night-work

Self-taught astronomical- and surveying-instrument-maker, Rittenhouse built an observatory in Philadelphia and his night-work soon became known in Europe.

American Connections James Burke 2007

Self-taught astronomical- and surveying-instrument-maker, Rittenhouse built an observatory in Philadelphia and his night-work soon became known in Europe.

American Connections James Burke 2007

A jovial fellow was this partner — a capital convivial member of the Jolly Britons, where he used to sit very late, so as to be in readiness for any night-work that might come in.

The Newcomes 2006

Your godfather writes a most excellent hand, considering that it is his left hand; but my eyes are sore from so much night-work.

Springhaven Richard Doddridge 2004

With such talk, mostly in a cheerful tone on the part of the industrious little creature, the day-work and the night-work were beguiled until enough of smart dolls had gone forth to bring into the kitchen, where the working-bench now stood, the sombre stuff that the occasion required, and to bring into the house the other sombre preparations.

Our Mutual Friend 2004

Call, by which he is to receive twenty-five dollars a week, with no more night-work; he says further that he has closed with the

Mark Twain: A Biography 2003

His night-work pleased him, his deed and its honor.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

His night-work pleased him, his deed and its honor.

Beowulf 2003

His night-work pleased him, his deed and its honor.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

Now Diabolus and his men being expertly accustomed to night-work, took the alarm presently, and were as ready to give them battle, as if they had sent them word of their coming.

The Holy War 2001