Emily Dickinson Lexicon

fire (-s, -'s), n. [OE fyr, sun.]

1. Basic element of active heat, light, color.
2. Volcanic explosion; flaming lava.
3. Sunset; sunlight; luster, splendor, glory (of the sun).
4. Source of heat and warmth; [fig.] comfort.
5. [Fig.] trial; adversity.