hell-broth

Example Sentences

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The time soon came when I remembered his simile, and acknowledged its truth; and I knew then that that pot was filled with hell-broth!

From The Red Symbol by Ironside, John

The Allies are not prepared to intervene in force; they cannot leave Russia to stew in Her own hell-broth.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, February 19, 1919 by Various

Besides, I may come back immegitly, for them mine-owners are cooking a hell-broth for us all.

From Money Magic A Novel by Garland, Hamlin

But at last the ingredients for the hell-broth are ready.

From Studies in the Poetry of Italy, I. Roman by Miller, Frank Justus

There was a pretty hell-broth brewing in the little town.

From The House with the Green Shutters by Brown, George Douglas