How To Use Gallantry In A Sentence
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As matched well, and rivalless for gallantry and force;
Mediaeval Tales
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He was often breveted for gallantry, and became quartermaster general of the U.S. Army.
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Users can therefore search for medal awards (mainly gallantry and meritorious service awards), army and navy commissions, promotions, the naturalisation of an ancestor and much more during this crucial period in history.
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An incredible horror-barely mitigated by the gallantry award and hero's status he had earned by staking his own life.
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It's that time of year again, when thoughts turn to romance and gallantry.
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The George Cross is second only to the Victoria Cross and is the highest civilian award for gallantry, recognising that the recipient has put their life in extreme danger for the sake of others.
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She became the virtuous focus of masculine desire, the unmoved mover who stirred her subjects to acts of gallantry and heroism.
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For a certain portion of the passengers had the unmistakable excursion air: the half-jocular manner towards each other, the local facetiousness which is so offensive to uninterested fellow-travelers, that male obsequiousness about ladies 'shawls and reticules, the clumsy pretense of gallantry with each other's wives, the anxiety about the company luggage and the company health.
Baddeck, and That Sort of Thing
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I must say again that I heartily admire your gallantry and youthfulness.
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He received a Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of the Wilderness despite subsequent controversial administration of the Elmira, New York, prison camp.
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Inside the mansion, the hostages have displayed gallantry, solidarity and stoicism.
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Their tradition of gallantry is typical of the Canadian Forces with their battle honours, with their thousands of dead in two world wars, and their countless awards for bravery.
Loyal Societies Dinner
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Furthermore, the writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man's proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit - for gallantry in defeat, for courage, compassion and love…
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After securing the lie of Thursday's gallantry, York himself dons the identical hat with havelock attached.
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These works are considered as icons of amorous pursuits in an age of gallantry and the accompanying and complementary coquetry.
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That's just the lazy shiftlessness of your folks," responded Ezekiel with prompt ungallantry.
The Argonauts of North Liberty
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I am sorry to have to confess to so much ungallantry; but the only effort which I made, in common with the others, was to avoid her -- she was so hopelessly dense.
A Boy's Voyage Round the World
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The naval officer did receive a posthumous George Cross for the operation, but due to secrecy he could not receive the United Kingdom's highest award for gallantry.
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In his treatment of the sexual undertones of courtly love and seventeenth-century gallantry, Maidment's wicked sense of humour could reduce a tutorial to helpless laughter.
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But fast as they run they stay there so long as if they wanted not time to finish the race; for it is usual here to find some of the young company till midnight; and the thickets of the garden seem to be contrived to all advantages of gallantry; after they have been refreshed with the collation, which is here seldom omitted, at
The Strand District The Fascination of London
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His decorations included the U.S. Legion of Merit, as well as several British and French awards for gallantry.
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The Victoria Cross was subsequently awarded for his outstanding gallantry.
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Surely you do not find me guilty of such ungallantry?
Vendetta: a story of one forgotten
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He had served on the staff of General Winfield Scott during the Mexican War, earning three brevets or temporary promotions for gallantry and distinguished conduct.
Cavalryman of the Lost Cause
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The drawbridge was the precarious ground of many a midnight strife, till the daring gallantry of Nigel Bruce became the theme of every tongue; a gallantry equalled only by the consummate skill which he displayed, in retreating within his entrenchments frequently without the loss of a single man either as killed or wounded.
The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History
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I thought it wise to leave any encounter with the lady to chance, and as the by-paths of the country-side were many and intricate, I intended, without ungallantry, to render the chance remote.
The Guest of Quesnay
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Indeed my fair one does not verbally declare in my favor; but then, according to the vulgar proverb, that actions speak louder than words, I have no reason to complain; since she evidently approves my gallantry, is pleased with my company, and listens to my flattery.
The Coquette, or, The History of Eliza Wharton: A Novel Founded on Fact
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The award of honours for conspicuous gallantry came rather late, with the Victoria Cross during the Crimean War.
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But how strange, that a man of so abandoned a character should be the choice of a sister of Lord Orville! and how strange, that, almost at the moment of the union, he should be so importunate in gallantry to another woman!
Evelina: or, The History of a Young Lady's Entrance Into the World
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the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war
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They are the highest form of award for gallantry awarded by the British Crown.
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Isabella of Bavaria, remarkable for her gallantry, and the fairness of her complexion, introduced the fashion of leaving the shoulders and part of the neck uncovered.
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He is a very masculine person, except for this one feminine quality, for, if I may say it without ungallantry, there is a legend that no woman has ever understood the tariff.
The Gentleman from Indiana
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He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in combat.
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General J.E. B. Stuart had by his successful conduct of the cavalry, no less than by his personal gallantry, worked his way from the colonelcy he held at Manassas to a major-generalcy of all that arm of the Virginia army.
Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death
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And I was embarrassed by him, too young for his shy approaches, too unused to such respectful gallantry.
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Titus, a Fourth Classman, was awarded the Congressional Medal of honor for gallantry at Peking, China, 14 August1900, while a soldier of the 14th United States Infantry.
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The reason for the champions' malaise was apparent on Saturday when, for all Newcastle United's last‑ditch gallantry, United should have won by a hatful but were held to the most frustrating of draws.
Manchester United lose killer instinct while Dimitar Berbatov waits
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He was awarded a cross for gallantry in combat.
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The elegance which she wished to introduce was termed lasciviousness; yet I do not find that the absence of gallantry renders the wives more chaste, or the husbands more constant.
Letters written during a short residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark
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On top of the flag, along with his other medals, lay the DSC he was awarded for gallantry and devotion as a fighter pilot who so nearly lost his life fighting for this country.
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The scheme acts as a form of recognition or the making of a statement honouring marine meritorious service or outstanding marine gallantry or achievement for search and rescue.
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The truth is that Pickett was cited for gallantry and was breveted twice in fighting in Mexico.
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Beginning with the year 1730 it is brought down to 1894, and it is designed to demonstrate the existence at the present day of "adoptive lodges" wherein French gallantry once provided an inexpensive substitute for Masonry in which ladies had the privilege of participating.
Devil-Worship in France or The Question of Lucifer
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No unit of the United States Army has ever exceeded the First Minnesota for gallantry and courage.
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These works are considered as icons of amorous pursuits in an age of gallantry and the accompanying and complementary coquetry.
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She came up to me, though, with a sweet, sad expression in her face and a trusting look in her eyes that made my heart bound, as she laid her hands in mine and thanked me for what she called my gallantry; and I was so taken up by her words that I hardly noticed the scowl
The Golden Magnet
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While Greek love is not a sentiment, it may be sentimental, that is, an _affectation of sentiment_, differing from real sentiment as adulation does from adoration, as gallantry or the risking of life to secure favors do from genuine gallantry of the heart and self-sacrifice for the benefit of another.
Primitive Love and Love-Stories
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From the moment I read that book I was enchanted with the heroism and gallantry and poetry of Collins's life.
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Poets and wandering minstrels to a remarkably open and tolerant society, they wrote of freedom and justice and gallantry and of a kind of courtly love that was entirely new to literature.
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Three years later, as a second lieutenant in Italy, his ‘gallantry and coolness’ leading his men earned him a mention in despatches.
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Which reminds me that I have been guilty of an act of ungallantry, -- and faith! while you and I have been chatting, the lady, with
Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes
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-- the tabellion was on terms of spoken gallantry with Madame Soudry, who had a weakness for Lupin, though he was blond and wore spectacles.
Sons of the Soil
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The lady smiled, courtesied, and gave her hand to the Marquis, by whom, with all the formal gallantry of the time, which did not permit the guest to tuck the lady of the house under the arm, as a rustic does his sweetheart at a wake, she was ushered to the eating-room.
The Bride of Lammermoor
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Two of the members of the squad have already bagged the gallantry medal for deactivating a live explosive which was planted in a Police quarters.
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And he, embarrassed and shaken for the moment by this sudden visitation, was still heartened and hardened into a kind of effrontery and gallantry such as he had not felt as yet in regard to her.
An American Tragedy
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He went into one of the New Mexican troops, and by his high qualities and zealous attention to duty speedily rose to a sergeantcy, and finally won his lieutenancy for gallantry in action.
The Rough Riders
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It is difficult to recognize either the wisdom or necessity of this quixotism and nonchalant acceptance of a fate which, until they themselves made the decision, had been by no means certain: but it is impossible not to admire their selfless gallantry.
The Lonely Sea
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With a grace and gallantry that recalled his quips after he was shot by John Hinckley in 1981, Reagan announced his illness to a public that, whatever it now thinks about his presidency, still admires his easygoing charm.
'I Wish I Could Spare Nancy'
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Elsewhere, through the agency of the great railway companies, some of which are bestirring themselves in this matter with a gallantry and generosity deserving of all praise.
Speeches: Literary and Social
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His gallantry was always on the alert.
Emma
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Enlisting in the First Arkansas Regiment as a private soldier, and serving for twelve months as orderly sergeant; at the reorganization he was elected colonel of the regiment, and afterwards, on account of merit and ability, was commissioned brigadier-general; distinguishing himself for conspicuous bravery and gallantry on every battlefield, and being "scalped" by a minnie ball at Richmond, Kentucky -- which scar marks its furrow on top of his head today.
"Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show
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The OBE is not an award for gallantry, but given for exceptionally meritorious service. His citation for this has nothing whatever to do with his civil driving record, nor what the judge may have said before sentencing.
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Much of this might not be a problem if there were a requirement to emulate awards for gallantry to the military which are always accompanied by a citation setting out the deed for which the medal is awarded or, in the case, for example, of the Distinguished Service Order, the nature of the services rendered that merit the award.
Archive 2007-12-23
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Old-fashioned words like courage, gallantry, and honor are the only ones that can be used to describe and explain the combat wartime performance of the Argentine air force and naval air personnel.
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Today the structures defy time to tell the story of gallantry, courage and tragedy of the bygone era and its story of survival in the harsh Thar Dessert.
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He sat in the darkened stands, following the cuts and thrusts of floodlighted fencers, poised to spot some gallantry.
Another Daunting Olympic Quest:
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On the contrary, I have carefully preserved this and as far as the subject would give me leave, improved it, but with this caution always, that I have set forth the entertainments of vice in their proper colours, lest young people might be led to take them for innocent diversions, and from figures not uncommon in modern authors, learn to call lewdness gallantry, and the effects of unbridled lust the starts of too warm an imagination.
Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences
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He was awarded a cross for gallantry in combat.
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He won a medal for gallantry.
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While he gormandized he tormented the shrinking girl with his coarse gallantry.
Bloom of Cactus
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What a dreadful dreadful place this great world of yours is, Arthur; where husbands do not seem to care for their wives; where mothers do not love their children; where children love their nurses best; where men talk what they call gallantry!
The Newcomes
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If I were your enemy, I could not use you ill when I saw Fortune do it too, and in gallantry and good nature both, I should think myself rather obliged to protect you from her injuries (if it lay in my power) than double them upon you.
Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple (1652-54)
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Each of the boys was awarded the Purple Heart for gallantry and their parents were fêted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House.
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Be able to boast that if gallantry, generosity, and fidelity were lost in the world men would be able to find them again in your own breast" (clxv).
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Thus Morgan had the unique pleasure of presenting Italy's highest award for gallantry to the brave man who tried to sink his ship three years and three months before.
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Lady Caroline Leslie was the very life of fashion, and gave in to every species of tonish dissipation; but gambling was her prevailing fault: she would have been handsome, had not the continual vigils of deep play rendered her complexion too sallow, and her eyes too hollow for any art to restore to their native hue and lustre: she was not averse to gallantry, and so ready to assist it in another, that she has even facilitated the elopement of a sister from her husband, that she might fly to the arms of another married lover!
Romance Readers and Romance Writers: a Satirical Novel
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Since other gentlemen are not more obsequious in gallantry, I hereby tender myself for honour of accompanyist and _vade mecum_.
Baboo Jabberjee, B.A.
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More specifically, chapter one examines how a new language of gallantry competed with older Christian perceptions of adultery as a sinful unchastity requiring public policing.
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Besides, he began to find himself a mere novice in French gallantry, which is supported by an amazing volubility of tongue, and obsequious and incredible attention to trifles, a surprising faculty of laughing out of pure complaisance, and a nothingness of conversation which he could never attain.
The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle
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The George Cross - this country's highest civilian award for gallantry - would be an imaginative people-to-people choice.
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She seems to return to the gallantry of the eighteenth century, a time where eroticism was hidden in frillings and many layers.
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This is how it should be, for its subject could also be reasonably designated a light confection, albeit of quite exceptionally distinctive intelligence, oratorical power and studied chivalric gallantry.
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He drew himself up, a smile of debonair gallantry lit up his face and as soon as the last figure of the ecossaise was ended, he clapped his hands to the musicians and shouted up to their gallery, addressing the first violin:
War and Peace
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At least he had enough manners and gallantry to perform that small action.
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Johnson received a medal for conspicuous gallantry.
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It goes lilting into cloudless heaven like someone who is chosen for gallantry.
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As matched well, and rivalless for gallantry and force
Song and Legend from the Middle Ages
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This was truly an inspiring example of Indigenous courage, valor, honor, gallantry and self-sacrifice.
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These awards will never substitute the existing gallantry awards.
The Sun
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I have been laying the sin of ungallantry upon you for the last three days.
Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems
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The award of honours for conspicuous gallantry came rather late, with the Victoria Cross during the Crimean War.
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His officer received the Military Cross, a lower order than the VC that's given to officers who display gallantry in battle.
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This was truly an inspiring example of Indigenous courage, valor, honor, gallantry and self-sacrifice.
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You admired the Saxons and Danes in their veneration of the predictions of old women, whom the after ungallantry of
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 337, November, 1843
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Nowhere out of canny Scotland does his ungallantry debar him from the human ranks.
Ballad Book
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He fired several shots, and scattered the rebels, and it was owing mainly to his gallantry that the lives of the rest of the men were saved.
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The Silver Star is the third highest military decoration and is awarded for "gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.
Flashpoint
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So, he gave her three or four with a kind of jocose gallantry, and Miss La Creevy evinced no greater symptoms of displeasure than declaring, as she adjusted her yellow turban, that she had never heard of such a thing, and couldn’t have believed it possible.
Nicholas Nickleby
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To borrow Emma's prophetic statement, "[Frank's] gallantry is really unanswerable" (III. vii, 333), and in the aftermath of Box Hill no account surfaces that can explain fully his motives or his part in the flirtation.
Unanswerable Gallantry and Thick-Headed Nonsense: Rereading Box Hill
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A tone of romantic and chivalrous gallantry (which, however, was often disgraced by unbounded license) characterized the intercourse between the sexes; and the language of knight errantry was yet used, and its observances followed, though the pure spirit of honourable love and benevolent enterprise which it inculcates had ceased to qualify and atone for its extravagances.
Quentin Durward
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For his gallantry he was awarded a Victoria Cross.
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Medals for gallantry and campaigns are absolutely nothing to do with any political party.
The Sun
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In his book, he takes a platoon through a year of battle in the jungle undergrowth, cowardice, heroism, gallantry and the white feather.
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These works are considered as icons of amorous pursuits in an age of gallantry and the accompanying and complementary coquetry.
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As with the Irish-born in 1871 several of the twenty-nine won medals for outstanding gallantry.
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By the mid-18th century a distinction was being drawn between awards for individual acts of gallantry and those for distinguished service in a battle or campaign.
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So, he gave her three or four with a kind of jocose gallantry, and Miss La Creevy evinced no greater symptoms of displeasure than declaring, as she adjusted her yellow turban, that she had never heard of such a thing, and couldn't have believed it possible.
Nicholas Nickleby
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It was not the lowest term of abuse to call those who were conscious that they were struggling against oppression; and let me assure gentlemen that the term disunionist is rapidly assuming at the South the meaning which rebel took when it was baptized in the blood of Warren at Bunker Hill, and illustrated by the gallantry of Jasper at Fort Moultrie.
American Eloquence, Volume 2 Studies In American Political History (1896)