1 It would be even more imposing than the near-by James residence which had just been purchased for the official mansion of Governor Bullock.
2 She thought it had an imposing sound and even went so far as to have the sign painted, when Ashley Wilkes, embarrassed, translated the real meaning.
3 In some particulars, perhaps the most imposing physiognomical view to be had of the Sperm Whale, is that of the full front of his head.
4 "I've been imposing myself long enough," said Robert, rising, and shaking hands with Edna.
5 So they drove downtown and stopped before an imposing granite building, in which they interviewed an official, who had the papers all ready, with only the names to be filled in.
6 The trained bodies of the troops threw themselves quickly into solid masses, endeavoring to awe their assailants by the imposing appearance of a military front.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore CooperContext Highlight In CHAPTER 17 7 David, though he regarded his treasure with longing eyes, was constrained to answer, especially as the venerable father took a part in the interrogatories, with an interest too imposing to be denied.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore CooperContext Highlight In CHAPTER 22 8 The awakened spirit of the young soldier gleamed in his eyes, and his form became imposing under its influence.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore CooperContext Highlight In CHAPTER 22 9 This sounded so imposing that Ben Weatherstaff became quite excited and really could not keep still.
10 He reminded them of the imposing secret, and raised a ray of cheer.
11 From the roof inside the carriage, umbrellas, walking-sticks, hats, and sundry other articles were depending, and hindered the view, which was particularly imposing.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenContext Highlight In THE SHOES OF FORTUNE 12 The gloomy building rose from the bosom of the ocean with imposing majesty and seemed to dominate the scene.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 21. The Island of Tiboulen. 13 It was an imposing sight to witness this old man, apparently a mere useless burden, becoming the sole protector, support, and adviser of the lovers who were both young, beautiful, and strong.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 73. The Promise. 14 d'Avrigny, with an imposing calmness, "but I think it is now time to act."
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 80. The Accusation. 15 Surrounded by all those singular and imposing personages, he gazed about him with serious amazement.
Les Misérables 3 By Victor HugoContext Highlight In BOOK 3: CHAPTER III—REQUIESCANT