Drinkwater
[dringk-waw-ter, -wot-er]
- John,1882–1937, English poet, playwright, and critic.
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Drinkwater, delighted at results like these, made Owen his partner.
SocialismJohn Spargo
Mr. Drinkwater smiled at the idea and emphasized "dividends."
“No, sir,” said Drinkwater, as he flashed his lantern round.
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“Your wife will be anxious about you, Drinkwater,” said the artist.
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Drinkwater, I cannot stand and listen to this without raising my voice in protest.
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Drinkwater
- John. 1882–1937, English dramatist, poet, and critic; author of chronicle plays such as Abraham Lincoln (1918) and Mary Stuart (1921)
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