book-work
- a variation of bookwork.
Example Sentences
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In proof that the book-work of the eleventh century was not all worthless, we may refer to just one example.
From Illuminated Manuscripts by Bradley, John William
But it was the book-work that made him pucker his brow and press his head with his hands as if to keep it from bursting with the facts he had to jam into it.
From The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales by Connell, Richard
They would have a powerful incentive to progress in their book-work, and the ‘tender’ would be most useful in carrying officers and boys and stores to and from London, and thus save considerable expense.
From The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" by MacGregor, John
Still, it may be questioned whether he ever had any natural aptitude for close, continuous book-work, at least on ordinary and prescribed lines.
From Life of Father Hecker by Elliott, Walter
Study, book-work, and solitary thinking and writing show us only one side of what we study.
From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe
