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Adler

[ ad-ler; ahd-ler ]

noun

  1. Alfred, 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist and psychologist.
  2. Cyrus, 1863–1940, U.S. religious leader and Jewish scholar.
  3. Felix, 1851–1933, U.S. educator, reformer, and writer.
  4. Kurt (Herbert), 1905–77, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria.
  5. Lawrence Cecil Larry, 1914–2001, U.S. harmonica player.
  6. Mortimer (Jerome), 1902–91, U.S. philosopher, educator, and author.
  7. Peter Hermann, 1899–1990, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Austria-Hungary.


Adler

/ ˈaːdlər /

noun

  1. ˈaːdlər AdlerAlfred18701937MAustrianMEDICINE: psychiatrist Alfred (ˈalfreːt). 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist, noted for his descriptions of overcompensation and inferiority feelings
  2. ˈædlə AdlerLarry19142001MUSMUSIC: harmonica player Larry, full name Lawrence Cecil Adler. 1914–2001, US harmonica player


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According to Adler, the eldest identifies most with the adults in his environment and therefore develops both a greater sense of responsibility and more neuroses.

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Adler said he was told at a young age that these types of insults weren’t about hatred.

Two months later, like Adler, Cruz headed south of the border amid another crisis.

Two months later, at the end of August, I called Adler to check in after the company’s tumultuous summer.

Adler told Outside that the company was working with the employee collective in a series of “listening sessions” to implement changes.

“We draw no victory from leaving these issues unresolved,” Adler said.

Available at Jonathan Adler Whisky Tumbler Set—Light Horn, $65  This is drinking at its most fashionable.

“Diversification” is a hedge fund wife eschewing a Lily Pulitzer tote bag in favor of one made by Sloane Ranger or Jonathan Adler.

The third group came in the 1930s because of Adolf Hitler: Anni Albers, Ruth Adler Schnee, Marcel Breuer.

Adler seized Lola by the collar and slammed his hand against the garage door closer.

William Weedham, Adler, and the rest of the committee men hurried from the corner of the house.

The "visitors' list" of the Goldener Adler is one long entry of nobles and celebrities.

Clarence Adler counsels pupils always to begin by practising slowly—faster tempo will develop later, subconsciously.

He creates, as a protection against the recognition of this feeling of inferiority, what Adler calls the "masculine protest."

The ride was less than two hours, and the party reached the "Goldener Adler" in time for dinner.

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