Merton
[mur-tn]
- Robert King,1910–2003, U.S. sociologist.
- Thomas,1915–68, U.S. poet and religious writer, born in France.
- a borough of Greater London, England.
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Examples from the Web for merton
Contemporary Examples
“She was the closest thing I felt like I had to a daughter,” Merton told The Daily Beast on Sunday.
That Brayden will not get to grow up with his big sister is perhaps what hurts the Engels the most, Merton said.
Merton said that on Friday, Olivia had been excited to get home from school and make a gingerbread house.
Historical Examples
Mr. Merton was too sensible to pursue that thought further for the present.
Alice, or The Mysteries, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Mrs. Merton had undertaken the duties that appertain to the "hissing urn."
Alice, or The Mysteries, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Evelyn now stood within the library of which Mrs. Merton had spoken.
Alice, or The Mysteries, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Miss Merton was moved and surprised by Evelyn's earnestness.
Alice, or The Mysteries, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Mrs. Merton kissed her cheek, and smiled kindly on her, but said little.
Alice, or The Mysteries, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Merton1
- a borough in SW Greater London. Pop: 191 400 (2003 est). Area: 38 sq km (15 sq miles)
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Merton2
- Thomas (Feverel). 1915–68, US writer, monk, and mystic; noted esp for his autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain (1948)
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