war of the elements
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“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
Unable to face such a terrific war of the elements, the Philistines would turn round, placing their backs to the storm.
From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden
She must needs be on deck, so I fastened her to one of the masts with a rope and held on next to her while we watched the war of the elements.
From Marjorie by McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly)
The wind still howled, and the thunder still roared; but in the fiercest war of the elements, I fancied I could every now and then hear the piercing shrieks sent up to heaven for assistance.
From The Little Savage by Marryat, Frederick
