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Example sentences for "gallantry"

Lexicographically close words:
gall; gallant; gallantest; gallantly; gallantries; gallants; gallate; galleasses; galled; galleon
  1. We think there is a positive want of gallantry at this unequivocally shouted preference of a Prince of Wales.

  2. Not many would have remembered the gallantry of Major Andrew M'Clary at Bunker Hill, but for this monument to his memory.

  3. Margaret turned away with a look of disgust, but with a very pale cheek; and her father presented her to the duke, who received her with a graceful mingling of gallantry and respect.

  4. What might have offended, or rather, I should say, disgusted her more, would have been the empty compliments and overcharged affectation of gallantry which were so common in that day.

  5. Sorrel displayed great gallantry and evinced much ability in directing and managing a division whose commander had fallen, and of which he was placed in command by Longstreet.

  6. Distinguished alike for gallantry in the field and for energy and skill in the administration of his department, his value cannot be over-estimated.

  7. It occurs to me that this is one of the instances of skill, ability and gallantry on the battle-field which should commend itself to the high approval of the Executive.

  8. And the honest master, chuckling at one of the first attempts at wit and gallantry of which he had ever been guilty, thought the next instant he blushed at his own audacity.

  9. It is particularly noteworthy that the first medals of this class issued were struck from the Meritorious Service Medal, the two words being erased and Conspicuous Gallantry engraved in place thereof (see facing page 140).

  10. He died on March 27th from an attack of smallpox, just when his gallantry had earned for him a knighthood.

  11. Manners-Smith, while several of the native troops earned the Order of Merit for their gallantry and devotion.

  12. Bar, and the French Croix de Guerre with Palm, it was fitting that his constant gallantry and magnificent example should be further recognised--alas!

  13. For his gallantry here and splendid work on other occasions "Hoppy" was awarded the M.

  14. Vann with much gallantry crawled forward and managed to knock out the gun team which was causing most of the trouble.

  15. Alfred Hacking had done invaluable work during the few months he had commanded the 5th Battalion, and for his excellent leadership and gallantry during the fighting of September 29th and October 3rd was awarded the D.

  16. Smith, though wounded, remained at his post to the last to sound the recall signal; while great gallantry was also shewn by Lieut.

  17. It was a pleasure to all to hear a little later that for his gallantry and splendid work in this attack, and on many other occasions, "Pat" Ashwell was awarded a well-deserved D.

  18. Boot and Attenborough, both of whom later received decorations for gallantry in underground work.

  19. Great gallantry was shewn on the same occasion by Sergt.

  20. Grantham displayed conspicuous gallantry in remaining at his post, in spite of being surrounded by flames, and killing several of the enemy at close quarters.

  21. Battalion, during one of the most anxious periods in its history; Vann for his gallantry here and previously at Kemmel got the M.

  22. Deeds of gallantry were conspicuous on all sides, and especially good work was done by several N.

  23. It was a great pleasure to all when it was known shortly afterwards, that Vann, whose gallantry knew no bounds, had been given a bar to his M.

  24. In these operations they established a reputation for gallantry and devotion to duty which in the whole Brigade was conspicuous throughout the war.

  25. Ah, I can easily see that you are but lately from England," said Mrs. Temple, delighted with the gallantry of the young man.

  26. His tone had lost its gallantry and grown serious.

  27. The Colonel's gallantry was not without romantic flavour.

  28. Buonaparte had contracted on the south, as well as on the north, the circuit of his defence; and never was his generalship, or the gallantry of his troops, more brilliantly displayed than throughout this terrible day.

  29. His army was now, as before, greatly the superior in numbers; and though the bearing of his troops was more modest, their gallantry remained unimpaired.

  30. The gallantry and military talents of this handsome officer had already raised him to a distinguished rank in the army, and Josephine warmly espoused his interests: but Buonaparte was with difficulty persuaded to give his consent to the match.

  31. Lord Keith frankly told Massena, that his gallantry had been such that no terms could be too good for him.

  32. Villeneuve, a man of dauntless gallantry and the highest spirit, smarting under this injury, was anxious to take the noble revenge of victory.

  33. In Beaumanoir's expression one read only gallantry and frankness; in Montaubon's there was gallantry also, but it was mixed with the cruelty and cunning of the wolf.

  34. Moreover, I am not loath to relate that many of the British officers were ruled by a spirit of gallantry and fair play.

  35. Belfort was there too, and he was gloomy, despite the fact that he had been commended by Sir William for gallantry in action.

  36. Anything further from the gallantry of the romances of chivalry could hardly be found.

  37. The delicacy of an Englishman may be shocked at the idea of examining and registering a lady's features one after another, like the articles of a bill of lading; but the cold and systematic gallantry of a Frenchman is not so scrupulous.

  38. News of their gallantry and of their reward reached their friends and relations at home.

  39. Her great-grandfather, General Winston, was distinguished in the war of 1812, while several of her relatives were noted for gallantry during the Civil War.

  40. Mr. Trollope wants the gallantry abolished; we hope that rude women may learn a better appreciation of this gallantry by its abolition in flagrant cases only.

  41. The Queen permitted the Duke to treat her as he had treated the women of his own day, a day when gallantry and women reigned.

  42. But the most detailed example of mediaeval gallantry is that presented in the work already mentioned, the autobiography of the thirteenth-century minnesinger, Ulrich von Liechtenstein.

  43. There is no chance of their being forgotten: so long as gallantry is admired and honour revered amongst British soldiers, so long will they remember Fraser's charge at Purwan Durrah.

  44. He had already seated himself, but he now rose, approached Pauline, took her hand, and with an extravagant gallantry which his lank body caused closely to verge upon the ludicrous, lifted this hand ceremoniously to his pale lips.

  45. He spoke with sudden seriousness, and she felt that mere gallantry had not lain at the root of this answer.

  46. Lieutenant-Colonel Beckwith and the Battalion were particularly thanked in Lord Wellington's despatches for their gallant conduct on this trying day, and indeed nothing could exceed the devoted gallantry displayed by every one.

  47. June 21st was a day which will be for ever memorable in the pages of history, for the gallantry which was displayed by all is beyond my humble pen to describe.

  48. I must tell you that Colonel Barnard for his great gallantry was made Prince of Wales's aide-de-camp.

  49. It is wonderful to see the gallantry displayed on all occasions by a British soldier.

  50. I am told nothing could exceed the gallantry displayed by our brave fellows; every part was defended by art beyond conception.


  51. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "gallantry" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    amenity; attention; bravery; chivalry; courage; court; courtesy; courtliness; debauchery; dissipation; gallantry; heroism; libertinism; license; manhood; manliness; prowess; serenade; suit; tact; valor; venery; virtue; wooing