disintegrated

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Disintegrated as it was, deflected and disturbed by a hundred forces, thoughts of a common religion and of universal empire nevertheless had much to do to harmonize and unify the people of Europe.

From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)

Disintegrated granite seems a hard diet, but it suffices, for the determined tree makes the best of the opportunities offered.

From A Backward Glance at Eighty Recollections & comment by Murdock, Charles A. (Charles Albert)

Disintegrated weathered rocks form a blanket of variable thickness, which is sometimes spoken of as the residual mantle, or "mantle rock."

From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)

Disintegrated matter is carried away by the wind as well as by running water.

From The formation of vegetable mould through the action of worms, with observations on their habits by Darwin, Charles

Disintegrated, torn by conflicting interests, pecked by petty rival princes, despairing of her own future, it seemed impossible that she should ever again become a power among the nations.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 13 Great Writers; Dr Lord's Uncompleted Plan, Supplemented with Essays by Emerson, Macaulay, Hedge, and Mercer Adam by Lord, John