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Topic: light
Definition:

  • (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
  • "the light was filtered through a soft glass window" any device serving as a source of illumination
  • "he stopped the car and turned off the lights" a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
  • "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand" the quality of being luminous
  • emitting or reflecting light
  • "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun" an illuminated area
  • "he stepped into the light" a condition of spiritual awareness
  • divine illumination
  • "follow God's light" the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
  • "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark" a person regarded very fondly
  • "the light of my life" having abundant light or illumination
  • "they played as long as it was light"
  • "as long as the lighting was good" mental understanding as an enlightening experience
  • "he finally saw the light"
  • "can you shed light on this problem?" merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
  • "he had a sparkle in his eye"
  • "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes" public awareness
  • "it brought the scandal to light" a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul a visual warning signal
  • "they saw the light of the beacon"
  • "there was a light at every corner" a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
  • "do you have a light?" make lighter or brighter
  • "This lamp lightens the room a bit" begin to smoke
  • "After the meal, some of the diners lit up" to come to rest, settle
  • "Misfortune lighted upon him" cause to start burning
  • subject to fire or great heat
  • "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"
  • "Light a cigarette" fall to somebody by assignment or lot
  • "The task fell to me"
  • "It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims" alight from (a horse) of comparatively little physical weight or density
  • "a light load"
  • "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C" (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
  • "light blue"
  • "light colors such as pastels"
  • "a light-colored powder" of the military or industry
  • using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
  • "light infantry"
  • "light cavalry"
  • "light industry"
  • "light weapons" not great in degree or quantity or number
  • "a light sentence"
  • "a light accent"
  • "casualties were light"
  • "light snow was falling"
  • "light misty rain"
  • "light smoke from the chimney" psychologically light
  • especially free from sadness or troubles
  • "a light heart" characterized by or emitting light
  • "a room that is light when the shutters are open"
  • "the inside of the house was airy and light" (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
  • "a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"
  • "a weak stress on the second syllable" easily assimilated in the alimentary canal
  • not rich or heavily seasoned
  • "a light diet" (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
  • "light soil" (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
  • "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"
  • "clear laughter like a waterfall"
  • "clear reds and blues"
  • "a light lilting voice like a silver bell" moving easily and quickly
  • nimble
  • "the dancer was light and graceful"
  • "a lightsome buoyant step"
  • "walked with a light tripping step" demanding little effort
  • not burdensome
  • "light housework"
  • "light exercise" of little intensity or power or force
  • "the light touch of her fingers"
  • "a light breeze" (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
  • "light water is ordinary water" weak and likely to lose consciousness
  • "suddenly felt faint from the pain"
  • "was sick and faint from hunger"
  • "felt light in the head"
  • "a swooning fit"
  • "light-headed with wine"
  • "light-headed from lack of sleep" very thin and insubstantial
  • "thin paper"
  • "light summer dresses" marked by temperance in indulgence
  • "abstemious with the use of adverbs"
  • "a light eater"
  • "a light smoker"
  • "ate a light supper" less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
  • "a light pound"
  • "a scant cup of sugar"
  • "regularly gives short weight" having little importance
  • "losing his job was no light matter" intended primarily as entertainment
  • not serious or profound
  • "light verse"
  • "a light comedy" silly or trivial
  • "idle pleasure"
  • "light banter"
  • "light idle chatter" designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
  • "light aircraft"
  • "a light truck" having relatively few calories
  • "diet cola"
  • "light (or lite) beer"
  • "lite (or light) mayonnaise"
  • "a low-cal diet" (of sleep) easily disturbed
  • "in a light doze"
  • "a light sleeper"
  • "a restless wakeful night" casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
  • "her easy virtue"
  • "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"
  • "wanton behavior" with few burdens
  • "experienced travellers travel light"

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    • Resources:

    Northern Light
    Provides search and content integration solutions for enterprises and individuals. Services, technology licensing.
    http://www.northernlight.com/

    Eudora Email Software by QUALCOMM
    Free download of full-featured e-mail client for Windows and Macintosh users.
    http://www.eudora.com/

    Cooking Light
    Most recipes are low-fat or low-calorie versions of more sinful concoctions. Links to menus and meal planning, healthy life, and community.
    http://cookinglight.com/

    Points of Light Foundation
    A Washington, D.C. based, non-profit organization working in communities throughout the United States through a network of over 500 Volunteer Centers.
    http://www.pointsoflight.org/

    NoteTab
    Text and HTML editor, three versions to choose from standard, pro, and light. Product specifications, screenshots, FAQs, and downloads.
    http://www.notetab.com/