Choose the word or phrase that best defines the italicized word. 15 points please help!!

5. "One equal "temper" of heroic hearts,/ Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will...."
A. Frame of mind
B. Plan for attack
C. Path to destiny
D. Degree of balance

6. "Glory to be God for "dappled" things-----/ For skies of couple-color as a brinded cow...."
A. Crafted
B. Hushed
C. Spotted
D. Striped

7. "All things "Counter", original, spare, strange..."
A. Embracing
B. Ignoring
C. Opposing
D. Uniting