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Hip·pol·y·ta

 (hĭ-pŏl′ĭ-tə)
n. Greek Mythology
A queen of the Amazons killed by Hercules.
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Hippolyta

(hɪˈpɒlɪtə) or

Hippolyte

n
(Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a queen of the Amazons, slain by Hercules in battle for her belt, which he obtained as his ninth labour
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Hip•pol•y•ta

(hɪˈpɒl ɪˌtə)

n.
a queen of the Amazons in Greek myth.
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Now then, what are you thinking of?" she went on, turning to Prince Hippolyte. "Fetch me my workbag."
Prince Hippolyte, having brought the workbag, joined the circle and moving a chair close to hers seated himself beside her.
Le charmant Hippolyte was surprising by his extraordinary resemblance to his beautiful sister, but yet more by the fact that in spite of this resemblance he was exceedingly ugly.
"Because I hate ghost stories," said Prince Hippolyte in a tone which showed that he only understood the meaning of his words after he had uttered them.
"I should have liked to have taken you to see Hippolyte," said Colia.
Hippolyte finds excuses for money-lending, and says it is a necessity.
You, and I, and Hippolyte? We will hire a flat, and let the general come and visit us.
"Now I will rush back and tell Hippolyte all about our plans and proposals!
"Yes, if you don't leave your skin up there-- If I fall, Hippolyte, and you, grenadier, promise me to do your utmost to save the countess."
Philippe in defending Hippolyte had received a bayonet in his shoulder; but he clung to his horse's mane, and clasped him so tightly with his knees that the animal was held as in a vice.
Meanwhile, Yeading manager Johnson Hippolyte, who publicly thanked the club's supporters on the pitch after the match, had nothing but praise for his players.
However, Yeading have no real cover for Preddie, and manager Johnson Hippolyte played in goal earlier this season when his keeper was forced to come off.