Emily Dickinson Lexicon

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

1. Volcanic explosion; flaming lava.
2. Basic element of active heat, light, color.
3. Sunset; sunlight; luster, splendor, glory (of the sun).
4. Source of heat and warmth; [fig.] comfort.
5. Radiance; effulgence; [fig.] inspiration; stirring of poetic language in the mind; [metaphor] passion; feeling of love for someone or something.
6. Burning; blaze; conflagration; [fig.] trial; adversity; refining delay.