Danby

/ ˈdænbɪ /

noun

1. Also1st Duke of Leeds Danby, 1st Earl of16311712MEnglishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: statesman 1st Earl of , title of Thomas Osborne . 1631–1712, English politician; Lord Treasurer (1673–78): regarded as the founder of the Tory party
2. DanbyFrancis17931861MIrishARTS AND CRAFTS: painterARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Francis . 1793–1861, Irish painter of romantic landscapes and historical subjects

Example Sentences

Having come upon them while in the act, Danby Force had added a few luxuries to the stock.

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In her eagerness to catch every word, Jeanne moved close up beside Danby Force.

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After casting the gleam of a flashlight upon the bunk Danby Force had indicated, she seized the blankets and threw them back.

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During the time Danby Force was having his fortune told she was thinking at intervals of him.

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Then, as if all the gnarled trees had been shaking fists at her, she sprang back to her place close to Danby Force.

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