Susanna

Proper noun

Meaning

A female given name from Hebrew

(biblical) A follower of Jesus (Luke 8:3)

(biblical) A book of the Apocrypha.

Synonyms

Examples

After they discuss the plan, Marcellina and the Countess leave, and Susanna teases Figaro by singing a love song to her beloved within Figaro's hearing (aria: Deh vieni, non tardar – "Oh come, don't delay"). Source: Internet

As Basilio, the slimy music teacher, arrives, the Count, not wanting to be caught alone with Susanna, hides behind the chair. Source: Internet

Caspar, Kepler, pp. 209–20, 227–240 Second marriage On October 30, 1613, Kepler married the 24-year-old Susanna Reuttinger. Source: Internet

At this moment, Susanna re-enters unobserved, quickly realizes what's going on, and hides behind a couch (Trio: Susanna, or via, sortite – "Susanna, come out!"). Source: Internet

Bartolo departs, Susanna returns, and Marcellina and Susanna share an exchange of very politely delivered sarcastic insults (duet: Via resti servita, madama brillante main – "After you, brilliant madam"). Source: Internet

Cherubino leaves that hiding place just in time, and jumps onto the chair while Susanna scrambles to cover him with a dress. Source: Internet

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