a•light
Pronunciation: (u-līt'), [key]
— a•light•ed a•lit, a•light•ing.
- to dismount from a horse, descend from a vehicle, etc.
- to settle or stay after descending: The bird alighted on the tree.
- to encounter or notice something accidentally.
a•light
Pronunciation: (u-līt'), [key]
— adv., adj.
- provided with light; lighted up.
- on fire; burning.
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