The terms 'isolated and mysterious' and 'dim and misty' best describe the setting at the end of the passage, reflecting the transformation into night with moonlight and changing light conditions that contribute to a sense of solitude and obscurity.
The setting at the end of the passage can be described as open and moonlit. The student has asked which terms best describe the setting at the end of the passage. Based on the references provided that depict various scenes as night falls and the environment transforms, the terms that best capture the atmosphere are isolated and mysterious and dim and misty. The descriptions involve aspects of a night setting filled with moonlight, stars, and a sense of solitude, alongside changing light conditions leading to darkness and twilight, with mentions of mist, moonlight, and obscured sight. This culmination of elements contributes to a setting that is both dim and carries an air of mystery.