war of the elements
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But, in spite of the war of the elements outside, all was brightness and bliss within.
From Winter Adventures of Three Boys by Laughlin, J. E.
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
But the captain was inexorable, and seizing the wheel himself, he defied the war of the elements, and steered the vessel on her ordinary course.
From Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. by Rhodes, W. H. (William Henry)
One thing was certain, that though the battle might have ceased the war of the elements was raging more furiously than ever.
From Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars by Robertson, T.
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.
