Sewell
Anna, 1820–78, English author.
Historical Examples
We know not where we will find purer morals, or more valuable “life-philosophy,” than in the pages of Miss Sewell.
Captain Canot Brantz Mayer
There came a knock at the door, and presently Sewell entered.
Northern Lights Gilbert Parker
Both Leger and Sewell went, and Tomlinson came back with them.
Delilah of the Snows Harold Bindloss
Sewell weakened; the tears fell down his rough, hard cheeks.
Northern Lights Gilbert Parker
Swain and Sewell, for using cocculus india, Guinea-opium, &c. 200l.
A Treatise on Adulterations of Food, and Culinary Poisons Fredrick Accum
They heard some sound preaching there, and Dr. Sewell lived as he preached.
True to His Home Hezekiah Butterworth
It was evident that Sewell’s appearance caused some surprise.
Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. Charles James Lever
You may go to Mr Sewell, the clergyman, he often calls to see me, and I can speak to him.
Valerie Frederick Marryat
Sewell taught him to detect a covert impertinence and a sneer where none was intended.
Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. Charles James Lever
“I’d not even go that far,” said Mrs. Sewell, in the same quiet tone.
Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. Charles James Lever
noun
Henry. 1807–79, New Zealand statesman, born in England: first prime minister of New Zealand (1856)
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