Alcock

/ (ˈɔːlkɒk) /

noun

Sir John William. 1892–1919, English aviator who with A.W. Brown made the first nonstop flight across the Atlantic (1919)

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earnest

full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.

a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.

urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.

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Example sentences from the Web for alcock

On his return to England in 1838 Alcock at once resumed the work of his profession.
The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. I (of 2)|Alexander Michie
I am convinced that only Alcock's clever piloting saved us from such an early disaster.
Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours|Arthur Whitten Brown
On such minute examination the edge of Captain Alcock seemed to grow more blunt.
Pieces of Hate|Heywood Broun
The consulate in Canton during the year that Mr Alcock occupied the post presented nothing of sensational interest.
The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. I (of 2)|Alexander Michie

Alcock nodded and ruddered the Vickers-Vimy around gently, until its compass showed a reading of 170 degrees.
Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours|Arthur Whitten Brown

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Alcock

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