Chapter II

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

(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 “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading Auspicious morn, com’st opportune, unbought?

self-consciously timid

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

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From this reading Bring’st thou glad furtherance in thy rosy train?

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From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

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From this reading Auspicious morn, com’st opportune, unbought?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

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an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

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remove something that has been rejected

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

possessive form of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading Bring’st thou glad furtherance in thy rosy train?

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Bring’st thou glad furtherance in thy rosy train?

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

a small natural hill

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Bring’st thou glad furtherance in thy rosy train?

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

the sound of laughing

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possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Auspicious morn, com’st opportune, unbought?

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

newly mown

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

throughout a period of time

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

From this reading Auspicious morn, com’st opportune, unbought?

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

-ing form of “prattle” — speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

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From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Bring’st thou glad furtherance in thy rosy train?

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

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From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

move hurridly

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

the season of growth

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Bring’st thou glad furtherance in thy rosy train?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Bring’st thou glad furtherance in thy rosy train?

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From this reading Auspicious morn, com’st opportune, unbought?

English writer (1925-1994)

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

-ing form of “warble” — sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

during the time that

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.

but in spite of that

From this reading Speed then, my chariot, following fast my thought, And distance on thy track the lumbering wain, O’er plain and hillock nearing her abode, The goal of expectation, fortune’s road,-- The maiden waits to greet with courtesy Her bashful guest, while stranger yet is he: From friendly circle at the city’s Court She’s come to cull the flowers, to toy and play With prattling childhood, love’s delightful sport; Its smile call forth, to scent the new-mown hay, Enjoy the wholesome laughter, simple mien, Of country people in this rural scene.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading “_O Spring, thou youthful beauty of the year, Mother of flowers, bringer of warbling quires, Of all sweet new green things, and new desires._” GUARINI’S PASTOR FIDO.