schoolmaster
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The yarn turns on the ambitions of Ichabod Crane, an awkward local schoolmaster, who pursues Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful daughter of a prosperous farmer of Dutch descent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
He’s presenting as one of those British schoolmaster guys, he’s playing up to that type.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
A former schoolmaster who, because of a small inheritance, has been able to retire to the country, Hopkins is vain, envious of others, accustomed to his domestic comforts and utterly self-centered.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 2, 2023
Mr Fabius, with the air of a firm but respected schoolmaster, was able to encourage and cajole reluctant countries towards a historic compromise.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2021
The bearded schoolmaster was stooped, and his face was lined.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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