Parker
['pɑ:kə]
Definition
(noun.) United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967).
(noun.) United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955).
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Definition
(n.) The keeper of a park.
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Examples
- He was an officer in the Artillery, and a near relation to Lady Hyde Parker, I believe. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- He got a copy of Parker's School Philosophy, an elementary book on physics, and about every experiment in it he tried. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- As Parker promised to return to Fanny in a week, she grew uneasy when almost a fortnight had elapsed without seeing or even hearing from him. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Warren was to move to Parker's store, and Wilson's cavalry--then at Parker's store--to move on to Craig's meeting-house. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Why should poor Parker marry a woman with a ready-made family? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- You're alone--at the Parker House? Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Harriette, remember, for my sake, not to be very angry with poor Parker. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- There was, further, Miss Elizabeth, Master George, Aunt Jane, and Uncle Parker. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The original was then transcribed by General Parker upon official headed paper and a copy furnished General Lee. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Once, and once only, she spoke of Colonel Parker; for it was the study of every moment of her life to avoid giving us pain. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- There he wrote a few lines, and ordered a messenger to take a cab to the Parker House and wait for the answer. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Archer, looking at his watch, saw that there was time to drive to the Parker House before going to the steamboat landing. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Parker spoke of you, and that brought me here to-night. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- A monster, in the shape of a nurse to Colonel Parker's child, Louisa, took this opportunity to remain out with the infant the whole of the night! Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- I begged her to come to me as soon as Parker had left her, and promised to do everything in my power to enliven her. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
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