used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The test had been accepted; he had been worsted in it.
Alec
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From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
alloynounUS /ˈælɔɪ/
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
Beaumaroy
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From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
divisible by two
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
foiblesnounUS /ˈfɔɪbəlz/
plural of “foible” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
the quality of being humane
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
set down according to a plan
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
MARY'SnounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
SaffronnounUS /ˈsæfrən/
Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
carry out
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had demanded an ordeal, a test--that he should see Mr. Saffron and judge for himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
ULTIMATUMnounUS /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final peremptory demand
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
unconfirmedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈfɜːrmd/
not finally established or settled
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
unjustifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
lacking justification or authorization
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His suspicions were not laid to rest--far from it; but they were left unjustified and unconfirmed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DOCTOR MARY'S ULTIMATUM Even Captain Alec was not superior to the foibles which beset humanity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If it had been his conception of duty which impelled him to take a high line with Beaumaroy, there was now in his feelings, although he did not realize the fact, an alloy of less precious metal.
worstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading The test had been accepted; he had been worsted in it.
