This text, likely an excerpt from a novel, contains some words and phrases that might be a little tricky. Here's a breakdown:
took matters into his own hands: This is an idiom. It means he dealt with the situation himself, rather than relying on someone else (like a school or a doctor) to solve the problem.
lumberyard: A place where wood is cut, stored, and sold.
blackjack oak trees: A specific type of oak tree found in North America.
identified with poets: This means he felt a connection to poets and their way of life, seeing himself as similar to them in spirit, particularly in their love for nature and solitude.
arrogant: Acting as if you are more important or better than others; excessively proud. In this context, some people mistook his quiet, solitary nature for arrogance.
predictions: Statements about what will happen in the future.
fall in love: The process of beginning to feel love for someone.
wouldn't work out: This is a phrasal verb. It means their relationship wouldn't be successful or last.
slight tug at his line: When fishing, this refers to a gentle pull on the fishing line, which indicates that a fish might have bitten the bait.
largemouth bass: A type of freshwater fish that is popular for sport fishing.
reeling his line in: The act of using a fishing reel to wind the fishing line back onto the spool, bringing the hook and bait closer to the person fishing.
cast again: To throw the fishing line, with the bait attached, back into the water after reeling it in.
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