hopkins
hopkins — biographical name
1. Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins (1861–1947), an English biochemist who won the Nob
Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins (1861–1947), an English biochemist who won the Nobel Prize for discovering that some foods contain micronutrients (later called vitamins) that living things must have to stay healthy.
Élise wrote about Hopkins's discovery that young rats need certain milk substances to grow.
subject + possessive + discovery noun
The chemistry lecture covered how Hopkins identified the first known vitamin.
Many textbooks still describe Hopkins's experiments on mice and their diet.
The library has an original copy of Hopkins's Nobel lecture on food factors.
Usage Note
Often referred to with the title 'Sir' in British academic contexts.
2. Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889), an English poet and Jesuit priest known for h
Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889), an English poet and Jesuit priest known for his distinctive style called 'sprung rhythm' and for poems such as 'The Windhover' and 'Pied Beauty.'
Nkechi read Hopkins's 'The Windhover' and discussed its unusual stress pattern.
poem title after possessive form of name
A Victorian poetry book devoted a chapter to Hopkins's work.
Students often find Hopkins's sprung rhythm difficult to scan at first.
The professor compared Hopkins's imagery to that of the Metaphysical poets.
Usage Note
His full name (Gerard Manley Hopkins) is typically used, as 'Hopkins' alone could refer to another person in this entry.
Common Mistakes
3. Harry Lloyd Hopkins (1890–1946), an American politician who served as a close ad
Harry Lloyd Hopkins (1890–1946), an American politician who served as a close advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and helped run New Deal relief programs during the Great Depression.
Ilan researched how Hopkins shaped federal job programs during the Depression.
researcher as subject exploring historical figure
Roosevelt trusted Hopkins to manage emergency aid for unemployed Americans.
Hopkins helped create the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s.
The documentary examined Hopkins's role in wartime diplomacy with the Allies.
4. Johns Hopkins (1795–1873), an American businessman and philanthropist who left m
Johns Hopkins (1795–1873), an American businessman and philanthropist who left most of his fortune to found Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Ritu toured the university founded by the financier Johns Hopkins.
demonstrates 'by + founder' construction
The hospital library still displays a portrait of its founder Hopkins.
Students at Johns Hopkins University study in buildings named after him.
The philanthropist gave seven million dollars to start the university.
Usage Note
Do not confuse the given name 'Johns' with 'John' — it is a family surname that became a first name.