used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
alienatedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliəneɪtɪd/
socially disoriented
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
Apologuenoun
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
CaricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
Cecil
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From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
Cecil's
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From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
Dunstone
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From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
set up or found
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
Rosamond's
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From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
Identical; not different.
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
term of address for a man
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Now Cecil had always stood on a pinnacle at Dunstone, and she had found neither its claims nor her own recognized at Compton.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
TestsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
turning-point
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From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
precisely as stated
From this reading Tests of allegiance consist in very small matters, and it is not always easy to see the turning-point.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Another would climb on any pinnacle that any one would erect for the purpose, and become alienated from whatever interfered with such eminence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One kind of allegiance would have remained on the level, and retained the same standard, whether accepted or not.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Rosamond's Apologue Pray, sir, do you laugh at me?--Title of Old Caricature Was Cecil's allegiance to Dunstone, or was it to the heiress of Dunstone?
