lady superior
Example Sentences
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She had made a great many promises to the lady superior, but she fancied that the utterance of a few commonplace words of warning relieved her of all further obligations.
From The Count's Millions by Gaboriau, Émile
The maiden generally looks modest and blushing, and needs the assistance of the lady superior, who is not unfrequently obliged to represent her in conversation.
From Another World Fragments from the Star City of Montalluyah by Lumley, Benjamin
"I wish to see the lady superior," he said to the lay sister at the wicket.
From Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
Should one of these be called by the lady superior, he will probably give himself awkward airs, and endeavour to be as little engaging as possible.
From Another World Fragments from the Star City of Montalluyah by Lumley, Benjamin
M. Galpin and the lady superior found him there.
From Within an Inch of His Life by Gaboriau, Émile
