war of the elements

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The outer war of the elements was disturbing, and Christobal, though unfailingly optimistic in his speech, was nevertheless a prey to dark forebodings.

From The Captain of the Kansas by Tracy, Louis

In this war of the elements, however, two processions were seen advancing to the Church of Sta.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

“Do!” said Patty, who was wrought up to a tense pitch of excitement by the war of the elements without, and the novelty of the situation within.

From Patty's Summer Days by Wells, Carolyn

But the war of the elements was unheeded by the sufferer, and ever and anon, starting from his recumbent position, he paced in desperation the uneven floor of the slippery cavern.

From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis

Then, in the war of the elements, or of man's angry passions, he also lightened and thundered, and swore big guns.

From Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem by Pyle, Howard