Addressing
[ə'drəsɪŋ] or [ə'drɛsɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Address
Inputed by Frieda
Examples
- I do think, she went on, addressing both men, that the imprevu adds to one's enjoyment. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- He always concluded by addressing Charley. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Either beats or cringes, said Wemmick, not at all addressing himself to me. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- There's one thing, sir, remarked Dick, addressing Justinian,—there is one thing I'd like to say. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Yo'll ca' me traitor and that—yo I mean t' say,' addressing Slackbridge, 'but 'tis easier to ca' than mak' out. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Thus far, Gurth, said he, addressing his attendant, the reputation of English chivalry hath not suffered in my hands. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- A fine horse, my friend, said the Count, addressing the groom with the most engaging familiarity of manner, You are going to drive out? Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- With regard to such an outfit as was indispensable for Jingle,' said Perker, addressing Mr. Pickwick aloud. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The mistakes and omissions made in addressing these price cards became no less frequent. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- My wife, said Defarge aloud, addressing Madame Defarge: I have travelled certain leagues with this good mender of roads, called Jacques. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- It stopped, and a well-known nasal voice cried aloud, Boy (probably addressing Harry Scott, who usually hung about the premises from 9 a. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Pumblechook was now addressing the landlord, and William! Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Have I the honour of addressing myself to Mrs. Dobbin? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- The door-bell rang, he was admitted; I felt sure of this, for I heard his voice addressing the portress. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- But answer me, said Baron Tuille, addressing himself to me, does the Duke of Leinster go to the continent this year? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
Editor: Nat