Ellis
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Alexander John Alexander John Sharpe, 1814–90, English phonetician and mathematician.
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(Henry) Havelock 1859–1939, English psychologist and writer.
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Alexander John . 1814–90, English philologist: made the first systematic survey of the phonology of British dialects
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( Henry ) Havelock (ˈhævlɒk). 1859–1939, English essayist: author of works on the psychology of sex
Example Sentences
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Ellis’s book takes place at the Buckley School, a real institution that Ellis attended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
FX’s new murder-mystery show “The Shards” opens with the protagonist, Bret Easton Ellis, narrating an outfit he wore to the movies: a brown Ralph Lauren shirt with white accents, Calvin Klein bluejeans and Gucci loafers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Ellis fictionalized his Buckley School years for the novel, originally released as a serialized audiobook on his podcast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Bath University professor David Ellis points out that each new technological trend - including the very use of mobile phones - has often prompted odd looks when deployed in public.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Strong Jonn grabbed Rowan's arm and steadied him, frowning as Val, Ellis, and Bronden bumped into him in their turn.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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