Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

present in great quantity

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

(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 AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The stable, which he had built of poles, was now roofed by a straw stack and was intended for a winter shelter for the two cows.

a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The stable, which he had built of poles, was now roofed by a straw stack and was intended for a winter shelter for the two cows.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

(of market animals) made ready for market

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

set up or found

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

brought together in one place

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

coins made of gold

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The stable, which he had built of poles, was now roofed by a straw stack and was intended for a winter shelter for the two cows.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The stable, which he had built of poles, was now roofed by a straw stack and was intended for a winter shelter for the two cows.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

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 AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

not any; not one

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

on one occasion

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading The stable, which he had built of poles, was now roofed by a straw stack and was intended for a winter shelter for the two cows.

superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)

From this reading The stable, which he had built of poles, was now roofed by a straw stack and was intended for a winter shelter for the two cows.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The stable, which he had built of poles, was now roofed by a straw stack and was intended for a winter shelter for the two cows.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

an orderly pile

From this reading The stable, which he had built of poles, was now roofed by a straw stack and was intended for a winter shelter for the two cows.

a large number or amount

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading The stable, which he had built of poles, was now roofed by a straw stack and was intended for a winter shelter for the two cows.

third-person singular of “sweeten” — make sweeter in taste

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The grain, which had been an abundant crop, had been threshed and drawn at once to the elevator, for there was no place to store it; but as the price was one dollar a bushel for the best, and seventy cents for the poorest, John Watson had no cause for complaint.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

having come into contact

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

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 _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

at the time that

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Down on the river flat the hay had been cut and gathered into two stacks, which stood beside the stable, and the two Watson cows now fattened on the rich growth of aftergrass.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The stable, which he had built of poles, was now roofed by a straw stack and was intended for a winter shelter for the two cows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _----Helena Coleman._ WHEN autumn came to the Souris valley and touched the trees with crimson and gold, it found that some progress had been made on the farm that was getting its second chance.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading AUTUMN DAYS There's a wonderful charm in the autumn days, When Earth to her rest is returning; When the hills are drowned in a purple haze, When the wild grape sweetens, and all in a blaze Of crimson the maples are turning.