unlighted

Example Sentences

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Unlighted, these creatures — which are really beetles, not flies — would scarcely stir compassionate human interest.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2012

The Red Horse neighed Behind her to the Unlighted Shrine — then fled North to the Mountain where his stable lies.

From Verses 1889-1896 by Kipling, Rudyard

Lately we found its complement in a modern book of sermons, The Unlighted Lustre, by G. H. Morrison.

From Lotus Buds by Carmichael, Amy

Unlighted, save by the reflected glow of its many image-mirrors, all of which seemed in full operation.

From Tarrano the Conqueror by Cummings, Ray

Unlighted as yet, unpeopled, but gorgeous, multiform, sentinelled, and ready, it needed but the touch of the taper to set forth all the glories of art and wealth tenfolded by self-sacrifice for a hallowed cause.

From Kincaid's Battery by Kimball, Alonzo