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lighten — lighten1 lightener, n. /luyt n/, v.i. 1. to become lighter or less dark; brighten: The sky lightened after the storm. 2. to brighten or light up, as the eyes or features: Her face lightened when she heard the good news. 3. to flash as or like… … Universalium
lighten — I light•en [[t]ˈlaɪt n[/t]] v. i. 1) to become lighter or less dark; brighten 2) to brighten or light up, as the eyes or features 3) to flash as or like lightning 4) archaic to shine, gleam, or be bright 5) to give light to; illuminate 6) to… … From formal English to slang
lighten — I. /ˈlaɪtn/ (say luytn) verb (i) 1. to become lighter or less dark; brighten. 2. to shine, gleam, or be bright. 3. to flash as or like lightning. 4. to brighten or light up, as the face, eyes, etc. –verb (t) 5. to illuminate. 6. to brighten (the… …
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light´en|er — light|en1 «LY tuhn», intransitive verb. 1. to grow light; become brighter: »The sky lightens before the dawn. 2. Figurative. to brighten: »Her face lightened. 3. to become lighter in color. 4. to flash with lightning: »It thundered and lightened… … Useful english dictionary
light|en — light|en1 «LY tuhn», intransitive verb. 1. to grow light; become brighter: »The sky lightens before the dawn. 2. Figurative. to brighten: »Her face lightened. 3. to become lighter in color. 4. to flash with lightning: »It thundered and lightened… … Useful english dictionary
Northbrook, Thomas George Baring, 1st earl of, Viscount Baring Of Lee, Baron Northbrook Of Stratton — ▪ British statesman born Jan. 22, 1826, London died Nov. 15, 1904, Stratton Park, Hampshire, Eng. British statesman who served as viceroy of India. The son of Sir Francis Baring, afterward 1st Baron Northbrook, he studied at Christ… … Universalium
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