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hill

1. a conspicuous and often rounded natural elevation of the earth's surface, less high or craggy than a mountain

2. over the hill Military slang absent without leave or deserting

Hill

1. Archibald Vivian. 1886--1977, British biochemist, noted for his research into heat loss in muscle contraction: shared the Nobel prize for physiology or medicine (1922)

2. Damon Graham Devereux, son of Graham Hill. born 1960, British motor-racing driver; Formula One world champion (1996)

3. David Octavius 1802--70, Scottish painter and portrait photographer, noted esp for his collaboration with the chemist Robert Adamson (1821-- 48)

4. Geoffrey (William). born 1932, British poet: his books include King Log (1968), Mercian Hymns (1971), The Mystery of the Charity of Charles Péguy (1983), and The Orchards of Syon (2002)

5. Graham. 1929--75, British motor-racing driver: world champion (1962, 1968)

6. Octavia. 1838--1912, British housing reformer; a founder of the National Trust

7. Sir Rowland. 1795--1879, British originator of the penny postage

8. Susan (Elizabeth). born 1942, British novelist and writer of short stories: her books include I'm the King of the Castle (1970) The Woman in Black (1983), and Felix Derby (2002)

hill [hil]

(geography)

A land surface feature characterized by strong relief; it is a prominence smaller than a mountain.

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Then a head showed itself over the rock and the same voice said, "This hill belongs to us, and we don't allow anyone to cross it.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context

and Miss Eynsford Hill are the mother and daughter who sheltered from the rain in Covent Garden.

Pygmalion by Shaw, George Bernard View in context

I had, however, the less diffidence in that it would have a technical interest for her, being indeed no other than a song of cycling a deux which had been suggested by one of those alarmist danger-posts always placed at the top of the pleasantest hills, sternly warning the cyclist that "this hill is dangerous,"--just as in life there is always some minatory notice-board frowning upon us in the direction we most desire to take.

The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context

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