Dowell

/ (ˈdaʊəl) /

noun

Sir Anthony. born 1943, British ballet dancer. He became director of the Royal Ballet in 1986

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Words nearby Dowell

Dowden, Dowding, dowdy, dowel, doweling, Dowell, dower, dower chest, dower house, dowf, dowie

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Example sentences from the Web for Dowell

For many years a Mrs. Dowell carried on the business of tobacconist here.
The Memorials of the Hamlet of Knightsbridge|Henry George Davis
Both Houser's and Dowell's data indicate a higher percentage of soft-shelled turtles collected than any other species.
North American Recent Soft-shelled Turtles (Family Trionychidae)|Robert G. Webb
A portion of the fleet under Admiral Dowell was ordered to co-operate.
The Egyptian campaigns, 1882 to 1885|Charles Royle
Lieutenant Dowell was waiting at the moment on board the Ruby while his own boat was receiving a supply of rockets.
Our Sailors|W.H.G. Kingston

I think I ought to tell you, Dowell, that I haven't any feelings at all about the girl now it's all over.
The Good Soldier|Ford Madox Ford

Idioms and Phrases with Dowell

do well

Prosper, thrive, succeed, as in He's done well in the market. [c. 1300]

do well to do something. Fare better or act prudently by doing something, as in She would do well to ask permission before she leaves. [Late 1400s]

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