single candle

collocation in English

meaningsofsingleandcandle

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single
adjective
uk
/ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/us
/ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/
one ...
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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 ofsingleandcandlefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Over him was spread a rich, dyed samite cloth, embroidered with many golden flowers, and before him burned asinglecandle, no more, no less.
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When they leave the shed, however, they forget to put out asinglecandle.
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Then, the priest lights asinglecandlefrom the eternal flame on the altar (which is never extinguished).
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He had great skill at "chiaroscuro", often painting scenes illuminated by asinglecandle.
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Apparently started by asinglecandle, the fire did extensive damage to the structure, but it is believed to be repairable.
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Allach porcelain made a variety of candle holders ranging from elaborate gilded baroque candelabras, to the most basic plain white porcelainsinglecandleholder.
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The pulpit is octagonal, with asinglecandle-holder and a reading desk.
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The couple takes the two lighted candles and together lights asinglecandle.
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One day she gave each of the girls a task and put out all the fires except asinglecandle.
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The furnace was warmed by asinglecandle, which was placed in an enclosure.
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He used this invention to build a radiomicrometer capable of responding to the light of asinglecandle more than one mile away, and used that device for astronomical observations.
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