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scrutiny a. (in the early Christian Church) a formal testing that catechumens had to undergo before being baptized b. a similar examination of candidates for holy orders How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Upon his countenance was the same strange, searching expression that had marked his scrutiny of each of the sailors he had first encountered. After a professional scrutiny, prolonged to the limit of politeness, "Pardon me," he said; "one asking information should be willing to impart it. Every gaze was fixed upon her in silent scrutiny, until the American flag was recognized. |
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