Alicia

[ uh-lish-uh, uh-lish-ee-uh, uh-lee-shuh, -shee-uh ]

/ əˈlɪʃ ə, əˈlɪʃ i ə, əˈli ʃə, -ʃi ə /

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a female given name, form of Alice.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 7

“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

While happy in his marriage to Alicia, the Baron sighs for a little more fun in his life.
Cheer yourself up with light comedies from another era|Michael Dirda|March 31, 2021|Washington Post
When Alicia explains that the Baron is away on a secret diplomatic mission, Lady Grillyer quickly concludes that something fishy is going on.
Cheer yourself up with light comedies from another era|Michael Dirda|March 31, 2021|Washington Post
Jason Berry received a 1992 Alicia Patterson Fellowship for his coverage of demagogues in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Eli says something very interesting during his conversation with Alicia: “They [voters] want people who are open-minded.”
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism|Regina Lizik|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

At the very least, Alicia needs to position herself as a searcher, like her husband.
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism|Regina Lizik|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
All religions condemn lying, but Alicia Florrick likely will not be elected if she runs as an atheist.
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism|Regina Lizik|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Because of this, no one on her campaign staff will let Alicia run on a platform of truth.
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism|Regina Lizik|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The adventure had surprisingly followed upon the discovery that Alicia had been quite wrong.
Hilda Lessways|Arnold Bennett
The girl's eyes grew wider still during the instant she fixed them upon Alicia in the effort of complete understanding.
Hilda|Sarah Jeanette Duncan
"Such niminy piminy things," said Alicia, contradicting the light of satisfaction in her eyes.
Hilda|Sarah Jeanette Duncan
Lindsay looked instantly, curiously, in the same direction, and Alicia was aware that he also saw.
Hilda|Sarah Jeanette Duncan
Alicia made an effort, odd and impossible enough, to postpone her impressions, even her emotions.
Hilda|Sarah Jeanette Duncan