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English, 30.12.2020 02:20, shay8181

19) "The captain stood with folded arms, silent, observing the work of
his subordinates, but making no sign. Death is a dignitary who
when he comes announced is to be received with formal
manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him. In
the code of military etiquette silence and fixity are forms of
deference."
What is the meaning of the word dignitary as it is used in this sentence?
A) a person who is ill
B)
a friend or acquaintance
a beast of no importance
D
someone of high rank and influence

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