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Jessica, armed with certificates of examinational prowess, got work as a visiting governess.

From In the Year of Jubilee by Gissing, George

A nucleus of vivacious intercourse formed at the spot where young Mr. Chilvers stood amid trophies of examinational prowess.

From Born in Exile by Gissing, George

There was something vague in the prospectus about "examinational successes"—though Woodrow, of course, disapproved of "cram"—and a declaration that the curriculum included "art," "modern foreign languages" and "a sound technical and scientific training."

From Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.

From In the Year of Jubilee by Gissing, George

All secondary and elementary teachers must meet the examinational requirements of the state, which fixes a minimum salary and contributes thereto.

From Germany and the Germans From an American Point of View by Collier, Price