hold a lantern
Frequency: 6.99.8 per million words
To have a lantern in one's hand or arms.
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Examples (10)
- The child carefully held the lantern as they walked through the dark forest.
- Can you hold this lantern for a moment while I tie my shoe?
- She needed someone to hold a lantern for her to see the ancient map.
- In the old days, people would hold lanterns to light their way at night.
- He was seen holding a flickering lantern near the entrance of the cave.
- Please hold the lantern higher so we can see the path ahead.
- The guide always holds a powerful lantern during night tours.
- I will hold the lantern while you search for the lost keys.
- A solitary figure was holding a dim lantern by the well.
- If you hold a lantern steady, it provides better light.