(of an elderly person) vigorous in mind and body; healthy and full of spirit in old age

literally meaning that public opinion is powerful enough to melt metal; used to describe how the power of public opinion is immense, or how widespread rumors can obscure the truth and confuse right and wrong

to glisten, glitter, twinkle, or flicker

extremely hot summer weather, literally meaning heat intense enough to melt metal and stone

many voices can fuse metal; public opinion is a powerful force that can influence or destroy reputations

extremely hot weather; literally meaning to melt stones and flow like metal

glittering or sparkling; dazzling and brilliant

(literary) to melt or smelt metals; to eliminate or remove

(idiom) surpassing all others from the past to the present; used to describe a magnificent achievement that shocks the ancients and outshines the moderns