His face was long and thin, his expression shrewd and good-natured, his limbs were long and ungainly. From Wordnik.com. [The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California] Reference
"The home conversation was rich in shrewd remarks, bright with playfulness and humour and occasional flashes of wit.". From Wordnik.com. [Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends] Reference
She was not what they call shrewd or sharp at all -- better she had been. ". From Wordnik.com. [The Mayor of Casterbridge] Reference
He was known as a shrewd, aggressive man, and was sent to. From Wordnik.com. [Historic Boyhoods] Reference
I was called a shrewd trader, a keen financier, and had plenty. From Wordnik.com. [The Mormon Menace The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite] Reference
Puysange was known as a shrewd captain and a judicious counsellor to the. From Wordnik.com. [The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages] Reference
"It wa'n't what you'd call a shrewd move," says I. "Seems to me I'd bought his ticket, anyway.". From Wordnik.com. [Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe] Reference
I heard men called shrewd and wise, and report said they were highly intelligent and successful. From Wordnik.com. [Prue and I] Reference
He is also known as a shrewd prospector for opportunities in a wide range of global investments. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
The mark feels simultaneously greedy and proud that he was instantly identified as a shrewd individual. From Wordnik.com. [Popular Posts Across MetaFilter] Reference
It was the trail's first trading post and its citizens, the Bai people, were known as shrewd merchants. From Wordnik.com. [The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed] Reference
Chairman Steven Roth is known as a shrewd real-estate deal-maker who is willing to take risks to take property he sees as undervalued. From Wordnik.com. [Big Shoppers Bag 26% of J.C. Penney] Reference
Dahlan, known as a shrewd political operator, has made other enemies in the past, making it easier for Abbas to target him, Rabbani said. From Wordnik.com. [StarTribune.com rss feed] Reference
The countess was already known as a shrewd collector of publicity and the seeds of suspicion had been firmly planted by the opening story. From Wordnik.com. [The Saint on Guard]
That isn't what I call a shrewd businessman. From Wordnik.com. [Four More Years: The Obamavore's Dilemma] Reference
And, "shrewd" need not necessarily a be a dirty word, y'know. From Wordnik.com. [Hillary And Dodd Staying On Michigan Ballot] Reference
I guess that just shows how "shrewd" and "tough" she is, however. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Campaign Charges Hillary Is Being Too Vague On Torture] Reference
That's the kind of shrewd administration we've come to expect from the Bushies. From Wordnik.com. [Dru Blood - I believe in the inherent goodness of all beings: Jan 15, 2006 News & Blog roundup] Reference
The "shrewd" father made the decision to send his youngest daughter abruptly, sensing impending danger. From Wordnik.com. [It Couldn't Happen Here] Reference
Where veil'd suspicion lurk'd in shrewd disguise. From Wordnik.com. [Poems, by Mrs. M. Robinson] Reference
Where veil'd suspicion lurked in shrewd disguise. From Wordnik.com. [Ainsi va le Monde] Reference
What pops into mind when you hear the word "shrewd"?. From Wordnik.com. [Vail Daily - Top Stories] Reference
But worse for me, for Sam to call your action "shrewd" and. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
He describes the Prime Minister as "shrewd" and intelligent. From Wordnik.com. [The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed] Reference
It's that kind of shrewd prudence that has allowed the couple to accumulate wealth over the years. From Wordnik.com. [BLACK ENTERPRISE] Reference
I said "shrewd" -- that's the word. From Wordnik.com. [Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02 Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women] Reference
A kind of shrewd understanding seldom granted to one so young. From Wordnik.com. [The Time Traders] Reference
It is a shrewd policy but it will prove deeply unsatisfying to many conservatives. From Wordnik.com. [Tough Guys Can Say 'I'm Sorry'] Reference
Since Chuck Dolan is every bit as shrewd as Steinbrenner, it should be fun to watch. From Wordnik.com. [A Wall St. Squeeze Play] Reference
The story of Dole's decision reveals him to be a shrewd loner in a gregarious business. From Wordnik.com. [Dress-Down Dole] Reference
Solving this riddle would have taken a very adroit candidate backed by a shrewd strategist. From Wordnik.com. [Don't Look Now] Reference
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