Judy
['dʒu:di]
Definition
n. Punch's wife in the puppet-show: a native Chinese strumpet.
Typist: Rosanna
Examples
- Where Judy Trenor led, all the world would follow; and Lily had the doomed sense of the castaway who has signalled in vain to fleeing sails. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Why, the house is closed--Judy telephoned me from Bellomont this evening. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- When I was Judy's friend? Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- If Judy'd been here you'd have sat gossiping till all hours--and you can't even give me five minutes! Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Grandfather Smallweed looks hard after the tea as it is served out and asks Judy where the girl is. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- She would have smarter gowns than Judy Trenor, and far, far more jewels than Bertha Dorset. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- And why the devil that young woman won't sit down like a Christian, says Mr. George with his eyes musingly fixed on Judy, I can't comprehend. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Judy the twin is worthy company for these associates. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Do you mean to say that Judy's not well enough to see me? Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- The blooming Judy, without removing her gaze from the fire, gives her grandfather one ghostly poke. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I shall go up to Judy unless you call a cab for me at once. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- You see, Judy thinks I'm the safest person for you to be with; and she's quite right, she rejoined. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Judy never owned a doll, never heard of Cinderella, never played at any game. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Is your last box of Doucet dresses a failure, or did Judy rook you out of everything at bridge last night? Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- She had sometimes been accused of being too eager--even Judy Trenor had warned her to go slowly. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Did Judy really think you could bring yourself to marry that portentous little ass? Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- It's rare for you both that you went out early in life--Judy to the flower business, and you to the law. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The fact is, Judy is angry with me, and I want you to make my peace. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- I could have TOLD Judy, he repeated, exulting in the implied superiority over his wife. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Judy, with her brother's wink, shakes her head and purses up her mouth into no without saying it. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I shall go upstairs to Judy if you force me to disturb her. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Judy, my child, says Grandfather Smallweed, give the person his twopence. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Open the street door, Judy; put these blusterers out! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- How on earth could Judy think you would do such a thing? Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- On the entrance of visitors, Mr. Smallweed and Judy simultaneously fold their arms and stop in their researches. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Then Judy pokes Mr. Smallweed once, and Mr. Smallweed pokes Judy once. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Besides which, it was nothing to you, you know, whether he was or not, says Judy. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Do you mean that Judy is not in the house--not in town? Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- I went straight to Judy Trenor; she has fewer prejudices than the others, and besides she's always hated Bertha Dorset. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Grandfather Smallweed inquires of Judy, Bart's twin sister. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Typist: Rosanna