used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
Beatriz
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From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
a state at a particular time
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading So distracted, however, was he with his conflicting emotions, that she saw him the first.
counselled
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From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading So distracted, however, was he with his conflicting emotions, that she saw him the first.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading So distracted, however, was he with his conflicting emotions, that she saw him the first.
ExaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So distracted, however, was he with his conflicting emotions, that she saw him the first.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
FortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading So distracted, however, was he with his conflicting emotions, that she saw him the first.
ImposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
and nothing more
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
immediately past
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
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 When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
LILLO
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From this reading LILLO.
come together
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
Olmedo
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From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
a course of conduct
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
a human being
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
preëminence
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From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
Resistlessadjective
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
cut with a saw
From this reading So distracted, however, was he with his conflicting emotions, that she saw him the first.
the act of searching for something
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So distracted, however, was he with his conflicting emotions, that she saw him the first.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So distracted, however, was he with his conflicting emotions, that she saw him the first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
they're
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From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
tormentingverbUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
in the direction of
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
at the time that
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Olmedo left his house under such excited feelings, he unconsciously followed the path which led to the grove where Beatriz was, and which he knew to be her favorite retreat.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading “Exalted souls Have passions in proportion, violent, Resistless and tormenting: they’re a tax Imposed by nature in preëminence, And Fortitude, and Wisdom must support them.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading So distracted, however, was he with his conflicting emotions, that she saw him the first.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In his present condition of mind, she was the last person his reason would have counselled him to meet, but led by an inward attraction, without seeking the meeting, his steps took him towards where she had just risen from prayer.
