schoolmaster
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The yarn turns on the ambitions of Ichabod Crane, an awkward local schoolmaster, who pursues Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful daughter of a prosperous farmer of Dutch descent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
He’s presenting as one of those British schoolmaster guys, he’s playing up to that type.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
Dr. Farmer began his work in the Haitian village of Cange, where he met his future wife, Didi Bertrand, the daughter of a local schoolmaster.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2022
Mr Fabius, with the air of a firm but respected schoolmaster, was able to encourage and cajole reluctant countries towards a historic compromise.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2021
Later she caught a reference to a schoolmaster who was too strict, or perhaps it was an army officer.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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