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Cruelty was there instead, and courage, a desire of masterhood, cunning, and a wish for mischief.

From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony

Cruelty was there instead, and courage, a desire for masterhood, cunning, and a wish for mischief.

From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony

I have kept faithful watch— We are but self-styled lords, and forfeit much Of our asserted masterhood; the birds Make many less mistakes—we used to note The flight of waterfowl in Egypt.

From Montezuma An Epic on the Origin and Fate of the Aztec Nation by Richmond, Hiram Hoyt

The Italian artist, Giotto, once said: "You may judge my masterhood of craft by seeing that I can draw a circle unerringly."

From Music Talks with Children by Tapper, Thomas

In the old days of Rome military 65power had been needed for defence, and successful defence had of course produced aggressive masterhood and increased territory.

From The Life of Cicero Volume One by Trollope, Anthony