Teodora

The 11.5-kilogram green rock was billed as the world's largest emerald and dubbed Teodora, a name that derives from Greek and means "gift from god."

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed DAVID EBNER 2012

Teodora, or "God's Gift," was mined in Brazil, weighs 25 pounds and would make a startling pendant—or door stop.

Riding Brazil's River of Doubt Holly Finn 2012

"Bella Rosa" is the story of Valentine, a 33-year-old apprentice shoemaker to her grandmother, Teodora, who has owned and operated a shoe company for more than 50 years in Greenwich Village.

Entertain Yourself: 2007

Hearing people coming, Teodora hides herself in Ernesto's bedroom, where she is discovered by her husband's attendants.

The Theory of the Theatre Clayton Hamilton

Mercedes, repeats the talk of the town to Teodora, and turns her imagination inward, till it falters in self-questionings.

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Gossip increases, instead of diminishing; and the emotions of Teodora, Don Julián, and himself are stirred to the point of nervous tensity.

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Teodora protest their innocence to Don Severo and to Doña Mercedes.

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Teodora hears the news; and in order to prevent both her husband and Ernesto from endangering their lives, she rushes to Ernesto's rooms to urge him to forestall hostilities.

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He feels an almost filial affection for Don Julián and a wholesome brotherly friendship for Teodora.

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The insidious purpose of the great Gallehault has been accomplished; and Ernesto takes Teodora for his own.

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