hayes
hayes — noun
1. an American actress (1900–1993) widely admired for her work on stage and in film
an American actress (1900–1993) widely admired for her work on stage and in film, often called the 'First Lady of the American Theatre'.
Helen Hayes won an Academy Award in 1932 for her role in 'The Sin of Madelon Claudet'.
proper noun as subject of achievement description
The Helen Hayes Theatre on West 44th Street in New York bears the actress's name.
From radio dramas to Hollywood films, Helen Hayes showed remarkable versatility across six decades.
Critics described Helen Hayes as the 'First Lady of the American Theatre' for her stage career.
Élise read a biography of Helen Hayes for her American theatre history class.
2. an American doctor and Arctic explorer (1832–1881) who led expeditions to northe
an American doctor and Arctic explorer (1832–1881) who led expeditions to northern Greenland and wrote about the region's geography and Inuit people.
Isaac Israel Hayes led an Arctic expedition in 1860 to search for open waters near the North Pole.
proper noun + Arctic exploration context
The writings of Isaac Israel Hayes helped map parts of northern Greenland that were unknown to Europeans.
Hayes Glacier in Greenland was named after the explorer Isaac Israel Hayes.
During his travels, Isaac Israel Hayes recorded observations about the Inuit communities he met.
Reuben wrote a school report comparing Isaac Israel Hayes with other 19th-century polar explorers.
3. an American lyric tenor (1887–1977) who became one of the first African American
an American lyric tenor (1887–1977) who became one of the first African American classical singers to gain international fame, performing in concert halls across Europe and the United States.
Roland Hayes appeared at Carnegie Hall in 1924 as the first African American male singer to perform there.
proper noun + milestone achievement in music
Audiences in London and Paris praised Roland Hayes for his gentle tenor voice and stage presence.
Sivan listened to a recording of Roland Hayes singing Schubert lieder for her music appreciation class.
The success of Roland Hayes opened doors for later African American opera singers and concert artists.
4. the 19th president of the United States (1822–1893), who served one term from 18
the 19th president of the United States (1822–1893), who served one term from 1877 to 1881 and oversaw the end of federal military occupation in the southern states after the Civil War.
Rutherford B. Hayes won the 1876 presidential election after a highly disputed recount process.
proper noun + presidential election context
President Hayes ordered the removal of federal troops from the southern states in 1877.
The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library in Ohio holds letters from his time in office.
Rutherford B. Hayes promised to serve only one term and kept that promise throughout his presidency.
Amelia compared Rutherford B. Hayes with other 19th-century presidents in her history essay.
hayes — noun
1. a river about 483 kilometers long in eastern Manitoba, Canada, that flows northe
a river about 483 kilometers long in eastern Manitoba, Canada, that flows northeastward into Hudson Bay; historically used by fur traders as a transportation route.
The Hayes River flows through the boreal forests of eastern Manitoba into Hudson Bay.
proper noun + river geography pattern
Fur traders traveled along the Hayes River during the 18th and 19th centuries to reach trading posts.
historical usage: fur trade route
Kayakers from across Canada come to paddle the clear waters of the Hayes River each summer.
Old stone ruins from 18th-century trading posts still stand along the banks of the Hayes River.
Chidi learned about the Hayes River while studying the geography of Manitoba in school.
用法筆記
Always preceded by 'the' when referring to the river ('the Hayes River').
2. a former urban district in Middlesex, southeastern England, that since 1965 has
a former urban district in Middlesex, southeastern England, that since 1965 has been part of the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Hayes was an independent urban district in Middlesex until it became part of Greater London in 1965.
proper noun + administrative boundary change
The Grand Union Canal passes through Hayes, connecting the area to central London by water.
Factories and housing estates spread across Hayes during the industrial growth of the early 1900s.
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Hayes dates from the 13th century.
Sumin visited Hayes while exploring the outer suburbs of west London.
用法筆記
When referring to this location, 'Hayes' is used without an article and is distinct from other places named Hayes, such as Hayes in Kent.