Ashton

[ ash-tuhn ]

noun
  1. Sir Frederick (William), 1906–1988, English dancer and choreographer, born in Ecuador.

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How to use Ashton in a sentence

  • As she peered into the face of Dr. Ashton, her own was scarlet and yellow, and her voice rose to a shriek.

    Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
  • Dr. Ashton walked out of the chapel, and Val stood for a few moments where he was, looking up and down in the dim light.

    Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
  • His silence had frightened her: what if he should resent on her the cruel words spoken by Dr. Ashton?

    Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
  • If ever a spark of feeling for her husband arose within Maude's heart, it was when she thought of Anne Ashton.

    Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
  • She looked up at his word of apology, and they stood face to face—himself and Miss Ashton!

    Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood

British Dictionary definitions for Ashton

Ashton

/ (ˈæʃtən) /


noun
  1. Sir Frederick. 1906–88, British ballet dancer and choreographer. His ballets include Façade (1931), to music by Walton, La Fille mal gardée (1960), The Dream (1964), and A Month in the Country (1976)

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