bright coal
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The trucks stood full of wet, bright coal.
From Sons and Lovers by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)
A bright coal fire blazed in the open grate.
From A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike by King, Charles
It gave the modest meal a delightfully homey air, their isolation and the bright coal fire.
From Love Stories by Rinehart, Mary Roberts
The Messenger did as the little girl bade him, and then he lifted one small, bright coal from the fire, and put it in his lantern.
From Tell Me Another Story The Book of Story Programs by Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin
A bright coal fire and a globe lamp on the centre-table are shedding a soft, mellow light, and adding an air of comfort and cheerfulness to everything in the room.
From The Von Toodleburgs Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family by Waud, A. R.
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