adroit
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Why should she not rest awhile under the shade of a madrono?
From Mrs. Skagg's Husbands and Other Stories by Harte, Bret
The oak and the redwood do not associate together, but the madrono is the friend of both.
From A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed. by Bartlett, William Chauncey
Back in the house, Dick found Paula playing to the madrono sages, and ensconced himself on the couch to wait and wonder if she would kiss him good night when bedtime came.
From The Little Lady of the Big House by London, Jack
You'll find him under that big madrono, if he has not already wound himself up with his lariat by walking round it.
From The Crusade of the Excelsior by Harte, Bret
Gaining the lee of a madrono tree, Lance opened his blanketed arms, enfolded the girl, and felt her for one brief moment tremble and nestle in his bosom like some frightened animal.
From Flip, a California romance by Harte, Bret
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