Emily Dickinson Lexicon

engross (-ed), v. [Fr. en gros, 'in the lump'.] (webplay: men, time, worldly).

Envelop; engulf; surround; enclose; overtake; swallow up.

engrossed, verbal adj. [see engross, v.] (webplay: advantage, hand, open, take).

Occupied; engaged; attentive; interested; fascinated; completely absorbed.

engulph, v. [see gulf, n.]

Envelop; surround; overtake.

enhance (-s, -ing), v. [AFr.] (webplay: qualities, value).

Improve; magnify; heighten; cause to become more impressive.

enjoin (-ing), v. [see join, v.]

Encourage; inspire; embolden; stimulate; order; call for; push for.

enlarge (-s, -ing), v. [see large, adj.] (webplay: his, speaking).

Augment; amplify; magnify; expand; extend; heighten; widen; enhance; make larger; increase in scope.

enlarged, verbal adj. [see large, adj.] (webplay: appearance, his, God, growth, increase, mind, make, man, you).

Big; great; large; broad; made more extensive; improved; better.

enlighten (-ing), v. [see light, n.]

Teach; instruct; edify; clarify; illuminate; elucidate; impart the light of knowledge.

enlightened, verbal adj. [see light, n.] (webplay: eyes, give, light).

Given insight; imparted clarity; made a confidant; endowed with illumination; rendered knowledgeable; granted instruction that sheds light.

enlightening, verbal adj. [see light, n. and see informing, v.] (webplay: informed).

Clarifying; elucidating; illuminating; that sheds light; that makes the situation clear.