enfold
verb (used with object)
to wrap up; envelop.
was enfolding
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past progressiveof enfold.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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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
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
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 J. C. Snaith
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 Friedrich Spielhagen
But now Miss Pritchard's arm was enfolding her.
From Elsie Marley, Honey by Joslyn Gray
