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candlelight

/ˈkændllaɪt/

Meanings
noun
The light emitted by a candle.

Examples :

"The candlelight illuminated the small study, casting long shadows on the books. "
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books noun

/bʊks/

A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.

"Sentence: She borrowed some books from the library to study for her exam. "

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emitted verb

/ɪˈmɪtɪd/ /iˈmɪtɪd/

To send out or give off

"The campfire emitted a warm, orange glow. "

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casting verb

/ˈkastɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ /ˈkæstɪŋ/

(physical) To move, or be moved, away.

"The strong wind was casting the leaves from the trees. "

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long noun

/ˈlɔːŋ/ /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/

A long vowel.

"The "o" in "boat" is a long vowel sound. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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by noun

/baɪ/

A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.

"The bee diligently collected pollen from the flowers. "

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shadows noun

/ˈʃædəʊz/ /ˈʃædoʊz/

A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.

"My shadow lengthened as the sun began to set."

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candle noun

/ˈkændl̩/

A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

"The candle on the table gave off a warm, soft light. "

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small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

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illuminated verb

/ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪd/ /ɪˈlumɪneɪtɪd/

To shine light on something.

"The streetlights illuminated the road, making it safe to walk home. "

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study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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light noun

/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."