Amory

[ ey-muh-ree ]

/ ˈeɪ mə ri /

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a male or female given name.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 7

“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Punch was named publisher and as his first act fired Amory Bradford.
Trying Times at The New York Times|Alex S. Jones|October 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Her ton is far better than that of the little pert Miss Amory, who is dancing opposite to her.
A History of Pendennis, Volume 1|William Makepeace Thackeray
In this way the artless youth prattled on; and Miss Amory listened to him with inexhaustible good humor.
A History of Pendennis, Volume 1|William Makepeace Thackeray
Miss Amory was a thin woman with a strong-featured countenance and deep-set, observing eyes.
In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim|Frances Hodgson Burnett

Miss Amory looked rather like some alert old hawk, less predatory by instinct than those of his species usually are.
In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim|Frances Hodgson Burnett
“Take off your bonnet and go and have your dinner, and stay now,” answered Miss Amory.
In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim|Frances Hodgson Burnett