Deighton

/ ˈdeɪtən /

noun

1. DeightonLen1929MBritishWRITING: thriller writer Len. born 1929, British thriller writer. His books include The Ipcress File (1962), Bomber (1970), and the trilogy Berlin Game , Mexico Set , and London Match (1983–85)

Example Sentences

Before he was half-way from Burrowes' house to the mission station, he was overtaken by the Rev. Mr. Deighton.

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Pushing past the missionary, he seized Mrs. Deighton by the hand and descended the steps.

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For Mr. Deighton he had conceived a personal liking, mingled with a wondering and contemptuous pity.

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They had scarcely gone two hundred yards when they heard a strange, awful cry peal through the woods; and Mr. Deighton shuddered.

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Suddenly little Mrs. Deighton gasped and tottered as they hurried her along; she was already exhausted.

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