war of the elements
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It is," answered Beverly, "as if Nature were rejoicing that the war of the elements is over, and a peace proclaimed.
From Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession by Wood, Benjamin
The boat that adventures to a wreck meets with disaster itself occasionally; and in the war of the elements some of its gallant crew have sometimes been the first of its victims.”
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Whymper, Frederick
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
