Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

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From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

a youthful male person

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

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From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

power to direct or determine

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

greatly pleased

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

at any time

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

a social unit living together

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

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

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

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

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

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

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

a small natural hill

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

without good reason

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

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

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

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

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

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

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

not any; not one

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

not one, and not any

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

through chance

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

cut with a saw

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

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

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

relating to or interested in sports

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

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

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

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

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

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

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

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

From this reading Griffen The intention of the major to quit the Knoll that day, was announced to the family at breakfast, on the following morning.

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

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His mother and Beulah heard this intelligence, with a natural and affectionate concern, that they had no scruples in avowing; but Maud seemed to have so schooled her feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control.

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

From this reading To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed _that_ would cause her instant death.

a late time of life

From this reading Though old in cunning, as in years, He is so small, that like a child In face and form, the god appears, And sportive like a boy, and wild; Lightly he moves from place to place, In none at rest, in none content; Delighted some new toy to chase-- On childish purpose ever bent.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Beware! to childhood's spirits gay Is added more than childhood's power; And you perchance may rue the hour That saw you join his seeming play.