person of the house

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Mr. Morris is the person of the house."

From New Arabian Nights by Stevenson, Robert Louis

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

From Ten Girls from Dickens by Sweetser, Kate Dickinson

The person of the house had attained that dignity while yet of very tender years indeed, through being the only trustworthy person IN the house.

From Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles

To which the person of the house, stretching out her arm in an attitude of command, replied with irresponsive asperity: 'Go along with you!

From Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles

The person of the house gave a weird little laugh, and gave them another look but of the corners of her eyes.

From Ten Girls from Dickens by Sweetser, Kate Dickinson