The matter was in skilful hands; for the days rolled on, after that eventful excursion, with great smoothness. From Wordnik.com. [The Old Helmet] Reference
And Nakula, the favourite of his brothers taught by Drona, became known as a skilful warrior and a great car-warrior (Ati-ratha). From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva] Reference
Fred and Tom soon came to be known as skilful doctors. From Wordnik.com. [The World of Ice] Reference
She was well known as a skilful cook, an admirable nurse, and an excellent manager of household affairs. From Wordnik.com. [Woman's Work in the Civil War A Record of Heroism, Patriotism, and Patience] Reference
This was as much as to tell me that he was an adroit sharper, or, in other words, a skilful corrector of fortune's mistakes. From Wordnik.com. [The Complete Memoirs of Jacques Casanova] Reference
When he had thus secured the best stone-work, he selected the best seasoned oak and walnut and called skilful carpenters from England. From Wordnik.com. [Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White, Volume I] Reference
PI linked to Guergis allegations a 'skilful' investigator: Friend. From Wordnik.com. [canada.com Top Stories] Reference
Justin Timberlake refuses to play golf with 'skilful' Jessica Biel Carry Out by Timbaland feat. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
This was as much as to tell me that he was an adroit sharper, or, in other words, a skilful corrector of fortune’s mistakes. From Wordnik.com. [The memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt] Reference
But the man in the bow and, still more, the man in the stern need the highest kind of skilful daring to take them safely through. From Wordnik.com. [All Afloat A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways] Reference
I am so fortunate to have found a skilful surgeon. From Wordnik.com. ['Pain Chronicles': Understanding Pain As A Disease] Reference
You are not skilful in concealing your sentiments. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
He used words as weapons and he was skilful with them. From Wordnik.com. [Panthera pardus] Reference
I wish I were a doctor, and a skilful one, for your sake. From Wordnik.com. [Life and Remains of John Clare "The Northamptonshire Peasant Poet"] Reference
A skilful man hath taught many, and is sweet to his own soul. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 26: Ecclesiasticus The Challoner Revision] Reference
And when Moses had called them, and every skilful man, to whom the. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 02: Exodus The Challoner Revision] Reference
Young girls must be very skilful in concealing their inmost feelings!. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Solomon's embassy to Hiram, who sends him a skilful workman and timber. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 14: 2 Paralipomenon The Challoner Revision] Reference
He studied the formulas, and soon became skilful in official politeness. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
I therefore have sent thee my father Hiram, a wise and most skilful man. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 14: 2 Paralipomenon The Challoner Revision] Reference
I believe you to be a brave and skilful soldier, which of course I like. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Abraham Lincoln] Reference
The joints of thy thighs are like jewels, that are made by the hand of a skilful workman. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 24: Canticle of Canticles The Challoner Revision] Reference
General Sherman's movement from Chattanooga to Atlanta was prompt, skilful, and brilliant. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals] Reference
Though a skilful craftsman, Picoult may also lack the literary standing to make such a charge. From Wordnik.com. [I write a nasty book. And they want a girly cover on it] Reference
The skilful women also gave such things as they had spun, violet, purple, and scarlet, and fine linen. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 02: Exodus The Challoner Revision] Reference
Simon might be able to compensate for the sponginess of the breasts with skilful cooking but I couldn't. From Wordnik.com. [Fergus Henderson: My favourite cookbook] Reference
The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
With a less skilful general, and one disposed to take no risks, I have no doubt that he would have succeeded. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals] Reference
And I have put wisdom in the heart of every skilful man, that they may make all things which I have commanded thee. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 02: Exodus The Challoner Revision] Reference
Gemma Arterton's glamorous columnist shakes up a sleepy village in a skilful adaptation of Posy Simmonds's comic strip. From Wordnik.com. [Tamara Drewe] Reference
What is this gentle, skilful book saying about the Britain it portrays through that great British institution, the pub?. From Wordnik.com. [The Old Spring by Richard Francis] Reference
Song increased Arsenal's lead with a skilful piece of close control before scoring their 1000th league goal under Wenger. From Wordnik.com. [Cesc Fábregas inspires Arsenal against Bolton but questions remain] Reference
Thou hast also workmen in abundance, hewers of stones, and masons, and carpenters, and of all trades the most skilful in their work. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 13: 1 Paralipomenon The Challoner Revision] Reference
He thought it best to leave a skilful advocate to plead his cause before he continued a conversation which had not begun satisfactorily. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
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