Richards

[rich-erdz]

noun

1. Dickinson Woodruff 1895–1973, U.S. physician: Nobel Prize 1956.

2. I(vor) A(rmstrong) 1893–1979, English literary critic in the U.S.

3. Theodore William, 1868–1928, U.S. chemist: Nobel Prize 1914.

Richards

/ ˈrɪtʃədz /

noun

1. I ( vor ) A ( rmstrong ). 1893–1979, British literary critic and linguist, who, with C. K. Ogden, wrote The Meaning of Meaning (1923) and devised Basic English

2. Sir Gordon . 1904–86, English flat-racing jockey: champion jockey 26 times between 1925 and 1953; won 4870 races, including fourteen English classics

3. Sir Viv , full name Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards . born 1952, West Indian cricketer, born in Antigua; played in 121 tests, 50 as captain; scored 8,540 test runs

Richards

1. American chemist and educator whose survey of water quality in Massachusetts led to the establishment of the first water quality standards in the United States and the first modern sewage treatment plant.

Example Sentences

Rebecca Richards, Christine Thomas' niece, described her aunt as a loving and lively person who enjoyed music and dancing, and who was missed by all who knew her.

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Judge Catherine Richards told Daniel he will remain detained indefinitely in hospital, as "a return to prison is likely to result in a relapse and risk to the public when you are released."

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Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards, analysing the game for Match of the Day, was less diplomatic in his assessment.

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"We've looked for a moment of magic or piece of individual brilliance at Anfield on so many occasions, and on so many occasions we simply fell short in that department," Richards said.

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Mr Richards said he believed that there was "zero chance" of production starting next week, after suppliers were told production at JLR's factories would not resume until 24 September.

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