But, even though she was reputed to be somewhat headmasterly over the usage of English, she had a charming and engaging social presence. |
Presented in an almost headmasterly fashion by the programme's producer William G Stewart, this was hugely enjoyable because of that simplicity. |
Under the headmasterly rule of His Excellency the Life President Ngwazi Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Malawi was peaceful, tidy, friendly, and decidedly old-fashioned. |
Especially when he's playing a headmasterly type in the early 20th century. |
Archbishop of York David Hope wagged a headmasterly finger at one of his bishops yesterday and declared that the Church of England has no intention of abandoning the poor. |
Bradley had to learn that headmasterly wrath did not work on undergraduates like Charles Cree. |