You're becoming, what they say you are, a waster.
"The Wooden Horse"
Hugh Walpole
It's the same idea, only Miss Pritchard lives up to her creed by being full of energy and purpose; whereas I can't be anything but a mediocre waster.
"Winding Paths"
Gertrude Page
He's got a range back of the hills, I know, and some cattle on it; but he's sure a waster of good labor.
"Black Jack"
Max Brand