enchain
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As Johnson wrote, “to enchain syllables, and to lash the wind, are equally the undertakings of pride, unwilling to measure its desires by its strength.”
From Slate ● May 31, 2012
At every approach of horseman, cart, or carriage, I turned fearfully, certain I should see some minister of injustice come to enchain us.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
Tie your knots, she sang again and again, enchain! — enchain! — enchain me!
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
To-day she appeared, to herself, so intellectually superior, could it be difficult for her to enchain an interesting man?
From Withered Leaves. Vol. II. (of III) A Novel by Gottschall, Rudolf von
Upon this vast expanse there were no details to enchain attention, blocking the rhythm of the eye; no points of interest stood up, as in mere 'scenery,' to fasten feeling to a limited area.
From The Promise of Air by Blackwood, Algernon
The king saw nothing; he heard the bullets hiss past him, the thunder of the cannon around him; but the varied living picture was wanting that enchains the mind with trembling excitement.
From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar
A voice less austere meanwhile enchains the captive ear of the poet.
From International Weekly Miscellany — Volume 1, No. 3, July 15, 1850 by Various
It enchains him for life; I have seen it in too many cases—I am not mistaken.
From Dennison Grant: a Novel of To-day by Stead, Robert J. C.
Du N. Are words denied the heart Of firmest mould, or what enchains my tongue?
From Joan of Arc A Play in Five Acts by Sargant, Jane Alice
Joyously they march along, Lights are flashing through the panes, In the streets a busy throng Curiosity enchains.
From The Burgomaster's Wife — Complete by Ebers, Georg
When we first encounter the character, enchained in the dungeon at the opening of Act II, Florestan rises from exhaustion and cries out, “Gott! welch’ Dunkel hier!”
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2017
“With regard to black people, I think they are tired of seeing themselves enchained and downtrodden.”
From New York Times ● May 18, 2016
If my imagination weren't enchained by so much witless tradition and conformity, I might tag this segment to some more majestic and impromptu pattern of my own devising, one that reaches clear across the ecliptic.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2012
In The Golden Bough, Sir James Frazer describes how a tribesman chosen to be king must be enchained and thrashed before his coronation.
From Time Magazine Archive
Eisman was enchained, however, by FrontPoint Partners and, by extension, Morgan Stanley.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
After having been one of the chief authors of reform, he sought to give it stability by enchaining faction.
From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)
Before he can give utterance to the first, a cry comes down from the cliff, which arrests the attention of all; soon as understood, enchaining it.
From The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea by Reid, Mayne
A view of ten thousand roofs, inexpressibly enchaining....
From The Destroying Angel by Vance, Louis Joseph
Hence its enchaining, ever fresher, and younger charm.
From The Parables of Our Lord by Arnot, William
"A novel of purpose as well as an enchaining romance."
From The Black Pearl by Woodrow, Wilson, Mrs.
