cap'n
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The cap’n closed his eyes for a couple seconds, opened ’em, then smiled.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
I stayed awake the rest of the night and so did the cap’n.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
My, my, my, that’s a tall order even for someone who’s seasoned as your friend the cap’n is...or was, whatever the case may be.”
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
I took a chance the cap’n might answer me.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
The cap’n kissed the letter and said, “You know what this is, boy?”
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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