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Watts

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Watts  (wts)
A district of Los Angeles, California. It was the scene of severe racial tensions and violence in 1965 and 1992.
Watts, George Frederick 1817-1904.
British painter noted for his historical works, portraits, and allegories, including Hope (1885).
Watts, Isaac 1674-1748.
English poet, theologian, and hymn writer whose sacred poems include The Psalms of David Imitated (1719).
Watts [wɒts]
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1. (Biographies / Watts, George Frederick (1817-1904) M, English, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter, ARTS AND CRAFTS: sculptor) George Frederick. 1817-1904, English painter and sculptor, noted esp for his painting Hope (1886) and his sculpture Physical Energy (1904) in Kensington Gardens, London
2. (Biographies / Watts, Isaac (1674-1748) M, English, RELIGION: hymn writer) Isaac. 1674-1748, English hymn-writer
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Noun1.Watts - English poet and theologian (1674-1748)Watts - English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
Isaac Watts
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Nevertheless, not three days previous, Bildad had told them that no profane songs would be allowed on board the Pequod, particularly in getting under weigh; and Charity, his sister, had placed a small choice copy of Watts in each seaman's berth.
Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context
Watts, Burne-Jones, and Botticelli); and he wrote not without distinction verses of a pessimistic character.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
What does Doctor Watts say,' he added, looking at me, and moving his head to the time of his quotation, '"Satan finds some mischief still, for idle hands to do.
David Copperfield by Dickens, Charles View in context
 
 
 
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