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from Summens

The eager right and the impetuous winds The hints and whispers of a thousand lures. And all the swift persuasion of the Spring Surged from the stars and stones, and swept me on The smell of honeysuckles, keen and clear Startled and shoot me, with the sudden thrill Of some well-known but half forgatten voice. A slender stream became a naked sprite, Rashed around curious bends, and winked at me Beyond the turns, alert and mischievous A saffron moon, dangling among the trees, Seemed like a toy balloon caught in the boughs. Flung there in sport by same roo-mirthful breeze... And as it hung there, vivid and unreal The whole world's lethargy was brushed away, 10 15

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What is the meaning of torpid as it is used in line 167

1. clated

2. inspired

3 listless

4. restless

Answer 1

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The meaning of torpid as it is used in line 167 is 3. listless. In this context, it suggests that the whole world's lethargy or sluggishness was overcome or brushed away.