High; lofty; towering; prominent.
Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint.
Threatening to occur immediately; near at hand; impending; - said especially of misfortune or peril.
Full of danger; threatening; menacing; perilous.
With upon) Bent upon; attentive to.