arc-lights

When arc-lights began to light the streets, along about 1885, they attracted so many beetles of gigantic size that their glare was actually obscured.

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When arc-lights began to light the streets, along about 1885, they attracted so many beetles of gigantic size that their glare was actually obscured.

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He was not made unduly curious because of this sudden favor, and the next evening, promptly at six-thirty, and in the glow of the overhanging arc-lights showering their glistening radiance like rain, she appeared.

An American Tragedy 2004

Carlyle sighed and was silent for a moment looking up at the gathered host of stars blinking like arc-lights in the warm sky.

Flappers and Philosophers 2003

The scene was shadowless, objects hard-edged, the colours drained in the power of the arc-lights, except for the front of the car's long bonnet which, untouched by the flames, shone as richly red as if newly painted.

The Murder Room James, P. D. 1988

To the east of the house Dalgliesh could see the glow from the arc-lights where two police constables would be guarding the scene behind the tape barring access to the garage.

The Murder Room James, P. D. 1988

Tally knew that outside there would be male voices, booted feet clumping on sodden grass, the blaze of arc-lights, but here at the back of the house all was quiet.

The Murder Room James, P. D. 1988

With his blaze of hair which even the arc-lights couldn't eclipse, and the strong bony face, he stood for a moment as rigidly hieratical as some mythical guardian of the gateway to Hell, needing only a gleaming sword to complete the illusion.

The Murder Room James, P. D. 1988

Twin arc-lights blazed on what was left of the garage and, moving closer, he saw the scene as garishly lit and staged as if it were being filmed.

The Murder Room James, P. D. 1988

Blood drips into the white jumper, black under these arc-lights.

Gravity's Rainbow Pynchon, Thomas 1978