Band books

Their woes whom fortune captivates.

Shak.

2. To acquire ascendancy over by reason
of some art or attraction; to fascinate; to charm; as, Cleopatra
captivated Antony; the orator captivated all
hearts.

Small landscapes of captivating
loveliness.

W. Irving.

Syn. -- To enslave; subdue; overpower; charm; enchant;
bewitch; facinate; capture; lead captive.

Cap"ti*vate (?), p. a. [L.
captivatus.] Taken prisoner; made captive; insnared;
charmed.

Women have been captivate ere now.

Shak.

Cap"ti*va`ting (?), a. Having
power to captivate or charm; fascinating; as, captivating
smiles. -- Cap"ti*va`ting*ly,
adv.

Cap"ti*va`tion (?), n. [L.
capticatio.] The act of captivating. [R.]

The captivation of our understanding.

Bp. Hall.

Cap"tive (?), n.


Pages:
267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291