pharos
Example Sentences
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Sometimes, O Lord, thou lightest in my head A lamp that well might pharos all the lands; Anon the light will neither rise nor spread: Shrouded in danger gray the beacon stands!
From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2 by George MacDonald
The remains of the pharos and the fortresses strengthening the sea-wall, were pointed out by the Syrian who accompanied us as a guide, but his faith was a little stronger than mine.
From The Lands of the Saracen Pictures of Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily, and Spain by Bayard Taylor
The pharos of the night; where gods might dance.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 280, October 27, 1827 by Various
The greater part of the pharos of the Romans were much higher than the most celebrated modern towers.
From Smeaton and Lighthouses A Popular Biography, with an Historical Introduction and Sequel by John Smeaton
This pharos has not its like in the world for skill of construction and solidity.
From Grace Darling Heroine of the Farne Islands by Eva Hope
