Dowell

/ (ˈdaʊəl) /

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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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How to use Dowell in a sentence

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
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
Richard Dowell, the famed organist at Dulwich college, died.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
For many years a Mrs. Dowell carried on the business of tobacconist here.
The Memorials of the Hamlet of Knightsbridge|Henry George Davis

A portion of the fleet under Admiral Dowell was ordered to co-operate.
The Egyptian campaigns, 1882 to 1885|Charles Royle

Other 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]