person of the house

Example Sentences

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Don't she, don't she?' cried the person of the house, resuming her occupation, though the twilight was falling fast.

From Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles

"Fine ladies'," said the person of the house, nodding assent.

From Ten Girls from Dickens by Sweetser, Kate Dickinson

"Well done, you!" cried the person of the house.

From Ten Girls from Dickens by Sweetser, Kate Dickinson

"Can you give the person of the house any information about this unfortunate creature, Snagsby?" inquires Mr. Tulkinghorn. 

From Bleak House by Dickens, Charles

Wot he said to me was a message to the person of the house at the end o' the Court.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend