Sentence examples of "lap of honour" in English
Sir William Lucas had been formerly in trade in Meryton, where he had made a tolerable fortune, and risen to the honour of knighthood by an address to the king during his mayoralty.
Sir William Lucas, autrefois négociant à Meryton, possédait une jolie fortune. Ayant exercé honorablement l’office de maire, il avait obtenu du roi le titre de chevalier.
The child sat on his mother's lap and listened to the story.
L'enfant s'assit sur les genoux de sa mère et écouta l'histoire.
Upon my honour, I never met with so many pleasant girls in my life as I have this evening; and there are several of them you see uncommonly pretty.
Sur mon honneur je n’ai jamais vu autant de femmes aimables dans ma vie, et il y en a plusieurs qui sont d'une beauté peu commune.
It's a shame that you don't honour us with your presence.
Il est dommage que vous ne nous fassiez pas l'honneur de votre présence.
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