Both Uses of
rapt
in
The Fountainhead
- He proved to a rapt audience, at bull sessions lasting till dawn, that religion bred selfishness; because, he stated, religion overemphasized the importance of the individual spirit; religion preached nothing but a single concern—the salvation of one's own soul.†
Chpt 2.9
- The building stood on the shore of the East River, a structure rapt as raised arms.†
Chpt 2.10 *
Definition:
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(rapt as in: rapt attention) deeply interested and focused (on something) -- often while admiring