adze
Example Sentences
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Maybe the hero would lead a coup against the ruling Mansa, but be possessed by an Adze, or firefly spirit, telling him to turn back.
From The Verge • Dec. 13, 2015
“All right, Adze, I don’t doubt your word,” said the captain apologetically; “but the shark has put an embargo on it now at any rate.”
From The White Squall A Story of the Sargasso Sea by Schonberg, J.
Old Adze the carpenter saw to the matter as soon as we righted.
From The White Squall A Story of the Sargasso Sea by Schonberg, J.
‘Ay, ay, sir,’ said Adze; ‘come, young gentleman, move off, and give me your key.’
From Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer by Marryat, Frederick
Here, Mr Adze, take this chest; reduce it one foot in length, and one in height.’
From Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer by Marryat, Frederick
Vocabulary lists containing adze
"The Odyssey," Vocabulary from Part 1 of the epic poem
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The Odyssey
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"The Odyssey" by Homer (Part One)
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