TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HONOURS»
The term «honours» is very widely used and occupies the
11.134 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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10 QUOTES WITH «HONOURS»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
honours.
There are people who have never been taught anything, and know everything, have never been anywhere, and understand everything, have never given a moment's thought to anything, and comprehend everything. 'Blessed hands' is the name bestowed on these fortunate beings. The world envies, honours and respects them.
Worldly pleasures, such as flow from greatness, riches, honours, and sensual gratifications, are infinitely worse than none.
I'm not that comfortable with actors receiving honours, partly because I think they ought to go to those who really help others.
To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you, too, can be president of the United States.
The glittering baits of titles and honours are only for children and fools.
I deeply detest social distinction and snobbery, and in that lies my strong aversion to titular honours.
Literature is an avenue to glory, ever open for those ingenious men who are deprived of honours or of wealth.
I do not want a husband who honours me as a queen, if he does not love me as a woman.
I'd always enjoyed acting at high school, and I was all lined up to do an honours degree course in biology at a Canadian university, and at the eleventh hour the drama teacher I had said, 'You know, you'll get a lot more girls if you go into acting,' and that kinda sold it.
Fertility is measured by offspring, not by honours.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HONOURS»
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honours in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
honours and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Canadian
Honours System
This full-colour illustrated book recounts the history of Canada's various national orders, decorations, and medals.
Christopher McCreery, 2005
2
On Her Majesty's Service: Royal
Honours and Recognition in ...
On Her Majesty's Service examines the history and development of these marks of honour from the Crown in detail and also provides complete lists of Canadian recipients and a section on heraldry.
Christopher McCreery, 2008
3
Girls Don't Do
Honours: The Irish Women in Education in the ...
An examination of Irish women's educational experiences, revealing the biased attitudes rooted in Irish education at all levels.
4
The Orders of Knighthood and the Formation of the British ...
A detailed analysis of the political, social and cultural aspects of the British orders of knighthood in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
5
Cash for
Honours: The True Life of Maundy Gregory
For the first time, this book reveals the true story of Maundy Gregory, the man responsible for "An Insult to the Crown." It reveals for the first time the names of the individuals who purchased titles and influence from Lloyd George.
6
British Qualifications: Professional, Vocational and ...
Management Joint BA (Honours) Degree Programme ♢ Business Law Joint BA
Honours Degree Programme ♢ Marketing BA (Honours) ♢ Marketing, Advertising
and Public Relations BA (Honours) ♢ Marketing Joint BA (Honours) Degree ...
7
Propriety and
Honours: Interim Findings; Fourth Report of ...
In 2004 the Public Administration Select Committee conducted a major inquiry
into the honours system.1 Earlier this year we decided to undertake a further
evidence session following up this report with a particular focus on the propriety ...
8
Battle
Honours of the British and Commonwealth Armies
"Battle Honours" svarer til "Fanebånd" i den danske hær.
9
Battles &
Honours of Royal Navy
>1- 1- >5 The document which helps set out the criteria and lists the awards of
battle honours is Admiralty Fleet Order (AFO) 2565/54 Issue 98/54 dated 1
October, 1954, and it is entitled Battle Honours for HM Ships and FAA Squadrons
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HONOURS»
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honours is used in the context of the following news items.
David Cameron set to appoint up to 35 peers in dissolution honours …
At least 35 new Conservatives are set to be ennobled as part of the dissolution honours, amid fears the Prime Minister does not have the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
White House honours Indian American woman as 'Champion of …
Sunita Viswanath was honoured as one of the 12 'Champions of Change' for her effort in protecting the environment. (Courtesy whitehouse.gov) ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
Children battle it out for honours at Northampton Dance Festival …
Children battle it out for honours at Northampton Dance Festival. editorial image. 10:21 Thursday 16 July 2015. 0. Have your say ... «Northampton Chronicle & Echo, Jul 15»
Forks' warming hut garners international honours - Manitoba - CBC …
A hut featured in the Forks annual warming hut competition has won international honours for its architectural design. The "hybrid hut" won the ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
Sandbox 137 - Latin Honours | Music Ally
Sandbox 137 – Latin Honours. July 15th, 2015 by anthonym. Lead: Latin America has been seeing staggering growth in record music income recently and the ... «Music Ally, Jul 15»
'Sports Illustrated' honours USA Women's World Cup stars with …
'Sports Illustrated' honours USA Women's World Cup stars with individual covers. The United States poses for pictures with the World Cup ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
The Eagles, George Lucas, Carole King to get Kennedy Center …
The annual honours, announced on Wednesday, celebrate lifetime contributions to U.S. culture through the performing arts. Other honorees ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
University award honours memory of Dalton zoo keeper
AN award created in memory of a gifted Dalton zoo keeper who was killed by a tiger has been presented to a talented student by her family. «NW Evening Mail, Jul 15»
Hundreds of families pass with honours at Sunderland's Stadium of …
Hundreds of North East families have been at the home of the Black Cats as they celebrated passing an education programme. The Sir Bob ... «Sunderland Echo, Jul 15»
Elleval seeks Meld honours - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
David Marnane hopes the Meld Stakes does not come too soon for stable star Elleval at Leopardstown on Thursday evening. «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
