I would feel proud, becasue it tells what she had to conquer as a woman in 1650. It was a very hard time for women back then so being described as a respectable person would be very rare for women.
This excerpt might suggest that the world is a place to be observed in contemplation. As regards the words "rising and gliding", it might be said that Whitman used them to portray how the speaker is feeling, maybe he is happy to leave.
Section 14. Organizing Public Demonstrations - Community Tool Boxctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/advocacy/direct-action/public-demonstrations/main<span>When might you want to organize a public demonstration? .... effective because it draws a crowd, often makes points in a humorous way .... In this circumstance, you might plan your counter-demonstration tobegin .... or document, prayer, etc. can be a powerful way to communicate a message, ..... Jossey-Bass;1st Edition.</span>
Waltzs as it is spelled Waltzes
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