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lighting

/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ noun B2
  1. The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided. (countable, uncountable)
  2. The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc. (countable, uncountable)
  3. The process of annealing metals. (countable, dated, uncountable)

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In short, his whole appearance produced on the mind the impression of a corpse with living eyes, and nothing could be more startling than to observe the expression of anger or joy suddenly lighting up these organs, while the rest of the rigid and marble-like features were utterly deprived of the power of participation.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 607 · C1
“Yes, the very one who is lighting us.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 129 · C1
“It was your own fault,” said Marilla, twitching down the blind and lighting a lamp.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 177 · C1
Lighting it, she turned around to see Anne herself lying on the bed, face downward among the pillows.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 212 · C1

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