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Meanings of alférez in English
Synonyms
Examples for "ensign"
Examples for "ensign"
1
She'd never heard quite that note in the brash young ensign's voice.
2
At his command the British ensign soon fluttered gaily in the breeze.
3
These were adopted as the ensign of Siena, in the Middle Ages.
4
The ensign from Montana is clearly the best marksman in the class.
5
The British ensign was drawn over the body of the dead Indian.
1
When I was sub-lieutenant I did not spend as much as that.
2
The sub-lieutenant raised his sword, and lowered it again rapidly.... A shot.
3
He flew as an observer and achieved the rank of sub-lieutenant.
4
The French officer was a young sub-lieutenant, evidently not much of a seaman.
5
The sub-lieutenant had kept his word, and the progress of his career deserves detailed mention.
Usage of alférez in English
1
He, Giorgio, had reached the rank of ensign-alferez-and cooked for the general.
2
The alferez breathed heavily, while his wife watched him with questioning eyes.
3
Padre Salvi stepped backward with an involuntary glance toward the alferez's feet.
4
The alferez started up and gazed in astonishment at the friar.
5
The house shook under the kicks and curses of the alferez.
6
Why were the windows closed in the house of the alferez?
7
The curate was received with respect and deference by all, even the alferez.
8
I know that we have a new curate and another alferez.
9
Either from shame or wine the alferez's face became very red.
10
The alferez has insulted us and said that you are what you are!
11
There's nothing more to fear! the alferez continued to call out.
12
Have the same order communicated to the alferez who commands in the district here.
13
Then the sweep stopped while the alferez counted the seconds.
14
The alferez returned, watch in hand, to superintend the lowering.
15
The alferez struck him with his fist and kicked him.
16
This time the alferez did not give the signal for a minute and a half.