English vocabulary examples in context: baleful
Vocabulary in context: baleful -- Example 1.
They seemed to swarm over the place all at once, till the lamplight, shining on their moving dark bodies and glittering, baleful eyes, made the place look like a bank of earth set with fireflies.
Vocabulary in context: baleful -- Example 2.
But when the occasion presented itself, there was suddenly seen to emerge from all this shadow, as from an ambuscade, a narrow and angular forehead, a baleful glance, a threatening chin, enormous hands, and a monstrous cudgel.
Vocabulary in context: baleful -- Example 3.
There is, in that mode of life, good mingled with evil, for if enervation is baleful, generosity is good and healthful.
Vocabulary in context: baleful -- Example 4.
There are sudden revelations which one cannot bear, and which intoxicate like baleful wine.
Vocabulary in context: baleful -- Example 5.
Then Rebecca's twinkling green eyes and baleful smile lighted upon her, and filled her with dismay.
Vocabulary in context: baleful -- Example 6.
In the country, when Lady Jane was telling stories to the children, who clustered about her knees (little Rawdon into the bargain, who was very fond of her), and Becky came into the room, sneering with green scornful eyes, poor Lady Jane grew silent under those baleful glances.
Vocabulary in context: baleful -- Example 7.
Mighty pride, with its thousand baleful heads, stirred his wretched heart.
