Hagar

Examples

• The woman who had been advertised by the name of Hagar was a regular African in feature and figure. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• Bowing with the air of one accustomed to public praise, he stole to the cavern and ordered Hagar to come forth with a commanding, What ho, minion! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Hagar, the witch, chanted an awful incantation over her kettleful of simmering toads, with weird effect. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• The angel bade the pregnant Hagar return to her mistress Sarai, even though Sarai had dealt harshly with her. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• Ferdinando, the 'minion', carries them away, and Hagar puts back the cup which holds the poison meant for Roderigo. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• I confess nothing; but I say that haughty Shirley is no more free than was Hagar. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• Trust in the Lord, Aunt Hagar, said the oldest of the men, sorrowfully. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
• Hagar, in a fine dramatic melody, promised both, and proceeded to call up the spirit who would bring the love philter. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• The servant takes Hugo aside to tell him something, and Hagar changes the cups for two others which are harmless. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• Act third was the castle hall, and here Hagar appeared, having come to free the lovers and finish Hugo. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.

Edited by Georgina