Emily Dickinson Lexicon

dew (-s), n. [OE.] (webplay: earth, escape, heat, held, near, night, on).

1. Moisture on the grass; condensation of water on the ground at dawn; (see Exodus 16:13).
2. Balm; liquid that settles from the cool air overnight; [fig.] sacred anointing oil.
3. Moisture from heaven; water of life; [fig.] creation; paradise (see Genesis 27:28).
4. Freshness; dawn; morning hours; time of refreshing; [fig.] early years; morning of life; (see Psalms 110:3).
5. Nectar; balm; ambrosia; floral essence; nature's liquor; [fig.] juice; libation; new wine; distilled drink; (see Song of Solomon 5:2).
6. Vapor; evaporation.
7. Mist; light rain; (see 2 Samuel 1:21).
8. Cut flowers; blossoms set in water.
9. Drops of water; beads of moisture.
10. Freezing water drops.
11. Canteen; water supply; life source; [fig.] joy; delight; gladness; [metaphor] inspiration; poetry; creative power.
12. Renewal; spring; new season; [fig.] immersion; baptism into new life; [metaphor] resurrection; (see Deuteronomy 33:28).
13. Perspiration; sweat; tears.
14. Youth; younger years.
15. Dampness; water collected on the earth during the night and early morning.
16. Brook; creek; fountain; spring; stream; flood; inundation.
17. Evening ground mist; condensation on the fields at dusk.
18. Moisture cycle; daily water conversion; [personification] sprite; water nymph.
19. Oasis; [fig.] fullness; satisfaction; perfection; paragon; [metaphor] true love; complete sense of joy.
20. Phrase. “Dews of Thessaly”: refreshment; [fig.] healing; relief; succor; restoration to health.