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BROOKS

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

Synonyms:

Brooks; Van Wyck Brooks

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

literary critic (a critic of literature)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Present simple (third person singular) of the verb brook

Credits

 Context examples: 

There was more laughter at this, and Mr. Quinion said he would ring the bell for some sherry in which to drink to Brooks.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

I was quite relieved to find that it was only Brooks of Sheffield; for, at first, I really thought it was I.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

“Only Brooks of Sheffield,” said Mr. Murdstone.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

After some laughing, the gentleman whom he had called Quinion, said: And what is the opinion of Brooks of Sheffield, in reference to the projected business?

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

I find it very curious to see my own infant face, looking up at me from the Crocodile stories; and to be reminded by it of my old acquaintance Brooks of Sheffield.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

“Why, I don't know that Brooks understands much about it at present,” replied Mr. Murdstone; “but he is not generally favourable, I believe.”

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

I took the opportunity of asking if she was at all acquainted with Mr. Brooks of Sheffield, but she answered No, only she supposed he must be a manufacturer in the knife and fork way.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

There seemed to be something very comical in the reputation of Mr. Brooks of Sheffield, for both the gentlemen laughed heartily when he was mentioned, and Mr. Murdstone was a good deal amused also.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)