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Meanings of Hooker in English
A prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets.
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joseph hooker Spanish
joseph hooker United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
Usage of Hooker in English
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General Hooker retaining his position on the west side of the stream.
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NOTES: S Malik Hooker led the Buckeyes with a career-high 14 tackles.
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General Hooker sat on the porch of the Chancellor House, his headquarters.
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On reaching Maryland, Hooker was removed and General Meade put in command.
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We would draw particular attention to the correspondence with Sir Joseph Hooker.
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Facts are quoted from Hooker illustrating the extermination of plants in St.
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This opinion seemed borne out by the first proceedings of General Hooker.
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Terrible slaughter under Burnside at Fredericksburg; crushing defeat at Chancellorsville under Hooker.
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The judicious Hooker was never more judicious than in making this observation.
10
It was in January, 1863, that Hooker took command of the army.
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Mr Hooker urges people not to fight back or be a hero.
12
Erecting the steel building and revolving dome that cover the Hooker telescope.
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But in regard to plants Dr. Hooker questions the fact of reversion.
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As soon as the situation was known, Hooker started in hot pursuit.
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General Birney at once reported this important fact at General Hooker's headquarters.
16
Potto Jumbo then set off to join Mr Hooker and the boatswain.
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