Chapter XV

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From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

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From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

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

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

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

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

have

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

for the reason that

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

show off

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

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From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

third-person singular of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

the organ of sight

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

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

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

made joyful

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

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

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

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

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

the transmission of information

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

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

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

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From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Such was the matter of the song.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

full of or giving praise

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

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From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was the matter of the song.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

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From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

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

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

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

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

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

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Previous to this, however, Satyrus and I, praising our mutual tact, proceeded to the maiden's chamber, under the pretext of hearing her performance on the harp, but in reality because I could not bear her to be out of my sight, for however short a space.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

the second nearest planet to the sun

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

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

From this reading The first subject of her song was, the engagement between the lion and the boar, described by Homer;[1] afterwards she chose a tenderer theme, the praises of the rose.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Divested of its poetic ornaments,[2] the purport of the strain was this: Had Jove wished to impose a monarch upon the flowers, this honor would have been given to the rose,[3] as being the ornament of the earth, the boast of shrubs, the eye of flowers, imparting a blush to the meadows and dazzling with its beauty.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The rose breathes of love, conciliates Venus, glories in its fragrant leaves, exults in its tender stalks, which are gladdened by the Zephyr.