Rosa
['roʊzə]
Definition
(noun.) large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses.
Edited by Carmella--From WordNet
Examples
- The idea did not originate in my own discernment, I am bound to confess, but in a speech of Rosa Dartle's. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- He studied at Leghorn under Professor Rosa, and later at the University of Bologna with Professor Righi. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- Rosa Dartle sat looking down upon her, as inflexible as a figure of brass. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Sing us an Irish song, Rosa! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Do you think, Rosa, you are any relief or comfort to me? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Rosa Dartle's keen glance comprehended all of us. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Rosa is her discovery. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- That evening, in the housekeeper's room, Rosa can do nothing but murmur Lady Dedlock's praises. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Aunt Dinah's glum, because she can't go to the ball, said Rosa. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I came, said Miss Ophelia, with a short, dry cough, such as commonly introduces a difficult subject,--I came to speak with you about poor Rosa. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- But then, later, came this of Manolo Granero in which Juan Luis de la Rosa also participated. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Rosa bends down on the footstool at my Lady's feet. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- What I am towards you, Rosa, is what I am now--not what I shall be a little while hence. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr. Guppy and his friend follow Rosa; Mrs. Rouncewell and her grandson follow them; a young gardener goes before to open the shutters. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I told you, Rosa, that I wished you to be happy and that I would make you so if I could make anybody happy on this earth. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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