lady superior
Example Sentences
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The maiden generally looks modest and blushing, and needs the assistance of the lady superior, who is not unfrequently obliged to represent her in conversation.
From Another World Fragments from the Star City of Montalluyah by Lumley, Benjamin
"Certainly, monsieur," replied the lady superior, who immediately dispatched a nun to fetch the required restorative.
From The Lost Lady of Lone by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte
He is always doing little things for them, and sending presents to the lady superior and his two daughters.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 by Johnson, Rossiter
"What is to be done?" the lady superior asked in consternation.
From With Moore at Corunna by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
Then he hurried to the lady superior and took his leave, Pancha standing silent at the window until the door had closed behind him.
From A Wounded Name by King, Charles
