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Theobald

[ thee-uh-bawld ]

noun

  1. Lewis, 1688–1744, English author.
  2. Also The·o·bold [] a male given name.


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The experience helped Theobald figure out how to structure her non-profit to maximize success.

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Theobald, 15, who was diagnosed with high-functioning autism when she was 5, always felt “different” from her peers.

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Theobald told ProPublica she believes that, at times, men and women lie in custody cases.

Pedantic, unimaginative and presumptuous, Theobald was the logical choice for a Dunce King in 1728.

If Hadria met Professor Theobald in her rambles, she always cut short her intended walk.

“We live too fast; we are too much troubled about outward things—cooks and dressmakers, Mrs. Temperley,” said Professor Theobald.

“I certainly shall not be absent from the next meeting,” announced Theobald, with a glance at Hadria.

Professor Theobald looked furtively round, as if seeking some one, or watching the effect of his conduct on Mrs. Temperley.

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