sagacious

• As a sort of consolation prize, Sharpe again made off with Prince; but Will's sorrow in the morning was short-lived, for the sagacious little creature slipped his halter and came flying home before the forenoon was half spent. —  Last of the Great Scouts The Life Story of William F Cody
• The Romans not only considered it perfectly honorable, sagacious, and praiseworthy for a member of the political aristocracy to marry a rich woman for her wealth, the better to maintain the luster of his rank, or the more easily to fulfil his particular political and social duties, but they also believed there could be no better luck or greater honor for a rich woman than for this reason to marry a prominent man. —  The Women of the Caesars
• A few sketches of public characters may suffice to show with what sagacious, all-observing eyes, she looked about her. —  Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli
• He is sagacious, and, in his way, of even great abilities. —  Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli
• He was unquestionably daring, skilful and sagacious, and was certain, if his life was spared, to become one of the most valuable members of the party. —  The Life of Kit Carson

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