Rupert
['ru:pət]
Definition
(noun.) English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682).
Checked by Klaus--From WordNet
Examples
- Do you mind putting out the flame under the chafingdish, Rupert? D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- It seems to be a bee that buzzes loudly in Rupert's bonnet. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- And Rupert--' she lifted her face to the sky, in a muse--'he CAN only tear things to pieces. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- See that he's looked after, Rupert,' he added in a neutral voice. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Then he put his hand affectionately on Birkin's shoulder, saying: 'Don't you bother about me, Rupert. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Then Gerald's fingers gripped hard and communicative into Birkin's shoulder, as he said: 'No, I'll see this job through, Rupert. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Hermione told me, and Rupert Birkin. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- There's Rupert Birkin. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Rupert had not yet come home. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- You DON'T know anything about Rupert, not really, in spite of the years you have had with him. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Still no developments, Rupert? D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- You mean a lot to me, Rupert, more than you know. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- And then in a tone of whimsical inquisitiveness: 'What fruit, Rupert? D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- No, I think it's rather beautiful, the friendship between Rupert and Gerald. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Rupert is quite right, human beings are boring, painting the universe with their own image. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
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