Thornton
['θɔ:ntən]
Examples
- Mr. Thornton would not ask again. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Set a bulldog on hind legs, and dress him up in coat and breeches, and yo'n just getten John Thornton. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Mr. Bell has recommended me to a Mr. Thornton, a tenant of his, and a very intelligent man, as far as I can judge from his letters. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- She might then possibly hear whether Nicholas had been able to make his application to Mr. Thornton. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Mr. Thornton did not appear to hear what Margaret evidently did not wish him to know. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Mr. Thornton made a hasty step or two forwards; recovered himself, and went with quiet firmness to the door (which she had left open), and shut it. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Mrs. Thornton has one, I know. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Mr. Thornton's face assumed a likeness to his mother's worst expression, which immediately repelled the watching Margaret. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- But if you went, I should persuade Mr. Thornton to let me give him double lessons. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- His blood was a little roused by Mr. Thornton's manner, more than by his words. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- That the man had spoken saucily to him when he had the opportunity, was nothing to Mr. Thornton. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- He had a quick eye at discerning character, and was struck by a remark which Mr. Thornton made at dinner-time. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- She was displeased at the personal character Mr. Thornton affixed to what she had said. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Then he'd to go into hiding, where he'd a been yet, if Thornton had followed him out as I'd hoped he would ha' done. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Why don't you ask after Mr. Thornton, Margaret? Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
Edited by Estelle