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sword-stroke - definition and meaning
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The sword-stroke , and the cross to them their victory give
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The sword-stroke , and the cross to them their victory give
Archive 2009-01-01 bls 2009
The sword-stroke , and the cross to them their victory give
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The sword-stroke , and the cross to them their victory give
Archive 2008-06-01 bls 2008
I have to get the first thirty days at least of lessons ready, so I'll actually be running the the rough drafts past you guys here on the blog, I think--threby slaying multiple dragons with the same sword-stroke .
Archive 2008-08-01 Steven Barnes 2008
The Englishman remained firm, however, until the Swiss, displaying his bright brand to the morning sun, made three or four flourishes as if to prove its weight, and the facility with which he wielded it — then stood firm within sword-stroke of his adversary, grasping his weapon with both hands, and advancing it a little before his body, with the blade pointed straight upwards.
Anne of Geierstein 2008
I have to get the first thirty days at least of lessons ready, so I'll actually be running the the rough drafts past you guys here on the blog, I think--threby slaying multiple dragons with the same sword-stroke .
Any Volunteers? Steven Barnes 2008
The doughty knight and brave sprang up from the table; a sharp weapon, mickle and long, he drew and dealt Bloedel so fierce a sword-stroke that his head lay straightway at his feet.
The Nibelungenlied 2007
Next he dealt the master who taught the child a fierce sword-stroke with both his hands, so that his head fell quickly beneath the table to the ground.
The Nibelungenlied 2007
Those that sprang towards him on the steps to show their prowess, he dealt so heavy a sword-stroke , that for fear they must needs stand further back.
The Nibelungenlied 2007
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