Simon
[saɪmən]
Definition
(noun.) United States economist and psychologist who pioneered in the development of cognitive science (1916-2001).
(noun.) United States playwright noted for light comedies (born in 1927).
(noun.) United States singer and songwriter (born in 1942).
(noun.) one of the twelve Apostles (first century).
Checked by Aubrey--From WordNet
Examples
- But if you have followed recent events so closely you must have read about Lord St. Simon and his wedding? Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- All the pilgrims visit Simon the Tanner's house. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- It was a slight, sir, a public slight, said Lord St. Simon, tapping his fingers upon the table. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Lady St. Simon, then, returned from the wedding in a less cheerful frame of mind than she had gone to it. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- It is this infernal St. Simon marriage case. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Lord St. Simon shook his head. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- As by a fascination, every eye was now directed to the glaring greenish-gray eye of Simon. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- If I cannot persuade you to take a lenient view of the matter, Lord St. Simon, I have brought an advocate here who may be more successful. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- This is your work, Simon. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Lord St. Simon sank into a chair and passed his hand over his forehead. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Simon the Tanner formerly lived here. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- So far I had got before I ever heard Lord St. Simon's narrative. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- I'd like to see Simon Legree doing that, said Cassy. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I think that we may judge Lord St. Simon very mercifully and thank our stars that we are never likely to find ourselves in the same position. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Simon has to give up, for this night. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Simons' brilliant book on Social Forces in American History much help can be found. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
Edited by Aaron