infold

Example Sentences

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Not one save him—him—whose love had broken down all barriers that it might reach and infold her.

From Sister Dolorosa and Posthumous Fame by Allen, James Lane

A sprightly courser, fairer than the rest, The king himself presents his royal guest: A lion's hide his back and limbs infold, Precious with studded work, and paws of gold.

From The Aeneid English by Virgil

The poet must hasten on, he must infold and bind together, he must be direct and synthetic in every act.

From Whitman A Study by Burroughs, John

O, well for the fortunate soul Which Music's wings infold, Stealing away the memory Of sorrows new and old!

From Poems Household Edition by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

Gay rainbow silks her mellow charms infold, And nought of Lyce but herself is old.

From The Poetical Works of Edward Young, Volume 2 by Young, Edward