A lady was the same to all people, of high rank or low, at all times, under all conditions.

The late hours at which people of rank go to bed, renders it wholly unnecessary to force a sleep in public places.

So although there remained one captain, it was felt that two people of identical rank directly beneath the commanding officer were required.

All of these are correct, but apply to people of subtly different rank.

In the past, people of lower rank served tea to higher-ranking people.

The important people of ministerial rank will reach their agreements and shake hands across the table.

It was crowded with people of every station and rank.

"The Jeeps were reserved for people of rank," he said.

In many societies, particular clothing may indicate social status, reserved or affordable to people of high rank.

The confession involved so many people of high rank that the king ordered the official investigation closed.