Sentence examples similar to solemn command from inspiring English sources

Nonetheless, these nestled forms assume a solemn monumentality, commanding their sill like immense, slightly anthropomorphic monoliths.

Count Raymond of Toulouse also the marquis of Provence and the leader of one of the largest regiments of Crusaders was impressed, however, and commanded that a solemn search be conducted for the lance.

In the meantime, their oh-so-solemn, carefully calibrated statements, still in command mode, couched in imperial-speak, and focused on what client states in the Middle East must do, might as well be spoken to the wind.

The Germans then went at it with solemn menace, ceasing only when the kaiser or a superior officer commanded them to.

And, rather than being under the command of the pope, the knights were controlled by Alexios, to whom they swore solemn oaths over precious Christian relics as they passed through Constantinople.

Here, Handel's use of Nò, di voi non vo'fidarmi has Sedley Taylor's unqualified approval: "[Handel] bids the voices enter in solemn canonical sequence, and his chorus ends with a combination of grandeur and depth of feeling such as is at the command of consummate genius only".

Solemn, indeed.

Gruden looked solemn.

Most were solemn.

The atmosphere was solemn.

It was very solemn.