This is the 8184th most frequent Russian word.
лучом
The Russian word "лучом" means "by a ray" or "with a ray" in English.
Here, 'лучом' is used to describe a beam of light directed at someone using a flashlight.
Он посветил на меня лучом фонарика.
He shined the flashlight beam on me.
In this sentence, 'лучом' is metaphorical, referring to a ray of hope symbolizing guidance or inspiration.
Она показала лучший путь, освещая его лучом надежды.
She showed the best way, illuminating it with a ray of hope.
'Лучом' here describes a physical beam of sunlight shining on the fields.