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Then the One Who is Root of Truth reached forth his hands upon the waters, and the waters churned in a vast maelstrom of power, and so were born the creatures that swam in the oceans, with their scales and fins a-glitter in the sun drenched waves, and He saw it was good.

Apocrypha « BAHAY TALINHAGA 2009

Mr Lammle, all a-glitter, produces his friend Fledgeby, as dying for the honour of presentation to Lady Tippins.

Our Mutual Friend 2004

His breath was hot and foul in my face, and through the eye slits of his helm I could see his eyes, a-glitter with a vicious hunger.

Year of the Unicorn Norton, Andre 1965

The carpet, bed, and table were a-glitter with a layer of paper clips like frost.

My Family and Other Animals Durrell, Gerald, 1925- 1956

Above them the sky was dark with a clear, star-studded darkness like a spangled veil, below them the sea was a-glitter with the firefly lights of the fishing fleet, pair by pair; all about them the air was balmy, sweet with the scent of jasmine, mimosa, and rose.

Tour de Force Brand, Christianna, 1907- 1955

He held his stubby hands clasped together between his knees, looking down at the ruby and diamond chips a-glitter in his fat gold rings.

Tour de Force Brand, Christianna, 1907- 1955

She saw again this woman leaning slightly forward, her eyes a-glitter on the prostrate DesCaut, her strong hand doubled and flecked with blood, with Loup at her feet, -- and quick on the heels of it she saw the look in the factor's eyes as he had commanded her to silence with a motion.

The Maid of the Whispering Hills

It seemed almost that the bastioned wall was sensate, as if the small portholes here and there were living eyes, cold and hard with indifference, nay, even a-glitter with selfishness.

The Maid of the Whispering Hills

This room was a-glitter with silver, cut glass and gold embroidered draperies.

The Story of Versailles Francis Loring Payne

I had eyes just then for nothing but the General herself, who met us, a figure that abashed me, swishing a gleaming evening dress, her neck and hair a-glitter with jewels, more dominant and possessive and --- yes, even more interested in me than when I had first seen her.

The Bacillus of Beauty A Romance of To-day Harriet Stark