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URIAH
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(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)
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Uriah" is a kind of...):
soldier (an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army)
Domain category:
Old Testament (the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible)
Context examples:
“I hope you have, too, Master Copperfield,” said Uriah.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“With the blessing of Providence, Master Copperfield,” returned Uriah.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“Mr. Wickfield's at home, ma'am,” said Uriah Heep, “if you'll please to walk in there”—pointing with his long hand to the room he meant.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
I am well aware that I am the umblest person going, said Uriah Heep, modestly; let the other be where he may.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“Oh, thank you, Master Copperfield,” said Uriah Heep, “for that remark! It is so true! Umble as I am, I know it is so true! Oh, thank you, Master Copperfield!”
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“He is a partaker of glory at present, Master Copperfield,” said Uriah Heep.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“You are working late tonight, Uriah,” says I.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
As I came back, I saw Uriah Heep shutting up the office; and feeling friendly towards everybody, went in and spoke to him, and at parting, gave him my hand.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“I have been with him, going on four year, Master Copperfield,” said Uriah; shutting up his book, after carefully marking the place where he had left off.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
But, seeing a light in the little round office, and immediately feeling myself attracted towards Uriah Heep, who had a sort of fascination for me, I went in there instead.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
