warlight

Definitions

1. The light produced by acts of war, such as exploding bombs.
   uncountable
2. A gleam in the eyes that reflects a fighting spirit.
   uncountable

Examples

“Methinks I see⟳ their sabers as they flashed in battle's sun, I seem to see⟳ the warlight fall⟳ on bayonet and gun; Before the farm-house gate I stand⟳ and listen⟳ for their tread, Forgetting that the mighty camps are guarded by the dead;”

“The issues of life and death have⟳ by the lurid warlight been forced upon our attention.”

“We passed industrial buildings, their lights muted, faint as stars, as if we were in a time capsule of the war years when blackouts and curfews had been in effect, when there was just warlight and only blind barges were allowed to move⟳ along this stretch⟳ of river.”

“They saw⟳ the warlight gleaming in his eyes as he looked round the ting.”

“Cannot you prove⟳ your suspicions to be either false or true ? " asked the Head Master, making a mental note⟳ of the warlight in the boy's eyes.”

“I saw⟳ Hetty looking at me with the warlight in her eyes and felt virtuous because the dress I had was dark enough, heaven knew!”

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