Ames
a city in central Iowa.
Contemporary Examples
Sara Nelson talks to Zaslow about his new book, The Girls From Ames.
Sully’s New Co-Pilot Sara Nelson June 8, 2009
But Pawlenty then ran out of money after not meeting expectations in the Ames straw poll, so he dropped out of the race.
Mitt Romney’s Minnesota Defeat Humiliates Tim Pawlenty in Home State Ben Jacobs February 7, 2012
When asked about the Ames poll, the women at her table break out in laughter.
Iowa Straw Poll Drawing Yawns Lauren Ashburn August 8, 2011
Perhaps this is why I adore the Ames Hotel, which is part of Morgans.
Gal With a Suitcase Jolie Hunt March 19, 2010
The former girlfriend of Ajar, Ames was also friends with Roy Lopez, the other alleged “fence,” and buddies with Lee.
The Real Bling Ring: Where Are They Now? Tricia Romano May 20, 2013
Historical Examples
Captain Ames must have observed his action, and showed his silent approval by requesting water for himself.
The Cruise of the Dry Dock T. S. Stribling
No matter how poor a patient was, Dr. Ames always did his best.
Old Rail Fence Corners Various
The secretary said Mr. Ames had asked to see him when he came in.
Bambi Marjorie Benton Cooke
In fact, he ran as an Independent for governor against Ames in 1873.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 Various
“Ma’am, here is Mrs. Ames’s girl come with some sewing,” said the servant.
The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings Harriet Beecher Stowe
Ames (āmz), Bruce Nathan. Born 1928.
American biochemist noted for his studies of environmental mutagens and carcinogens. He developed the Ames test.
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- Amesace
. the lowest throw at dice, the double ace. bad luck; misfortune. the smallest amount or distance. noun a variant spelling of ambsace noun double ace, the lowest throw at dice bad luck
- Amesbury
a town in NE Massachusetts. Historical Examples But there are handsome houses in Amesbury, and these are growing more numerous every year. The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 6 Various The new desk was the one on which “Snow-Bound” was written, and this may now be seen at Amesbury. Whittier-land Samuel T. Pickard He […]
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any of the personified attributes of Ahura Mazda.
- Ameslan
. noun American sign language: a language in which meaning is conveyed by hand gestures and their position in relation to the upper part of the body ASL n. 1972, acronym of Ame(rican) S(ign) Lan(guage), known by that name since 1960, but its history goes back to 1817, evolving from French Sign Language (introduced at […]