adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
ANNEnounUS /æn/
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
brimmedverbUS /brɪmd/
inflected form of “brim” — be completely full
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
cantonounUS /ˈkæntoʊ/
the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
clearings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
exultingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
imagerynounUS /ˈɪmədʒri/
the ability to form mental images of things or events
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
Lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
Marmion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
Stacy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ANNE was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from _Marmion_--which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart--and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.
