That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.
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Friar's lantern
a pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground
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The act of scintillating.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a column of light (as from a beacon)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the light provided by a burning candle
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.The light of a candle.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeor…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.The light of day as opposed to the darkness of night; the light of the sun, as opposed to that of the moon or to artificial light.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.That property which some transparent bodies have of producing at their surface, or within their substance, light different in color fr…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.The light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeor…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.To shine with an intense or white heat; to give forth vivid light and heat; to be incandescent.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.of Glow
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a greyish light (as at dawn or dusk or in dim interiors)
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In the night time; at night.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.A mode of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost. The birds, flyin…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.The night in which a person is born; the anniversary of that night in succeeding years.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.A way or road raised above the natural level of the ground, serving as a dry passage over wet or marshy ground.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the time between sunrise and sunset, or from dawn to darkness; hence, t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.Pale red or pale yellow; as, a fallow deer or greyhound.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.The Milky Way; that luminous tract, or belt, which is seen at night stretching across the heavens, and which is composed of innumerabl…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.Having reference to the earth as center; in relation to or seen from the earth, -- usually opposed to heliocentric, as seen from the s…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.One of several species of insectivorous birds, belonging to Caprimulgus and allied genera, esp. the European species (Caprimulgus Euro…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.A light, with a powerful reflector, placed at the head of a locomotive, or in front of it, to throw light on the track at night, or in…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is active at night. I…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.Coming after the time when due, or after the usual or proper time; not early; slow; tardy; long delayed; as, a late spring.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.Composed by candlelight, or by night; of or pertaining to night studies; laborious or painstaking.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pale, light, seen, night, over.
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