bowsprit

Example Sentences

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“How did you so readily make your way to this point!” asked Captain Marston of Billy Bowsprit.

From The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover by Reid, Mayne

The speech of Billy Bowsprit was received with much applause, and the proposition of the captain was adopted by a vote of two to one.

From The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover by Reid, Mayne

While the three friends were gaily chatting, inspired by the cheering influence of their surroundings, Mr Bowsprit walked up to the commander of the craft.

From The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover by Reid, Mayne

These men were not influenced in their votes by the authority of the captain, or the eloquence of Billy Bowsprit.

From The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover by Reid, Mayne

“You don’t mean to say,” said the boatswain, “that Leftenant Bowsprit and them others there have turned agin us?”

From The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover by Reid, Mayne