How To Use Courtesy In A Sentence

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This usage proceeded, in part, from the notion of consanguinity between every member of a clan, even of the lowest degree, to his chieftain, and the affability and courtesy with which the head was in the habit of treating those over whom he ruled. Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745. Volume I.
Uncle Shim shared these thoughts both as a courtesy to our family and as instruction to me.
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Getting there from the town involves a taxi or the hotel's courtesy bus up a very steep hill. The Sun
Zoobow is just another name for a nunchaku – courtesy of THR (The HighRoad). The Volokh Conspiracy » What is a zoobow?
Latin courtesy is a highly refined art, of which exaggeration is a part. Communicating In Latin America
First, it was a good thing that the negotiation process was led by a pair of egocentric men whose machismo instincts somehow consistently outweighed common courtesy, common dignity and common sense.
As a rule, beans pollinate themselves so you don't have to worry about unwanted hybrids, courtesy of an earnest bee. Groundwork: Beans, cute and dried
After I checked into the hotel, I took a courtesy shuttle back to the airport to catch the Blue Line toward Wrigley Field.
I can still remember that a few decades on, just as I can recall all the Latin prepositions that take the ablative case, courtesy of a rhyme.
The computer generated effects, live action and animatronics courtesy of Jim Henson's Creature Shop are largely convincing, although some of the blue screen work is rough around the edges.
The painting is reproduced here by courtesy of the Tate Gallery.
Of course it would be common courtesy for a transexual to make it known they are a pre-op transexual.
Life is not so short but there is time enougn for courtesy.
Sadly the courtesy car's seats have been covered more with economy in mind than aesthetics.
In fact, Bayley stayed away from DNA sequencing as a professional courtesy to Branton, making progress in chemically modifying the hemolysin to use it as a single-molecule sensor for drugs, chemicals, and metal ions. The $1,000 Genome
In addition, operators of courtesy coach services have raised concerns that the bill will affect the service they provide.
That he already has - courtesy of a knockabout image cultivated in an era when a lunch break durry, card games as you waited to bat, and several post-stumps beers wouldn't put you on the front pages. NEWS.com.au | Top Stories
We asked them, as a matter of courtesy, if we could photograph their house.
There are all kinds of fine arguments (and conspiracies) available these days on anything (courtesy of muck-raking bloggers, not the kind of quality you get at THNTS) and it always comes down to the same thing: do what's right for you. H1N1
During the National Civic Virtues Month, all the cities should and banish disarray and discourtesy.
One came courtesy of two goals in added time, the other via a penalty shootout. The Sun
‘Good morning to you too, mademoiselle,’ said John in exaggerated courtesy.
Win a weekend in Rome, courtesy of Fiat.
However, what is apparent is the increasing discourtesy of some drivers.
There were fine nuggets of legerdemain, courtesy of the illusionist Paul Kieve.
He subsequently took a courtesy car to the airport and returned to Spain.
With consummate courtesy Alex got rid of his future mother-in-law, in record time. MISS MELVILLE REGRETS
Gratitude is a sign of maturity...Where there is appreciation: there is also courtesy and concern for the rights and property of others. Gordon B. Hinckley
While Curzon showed him every courtesy, Kitchener treated his willingness to compromise as weakness.
This weekend in sickening episode of political cynicism Livingstone cheerleaders dragged out the corpse of Stephen Lawrence onto the stage courtesy of his duped mother. Black Issues or White Guilt
There was courtesy and consideration and manners. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings
A little later came the proconsuls, men of imperial gravitas, stately courtesy and crisp, regulation haircuts.
His modesty and courtesy concealed brilliant intellect; this combination worked wonders. Times, Sunday Times
The genius part is that height and rebound are fully adjustable courtesy of handgrips, you don't need tools to give the tortured undercarriage some breathing space on the road.
The host of the dinner party sent my wife a wonderful bouquet of flowers and a card apologising for the grave discourtesy of a fellow guest.
By which means it is, yet by my courtesy, that scarce any kind of men live more voluptuously or with less trouble; as believing that Christ will be well enough pleased if in their mystical and almost mimical pontificality, ceremonies, titles of holiness and the like, and blessing and cursing, they play the parts of bishops. In Praise of Folly
The international cocaine trade re-emerged in Colombia in the 1970s, courtesy of a mafia which cut its teeth on contraband whiskey, marijuana and luxury goods.
He deserves to be received and heard with courtesy. Times, Sunday Times
A broadcaster of gentlemanly calm and courtesy, he was unsympathetic to the more confrontational style which increasingly became the norm. Times, Sunday Times
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One minute later however Leixlip went ahead again courtesy of some very slack defending.
On his way to a house-sitting gig in Beverly Hills courtesy of his sister, played the equally ill-used Kaley Cuoco, Fred's car hits E.B. So they meet cute, then squabble continually for an hour before actually bonding. Marshall Fine: HuffPost Review: Hop
September, 1855, he had been promoted to the rank of captain, which, prior to the Civil War, was the highest grade in the United States Navy; the title commodore, then so frequently applied to the older officers of the service, being simply one of courtesy given to a captain who had commanded a squadron of several vessels, but who did not thereby cease to be borne as a captain upon the Navy Register. Admiral Farragut
People have been delighted by the response to their films, charmed by the courtesy and enthusiasm of the festival staff.
These images are courtesy of Rebekah Ford, who managed to get much better photos of the orbs than I did.
Or was the bestowal of a glass of wine regarded as a necessary courtesy in broaching or sealing these unsentimental transactions?
Courtesy towards them would be insincere, hypocritical, pointless. Times, Sunday Times
He has not yet even had the courtesy to acknowledge receipt of my letter.
He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.
Leonsis might stand alone with that assertion, but at any rate, here's more of what he had to say today at the National Press Club, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood bogger: Ted Leonsis: NHL is stronger financially than NBA
All the children will also receive commemorative medals courtesy of the governors, who are also producing keyrings.
He kissed his child, and saluted her young preceptress with formal courtesy. The Evil Guest
Instead of paying local taxi firms to work on contract, the courtesy cars will ferry patients and staff about in a more readily available service which will also save money.
He regarded most of the new people as noisy, assertive, and ignorant of maritime knowledge, traditions and courtesy.
He didn't even have the courtesy to answer my letter.
The approach to landing was unusual because what would be considered normal power corrections for speed and rate of descent were insufficient because of the increased drag - courtesy of our windmilling prop.
Miss Margland, who came but for two days, sought with much adulation to obtain an invitation for a longer stay; but Mrs. Berlinton, though all courtesy and grace, incommoded herself with no society that she did not find pleasing. Camilla
The other players had left the hotel earlier in courtesy cars. Times, Sunday Times
For my discourtesy, I offer you three books of your choosing.
As millions will have seen, by courtesy of the slow motion re-runs, the referee made a mistake.
In the absence of suitable partners, they perform routine tasks for one another as a kind of intimate courtesy.
One man has received a particularly generous gift, courtesy of a hapless bank clerk. Times, Sunday Times
Expressing disagreement is not a discourtesy.
Life is not so short but there is time enougn for courtesy.
I must apologize for my discourtesy in arriving late.
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At last he, with a low courtesy, put on her medical finger a pretty handsome golden ring, whereinto was right artificially enchased a precious toadstone of Beausse. Five books of the lives, heroic deeds and sayings of Gargantua and his son Pantagruel
Some hotels offer a courtesy shuttle to and from the airport.
Even if you never see them in the elements of their renown, even in a mere courtesy-handshake between friends of friends in a parking lot, you cannot help but feel an immortal vibrancy, a comic-book kind of costumed exuberance like that parking lot is host to a historic summit or a scene in ten thousand movies we're living right now. Bookslut
Processing faunal material in the Brooklyn College zooarchaeology lab (Courtesy Brooklyn College) Working With Fish Bones
One man has received a particularly generous gift, courtesy of a hapless bank clerk. Times, Sunday Times
Johnny would show up at the Sigman apartment most nights around dinnertime to enjoy generous helpings of kreplach, blintzes and chopped liver on rye bread, courtesy of my grandmother. Field Notes From a Songwriter's Centennial
He should have politely and with great courtesy informed the Government that he wanted no such State reception.
Viewers can see the stadium from the air, courtesy of a camera fastened to the plane.
Ok, so if I take my little car to a dealership to be serviced I am lucky to get a courtesy car.
The diversity of material was due to the fact that much of it came courtesy of local mill-owners.
Both were spellbound by the courtesy, hospitality, helpfulness and friendliness of the African people.
The vast MAJORITY of rugby fans are agreeable and frequent the local restaurants and pubs with good humour and courtesy. Times, Sunday Times
A brilliant ploy by Palin - exchanging a real job (sort of) for a non-job ... er, con-job, an all-expenses-paid, big-money traveling side show around the U.S., courtesy of "the world-is-flat" rightsiders with dollars to burn and no sense at all. Looking for a leader, Tea Partiers issue invite to Palin
The media is always too quick to canonize a ballplayer for being available at his locker, for returning a phone call, for extending the simple courtesy of recalling a chronicler's first name. USATODAY.com - Hall of Famer Puckett was game to play ball
He is the soul of Christian courtesy and charity.
That led to another bogey courtesy of a misdirected chip and insipid putt. Times, Sunday Times
But he traveled here primarily for the opening of his own mini-retrospective of five painted and unpainted steel constructions on the Met's Roof Garden (to Oct. 30), ranging over his career from the 1960 "Midday" (above) to his brand new "End Up": "End Up," 2010, rusted steel, cast iron, jarrah wood, collection of the artist, courtesy of Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York Lee Rosenbaum: British Art Royalty: Sir Anthony Caro Rules the Roof
Sloppy jeans, baggy top, red and sore nose, black bags under my eyes and scabby skin all courtesy of the cold virus.
And then Santa arrived with his bag of Christmas gifts for everyone, courtesy of the Abbeyleix Goose Club draw.
And above all, he has replaced his father's courtesy and good graces with an almost proud rudeness and scorn for others.
This new multi-part epic comes courtesy of someone who knows his way around both creating and teaching comics, namely acclaimed writer, children's art advocate, and organizer of the world's only "Kids 'Comics" convention, Alex Simmons. ComicList Headlines
It's only common courtesy to tell the neighbours that we'll be having a party .
Image of a nicely gridded-up square foot garden courtesy shygantic, via a Creative Commons license. Boing Boing
The courtesy of Major Dugas, and the civil bearing of the men, told upon the people, but nevertheless they did not abate one jot of what they called their loyalty to Donald. The Hunted Outlaw or, Donald Morrison, the Canadian Rob Roy
Confusion caused by language barriers is the most obvious, but beliefs about proper behavior and courtesy also shift across cultural lines.
And as Evelyn Van Wyck fled through the sombre forest aisles before the too arduous advances of her slant-browed, skin-clad wooer, the door of the cabin opened, without the courtesy of a knock, and a skin-clad woman, savage and primitive, came in. LI-WAN, THE FAIR
In any case, there is always more entertainment to come, courtesy of Jose's gnomic post-match pronouncements.
As a result, the simple roundabout - a peculiarly British invention that works on the principle of courtesy - has become a white-knuckle ride of fear.
She received all attentions from the Royal Family as her due, and knew not how to draw the distinction between what was due to her own merit and what was given by these personages as due to their _own_ high standard of courtesy and compassion. The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty
Given all these and other dramatic qualifications of Venetian courtesy, playgoers are not surprised when the dynamics of sadism and persecution in The Merchant of Venice challenge its authenticity.
Courtesy costs nothing.
Shall do a courtesy to our wrath] _To do a courtesy_ is to gratify, to comply with. Notes to Shakespeare, Volume III: The Tragedies
'And though you are the first of knights,' exclaimed the fourth, 'you shall win fame for your courtesy and gentlehood, no less than for your valour.' The Red Romance Book
Everyone is all courtesy and etiquette and even the ushers are spectacularly dressed.
My experience of the NHS, from the superb and knighted surgeon who operated on me to the Indian tea lady with her endless cups, was one of kindness, courtesy and concern.
During the march, Santa Monica High students passed out free reusable bags courtesy of Heal the Bay, and their self-made flyers highlighting the problems of and solutions to single-use plastic bag consumption. Lisa Kaas Boyle: Youth Movement to Reduce Plastic Pollution
The very least he deserved was some respect and courtesy, even if it killed me to be polite.
Anarchy must not over-ride respect, decency and courtesy on our streets.
This is not the only example of discourtesy that I have noticed while taking transit.
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Kalandars sit upon a sofa at the side of the estrade, and seated the Caliph and Ja’afar and Masrur on the other side of the saloon; after which she called the Porter, and said, “How scanty is thy courtesy! now thou art no stranger; nay, thou art one of the household.” The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
We must treat those bereaved by crime or disaster with decency and courtesy.
Such was his strength that none against whom he laid lance in rest could keep the saddle, and no shield was proof against his sword dint; but for his courtesy even more than for his courage and strength, Sir Launcelot was famed far and near. Heroes Every Child Should Know
That is truth, said Sir Tristram, Sir Launcelot is called peerless of courtesy and of knighthood; and for his sake, said Sir Tristram, I will not with my good will fight no more with you, for the great love I have to Sir Launcelot du Lake. Le Morte Darthur: Sir Thomas Malory's Book of King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table, Volume 1
I'm sure that most customers would prefer to have a service agent much closer to office or home, and not need to have the added customer service of a courtesy car.
Virtue and courtesy go hand in hand.
But I could see from her eyes she was away with the fairies, courtesy of smack, methadone, or maybe some indiscriminate bottle of tranquillizers.
Courtesy of Sotheby's New Ireland figure of man with outstretched arms (circa 1880s-1890s). Oceanic Art's captivating collection
Given that the corporation is required by law to designate an agent, and to post the agent's name conspicuously on its premises, I see it as a discourtesy when a reasonably senior person in the company refuses to provide it.
If I wouldn't recognise your name -- which might simply be an online handle -- it doesn't matter; point is, at least then you'd be distinguishable from the sort of trolling cretins whose "hit-and-run" posts are precisely the reason this courtesy is a convention in the blogosphere. THE HALLS OF PENTHEUS -- PART FOUR
Getting there from the town involves a taxi or the hotel's courtesy bus up a very steep hill. The Sun
Courtesy is the formal manifestation of the spirit of respect.
The plane, tipped over on its back, was in a remarkable state of preservation courtesy of the frozen environment.
Even so it would be nice to have an indication on the screen that this command prompt came to you courtesy of Windows.
She is just bitter about the lack of courtesy and respect she has been shown after all these years.
A pair of athletes, scienced to the tips of their vibrating digits, compelled to appeal to the courtesy of a wild and well-whiskered Legislature, would doubtless appear inconsistent to gentlemen of the National Sporting Club of London, who were anxious to have the big fight settled within earshot of Bow Bells, in the luxurious rooms of the London National Sporting Club. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol 2 (of 2)
Then I came across something that appears to me to point the way - courtesy of the great game of football. Times, Sunday Times
Oh how my heart bleeds for those poor, poor workers that got nearly all their ‘entitlements’ courtesy of the Australian taxpayer after bludging for years in a union-sheltered workshop.
He said that his first responsibility was off the court, where he emphasized that his players display courtesy and manners.
But courtesy and confirmation Kabuki prevented her from outright discrediting Roberts 'claim that the strike zone of the rulebook is the same as the strike zone of live play. Eric Liu: The Real Meaning of Balls and Strikes
You will find that, on most ships, the staff is well accustomed to handling crowds and is skilled at moving passengers with dispatch and courtesy.
It was a discourtesy that rankled deeply with him; not until after the publication of his own account and charts was the injustice corrected.
Premier dealers must always have demonstrators of both models available and Laguna Sport Touring courtesy cars.
Quality of e-service was evaluated along three dimensions: timely response, reliability, and courtesy. Paper — Service Equality in Virtual Reference « ResourceShelf
That nation's great culture of marked politeness, disarming courtesy and remarkable tolerance can give way to sheer bestiality, as the war proved.
The pitch pine and mahogany staircase has antique courtesy lights atop carved newel posts and leads to five large bedrooms, all with en suites.
Already we have one major accounting scandal - courtesy of an Italian basket-case of a company - and a US dollar that seems to be linked to the Iraqi dinar.
Ken Mowbray, Sam Máeguez, and Gary Sawyer with the Poloyo hominid (Courtesy Ken Mowbray) [LARGERIMAGE] "For me," says Susan Antón of the University of Florida, who examined the fossil in July, "the skullcap is a unifying specimen because it combines characteristics seen in both the older [1.6. million years] and younger [less than 100,000 years] H. erectus groups in Southeast Asia. Case of the Curious Cranium
References: la politesse (f) = politeness, courtesy; le coiffeur (la coiffeuse) = hairdresser; pour le travail? French Word-A-Day:
He understood the importance of table manners, as a way to teach courtesy and social skills. Times, Sunday Times
Funky, deconstructed ABC decor is combined with some seriously good food, courtesy of Jean Georges. Fact And Comment
However Theodore acknowledges that it might be the case that it's not hat-wearing that makes a man civil, dapper and courteous; it could be civility, dapperness and courtesy that make a man wear a hat.
Assuming a look of bland courtesy, Jane led the way toward a separate room at the far end of the cadjan dominated by a long table where several young Ceylonese women were busily working. A Covert Affair
Noted for his efficiency, courtesy and sense of fair play, Seán was the County co-ordinator for the 1798 bicentenary celebrations.
Merely the numberable packages of meat and bones in it called by courtesy men and women? The American Claimant
Here is one rib-tickling example, courtesy of one of their Health Spokesperson, Peter Black AM. The genius of Peter Black
Using the term 'gnostic' for what you believe in all its depth and its totality was intended to reach a similar level of simple courtesy to that I get when unbelieving friends call me a 'pagan' - a good general term for roughly what floats my spiritual boat - rather than 'heathen' - the specific term for what sets that boat alight. [christianity] is fair discussion possible [1]
Crewe boss Dario Gradi elected to play his strongest side last night and was rewarded with a half-time lead courtesy of a Rob Hulse goal.
Meanwhile, back at the car park, we were treated to some splendid entertainment courtesy of the lads and lassies from the three competing nations.
Since ye are sae kind as to say ye are content to lend me as muckle siller as will stock and plenish the Heugh-foot, I am content, on my part, to accept the courtesy wi 'mony kind thanks; and troth, I think it will be as safe in my hands as yours, if ye leave it flung about in that gate for the first loon body to lift, forbye the risk o' bad neighbours that can win through steekit doors and lockfast places, as I can tell to my cost. The Black Dwarf
“That will be my cousin Jeanie Deans, Mr. Archibald,” said Mrs. Glass, with a courtesy of recognisance. The Heart of Mid-Lothian
Recent additions at Oceanworld, courtesy of the alert fishermen, include a snow white black sole, a white, eyeless monkfish and an unusual white skate.
Stand utter, [248] fellow, where dost thou thy courtesy preve? A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1
But Vijay perished by toe-ending a short ball from Ravi Rampaul to Devendra Bishoo at deep mid-on and, 13 runs later, Raina followed him back to the pavilion courtesy of a fine diving catch from Rampaul off his own bowling for eight. India draw third Test against West Indies to secure series victory
By courtesy of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery , Edinburgh, Scot.
There is a lack of manners, a lack of courtesy nowadays, and you don't have to be Einstein to work out that the very fabric of society seems to be crumbling.
Monocular, dual-head, binocular, and trinocular head styles (images courtesy National Optical & Scientific Instruments, Inc.) MAKE Magazine
Members assimilated in hearty courtesy of a Falstaffian Bard's birthday take a break of final Apr hosted by Messrs. Friedman, Madeira, as good as Pope. Philadelphia Reflections: Shakspere Society of Philadelphia
When the feasts start the guests are expected not to stand up during the feasting because this is considered a discourtesy to the host.
It cannot be termed discourtesy in Sir Kenneth, that, situated as he was, he overheard a conversation, in which he found himself deeply interested. The Talisman
It was easy for me to overlook his excessive suavity of speech and super-courtesy of social mannerism. CHAPTER X
He piqued himself, indeed, upon his courtesy.
I could with but slight difficulty find my way back to Jon IV, or Jon X, or Jon CLXXVI, Dei gratia capitulum, but Messrs. D & M do not even accord me that exiguous courtesy. Quakers in Spain
A courtesy shuttle bus runs to and from the Ally Pally.
In the end the council representative and the head teacher were all courtesy and common sense, and the resolution made me laugh. Times, Sunday Times
I felt well-nigh inclined to lout [courtesy] me low unto this magnifical gentleman, rather than take him by the hand and kiss him. Joyce Morrell's Harvest The Annals of Selwick Hall
It was expected to be an ordinary courtesy call, but the Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese Political Consultative Forum didn't hesitate to talk shop.
Driving to work this morning I saw several incidences of bad driving and plain old discourtesy on the road.
Good humour, mutual respect, courtesy, a certain gentleness with people usually does the trick.
At last he, with a low courtesy, put on her medical finger a pretty handsome golden ring, whereinto was right artificially enchased a precious toadstone of Beausse. Five books of the lives, heroic deeds and sayings of Gargantua and his son Pantagruel
There is nothing wrong with courtesy but if it is made into an industry or profession it carries the danger of hypocrisy or self-delusion.
This latter activity comes courtesy of a controversial religious camp for rascally teen ne'er-do-wells.
I got an Estonian passport stamp, courtesy of a short trip across the water from Finland on a very fast catamaran.
Some bank personnel do not seem to know that it is common courtesy to answer letters, even if the answer is negative.
Social relations impose courtesy
With a sour smile he got upon his feet, and, making an elaborate courtesy to Madame de St. André, passed through the colonnade from the bosquet. Calvert of Strathore
The evening concluded with a performance by the Ceoltas Group while all who attended received a commemorative ornament, courtesy of Carlow County Council.
It paints a portrait of the Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar and then charts the tragic fallout from her death? courtesy of an alcohol-induced brain haemorrhage? at the age of 29. Can 'fake' documentaries still tell the truth?
It happened otherwise, however; for, after the exchange of a few indistinct words, they were antonished when they heard the noise of the unbolting and unbarring of the gates of the inn, and presently after the footsteps of men upon the stairs; and the landlord entering, with an appearance of clumsy courtesy, prayed those assembled to make room for an honored guest, who came, though late, to add to their numbers. Anne of Geierstein
Hotels generally provide still mineral water in the rooms as a courtesy.
All photos courtesy of Lou McClelland. pétanque (peh-tank) noun, feminine Petanque - French Word-A-Day
I tried to gather the suddenly scattered memories of court etiquette that had been drilled into me since I understood the concept of courtesy.
Courtesy must be instilled in childhood.
This week's awesome images are (in order of appearance): NGC 1444, King 7, Eta 3 and Eta 2 Fornacis, NGC 1049 (credit—Palomar Observatory, courtesy of Caltech), Walter Adams (credit—Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago) and M33 (courtesy of NOAO/AURA/NSF). Weekend SkyWatcher's Forecast – December 18-20, 2009 | Universe Today
In their place, courtesy of Paul Brown's designs, was the verismo of early twentieth-century Italian rustica.
What about some common courtesy or a bit of mobile etiquette? Times, Sunday Times
Rosie Winterton accused the government of "discourtesy" to the Commons after Sir Epolitix News
The carer, a competent young woman, was obviously quite accustomed to this and handled the worst offenders with patience, courtesy, and complete effectiveness.
A 6'11 fighter named Stefan Struve brought to light this fact, courtesy of Harlan, who is both German and jealous. UFC 107 recap
Your presence is a courtesy, not a necessity.
He didn't want to see Frelis Lorimer but it would have been a discourtesy not to. A WORM OF DOUBT
Yet was there a stranger guest among us who did all this and more with unblenching brow, unruffled self-possession, unequalled courtesy, who, if discovered, would have been arrested and consigned to a lock-up, only to be exchanged for the gloom and the manacles of the condemned cell. Robbery Under Arms
This was not only gross discourtesy - it verged on criminal irresponsibility.
As for the Kavalier and Clay connection, here is what Michael Chabon had to say on the point from Wizard #122...courtesy of Nate Raymond, who has an awesome Kavalier and Clay website, I was westling with the question of how to get my character of Joe Kavalier out of Nazi-occupied Prague when I read an article about Steranko's career as an escape artist. Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #2! | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources
I apologise for that and I intend him no discourtesy.
The ball pitched a few yards past the flag and, courtesy of a powerful amount of backspin, zipped back into the hole for an eagle two.
For those who think this is not such a bad thing, check out this merchandise, link courtesy of InstaPundit.
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In the 1802 Preface, this thought is preceded by a return to the 1798 Advertisement: "They who have been accustomed to the gaudiness and inane phraseology of many modern writers ... will, no doubt, [here] frequently have to struggle with feelings of strangeness and aukwardness: they will look round for poetry, and will be induced to inquire by what species of courtesy these attempts can be permitted to assume that title" (596). Wordsworths Balladry: Real Men Wanted
The pursuivant made himself known to some of the household, and the Englishmen were immediately received with courtesy, though not such as to draw attention upon them, and conveyed to a neighboring tent, the residence of a general officer, which they were given to understand was destined for their accommodation, and where their packages accordingly were deposited, and refreshments offered them. Anne of Geierstein
This (Link courtesy Professor Bainbridge) is a pretty funny parody based on a scene from the original Star Wars movie that has famously been changed a couple of times by George Lucas in reissuing the movie. Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Doctored Han Solo Memos, errr, Evidence

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