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CAMPBELL
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
Synonyms:
Campbell; Joseph Campbell
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
mythologist (an expert on mythology)
Context examples:
The next bustle brought in Mr. Campbell, the surgeon of the Thrush, a very well-behaved young man, who came to call for his friend, and for whom there was with some contrivance found a chair, and with some hasty washing of the young tea-maker's, a cup and saucer; and after another quarter of an hour of earnest talk between the gentlemen, noise rising upon noise, and bustle upon bustle, men and boys at last all in motion together, the moment came for setting off; everything was ready, William took leave, and all of them were gone; for the three boys, in spite of their mother's entreaty, determined to see their brother and Mr. Campbell to the sally-port; and Mr. Price walked off at the same time to carry back his neighbour's newspaper.
(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)
Jane says that Colonel Campbell is a little deaf.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
Colonel Campbell, you know, is quite our angel.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
Colonel Campbell is a very agreeable man, and Mrs. Campbell a friendly, warm-hearted woman.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
Yes, Mr. Dixon and Miss Campbell were the persons; and I thought it a very strong proof.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
She had fallen into good hands, known nothing but kindness from the Campbells, and been given an excellent education.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
The good sense of Colonel and Mrs. Campbell could not oppose such a resolution, though their feelings did.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
Considering the very particular friendship between her and Mrs. Dixon, you could hardly have expected her to be excused from accompanying Colonel and Mrs. Campbell.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
It was accepted; and from that period Jane had belonged to Colonel Campbell's family, and had lived with them entirely, only visiting her grandmother from time to time.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
The case is, you see, that the Campbells are going to Ireland.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
