Select rycerstwo were distinguished above the other rycerstwo, because they descended from past tribal dynasties, or because early Piasts' endowments made them select beneficiaries.

The copying of characters found in dictionaries from past dynasties, for the collection of those characters already listed in some published volume.

The analysis of documents and literature from past dynasties for previously unlisted characters.

The comparison of Variant Chinese characters from past dynasties found in stone engravings (where characters with minimal variation are generally not accepted in the final listing).

No living member of the present or past reigning dynasties of Europe is known to have symptoms of haemophilia or is believed to carry the gene for it.

Given past experience, including the flight of millions of Chinese abroad when past dynasties crumbled, the authorities may have a point.

The Master said, "Chau had the advantage of viewing the two past dynasties.

Because silk strings break easily, there are very few that survive from the past dynasties.

Traditionally, looking at past Chinese dynasties, small eyes, almond eyes, bound feet and being fat were beautiful.

The palace was a center of marine sacrifice in the past dynasties, and also a venue for sailors to have happy get-togethers.