electrolier

Example Sentences

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On its top, directly in the glare of light from an electrolier overhead, was spread a large black silk handkerchief.

From The Girl in the Golden Atom by Cummings, Ray

Here was not even a drop-light for him to do it by, only electric sconces set high upon the walls, and a fanciful centre electrolier.

From A Court of Inquiry by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

Then she picked up the Gubby dancers and led them in a clattering improvised lockstep thrice round the stage till her last kick sent her diamond-hiked shoe catherine-wheeling to the electrolier.

From A Diversity of Creatures by Kipling, Rudyard

The thief stepped toward him and directly under the electrolier, while the others in the room stood like statues, looking on.

From Officer 666 by Currie, Barton Wood

He then turned out all the lights in the room with the exception of the center electrolier, that shone down directly on the handkerchief and ring.

From The Girl in the Golden Atom by Cummings, Ray