fitzgerald
fitzgerald — biographical name
1. an American jazz and swing singer from the mid-1900s, famous for her clear voice
an American jazz and swing singer from the mid-1900s, famous for her clear voice, wide vocal range, and ability to improvise melodies with her voice like a musical instrument
Jisoo played Ella Fitzgerald's version of Summertime on the classroom speakers during music class.
The choir teacher told Romi that Ella Fitzgerald's scat singing style inspired modern jazz vocalists around the world.
scat singing — improvising nonsense syllables like a musical instrument
Emre's grandmother owned a vinyl record of Ella Fitzgerald singing with the Louis Armstrong orchestra.
Bilal first heard Ella Fitzgerald's voice in a romantic film and searched for his songs online afterwards.
2. an American novelist and short-story writer from the early 1900s, best known for
an American novelist and short-story writer from the early 1900s, best known for his novel The Great Gatsby, which captures the energy and disappointment of the Jazz Age in the United States
Christopher wrote a book report on The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald for his literature course.
Lakan's English teacher said F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing shows both the glamour and the sadness of the 1920s in America.
Jazz Age — the 1920s, a period Fitzgerald named and wrote about
Sofie's book club chose Tender Is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald for their next monthly meeting.
Zuri watched a documentary with old photographs of F. Scott Fitzgerald at a party in the 1920s.
3. a poet and translator from England in the 1800s, widely known for his loose Engl
a poet and translator from England in the 1800s, widely known for his loose English version of The Rubáiyát — a set of Persian poems reflecting on fate, life, and time passing
Élise found a leather-bound copy of Edward Fitzgerald's Rubáiyát at a used bookshop near the university.
The literature professor compared Edward Fitzgerald's version of the Persian poems with more literal modern translations.
The Rubáiyát — a collection of Persian poems translated by Edward Fitzgerald
Gabriel's poetry professor noted that Edward Fitzgerald took many liberties with the original Persian verses.
Christopher asked the librarian for a copy of The Rubáiyát in Edward Fitzgerald's translation.
4. an Irish economist and politician who led Ireland as Taoiseach (head of governme
an Irish economist and politician who led Ireland as Taoiseach (head of government) from 1981 to 1987, remembered for working to modernise the country's economy and improve relations with Northern Ireland and Britain
Anjali's history professor mentioned Garret Fitzgerald when explaining Ireland's economic changes during the 1980s.
Ramón read about Garret Fitzgerald's role in the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 for his political studies assignment.
Anglo-Irish Agreement — a 1985 treaty between Ireland and Britain
Anjali wrote an essay about Garret Fitzgerald bringing Ireland closer to the European Community.
Lakan's Irish grandfather remembered voting for Garret Fitzgerald in the 1981 election.