(n): an artificial source of visible illumination
(n): the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin
(n): a measure of luminous intensity
(v): examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light
(v): observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
"I'd rather light a candle than curse your darkness."
Gale, "Raising Arizona"