Emily Dickinson Lexicon

army (armies), n. [Fr. < L. armāre, act of arming, armament, armed force.] (webplay: artillery, brigades, war).

1. Troop; legion; company; regiment in colorful uniforms; group of soldiers with weapons; [fig.] brightly-colored sunset shapes; colorful patterns of light at dusk.
2. Rival; adversary; antagonist; opposing force; powerful competing entities.
3. Host; [fig.] foliage; colorful autumn leaves.