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Glistened in sentence

26 examples of Glistened in a sentence

The surface of the sea glistened under its rays.
All these crumbling masses were covered with an enamel polished by the action of underground fires, and they glistened under the stream of electric light from our beacon.
It glistened darkly in the wet, the dim lamps flickered with each gust, the rain splashed steadily into the puddles and trickled down the water- spouts into the running gutters.
"Best nebber tempt a Satan," said Caesar, rolling up his eyes till the whites glistened by the glare of the fire.
The stranger took Mr. Winkle's measure with his eye, and that feature glistened with satisfaction as he said,'Just the thing.'
A few moments of eager expectation, and colours were seen fluttering gaily in the air, arms glistened brightly in the sun, column after column poured on to the plain.
The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed noiselessly on; and the oars of the fishermen dipped into the water with a clear and liquid sound, as their heavy but picturesque boats glided slowly down the stream.
The rich, sweet smell of the hay-ricks rose to his chamber window; the hundred perfumes of the little flower-garden beneath scented the air around; the deep-green meadows shone in the morning dew that glistened on every leaf as it trembled in the gentle air; and the birds sang as if every sparkling drop were to them a fountain of inspiration.
Sam observed the hint; and feeling the delicate manner in which it was conveyed, ordered the pewter vessel to be refilled, whereat the small eyes of the mulberry man glistened.
The cold hoar frost glistened on the tombstones, and sparkled like rows of gems, among the stone carvings of the old church.
A gold eye-glass was suspended from his neck by a short, broad, black ribbon; a gold snuff-box was lightly clasped in his left hand; gold rings innumerable glittered on his fingers; and a large diamond pin set in gold glistened in his shirt frill.
His eyes glistened as he laid his hat on the table, and said--'What is the business upon which--um?
His eyes glistened and sparkled with live fire, his hand was shaken threateningly.
Won't you let me spring you on them?"Harrison's eyes glistened at the idea, but he shook his head.
A fine rain was falling, and the yellow lights from the windows glistened upon the wet cobblestones of the yard.
necks, whilst the skins of the two men glistened with the moisture as they stood up to each other once more.
A tear glistened in the eyes of the dying man.
Holmes rubbed his hands, and his eyes glistened.
A lump rose to his throat and tears glistened in his eyes.
The guide's eyes glistened.
Burns obeyed: I looked at her narrowly as she emerged from the book-closet; she was just putting back her handkerchief into her pocket, and the trace of a tear glistened on her thin cheek.
We were now outside Thornfield gates, and bowling lightly along the smooth road to Millcote, where the dust was well laid by the thunderstorm, and, where the low hedges and lofty timber trees on each side glistened green and rain-refreshed.
Her eyes were black and splendid; in the midst of her black locks, some hairs through which the sun shone glistened like threads of gold.
Am I worthy of Thee?"His hands trembled; his eyes glistened with tears; his body trembled with faith and love.
As the heat increased, crowds of idlers betook themselves to the porticos of the temples, from under which flew from moment to moment, with great rustle of wings, flocks of doves, whose white feathers glistened in the sunlight and in the blue of the sky.
Tears glistened in Niger's eyes that moment.