Question

What does the phrase “humid shadows” refer to?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Humid shadows” refer to the dark clouds that produce rain. When it rains poet gets into his cottage and enjoy the patter of rain upon the roof. (iv)This refers to the various imaginary thoughts and fantasies that are aroused in the poet's mind.

Answer 2

shadows' refers to the moisture laden clouds which cast a shadow on the earth. patter: sound of raindrops falling on the roof. Cottage chamber means the bedroom. The poet is saying that when the humid shadows hover (here,'humid shadows' refers to dark clouds which are full of water).