| Any clear linkage to the power and prestige of the central palatial authority would have conferred distinction. |
| I never conferred with Alison about Faye so she left alone, however Amy could read me like a book and whenever I was feeling down she'd guess it. |
| Jacqui promptly dragged me out, in nothing but a pair of argyle socks, and conferred with Rusco for a few minutes. |
| They conferred in Arabic for the right English words, and also taught me a few Arabic phrases. |
| Left-handedness may have conferred prehistoric man advantages, such as in combat, say the researchers. |
| The award is conferred on the basis of testimonials describing the nominee's service. |
