Crichton

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Crichton

(ˈkraɪtən)

1. (Biography) James. 1560–82, Scottish scholar and writer, called the Admirable Crichton because of his talents

2. (Biography) (John) Michael. 1942–2008, US novelist, screenwriter, and film director; his thrillers, many of which have been filmed, include The Andromeda Strain (1969), Jurassic Park (1990), and Disclosure (1994)

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Crich•ton

(ˈkraɪt n)
n.

Michael, born 1942, U.S. novelist.

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Crichton - Scottish man of letters and adventurer (1560-1582)

James Crichton, The Admirable Crichton

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He chose them by their titles, and the first he read was The Lancashire Witches, and then he read The Admirable Crichton, and then many more.

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I should not require an Admirable Crichton for my purpose."

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For once," Lady Carey said, with a faint smile, "your 'admirable Crichton' has failed you."

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Blakesley, 1839; A Crichton (Jardine's Naturalist's Library), 1843; J.

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Stubble and Spooney thought him a sort of Apollo; Dobbin took him to be an Admirable Crichton; and Mrs.

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He might be a year older than Tom, but was very little bigger, and he was the Crichton of our village boys.

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Julie Crichton, 51, from Pengam Green, said the infestation has become so bad it's now affecting her entire life.

This woman's home is engulfed in flies because people don't rinse out recycling; Julie Crichton has stopped inviting people over to her house as it has become so bad

Organisers of The Doonhame Festival at the Crichton said headliners are still to be revealed.

Doonhame Festival will be full of disco delights

Anthony Crichton, 38, targeted the meat aisle at Iceland and loaded up on groceries.

Meaty haul lands thief in the dock; Drug addict admits targeting Iceland store

Florida-Based Broker Coin Re Taps Barbican's Crichton as EVP in London

LEANNE CRICHTON admits Glasgow City will miss experienced skipper Leanne Ross on Thursday night - but Cypriot opponents Somatio Barcelona will be without their captain too.

NO SKIPPER BUT WE'RE IN CHARGE

David Crichton, 64, blamed financial adviser Andrew Bolden for him losing PS300,000.