capital fellow

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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.

“You’re a capital fellow, Ralph Fairbanks,” cried the delighted little urchin.

From Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car by Chapman, Allen

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

"Tom is a capital fellow, and a good parson too."

From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James

Mac, here's your good health; you're a capital fellow.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 by Various