Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

later than; following

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

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

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

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

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

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

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

completely unclothed

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

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

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

doing or producing good

From this reading I know, of course, that Nature is kindly and beneficent, and that death in this connection is a misnomer.

confined by bonds

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

a partially opened flower

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

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

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading I know, of course, that Nature is kindly and beneficent, and that death in this connection is a misnomer.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I know, of course, that Nature is kindly and beneficent, and that death in this connection is a misnomer.

someone who is critical of the motives of others

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

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

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

the organ of sight

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

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

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

a state of high honor

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

coins made of gold

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

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

From this reading I know, of course, that Nature is kindly and beneficent, and that death in this connection is a misnomer.

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

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

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

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading I know, of course, that Nature is kindly and beneficent, and that death in this connection is a misnomer.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know, of course, that Nature is kindly and beneficent, and that death in this connection is a misnomer.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

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

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

an incorrect or unsuitable name

From this reading I know, of course, that Nature is kindly and beneficent, and that death in this connection is a misnomer.

third-person singular of “mitigate” — lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

on the contrary

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

force (someone) to have sex against their will

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

a reddish brown homespun fabric

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

the season of growth

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

express in words

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I know, of course, that Nature is kindly and beneficent, and that death in this connection is a misnomer.

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

From this reading THE CYNIC BRINGS NEWS OF GINTY It is the middle of October, and autumn is manifested on every side.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I know, of course, that Nature is kindly and beneficent, and that death in this connection is a misnomer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

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

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

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 woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

carried out without aid or assistance

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

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

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I know that after the falling leaf and the bare branch and twig there will come the glory of spring, the glory of bursting bud and fragrant flower; but though that mitigates the feeling of sadness it does not entirely dispel it.

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

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It makes me rather sad, for bound up with these marvellous sunset tints which ravish the eye there is decay and death.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The woods are carpeted in russet and gold; the green of the fields is dull and faded; every breath of wind helps to strip the trees a little barer; and as though Nature could not, unaided, work destruction fast enough, the hand of man is stretched forth to strip the glowing bracken from the moors, and great gaps on the hillsides tell of his handiwork.