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  • "Signori," said the Grand Judge, rising, "such applause is an insult to the court, and if it be renewed, the trial will be continued with closed doors."

    The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 Various

  • A year's pay for his men, the confidence of the "Signori" of Nona, the acclamations of the Piazza and the Council Chamber at once -- and Molly

    Little Novels of Italy Madonna Of The Peach-Tree, Ippolita In The Hills, The Duchess Of Nona, Messer Cino And The Live Coal, The Judgment Of Borso Maurice Henry Hewlett

  • "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"

    The Lure of the Mask Harold MacGrath 1901

  • "Signori," said the Duke to the Americans, "allow me to present you to my mother, the head of our illustrious family; one who is known, admired and feared throughout Sicily as her Excellenza la Duchessa d'Alcanta."

    Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad 1887

  • "Signori," said she, "I might sooner have put a stop to this atrocious duel, the very idea of which terrifies me; had it not have been so near its completion, you would, perhaps, have denied the intention to fight after all, within a few days.

    The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 Various

  • "Signori," said she, when she saw Monte-Leone and Taddeo preparing to follow her, "I came hither with confidence in the honor of two gentlemen, who, I am sure, will not leave the room until I shall have left.

    The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 Various

  • "Signori," she explained paradoxically, "if I keep my money, I spend it; if I buy this chain, it is always money (_è sempre soldi_)."] and old-fashioned people of the city, who display the finer sort in skeins or strands.

    Venetian Life William Dean Howells 1878

  • "Signori," she said, "it is a relief to meet countrymen and old acquaintances on board this strange ship; and I look to you for protection.

    The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet James Fenimore Cooper 1820

  • "Signori," he shouted, "I will lead the rascally republican away from your port in chase; _that_ will be the most effectual mode of doing you

    The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet James Fenimore Cooper 1820

  • "Signori," said Ghita, naturally, for she had nothing to conceal on this point, "we live on Monte Argentaro, where my uncle is the keeper of the

    The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet James Fenimore Cooper 1820

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