COLLINS, WILKIE

Meaning of COLLINS, WILKIE in English

Collins, Wil ‧ kie /ˈwɪlki/ BrE AmE

(1824–89) a British writer, known especially for his books The Moonstone , regarded as the first DETECTIVE NOVEL in English, and The Woman in White

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COLLINS, WILKIE — born Jan. 8, 1824, London, Eng. died Sept. 23, 1889, London English novelist. After working briefly in commerce and law, …
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COLLINS — I. biographical name Francis Sellers 1950- American geneticist, II. biographical name Michael 1890-1922 Irish revolutionary, III. biographical name Michael 1930- …
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
COLLINS — [c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions) Collins Michael Collins William Wilkie Foster Stephen Collins Whitney William Collins
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COLLINS — /kol"inz/ , n. 1. Edward Trowbridge ( Eddie ), 1887-1951, U.S. baseball player. 2. Michael , 1890-1922, Irish revolutionist and …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
COLLINS — I. ˈkä-lənz biographical name Francis Sellers 1950- American geneticist II. biographical name Michael 1890-1922 Irish revolutionary III. biographical name Michael …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
COLLINS — I. ˈkälə̇nz noun ( -es ) Usage: sometimes capitalized Etymology: probably from the name Collins : a tall drink that …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
COLLINS — /kol"inz/ , n. ( often cap. ) a tall drink made with gin, whiskey, rum, or vodka, and lemon or …
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COLLINS — n. family name
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COLLINS — noun Etymology: probably from the name Collins Date: circa 1887 : a tall iced drink of soda water, sugar, lemon …
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COLLINS — [col.lins] n [prob. fr. the name Collins] (ca. 1887): a tall iced drink of soda water, sugar, lemon or lime …
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WILKIE — Wilkie BrE AmE ˈwɪlk i
Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary
COLLINS — Collins, c~ BrE AmE ˈkɒl ɪnz -ənz AmE ˈkɑːl-
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COLLINS
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
COLLINS — n. an iced drink made of gin or whisky etc. with soda, lemon or lime juice, and sugar. [20th c.: …
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COLLINS — n. an iced drink made of gin or whisky etc. with soda, lemon or lime juice, and sugar. [ 20th …
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
COLLINS — n. an iced drink made of gin or whisky etc. with soda, lemon or lime juice, and sugar. Etymology: 20th …
Oxford English vocab
COLLINS — n. Collins Michael Collins William Wilkie Foster Stephen Collins Whitney William Collins
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COLLINS — Classification: Village Located in: Missouri (MO) Total Population (2000): 176 Total Housing Units (2000): 86 Land Area (square meters): 395001 …
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COLLINS — Classification: City Located in: Mississippi (MS) Total Population (2000): 2683 Total Housing Units (2000): 1012 Land Area (square meters): 19664463 …
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COLLINS — Classification: City Located in: Iowa (IA) Total Population (2000): 499 Total Housing Units (2000): 222 Land Area (square meters): 1274643 …
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COLLINS — Classification: City Located in: Georgia (GA) Total Population (2000): 528 Total Housing Units (2000): 304 Land Area (square meters): 2662867 …
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COLLINS — I . Jackie Collins (1941– ) an English writer of popular novels, often about rich people. She lives in Hollywood …
Oxford Guide to British and American Culture English vocabulary
COLLINS — (John Collins)
Англо-Русский словарь Britain
WILKIE — Wilkie
Большой Англо-Русский словарь
WILKIE — Wilkie
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COLLINS — спиртной напиток с сахаром, лимонным соком и льдом
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COLLINS — спиртной напиток с сахаром, лимонным соком и льдом
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COLLINS — Коллинз
Американский Англо-Русский словарь
COLLINS — n спиртной напиток с сахаром, лимонным соком и льдом
Англо-Русско-Английский словарь общей лексики - Сборник из лучших словарей
COLLINS — коллинз
Англо-Русский словарь Tiger
COLLINS — (n) спиртной напиток с сахаром и лимонным соком
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COLLINS — n спиртной напиток с сахаром, лимонным соком и льдом
Новый большой Англо-Русский словарь - Апресян, Медникова
COLLINS — n спиртной напиток с сахаром, лимонным соком и льдом
Большой новый Англо-Русский словарь
COLLINS — - John Collins
Великобритания - Лингвострановедческий словарь
WILKIE — Wilkie
Новый большой Англо-Русский словарь
COLLINS — спиртной напиток с сахаром, лимонным соком и льдом
Новый большой Англо-Русский словарь
WILKIE — Wilkie
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COLLINS, (WILLIAM) WILKIE — born Jan. 8, 1824, London, Eng. died Sept. 23, 1889, London English novelist. After working briefly in commerce and law, …
Английский словарь Британика
WILKIE, SIR DAVID — born November 18, 1785, Cults, Fife, Scotland died June 1, 1841, at sea near Gibraltar British genre and portrait painter …
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WILLIAM — [c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions) Aberhart William George William Russell Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen Amis Sir Kingsley William …
Английский словарь Британика
SMITH, GEORGE — born March 19, 1824, London, Eng. died April 6, 1901, Byfleet, near Weybridge, Surrey British publisher. He took over his …
Английский словарь Британика
HORROR STORY — Story intended to elicit a strong feeling of fear. Such tales are of ancient origin and form a substantial part …
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CLEAR — I. ˈkli(ə)r, -iə adjective ( -er/-est ) Etymology: Middle English clere, from Old French cler, from Latin clarus clear, bright, …
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TOTTERING — adjective Etymology: from present participle of totter (I) 1. a. : being in an unstable condition : oscillating or threatening …
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ELASTIC — I. i-ˈlas-tik adjective Etymology: New Latin elasticus, from Late Greek elastos ductile, beaten, from Greek elaunein to drive, beat out; …
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HOLUS-BOLUS — adverb Etymology: probably reduplication of bolus Date: 1857 : all at once she…put it back, holus-bolus , in her pocket …
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DEATH — noun Etymology: Middle English deeth, from Old English dēath; akin to Old Norse dauthi death, deyja to die — more …
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WELL-MADE PLAY — French Pice Bien Faite, a type of play, constructed according to certain strict technical principles, that dominated the stages of …
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PUTATIVE AUTHOR — the author of a work as defined in the work rather than the actual author, or the person or character …
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MYSTERY STORY — ages-old popular genre of tales dealing with the unknown; it may be a narrative of horror and terror, a pseudoscientific …
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HORROR STORY — a story in which the focus is on creating a feeling of fear. Such tales are of ancient origin and …
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GENRE PAINTING — painting of scenes from everyday life, of ordinary people in work or recreation, depicted in a generally realistic manner. Genre …
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DETECTIVE STORY
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CIRCULATION — the process by which nutrients, respiratory gases, and metabolic products are transported throughout a living organism, permitting integration among the …
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CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM — in humans, organ system that conveys blood through vessels to and from all parts of the body, carrying nutrients and …
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WINONA — city, seat of Winona county, southeastern Minnesota, U.S. It lies on high bluffs above the Mississippi River, in a mixed-farming …
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SOUTH AMERICA — fourth largest of the world's continents. It is the southern portion of the landmass generally referred to as the New …
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