master - use in sentences

Adjective modifier

  • acknowledged: For this reason, we look to begin with, at least at the acknowledged masters of the past.
  • grand: Suppose the group was composed of only a few grand masters?

Modifies a noun

  • degree: At the age of 21 Quy moved to London, to study a masters degree in design at the Royal College of Art.
  • craftsman: Everyone from the office junior to master craftsmen were proud of the label.
  • cylinder: These items are the servo air inlet non-return valve attachment and the push rod seal between the servo and the brake master cylinder.
  • tape: I spent three days listening to the quarter inch master tapes.
  • storyteller: This brilliant homage is the work of a master storyteller at the height of his powers.

Noun used with modifier

  • puppet: Did your Socialist party puppet masters say you had to do this?
  • dive: Get some rib practice in before you go and take the advice of the dive masters who are very used to the conditions.
  • chess: Like a chess master, it watches impassively as schemes are hatched and intentions are thwarted.
  • slave: If a slave master was converted to Christ it's highly likely that his whole approach would become more gentle.

Possessives

  • degree: Holding a master's degree in mathematics is related to gains in student achievement.

Preposition: of

  • ceremony: He does not wait for an eloquent preacher to act as master of the ceremonies to Him; He introduces Himself.
  • suspense: Alfred Hitchcock is known as a master of suspense.
  • disguise: She is a master of disguise and charms most people with her sexy looks and manners.

Preposition: with

  • en-suite: The accommodation comprises of two bedrooms ( master with en-suite ), separate bathroom/wc, lounge and fitted kitchen.

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