Worcester
['wustə]
Definition
(noun.) a cathedral city in west central England on the River Severn.
(noun.) an industrial and university city in central Massachusetts to the west of Boston.
(noun.) United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865).
Checked by Hillel--From WordNet
Examples
- From the window of Worcester's barrack-room I used to amuse myself reviewing our troops, but not after the fashion of Catharine of Russia. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Worcester declared that he looked forward to no hope nor rest until we should be really married. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- However, I determined to cut all public amusements as soon as I knew Worcester to be in contact with the enemies of old England. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Worcester bowed low and hastened out of sight. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- This Mr. Will was commander-in-chief of Worcester's servants. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- It is impossible to do justice to all the delicate attentions I received from Lord Worcester during nearly three years. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Everything was arranged in a week for my accompanying Worcester to Spain. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Lord Worcester came to me before I had finished my dinner. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- To Leinster's joy and our astonishment, Lord Worcester said he must really decline my very polite offer, grateful as he felt for it. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Do you know that Lord Worcester is expected to bring home the next despatches? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Of course, Worcester, I may trust to this assurance made in your presence? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- To you, perhaps, observed Worcester, trying to laugh, from a fear of seeming ridiculous. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Not to day, said I; certainly next week, with Worcester's permission. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Worcester asked what sort of a man Tierney was, and if at all like a gentleman. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Lord Worcester took the opportunity to give Sophia a few instructions about holding her whip and bridle. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
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