Nora

[ nawr-uh, nohr-uh ]

/ ˈnɔr ə, ˈnoʊr ə /

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a female given name, form of Honora.

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.

Why do you think Nora reacted to the life-like dolls of her family that way?
Carrie Coon on ‘The Leftovers,’ That Wild Finale, Her Apocalyptic Visions, and ‘Gone Girl’|Marlow Stern|September 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And, whereas the townspeople start rioting and attacking the chain-smoking cult the Guilty Remnant, Nora is at peace.
Carrie Coon on ‘The Leftovers,’ That Wild Finale, Her Apocalyptic Visions, and ‘Gone Girl’|Marlow Stern|September 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But why do you think Nora wanted to divorce herself from the situation and drive off?
Carrie Coon on ‘The Leftovers,’ That Wild Finale, Her Apocalyptic Visions, and ‘Gone Girl’|Marlow Stern|September 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We interviewed each other and Billy played an extension of me, and Meg played an extension of Nora.
‘When Harry Met Sally’ Turns 25: Director Rob Reiner Reveals the Secrets of the Romcom Classic|Marlow Stern|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

On June 14, 1989, the filmmaking duo of Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron created a romantic comedy for the ages.
‘When Harry Met Sally’ Turns 25: Director Rob Reiner Reveals the Secrets of the Romcom Classic|Marlow Stern|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Thus dismissed, Jim descended the side and was quickly on board the sloop Nora to which he belonged.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
Poor Nora hung her head as she asked in a low voice if Jim really thought her father was engaged in illegal practices.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
The Nora lies becalmed not far from the Goodwin buoy, with her sails hanging idly on the yards.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
Nora felt that her chance had come, and she made up her mind to get her seatmate into trouble, if possible.
The value of a praying mother|Isabel C. Byrum
One girl, Anna, tried secretly to pass her a wet handkerchief, but this Nora quickly caught from her and hid.
The value of a praying mother|Isabel C. Byrum