lee
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,833 of 86,584 words measured. It occurs 45,512 times across 411,287 published chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957) also: Spike Lee, Shelton Jackson Lee
- United States striptease artist who became famous on Broadway in the 1930s (1914-1970) also: Gypsy Rose Lee, Rose Louise Hovick
- United States actor who was an expert in kung fu and starred in martial arts films (1941-1973) also: Bruce Lee, Lee Yuen Kam
- United States physicist (born in China) who collaborated with Yang Chen Ning in disproving the principle of conservation of parity (born in 1926) also: Tsung Dao Lee
- leader of the American Revolution who proposed the resolution calling for independence of the American Colonies (1732-1794) also: Richard Henry Lee
- soldier of the American Revolution (1756-1818) also: Henry Lee, Lighthorse Harry Lee
lee 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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Torcred sank wearily down in the lee of a high ridge.
The Dead-Star Rover · Robert Abernathy · Chapter 1
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She then run under our lee, and sent her launch and jolly boat with 30 men, who boarded us.
Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Paul Cuffe, a Pequot Indian · Paul Cuffe · Chapter 1
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One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
Minnie's Pet Dog · Madeline Leslie · Chapter 1
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They found that day at Leonards Lee and ran to Shipley Wood, 'Ell-for-leather all the way, with scent and weather good.
Songs Of The Road · Arthur Conan Doyle · Chapter 1
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I've got testimonials of character and qualifications from Prof. Howe, Rev. Joseph Lee, Dr. Henshaw, and Esq. Jenks, the great railroad contractor.
Tiger and Tom and Other Stories for Boys · Various · Chapter 1