1 The artist limned a good likeness of his wife.

2 The report minutely limned the trade situation.

3 The report limned a desperate situation.

4 A high wind frayed the sails of clouds until a crescent moon limned each shred with white gold.

5 Tuttle had not offered lodging, but the limner willingly slept in the stable with his mare for company, and ate in the kitchen.