Example Sentences

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We loitered a little to admire her, and, seaman-like, to discuss her points.

From Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 by Reed, Talbot Baines

What consciousness of his superlative seaman-like qualities, what perfect and just self-reliance he must have possessed, to have undertaken the task of navigating a ship completely across the Atlantic with such means at his disposal!

From Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign by Kingston, William Henry Giles

As to the Speedy, I must do my old acquaintance, Lord Harry Dermond, the justice to say, that he both fought his ship, and repaired his damages, in a highly seaman-like manner.

From Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" by Cooper, James Fenimore

Managed with seaman-like dexterity, and superior in sailing capacity to vessels belonging to any other nation, they could not be easily captured.

From Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale by Sleeper, John Sherburne

Loose, seaman-like trousers, decent shoes, a long red cap, a red sash round his waist, and a knife in it.

From Little Dorrit by Dickens, Charles