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Crichton
[ krahyt-n ]
noun
- James the Admirable Crichton, 1560?–82, Scottish scholar and linguist.
- Michael, 1942–2008, U.S. novelist.
Crichton
/ ˈkraɪtən /
noun
- CrichtonJames15601582MScottishMISC: scholarWRITING: writer James. 1560–82, Scottish scholar and writer, called the Admirable Crichton because of his talents
- CrichtonJohn) Michael19422008MUSWRITING: novelistFILMS AND TV: screenwriterFILMS AND TV: director ( John ) Michael. 1942–2008, US novelist, screenwriter, and film director; his thrillers, many of which have been filmed, include The Andromeda Strain (1969), Jurassic Park (1990), and Disclosure (1994)
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“The YA market is growing up faster than in years past, because of news, blogs, and Internet content,” Crichton explains.
In fact, author Michael Crichton, who had written the work 20 years earlier, was a graduate of my program.
Alexander Crichton, an English physician, died near London, aged 93.
Roy discovered shortly that Charlton was a local Admirable Crichton.
Crichton took it on himself to rally the girl on her silence.
And the Chancellor Crichton—the tutor Livingston—what of them?
After what we remember of Crichton Castle, how can we trust you, lady?
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