Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

(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 Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

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

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

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

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Author of "Mansel Fellowes," "Catherine Doyle," "A Defence of Aristocracy," Etc.

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

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "Mansel Fellowes," "Catherine Doyle," "A Defence of Aristocracy," Etc.

plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

see with attention

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

exhale hard

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

-ing form of “burgeon” — grow and flourish

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading Author of "Mansel Fellowes," "Catherine Doyle," "A Defence of Aristocracy," Etc.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Author of "Mansel Fellowes," "Catherine Doyle," "A Defence of Aristocracy," Etc.

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

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From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

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From this reading Author of "Mansel Fellowes," "Catherine Doyle," "A Defence of Aristocracy," Etc.

having made preparations

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

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From this reading Author of "Mansel Fellowes," "Catherine Doyle," "A Defence of Aristocracy," Etc.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

create by hammering

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

death of a person

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

plural of “hail” — precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

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

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

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From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

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

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

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

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

a special way of doing something

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

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From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

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From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

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From this reading Author of "Mansel Fellowes," "Catherine Doyle," "A Defence of Aristocracy," Etc.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

admission to a group (especially a college or university)

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

a warm tubular covering for the hands

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

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

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

a brief written record

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "Mansel Fellowes," "Catherine Doyle," "A Defence of Aristocracy," Etc.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

plural of “pansy” — large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

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From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

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From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

resist doing something

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

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

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

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From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

express in speech

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

a swelling rush of anything

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

not in physical motion

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

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From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

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From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

express in words

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

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

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

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

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

a fact that has been verified

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

look attentively

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

in or at the place that

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading _She's told to learn from all she sees; To watch the seasons, how they go, And note the burgeoning of trees, Or bulbs and pansies, how they grow._ _"Enough that they are fair!" she cries; "Why should I learn how lilies blow?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Her springtide "tailor-mades" quite plain: In summer-time her parasols; Each eloquent with the refrain: Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Behold with what grave interest She looks at all, or hind or squire; In truth more keenly than the best Matriculation marks require._

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

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

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

but in spite of that

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press _From Nature's anvil hot she hails, The forge still glowing on her cheek.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Untamed as yet, Life still prevails Within her breast and fain would speak._ _But all the elfs upon the plain, And in the arbour where she lolls, Repeat the impudent refrain; Too young for babes, too old for dolls._ _Her fingers deft have guessed the knack Of making each advantage tell: Her hat, her hair still down her back, Her frocks and muff of mighty spell;_