supernatural+influence

  • 41inspire — [c]/ɪnˈspaɪə / (say in spuyuh) verb (inspired, inspiring) –verb (t) 1. to infuse an animating, quickening, or exalting influence into: her courage inspired her followers. 2. to produce or arouse (a feeling, thought, etc.): *It had probably been… …

  • 42inspire — in•spire [[t]ɪnˈspaɪər[/t]] v. spired, spir•ing 1) to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: Her courage inspired her followers[/ex] 2) to produce or arouse (a feeling, thought, etc.): to inspire confidence[/ex] 3) to fill or… …

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  • 43John Lambe — (or Lamb) (born c. 1545; died June 13, 1628) was an English astrologer who served George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, during the early 17th century. Accused of black magic and rape, he was stoned to death by an unruly mob in… …

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  • 44inspiration — n. 1. Inhalation, breathing in. 2. Afflatus, supernatural influence. 3. Divine influence or afflatus, theopneusty. 4. Inspired state or character, divine authority or authorization. 5. Elevation, inspiriting, elevating influence. 6. Exaltation,… …

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  • 45inspire — [in spīr′] vt. inspired, inspiring [ME inspiren < OFr inspirer < L inspirare < in , in, on + spirare, to breathe: see SPIRIT] 1. Obs. a) to breathe or blow upon or into b) to infuse (life, etc. into) by breathing 2. to draw (air) into …

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  • 46Charm — Charm, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Charmed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Charming}.] [Cf. F. charmer. See {Charm}, n.] 1. To make music upon; to tune. [Obs. & R.] [1913 Webster] Here we our slender pipes may safely charm. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. To subdue,… …

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  • 47Charmed — Charm Charm, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Charmed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Charming}.] [Cf. F. charmer. See {Charm}, n.] 1. To make music upon; to tune. [Obs. & R.] [1913 Webster] Here we our slender pipes may safely charm. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. To subdue …

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  • 48Charming — Charm Charm, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Charmed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Charming}.] [Cf. F. charmer. See {Charm}, n.] 1. To make music upon; to tune. [Obs. & R.] [1913 Webster] Here we our slender pipes may safely charm. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. To subdue …

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  • 49Inspired — In*spired , a. 1. Breathed in; inhaled. [1913 Webster] 2. Moved or animated by, or as by, a supernatural influence; affected by divine inspiration; as, the inspired prophets; the inspired writers. [1913 Webster] 3. Communicated or given as by… …

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  • 50Grimoire — A grimoire (pronEng|grɪˈmwɑr) is a textbook of magic. Books of this genre, typically giving instructions for invoking angels or demons, performing divination and gaining magical powers, have circulated throughout Europe since the Middle… …

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