Ryle

[ rahyl ]

noun

1. Sir Martin, 1918–84, British astronomer: Nobel Prize in physics 1974.

Ryle

/ raɪl /

noun

1. RyleGilbert19001976MBritishPHILOSOPHY: philosopher Gilbert . 1900–76, British philosopher. His works include The Concept of Mind (1949)
2. RyleSir Martin19181984MBritishSCIENCE: astronomer Sir Martin . 1918–84, British astronomer, noted for his research on radio astronomy: Astronomer Royal 1972–82; shared the Nobel prize for physics in 1974

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Anne Ryle was the widow of an Officer: a Waterloo man—with one child—had a pension.

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Bishop Ryle has very well likened faith to a root whose flower is assurance.

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Mrs. Ryle and Trevlyn returned, the latter a diminutive boy, with dark curls and a handsome face.

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Mrs. Ryle went into the sitting-room, but came back speedily when she found it dark and untenanted.

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But Mrs. Ryle knew that her easy-natured husband was not one to "have it out" with any one, even his enemy Chattaway.

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