Example Sentences

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Then Lario paints for liquid miles The white-robed monarchs' glittering crowns, Transmutes at once to dimpled smiles The sternest of their glacial frowns, And often holds, with subtlest art, Some Titan's likeness to her heart.

From Poems by Stoddard, John L. (John Lawson)

A Something which the earth and air Transmutes but keeps them what they were; Clear films of beauty grown more thin As we approach and enter in.

From Toward the Gulf by Masters, Edgar Lee

Lord, what an alchemist art thou, whose skill Transmutes to perfect good from perfect ill!

From Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul by Mudge, James

Love that has ne’er forgiven Is virgin and untender; spousal passion Becomes acquainted with life’s vilest things, Transmutes them, and exalts. 

From Reviews by Wilde, Oscar

Saint, whose purple halo rings Lift our eyes from earthly things; Witch, whose wand of scented briar Transmutes dead weeds to fragrant fire; Queen, whose rod her slaves adore!

From Happy Days by Herford, Oliver