He is a chartered civil and structural engineer, a pistol, rifle and shotgun shooter, aikido instructor / student, and an enthusiastic but inaccurate piano player.

" Iorga described painter Nicolae Grigorescu as the purveyor of national pride, and was enthusiastic about Stoica D., the war artist.

From an early age he was an enthusiastic sketcher and collector of prints, but while his brother Sawrey Gilpin became a professional painter, William opted for a career in the church, graduating from Queen's College, Oxford in 1748.

He was raised in South Texas and was an enthusiastic sketcher and painter.

During his visits to Norway he received “ an enthusiastic welcome as a painter of renown .”

between performances, enthusiastic young men from the audience will take the floor to demonstrate their own amateur graces.

So obvious are these advantages that nearly 95 per cent of the population of New York State now has access to a system, and enthusiastic librarians foresee the day, not too distant, when all the libraries in the state will belong to a co-op.

I beg farther to remark, if my theory and pretensions, as to the nature, cause, and extent of the phenomena of nervous sleep hypnotism have none of the fascinations of the transcendental to captivate the lovers of the marvellous, the credulous and enthusiastic, which the pretensions and alleged occult agency of the mesmerists have, still I hope my views will not be the less acceptable to honest and sober-minded men, because they are all level to our comprehension, and reconcilable with well-known physiological and psychological principles.

Newcomers are always welcomed at pick-up games or whenever people are simply throwing, and enthusiastic players will sideline themselves to spend time teaching beginners the throws and maneuvers necessary to play.

Her small community was soon known for its enthusiastic worship given to “ singing and dancing, shaking and shouting, speaking with new tongues and prophesying, with all those various gifts of the Holy Ghost known in the primitive church .” The Shakers, as they were called, saw themselves as the avant garde of the kingdom of God, preparing the way for the new era when God ’ s will was done on earth.

Producer Irving G. Thalberg was nevertheless enthusiastic about working with the actor, telling journalist Louella Parsons: " Spencer Tracy will become one of MGM's most valuable stars.

Less enthusiastic was Otis Ferguson, who in his review for National Board of Review Magazine observed, " This film was made with obvious care and expense, but it will be notable in the future only as the first wrong step in a career that till now has been a denial of the very tendencies in pictures which this film represents.

He is also, when roused into action, very enthusiastic and violent, and is a part-time Watch Special Constable, on the agreement that he will not use magic in the course of his duties.

Previn is initially enthusiastic as a guest, but he is perplexed by the news that he will not, after all, be conducting Yehudi Menuhin in Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, but Edvard Grieg's A minor Piano Concerto with Eric as piano soloist:

In contemporary African American worship services, where call and response is pervasive, a pastor will call out to his congregants to engage an enthusiastic response.

" Sinclair User were somewhat initially less enthusiastic, saying " no package, even if it is brilliant in the production of games using the sausage machine technique, will provide an answer to properly machine-coded and original games ", although later in 1984 they said " The Quill produces programs on a par with handwritten commercial programs ".

Despite Pakistan limited financial resources, Bhutto was so enthusiastic about Pakistan nuclear energy project, that he is reported to have said " Pakistanis will eat grass but make a nuclear bomb.

*" North and the South will again clasp hands, again will it be demonstrated, as in ’ 98, that the pressure of a common exploitation can make enthusiastic rebels out of a Protestant working class, earnest champions of civil and religious liberty out of Catholics, and out of both a united Social democracy.

Rachel was known as the most " enthusiastic " Animorph --- out of all the Animorphs she was the only one to really enjoy battling evil, and though good, she had a bloodthirstiness that Crayak thought he could work to his will.

There was significant sentiment in the city against this move ( the Giants had won the National League pennant the year before and had a very enthusiastic following ), and a bill was even passed by the state legislature to give the Giants a variance on the grid extension and allow the park to stand ; but sitting governor David B. Hill, who had campaigned for office on a " home rule " pledge, vetoed the bill on the grounds that whatever he might think of the forced destruction of the park, the will of the city government was to be respected.

It is an enthusiastic greeter, and will often jump up to lick a person's face, commonly referred to as the " Wheaten greetin '".

If a dervish should become too enraptured, another Sufi, who is in charge of the orderly performance, will gently touch his frock in order to curb his movement, The dance of the dervishes is one of the most impressive features of the mystical life in Islam, and the music accompanying it is of exquisite beauty, beginning with the great hymn in honor of the Prophet ( na't-i sharif, written by Jalaluddin himself ) and ending with short, enthusiastic songs, some things sung in Turkish.

" I am extremely enthusiastic about your interest in this position and I believe that you will bring an important line of critical inquiry and clinical research acumen to this department ".

American audiences will remember him as the enthusiastic but bumbling Detective Fontenoy in the Disney movie Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo ( 1977 ).

British Admiral Somerville was not enthusiastic about the action, saying that it was "... the biggest political blunder of modern times and will rouse the whole world against us ... we all feel thoroughly ashamed ..." Although it did rekindle anglophobic feelings in France, the action demonstrated Britain's resolve to continue the war alone and rallied the British Conservative Party around Churchill ( although Prime Minister Churchill was not party leader ).

Upon entering Calcutta, Jack receives an enthusiastic welcome from the merchants, including Canning, who are happy to refit the Surprise and allow him to transport jewels as freight, which will gain him a percentage of their value on his arrival in England.

The males are very enthusiastic, will try to grasp fish or inanimate objects and often mount the backs of other males.

* David Webb: Winner of some thirty consecutive shows in the early days of the programme, he was revered by contestants and host alike ; he was perhaps most accurately characterized by his enthusiastic restating " Yes, I will " after the end of each victory when asked if he wished to come back onto the next show.

Methodist preachers were notorious for their enthusiastic sermons and often accused of fanaticism.

While enthusiastic, the volunteers were not well trained and often made inconsistent and arbitrary selections.

A small but enthusiastic scene still exists in 2007, and an Atari presence can still often be found at numerous annual Demoscene parties like Atari Connexion, Outline, Paracon, Sillyventure, Sommarhack and others.

She loved dancing and pageants, activities often frowned upon in Presbyterian Scotland, but for which she found a vibrant outlet in Jacobean London, where she created a " rich and hospitable " cultural climate at the royal court, became an enthusiastic playgoer, and sponsored lavish masques.

These soldiers had been the first to volunteer and so were often the fittest, most enthusiastic and best educated citizen soldiers.

Dennis ' wide-eyed curiosity, his well-meaning attempts to help, his innocent, matter-of-fact bluntness and his youthful energy and enthusiastic nature always seem to lead to trouble wherever he goes ( most often at Mr. Wilson's expense ).

Lovejoy is not always enthusiastic about the Bible and is often disparaging about its content and purpose, even calling it a " 2000-page sleeping pill "; it is unsure if he even owns a Bible, as it was once said he borrows it from the library every week.

Count Stephen was one of the leaders of the First Crusade, often writing enthusiastic letters to Adela about the crusade's progress.

Little is known about them save that they are married and enthusiastic role-players, although their differences within the hobby often lead to arguments.

Limerick's Thomond Park is the home of the Munster Rugby team, who enjoy enthusiastic and often fanatical support throughout the county.

While bright and enthusiastic at his specialties, Carter often shows a lack of common sense otherwise.

In North America, an extremely enthusiastic fan are often called a " superfan ", who are fans who dress up in outrageous and ostentatious costumes or outfits showing their devotion.

Sometimes groups are marginalized by society at large, but governments are often unwitting or enthusiastic participants.

Traditionally, the 4x400 metre relay finals are the last event of a track meet, and is often met with a very enthusiastic crowd, especially if the last leg is a close race.

Howard was an enthusiastic speaker of Esperanto, often using the language for his speeches.

Nonetheless, his books often sold well and gained an enthusiastic support in lay circles, often fuelled by claims of unfair treatment for Velikovsky by orthodox academia.

The multifaceted talent of Vladimir Vysotsky is often described by the term " bard " ( бард ) that Vysotsky has never been enthusiastic about.

A former Pentecostal preacher, he performed stand-up routines that were most often characterized by an intense style, similar to enthusiastic preachers, punctuated by his trademark scream.

Don't you know the love ( if you allow me to use this exact word, although it is stronger than other words ), the often enthusiastic admiration that I and our entire literary circle feels for you, for your poems, for your whole literary and political work?

She is an elderly lady who shows her age in terms of physical appearance more than Sam does, but often appears more enthusiastic and full of energy than him.

" His relationship with Dumouriez caused Couthon to briefly consider joining the Girondist faction of the Assembly, but after the Girondist electors of the Committee of the Constitution refused Couthon a seat on the Committee in October 1792, he would ultimately commit to the Montagnards and the inner group formed around Maximilien Robespierre-a man with whom he shared many opinions, especially on religious issues such as revolutionary dechristianization ( to which he was opposed-see Cult of the Supreme Being ) Couthon became an enthusiastic Montagnard supporter, often echoing their opinions.

* Peggy Lou Baldwin ( 1926 ), assertive, enthusiastic, and often angry