Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

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

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

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

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

make a strident sound

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

inflected form of “blur” — become glassy; lose clear vision

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

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

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

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 The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

absence of light or illumination

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

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

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

at any time

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

-ing form of “fortify” — make strong or stronger

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

made afraid

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

great merriment

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

give heart or courage to

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

in a gradual manner

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

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

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

extremely painful

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

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

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

located inward

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

without being seen

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

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

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

inflected form of “overrun” — invade in great numbers

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

plural of “portent” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

plural of “premonition” — a feeling of evil to come

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

a reddish brown homespun fabric

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

inflected form of “scurry” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

possessive form of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

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

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

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

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

changing location rapidly

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

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

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

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

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

soldiers collectively

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

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

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Partly in order to drive tormenting premonitions from my mind, I tried to keep well occupied during those harrowing days.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

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

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading And the clouds that came whirling and clustering by in troops and squadrons at the goad of the high wind, were grim with evil reminders; and their glee in overrunning the sky's blue and blurring the fringes of the peaks, was as the glee of those dark forces that invisibly blotted out my happiness.

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

From this reading I had not forgotten the preparations I had made for the previous winter, nor the need of fortifying myself for the winter to come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED_ With what sadness I watched the autumn gradually return to Sobul!

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The crimson and tan and russet woods, glowing with a forlorn and dying inner radiance, were tragic as with the sorrow of a crumbling universe; each frightened leaf that scurried earthward with a sharp blast, seemed laden with some hope that had withered; the legions of wild ducks and geese that went speeding ever, ever beyond the southern peaks, were to me awe-inspiring and solemn portents.