master workman

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It is perfectly comprehending the action of the lever escapement and then being able to remedy defects, that constitute the master workman.

From Watch and Clock Escapements A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account of the Origin and Evolution of the Escapement in Horology by Anonymous

Yes," said the master workman, "noble Death, "Your coffin shall be strong—that leave to me— "But who shall these your funeral dues discharge?

From The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume I (of III) by Freneau, Philip

He had become a master workman, and built a ship for some Boston merchants on the river Sheepscote, a few leagues from his native Kennebec.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 1 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

François Verbeek became master workman in 1531, and finally doyen of the craft.

From Vanished towers and chimes of Flanders by Edwards, George Wharton

Then I was by him as a master workman, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him....

From Spontaneous Activity in Education by Montessori, Maria