10 QUOTES WITH «SIR»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
sir.
I know not, sir, whether Bacon wrote the works of Shakespeare, but if he did not, it seems to me that he missed the opportunity of his life.
Faith, sir, we are here today, and gone tomorrow.
I was not up stairs when he came home; no, sir.
A losing trade, I assure you, sir: literature is a drug.
I don't call you handsome, sir, though I love you most dearly: far too dearly to flatter you. Don't flatter me.
But, sir, they have written me down upon the history of the country as worthy of expulsion, and in no unkindness I must tell them that for all future time my self-respect requires that I shall pass them as strangers.
Sir Rodin convinced my parents to have me committed; they are all in Paris to arrange it.
A blind bloke walks into a shop with a guide dog. He picks the Dog up and starts swinging it around his head. Alarmed, a shop assistant calls out: 'Can I help, sir?' 'No thanks,' says the blind bloke. 'Just looking.'
You well know, sir, that when the Constitution was submitted to the People of the respective States for their adoption or rejection, it awakened the warmest debates of the several State conventions.
I phoned this number and said, Please, sir, I want to be an actor.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SIR»
Discover the use of
sir in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
sir and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sir Cumference and the First Round Table
King Arthur was a good ruler, but in this math adventure he needs a good ruler. Geometry is explained with humor in SIR CUMFERENCE AND THE FIRST ROUND TABLE, making it fun and accessible for beginners.
2
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
This edition is designed to make the poem, in its original Middle English, accessible to students and general readers.
Anonymous, Paul Battles, 2012
Alan Blair, the hero of Wake Up, Sir! Well, read the book and find out!
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Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi
Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and Radius are back in their second Math Adventure!
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Sir Arthur Cotton, His Life and Work
On the work of Sir Arthur Cotton, 1803-1899, a pioneer in irrigation and water management.
Lady Elizabeth Hope, William Digby, 1900
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Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland: A Math ...
To earn his knighthood, Radius uses a circular medallion to find and rescue a missing king.
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Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens
When Sir Cumference and his wife, Lady Di of Ameter, host a massive surprise birthday party for the king, they must figure out a quick way to count all the guests that are in attendance. Simultaneous.
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Sir Bevis of Hampton in Literary Tradition
First comprehensive collection to be devoted to Sir Bevis, the most popular Middle English romance.
Jennifer Fellows, Ivana Djordjević, 2008
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Sir Banister Fletcher's a History of Architecture
The world's major architecture is described, explained, and frequently illustrated. Scope is widened to include more architecture from non-European countries.
Sir Banister Fletcher, Dan Cruickshank, 1996
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The Life and Times of
Sir Thomas Malory
The most comprehensive consideration of the competing arguments for Malory's identitu yet undertaken.A tour de force of historical scholarship and detective work -- so good it sets the mind racing.'LITERARY REVIEW
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SIR»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
sir is used in the context of the following news items.
'Batman boat' Sir Ben Ainslie hopes will bring the America's Cup …
Half a million people including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge lined the Portsmouth shores this weekend to cheer on Sir Ben Ainslie in the opening event ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Holocaust 'hero' Sir Nicholas Winton dies aged 106
Sir Nicholas Winton, who organised the rescue of 669 children destined for Nazi concentration camps, has died aged 106. Sir Nicholas, then a stockbroker, ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
Sir John Hurt diagnosed with cancer
Veteran actor Sir John Hurt has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The 75-year-old, who was Oscar-nominated for his role in 1980's The Elephant Man, ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
Boris Johnson defends Sir Tim Hunt's 'sexist' remarks
London Mayor Boris Johnson has called for a Nobel laureate who had to resign after remarks he made about women in science to be reinstated. Sir Tim Hunt, a ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
Sir Christopher Lee dies at 93 - latest reaction and tributes
That's the end of our rolling coverage of tributes to Sir Christopher Lee, after he died at 93. As one of Britain's greatest actors, his career spanned genres, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
Sir Tim Hunt resigns from university role over girls comment
A statement from the university read: "UCL can confirm that Sir Tim Hunt FRS has resigned from his position as honorary professor with the UCL faculty of life ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
Sir Bradley Wiggins hour record was illegal, claims Alex Dowsett's …
It was hailed as one of the great rides in the history of cycling but Sir Bradley Wiggins' new hour record has caused controversy, with a coach of the man whose ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
Sir Ian Botham on James Anderson: It's been a privilege to watch …
Let me be the first to congratulate James Anderson on a wonderful achievement and a testament to his skill as a cricketer. He has been a joy to watch for more ... «mirror.co.uk, Apr 15»
Sir Elton John vows to BOYCOTT Dolce & Gabbana over gay …
Sir Elton John has vowed to boycott fashion label Dolce & Gabbana after the designers slammed same-sex families. The superstar posted a photograph of ... «mirror.co.uk, Mar 15»
Sir Terry Pratchett, renowned fantasy author, dies aged 66
Sir Terry Pratchett, fantasy author and creator of the Discworld series, has died aged 66, eight years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. "The world ... «BBC News, Mar 15»
