Transformer labeled 120v-60hz-35va-12v - What exactly does it do?
If it is a plain transformer, without any additional electronics, then the 12V mentioned means 12V(AC). This is the voltage the transformer outputs at its rated load.

Now what is this rated load I speak of? It is about how much power the transformer can potentially output. The 35VA indication is a measure of how much power the transformer can deliver. This is simply the product of voltage and current. The voltage is 12V, so maximum current can easily be calculated I(max) = 35VA / 12V = 2.9A When experimenting with this transformer, you might want to add a 3A fuse at the 12V(AC) side, just to prevent overloading.

You wrote your lightbulb is broken, so your transformer has no load. This is a bit like you driving your car down hill. Your engine doesn't have to work very hard and you probably start accelerating a bit. An unloaded transformer increases its output voltage. 14V output voltage is perfectly normal with this transformer when unloaded. When you attach a 25W lightbulb to it, you'll notice the voltage drops to around 12V. With a conventional light bulb, you can use bulbs up to 35W with this transformer. When using other devices the maximum number of watts drops, depending on the exact device.

120V and 60Hz is related to your mains supply. It is what you get from the wall socket.