spirit lamp
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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One with a spirit lamp, the other with a flashlight.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
He clapped the other on top of it and then, holding both pieces together with the tongs, held the whole thing over the flame of the spirit lamp.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
While the table was being drawn up in front of her, the tray placed on to it, and a taper put to the spirit lamp, Katty's mind went on working busily.
From Love and hatred by Marie Belloc Lowndes
In the hollow behind the rock Stannard's party crowded round the spirit lamp.
From Northwest! by Harold Bindloss
Miss Earle lighted the spirit lamp, and for a space they talked of nothing in particular, while the pale blue flame burnt unwaveringly in the hot, still air.
From The Dust of Conflict by Harold Bindloss
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