Hayes

[ heyz ]

/ heɪz /

noun

Carlton J(oseph) H(untley), 1882–1964, U.S. historian, educator, and diplomat.

Helen Helen Hayes Brown MacArthur, 1900–93, U.S. actress.

Roland, 1887–1977, U.S. tenor.

Rutherford B(ir·chard)

[bur-cherd], /ˈbɜr tʃərd/, 1822–93, nineteenth president of the U.S. 1877–81.

a river in E Manitoba, Canada, flowing NE to Hudson Bay at York Factory. 300 miles (483 km) long.

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Words nearby Hayes

Haydn, Haydn, Franz Josef, Haydon, Hayek, Hayem-Widal syndrome, Hayes, hay fever, hayfield, hayfork, Haygarth's nodes, haylage

Example sentences from the Web for Hayes

At that point, Hayes seemed to cut her story short, barely able to speak through the tears.
Two New Bill Cosby Accusers Come Forward: ‘We Challenge Mr. Cosby to End This Nightmare’|Marlow Stern|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hayes never killed a guard (one of his fellow inmates did, however, shooting one to death following his release).
The Unbelievable (True) Story of the World’s Most Infamous Hash Smuggler|Marlow Stern|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It took practice for Hayes to sharpen his show, Riding the Midnight Express with Billy Hayes.
The Unbelievable (True) Story of the World’s Most Infamous Hash Smuggler|Marlow Stern|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Raising the Turkish flag was very healing for me, and I think a little for Turkey as well,” says Hayes, choking up a bit.
The Unbelievable (True) Story of the World’s Most Infamous Hash Smuggler|Marlow Stern|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

As a cultural corrective, Hayes is currently touring in a one-man show titled Riding the Midnight Express with Billy Hayes.
The Unbelievable (True) Story of the World’s Most Infamous Hash Smuggler|Marlow Stern|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On his return, which was the first day of March, he found Mr. Hayes and his wife and Billings very merry together.
Lives Of The Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences|Arthur L. Hayward
I thank you for the kind feelings that prompted you to come, and for the generous things General Hayes has said in your behalf.
Speeches of Benjamin Harrison|Benjamin Harrison
Mr. Tilden did not adopt the plan of a direct proposal to Mr. Hayes.
Marse Henry (Vol. 1)|Henry Watterson
As Miss Newton idled over her embroidery he would lounge near her and make little jests about Hayes's age, size, and manners.
Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2)|Margaret Veley
The door was opened by Mrs. Hayes in person, her body on this occasion being sent with her spirit to do a bit of drudgery.
The Witches of New York|Q. K. Philander Doesticks

British Dictionary definitions for Hayes

Hayes

/ (heɪz) /

noun

Rutherford B (irchard). 1822–93, 19th president of the US (1877–81)

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