used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was in a hundred minds to turn back, to confess his sin before he had passed the last house in the village.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading He was in a hundred minds to turn back, to confess his sin before he had passed the last house in the village.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
Dalrugas
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From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
at any time
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was in a hundred minds to turn back, to confess his sin before he had passed the last house in the village.
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From this reading He was in a hundred minds to turn back, to confess his sin before he had passed the last house in the village.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
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 His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
immediately past
From this reading He was in a hundred minds to turn back, to confess his sin before he had passed the last house in the village.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading He was in a hundred minds to turn back, to confess his sin before he had passed the last house in the village.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
and nothing more
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He was in a hundred minds to turn back, to confess his sin before he had passed the last house in the village.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
precisely, exactly
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
Ronald
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From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
estrangement from god
From this reading He was in a hundred minds to turn back, to confess his sin before he had passed the last house in the village.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
a special situation
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
tuggings
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From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was in a hundred minds to turn back, to confess his sin before he had passed the last house in the village.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He was in a hundred minds to turn back, to confess his sin before he had passed the last house in the village.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was torn by a strong impulse to go back and remedy what he had done: the temptation to commit that fault had been momentary, but overwhelming; the temptation to go back and confess was continuous, but evidently feeble, for he went straight on through all its tuggings, and did not walk more slowly.
at the time that
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading Ronald started back on his way to Dalrugas in the beginning of the wintry night in a condition very different from that in which he came.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His head was dazed and swimming; something had happened to him; he had taken a step such as he had never contemplated taking, a step which, did Lily ever know or suspect it, would, he knew, open such a gulf between them as nothing could ever bridge over.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading We do not call that a temptation when we are impelled to do right, but it is the same thing, only the temptations to do right are somehow less potent than those to do wrong.
