Uriah
[,juə'raiə]
Definition
(noun.) (Old Testament) the husband of Bathsheba and a soldier who was sent to die in battle so that king David could marry his wife (circa 10th century BC).
Typed by Arlene--From WordNet
Examples
- I am sure Uriah held his. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I have committed follies, gentlemen,' said Uriah, looking round with a meek smile, 'and I ought to bear the consequences without repining. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Uriah, Traddles, and I, as the junior part of the company, went down last, how we could. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I stopped, and Uriah Heep came up. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Uriah,' said I, bolting it out with some difficulty. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- A hasty suspicion seemed to strike Uriah; and, with a glance at Mr. Micawber, he went to it, and threw the doors clanking open. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Uriah stopped short, put his hands between his great knobs of knees, and doubled himself up with laughter. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- It's like the blowing of old breezes or the ringing of old bellses to hear YOU say Uriah. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Apart from that, what Uriah says I quite concur in! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- But first I went downstairs to see Mr. Wickfield and Uriah Heep. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Without interchanging a word they went slowly out of the room together, Uriah looking after them. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I hastily advanced a step under that impression, when I met Uriah's eye, and saw what was the matter. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- This was done; and whom should Traddles and I then behold, to our amazement, in this converted Number Twenty Seven, but Uriah Heep! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- We both recommended a small sum in money, and the payment, without stipulation to Mr. Micawber, of the Uriah claims as they came in. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Her papa was with her--and Uriah Heep. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
Edited by Donnie