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forward: early, a common epithet for the violet. chide: scold.
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whence: from where. sweet that smells: i.e., scent.
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grossly: obviously.
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for thy hand: i.e., for stealing the hue of your hand.
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buds of marjoram: buds of marjoram are striated with whitish/silver angel hair strands of waxy resin.
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annex'd: appropriated; added.
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in pride of all his growth: i.e., proud of the proof of his prime.
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eat: was eating.