hotshot

Example Sentences

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And scarcely three bowshots from him, leaning upon a bank of flowers, in contemplation of the glorious scene, was the soul of her so fondly loved.

From Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 by Jones, James Athearn

And thou art— HE: Nay, here is thing impossible, since being here thou art somewhere and that within three bowshots of the goodly town of Canalise wherein thou shalt doubtless come by comfort and succour.

From The Geste of Duke Jocelyn by Farnol, Jeffery

The kill was but two bowshots from the stables, and the King did not wait for his sword, or his second horse, which had to gallop a mile before it reached him. 

From James VI and the Gowrie Mystery by Lang, Andrew

Yonder, not two bowshots away, stands a church, and before me I see a priest and a pair who would serve for bride and bridegroom.

From The Lady of Blossholme by Haggard, Henry Rider

Scarcely had the slave got out of this dangerous cave, when he perceived the lion at the distance of four bowshots, and the lioness somewhat farther off in the plain.

From Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers by Valentine, L. (Laura)