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
