Russell
['rʌsəl]
Definition
(noun.) English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Whitehead (1872-1970).
(noun.) Irish writer whose pen name was A.E. (1867-1935).
(noun.) United States astronomer who developed a theory of stellar evolution (1877-1957).
(noun.) United States entertainer remembered for her roles in comic operas (1861-1922).
(noun.) United States basketball center (born in 1934).
(noun.) English film director (born in 1927).
(noun.) United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916).
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Examples
- He might have seen his old acquaintance Amelia on her way from Brompton to Russell Square, had he been looking out. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Russell, in 1862; Sayce, in 1864; Captain Abney, for photographing the transit of Venus in 1874; Rev. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- It is particularly requested that Miss Sharp's stay in Russell Square may not exceed ten days. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Drive on quick, James: I want to get back to Russell Square--ha, ha! William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- These people and their like gave the pompous Russell Square merchant pompous dinners back again. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- This young Todd, of Coram Street, Russell Square, was Master George's great friend and admirer. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Summoning the cab of most promising appearance, he directed the driver to repair to Montague Place, Russell Square. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- And they won't come to Russell Square, won't they? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Scott Russell, from the plans of Mr. Brunel, which is 675 feet long, 83 feet broad, and 60 feet deep. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- But from my former knowledge of my present captain, I confess I look forward with apprehension to a long course of tyranny on board the Russell. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- You might lodge all the people in Russell Square in the house, I think, and have space to spare. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- The sale was at the old house in Russell Square, where we passed some evenings together at the beginning of this story. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Mr. Smee has forgotten where Russell Square is now, but he was glad enough to visit it in the year 1818, when Miss Osborne had instruction from him. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Next followed Luttrell, Nugent, Lord William Russell, Clanronald, Macdonald, Lord of the Isles, &c. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Fred dined every day in Russell Square now. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
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