On medieval houses, for example, ancient spoils were usually fitted around entrances, ennobling an otherwise rude structure.
Military death for young males was viewed as ennobling, something to be welcomed in the service of one's country.
Teachings such as this are neither elevating nor ennobling, and cannot be attractive.
Penelope's recitative is surely the 'normal' language for so serious a character; indeed, many will claim it the most ennobling aspect of her music.
He is aware, of course, that these two motivations could overlap : after all, an ennobling office could confer not just status entitlements but significant financial gains such as tax immunities.
Mach did not hold the practice of academic science to be itself an especially interesting or ennobling pursuit.
He has earned promotion and ennobling by long and arduous service and, no doubt, would ornament another place with distinction.
It is the most ennobling intellectual and spiritual condition that man can possess and so frequently does not possess.
