darted out. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Yes, sir,' replied Noah. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
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