makin's

Example Sentences

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“You’ve the makin’s of a smart sailor in you—I can see that,” pursued the Captain.

From Swept Out to Sea Clint Webb Among the Whalers by Foster, W. Bertram

If you happens to mention you ain't got your makin's with you, the nearest guy to you'll call the police.

From Blister Jones by Hambridge, Jay

"Yours trooly," muttered that worthy, as he picked up the "makin's".

From Blister Jones by Hambridge, Jay

Then, sure, ye’ve got the makin’s av a sailor in yez afther all, as Misther Mackay aid whin he foorst clapped eyes on ye.

From Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea by Overend, William Heysham

He’ve the makin’s of a better man than you.

From The Cruise of the Shining Light by Duncan, Norman