| 单词 | Virgilia |
| 例句 | There she found Virgilia, the wife of Caius, with his mother, and also his little children. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z The scene before the city gates is evidently that in which Volumnia and Virgilia plead with the victorious warrior to refrain from his fell purpose of destruction. Music: An Art and a Language Yet it was hard to leave thy wife and babe— Virgilia and thy little one—hard to break The bonds that held thee to them: Rome grew dear— Most dear for their sweet sake. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 6 June 1848 And in her speech to the gentle Virgilia, who is weeping her husband's banishment— Leave this faint puling! and lament as I do In anger—Juno-like! Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical Then Virgilia and the children came up and kissed him, and all the noble ladies in the train burst into tears and bemoaned the peril of their country. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Volumnia said, 'We will go with you:' and Virgilia took her young children with her, and they all went to the camp of the enemy. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z Having spoken thus, she took Virgilia and her children, and proceeded, in company with the other women, to the Volscian camp. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I Virgilia.—For the most part greenhouse shrubs, requiring to be grown in a compost of loam, peat, and sand. Gardening for the Million Then Virgilia, his wife, and his children, came forward and kissed him, and all the noble ladies in the train burst into tears and bemoaned the peril of their country. Good Stories for Holidays Rising, and bidding the other noble ladies to accompany her, she proceeded to the house of Volumnia, the mother of Coriolanus, whom she found with Virgilia, his wife, and his little children. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Then Virgilia and his children came up to him and kissed him, and all the noble ladies wept, and bemoaned their own fate and the fate of their country. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z Several people were scattered about in various dusky corners, and Virgilia Jeffreys was no doubt among them. Under the Skylights Virgilia watched her mother, with an anxious look on her young face. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia, turn thy solemness out o' door and go along with us. Coriolanus "It is well thought of; we shall go with you," said Volumnia, and, with Virgilia and her children, the noble matron prepared to seek the camp and tent of her exiled son. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality This was more or less in harmony with Virgilia's parting advice. Under the Skylights "Did his sketches amount to anything?" asked Virgilia, herself reaching for the biscuits. Under the Skylights Virgilia looked straight at her mother and spoke, breaking sharply the silence following the two words of Martius. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia herself was intellectual to excess and cultivated beyond the utmost bounds of reason; indeed, her people were beginning to wonder where in the world they were to find a husband for her. Under the Skylights Not that Virgilia intimidated the men, but that the men disappointed Virgilia. Under the Skylights But Virgilia quickly made it plain that he would not do—not for her, at least. Under the Skylights "What did he do?" asked Virgilia, with all her fine blonde intentness. Under the Skylights It shone upon the young Virgilia and Martius, standing before her, and upon the heavier figure of the lawyer, Aurelius Lucanus, just behind them. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia had always impressed him as a trifle meagre and acidulous, and Elizabeth Gibbons had never impressed him at all; but he instantly caught at the flamboyant and high-charged beauty of little Preciosa McNulty. Under the Skylights Virgilia, after dismissing Daffingdon with the detailed memoranda of her great decorative scheme, went through the vain forms of going upstairs and getting to bed. Under the Skylights Virgilia ate her breakfast soberly enough; she checked all tendency toward expansiveness with her own people, who were sadly earth-bound and utilitarian. Under the Skylights "Do," said Virgilia, now in quite a gale. Under the Skylights Then Virgilia spoke, and her voice was as clear as the sun-down bell which had just rung out its warning from Caesar's Hill. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth It's different when Virgilia is one of four. Under the Skylights And, yes—both Daff and Virgilia, in the midst of this gay chatter, shot certain furtive, sidelong glances whither so many had been sent before. Under the Skylights "We may even be able to sign it to-morrow," he said to Virgilia. Under the Skylights Little had he expected to hear Virgilia Jeffreys taxed with giggling. Under the Skylights Virgilia ate little; the main portions of the food she sent away untouched. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth But Virgilia had known how to execute a cordial grasp with her cold slim hand and how to put a warm friendly look into those cool narrow eyes. Under the Skylights Virgilia had asked Elizabeth Gibbons, from whom she had heard the particulars about the portrait, and whom she hoped to bring round even if she had not succeeded with the girl's father. Under the Skylights Virgilia and Daffingdon had given over all mention of Japan, and had left off the shy, desultory house-hunting that had occupied the spare hours of their engagement. Under the Skylights And if you want to enlarge the scheme," pursued Virgilia, waiving all considerations of trouble, effort and expense, "so as to include coining, money-changing and all that, why, think what you have then! Under the Skylights Virgilia could see them plainly if she lifted her eyes, for they stood high, on the Palatine Hill. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Eudoxia Pence, after receiving the news of Virgilia's engagement, felt more easy in her mind; she knew, now, just what ground she stood on and saw just what she had to do. Under the Skylights Virgilia had dismissed him with no gentle hand—people had smiled over his discomfiture for a week. Under the Skylights She realized that she had rather liked Daffingdon Dill all along and had secretly been hoping that he and Virgilia would hit it off. Under the Skylights And so he spoke to Virgilia one crisp October morning, between the fifth and sixth holes in Smoky Hollow, and awaited in all confidence her reply. Under the Skylights Virgilia was so intent on her thoughts that she did not observe the cat-like approach of her mother's personal slave, the daughter of Alyrus, the porter. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth And when, next morning, Virgilia came round to report the fate of the second decorative scheme she sighed again. Under the Skylights Virgilia saw that what she had to contend against was vanity, and she went away in very low spirits. Under the Skylights "I don't think I've heard as much as that said," replied Virgilia. Under the Skylights Virgilia wanted, in a general way, an intimate and equal companionship, a trafficking in the things that interested her—the higher things, she sometimes called them to herself. Under the Skylights The real cause of my stepmother's illness was Virgilia's declaration that she, too, has adopted the Christian faith. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Nor was Virgilia sure that Daff was proving to be all she had fancied him. Under the Skylights At the same time, Virgilia, in a shaded corner of the library, was sounding Elizabeth for a clew. Under the Skylights "What sort of a thing did he make of it?" asked Virgilia, thinking of the portrait. Under the Skylights "Well, well, Virgilia," said her aunt, as the door closed on Preciosa, "you see more in that girl than I do." Under the Skylights As the lawyer and his children reclined at the triclinium in the cool arcade opening on the garden, Martius narrated to Virgilia his conversation with Hermione that morning in his father's office. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Daffingdon and Virgilia were bidden to the Gibbons dinner, along with the rest. Under the Skylights It's a sop," declared Virgilia; "it's to propitiate us. Under the Skylights Virgilia lingered in the limbo of engagement; impossible to say, now, when matrimony might ensue. Under the Skylights Virgilia, as she again dropped her eyes, was able to reply, this time: "He has." Under the Skylights "What will be the outcome of it all, Virgilia?" Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia found Roscoe Orlando Gibbons in the midst of his plats and charts—he was pushing a new subdivision to the northward; but he gallantly dropped his work at the entrance of a lady. Under the Skylights She felt that she was trapped; Virgilia Jeffreys had set a snare for her once more. Under the Skylights "He's like his brother—just!" said Virgilia to herself. Under the Skylights That evening Dill called again on Virgilia, bringing the Hill-McNulty plan. Under the Skylights The light of that exaltation which filled the martyrs of ancient days with strength to face a shameful and awful death was on Virgilia's face, it was the look of a saint. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth While Morrell collected the men and impressed his very urgent and particular demands upon the intimidated steward, Virgilia, leaving Preciosa, bestowed a few moments' exertions upon Elizabeth Gibbons. Under the Skylights Virgilia gently but decidedly held the girl's father up to reprobation. Under the Skylights "But don't break off the match!" said Virgilia, with a nervous titter. Under the Skylights When Virgilia Jeffreys started her up, she went on because she couldn't stop and because she didn't want to, anyway. Under the Skylights So tall was she that Virgilia's head was almost on a level with that of her stalwart brother. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth They stayed where they always had stayed—close to the ground, whereas Virgilia, with each successive season, soared higher through the blue empyrean of general culture. Under the Skylights But Virgilia was keeping pace with her, was even surpassing her. Under the Skylights "The 'young man'!" laughed Virgilia, dandling a cushion. Under the Skylights Daffingdon and Virgilia passed out through the great row of Ionic columns and down the wide flight of steps into the bare, brown wind-swept landscapes of the park. Under the Skylights All that afternoon, Virgilia sat patiently by her mother's couch. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "How ridiculous!" chirped Virgilia, throwing back her head. Under the Skylights She was not sure that Virgilia knew her well enough to shake her, nor had she supposed that Virgilia was giddy enough to shake anybody. Under the Skylights "And if I come again——" "If?" repeated Virgilia, raising her eyebrows archly. Under the Skylights Then Virgilia took Preciosa up into the bay-window on the landing and set her to sipping her coffee and delicately indicated to her the price she was to pay. Under the Skylights The furniture in Virgilia's room was very simple. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Perhaps on the whole, Virgilia would not be any more unhappy in the home which this old man could give her, than she would be married to some young man whom they would choose. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth At a sign from Aurelius, they carried her away, while Sahira tried to assist Virgilia to calm her mother. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth When he had gone away, and Claudia was in bed, with Virgilia, by her side, the lawyer sat a long time in his little room and thought. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Clearly, in their eyes, she was here for just this once; she would not occur again, and they need not bother Virgilia by asking reasons. Under the Skylights Virgilia drew a long breath and then another. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Claudia, in the excitement of preparing a handsome outfit for Virgilia, forgot the Old One's words entirely and recovered her health marvellously. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth When the Senator gave Virgilia a necklace of diamonds to match those in the diadem sent by Caesar, Claudia felt that her cup was full of happiness. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Even Virgilia was pleased and for the moment, being young and fond of pretty things, forgot that the Christian maiden should be unadorned save by her own modesty. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth But Virgilia had no idea of permitting any such effect as this. Under the Skylights And though I am only a kitchen maid, I can see sometimes sweet Lady Virgilia whom I love. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Now that Virgilia was so occupied that she could not go to the meetings of the Christians, although this had always been difficult for her, he went alone, or joined Hermione and Marcus. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth There came the messenger from the Lady Octavia bearing a pearl anklet as a wedding gift to Virgilia with many greetings and good wishes. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth On the day of the Feast, Virgilia was glad to go out into the fresh air, to leave the seamstresses busy sewing in the inner courtyard. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia's teeth began to feel for her lips, and her eyebrows to draw themselves down in an impatient little frown of disappointment. Under the Skylights Here is thy son, Martius, acting the fool, stubborn, wilful, and now Virgilia must show the same traits. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Early in the morning of the day which they were to pass in the lovely gardens of Octavia, Virgilia ascended a narrow steep staircase and went out upon the flat roof. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth The Old One held a yellow thread suspended from her ivory hook and looked keenly at Virgilia. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth You and the Lady Virgilia are to return home at once. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Suppose she were younger than Virgilia and less expert? Under the Skylights "What has Virgilia done?" he asked, and his tone boded no good to his daughter. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Martius and the Lady Virgilia went to visit the widow of Cantus outside the gate, on the day when the Feast of the Grapes was celebrated. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "There, that is Virgilia, the fair one, yonder, with face upraised," said Alyrus. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth He and Virgilia met here, on the sanded arena, where thousands of persons were gazing at them. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth She was made to study and discuss at the Philomathian Club, of which Virgilia Jeffreys was a shining light, and enjoyed it not at all. Under the Skylights "I will talk with Virgilia," he said, rising. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth That morning early, Aurelius had gone again to the Senator Adrian Soderus, to whom Virgilia had so cruelly been betrothed. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth At least, he would have contributed that much to Virgilia's future happiness. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "Mother!" exclaimed Virgilia, and there was that in her voice which stopped the stream of language, and made Claudia sit up straight and grasp the griffin-heads on the arms of her chair. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "Well, it comes to this, then," said Virgilia. Under the Skylights Virgilia's face was not streaming with tears, as her father had expected to see her. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Long have I suspected that Virgilia had been infected by this poisonous virus, this doctrine of a malefactor. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "Not so, dear mother," said a cheerful voice, "Martius has returned to his father's house, and to thee and Virgilia." Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Seating herself on a granite bench, supported by two carved lions, Virgilia fell into deep thought. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "Would you care very much for that sort of thing?" asked Virgilia. Under the Skylights It was no use to argue with a person who was really scarcely responsible, as Virgilia now appeared to him to be. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Sahira cast angry looks at Virgilia's fair head, bending over her embroidery while she talked cheerfully to her mother. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth When he went away there was a resolution formed in his soul which boded ill to Virgilia. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia knew, however, that the time must come soon when, if she was loyal to her faith, she must refuse to offer outward homage to the pagan gods. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "And then the shower began?" suggested Virgilia, putting her delicate eyebrows through their paces. Under the Skylights Thou wilt clothe the Lady Virgilia in her most costly garments. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "If you permit, we will send Martius and Virgilia to represent us at the feast," added Aurelius. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth In all her seventeen years of life, Virgilia had never been alone outside of her father's house. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth It is hard to be exiled, Virgilia, hard never to see Rome again, Rome, the centre of the world. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "I know, I know," declared Virgilia, ducking her head into her cushion, with the effect of suppressing a shriek of laughter. Under the Skylights "Is it for a feast, Sahira?" asked Virgilia, looking at herself in the long metal mirror, and smiling at the reflection. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth The darkness settled down over Rome and still Virgilia dreamed on, but the dreams were not prophetic; in the visions which she had there were no forebodings of that which was to come. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Alyrus crept out of the rear door of the house about sundown, while Virgilia, her head pillowed on a cushion of soft down, was dreaming of things past. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Through her Lucius had learned that Martius and Virgilia were, also, Christians and, with his usual genius for following people, he had gone behind them to the Christian meeting place. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "I see her grandfather," whispered Virgilia, with the obscure brevity of an oracle. Under the Skylights "For a feast, your father said," replied the slave, leaving Virgilia in her splendor, sitting in the fast-darkening room, alone. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth It is of Virgilia that I would speak. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Of the two evils, marriage for Virgilia was, probably the one which would cause her the least suffering. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth A feast was not unusual in the house of Aurelius, and Virgilia anticipated it with pleasure. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Preciosa, with whom a growing admiration for these abundant decorative details seemed to be overlaying her sense of fun, stopped in her account and then complaisantly gave forth the laugh that Virgilia seemed to expect. Under the Skylights He had said that it was wicked to give so fair a maiden as Virgilia to this old and feeble man. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia's laugh rang out and the group waiting silently for her arrival, heard it. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth There was eating and drinking and merriment, in which Virgilia, in spite of her sadness, tried to join. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia and her mother were clinging to each other. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia, having already resumed her customary facial expression, now took on her usual self-contained manner as well and crossed over to them. Under the Skylights Now, Claudia thanked the gods, the objection had been removed by Virgilia's own fault. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth She was very affectionate to Virgilia and her offense was no more mentioned, nor was she required to worship the gods. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Even Virgilia, herself, grew interested in the preparations for her departure to her husband's house, which had been fixed for a day in November, when the religious ceremony should take place. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia asked her brother after one of these conversations. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth "Yes, yes," responded Virgilia quickly, by way of further encouragement. Under the Skylights This marriage of Virgilia's would bring her and her husband into the first rank of society, a thing for which her soul had longed for many a year. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth They were hemming and drawing threads, draping and cutting the rich material from Tyre which was to form part of Virgilia's wedding outfit. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth The slave looked up and smiled when Virgilia came near, motioning to a pile of cushions. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia stopped and drew a fish in the sand. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth He doubted too whether Virgilia could ever have felt so extreme an interest in the doings of any other man whomsoever. Under the Skylights And all this had been caused merely by a chance meeting with Adrian Soderus, when he had been charmed by Virgilia's lovely face. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth The finished rug which she had made for Virgilia's wedding present lay under the scarlet and white awning on the Terrace. Virgilia or, out of the Lion's Mouth Virgilia and Martius were to be sacrificed, with hundreds of other Christians that afternoon. 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