calling to arms
Example Sentences
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The British commander had reason to be disturbed, for the alarm-signals were calling to arms thousands of patriots ready to die for their rights.
From American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History by Gordy, Wilbur Fisk
The roll of the drum and the stentorian voice of the gallant chief calling to arms mingled together.
From Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War by Beers, Fannie A.
The drums were calling to arms in the market-place, and a great crowd soon assembled.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 04 — Fiction by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
They were a nation of warriors almost as much as the Spartans, and stood ready on the instant to obey the tap of the drum calling to arms.
From The Last Leaf Observations, during Seventy-Five Years, of Men and Events in America and Europe by Hosmer, James Kendall
Through the dark night urging our rapid way We listen to a low, continued sound, As of a distant drum calling to arms.
From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 by Various
