infold
Example Sentences
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The mountains that infold, In their wide sweep, the coloured landscape round, Seem groups of giant kings, in purple and gold, That guard the enchanted ground.
From The Ontario Readers: Fourth Book by Ontario. Ministry of Education
Young Carleton, believing there was nothing for him to do, spread his blanket near the fire, and, lying down, so as to infold himself from head to feet, was not long in sinking into slumber.
From Footprints in the Forest by Edward Sylvester Ellis
Pauline stood lost in delight; the perfume seemed to float in from the moonlight and infold her.
From Love Works Wonders A Novel by Charlotte M. Brame
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 James Lane Allen
But for the poor little girl playing at motherhood there was no one to come in and infold her in restful arms, and comfort her when the long, warm day ended.
From In Wild Rose Time by Amanda M. Douglas
