Addison
[ad-uh-suh n]
- Joseph,1672–1719, English essayist and poet.
- Thomas,1793–1860, English physician.
- a town in NE Illinois.
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Contemporary Examples
Addison was allowed out of jail, finally, but her passport was held pending an investigation—even though nobody questioned her.
Let’s Free Stacey Addison, The Oregon Woman Jailed at the Ends of the EarthChristopher Dickey
October 30, 2014
This will give you a taste of the frustrations Addison is facing.
Let’s Free Stacey Addison, The Oregon Woman Jailed at the Ends of the EarthChristopher Dickey
October 30, 2014
“Dr. Addison has shown strength and resiliency during an extremely difficult time,” an embassy spokesperson tells me.
Let’s Free Stacey Addison, The Oregon Woman Jailed at the Ends of the EarthChristopher Dickey
October 30, 2014
Addison spent four nights in jail, she told me on FaceTime during a period when she was out on her own recognizance.
Let’s Free Stacey Addison, The Oregon Woman Jailed at the Ends of the EarthChristopher Dickey
October 30, 2014
But, still, week after week, Addison lived in a Dili hostel waiting for the rusty wheels of Timorese justice to set her free.
Let’s Free Stacey Addison, The Oregon Woman Jailed at the Ends of the EarthChristopher Dickey
October 30, 2014
Historical Examples
How different was the sight from what she saw when she looked out in Addison square!
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
Addison has been less studied; and his likeness has consequently been less questioned.
De Libris: Prose and VerseAustin Dobson
Miss Woodville sat beside the bed, reading aloud from Addison.
The Rock of ChickamaugaJoseph A. Altsheler
He was neither of those about Addison, nor of those about Johnson.
Joseph Andrews Vol. 1Henry Fielding
"Addison Berg," murmured Tom, as he looked at the watch charm.
Tom Swift and his Electric RunaboutVictor Appleton
Addison
- Joseph. 1672–1719, English essayist and poet who, with Richard Steele, founded The Spectator (1711–14) and contributed most of its essays, including the de Coverley Papers
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Addison
(ăd′ĭ-sən)Thomas 1793-1860- English physician who first described (1849) Addison's disease and Addison's anemia.
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