Bella
['belə] or ['bɛlə]
Examples
- Bella asked him, had he any notion who that unknown friend might be? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But I have asked him to forgive me since,' cried Bella; 'and I would ask him to forgive me now again, upon my knees, if it would spare him! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- No, sir,' returned Bella, with a burning face, 'you have said more than enough. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- After which strong avowal Bella underwent reaction, and cried to any extent, with her face on the back of her chair. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I have nothing left to begin with,' returned Bella, blushing, 'because I was going to say that it was a pleasure to me to look at you, Lizzie. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- You are a very bad boy,' retorted Bella, 'to talk about dismal things and be out of spirits. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Bella would think. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Why, it's never Bella! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Good-bye for the present, Miss Bella,' said Mrs Boffin, calling out a hearty parting. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Now, Bella suspected by this time that Mr Rokesmith admired her. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Whereat Miss Bella laughed a scornful little laugh and said: 'Quite enough about this, I am sure, on all sides. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The Veneerings find with swift remorse that they have omitted to invite Miss Bella Wilfer. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Bella's eyes followed him to the door, lighted on Mr Boffin complacently thrown back in his easy chair, and drooped over her book. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The rosy hours were thus beguiled until it was time for Bella to have Pa's escort back. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- After despatching this second bolt with a still greater expenditure of force, Bella laughed and cried still more. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Let them rest in it, and let Bella rest in hers. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I suppose,' faltered Bella, 'that we ARE both commissioned, or we shouldn't both be here? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Bella looked half frightened, and yet half laughed. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- These were among the first words spoken near the baby Bella as she lay asleep. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Few rustic paths are wide enough for five, and Bella and the Secretary dropped behind. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- On approaching nearer, Bella discerned that the refection had the appearance of a small cottage-loaf and a pennyworth of milk. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Not,' returned Bella, with quivering lips; 'not Harmon? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I am surprised,' said Mr Sampson feebly, 'that Miss Bella condescends to cook. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- You DID, sir, at any rate,' returned Bella. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Bella caught him round the neck and kissed him, and ran out for ever. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- City there; terrace gardens blushing with the bella donna. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- And the figure to which it belongs--' Is yours,' suggested Bella. 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.
- At first they were very cheerful and talked much; but after a while, Bella fancied that her husband was turning somewhat thoughtful. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- It was only this timely appearance that kept Bella from swooning. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Typist: Lycurgus