long-headed
adjective
long-headedness
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a word derived from
long-headed.
Example Sentences
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They seem to put more emphasis upon smartness, shrewdness, long-headedness, cunning, influence, a pull, than upon downright honesty and integrity of character.
From Pushing to the Front by Orison Swett Marden
The forehead is not very broad, but the head is 'long,' as Scotch people say, and they count long-headedness not only an indication of self-esteem, but of practical shrewdness.
From The Old Masters and Their Pictures For the Use of Schools and Learners in Art by Sarah Tytler
Now, in spite of daring and long-headedness, the captain seemed likely to defeat the youth's present intention of freeing the Señorita da Cordova from his cold, calculating and cruel grip.
From Frontier Boys in Frisco by Wyn Roosevelt
I wish I had some of your long-headedness, I know.
From Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt by Bertram Mitford
His characteristics as a soldier were farseeing judgment and circumspection, a certain long-headedness, as it might be called, and astonishing ability to recover from and ignore a defeat.
From Washington's Birthday by Robert Haven Schauffler
