Synonyms:
Isabella, Queen_Isabella, Isabella_I, Isabella_the_Catholic
Meaning: the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
Usage examples
"Indeed, Isabella, you are too humble.
"Isabella, my brother, and Mr. Thorpe, I declare!
But for particulars Isabella could well afford to wait.
She was always quick and assured: Isabella slow and diffident.
She was ashamed of Isabella, and ashamed of having ever loved her.
No, James should never hear Isabella's name mentioned by her again."
The next morning brought the following very unexpected letter from Isabella:
She resolved on not answering Isabella's letter, and tried to think no more of it.
"My dear Isabella," exclaimed he hastily, "pray do not concern yourself about my looks.
When she had finished it--"So much for Isabella," she cried, "and for all our intimacy!