Word Finder - lights

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Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

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As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.

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A source of illumination.

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Put that light out!

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Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.

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Can you throw any light on this problem?

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(in the plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.

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A notable person within a specific field or discipline.

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Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement.

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The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.

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A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.

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I'm really seeing you in a different light today.

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A flame or something used to create fire.

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Hey, buddy, you got a light?

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A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.

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a Bengal light

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A window, or space for a window in architecture.

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This facade has eight south-facing lights.

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The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.

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The average length of a light on a 15×15 grid is 7 or 8.

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A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.

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Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.

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The power of perception by vision.

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The brightness of the eye or eyes.

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A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions.

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To get to our house, turn right at the third light.

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A stone that is not thrown hard enough.

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See lights.

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The lungs, now chiefly of an animal (being lighter than adjacent parts).

I didn't know what to think when that police car rolled up with its lights blazing.

The immense house was brilliant with lights shining through its lofty windows.

Only not being able to see with all the lights in my eyes.

Sofia's heart fluttered as she tried to take in the world of blinding lights and blurry colors.

Deidre flipped on the lights in the bungalow and made herself stir fry with the fresh veggies she'd bought that day.

Her eyes went to the strange red chili lights dangling around the edge of the kitchen.

The lights were off.

In some lights, viewed even from a hilltop, it is of a vivid green next the shore.

This guy drives up, no lights, sees a car in the driveway so he must realize someone is home.

When Dean saw the flashing lights behind him he was startled until he recognized the white Chevy Blazer, the sheriff's car, and his reaction turned from concern to a smile.

The lights of Washington finally came into view.

He reached a dark van and left, without lights before Howie could make out a plate number.

She pulled her keys out of her purse and clicked the unlock button, mouth dry as the vehicle's lights blinked.

Dorothy had a green streak through the center of her face where the blue and yellow lights came together, and her appearance seemed to add to his fright.

In the ensuing darkness, red and blue lights flashed his shadow on the wet grass.

As he turned, the lights of a silent ambulance bounced across the long stretch of pasture between the highway and the mangled car.

The flames threw eerie lights into the sand around the wagons, but nothing moved.

I wasn't speeding and I'm far too cautious not to have all my lights operating properly.

The lights were on in the LeBlanc living room as I pulled into the drive.

It was nearly midnight when the lights were extinguished and all was quiet.

If I had a clue where the breaker box was located I'd have turned the lights on, not off!

He immediately turned on his lights and made a quick U turn.

As we made the turn into the mall I could see at least half dozen police cruisers, some with lights still spinning, parked helter-skelter near the entrance.

He accelerated amid a spray of pebbles as he raced after the receding tail lights far up the road.

I immediately knew where I was; on the carousel because I was spinning slowly around while blue and red lights revolved around the room.

You know those Christmas lights that are shaped like red chili peppers?

Katie Young looked at the speedometer, which read thirty-seven when the blue lights flared up behind her, jarring her out of the pre-coffee morning stupor.

If I hadn't taken time to apply my sleeping solution to the rag, I'd have been in the process of taking them just as that police car with its flashing lights came rolling up!

As we braked to a stop, an ambulance pulled forward, its lights ablaze.

The lights were on.

The lights in every house were on, the doors boarded up, and people somewhere were screaming.

The orbs resembled marbles with colorful lights that danced.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the brake lights of the woman's car as she drove down the driveway.

He turned the lights in her room on low and set her down on the trunk at the bottom of her bed.

Damian had a lot of cars, and she found the black BMW whose lights flashed when she clicked the key fob.

Two obeyed and left the room filled with lights and computers.

The lights were on, but shadows crawled from the corners and choked the lights until they were shriveled, glowing orbs.

Damian flipped the lights on, and the three of them gathered at the table.

Instead, she slipped into bed, and in spite of the early hour, doused the lights and asked that any talk wait until morning.

He stumbled the last few steps onto the road and into a glare of lights and buzz of activity.

A tow truck had already arrived and its flashing lights competed with a half dozen others while at least a dozen people moved about, with most of their activity directed downward.

Acting Sheriff Fitzgerald moved out from behind the lights and strutted over to her.

He thought she might be sleeping, but her place was ablaze with lights, and she met him at the door as if expecting him.

Someone had figured out how to turn off the overhead lights that blinded her earlier.

The only difference was the electricity powering lights in the heavy iron and wood chandeliers overhead and the intercom system installed into the walls beside each entrance.

The lights were on and glowing, the television on quietly.

It was parked in the driveway of the neighboring lot, where she'd seen no lights or activity all weekend.

The glimmering lights were nestled among rocks and dirt.

Deidre bought the lights she'd wanted for years.

She spent a grueling hour putting up the string of red lights in the kitchen and stepped back to admire her work.