drew
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
How often you will meet it
Rank 506 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 39,562 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.019% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862) also: John Drew
drew in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Then sitting down he drew her to one knee, Gracie to the other.
Christmas with Grandma Elsie · Martha Finley · Chapter 1
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These thoughts, and my solitude drew tears from my eyes, though all in vain.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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As he spoke the last words, we drew up in front of the fine old house.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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After he had fallen, Ford drew his revolver and shot Biscoe in the head and his wife through the arm.
The Red Record Tabulated Statistics · Ida B. Wells-Barnett · Chapter 1
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Gluck summoned all his energies, walked straight up to the crucible, drew it out of the furnace, and looked in.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1