All 3 Uses of
nimble
in
The Tempest
- I do well believe your highness; and did it to minister occasion to these gentlemen, who are of such sensible and nimble lungs that they always use to laugh at nothing.†
Scene 2.1
- Nor I: my spirits are nimble.†
Scene 2.1 *
- I prithee, let me bring thee where crabs grow; And I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts; Show thee a jay's nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmozet; I'll bring thee To clust'ring filberts, and sometimes I'll get thee Young scamels from the rock.†
Scene 2.2
Definition:
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(nimble) quick and agile -- typically physically, but can also reference quick, agile thinking
(someone who is agile does things easily)