Sentences with phrase «noble class as»

Israel's portraits are intended to complement — and comment on — the grand gallery, which is filled with 17th - and 18th - century portraits of famous figures of the British noble class as well that of Sarah Siddons, the great actress and celebrity of 18th - century London.

However, the Greyhound was still considered a breed reserved for the noble classes as it was not the best for hunting because it would be more of a liability to those that couldn't afford to own such a pet.

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4 a: a body of persons const!tuting a special class in a society: estate 3 b plural: the members or representatives of the governing classes assembled in a legislative body c obsolete: a person of high rank (as a noble)

In a recent reconstructive essay on Hinduism, Sudhanshu Ranade suggests a connection between the not - so - noble function of «the political branch of Hinduism» in Vedic times, and «the trap the BJP is leading us into today».9 This involves the task of consolidating a hierarchically - ordered socio - political structure for Hindu society reflecting true religious Dhanna and controlling these classes / castes in order «to keep people in their place [so as] to keep them from getting above themselves».10 Perhaps this is the reason that nationalism, in its Orientalist form, is so pervasive in contemporary India.

Donna is the Italian word for «lady», and it has a history of being used as a term of respect among the upper class and nobles.

Having already delivered the basics before class, teachers can devote their skills and expertise to nobler pursuits, such as facilitating a small - group discussion, providing direct support to an uncertain student, or conducting an activity with a high - performing team.

Using material from a Freedom of Information Act request, we found that Noble's discipline system charges students $ 5 for minor behavior such as chewing gum, missing a button on their school uniform, or not making eye contact with their teacher, and up to $ 280 for required behavior classes.

All Nook devices will continue to be backed by world - class pre - and post-sales support in Barnes & Noble stores, as well as ongoing software upgrades and improvements to the digital bookstore service.»

In English, the term sport was often used to depict hunting as a form of entertainment for the noble and elite classes.

With the turquoise waters of the Caribbean sparkling below and a white sandy beach beneath, this majestic city served as the home to nobles and high priests, while lower class people lived around the city in thatched wooden huts.

The city within the walls was only inhabited by the nobles, high priests and esteemed citizens such as astronomers whereas the lower classes lived in simple wood and thatch huts beyond.

Black, Jewish and indigenous white working - class pugilists moved in the same circles as the European elite; and ladies of noble birth rubbed shoulders with the young women from the other side of the social divide; each seeking fame or the means to a living and a secure future.

For those of us who did not learn Latin as a language in school, we have been privileged to join the noble class of people who «speak» the language in today's world either through our affiliation with church or the legal profession.

Minorities Rarely Winners In Class - Action Lawsuits Personal injury lawyers have long touted their work as noble and altruistic — saving poor consumers, union workers and minorities from the unbridled greed of Corporate America.