I would say that the lines which show us how desperate the poet is are the following:
"... helpless in my throes, Biting my truant pen, beating myself for spite--"
As you can see here, the poet says he is helpless, meaning that he cannot find inspiration to write what he wants to write. Therefore he is desperate for some inspiration, which is why he is biting his truant pen in order to show how anxious he is to get his inspiration back.
Answer:
acknowledged
Explanation:
My friend was so busy that she barely acknowledged me when I entered the room
Sounds like the character is full of herself yet realizes that people view her choices and behavior differently. My opinion :)
9. Reject
10. Transport
11. Inspect
12. Deport
13. Interupt
14. exit
15. Subtract
16. Submit
17. Inspire
18.Submit
19. Dictate
20. Midetteranean
I'mm not so sure but i hope this will help !