master
noun
a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something.
submaster
-
a word derived from
master.
Example Sentences
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As CIA good guy Jack Ryan, Baldwin stands up to Soviet submaster Sean Connery in the toy-boat saga The Hunt for Red October, which opened this month to record-breaking business.
From Time Magazine Archive
But when the submaster coach turned and saw Parkinson butting his head against the punching bag he called out: "What's the matter, Parkinson?"
From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
"I know whom you mean," replied the submaster, his brow clouding.
From The High School Captain of the Team Dick & Co. Leading the Athletic Vanguard by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
"There's a crowd of valuable men this year, Drayne," smiled the submaster.
From The High School Captain of the Team Dick & Co. Leading the Athletic Vanguard by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
"Then speak up more loudly," directed the submaster.
From The High School Freshmen Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
