Sentence example with the word 'tinderbox'

tinderbox

Definition n. a dangerous state of affairs

Last update: October 27, 2015


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To strike a fire one must have the flint and tinderbox, for matches were unknown until about 1830.   [Please select]

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He put it back in his sidepocket and took from his waistcoatpocket a nickel tinderbox, sprang it open too, and, having lit his cigarette, held the flaming spunk towards Stephen in the shell of his hands.   [Please select]

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In an instant there was a sound of a violent struggle, deep oaths and curses, two sharp clicks, then all was quiet except heavy breathing and the striking of flint on a tinderbox; there was the blue glare of the sulphur match, and a candle was lighted.   [Please select]

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