war of the elements

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Then, in the war of the elements, or of man's angry passions, he also lightened and thundered, and swore big guns.

From Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem by Pyle, Howard

In this war of the elements, however, two processions were seen advancing to the Church of Sta.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

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

But the double crash that burst from the hillside now—those red jets of flame—meant no war of the elements.

From The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan by Mitford, Bertram

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