Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

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From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

(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 See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

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

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

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

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

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

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

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

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

with brightness

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

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From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

determine the number or amount of

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

in a dainty and fastidious manner

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Daisies!

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

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From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

remove the dust from

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

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

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

the organ of sight

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

opinion or judgment

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

in a free manner

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

experiencing or expressing gladness or joy

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

a state of high honor

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

the act of departing

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

coins made of gold

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

an old form of “has”

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

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

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

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From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

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

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

held up in the air

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

without good reason

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

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

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

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From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

the childhood of a girl

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

used to form the superlative

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

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

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

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

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

let for money

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

possessing material wealth

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

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

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

the rays of the sun

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

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

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

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

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

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

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

up to a particular time

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

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

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

a fact that has been verified

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

an old word for “to”

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

used of high or hilly country

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

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From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

at the time that

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

a Caucasian

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

which person or people

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

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

From this reading Why?

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

charming in a childlike or naive way

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

in the company of; together with

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading See them ebbing and flowing, Like tides with the full moon going; Spreading their generous largess free For hand to touch and for eye to see; In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope; --Oh! of all posies, Lilies or roses, Sweetest or fairest, Richest or rarest, That earth in its joy to heaven upraises, Give me the daisies!

but in spite of that

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Daisies, Your praise is, That you are like maidens, as maidens should be, Winsome with freshness, and wholesome to see, Gifted with beauty, and joy to the eye, Head lifted daintily--yet not too high-- Sweet with humility, radiant with love, Generous too as the sunshine above, Swaying with sympathy, tenderly bent On hiding the scar and on healing the rent, Innocent-looking the world in the face, Yet fearless with nature's own innocent grace, Full of sweet goodness, yet simple in art, White in the soul, and pure gold in the heart --Ah, like unto you should all maidenhood be Gladsome to know, and most gracious to see; Like you, my daisies!

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading For they glow with the spirit of youth, Their beautiful eyes have the glory of truth, Down before all their rich bounty they fling --Free to the beggar, and free to the king Loving they stoop to the lowliest ways, Joyous they brighten the dreariest days; Under the fringe of their raiment they hide Scars the gray winter hath opened so wide; Freely and brightly-- Who can count lightly Gifts with such generous ardor proffered, Tokens of love from such full heart's offered, Or look without glances of joy and delight At pastures star-covered from morning till night, When the sunshiny field ablaze is With daisies!