Stanley
['stænli]
Definition
(noun.) Welsh journalist and explorer who led an expedition to Africa in search of David Livingstone and found him in Tanzania in 1871; he and Livingstone together tried to find the source of the Nile River (1841-1904).
(noun.) United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918).
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Examples
- It was young Stanley Hopkins, a promising detective, in whose career Holmes had several times shown a very practical interest. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Stanley Hopkins swore between his teeth, and struck his thigh with his clenched hand. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Stanley Hopkins drew from his pocket a drab-covered notebook. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- At the same time, Stanley Hopkins's methods do not commend themselves to me. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Stanley Hopkins gave a cry of joy. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Stanley Hopkins was speechless with amazement. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Stanley Hopkins drew the key from his pocket and had stooped to the lock, when he paused with a look of attention and surprise upon his face. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- I am disappointed in Stanley Hopkins. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Now, my fine fellow, said Stanley Hopkins, who are you, and what do you want here? Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- I've got my facts pretty clear, said Stanley Hopkins. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Sharp at the hour named Inspector Stanley Hopkins appeared, and we sat down together to the excellent breakfast which Mrs. Hudson had prepared. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- I saw Inspector Stanley Hopkins. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Stanley Hopkins and I stared in amazement. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- From his pocket Stanley Hopkins drew a small paper packet. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Before evening, we had a visit from Inspector Stanley Hopkins. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
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