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
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 L. Carroll Judson
Oh, Thou mighty master spirit of the universe, bless Thy children every-where.
From A Book Written by the Spirits of the So-Called Dead by C. G. (Carl Gustaf) Helleberg
The Pan-American congress, then projected, now met in Washington, and Blaine, as its master spirit, presided over and guided its deliberation through its session of five months.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various
Soon symptoms of dropsy showed themselves, he had to be tapped four times, and it became evident that the master spirit would soon leave its earthly tabernacle for a better and more enduring habitation.
From Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) by Elliott Graeme
