Bernard

[ ber-nar bur-nerd, bur-nahrd ]

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Bernard

/ ˈbɜːnəd /

bɛrnar BernardClaude18131878MFrenchSCIENCE: physiologist Claude (klod). 1813–78, French physiologist, noted for his research on the action of secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver
ˈbɜːnəd Bernard, Saint9231008MFrenchRELIGION: monkRELIGION: saint Saint , known as Bernard of Menthon and the Apostle of the Alps . 923–1008, French monk who founded hospices in the Alpine passes. Feast day: Aug 20

Bernard

/ bĕr-när′ /

French physiologist noted for his study of the chemical reactions involved in the digestive system and of the connection between the liver and the nervous system. His work laid the foundation for experimental medicine.

Arthur Acton decided to go into business with a neighbor in Florence, Bernard Berenson.

Commonwealth Court Judge Bernard McGinley ruled that the law “unreasonably burdens” the right to vote.

The pioneering geographer Bernard Nietschmann once contended “more indigenous territory has been claimed by maps than by guns.”

Bernard: Theaters like Regal and other chains all have specialized marketing departments for foreign films.

Bernard: Bennett [Miller] is old school; he took a while to finish it.

Bernard stood there face to face with Mrs. Vivian, whose eyes seemed to plead with him more than ever.

Bernard was uncomfortable enough not to care to be mocked; but he felt even more sorry that Gordon should be.

Bernard, professing great alacrity, looked about him; but he still lingered near his companions.

Bernard sat thinking for a long time; at first with a good deal of mortification—at last with a good deal of bitterness.

"I congratulate you on your engagement," he said at last, looking up with a face that seemed to Bernard hard and unnatural.

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