But she was not afraid of a little hard work, her muscles were supple, and she had rowed one season in the first eight at Briarwood Hall, and so considered herself something of an oarswoman. From Wordnik.com. [Ruth Fielding and the Gypsies The Missing Pearl Necklace] Reference
She had thought herself a good oarswoman, but she was nothing to Olive. From Wordnik.com. [The Captain's Toll-Gate] Reference
During the summer and early fall, Sheila had become a splendid oarswoman. From Wordnik.com. [Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod] Reference
Angela, instructed by Sir Denzil, considerably advanced her power as an oarswoman. From Wordnik.com. [London Pride Or When the World Was Younger] Reference
She was a splendid oarswoman, and feathered her oars in the most approved fashion. From Wordnik.com. [Light O' the Morning] Reference
Something about the look in the eye of that Mississippi-bred oarswoman, who seemed such a force among her fellows, told him that he had better capitulate. From Wordnik.com. [Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters] Reference
The oarswoman in the bow knew her business, and with rapid glances over her shoulder not only kept the boat on its course but turned the bows into the worst of the waves to keep from capsizing. From Wordnik.com. [Mr. Midshipman Easy]
Herschel, first amanuensis for her illustrious brother, and then his assistant in astronomical calculations, and then discovering worlds for herself, dying at ninety-eight years of age, still busy with the stars till she sped beyond them; as much as had Florence Nightingale, the nurse of the Crimea; or Grace Darling, the oarswoman of the Long. From Wordnik.com. [The Wedding Ring A Series of Discourses for Husbands and Wives and Those Contemplating Matrimony] Reference
"The countess is an expert oarswoman," said Doctor Leader, "and thoroughly at home on the water. From Wordnik.com. [Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters] Reference
Now then, I'm off, "and she began to pull with a strength which, had it been suitably paired with skill, would have made her an excellent amateur oarswoman. From Wordnik.com. [The Associate Hermits] Reference
An oarswoman, too, you say.”. From Wordnik.com. [St Peter's Finger]
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