Jefferies

/ ˈdʒɛfrɪz /

noun

JefferiesRichard18481887MBritishWRITING: writerSCIENCE: naturalist Richard. 1848–87, British writer and naturalist, noted for his observation of English country life: his books include Bevis (1882) and collections of essays such as The Open Air (1885)

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He has taken a leave of absence from Jefferies, which has reportedly already lost five clients.

“I think African-Americans have to choose their battles carefully,” said Democratic delegate George Jefferies of Illinois.

Cryan, reached at his Jefferies office, said “no comment” and hung up.

Ted Jefferies reports on the horror stories—and heroes—that are emerging from the disaster.

Ted Jefferies is a writer and resident of Brisbane, Australia.

"Jefferies' Marine Glue" can be procured at all times, the cost being about sixpence per pound.

While thus employed there came almost bursting into the room a man struck with remorse—Jefferies, the recreant postmaster.

This informal chitchat, addressed chiefly to the amateur naturalist, became an easy habit with Jefferies.

How they kindle such a passage as this, where Jefferies again brings before us his sense of past time!

Take any passage, and it will be seen that in thought and style Jefferies' evolution is now complete.

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