Sarah
['sɛrə]
Definition
(noun.) (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
Typed by Doreen--From WordNet
Examples
- The next thing he will break, mamma, whispered Sarah, will be the back of the best arm-chair. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Here, Sarah, come to Miss Bennet this moment, and help her on with her gown. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Fold it up; put it carefully in your bag; then step into the kitchen and desire Sarah to bring in the go?ter, or tea, as you call it. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Faces sometimes tell truth; and that was unquestionably the thought in Sarah's mind, as she sat down again. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Sarah came back with her; they both went to bed; they were whispering together for half-an-hour before they fell asleep. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- And Sarah Pocket's there! Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- She quite gloated on these questions and answers, so keen was her enjoyment of Sarah Pocket's jealous dismay. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- The answer was cut short by Sarah and her mistress entering the kitchen together in some commotion. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- My sister Sarah, with all the advantages of youth, was, strangely enough, less pliable. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Howsiver, Sarah had another string to her bow. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Dear Miss Havisham, said Miss Sarah Pocket. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Notwithstanding Sarah's scorn, it was a savoury repast enough. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Are the wagons come, Sarah? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Sarah was making a dress for herself at the table. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Mr. Copperfield, Miss Crewler--Miss Sarah--Miss Louisa--Margaret and Lucy! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
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