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Reading lamp   /rˈɛdɪŋ læmp/   Listen
Reading lamp

noun
1.
A lamp that provides light for reading.






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"Reading lamp" Quotes from Famous Books



... is a life creation—within its covers the actual spirit of youth. The book is of special interest to girls, but when a grown-up gets hold of it there follows a one-session under the reading lamp with ...
— Red-Robin • Jane Abbott

... the windows, up stage, C., a massive bureau, opened, with writing materials upon it. Before bureau a square stool. On L., of bureau a chair. Up stage L., a door. Below door L., a settee; above settee, a bell rope. Before fire a comfortable arm-chair; L. of arm-chair, a small table with a reading lamp upon it. On mantel-piece, a clock to strike; other articles of furniture, etc., to fill spaces. The flooring of dark oak, square carpeting R., of stage. The whole to produce the effect of "a woman's room" Curtains closed, L. window unfastened. See written letter ...
— The Squire - An Original Comedy in Three Acts • Arthur W. Pinero

... the house, Madame was nowhere in sight. Divining their wish to be alone on this last evening together, she had long since gone to her own room. The candles on the mantel had been lighted and the reading lamp burned low. Near it was the little red book that Edith had found at the top of the Hill of ...
— Master of the Vineyard • Myrtle Reed



Words linked to "Reading lamp" :   lamp, student lamp



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