signora
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“When I called, they said, ‘Don’t worry, signora.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 12, 2020
The mayor comes over to congratulate her, followed by friends and other passers-by: “Bellissimi, signora, grazie.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 10, 2019
Germany, England and the Netherlands may have a more macho, run-till-you-drop approach, but Italy is a signora, a lady who entices and strikes when you get too close.
From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2014
The signora admits to being a woman of character and says that I have no backbone.
From Time Magazine Archive
“We would have gotten away with it!” he complained as he placed it on the floor in front of the signora.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
"I am sailing tomorrow in one of your father's ships, signoras."
From The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
The signoras were all conversant with the history of Camilla's misfortunes, and bestowed upon her gentle and considerate caresses.
From Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century by Giuseppe Garibaldi
I sought my ideal of a woman amongst English ladies, French countesses, Italian signoras, and German gräfinnen.
From Jane Eyre by F. H. Townsend
"The hour is late, and the signoras will require rest after their fright and emotion."
From The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
After that I am going to Signor Polani's to pay my respects to the signoras.
From The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
The attitudes of many Italians toward Mr. B. are reminiscent of how their forebears regarded the signore, or lord.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2011
"So, signore," I said, "I have again to be thankful to you."
From The Honour of Savelli A Romance by S. (Sidney) Levett-Yeats
This is scarcely the place, signore; but the Vatican gardens are a few feet away.
From The Honour of Savelli A Romance by S. (Sidney) Levett-Yeats
When I fled from you, signore, on that day," his voice choked a little, "I came to Rome.
From The Honour of Savelli A Romance by S. (Sidney) Levett-Yeats
"Come, signore," he said, "you, at any rate, have a few hours left."
From The Honour of Savelli A Romance by S. (Sidney) Levett-Yeats
