war of the elements

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The war of the elements harmonized strangely with the weird fancies of the weak man who sat at Jim's side.

From Sevenoaks by Holland, J. G. (Josiah Gilbert)

Thunder and lightning, however, which belonged to that particular war of the elements, are rare in England.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863 by Various

Nevertheless the war of the elements seemed to touch him but little; the glare of life broke dimly through the thickening ice of death.

From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul

The war of the elements increased to such a pitch, that the guest was induced to pass the night in his new quarters.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 65, March, 1863 by Various

But the war of the elements was unheeded by the sufferer, and ever and anon, starting from his recumbent position, he paced in desperation the uneven floor of the slippery cavern.

From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis