The entranced spectator was cut off from reality as long as the adventure lasted; it was as if he lived a dream yet believed he was awake.

Glancing across to our corner, he nodded to Francis, a flashing-eyed, recognitory nod, as from one power to another.

The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution.

[…] round he throws his baleful eyes That witness'd huge affliction and dismay Mixt with obdurate pride and stedfast hate: