All 6 Uses of
premier
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- At first glance it might not seem that the decision of a certain Canadian Premier to include Prince Edward Island in a political tour could have much or anything to do with the fortunes of little Anne Shirley at Green Gables.
p. 134.1premier = head of a government
- It was a January the Premier came, to address his loyal supporters and such of his nonsupporters as chose to be present at the monster mass meeting held in Charlottetown.
p. 134.3
- Most of the Avonlea people were on Premier's side of politics; hence on the night of the meeting nearly all the men and a goodly proportion of the women had gone to town thirty miles away.
p. 134.4
- Marilla had a sneaking interest in politics herself, and as she thought it might be her only chance to see a real live Premier, she promptly took it, leaving Anne and Matthew to keep house until her return the following day.
p. 134.8
- "Oh, did you see the Premier?" exclaimed Anne at once.
p. 140.6 *
- "Well, he never got to be Premier on account of his looks," said Marilla.
p. 140.7
Definitions:
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(1)
(premier as in: premier architect) the best or most important
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(2)
(premier as in: premier of Ontario) title for the head of a government body in some countries