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nonsmoker
nonsmoker
/nɑːnˈsmoʊkɝ/
noun
A passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke
(
nonsmoker
,
nonsmoking car
)
a passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke
A person who does not smoke tobacco
(
nonsmoker
)
a person who does not smoke tobacco
Doctor of the Church
Doctor of the Church
/ˈdɑːktər ʌv ðə tʃɜːrtʃ/
noun
(Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching
(
Doctor of the Church
,
Doctor
)
(Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching
The Doctors of the Church greatly influenced Christian thought down to the late Middle Ages
the Doctors of the Church greatly influenced Christian thought down to the late Middle Ages
Harry Truman
Harry Truman
/ˈhæri ˈtruːmən/
noun
Elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972)
(
Harry S Truman
,
Harry Truman
,
President Truman
,
Truman
,
Harry S. Truman
)
elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972)
Damon and Pythias
Damon and Pythias
/ˈdeɪmən ænd ˈpɪθiəs/
noun
(Greek mythology) according to a Greek legend: when Pythias was sentenced to be executed Damon took his place to allow Pythias to get his affairs in order; when Pythias returned in time to save Damon the king was so impressed that he let them both live
(
Damon and Pythias
)
(Greek mythology) according to a Greek legend: when Pythias was sentenced to be executed Damon took his place to allow Pythias to get his affairs in order; when Pythias returned in time to save Damon the king was so impressed that he let them both live
The bond between Damon and Pythias showed the depth of true friendship.
The bond between Damon and Pythias showed the depth of true friendship.
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