Lavinia
[lə'viniə]
Examples
- Mr Sampson immediately expressed his fervent Opinion that this was 'more than human', and was brought upon his knees at Miss Lavinia's feet. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Nay, Lavinia,' quoth Mrs Wilfer, 'this touches the blood of the family. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- And I beg, Pa,' said Lavinia, 'that you will not tell Bella what I have undergone. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Pa,' said Lavinia, 'we have got a Robber. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- No, George,' said Lavinia, in a tone of resolute self-denial. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Dearest Lavinia,' urged Mr Sampson, pathetically, 'I adore you. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Miss Lavinia and Miss Clarissa have given their consent; and if ever canary birds were in a flutter, they are. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Of Dora's being ready, and of Miss Lavinia's hovering about her, loth to lose the pretty toy that has given her so much pleasant occupation. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Show your father his daughter Bella's letter, Lavinia,' said Mrs Wilfer, in her monotonous Act of Parliament tone, and waving her hand. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- My youngest daughter, Lavinia,' said Mrs Wilfer, glad to make a diversion, as that young lady reappeared. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Meantime Miss Lavinia, oscillating between the kitchen and the opposite room, prepared the dining-table in the latter chamber. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Miss Lavinia looked consciously at Miss Clarissa, and heaved a little sigh. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- You didn't show him that you thought even that,' Lavinia again interposed. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Please to walk in,' said Miss Lavinia, haughtily. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Lavinia has not known the trial that Bella has known. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Miss Lavinia laughed a short laugh as she muttered, 'Yes, to be sure. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Miss Lavinia peeps in, and tells me mysteriously that she will not be long. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Miss Lavinia and Miss Clarissa partook, in their way, of my joy. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- By whatever other circumstance the day may be marked, it is not the day, Lavinia, on which I will allow a child of mine to pounce upon me. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- It's all very fine,' Lavinia began to grumble, when Mrs Wilfer repeated: 'Hold! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Miss Clarissa looked at Miss Lavinia, and shook her head gravely. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Go it, Miss Lavinia Wilfer! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Can I hope that she will still remain the same Lavinia as of old? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Miss Lavinia stared, but was helpless. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Look at Ma,' whispered Lavinia to Bella when this was done, and they stood over the roasting fowls. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Whence the low expression, Lavinia? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- What Miss Lavinia did, her sister did as a matter of course. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- No, I won't,' replied the sharp Lavinia. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- It turns out to be,' replied Miss Lavinia; 'but circumstances have changed, you know, my dear. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Let my sister Lavinia and myself have our society. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
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