lit candle

collocation in English

meaningsoflitandcandle

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lit
adjective
uk
/lɪt/us
/lɪt/
very good, enjoyable, ...
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candle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkæn.dəl/us
/ˈkæn.dəl/
a stick-shaped piece of wax with a wick (= piece of string) in the middle of it that produces light as it ...
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(Definition oflitandcandlefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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You'd put the end of the stick into the flame of alitcandle, then light a new one of your choice.
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Harpo immediately produces from within his coat pocket alitcandleburning at both ends.
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This is referenced again later when he is seen coming out of the men's room with alitcandle.
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Gallop's camera appearances for the show were as a head without a body with alitcandle.
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Traditionally, luminarias are made from brown paper bags weighted down with sand and illuminated from within by alitcandle.
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This is notable for thelitcandlethat sits on the bar to indicate the pub is open and serving.
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Some people who are intensely pyrophobic can not get even close or tolerate even a small controlled fire, such as fireplace, bonfire, andlitcandle.
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Then he started to read the paper, but can not make out the print, so while folding the paper he produces alitcandle.
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Typical material offerings involve simple objects such as alitcandleor oil lamp, burning incense, flowers, food, fruit, water or drinks.
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The effect can also be seen by placing a can in front of alitcandle.
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Shocked, she drops alitcandlewhich starts a fire.
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The pavement where the shrine stood is today marked by alitcandle.
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He comes to their room where his photo is displayed with alitcandle.
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Candle jars are containers into which alitcandleis introduced before sealing the container's airtight lid.
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His symbol is alitcandle.
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The lit candles still continued to plague him appearing and disappearing.
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The hennah is usually presented in a deep dish with lit candles in it and carried by the grandmother.
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After the morning liturgy has been celebrated, chanting priests carry the reliquary three times around the church, followed by the devotees, who hold lit candles.
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It is customary during funerals and memorial services for everyone to stand holding lit candles.
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