Solomon
['sɔləmən]
Definition
(noun.) (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC).
Typist: Suzy--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) One of the kings of Israel, noted for his superior wisdom and magnificent reign; hence, a very wise man.
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Definition
n. a person of unusual wisdom from Solomon king of Israel (see 1 Kings iii. 5-15).—adj. Solomon′ic.—n. Sol′omon's-seal any one of several species of perennial herbs of the lily family genus Polygonatum with simple stems bearing small greenish flowers: a symbol formed of two triangles interlaced or superposed forming a six-pointed star.
Typist: Willard
Examples
- I'll crack _my_ whip about their ear'n, afore they bring it to that, though, said Hiram, while Mr. Solomon, shaking his bridle, moved onward. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- This Ph?nician alliance sustained him, and was the essential element in the greatness of his son Solomon. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Solomon then builds a palace for himself, and a temple not nearly as big for Jehovah. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- And me your own sister, and Solomon your own brother! George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Then hold your meddlesome tongue, said Solomon, and come out, if you want to speak to me. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- It was enchanted, then, by a genius that was under the command of King Solomon. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- I cannot be imposed upon any more by that picture of the Queen of Sheba visiting Solomon. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Auctioneers talk wild, said Solomon. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Solomon says there's great talk of his cleverness. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Not a bit, said Mr. Solomon. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- We must hold up our heads and fight low, as my brother Solomon used to say. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- It is thought by those skilled in the art that it was not possible to have constructed the works of metal in Solomon's Temple without a turning lathe. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- Brother Solomon, I shall be going, if you'll drive me. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Solomon's Proverbs, I think, have omitted to say, that as the sore palate findeth grit, so an uneasy consciousness heareth innuendoes. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- She calls you Solomon, and she must know, being your sister. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
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