单词 | sexton |
释义 | sexton (once / 4933 pages) n WORD FAMILY sexton: sextons USAGE EXAMPLESThe sexton had found James Grew stretched on the floor in front of the altar. John Steinbeck, East of Eden(1952) The burly fellow took the other’s hand again, the pale one in the homy sexton’s. T. H. White, The Once and Future King(1958) "For victims who aren't buried here, it will give their friends a place to come and visit," Greenwood Cemetery sexton Don Price said. Los Angeles Times(Jun 16, 2016) n an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects Syn|Hyper sacristan caretaker a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person) church officera church official Sexton (once / 15951 pages) n WORD FAMILY Sexton: Sextons USAGE EXAMPLESBooking records show Sexton was charged with murder. Washington Times(Dec 22, 2016) The parent company’s CEO, Bill Carstanjen, praised Sexton’s leadership during “key years of change” for the track and the Kentucky Derby. Washington Times(Dec 12, 2016) Burlington Mayor Steve Sexton recommended Friday that residents evacuate and leave behind their belongings, which are likely contaminated. Seattle Times(Nov 19, 2016) n United States poet (1928-1974) Syn|Exp Anne Sexton poet a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry) |
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