boatsman
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"The boatsman turned, looked at the fire over his shoulder, and again grasped the oars with an apathetic gesture: "'That is still a long way off,' he murmured.
From Contemporary Russian Novelists by Persky, Serge
Woe to the boatsman who passed the rock at the close of day!
From Legends of the Rhine by Ruland, Wilhelm
Under this was his dining-table, near a very handsome buffet, both made by Grelet of the false ebony, for he was a good carpenter as he was a crack boatsman, farmer, cowboy, and hunter.
From White Shadows in the South Seas by O'Brien, Frederick
"Frieda certainly must be skillful as a boatsman," remarked Miss Phillips, "to be able to come that far."
From The Girl Scouts' Good Turn by Lavell, Edith
Unfortunately the father chose to add an exordium for the benefit of the astonished boatsman still lying on his oars.
From The Bell-Ringer of Angel's by Harte, Bret
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