setting-out

Example Sentences

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Many of the Erisaig people would still be watching their setting-out; and was it to be supposed that they had taken this doited old body as one of the crew?

From The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols by Black, William

Hence, therefore, I returned home with the intention of remaining there quietly for a few months before setting-out to seek my fortune.

From Wilfrid Cumbermede by MacDonald, George

Therefore it is best to adhere to the dear old rules for the dear old game, and only thank Fate with special reverence when sea-breezes or country zephyrs float around one's own personal setting-out.

From In a Mysterious Way by Warner, Anne

I should like to emphasise the importance of the setting-out work necessary for brush-drawing.

From The Practice and Science of Drawing by Speed, Harold

He had shaken hands, perhaps not altogether graciously, with every one else, even with the deaf-and-dumb gardener who came out of his hiding-place to witness the setting-out.

From Old Lady Number 31 by Forsslund, Louise