Example Sentences

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Most writers were unable to see life whole, and unsatisfied with illumining only fragments of it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then Jack came out of hiding, and strode forward without further qualms, for the flame was lighting the cigar and illumining the face of his friend Dalrymple.

From My Lord Duke by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

She looked wondrously beautiful in the darkened chapel, when a ray of lightning, illumining her fine features, seemed to trace her figure in dazzling outlines in the twilight.

From Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel by Gottschall, Rudolf von

In the distance the flames of the dying camp-fires flickered palely, illumining the shadowy forms of the few soldiers grouped about them, and accentuating the gloom of the encircling wood.

From Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls by Madison, Lucy Foster

As I recounted these opinions, I could see no sign of annoyance on the face of the playwright, but only a philosophic smile illumining his tranquil features.

From The Bridling of Pegasus Prose Papers on Poetry by Austin, Alfred