captain's bed
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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At the same time the captain's bed, which made a convenient protuberance in the side of the tent, was seized and tipped over, while tent-pole, canvas, and all, came down upon him in a mass.
From The Drummer Boy by Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend)
This time I remained awake for some minutes, and clearly distinguished a person creeping round to the captain’s bed, on which he threw himself.
From In New Granada Heroes and Patriots by Kingston, William Henry Giles
My blankets and furs on the floor would have been better suited to my traveling life especially as the captain's bed was shorter than his guest.
From Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life by Knox, Thomas Wallace
Bertie ate and drank, and lying back again upon the captain's bed prepared to act upon the hint.
From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard
That's the captain's bed, that is, and if he was to know I'd made you free of it he'd have a word to say.
From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard
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