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Meanings of hold the torch in English

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Usage of hold the torch in English
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Hallucinations hold the torch that lights the path to murder.
Studies in Literature
2
You want me to hold the torch, I suppose.
The River of Darkness; Or, Under Africa
3
Jake, you are to hold the torch, and take good care that it burns brightly.
The Search for the Silver City: A Tale of Adventure in Yucatan
4
Here, Beta, you hold the torch, so.
Darkness and Dawn
5
To row and hold the torch.
The blood spilt
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We who hold the torch We must be patient One official?s carriage personifies the rest one written inscription ultimate seal of fate
Praetor's Lunch
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You were meant for the great places, and I think- Ithink-that Iwasmeant to hold the torch to light you there!
The Mischief-Maker
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We who hold the torch We must be patient while we wait with patience allow them the better seats their merit exceed ours
Praetor's Lunch
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The beam that picked him out, however, left the rest of the room in gloom, and it was hard to hold the torch steady.
The Lure of the North
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With her other hand, she tried to hold the torch out to the side, giving Brenden light and allowing her to see what was happening.
Dhampir
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We who hold the torch We must be patient The pride of a legion lives within its standard one standard bearer bears sacrament of cohorts
Praetor's Lunch
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The guide drew rein suddenly, and pointing upwards with the hand that did not hold the torch, shrieked out, 'Look; look at the holy candles!'
The Secret Rose
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Jondalar held the torch high to spread the light it gave off.
The Land of Painted Caves
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Hold the torch up and you will see the way we came.
One of the 28th: A Tale of Waterloo
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She held the torch so that it shone right in his eyes.
The hangman's daughter
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Nevertheless, he found an outcropping of rock and held the torch behind it.
Servant of a dark god
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Hold the torch across language varieties
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