capital fellow
Example Sentences
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He is a gentleman by birth, well educated, and a capital fellow every way.
From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.
"He is not only a capital fellow, but he has a large fortune—ten times as large, I venture to say, as your Lambertis have."
From The Front Yard by Woolson, Constance Fenimore
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
A capital fellow and a nice little woman.
From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Alcott, Louisa May
That's only his way; he does not like to be refused things, but he is a capital fellow for all that, and that's why I granted his request.
From An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections by Albert D.
