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A pogrom could be organized over-night against all the “subversive elements” whose power is tremendously over estimated at the moment but the rich will have to have the pants scared off them before they stop skulking in their tents and begin to get their boys safe jobs in the quarter-master department.
A Life in Letters F. SCOTT FITZGERALD 1994
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A pogrom could be organized over-night against all the “subversive elements” whose power is tremendously over estimated at the moment but the rich will have to have the pants scared off them before they stop skulking in their tents and begin to get their boys safe jobs in the quarter-master department.
A Life in Letters F. SCOTT FITZGERALD 1994
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My bay horse was found to be invaluable for the service of a quarter-master of a transport-train; for to such was I compelled to compare myself.
How I Found Livingstone Henry Morton 2004
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This summons was signed by John Balfour of Burley, as quarter-master general of the army of the Covenant, for himself, and in name of the other leaders.
Old Mortality 2004
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This was performed with very little regard to military discipline, his worthy quarter-master being chiefly solicitous to discover where the best brandy might be come at.
Waverley 2004
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Portuguese quarter-master, not of foot, but of horse, as the word denotes.
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Portuguese quarter-master, not of foot, but of horse, as the word denotes.
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An old quarter-master had seen him fire; and easily recognised him, because he wore a glazed cocked hat and a white frock.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 1993
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This quarter-master and two midshipmen, Mr. Collingwood and Mr. Pollard, were the only persons left in the VICTORY's poop; the two midshipmen kept firing at the top, and he supplied them with cartridges.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 1993
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Victorinus drew in a deep breath; he was no quarter-master and had no knowledge of such dealings.
Ghost King Gemmell, David 1988
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