slaughterous

Example Sentences

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“They are braver than the silly roach, and not quite so slaughterous as the pike are.”

From Literature

As our men, on the other hand, were no less determined to take it, the contest became furious and slaughterous.

From Project Gutenberg

The Spaniards fought like heroes, day after slaughterous day.

From Project Gutenberg

Grievous times will sure befall thee,   Danger, slaughterous fire— Thou shalt on a charger gallop,   Curbing at desire; And a saddle girth all silken   Sadly I will sew, Slumber now my wide-eyed darling,   Lullaby, By-low!

From Project Gutenberg

Clear as the voice of a clarion when it soundeth by reason of slaughterous foemen that beleaguer a city, so clear rang forth the voice of Aiakides.

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