Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: raffles
IPA transcription: [ɹ'æfəlz]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Raffles, Sir_Thomas_Raffles, Sir_Thomas_Stamford_Raffles
    Meaning: British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
Usage examples
  • "It is nothing, dear Mrs. Van Raffles.
  • "Then what shall we do, Bunny?" demanded Mrs. Van Raffles.
  • "That's it, Mrs. Van Raffles, as certainly as we stand here.
  • "My son is not ill, Mrs. Van Raffles," said Mrs. Shadd, coldly.
  • A week after Fiametta's arrival Mrs. Raffles rang hurriedly for me.
  • "Neither you nor my dear old friend Raffles ever gave me credit for any brains.
  • "'I don't understand it at all, Mrs. Van Raffles,' she said with a sheepish smile.
  • She called that night, and two days later was installed in the Van Raffles's kitchen.
  • The following Tuesday at five the second of Mrs. Van Raffles's Tuesday afternoons began.
  • "Mrs. Van Raffles went to New York Wednesday evening," said I, "and has not yet returned.