used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
dearly loved
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
Colina
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From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
compunctionnounUS /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
embroiling
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From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
intense and profound fear
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading LOVERS.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
not any; not one
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
one's
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From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
caught or fixed
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ambrose stuck close to his camp, feeling somehow that the next move should come from her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ambrose and Colina had had no opportunity the night before to arrange for another meeting.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the real reason that kept him inactive was an instinctive compunction against embroiling Colina with her father.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was not that he had been unduly alarmed by her father's threat, though he had a young man's healthy horror of being humiliated in the beloved one's presence.
