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conscience: moral sense and understanding (which enables guilty feelings).
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born of love: i.e., awakened by the power of love.
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cheater: rogue. urge: stress. amiss: sin; fault.
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nobler part: soul.
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stays: awaits.
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proud: swelling with. pride: sexual ardor.
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want: lack. hold it: believe, put faith in.