mastery
noun
command or grasp, as of a subject.
masteries
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pluralof mastery.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I cannot see any harm in a knight accosting a lady gently and courteously; nor am I pleased to have you play such masteries before my lady.
From Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Charles Morris
Why, thou cowardly knave, no stronger than a duck, Barest thou try masteries with me a-pluck.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by William Carew Hazlitt
And to show their agility, they tried many masteries upon the ropes of the ship after our mariners' fashion, and appeared to be very strong of their arms and nimble of their bodies.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 by John Rudd
To this rough salutation the Duke of Lancaster replied, "He shall keep such masteries here, though you say nay."
From Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies Volume I by Anonymous
But there were elements in the patriotic servant-hood of R. L. Borden, higher than the political masteries of more brilliant men.
From The Masques of Ottawa by Augustus Bridle
