preserving the old graces
English translation: keeping to old traditions (traditional ways of doing things, courtesy, manners) and preserving them
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| 22:36 Aug 21, 2019 |
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|  Selected response from: Yvonne Gallagher Ireland Local time: 13:31 | ||||
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keeping the gracious manners Explanation: The polite and sweet behaviour pleasing to the addressee. |
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traditional values Explanation: He is saying that in the face of such adversity, he still managed to keep hold of traditional values, morals or duties. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 36 mins (2019-08-21 23:13:21 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- And I would also say that there is a nuance by the use of the word "grace" (when so many other words could have been used), which suggests that, by managing to uphold these values amidst such difficulties, this guy has acquired a kind of elegance, charm or moral worth. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 39 mins (2019-08-21 23:16:46 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- You would say "preserving (or even "cherishing") traditional values -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2019-08-21 23:46:19 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- ...unti he almost has a kind of pious aura around him. I.e. the nuanced use of this noun has an association of piousness. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 8 hrs (2019-08-22 07:03:18 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- "At a time when SOCIAL VALUES AND GRACES are being re-examined and re-established, this trend embodies all that is traditional.". https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/home/trendspotting-a-pa... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 8 hrs (2019-08-22 07:11:07 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- My use of "values" can be explained through the expression "SOCIAL VALUES". This may explain the idea: "SOCIAL VALUES are most important aspects of a social system, which play a predominant role in running and maintaining the social order. They provide not only the general guidelines for social conduct and behaviour, but also establish the norms in society." https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-examples-of-social-value... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 11 hrs (2019-08-22 09:59:38 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The point with using the term "preserving/upholding traditional VALUES" is that it is strongly implied that the character/person in question has been carrying out his/her duties, tasks, lifelong efforts etc in a way that keeps sight of these traditions. |
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39 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +3
peer agreement (net): +3keeping to old traditions (traditional ways of doing things, courtesy, manners) and preserving them Explanation: preserving old courtesies https://books.google.ie/books?id=kRpJDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT30&lpg=PT... "The old manners, the old courtesy, the old graces that made life sweet. All is hurry and selfishness and thick skin..." it's STAUNCHLY devoted to his family -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 41 mins (2019-08-21 23:18:27 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- https://books.google.ie/books?id=nOAtpUTjewEC&pg=PA20&lpg=PA... Things change almost yearly and the old graces are out of style, are changed, or even make room for the more recent fashions -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 42 mins (2019-08-21 23:19:39 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/8538365-my-generation-of-ra... “My generation of radicals and breakers-down never found anything to take the place of the old virtues of work and courage and the old graces of courtesy and ... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 43 mins (2019-08-21 23:20:21 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- NB not Scotsman but STAUNCHLY -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 44 mins (2019-08-21 23:21:22 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/staunch -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day 12 hrs (2019-08-23 11:00:09 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Glad to have helped. You noticed my comment about "staunchly" (not "Scotsman") I hope? |
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