aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “’Tis one thing to be tempted, Another thing to fall.”
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “’Tis one thing to be tempted, Another thing to fall.”
Beatriz
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From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
for the reason that
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “’Tis one thing to be tempted, Another thing to fall.”
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
Olmedo
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From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “’Tis one thing to be tempted, Another thing to fall.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading “’Tis one thing to be tempted, Another thing to fall.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since the evening by the seaside so eventful to each, Olmedo had not seen Beatriz.
a special situation
From this reading “’Tis one thing to be tempted, Another thing to fall.”
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “’Tis one thing to be tempted, Another thing to fall.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “’Tis one thing to be tempted, Another thing to fall.”
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
at the time that
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed he had avoided it, because with his present feelings he dared not trust himself alone with her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His profession having been chosen for him by his parents, he had been subjected when so young to the discipline of his order, that he had been screened from the usual temptations and experiences of ordinary life.
