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Mor·ley

(môr′lē), Christopher Darlington 1890-1957.

American writer who was a founder and editor (1924-1940) of the Saturday Review and wrote prolifically, most notably popular novels.

Mor·ley

(môr′lē), Edward Williams 1838-1923.

American chemist and physicist who with Albert Michelson helped to disprove the existence of ether, the hypothetical medium of electromagnetic waves.

Morley

, Thomas 1557-1603?

English composer who published many collections of madrigals noted for their lively polyphony.

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Morley

(ˈmɔːlɪ)

(Placename) an industrial town in N England, in Leeds unitary authority, West Yorkshire. Pop: 54 051 (2001)

Morley

(ˈmɔːlɪ)

1. (Biography) Edward Williams. 1838–1923, US chemist who collaborated with A. A. Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment

2. (Biography) John, Viscount Morley of Blackburn. 1838–1923, British Liberal statesman and writer; secretary of state for India (1905–10)

3. (Biography) Robert. 1908–92, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Oscar Wilde (1960), and The Blue Bird (1976)

4. (Biography) Thomas. ?1557–?1603, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals and his textbook on music, A Plaine and Easie Introduction to Practicall Musicke (1597)

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Mor•ley

(ˈmɔr li)

n.

Thomas, 1557–1603?, English composer.

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Morley - United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

E. W. Morley, Edward Morley, Edward Williams Morley

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John Morley, forms a welcome proof that the study of the [92] most philosophic of English poets is increasing among us.

Morley has dwelt strongly on the circumstance of Wordsworth's remarkable personal happiness, as having had much to do with the physiognomy of his poetic creation--a calm, irresistible, well-being--almost mystic in character, and yet doubtless [93] connected with physical conditions.

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Ellis, 1776, 1778, 1888 (Morley's Universal Library), 1893 (Lubbock's Hundred Books); by E.

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`In the name of heaven, who is that old fellow?' said I to a friend of mine who was standing near,(Sir Basil Morley).

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Morley's Freedom and Federalism is a defense of non-centralized federalism and states' rights and an attack on national majoritarian democracy, interventionist foreign policies, and war-making-all of which promote centralization and degrade federalism and freedom.

Felix Morley on freedom and federalism

RUGBY UNION GAVIN Stead kicked a late penalty to secure a 28-25 win for YM over Morley in their penultimate league game of the season.

Stead secures late win for YM

Morley Thomas, affectionately known as Canada's Mr.

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The market for new apartments -- in the midst of a building boom downtown -- still has room to grow, Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley said Tuesday.

Elmhurst's State of the City address Mayor says apartment construction will 'keep our downtown vibrant'

Ronald Morley, 66, wandered into The Railway near his home on Lapwing Lane with the kitchen blade in his waistband on a Saturday evening.

Man took knife into pub after bingeing on rum; downed bottle-and-half of spirit before arming himself

REGULAR Looking Back contributor Mike Jones has been in touch after we asked readers if they could remember Morley Street Chip Shop.

Down the Morley Street chippy

Next time your football team is awarded a penalty, spare a thought forEbenezer Cobb Morley.

Who was Ebenezer Cobb Morley? How a Victorian lawyer ended up writing the rules of football and helped found the FA; Before Hull-born Morley set down the rules of football in 1863, the game was much more chaotic than the version we know today

BERNARD Morley has started the process of speaking to Chester FC players with regards to their individual futures.