lantern - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • hang: A hanging lantern sheds its light On Joseph's anxious face.
  • carry: The Queen was escorted up the Mall by 300 children carrying lanterns.

Adjective modifier

  • lighted: On the evening of the 14th, there were five floats, decorated with hundreds of lighted lanterns ( right screen ).
  • octagonal: It starts with the octagonal lantern topped by a gallery, then follows the spiral.
  • magic: He has in addition a very good set of slides for a magic lantern.
  • rechargeable: Mr C had a wonderfull mains rechargeable camping lantern which he had bought from Marks & Spencer some time ago.
  • glowing: Make glowing lanterns that will shine with Christmas magic.
  • Chinese: There you go - your very own Chinese lantern.

Modifies a noun

  • procession: Look out for the second lantern procession next year - planning is already under way!
  • slide: Lantern slide showing an Egyptian Potter selling his ware on the banks of the Nile.
  • parade: Local author Rosemary Robb has recalled her memories of taking part in the Church lantern parades in the late 1930s.
  • jaw: Drink yourself, and light up your lantern jaws, old boy.
  • tower: A lantern tower at the crossing brought light to the eastern part of the church.
  • clock: The style of clock called a ' lantern clock ' was the first type of domestic clock.

Noun used with modifier

  • kerosene: I entered and found he was reading the proofs of the Gospel by a kerosene lantern.
  • pumpkin: Pass the parcel The usual game, but the parcel is passed by the light of the pumpkin lantern ( or scary melon!
  • candle: Bring a candle lantern or flashlight to read the carol sheet.
  • granite: Our beautiful granite stone lanterns, stone water basins, stone statues and bridges are carved from solid top quality granite.
  • brass: Use modern light fittings, or a brass lantern in the hall and brass chandeliers in living rooms.
  • storm: Storm lanterns will protect candles from being blown out by the wind.

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