Oliver
['ɒlɪvə] or ['ɑləvɚ]
Definition
(noun.) United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938).
Checked by Ida--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) An olive grove.
(n.) An olive tree.
(n.) A small tilt hammer, worked by the foot.
Checker: Terrance
Definition
n. a forge-hammer worked by foot.
Editor: Susanna
Examples
- She didn't' said Oliver. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Poor Oliver tried to keep up with the coach a little way, but was unable to do it, by reason of his fatigue and sore feet. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Hunger and recent ill-usage are great assistants if you want to cry; and Oliver cried very naturally indeed. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- I would suggest that in the meantime, we remain perfectly quiet, and keep these matters secret even from Oliver himself. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Do you know this here voice, Oliver? Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Very much, indeed, if you'll teach me, sir,' replied Oliver. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- As they passed the different mile-stones, Oliver wondered, more and more, where his companion meant to take him. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- The judges chosen were Mr. Oliver and an able lawyer: both coincided in my opinion: I carried my point. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Where he can, your worship,' replied the officer; again pretending to receive Oliver's answer. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- And which is Oliver? Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- It would have been very like a Christian, and a marvellously good Christian too, if Oliver had prayed for the people who fed and took care of _him_. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- A council was held; lots were cast who should walk up to the master after supper that evening, and ask for more; and it fell to Oliver Twist. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Oliver was just considering whether he hadn't better run away, when they reached the bottom of the hill. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Oliver made a bow. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- It was the critical moment of Oliver's fate. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
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