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Meanings of old captain in English

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Usage of old captain in English
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But all the news the sturdy old captain could get was bad.
The Von Toodleburgs; Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Fam...
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And 'tis on the knap afore the old captain's house at Mistover.
The Return of the Native
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The old captain twisted his bearded lips into something resembling a smile.
Assail
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Jute saw it and sent a bloody glare to the old captain.
Assail
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The old captain sat watching her with the affectionate care of a father.
The Two Shipmates
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The old captain defended himself with all the fierceness of despair.
Ronald Morton; or, the Fire Ships: A Story of the Last Naval War
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On the voyage he learnt many things from the old captain.
With Marlborough to Malplaquet: A Story of the Reign of Queen An...
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The old captain sighed as he watched the ship breaking up.
The Voyages of the "Ranger" and "Crusader" / And what befell the...
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Even the grim old captain followed her with his eyes as she went.
Mrs. Falchion, Volume 1.
10
Patrick Carrigan comes out and talks but he's a 22-year- old captain.
News.com.au
11
Among his followers was a stout old captain, Caleb, the son of Jephunneh.
Over the Teacups
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I know that, and so does Paula; she interviewed your old captain, Chatworth.
The evolutionary void
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The 28-year- old captain has collected three tallies and three assists during the run.
Reuters
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Well, go ahead and have Johnny for your old captain if you want.
A Son of the City / A Story of Boy Life
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A second glance convinced him that he was his old captain, Mr Hauslar.
The History of Little Peter, the Ship Boy
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Is not our honest old captain a jewel in his way?
Home as Found / Sequel to "Homeward Bound"
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