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Examples
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The Bo'sun invariably knew the state of everything aboard the San Andreas whether it concerned his department or not.
San Andreas MacLean, Alistair 1984
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The Bo'sun made to remove it, then changed his mind when he saw the blood at the back of the cap: the cap was probably stuck to his head.
San Andreas MacLean, Alistair 1984
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Naseby answered and handed the phone to the Bo'sun.
San Andreas MacLean, Alistair 1984
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The Bo'sun moved to the starboard wing door - the sheltered side of the ship - and peered through the gap where the screen had been in the upper half of the door.
San Andreas MacLean, Alistair 1984
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He paused and looked at the Captain with what might possibly have been a hint of surprise which was the nearest the Bo'sun ever came to registering emotion.
San Andreas MacLean, Alistair 1984
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The regard in which the Captain held the Bo'sun was wholly reciprocated.
San Andreas MacLean, Alistair 1984
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'As I keep on saying, Bo'sun,' Jamieson said, 'it's a great comfort having you around.'
San Andreas MacLean, Alistair 1984
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The door sprang open and the Bo'sun reached inside, bringing out two guns.
San Andreas MacLean, Alistair 1984
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He raised eyebrows, no startled oaths from the Bo'sun, not ever.
San Andreas MacLean, Alistair 1984
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'I have to say, Bo'sun, that your achievement doesn't appear to have given you any great satisfaction.'
San Andreas MacLean, Alistair 1984
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