I could bring You Jewels—had I a mind to—

I could bring You Jewels—had I a mind to— Glossary

Mind

in the poem's context, a desire or will

Odors

perfumes or fragrances

St. Domingo

The capital city of the Dominican Republic

Colors

Dyes

Vera Cruz

A coastal state in Mexico

Bahamas

An island country in the Caribbean

Fellow

Equal

Topaz

Orange or amber-colored gemstone

Swing

in the poem's context, a flower stem

dower

an inheritance or share of an estate left from a husband to a wife in case of his death

Bobadilo

the name of towns in both Spain and El Salvador; the name of a Spanish governor of St. Domingo; more broadly, a wealthy, powerful, or aristocratic person

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