Evans

[ ev-uhnz ]

/ ˈɛv ənz /

noun

Sir Arthur John, 1851–1941, English archaeologist.

Dame Edith, 1888–1976, English actress.

Herbert Mc·Lean

[muh-kleyn], /məˈkleɪn/, 1882–1971, U.S. embryologist and anatomist.

Janet, born 1971, U.S. swimmer.

Mary Ann. Eliot, George.

Maurice, 1901–1989, U.S. actor and producer, born in England.

Oliver, 1755–1819, U.S. inventor: constructed the first high-pressure steam engine in the U.S. 1801?.

Rob·ley Dun·gli·son

[rob-lee -duhng-gluh-suhn], /ˈrɒb li ˈdʌŋ glə sən/, "Fighting Bob", 1846–1912, U.S. admiral.

Ru·dulph

[roo-duhlf], /ˈru dʌlf/, 1878–1960, U.S. sculptor.

Walker, 1903–75, U.S. photographer.

William John "Bill", 1929–80, U.S. jazz pianist.

Mount, a mountain in N central Colorado, in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. 14,264 feet (4,348 meters).

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As a professed bi-sexual, Evans is misunderstood by those who find her choices offensive.
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“More often than not performers that turn up positive in our industry work on both sides,” says Evans.
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With two movies left on his six picture contract, Evans has yet to say what that means for his future in the Marvel universe.
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Prior to that, McCarthy said Evans was “probably my favorite among my favorites” and that the commander did “wonderful work.”
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Rita King likely would have disagreed with that sentiment when Evans entered the lockup room in back in April 2011.
I Was Beaten By Chicago’s Dirtiest Cop, Lawsuit Contends|Justin Glawe|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It sounds a strange thing to say, but it was almost as if Mrs. Evans herself regarded me as married to her.
Captain Macedoine's Daughter|William McFee
Evans, on our left, ordered a charge over the open field toward a battery.
Two Wars: An Autobiography of General Samuel G. French|Samuel Gibbs French
At any rate, Mr. Evans had the good sense to surround himself with honest, efficient and capable assistants.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917|Various
Mr. Evans, the American golf champion, has invented a new putter.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, September 22, 1920|Various
Meanwhile the Broke (Commander Evans) had launched a torpedo at the second boat, which hit her.
The Post of Honour|Richard Wilson

British Dictionary definitions for Evans

Evans

/ (ˈɛvənz) /

noun

Sir Arthur (John). 1851–1941, British archaeologist, whose excavations of the palace of Knossos in Crete provided evidence for the existence of the Minoan civilization

Dame Edith (Mary Booth). 1888–1976, British actress

Sir Geraint (Llewellyn). 1922–92, Welsh operatic baritone

Herbert McLean. 1882–1971, US anatomist and embryologist; discoverer of vitamin E (1922)

Mary Ann. real name of (George) Eliot (def. 1)

Oliver. 1755–1819, US engineer: invented the continuous production line and a high-pressure steam engine

Walker. 1903–75, US photographer, noted esp for his studies of rural poverty in the Great Depression

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Medical definitions for Evans

Evans

[ ĕv′ənz ]

Herbert McLean 1882-1971

American anatomist who isolated four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1922).

Scientific definitions for Evans

Evans

[ ĕv′ənz ]

Herbert McLean 1882-1971

American biologist who discovered vitamin E in 1922 and conducted research that led to the discovery of the growth hormone in the pituitary gland.

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