capital fellow

Example Sentences

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John Brightling, a Cornish miner, a capital fellow, Thirlmere’s constant companion in his prospecting operations for a full year past, was down with fever.

From From Veldt Camp Fires by Bryden, H.A.

As he spoke, Felix lit another cigar, and looked slyly at his companion, as who should say, "You see what a capital fellow I am!"

From Black Diamonds by Jókai, Mór

Fred had known him at college, and then had found him at Naples, After several years,––and called him a capital fellow.

From Poems by Howells, William Dean

"A capital fellow to make trousers, I know, but for his morality I can't vouch."

From Portia or By Passions Rocked by Duchess

Some called him "poor Norwood," and expressed sorrow for him; others said he was a capital fellow, up to everything, and that they were delighted at his coming.

From The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life by Lever, Charles James