Wilkins
['wilkinz]
Definition
(noun.) English biochemist who helped discover the structure of DNA (1916-2004).
(noun.) Australian who was the first to explore the Arctic by airplane (1888-1958).
(noun.) United States civil rights leader (1901-1981).
Typed by Denis--From WordNet
Examples
- Oldenburg from Bremen acted as secretary (along with Wilkins) and carried on an extensive foreign correspondence. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Split the difference,' said Wilkins Flasher, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Of course,' replied Wilkins Flasher, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Wilkins stopped accordingly. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Kills himself, in fact,' said Wilkins Flasher, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Very well, sir,' said Wilkins. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- At length all was hushed, and WILKINS MICAWBER, ESQUIRE, presented himself to return thanks. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Beg your pardon, sir,' said Wilkins, 'but--' 'But what? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I bar,' said Wilkins Flasher, Esquire, thoughtfully. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I'll bet you ten guineas to five, he cuts his throat,' said Wilkins Flasher, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- If he says yes, and asks you where the ashes are, refer him to Wilkins Micawber, and he will hear of something not at all to his advantage! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I had bought a spotted wooden horse over-night as a parting gift to little Wilkins Micawber--that was the boy--and a doll for little Emma. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Well, Wilkins, what's the matter with you? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Punch, I think, sir,' replied Wilkins. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I'm very sorry he has failed,' said Wilkins Flasher, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
Typist: Ralph