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
He is and ever has been a master spirit in his county, using all his influence to further the interests of his adopted home.
From Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes by Folsom, William Henry Carman
Science bowed to his master spirit, the arts hailed him as a patron, the lightning obeyed his magic rod and nature was proud of her favorite son.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll
Mr. Disraeli has over and over again flung in the face of Mr. Gladstone the fact that Bright, and not he, is the master spirit of Radicalism.
From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin
But the master spirit was gone, and when we appeared upon the scene, they could make no efficient stand.
From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de
