was enfolding
- past progressive of enfold.
Example Sentences
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The scent of Christmas Night was enfolding me now and I saw her face draw closer, her eyes widening.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Shadow rolled over on the foam rubber, finding new places that hurt as he rolled, hoping that he had not woken fully and relieved to find sleep was enfolding him once more.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
Even I, who make no claim to be highly sensitised, was susceptible of the ominous challenge of the force that was enfolding us.
From Mrs. Fitz by Snaith, J. C.
Was it a reflection of the radiance of the young moon, just then rising above the gloom which was enfolding the buildings around--or could it be tears that glistened in the great eyes?
From Quisisana, or Rest at Last by Spielhagen, Friedrich
Twilight was enfolding the world, and all manner of fairy lights began to twinkle at the far edges of the water and on the dark heights above the lake.
From A Hoosier Chronicle by Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay)
