Sola
[sәulә]
Definition
(a.) See Solus.
(n.) A leguminous plant (Aeschynomene aspera) growing in moist places in Southern India and the East Indies. Its pithlike stem is used for making hats, swimming-jackets, etc.
(fem. a.) Alone; -- chiefly used in stage directions, and the like.
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Definition
interj. a cry to a person at a distance.
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Examples
- Mounting, Sola upon one beast, and Dejah Thoris behind me upon the other, we rode from the city of Thark through the hills to the south. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- I pondered over this report for some time, finally asking, What might a sorak be, Sola? Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Possibly you would rather return to Sola and your quarters. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Unseen we reached a rear window and with the straps and leather of my trappings I lowered, first Sola and then Dejah Thoris to the ground below. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- After Sola had replenished my coverings I again slept, nor did I awaken until daylight. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Sarkoja told Sola that you had become a true Thark, she said, and that I would now see no more of you than of any of the other warriors. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- And your father, Sola, is he with us now? Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Her face was set and emotionless and I knew that she did not recognize me, nor did Sola. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- In this instance it was Sola whom I intercepted in another part of camp. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Sola glanced at the accouterments which were carried in my hand and slung across my shoulder. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Likewise, under Sola's tutelage, I developed my telepathic powers so that I shortly could sense practically everything that went on around me. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- It was now that Tars Tarkas for the first time learned that his daughter, Sola, had accompanied Dejah Thoris upon the last long pilgrimage. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- I was soon appraised of the subject of their conversation, as, calling to Sola, Tars Tarkas signed for her to send me to him. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Sarkoja and the other women grunted angrily at this evidence of weakness on the part of Sola. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- She did not notice my presence, nor did she hear me speaking with Sola, who was standing a short distance from the vehicle. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Sola and I walked, making Dejah Thoris ride, much against her will. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Sola and I both looked in the direction she indicated, and there, plainly discernible, were several hundred mounted warriors. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Sola seemed puzzled herself, as though such strange actions on the part of two humans were quite beyond her, as indeed they were, poor child. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Come with us, Sola; we might go without you, but your fate would be terrible if they thought you had connived to aid us. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- As Sola departed Dejah Thoris turned to me with a faint smile. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- While Sola was away I took occasion to examine more minutely the room in which I found myself captive. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- I presumed that my watchful guardian was Sola, nor was I wrong. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- A little animal about as big as my hand, which the red Martian women keep to play with, explained Sola. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Sola agreed with me, and it was decided that we should leave Thark this same night; just as quickly, in fact, as I could find and saddle my thoats. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- I see nothing wrong with my expression of interest in this red woman, retorted Sola. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Sola, let me add, was an exception; I never saw her perform a cruel or uncouth act, or fail in uniform kindliness and good nature. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Sola also accompanied Tars Tarkas, her father, who before all his chieftains had acknowledged her as his daughter. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- As I came near to them I saw that the figure on the thoat was Sola. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- I asked of Sola, indicating Dejah Thoris by an inclination of my head. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- I will come tonight, Sola, I promised. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
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