earls

"In the historical drama, the viscounts held positions of influence in the royal court, ranking above the barons but taking orders from the earls. "

"While hiking in the forest, we saw a beautiful nymphalid with bright orange wings flitting between the trees. "

"The nobility of the kingdom held significant power and influence in the government. "

"The nobleman's son was expected to attend a prestigious school for the aristocracy. "

"The king appointed several new marquesses to positions of power, recognizing their service and placing them in rank above the earls but still below the dukes. "

"A beautiful butterfly fluttered around the garden flowers. "

"In the royal procession, the viscount walked behind the earl but ahead of the baron. "

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

"The Countess attended the school's annual fundraising gala. "

"Hey, beautiful!"

"Although lower in rank than the Duke of Wellington, the Marquess of Anglesey was a celebrated war hero in his own right. "

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "