Sheppard

/ (ˈʃɛpəd) /

noun

Jack. 1702–24, English criminal, whose daring escapes from prison were celebrated in many contemporary ballads and plays

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weal

well-being, prosperity, or happiness.

the intervening time.

a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.

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Example sentences from the Web for sheppard

We agreed on the Sheppard Centre shopping mall in north Toronto because it was convenient.
Canada’s Subversive Sock Puppet: Ed the Sock Isn’t Afraid to Say Anything|Soraya Roberts|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Our founder Juliet Lowe knew about outdoor education, for the girls to learn leadership, to work in a group,” says Sheppard.
Should Girl Scouts Go Back to Basics?|Will Doig|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“We used to have a lot more promotion of the camps, and a lot more troops went camping,” says Sheppard.
Should Girl Scouts Go Back to Basics?|Will Doig|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sheppard, who deserves an award for candor in this war on comedy, responded to my Tweet, “Is Tea Party shutting down comedy now?”
The Tea Party’s War on Comedy|Dean Obeidallah|October 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST

There was lots of heavy makeup,” Sheppard says, “to cover up the stubble.
‘Shit Girls Say’: Kyle Humphrey and Graydon Sheppard Spin Book From Meme|Anna Klassen|September 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The condition existing could be remedied now, if Messrs. Townlinson & Sheppard saw no obstacles other than scarcity of money.
The Shuttle|Frances Hodgson Burnett
"I care for no risk, provided I can serve you," rejoined Sheppard.
Jack Sheppard, Vol. III (of III)|W. Harrison Ainsworth
The ingenious devices with which Sheppard Lee prepared the way for his elopement.
Sheppard Lee, Vol. I (of 2)|Robert Montgomery Bird
Sheppard Lee experiences his share of the respect that is accorded to "honest poverty."
Sheppard Lee, Vol. I (of 2)|Robert Montgomery Bird
I never was but once at Mr. Sheppard's and there was nothing undertaken of viewing the guards while I was there.
State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2)|Various

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