cou'd
could
whispring
whispering
strive
to try in a determined fashion
cease
end
trembling
soft, shaky motion - conveys vulnerability
balmy
of medium, comfortable temperatures
Virgin-Innocence
the object of protection for women who are raised to preserve their status as "maidens." Behn's connection of virginity and the lack of committing defiling act shows how those in the 1600s conceived of female status. The use of Virgin-Innocence is a use of the term instead of a symbol of Behn's overall ideas; much of her work was criticized for its perceived bawdiness.
