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Meanings of waterman in English
Usage of waterman in English
1
Most important, a waterman always demonstrated the proper respect for his element.
2
She recovered her colour in bargaining with a waterman at Blackwall Stairs.
3
This was where Daniel paid the waterman for the day, and disembarked.
4
Bob Fagin was an orphan, and lived with his brother-in-law, a waterman.
5
Some outlaw, some waterman, or fugitive negro had robbed and murdered her.
6
She sails to-night, don't she, Tom? said a waterman whom we addressed.
7
He was more concerned about the waterman who'd brought him here.
8
I will make certain that the waterman you described so well is alongside.
9
He walked straight up to the waterman, who was lounging against the railing.
10
Any boy could have done the same, or any waterman about the place.
11
He gave it me to pay the waterman and I hadn't the chance.
12
I did this night give the waterman who uses to carry me 10s.
13
The waterman left his wherry to assist them out on to the pier.
14
The page loitered behind, talking, as it seemed, to the waterman.
15
Then, Richard, you and the waterman made a mess of it between you.
16
Already the waterman was within shouting distance, and his comrades not far behind.
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United Kingdom
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