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  • Once mistress of the seas, she was now the madama of an elegant bordello.

    Waning Genius in Venice Bruce Anderson 2010

  • Ito nararamdaman na parang may isang bagay na hiwalay at naiiba tungkol sa aming kamalayan at ang aming pisikal na katawan. tingin namin ay kaya namin, at madama namin ng karagdagang sa ating sarili kaysa sa kung ano ang aming talino ay maaaring maglaman ng. pang-unawa na ito ay kilala bilang ang "Kartesyan Dualism."

    ideonexus.com »2006» Enero 2006

  • "In her own bedroom, eccellenza -- madama would not think of leaving it; because of the danger of infection."

    Vendetta: a story of one forgotten Marie Corelli 1889

  • He points out its convenient location (duet: "Se a caso madama"); so near the room of the

    A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music Henry Edward Krehbiel 1888

  • As she is about to leave the room, Marcellina meets Susanna, and the two make a forced effort to conceal their mutual hatred and jealousy in an amusing duettino ( "Via resti servita, madama brillante!"), full of satirical compliments and curtsies.

    A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music Henry Edward Krehbiel 1888

  • "I'm going to call you madama," he announced as the result of his labours.

    Whirligigs O. Henry 1886

  • Did you sign those lease-renewal applications yet, madama?

    Whirligigs O. Henry 1886

  • "I never saw her look so with you, dear madama," said the priest with an anxious glance at Florida, who let her fan fall folded into her lap, and sat still.

    A Foregone Conclusion William Dean Howells 1878

  • "It finally appeared best, madama," he said quietly, after a quick, keen glance at Florida, who did not lift her veil.

    A Foregone Conclusion William Dean Howells 1878

  • "Indeed, madama?" asked the priest -- with a painful smile.

    A Foregone Conclusion William Dean Howells 1878

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