| 单词 | virago |
| 例句 | To Sabina’s passionate virago — when he breaks off the affair, she stabs him in the face — he seems the callow swain, Jung at heart. A Dangerous Method: Freud Had the Theories, But Jung Had the Sex 2011-11-22T17:45:41Z Whether the mark is worth hitting is another matter; a comic duet that pits aging, carping viragos against each other in the manner of “Bosom Buddies” from “Mame” is not perhaps a feminist anthem. ‘Bad Cinderella’ Review: The Title Warned Us 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Ms. Boycott chose the name — a virago is defined both as a strong, heroic woman and as a harpy — and it fit the mission, and perhaps also Ms. Callil’s persona. Carmen Callil, Founder of the Feminist Press Virago, Dies at 84 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z She worked up to quavers, breaks, near-sobs and near-screams; her eyes grew wide and wild, and her face took on the expression of a virago. ArtsBeat: Fiona Apple Returns, Still Enraged and Self-Lacerating 2012-03-15T13:55:29Z Yet, tellingly, this virago is also the creation of a male writer-director. Three Billboards director Martin McDonagh: 'Little girls don’t have a Marlon Brando to emulate’ 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z Despite the work’s title, Dejanira is the one who dominates the action, evolving through seven arias from impatient wife to imperious virago to despairing murderer. Is This the Best Opera Singer You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of? 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z It was Taylor's ability to get into the skin of the character, more than the padding and a tousled salt-and-pepper wig, which transformed the legendary beauty into a blowsy virago. Elizabeth Taylor obituary 2011-03-23T14:01:48Z And Sarah MacRae suggests that Bianca is not just a spoilt brat, but potentially as violent a virago as her older sister. The Taming of the Shrew – review 2012-07-05T17:15:01Z In public, away from the cameras, the movie virago becomes a solicitous bluestocking. Julianne Moore on Maps to the Stars: 'The longer you live the Hollywood lifestyle, the more empty you become' 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z But to caricature Thatcher as either a hectoring virago or as a latter-day Boudicca is not just to indulge in lazy sexism; it contorts her psychology, her history and her approach to politics. Seeing Margaret Thatcher Whole 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z “Jackson is an awesome virago who delivers her lines like bayonet thrusts,” Time magazine drama critic T.E. Anne Jackson, theater stalwart who teamed onstage with husband Eli Wallach, dies at 90 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z The character's very name is a shorthand for manipulative viragos. "Ratched" gilds pop culture's most famous nurse into something unrecognizable and barely watchable 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z Meredith is a stereotypical virago updated with modern libertarian notions. Review: Geffen Playhouse's 'The Ants' reveals just how perilous the horror genre can be 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z It was someone laying down the law — without worrying that a man would label her a virago or harridan or termagant. Opinion | Hating the Word ‘Hate’ 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z “I have decided to send the feminists, who have always ruined my life, to their Maker … I have decided to put an end to those viragos,” he wrote in his suicide note. The internet is enabling a community of men who want to kill women. They need to be stopped 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z “The virago of Pennsylvania Avenue,” wrote another in the 1990s, an insult Sir Toby uses in Twelfth Night. What will they call Hillary Clinton if she wins? 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z I, wan, ignite virago, tar a snide loser. "Madam, I'm Adam": Meet the World Palindrome Champion 2015-04-04T04:00:00Z It was all of red brick, and looked square and formal enough, with the two wings projecting like the a-kimbo arms of some untamed virago, straight and resolute as a redoubt. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z Neither the tomahawk, which they brandished over her head, nor the scalp of her murdered husband, with which they struck her in the face, could silence the undaunted virago. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z Edith was sorry her friend the fisherman was absent, for the old woman who kept his house was a virago; and, indeed, was sometimes thought insane. Delusion, or The Witch of New England 2012-03-19T02:00:28.267Z This episode recalls the rage of the fish-women of Paris during the Reign of Terror, those unsexed and pitiless viragos of La Halle. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Women had been reduced to the lowest extremes of misery and suffering, had been transformed into viragos, where they once had been pleasant and peaceful; children had died off by scores. A Life's Secret A Novel 2012-02-13T03:00:17.060Z He concludes: “At last this terrible virago has found, not her master, but her mistress, and for many a long day will be incapable of performing at any theatre.” Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z The Prince might say whatever he liked about him; but to call her a virago!... The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z I echoed, in a voice of suppressed rage that brought the little slender virago at once to reason. A Witch of the Hills, v. 2-2 2011-12-15T03:00:17.253Z The loud, deep voice of a virago resounded like a clap of thunder down the narrow stairway. The Cabin [La barraca] 2011-12-01T03:00:23.247Z The girl, pulling up her skirts, began to dance and shout, and to behave like a virago, among the throng of loiterers who were peopling the pavement. A Second Coming 2011-11-29T03:00:16.693Z Can this virago be the loving wife I've come all this way to see? Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z Look at those two viragos there; they flew at each other like wild beasts. Across the Stream 2011-11-05T02:00:11.673Z A nice piece of pretension on the part of such an antiquated virago,' observed Arnold, in a half-whisper. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. II (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:24.180Z And she began to imitate the voice of the virago upstairs with a species of rough humour. The Cabin [La barraca] 2011-12-01T03:00:23.247Z He saw huddled upon the bunk not a poison-tongued, snake-eyed virago, but a woman whose heart was torn with solicitude for the welfare of her child. Snowdrift A Story of the Land of the Strong Cold 2011-10-23T02:00:22.547Z The girls scattered, afraid of the tall, strong virago. In Wild Rose Time 2011-08-01T02:00:13.473Z There was a portentous frown upon her brow; and really, she seemed somewhat of the virago type. The Further Adventures of O'Neill in Holland 2011-07-20T02:00:17.027Z In contrast with these genial products of observation and humour stand the grotesquely hideous personages who play important parts in the machinery of the story, the vicious dwarf Quilp and the monstrous virago Sally Brass. Dickens English Men of Letters 2011-07-13T02:00:19.017Z “Guess so, Elias,” yelled his spouse, a raw-boned masculine virago, who throughout had been wielding a rifle with good effect. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z Nona Moorland was the daughter of a teamster attached to father's command; a brutal, rough man, whose second wife—a selfish, jealous virago—made the step-daughter's life a cruel burden. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z It was a question, for a short time, whether the virago would drown the young men who were trying to save her, or they would succeed in their efforts. Memoirs of Orange Jacobs 2011-05-01T02:00:10.143Z A window opened overhead and from it appeared the head of a. woman, a regular virago, crimson with fury "Stop beating that child at once!" was the indignant mandate. Pope Pius the Tenth 2011-04-26T02:00:21.967Z There, a tumbled heap, lay Mrs. Macfarlane, no longer a defiant virago, but a weak, sickly, elderly woman, partly supported on Joe Kelly’s knee, her face ghastly pale, her arms hanging limp. Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z "You stay right where you are, Teddy dearie," the virago commanded. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z Then the sullen virago appeared in the doorway. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z The heavily-loaded wagon of the nincompoop and the virago was almost constantly mired. Memoirs of Orange Jacobs 2011-05-01T02:00:10.143Z They tried to make the virago a heroine. Anti-Suffrage Essays 2011-03-28T02:00:24.710Z And he gazed in the depths of her spirit, surprised beyond measure to find that God had planted so many goodly flowers therein—even in virago Betsey's soul! Tom Clark and His Wife Their Double Dreams, And the Curious Things that Befell Them Therein; Being the Rosicrucian's Story 2011-02-25T03:01:12.293Z The reception that we experienced at the hands of the virago who owned this comfortless hovel, had been neither hospitable nor flattering. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z Like an ungovernable, high-strung virago, her temper was up, and she threatened secession, and dreamed of extending a new slave empire around the Gulf of Mexico. Project Gutenberg book of Historical Romance of the American Negro 2011-02-11T03:00:26.280Z Sure enough the woman, a gaunt, muscular virago, stood in the door, a rifle at her shoulder, and Harry saw that he could look right into the muzzle. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z It was at this time that the word virago was first used but employed not as now as a mark of disrespect, but on the contrary as a high compliment. The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z A precious small loss that would be though," said Mr. Curtis, in parenthesis—"a stiff, sneering, high-and-mighty old virago! The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z Colette is as slender as a reed, and if Yvonne and I are far from being viragoes in times of peace, we were still weaker after a year of privation and trouble. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z I find there is spirit, courage, a strong will; obstinacy—impracticability—no milksop—a bit of a virago! Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z I believe one of your police has caught our virago single-handed.” The Little Minister The matron of the establishment was a virago of the worst description, mean and bitter-spoken, who grudged her husband his food. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster As soon as he touched her the virago subsided. The Gay Adventure A Romance "The virago is not a becoming rôle, Bobs," he said, and left her. Cinderella Jane There would then be no coquettes, no immodest women, no enlightened viragoes. The Progressionists, and Angela. No, no; 'goodness,' as you call it, don't depend on little Miss Joy, or wickedness on sharp-tempered viragos like you say your aunt is. Little Miss Joy The virago, however, turned a deaf ear to this. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Behind them came a woman escorted by two coarse, red-faced viragoes. The Tremendous Event That night a big masculine-looking nurse came on duty, and she was a perfect virago. The Black Watch A Record in Action In the field she fights like a virago; but her entrance thither was against the desire of the goddess, for it dooms her to die. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 After that there was nothing to do but turn on my heel and leave the virago. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois A mere fighting Amazon, a masculine virago, endowed with a modicum of brute courage and healthy nerves! Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt He made a sign to the two viragoes to lead their prisoner away. The Tremendous Event To such straits was fallen "the first lady of the land"; and this profane virago simply, if somewhat coarsely, expressed a sentiment that was not confined to her or to a thousand like her. Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) Most of Dürer’s biographers have dwelt at great length on the malign influence which Agnes exercised upon his life, representing her as a jealous virago, imbittering the existence of the noble artist. Dürer Artist-Biographies She was an opponent to the virago type of advocates of the emancipation of women who desired to arrogate to themselves what is by natural laws the domain of man. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) She is a virago, who can take care of herself in every exigence. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna The idea of applying any such word as “good woman” to the virago on board the Sea Eagle. Frontier Boys in the South Seas The girl is a weaker vessel, pliant, submissive to the virago's sexual energy, selected from the class of meretricious ing�nues. A Problem in Greek Ethics Being an inquiry into the phenomenon of sexual inversion “They shoot no more; they have no more bullets,” shrieked a virago in the crowd. The Red Symbol Several experiences with the tongue-lashings of176 Southern viragoes had made Si and Shorty less impressed by them than they had been earlier in their service. Si Klegg, Book 3 (of 6) Si And Shorty Meet Mr. Rosenbaum, The Spy, Who Relates His Adventures In the course of it, the little virago is so impertinent, that at last he thrusts her into his pocket; from whence she seems, to those present, to grumble, and complain of her hard treatment. Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses Developed And the virago may soften into the gentleness of a saint as she gives way to the penitence of her own thoughts. The Co-Citizens Keno was no place for him, he saw that very plainly, and it was better to risk the long drive across the desert than to stay with this weeping virago. Shadow Mountain "There he stands!" said the virago, pointing with her extended finger to the hermit. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success From the mental point of view, there are also viragos and men with feminine instincts. The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study Perhaps it was simply that he had a wholesome terror of this undoubted virago. The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills The mother is meant to be and is a repulsive virago, and the father a time-serving and almost vulgar intriguer. Sir Walter Scott Famous Scots Series "Heavens! and I deserted that glorious woman for—a virago!" The Masked Bridal Mrs. Scott was somewhat of a virago, but she voiced the popular thought, and all looked to Scott for an expression of feeling. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success Women are all alike, and the worst viragos are the grand dames. Blue-grass and Broadway At this the old virago howled out some insane maledictions, and urged the crowd on. Among the Brigands A virago, who caused her neighbours great trouble, was frequently cautioned in vain respecting her conduct, and as a last resource she was condemned to walk through the town wearing the brank. Bygone Punishments If she went to spy out the land, she would now have to face the virago in possession. Ghetto Comedies They can't help themselves that their father chose to marry a virago like their stepmother. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney Father an officer in the duke's army, mother something of a virago, both very poor. Pioneers of Science She was their old friend, or rather enemy—the virago herself, and no other! Among the Brigands The whole village looks on at the romance and sides with Martina; for Adam's mother, die wilde Röttmännin, is one of those stormy viragoes I myself have met amongst German women. Home Life in Germany When he spoke hopefully of a possible change, of "something" making their happiness possible, she would turn on him like a little virago. The Beloved Woman Yet the old man always spoke of Edith as a virago after that. A Budget of Christmas Tales by Charles Dickens and Others “The son of a pike, so please you,” he suggested, with a smile that softened the virago’s heart. The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel And there, conspicuous among this crowd, was that identical old woman—that villanous old virago, who had caused all the former trouble, and seemed now bent upon the full accomplishment of her furious purpose. Among the Brigands But here another and still angrier voice—a virago's—broke in from the passage behind, demanding to know if the door was being kept open to invite the whole town. Merry-Garden and Other Stories In the legal circle of Charles the Second's London, Lady King was notable as a virago whose shrill tongue disturbed her husband's peace of mind by day, and broke his rest at night. A Book About Lawyers Failing him again, though I didn't mean to fail, I had to talk with—thee," his voice tripping slightly over the pronoun, "and that virago brought me here to wait. Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life “Nay, the virago volunteered,” he explained, with a look that seemed to supplement speech in the suggestion that it were best to let Mistress Satchell have her own way. The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel But this appearance of the virago and her threats only roused Uncle Moses to fresh determination. Among the Brigands At the rush of our footsteps the virago dropped Meliar-Ann and fled down the passage towards a doorway, through which she burst, screaming. Merry-Garden and Other Stories In a twinkling the virago’s hard teeth closed over his fingers. A Victor of Salamis A certain navvy, who happened to be married to a very violent woman, a regular virago, was asked why he allowed his wife to abuse him, or use such intemperate language. Sketch of Handel and Beethoven Two Lectures, Delivered in the Lecture Hall of the Wimbledon Village Club, on Monday Evening, Dec. 14, 1863; and Monday Evening, Jan. 11, 1864 The landlady declared, with the voice and action of a virago, that at this time of night, the highest guests in the land should not enter her roof upon any terms. Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. A story is told of a cool old sea captain, with a virago of a wife, who met one of these artificial devils in a lonely place. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages "Press-gang be d—d!" he growled, answering the virago's call of warning. Merry-Garden and Other Stories He had at first endeavoured to mollify the virago by offering to pay the amount of any expenses which might have been left unsettled; but even on this score he could obtain no consideration. The Vicar of Bullhampton A half dozen viragoes could not have done better—that is, worse. Our Bird Comrades He wondered what the forces might be which had brought such a daughter to this sloven, this virago. Cavanaugh: Forest Ranger A Romance of the Mountain West Jasper talked, too, to the virago, talked delightfully, about horses and dogs,—he had a charming gift of humorous observation,—talked about hunting and big-game shooting, about trapping, about travel, and, at last, about plays. The Branding Iron But this virago, as Machiavelli named the gallant lady of Forli, was by no means easy to deal with, and she was constantly appealing to Lodovico to settle her disputes. Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497 The wretched, fiendish-looking virago, upon whose face were the most hideous distortions of insanity I had ever witnessed, was none other than the once-powerful tyrannical autocrat, the Great White Queen! The Great White Queen A Tale of Treasure and Treason Frau Hadebusch, virago that she could be when a dubious debtor failed to fulfil his obligations, stormed her way up the steps. The Goose Man It was a woman of masculine mien—a true virago—robust and hale; but whose countenance betrayed the ravage of evil passions rather than time. The Tiger Hunter He had a patriotic hatred for 'the old pirate bred under the English virago, and by her fleshed in Spanish blood and ruin.' Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography Dulcinea, that virago, Well may brag of such a Cid, 220 Now her fame is up, and may go From Toledo to Madrid. Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote I stood upon the defensive between the virago and my sister's chair. Down The River Buck Bradford and His Tyrants A virago meant a bluestocking, but was a term of respect for a learned woman. Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals “Maria Santissima!” exclaimed the virago, as she retreated before the angry menace of her husband. The Tiger Hunter But instantly the woman was transformed into a cursing and swearing virago. The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols The accepted one was an admirable travesty of the dénouement of Ibsen's "Doll's House," representing a buxom middle-aged virago leaving the house of her diminutive hen-pecked husband, whose "birdie" she declines any longer to be. The History of "Punch" "You see, she won't say I shook her, or did any such awful thing," said the virago, triumphantly. Down The River Buck Bradford and His Tyrants She was once a free one at joking with, and rallying the young men about; but now how like a virago she looked! and her tongue was sharp as a two-edged sword. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866 “Ah!” exclaimed the virago, “if you had only as much courage as intelligence, Señor Bocardo!” The Tiger Hunter And then the virago sauntered back into the kitchen, leaving her guest to go where he liked. The Day of Wrath "You are mistaken, madam," said Solling; "I am no vagabond, but a passenger by the Halle mail, and"— "What brings you here, then?" interrupted the virago; "the Halle mail is far enough off by this." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXVI. October, 1843. Vol. LIV. That virago of a matron told me this morning that if she’d been in her place, she’d have run away years ago. The Lady of the Basement Flat “Mind your own business, young man!” snapped the virago. Ruth Fielding Down East Or, The Hermit of Beach Plum Point Lord Lovat swore that he would not submit to be tormented by a virago in this way. The Billow and the Rock The furious virago gazed at her with gnashing teeth. The Day of Wrath In fact, the Fullah damsel—half acting, half in reality—played the virago so finely, that her husband, after exhausting arguments, promises and supplications, sent her back to her kindred with an insulting message. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver You may learn elsewhere with what rejoicing the royal army welcomed the Queen's arrival, how courage quickened at sight of the generous virago. Chivalry Bushy hair of a dirty yellow color hung in a confused mass over the shoulders of the virago, and her blue cloth jacket and woollen dress were full of grease spots. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II The voice of the virago contracted to an intensity of venom I have never heard the equal of. The Trail of '98 A Northland Romance During the virago's muttered discourse the bolder spirits among the mob had gradually flitted back again into the courtyard. The Day of Wrath The wrath of the virago was instantly kindled, while her horrid face gleamed with that devilish ferocity, which, in some degree is lost by Africans who dwell on our continent. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver He was astounded at the impudence of the knave who dared to call Aurora a virago. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I The virago poured a few drops of a watery liquid in a spoon and approached Louison. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II He declared that they originated with that abominable virago, Mrs. Stantiloup. Dr. Wortle's School "Now you will be able to have a talk with him if you like," said the virago. The Day of Wrath When Ormond was sober, his pride commonly restrained him from allowing the women to molest his leisure; so he quietly turned from the virago and ordered her out of the store. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver “I came to inquire for my old friend—I’m so grieved; I was not aware—Mr Aspel—” “Give me my bird, I say!” demanded the virago. Post Haste When he returned he found the virago awaiting him at the door. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II And I am to turn them out into the cold because of a virago such as she is? Dr. Wortle's School With a hiss of rage the virago rushed upon him with the frantic idea of plunging her knife in his heart. The Day of Wrath “Do you mean to insinuate that I am not a respectable person, sir?” said a fierce-looking virago, rubbing her fist against Vanslyperken’s nose. Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend It was curious to see the interesting young woman, as she still was, embracing the tall, gaunt, weather-beaten virago, as Mrs King appeared to be. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea The next minute the virago was on the way. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II “Unless,” he added, “these viragoes of women are keeping him, out of spite.” The Lost Middy Being the Secret of the Smugglers' Gap He had seen the convulsions of the stony-hearted squire in the midst of his fetters, he had seen the tender child collapse beneath the touch of the horrible virago, and he had fulfilled his mission. The Day of Wrath “You call yourself a gentleman, and not drink the health of the lady of the house!” cried virago Mrs Slamkoe. Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend She is a true virago, and though somewhat restrained by respect for him, she evinced a sturdy design to remain here through the winter, or at least for a considerable time longer. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 100, February, 1866 Just then the virago returned with the doctor. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II Half-a-dozen Pennsylvanian viragos surrounded and assailed me with their united tongues to a deafening degree. Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863 The defiant features of the virago were illuminated by the candle which the child now held again in her hand. The Day of Wrath “Bravo! that’s spoken like a man,” cried the virago, giving Vanslyperken a slap on the back which knocked the breath out of his body. Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend No sooner is the ceremony over, than the boy-wife assumes the character of a virago of loud and ceaseless tongue. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 Instead of giving the virago an answer, Fanfaro looked sharply at her. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II You see I presume to involve myself, as if, in some sort, the interesting little virago belonged to me. The "Ladies of Llangollen" as Sketched by Many Hands; with Notices of Other Objects of Interest in "That Sweetest of Vales" "Oh, I'm to take myself off, eh!" cried the virago defiantly. The Day of Wrath Subsequently she was known—to quote Marino Sanuto's words—as "a courageous woman and cruel virago." Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day Morose is so delighted with the phenomenon that he consents to marry the prodigy; but the moment the ceremony is over, the boy-wife assumes the character of a virago, whose tongue is a ceaseless clack. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 "It was your own fault," continued the virago. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II He had a wife who was a noted virago. The Kentucky Ranger The virago smiled and twiddled the knife between her fingers. The Day of Wrath During the Renaissance she was called a virago, a title which was perfectly complimentary. Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day "Well, then tell her not to meddle with me again," said the virago, shaking a stick at the child. Little Ferns For Fanny's Little Friends The woman hurried into the house, and Anselmo handed the invalid's daughter the medicine he had bought and waited for the return of the virago. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II How often I could have shot it at the virago, who was disturbing the peace of the village; and on whom my vituperation, which fell like a shot without powder, made no impression! My New Curate "Then I will take the oath," cried the virago, and, raising her muscular right arm heavenwards, she cried: "No harm shall come to the child, so help me, God!" The Day of Wrath At that time a virago was a woman who, by her courage, understanding, and attainments, raised herself above the masses of her sex. Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day "Ay; the young lady must have a spirit, then, I should judge, if she defies such a virago as you describe this woman to be." Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems When Mrs. Vine, a very vile, vinegar-tongued, vixenish virago, abused her neighbors to the wee, wiry, weird, widow woman, the Widow Wiggins' wonderful cat would mew. Queer Stories for Boys and Girls The flava virago of Ovid becomes in India a lotus white and pure as her own celestial smile. Bubbles of the Foam It was rumored that his fiancée had married him against his will, that she was a virago and a termagant. Captain Jinks, Hero They say she was a virago, a vixen and a shrew, Who scolded poor old Socrates until the air was blue. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume V. (of X.) Curran was passing the quay at Cork where this virago held forth, when, stopping to listen to her, he was requested to "go on ou' that." Irish Wit and Humor Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell The deacon's wife grew sick, and the vile, vinegar-tongued, vixenish virago said that the deacon was an old brute. Queer Stories for Boys and Girls He understood in that moment how a man might actually wish to strike a nagging virago of a woman, no matter how beautiful. The Golden Silence Before going any further, before you read my story, I want you to know that the cursed virago whom you saw buried in the cottonwood was not your real mother. The Boss of the Lazy Y His neighbour, Lampriscus, cursed by two daughters, one of whom is frightfully ugly while the other is a virago, consults him about their marriages. The Growth of English Drama She was a virago of the first order, very able with her fist, and still more formidable with her tongue. Irish Wit and Humor Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell And so the vile, vixenish virago wished the cat was dead. Queer Stories for Boys and Girls The heroine, it must be acknowledged, is much of the virago throughout, and the prince rather of the softest; but the tale could not be otherwise told. Early Reviews of English Poets Shrinking back as far as possible from the blaze, we listened in amused wonder to the tongue of this seemingly untamed virago, who, nevertheless, proved to be the kindest-hearted of women. Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes of the Civil War It was doubtful if the virago heard the request. Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' “Stay, Belle,” said the man, putting himself before the young virago, who was about to rush upon me, “my turn is first.” Isopel Berners The History of certain doings in a Staffordshire Dingle, July, 1825 The study of these viragos scales down our rating of the master. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters Sir Patrick Ross, no doubt, will take care how he intercedes farther for so formidable a virago! The History of Mary Prince A West Indian Slave Luckily for him, when in England, he lived somewhere far away in Leytonstone, with a maiden sister ten years older than himself, a fearsome virago twice his size, before whom he trembled. Tales Of Hearsay Bitter quarrels and recriminations ensued, and the jealous ravings of Catarina's princely admirer were more than matched by the fierce sarcasms and shrill clamor of the beautiful virago. Great Singers, First Series Faustina Bordoni To Henrietta Sontag And ever an anon, with crapulous glee, Grinned homage to viragoes on the shore. Adventures in Criticism The Serjeant disappeared promptly, but the old virago caught a glimpse of his retreating figure. The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood This final scene brings out a flood of the most violent vituperation from this veritable virago, some of it exceedingly low in tone. Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence "Would you have me go scolding and gesticulating at every foreign fellow I meet with, and become notorious throughout Elvas as the British virago?" The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters The modest virgin, the prudent wife, or the careful matron, are much more serviceable in life, than petticoated philosophers, blustering heroines, or virago queens. Many Thoughts of Many Minds A Treasury of Quotations from the Literature of Every Land and Every Age It is not the virago, the wounds of a sharp tongue are hard enough to bear, but there is a balm for them. A String of Amber Beads The wrathful virago carried her appeal to Murray in Quebec, who, she said, had passed many officers under the rod and Fraser found himself called upon to explain the matter. A Canadian Manor and Its Seigneurs The Story of a Hundred Years, 1761-1861 In accordance with her constant mood, the ordinary speech of a virago has a piercing quality quite opposite to that softness indicative of placidity. Essays on Education and Kindred Subjects Everyman's Library She smiled grimly to watch Mrs. Macanany and viragoes like her pouring oil on the flames and drumming the weak-kneed up and screaming against "blacklegging" as a thing accurst. The Workingman's Paradise An Australian Labour Novel If she become as jealous of his books as other wives might be of his mistresses, she may act the virago even over his innocent papers. Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions It belonged to Mrs Climoe, possibly the champion virago of Polpier, and a woman of her word—a woman who never missed an opportunity to make trouble. Nicky-Nan, Reservist Look at them!" shrieked the virago, "shivering like rabbits. His Grace of Osmonde Being the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of A Lady of Quality Strange that to rave and rant, like scullion storm, Like low virago scold, should seem "good form" To our Society Simians, when one name Makes vulgar spite oblivious of its shame! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, October 1, 1892 A perceptible growth of hair lent a somewhat repulsive appearance to a face which at best had a great deal of the virago in it. The Workingman's Paradise An Australian Labour Novel I'm the 'red-headed old virago' next door to you, whose scoundrelly little boys are always reaching through the fence and picking your flowers. More Toasts A cat-and-dog squabble between a rustic Lothario and some local virago did not excite me so intensely as it seemed to excite my companions. The Green Eyes of Bâst The strength of the old-fashioned virago was in her muscles. Prose Fancies He mistook the initial—pleaded warmly for the opposing Smith, and glowingly described the disgraceful conduct of the veriest virago a legal adviser ever had the pain of speaking of. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 21, 1841 The woman who couldn't get on with you must be a virago. Septimus "Shut up, and mind yore own business," answered the virago, swiftly turning the barrel of her weapon upon me. The Way of a Man Why, the very ponies in front of Memorial Hall pull with extra vim against their virago jockeys and flap their little brass wings in indignation at the thought. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 102, June, 1876 The new virago, however, hates above all things to be reminded of her womanhood, which she is constantly engaged in repressing with Chinese ferocity. Prose Fancies This was the language, it appeared to Mr. Roscorla, of a virago; only, viragoes do not ordinarily have tears in their eyes, as was the case with Mabyn when she finished her indignant appeal. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 88, April, 1875 The fellow was as angry as the virago, his wife, who explained noisily how the three strangers had got into the park. The Magician Now it descended on the ship like a fierce-scolding virago, then rushed on with wild, shrieking dissonance. Half A Chance There was then a young woman in Bristol, of good parentage, but an unmitigated virago; her family were thoroughly ashamed of her temper and her exploits. Willis the Pilot What chance indeed would he have with our modern viragoes of the brain, the mighty daughters of the pen? Prose Fancies Every one was still chatting of the episode of the young virago. Gordon Keith Come on, then, plague, war, famine and viragos! Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II Just as we entered the square, a scuffle took place between two viragos about a disputed right to a washtub, and immediately the whole community was in a hubbub. Tales of a Traveller Some neighbours, a wretched crew, came to see my virago; I got drunk, too, with them, and I blackguarded you poor children for all I was worth. The Chorus Girl and Other Stories One is quite ready to admit that probably our virago looks in her glass as seldom as possible. Prose Fancies Our ladies can give their dearest up to death when the State calls on them, but they will never be like the odious viragoes of the Roman circus. The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour At the call of some loud-mouthed patriot, or on the instigation of some screaming virago, a small body of dancing, swearing patriots would move away bent on mischief which would probably end in bloodshed. The Light That Lures After his bride was his he found he had won a virago, one who cared nothing for art or for her husband's ideals, if only she could have enough money to spend. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians I was lying down—I'd had a drop —my virago bounced out at the young people with her face crimson, . The Chorus Girl and Other Stories Jezebel, n.virago, she-devil, fury, Gorgon, termagant. jibe, v. Putnam's Word Book I saw the billet of wood, and really felt less resentment at the old virago who had offended us. A Residence in France With an Excursion Up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland This brought out a bit of virago through her induced blondness, but all the same it italicized her, just as the crescent of black court plaster exclaimed at the whiteness of her back. The Vertical City The Juno of Argos is a virago; the Athena of Athens grotesque, the Athena of Corinth is insipid; and of Thurium, sensual. The Queen of the Air Being a Study of the Greek Myths of Cloud and Storm Without a word he listened to the virago dropping hints about there being in this world cruel, heartless children who abandon their parents. The Chorus Girl and Other Stories Jezebel, fury, virago, termagant. sheen, n. shine, luster, gloss, brightness, splendor. sheep, n. Putnam's Word Book "Bravo! that's spoken like a man," cried the virago, giving Vanslyperken a slap on the back which knocked the breath out of his body. Snarleyyow Little Asako had nothing in common with the argumentative heroines of Bernard Shaw or with the desperate viragos of Ibsen, to whom Sadako felt herself spiritually akin. Kimono "Do you think," shrieked the irate virago, "that I will allow my daughter who is studying French, Latin, Greek, and German to wash your dirty dishes?" The Gentleman from Everywhere Borenka," he said in an ingratiating voice, "if my virago begins saying anything, don't take any notice . . . and behave to her, you know, affably. The Chorus Girl and Other Stories Antonym: host. vitiate, v. debase, corrupt, demoralize, contaminate, deprave, spoil. vitiation, n. debasement, corruption, demoralization, depravation, contamination. vixen, n. virago, scold, shrew, termagant, Tartar, Xantippe, spitfire. voice, n. utterance, speech; vote, choice, election, suffrage. Putnam's Word Book "Do you mean to insinuate that I am not a respectable person, sir?" said a fierce-looking virago, rubbing her fist against Vanslyperken's nose. Snarleyyow The Emperor at the head of Europe, and encompassed with mimic Roman eagles, tied to the apron-strings, of a bigoted and jealous virago. Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume II One woman whipped little May secretly with a stick; but the victim's wonderful lungs aroused my mother who, reinforced by the entire family, overpowered the virago, and sent her off on the next train. The Gentleman from Everywhere "He doesn't like our ways," sighed the "virago." The Chorus Girl and Other Stories If the viragoes had their way, men and women would in course of time revert to the condition of the lowest savages, differing only in their organs of generation. Primitive Love and Love-Stories "You call yourself a gentleman, and not drink the health of the lady of the house!" cried virago Mrs Slamkoe. Snarleyyow You have been a virago only because you feared you were not to get it. Tommy and Grizel Scarcely was I seated at the table when the alarm-bell rang, and, being officer of the day I ran over to inquire the cause, and found the powerful young virago, our prisoner, enjoying herself hugely. The Gentleman from Everywhere "Well, did you get it?" one of them, apparently the "virago" herself, asked abruptly. The Chorus Girl and Other Stories Yet there are viragoes who have had the indecency to call gallantry an "insult to woman." Primitive Love and Love-Stories I envy him on Miss Howe's account: for if I have a right notion of this Hickman, it is impossible that that virago can ever love him. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 7 Suddenly the virago stopped as though she were shot, and her fierce countenance froze into an appearance of terror, as well it might. Colonel Quaritch, V.C. A Tale of Country Life You may learn elsewhere with what rejoicing the royal army welcomed the Queen’s arrival, how courage quickened at sight of the generous virago. Chivalry My virago always gives me a dressing over the races, but I go. The Chorus Girl and Other Stories Though there were a number of learned viragoes, there is "absolutely no evidence" that women in general received the compliment and benefit of an education. Primitive Love and Love-Stories Had he foreseen the sequel, he would doubtless have greatly preferred Siberia, for his wife was a virago, and collaborated with his ill-health to guide him to the madhouse. The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2 "I know nothing about him," said the virago; "I never saw him before." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXII She went around like a virago and scolded nearly every one in her department. For Gold or Soul? The Story of a Great Department Store I shouldn't make it one of your hoity-toity vixenish viragoes. The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan Honors paid to such viragoes are honors to masculinity, not to femininity. Primitive Love and Love-Stories This hag was a reputed witch and fortune-teller, and acted as president of the young viragos, several of whom, it was afterwards ascertained, belonged to the first families of Rome. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 2 Well, it took me five minutes, and perhaps ten, to separate those two viragoes. Selected Writings of Guy De Maupassant He knew, too, that women cannot hurl projectiles without looking like viragos and fools. The Shuttle But the old man could not summon up the strength of mind to be quit of this succubine virago. She Stands Accused In this she was quite unlike the rest of the girls and women of the Folk, who were born viragos. Before Adam Our way we bend To Pallas, and the sacred hill ascend; There prostrate to the fierce virago pray, Whose temple was the landmark of our way. The Aeneid English It met its persecutor with a shriek, almost exactly like that of an angry virago. The Island of Doctor Moreau He would have crimsoned to the eyes, no doubt, and fled from the virago. Way of the Lawless I pity him for the prospect he has with such a virago! Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 Besides the female being in her appearance quite a virago, if you take her stooping into the account, she is at least two inches taller than her lover. The Letters of Robert Burns "Well?" she said, her arm immediately flung up to the virago's akimbo and her foot sliding in between the door. Star-Dust "Now meet thy fate," th' incensed virago cried, And drew a deadly bodkin from her side. The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems Like many a woman who was a virago at heart, Anne had a perfect passion for domestic matters, for economy, for managing a house. Love's Shadow In process of time, Lord Glistonbury was driven to his home again by the united torments of a virago mistress and the gout. Tales and Novels — Volume 05 Mystery needs no puckered virago, nor bully in the sulks. Earthwork out of Tuscany Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett She is a perfect virago; and yet, in spite of her diabolical temper, I must call her my darling and my love. The Learned Women The young girl had shown herself a virago. The Living Link A virago in New London, more openly courageous, threw scalding water on the head of the tithingman who came to collect the minister's rate. Sabbath in Puritan New England "Yes, again; but," says Titbottom when he hears the remark, "how, if one's grandmother were a shrew, a termagant, a virago?" Prue and I Ah, you coolly come, with that virago on your arm, to make a fool of me before everyone. L'Assommoir But the matchless courage of the fair virago! the magnanimity of Calista's soul! Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister A grey virago, locks a-flutter, fell on her knees in the path of the mob. The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea She is a true virago, and, though somewhat restrained by respect for him, she evinced a sturdy design to remain here through the winter, or at least for a considerable time longer. Passages from the American Notebooks, Volume 1 Just as we entered the square, a scuffle took place between two viragoes about a disputed right to a washtub, and immediately the whole community was in a hubbub. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography There she is on her back, the virago! L'Assommoir She was furious; her husband stood dumb; her virago tongue hissed the truth; and Joan, listening, knew that it was the truth. Lying Prophets Even at that distance the ship had something of the dishevelled appearance of a virago after a street-fight. The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea And these were the children: Janet was a religious fanatic and a virago, She debated religion with her husband for ten years, Then he refused to talk, and for twenty years Scarcely spoke to her. Toward the Gulf Now she could only remember the treatment she had received at his hands—the insult, the outrage, and his audacity in thus coming on her by surprise stung and roused all the virago in her. Fan : the story of a young girl's life It's for that that you're drinking and bawling inside there with your viragoes. L'Assommoir It is true that the spectator is more interested in Rip than in his wife, and that she is made a virago. From the Easy Chair — Volume 01 The privateer, her foretop in flames, was dishevelled as a virago after a street fight; while great white clouds puffing out of the frigate's quarter-gallery told that she was afire. The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea "Then you do not fear to follow?" said the virago, bending on him a look of death, such as that with which a hawk looks at his prey ere he pounces. Rob Roy — Volume 02 The audience already knows all that the angry virago can say to her master; and of course no discussion of the merits of the case is possible between these two. Play-Making A Manual of Craftsmanship I gave them a character of that virago; and intimated, 'that for a head to contrive mischief, and a heart to execute it, she had hardly her equal in her sex.' Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 5 This old woman was a perfect virago—an "embodied storm." Dahcotah Life and Legends of the Sioux Around Fort Snelling "Ah," interrupted a virago, hardier than her companions, "but on the 14th of July you would have besieged and bombarded the city; and on the 6th of October you wanted to flee to the frontier." The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France I am ashamed to have this hinted to me by this virago. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 Her face was like the face of a virago, her eyes blazed, her cheeks were as pale as death save for one hectic spot of colour. The Cinema Murder It was only by mob misunderstanding that the suffragettes were conceived as viragoes, just as it was only by mob misunderstanding that the members of the Society of Friends were conceived as desperadoes. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 21 The Recent Days (1910-1914) The Vicar of Wakefield," who says: "The modest virgin, the prudent wife, and the careful matron, are much more serviceable in life than petticoated philosophers, blustering heroines, or virago queens. The Book of Household Management Insolence shown to the queen by a virago. The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France How comes it to pass, that I cannot help being pleased with this virago's spirit, though I suffer by it? Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 Revers at the edge of overdress and on the virago sleeves are now of flame color, a Spanish pink, but were originally scarlet, I am sure. Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) A Scottish virago has been know to dash out the brains of a wounded enemy with her keys; and the intelligence that the good dames had come so well furnished, filled the Council with panic. A Book of Golden Deeds Instantly the black virago would be on her feet confronting him and pouring out a torrent of her foulest expressions and deadliest curses. Far Away and Long Ago If youre going to be an unsexed Cambridge Fabian virago, I'll treat you as my intellectual equal, as I would treat a man. Fanny's First Play I don't know; you have no idea what a virago I am when I am mad. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck "That she is proud, and passionate, and sudden of temper—in a word, a virago!" The Broad Highway "You are a regular virago, are you not, my dear woman?" he said. Felix O'Day I'm ashamed of you!—screaming and crying like a virago! Innocent : her fancy and his fact "If I were you I would see my sister in spite of all the old viragos in Exeter," said Mrs. Trevelyan. He Knew He Was Right If it had come from Lady Aylmer I could have laughed at it, because I believe Lady Aylmer to be an overbearing virago, whom it is good to put down in every way possible. The Belton Estate He must have been begotten under an evil star, and nursed by a virago. The Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter "It's a shame for him to come storming here, agin a lone widdy, so it is," said a virago, who seemed well able, like the widow herself, to take her own part. The Kellys and the O'Kellys For the first time in her life Rachael could have played the virago, could have raged and stamped, could have made him absolutely afraid to misuse her so. The Heart of Rachael Following like the wind, she reached the dwelling of the virago as she entered and dashed the child upon the floor. The Lights and Shadows of Real Life "As if I wasn't an honest woman," continued the virago, following Mrs. Lane. Married Life; Its Shadows and Sunshine The tones of the virago were full of contempt. Lizzy Glenn or, The Trials of a Seamstress "Bestir yourself, then, and lay out the table, for the coach can't stay long," cried the virago, seizing a frying-pan from the wall, and preparing it for the reception of eggs and ham. Roughing It in the Bush Under the displeased glances of the virago we place the old door on a couple of barrels. Under Fire: the story of a squad Would you believe that a sister of that silly little Miss. French has just been here—a downright virago—declaring that the girl has been led astray, and that I am responsible for it? In the Year of Jubilee Not every young woman would brave, without trepidation, a virago who had cracked a hard-bitten warrior's head with a poker. The Red Planet And to propitiate that royal virago, I dare not revenge myself! Prince Eugene and His Times She was only a coarse-tongued virago, but even Anna, who had shrunk from her, felt a little mollified and touched as she saw how tenderly the rough hand rested on the child's curls. Herb of Grace She felt her courage leaving her—she must be rid of this fearful band of viragos at any price. Joseph II. and His Court It was the awful presence of Mrs Hatton; a tall, bearded virago, with a file in her hand, for that seemed the distinctive arm of the house, and eyes flashing with unbridled power. Sybil, or the Two Nations "If there was any men about, they wouldn't see a decent young man turned into a criminal under their very eyes," cried a virago, looking round for a champion. Jonah Even the honest friendship between him and the remarkable woman he calls his "viragos" gives him many a pleasant hour. A Woman-Hater She looked a handsome virago as she battled with the powerful horses, which plunged and kicked while the wagon rocked among the ruts. The Girl from Keller's "Then you can go as you came!" exclaimed the virago. Joseph II. and His Court Such was the woman whom Sanuto has called "great-souled, but a most cruel virago," who now shut herself into her castle to defy the Borgia. The Life of Cesare Borgia He was certainly glad that he had not succeeded in restoring to the place the father of that virago who had so audaciously outraged all decency in his person, and was so far satisfied. Barchester Towers He said he was sure both girls disliked his virago in their hearts, so he had compelled them to spend an hour together, without any man to soften their asperity. A Woman-Hater He believed her to be simply a vulgar, interfering, brazen-faced virago. The Last Chronicle of Barset Jefferson was incensed at their conduct, but put the blame upon Mrs. Merry, whom he characterized privately as a "virago who has already disturbed our harmony extremely." Jefferson and His Colleagues; a chronicle of the Virginia dynasty When the virago spoke, her voice was calm, compared with what it had been before, even mild. The Midnight Queen But the accusation against the baronet, whom she apparently loved, changed her into a voluble virago. The Green Mummy "Saddled with a virago FOR LIFE!" shouted Vizard, with a loud defiance that seemed needless, since nobody was objecting violently to his being saddled. A Woman-Hater No doubt she was a virago, a woman who could not control her temper for a moment! The Last Chronicle of Barset I thought of his wife whom his mother had repeatedly described to me as a "meat-ball face" and a virago, and of his home which I had always pictured as hell. The Rise of David Levinsky With which the royal virago made an imperious motion for her attendant sprites in gossamer white to precede her, and turned with her accustomed stately step to follow. The Midnight Queen A moment later she burst like a beautiful virago into the courtyard. The Trampling of the Lilies Who but a soi-disant woman-hater would pick up a strange virago and send his sister to her with twenty pounds? A Woman-Hater Josephte was a short, stout virago, with a turned-up nose and a pair of black eyes that would bore you through like an auger. The Golden Dog Altogether she was far from the virago or "witch" her mother-in-law had described her to be. The Rise of David Levinsky The dove had suddenly changed to a hawk; the child-girl into an antique virago; the spirit hitherto dimly outlined in her face, of some shrewish Garcia ancestress, came to the fore. The Story of a Mine Coldly he eyed this golden-haired virago now, and looked in vain for some trace of her wonted beauty in the stormy distortion of her face. The Trampling of the Lilies He burst in on them, crying, "There—the prayers of this congregation are requested for Harrington Vizard, saddled with a virago." A Woman-Hater Her face was inartistic—that of a peevish virago. A Room with a View Others consist of low women under the command of Th�roigne de M�ricourt, a virago courtesan, who assigns them their positions and gives them the signal for hooting or for applause. The French Revolution - Volume 1 He was certainly glad that he had not succeeded in restoring to the place the father of that virago who had so audaciously outraged all decency in his person; and was so far satisfied. Barchester Towers A half-dozen of those unsexed viragos produced by the Revolution, in filthy garments, red bonnets and streaming hair, were marching by to the raucous chorus of the "Ca ira!" The Trampling of the Lilies Madame had caught that sneer, and she swung round upon him now with the vehement fury of a virago. Bardelys the Magnificent; being an account of the strange wooing pursued by the Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, marquis of Bardelys... Why do men marry viragoes, pimply girls with incipient moustaches? Tea-Table Talk His wife was a great masculine virago, who had all the air of having frequented the slaughter-house. Travels through France and Italy The title 'virago,' which is an equivocal compliment in the present day, then implied nothing but praise. The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy Could this tired child be the virago against whom she had sworn vengeance? The Path of the King "I marry when I please," said the virago. Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau It certainly would have been better for Tartarin to have had to deal with a lioness in fury than this old virago. Tartarin of Tarascon For my part, I would rather be condemned for life to the gallies, than exercise the office of a cicisbeo, exposed to the intolerable caprices and dangerous resentment of an Italian virago. Travels through France and Italy Oh, if that is it," cried poor Campian, "give her ten, give her ten, brother Pars—Morgans, I mean; and take care of your shins, Offa Cerbero, you know—Oh, virago! Westward Ho!, or, the voyages and adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the county of Devon, in the reign of her most glorious majesty Queen Elizabeth To think that my love lay helpless there in the hands of those wretches; and to think that her lover lay helpless here in the supervision of this vile virago! Dead Men Tell No Tales The virago overheard him,—for in paroxysms of passion the organs are either paralyzed or trebly acute,—and she forthwith applied to Celestin's ear the most vigorous blow that ever resounded in a Parisian perfumery. Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau There is no hint of the virago here, and even the tone of sarcasm is superficial. Little Masterpieces of Autobiography: Actors Her vengeance wreaked, the virago rose and stalked triumphant as Minerva, back to some cryptic domestic retreat at the rear. Whirligigs But Lydon, feeling ashamed at his present position, and endeavoring in vain to shake off the grasp of the virago, slipped his hand into his girdle, and drew forth a short knife. Last Days of Pompeii I saw her shrink, virago as she was. Dead Men Tell No Tales Why, man, he's a very devil; I have not seen such a virago. Twelfth Night His own woman was of the party—a veritable giantess, a virago of the first magnitude—and she was evidently the only thing in the world of which Usanga stood in awe. Tarzan the Untamed On Taylor's asking what it was, the chairman answered: "The lecturer was seized by a virago on the stage." Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 2 Fortunately for the human race, the campaigns of these indignant viragoes will come to naught. In Defense of Women All he discovered was a strange, fat woman, a sort of virago, who had, apparently, been put in as a caretaker by the man of affairs. The Arrow of Gold A Story Between Two Notes |
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