| 单词 | hand-to-hand struggle |
| 例句 | He killed one with a knife during a hand-to-hand struggle, concerned about plastic explosives and propane tanks in the room. Trump awards Medal of Honor to first living veteran of Iraq War 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z This word is overused even when it correctly refers to “a noisy, confused fight or hand-to-hand struggle among a number of people.” Journalese: The Sequel 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z The outnumbered Confederates fought back with fierce determination, and a vicious hand-to-hand struggle ensued. What is the greatest overlooked story at the end of the Civil War? 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Her first kill is in self-defence, a gun that goes off in the middle of a hand-to-hand struggle, taking her aggressor's scalp with it. Tomb Raider – review 2013-03-01T11:47:57Z It was found there had been a desperate hand-to-hand struggle, bayonets against assegais. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z For a quarter of a century the hand-to-hand struggle went on by the pioneer and his family, to conquer the wilds, win a subsistence and obtain education. Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound 2012-04-03T02:00:30.677Z It was a hand-to-hand struggle of persons who for the greater part were unarmed, and who struggled against trained soldiers, from whom they endeavored to tear away their weapons. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z A hand-to-hand struggle was imminent, but the bandit availed himself of the thick lentisk-covert, and contrived to put some distance between himself and his assailant. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z Several forced themselves into the hut, and a hand-to-hand struggle ensued. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z Free labor had long been in an uncompromising hand-to-hand struggle with slave labor. The Brothers' War 2011-11-01T02:00:24.007Z He reloaded with trembling fingers, and, looking up, saw that the p. 224fight was about to become a hand-to-hand struggle. Cupid in Africa 2011-09-28T02:00:21.467Z New cannon were brought to the intrenchments by janissaries, countless throngs of whom covered the new castle, taking refuge in its fosses and ruins, so as to be in readiness for a hand-to-hand struggle. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The fenced gardens rendered difficult a hand-to-hand struggle, and equally difficult for both sides. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z A wild “hurrah,” and over the crest of the earthworks they leaped with their bayonets at the charge, followed by a deadly hand-to-hand struggle within the earthworks. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z Now began a terrible hand-to-hand struggle, on which the princess, whose hair was grasped by four iron hands, looked with glaring eyes and open mouth. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z This is a sort of courage more difficult perhaps than the one required in a hand-to-hand struggle with the enemy. Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State 2011-08-10T02:00:16.913Z But they were discovered and either killed or captured, after a hand-to-hand struggle in the headquarter's building with members of the Belgian staff aided by gendarmes. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z He turned to find two men—both tall, but one powerful and thick-set, the other meagre and ill-clad—engaged in a hand-to-hand struggle. Nearly Bedtime Five Short Stories for the Little Ones 2011-06-02T02:00:26.960Z At nine o'clock the latter were reinforced by one company, and at ten o'clock by seven more companies, which in a bloody hand-to-hand struggle, fought their way to the cemetery and glass-factory. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z Whilst, if it had been a hand-to-hand struggle with their broadswords, or their pikes, they would have fought with the ferocity of tigers. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Another German cavalry regiment rode right into the 1st Brigade, and was only driven back after a desperate hand-to-hand struggle, in which men and horses were mixed up in frightful confusion. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z The exchange of arquebus shots then ceased and a furious hand-to-hand struggle ensued with swords, cutlasses and pikes. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The fight soon became a fierce hand-to-hand struggle. Spotted Deer 2011-01-25T03:00:24.283Z They were driven back, and again they advanced, fighting with their bayonets in a hand-to-hand struggle. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z The fighting was at close quarters, a merciless hand-to-hand struggle that continued for hours without pause. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. Behind was heard the report of the gun, which exploded in the hand-to-hand struggle. Regina or the Sins of the Fathers As one after another of their crew was killed or wounded, their fury slackened, and when after half-an-hour's hand-to-hand struggle they had gained no advantage, they were fain to sheer off to reconsider the situation. Donalblane of Darien But he did not think it was particularly likely that it would come to anything so desperate now as a hand-to-hand struggle. Under Fire For Servia It was, therefore, a continual hand-to-hand struggle, in which, opposed as we were to over numbers, well acquainted with every advantage of the ground, our loss was terrific. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. Accordingly Lessing settled in Berlin in 1748, a youth of barely twenty years, prepared to fight a hand-to-hand struggle for existence. The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise In vain the keeper pleaded for one more trial; he would risk a hand-to-hand struggle with hot irons. Careers of Danger and Daring Fearfully excited, and unable longer to bear the sickening spectacle, the white men in desperation and rage threw themselves on the guard, and a fierce hand-to-hand struggle ensued. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Even then the act of descending into that noisome pit, with the almost certainty of a hand-to-hand struggle with a raging lunatic of enormous strength, was an ordeal calculated to daunt the stoutest of hearts. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War After a severe hand-to-hand struggle, in which the troops behaved with great gallantry, order was restored and the enemy repulsed, with the aid of the fire from the 1st Brigade square and from dismounted cavalry. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" Below at the right is a savage m�l�e of souls and angels in a hand-to-hand struggle. Michelangelo The blow, however, had not deprived him of consciousness, and, gaining his feet he had engaged in a hand-to-hand struggle with his assailants. The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin It was, therefore, a continual hand-to-hand struggle, in which, opposed as we were to overpowering numbers acquainted with every advantage of the ground, our loss was terrific. Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune Close behind, in thick ranks and fully armed, furnished with battle-axes and strong knives for the hand-to-hand struggle, and dragging heavy ladders, came the warriors who were to undertake the assault. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) But now, order and coherence were lost, and the troopers mingled with the Confederates in a bitter hand-to-hand struggle. The Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry in the Closing Scenes of the War for the Maintenance of the Union, from Richmond to Appomatox They were frantic to get through the obstructions and come to hand-to-hand struggle with the fiends who were yelling and firing from the top of the breastworks. Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) Si And Shorty, With Their Boy Recruits, Enter On The Atlanta Campaign A hand-to-hand struggle in a swaying boat, even a fall overboard with a desperate prisoner, does not concern them greatly. Scotland Yard The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police The walls were partly down, and a terrific hand-to-hand struggle was taking place between friend and foe. Peggy Owen and Liberty He never gave up the idea of a great wide world, where he could have a hand-to-hand struggle with something as powerful as himself. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart That must have been terrible, a regular hand-to-hand struggle. Rodney, the Ranger With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield The ranks of the “deputies” had closed right in and a desperate hand-to-hand struggle was going on. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana The hand-to-hand struggle was of the fiercest description, and French bayonets wrought deadly havoc among the German ranks. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War Two lines of men, the one thick and heavily equipped, the other attenuated and half-starved, were locked together in a desperate hand-to-hand struggle. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War The Russians forced their way to the casements and a hand-to-hand struggle with bayonets, gun butts, and hand grenades followed. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources But the over-activity of the good abbot too soon decayed the slender strength which his firm will had wrested, as it were, from death in a hand-to-hand struggle that lasted for more than forty years. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History I engaged in a hand-to-hand struggle with some one who gripped me by the throat and struck at me with a knife. Hurricane Island In a hand-to-hand struggle, we shall be overwhelmed—killed or captured—in less than sixty seconds of time! The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness After being reenforced by Indian troops they overpowered the enemy in a hand-to-hand struggle, in which a Turkish officer was killed by a British officer in a sword combat. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War It will be a hand-to-hand struggle, but you, Fabian, while Pepé and I wait for them knife in hand, shall load our rifles and pass them to us. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Fighting in a hand-to-hand struggle in a marsh, Kościuszko fell, covered with wounds, unconscious, and was taken prisoner by three young Russian ensigns. Kościuszko A Biography There was a glitter in the old man's eye that was disquieting, and Constans did not relish the idea of a hand-to-hand struggle in this contracted space with these wicked-looking wires running in every direction. The Doomsman It commenced with an inconclusive archery duel at long range, whereafter the two fleets closed up and a desperate hand-to-hand struggle ensued. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era A desperate hand-to-hand struggle against overwhelming odds ensued. Lord John Russell They well knew, in case either should miss with their firearms, that a hand-to-hand struggle with the ferocious tigers would be the result; a combat of knives and claws—a combat to the death. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora There was a fierce hand-to-hand struggle, but nothing would gainsay the rush of the British tars. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure The rope barriers had been cut, and a hand-to-hand struggle was taking place round the boat,—an ugly scrimmage to which as little reference as possible was made at the wreck inquiry afterwards. Studies in love and in terror Such a course implied that the youth was held in light regard, and not deemed the equal of a warrior in a hand-to-hand struggle. Footprints in the Forest This was indeed a bright prospect to one who had been engaged in a hand-to-hand struggle with poverty for the last five years. Rufus and Rose Or, The Fortunes of Rough and Ready He would have proved a dangerous foe in a hand-to-hand struggle, but he was deprived of whatever advantage he might have possessed by being taken at such overwhelming disadvantage. Camp-fire and Wigwam The zebeque soon ranged alongside the battered Saint George, threw her grappling hooks into the rigging, and her men were in a hand-to-hand struggle with the motley crew who battled for the veteran Fortunatus. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure A shower of shells from the Russian batteries had fired the houses of Czyste, within whose flame-lit streets a hand-to-hand struggle went on. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Of course a hand-to-hand struggle was out of the question; a cry from the German soldier would mean arousing hundreds of others, and then Bob's fate would be sealed. All for a Scrap of Paper A Romance of the Present War She was to be herself a weapon, not merely a means of bringing fighting men to close quarters for a hand-to-hand struggle. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima In the midst of all these tangible evidences of success, Mr. Opp found himself indulging in a hand-to-hand struggle with failure. Mr. Opp Then followed a hand-to-hand struggle, the details of which Tom was never clear about. Tommy This act of violence, instead of sobering the rest, induced another to take up the quarrel, and another and another joining, in a short time the greater portion were engaged in a deadly hand-to-hand struggle. The Three Midshipmen More than once he was forced into a hand-to-hand struggle to keep his companion from his purpose. The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story A few moments of wild despairing energy, a hand-to-hand struggle for life between the white man and the bloodthirsty savage, groans of wounded and yells of victory, and all was over. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 Stout clubs had been brought along in anticipation of a hand-to-hand struggle, it being decided that these weapons were best, safest and most effective at close quarters. The Moving Picture Boys on the Coast The Egyptians fought stoutly, and for a time a hand-to-hand struggle went on; then some of the Highlanders penetrated by an opening between the Egyptian intrenchments, and opened fire upon their flank. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign All I prayed for was a hand-to-hand struggle in which I might have the luck to tip him overboard, so I was rather dismayed when I saw that the sailor was to accompany us. The Tale Of Mr. Peter Brown - Chelsea Justice From "The New Decameron", Volume III. Pirith�us and his followers, aided by Theseus, who rendered most valuable assistance, attacked the Centaurs, and after a violent hand-to-hand struggle in which many perished, forced them to relinquish their prey. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome "I'd have a tough time of it up here, if it came to a hand-to-hand struggle." The Rover Boys on the Farm or Last Days at Putnam Hall The Afghans fought desperately, and clung to their position until the British were close up; when a desperate hand-to-hand struggle took place, and the British became masters of the position. For Name and Fame Or Through Afghan Passes "We ain't gettin' nowhere!" growled Leary at the end of a third inconclusive hand-to-hand struggle with only a few battered heads as the result. Blacksheep! Blacksheep! A desperate hand-to-hand struggle followed, in which I fought solely for his throat. A Bid for Fortune or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta The shrieks and cries which arose informed her of the desperate hand-to-hand struggle that was going on. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley One was an oldish man, the other was a tall, active lad; either would give me considerable difficulty to manage if it came to a hand-to-hand struggle. Dick Onslow Among the Redskins It was evident that the fight had resolved itself into a desperate hand-to-hand struggle; and it seemed to me that our lads were being hard put to it to hold their own. A Middy of the Slave Squadron A West African Story His hand was upon Durfy’s collar, so fiercely that nothing but a hand-to-hand struggle could release its grip; unless— Durfy’s hand dropped to his pocket. Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life With clubbed gun the Indian now rushed in and a hand-to-hand struggle followed. The Boy Land Boomer Dick Arbuckle's Adventures in Oklahoma He took out his medicine bottles and forthwith began to complicate Sandy's chances in the hand-to-hand struggle. A Son of the Hills But he will show blood yet, if it comes to a real hand-to-hand struggle to save our lives. Left on Labrador or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht 'Curlew.' as Recorded by 'Wash.' It is above all, in social economy, that this hand-to-hand struggle, this ever-reviving combat with popular errors, has a true practical utility. Sophisms of the Protectionists A stubborn hand-to-hand struggle ensued, Jones and his men being repulsed. The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country The fight was furious, Teach boarding the sloop and a terrific hand-to-hand struggle taking place, the lieutenant and Teach fighting with swords and pistols. The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars Of The Lives and Deaths Of The Pirates And Buccaneers And this after circumstantial accounts of hand-to-hand struggle through all this part of the country! A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium When, in the act of accepting this awful hand-to-hand struggle, the gunner approached to challenge the cannon, it happened that the surging sea held the gun motionless for an instant, as though stupefied. Great Sea Stories At one place I had leapt with my pal into a small shell hole, and over to my right was a kiltie engaged in a hand-to-hand struggle with a Hun. S.O.S. Stand to! Loud yells and fierce cries followed, and then came the noise of a hand-to-hand struggle on the deck. Within The Enemy's Lines I heard shots not far away; but we were all too closely jammed to do more than fight in a desperate hand-to-hand struggle with club and knife. When Wilderness Was King A Tale of the Illinois Country It was a fierce hand-to-hand struggle, such as might have taken place on the same ground in the middle ages, before gunpowder was in use. The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars Rash would be that antagonist who engaged him in a hand-to-hand struggle. The Land of Mystery But the next vessel they attacked proved a more formidable enemy, and there was a hand-to-hand struggle for the mastery, and for life or death. Elster's Folly And first Narses with the Eruli and those of the Romans who were under him, engaged with the enemy, and after a hard hand-to-hand struggle, he routed the Persians who were before him. History of the Wars, Books I and II The Persian War He had fallen into a light sleep, and was dreaming of a hand-to-hand struggle with Long Robin, when some unwonted sound smote upon his ears, and he started up all alert on the instant. The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot Each chose an opponent and immediately engaged in a fierce hand-to-hand struggle, which was to end disastrously for more than one brave knight. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Myburgh, a Gastron burgher, so very brave, was the first and only one to receive a mortal wound—other men were slightly wounded in that hand-to-hand struggle. In the Shadow of Death I came here from a hand-to-hand struggle with death to vote 'No.' I have strength for only a word more. The Clarion The privateer commanded by Columbus grappled a huge Venetian galley, which, after a hand-to-hand struggle, caught fire, and the flames spread to the privateer. The Life of Columbus Don't you see, dear, I am in a hard hand-to-hand struggle with my land, which is all I possess, for—for bread for myself and the kiddie, and I—I can't have a woman's flower-garden. Over Paradise Ridge A Romance The simple fact that I was undoubtedly to make my own living and my own way in the hard hand-to-hand struggle in the shops aroused her sympathy. The Woman Who Toils Being the Experiences of Two Gentlewomen as Factory Girls Then there was the clash of shields and the shock of men, the bitter hand-to-hand struggle and the 115 slaughter of hosts, when once they had passed within an arrow's flight. The Elene of Cynewulf translated into English prose He considered that there would be a siege, lasting perhaps several days, then a desperate hand-to-hand struggle, and then. The Cave in the Mountain A Sequel to In the Pecos Country / by Lieut. R. H. Jayne A terrible hand-to-hand struggle ensued, and in the course of a few moments eighteen of the police, including the commanding officer, were slaughtered. The Land-War In Ireland (1870) A History For The Times So they were between two attacks, and enough of us were left to engage in our last deadly hand-to-hand struggle with the pirates in the stern. The Fall of the Grand Sarrasin Being a Chronicle of Sir Nigel de Bessin, Knight, of Things that Happed in Guernsey Island, in the Norman Seas, in and about the Year One Thousand and Fifty-Seven They were wholly mistaken; the guns of Fort Valérien crashed into the midst of their columns, and almost at the same time Flourens, in a hand-to-hand struggle, was slain. France in the Nineteenth Century Some zouaves rushed forward to repel them, and there was a fierce hand-to-hand struggle with the bayonet. The Downfall In her naiveté she let the girl see into the long hard years that had been a hand-to-hand struggle for her and the major on their worn farm lands out in the beautiful Harpeth Valley. Andrew the Glad Do not forget that I was brought up in a hand-to-hand struggle for fortune such as you cannot dream of. Don Orsino When the middle of January came, Lady Arthur, who had never had an illness in her life, was measuring her strength in a hand-to-hand struggle with fever. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 097, January, 1876 Crillon groans and bends so low in his hand-to-hand struggle with the pains which beset him that I think his forehead is going to strike the marble-topped table. Light A savage hand-to-hand struggle took place, in which furniture was broken, the policeman badly injured and two of the volunteers knocked out. The Air Trust It was necessary that they save their breath to use in the hand-to-hand struggle that must follow. Uncle Sam's Boys with Pershing's Troops Dick Prescott at Grips with the Boche The hand-to-hand struggle, though brief, had been severe while it lasted, and the Austrians fought hard and well. The Boy Allies in the Balkan Campaign Or, the Struggle to Save a Nation For an hour the fierce hand-to-hand struggle raged, with advantage apparently first to one side and then to the other. The Boy Allies in Great Peril Or, With the Italian Army in the Alps That lowly saying, a straw whirling in the measureless hand-to-hand struggle of the armies, shines in my soul above all others. Light Here, with the final German assault, the French had fought stubbornly and a hand-to-hand struggle ensued. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne It was my first grizzly, so I was mighty proud to kill him in a hand-to-hand struggle. Toaster's Handbook Jokes, Stories, and Quotations Now came a hand-to-hand struggle which looked as if it must end in the death of Smith and perhaps of several of his assailants. Overland Sitting their horses quietly, their lives endangered every moment by shot and shell that dropped around them and whistled by their heads, Hal and Chester watched keenly the hand-to-hand struggle that ensued. The Boy Allies in Great Peril Or, With the Italian Army in the Alps Raoul seized the opportunity to prepare for the expected hand-to-hand struggle; but it was unnecessary. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet The last six weeks of his life, described all too graphically by Dr. Kidd in an article in the Nineteenth Century, were a hand-to-hand struggle with death. Collections and Recollections It was a desperate matter between you two,—a hand-to-hand struggle. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860 There was a fierce hand-to-hand struggle, and sixteen of the party fell, and nine of the garrison. By England's Aid Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604 After an artillery preparation the detached hill had been won as the result of a hand-to-hand struggle. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 He did not recognize his own motives of desiring a last hand-to-hand struggle. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People As the other rushed forward, expecting to overpower him by sheer force, he met him squarely in a hand-to-hand struggle for the mastery. Jack North's Treasure Hunt Or, Daring Adventures in South America Shots were fired, but for the most part it was a hand-to-hand struggle. Blindfolded In the fierce hand-to-hand struggle which ensued, the individual resourcefulness of our men gave them the advantage, and the Germans were driven out by detachments of the Grenadier, Coldstream, and 1st Irish Guards. A Short History of the Great War With the poorest, work is necessarily a hand-to-hand struggle against hunger; with those who would not absolutely starve without it, work is an inexplicable passion. Venetian Life She had felt a brief joyful satisfaction in at last coming to a hand-to-hand struggle with him; but then, as usual, with a smile and an easy word he had eluded her. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People The police had evidently already been informed of the Proclamation, and lay in wait for it; Millière had a hand-to-hand struggle with the police agent, and had overthrown him, not without bearing away this gash. The History of a Crime The Testimony of an Eye-Witness After a hand-to-hand struggle the last German who resisted was bayoneted and the trench was won. America's War for Humanity He realized that, after all, they were in a hopeless minority and were bound to lose in a hand-to-hand struggle. The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes Or, the secret of the island cave To defend this part of the pass in the old days must have meant a hand-to-hand struggle in the narrow way. Princess Maritza Luckily, we are still far from shore, so the sounds of a hand-to-hand struggle are not likely to be overheard. The Boy Allies under Two Flags Then Mr. Connolly, Neil, and Jack clubbed the guns they had no time to reload, and prepared to sell their lives dearly in a hand-to-hand struggle. Stories by English Authors: Ireland Then the hand-to-hand struggle between the males, unimpeded by tears and lamentations, became more concentrated and ferocious. Stories by Foreign Authors: Italian The commissioner pushed in, however, followed closely by both of us, prepared for an on-rush or a hand-to-hand struggle with anything, man or beast. Guy Garrick A few years ago even a scientific detective would have concluded that a fierce hand-to-hand struggle had been waged and that the murderer was, perhaps, fatally wounded. The Dream Doctor And now began a new life for the baby—a life in which he must look out for himself and hold his own in a hand-to-hand struggle. Cast Adrift At the same moment Jennings closed with him, and a hand-to-hand struggle ensued. The Secret Passage Torn out of the dusty picture, the silhouette of a hand-to-hand struggle is drawn in fog on the wall, it droops and sinks to the bottom. Under Fire: the story of a squad There must, then, necessarily, have been a hand-to-hand struggle between the pretended soldier and the murderer; and the latter, seizing his adversary by the throat, had dashed him violently against the wall. Monsieur Lecoq His first impulse was to spring upon his enemy, to strike him in the face, and compel him to engage in a hand-to-hand struggle. The Honor of the Name When near home, a lion had attacked him, but he speared the beast to death, after a hand-to-hand struggle in which his leg was torn. Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle; or, Daring Adventures in Elephant Land Now followed a hand-to-hand struggle of indescribable fury. Andreas Hofer I was not afraid of the army of Guatemala, but me soul quaked at the prospect of a hand-to-hand struggle with its employment bureau. Cabbages and Kings The marks of a hand-to-hand struggle would have been very plain on the clothes and on the person of the murdered man. The Case of the Registered Letter His shirt, blackened with soot, was so badly torn that it told of a hand-to-hand struggle. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse The early settlers were engaged in a hand-to-hand struggle with nature, and in the establishment of the primitive industries. An Anthology of Australian Verse |
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