What is "bridgeport"

Usage examples of "bridgeport".

Abandoning his dignity, he beat a hasty retreat lest the Countess of Bridgeport vent her considerable spleen on his ears.

Harold Parrish pounded the Earl of Bridgeport enthusiastically on the shoulder.

Allan Parrish, seventh Earl of Bridgeport, had been considered the top catch on the marriage mart for years, despite his determined disinterest in eligible females and despite the curse some still suspected hung over his head.

Harold, pitching his voice loud enough that Bridgeport would hear, though he had nearly reached the door.

Parrish detests Bridgeport, envying him his looks, his acclaim, his wealth, and especially his title.

There was much of Bridgeport in the girl, especially this determination to do as she pleased.

It was common knowledge that the lady had been generous with her favors even before embarking on a second marriage, and Bridgeport knew of at least three others who had enjoyed her in the months since, one as recently as last night.

Means finally lent her voice in support of Bridgeport remaining in town and suggested he send his secretary to Cornwall instead.

But Bridgeport needed Cramer for other things and had always postponed thinking about it.

Earl of Bridgeport, had been a gentle scholar, uninterested in the duties of a powerful earldom.

She also expected that Mark and his wife would live at Bridgeport Abbey.

Nelson had outdone himself, increasing the holdings until Bridgeport was now one of the wealthiest men in the country.

With my aunt so infirm, I was spending much of my time with Lady Bridgeport, and it was obvious that we would never agree on anything, yet he would have left me in her keeping.

Her husband discovered the arrangement and challenged Bridgeport to a duel.

The only difference was that Lady Bridgeport made her own rules instead of enforcing strict adherence to Biblical injunctions.