How to use Durrell in a sentence
To amass his animals, Durrell employs locals, providing them with another source of income.
In ‘The Whispering Land,’ a British naturalist collects travel tales — and animals with tails — in Argentina | Andrea Sachs | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostWhen I first read the book, I found these anecdotes as entertaining as Doctor Dolittle’s escapades, but I didn’t pick up on the greater importance of Durrell’s work until years later.
In ‘The Whispering Land,’ a British naturalist collects travel tales — and animals with tails — in Argentina | Andrea Sachs | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostI imagine Durrell would have poured himself a glass of wine and jumped back in the water.
In ‘The Whispering Land,’ a British naturalist collects travel tales — and animals with tails — in Argentina | Andrea Sachs | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostDurrell, many years assistant overseer of Gorleston and Southtown, died, aged 82.
Chronological Retrospect of the History of Yarmouth and Neighbourhood | William Finch-CrispThat was the side on which Durrell was sitting, so that he had a better opportunity than the driver.
The Campers Out | Edward S. Ellis
But Durrell had no wish to punish him beyond what was necessary.
The Campers Out | Edward S. EllisEthan Durrell checked the reproof he was about to utter, and the young men laughed.
The Campers Out | Edward S. EllisDurrell placed himself behind him where he could forestall any movement on his part.
The Campers Out | Edward S. Ellis
British Dictionary definitions for Durrell
/ (ˈdʌrəl) /
Gerald (Malcolm). 1925–95, British zoologist and writer: his books include The Bafut Beagles (1954), My Family and Other Animals (1956), and The Aye-aye and I (1992)
his brother, Lawrence (George). 1912–90, British poet and novelist; author of The Alexandria Quartet of novels, consisting of Justine (1957), Balthazar (1958), Mountolive (1958), and Clea (1960). Later works include The Avignon Quintet of novels (1974–85)
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