Gallantry - English meaning

noun

The action of paying close attention to something.

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Half the children who ate the cereal showed no improvement in attentiveness

noun

The fact of paying attention and listening carefully

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She brings a scholar’s attentiveness to detail to her job., the pianist was extraordinary, as you c…

noun

The quality of being helpful and taking care of others

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Parents worry over a school’s quality and the attentiveness of its staff., a condolence note should…

noun

The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.

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He lay on his back

adverb

In the opposite direction from the one that one is facing or travelling towards.

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He moved back a pace

verb

Give financial, material, or moral support to.

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He had a newspaper empire backing him

noun

Willingness to take risks and act innovatively; confidence or courage.

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The boldness and independence that characterized his leadership

noun

A brave and confident way of behaving that shows no fear

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He is famous for the boldness of his business methods., even critics admire his boldness.

noun

Courageous behaviour or character.

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Perhaps i'll get a medal for bravery

noun

Brave behaviour or actions

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They were awarded medals for their bravery., acts of exceptional bravery

noun

The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

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The age of chivalry

noun

Very polite, honest, and kind behaviour, especially by men towards women

noun

The system of behaviour followed by knights in the medieval period of history, that put a high value on honour, kindness, and courage

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The age of chivalry

noun

Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

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Your case needs very careful investigation and consideration

noun

The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

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He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

noun

In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

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From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

noun

The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

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She called on all her courage to face the ordeal

noun

The ability to control fear and to be willing to deal with something that is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

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He lacked the courage to tax the american people to pay for his great society programs., it took me…

noun

The ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation

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They showed great courage when they found out about their baby's disability., [ + to infinitive ] p…

noun

Polite behaviour

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The standard of service and the courteousness of the staff were very impressive.

noun

The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.

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He treated the players with courtesy and good humour

noun

Polite behavior, or a polite action

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[ u ] they should teach drivers to show pedestrians some courtesy.

noun

Polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark

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He was treated with courtesy and hospitality., i have written to the customer relations director tw…

noun

Polite and formal behaviour

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He combined courtliness with an explosive sense of humor., she loves men who treat her with courtli…

adjective

(of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold.

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A daring crime

noun

Adventurous courage.

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The daring of the players brings fortune or ruin

verb

Have the courage to do something.

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A story he dare not write down

noun

Lack of fear.

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She quickly earned a reputation for fearlessness

noun

The quality of having no fear

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Their fearlessness in the face of the enemy, you need a certain fearlessness to challenge the gover…

noun

Politeness and good manners

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His humility and graciousness have won our hearts., she impressed others as a person of extraordina…

noun

Great comfort and beauty

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Bryson called it "an outpost of comfort and graciousness", and it's a fantastic place to escape to.…

noun

Great bravery.

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They fought with exemplary heroism

noun

Great bravery

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An act of heroism

noun

The traditional male quality of being brave and strong.

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Men accustomed to proving their manliness on the streets

noun

The qualities or appearance thought to be typical of a man

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My wife has never complained about my manliness., the emotionally complex male figures in movies cr…

noun

A whitish fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.

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The optic nerve

verb

Brace oneself mentally to face a demanding situation.

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She nerved herself to enter the room

noun

A group of long, thin fibers in the body, esp. in the brain, which send and receive messages that control how the body reacts to signals it receives, such as to changes in temperature or pressure against the skin

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It takes a lot of nerve to get up in front of a class when you’re not used to it., she has some ner…

verb

Take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place.

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She plucked a blade of grass

noun

Spirited and determined courage.

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It must have taken a lot of pluck to walk along a path marked ‘danger’

verb

To remove something, esp. with a sudden movement

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Astronauts plan to use the shuttle’s robot arm to pluck the satellite out of space., she plucked he…

noun

Behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

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He always treated me with the utmost politeness

noun

Behaviour that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people's feelings

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They asked how he was out of politeness, not because they really wanted to know., she smiled at the…

noun

A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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The director had a lot of respect for douglas as an actor

verb

Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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She was respected by everyone she worked with

noun

Admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities

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I believe people had more respect for teachers back then., some drivers don’t have any respect for …

noun

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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The medals are awarded for acts of valour