master spirit
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The master spirit of this society is the convict Harcamone, in solitary confinement, awaiting the guillotine.
From Time Magazine Archive
The seamen, with that instinct which teaches men the presence of a master spirit, without questioning his authority, moved with more alacrity, and obeyed his orders without hesitation.
From Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea by Jonathon Holt Ingraham
Under the influence of the master spirit, the disposition of Hill underwent wonderful changes.
From The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, by Allan Pinkerton
The President of the State Society for this year is Mr. John Delafield, long a master spirit among our Wall-street financiers, and for some years President of the Phenix bank.
From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various
It may have been true in Milton's day that a book was usually the precious life-blood of a master spirit; but to-day a book is often the product of the least erected spirit that fell.
From The Library and Society Reprints of Papers and Addresses by Arthur Elmore Bostwick
