’pon

Example Sentences

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“You are three men of sin, whom destiny has belched up ’pon this island,” Cymbeline crowed, rolling her eyes at the disturbance.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

Right glad to see you, 'pon my soul—sit down!

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry

I’m sorry I was so rough to her; but it is, ’pon my honour, Chum, such a contemptible, degrading set-out, that I can’t keep my temper over it.”

From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville

With due respect to your information," said the magistrate, "I must say I have often read the contrary, 'pon my honor, very often!

From Judith Trachtenberg A Novel by Franzos, Karl Emil

"The fellow hath nought," said the man who had been called Rickmore, "and 'pon my word, I believe he's dead."

From The Coming of the King by Hocking, James