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  • But the lights were all out, the hall lit very dimly from windows at each end, and he reached his room with rising apprehension. —  Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
  • As the sun goes down, their lights are the only ones visible. —  Mother Of Storms
  • To Sophie's surprise, the lights were all still on and Moira came hurrying out onto the veranda to meet them. —  Bush Doctor's Bride
  • I guess we could look around and see if we can find any clues. " —  The Mystery of the Headless Horse
  • "He is beautiful, isn't he?" —  Every living thing
 

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  1. Middle English lightes, from light, light in weight (from the lightness of the lungs compared to other organs); see light2.
 

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