Example Sentences

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The might of Hercules I, next, survey’d; His semblance; for himself their banquet shares With the Immortal Gods, and in his arms Enfolds neat-footed Hebe, daughter fair Of Jove, and of his golden-sandal’d spouse.

From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William

One broad, perpetual riot Enfolds me night and day.

From Anthology of Massachusetts Poets by Braithwaite, William Stanley

What mighty forest in its gloom Enfolds her?—is a rifted tomb Within the wilderness her seat?

From The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) by Wordsworth, William

That mother sleeps! the snow-white shroud Enfolds her stainless bosom now, And, like bright hues on some pale cloud, Rose-leaves were woven round her brow.

From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 by Various

Sleep, white love, sleep, A cedarn cradle holds thee, And twilight, like a silver-woven coverlid, Enfolds thee.

From The Mountainy Singer by MacCathmhaoil, Seosamh