Portsmouth
['pɔ:tsməθ]
Definition
(noun.) a port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base.
(noun.) a port town in southeastern New Hampshire on the Atlantic Ocean.
(noun.) a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards.
Inputed by Cathleen--From WordNet
Examples
- You are happy at Portsmouth, I hope, but this must not be a yearly visit. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Portsmouth was Portsmouth; Mansfield was home. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- But at three o'clock he shook out the reins over the trotters and turned into the by-roads leading to Portsmouth. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- I'm taking the afternoon train back to Portsmouth. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- I asked her, and, when she had answered all my questions, I sat down to scribble the following letter to my sister Fanny at Portsmouth. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- A letter, under date Portsmouth, from a colonist of the name of Provis, asking for the particulars of your address, on behalf of Magwitch. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- A heavy rain made this mode of travelling now incommodious; so we embarked in a steam-packet, and after a short passage landed at Portsmouth. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- The Portsmouth girls turn up their noses at anybody who has not a commission. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Edmund's plans were affected by this Portsmouth journey, this absence of Fanny's. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- After our sumptuous dinner, Lord Arthur proposed our driving over to Portsmouth to see the play. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- This scheme was that she should accompany her brother back to Portsmouth, and spend a little time with her own family. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- A telegraphic despatch, received at the Admiralty from Portsmouth, announced--Lord Wellington defeated;--and then the communication was interrupted by a fog. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- They may easily get her from Portsmouth to town by the coach, under the care of any creditable person that may chance to be going. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- But you do not wish yourself at Portsmouth, William? Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- My dear little creature, do not stay at Portsmouth to lose your pretty looks. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
Edited by Flo