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(n)
(also figuratively) A brief or cursory look.
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A faint light; a dim glow.
The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
A quick glance or look.
A state of heat and light being emitted by a hot object.
A fixed look; a look of eagerness, wonder, or admiration; a continued look of attention.
(in the singular) The ability to see.
(figuratively) The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.
An attitude or point of view.
(informal) A brief examination, a peek or glance.
The act of seeing or looking at something.
(uncountable) The sense or ability of sight.
(countable) An act of finding out or observing by spying or looking; an espial or espying.
An outline or summary; also, words that summarize.
Power of acute observation and deduction
An act or instance of making or becoming open.
A modest, small, or trifling amount.
(v)
(transitive) To conceive or see something within one's mind. To imagine.
A beam of light or radiation.
A general description of some subject.
An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.
A visual or other representation of the external form of something in art.
A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.
(countable) Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory, etc.).
A photograph, especially one taken quickly or in a sudden moment of opportunity.
A review to refresh or renew knowledge.
(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
One of the radiating sticks of a fan. The outermost are larger and longer, and are called panaches.
A diocese, archdiocese; a region of a church, generally headed by a bishop or an archbishop.
The action of looking; an attempt to see.
An organ through which animals see (“perceive surroundings via light”).
An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
The day or night before, usually used for holidays, such as Christmas Eve.
(intransitive) To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.
(informal) A glance, look.
(intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
The act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for.
A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
(transitive) To see, especially from afar; to discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect.
(transitive) To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
(chiefly uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
A clue.
Often preceded by forms of to get or to have: an imprecise idea or slight knowledge of something; a suspicion.
(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
A glimpse or revelation of the future.
A glimpse, a glance; the ability, especially of a military officer, to understand much at a glance.
as the last part of compound adjectives: relating to or having the appearance of.
A glance of the eye.
(idiomatic) A moment (a very short period of time).
Any specific feature, part, or element of something.
The act of one who peers; a looking around.
The name of a mountain in the Bible. Usually refers to biblical Mount Pisgah or Mount Nebo.
A minimal amount of attention.
The winking of an eye.
(obsolete) The act of viewing; a look.
introspection.
The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong.
The act of looking on (something); observation.
Announcement; declaration.
(obsolete) The act of looking sharply; keen vision.
(business, finance) An investment involving higher-than-normal risk in order to obtain a higher-than-normal return.
One's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.
A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.
A looking back; a retrospective view or thought.
The act of looking at something with the eye; a gaze.
contemplation; scrutiny
The potential things that may come to pass, often favorable.
The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.
A consideration of immediate and short-term needs and consequences.
(informal, idiomatic) A premonition, or hunch; a belief based on little evidence.
A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.
The situation where a person repeats speech immediately as they hear it (usually through earphones).
A sidelong look, particularly of animosity, judgment, or suspicion.
A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening, avenue or passage.
(countable) A play, dance, or other entertainment.
Thought, imagination, or conjecture, which may be based upon feeble or scanty evidence; suspicion; guess.
A very small amount; a hint; a trace, slight idea; an inkling.
perception
The rhythm at which a heart pulsates, a cardiac indicator.
(optics) An object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it.
The way something looks; personal presence
A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.
Acute discernment or understanding; insight.