Edgerton

[ ej-er-tuhn ]

/ ˈɛdʒ ər tən /

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Harold Eugene "Doc", 1903–90, U.S. electrical engineer and photographer.

QUIZZES

Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.

Question 1 of 7

Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

Brendan Conlon, WARRIOR By day, Brendan Conlon (Joel Edgerton) is a physics teacher at a local high school.
The 13 Coolest Movie Dads: ‘Taken,’ ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Die Hard,’ and More|Marlow Stern|June 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Edgerton's Britain is not a quaint land of outdated traditions, left behind by the surging modernity of its rivals.
Rethink Everything You Think You Know About World War II|David Frum|February 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In the final, he matches up against his estranged brother, played by Aussie Joel Edgerton (Animal Kingdom).
Tom Hardy’s Inner Warrior|Marlow Stern|September 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Agnes Edgerton, the former reader of Little Women, made no effort to conceal her admiration.
The Camp Fire Girls' Careers|Margaret Vandercook

Agnes Edgerton demanded a little impatiently and Betty thought she saw the same expression on all the faces about her.
The Camp Fire Girls' Careers|Margaret Vandercook
Edgerton Rosythe, come in here—you've got a good excuse, I admit—I'm almost as much scared of your wife as you are yourself.
They Call Me Carpenter|Upton Sinclair
On this point, as an official of the fight, Referee Edgerton did not feel called upon to express an opinion.
Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis|H. Irving Hancock
Midshipman Edgerton, looking very much puzzled, stepped over to Dave Darrin's corner.
Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis|H. Irving Hancock