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surgeSee power surge. surge 1. the rolling swell of the sea, esp after the passage of a large wave 2. Nautical a temporary release or slackening of a rope or cable 3. a large momentary increase in the voltage or current in an electric circuit 4. an upward instability or unevenness in the power output of an engine 5. Astronomy a short-lived disturbance, occurring during the eruption of a solar flare
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The legions fall on one another In the last surge of life and death. Still further and finally, I knew Peggy's mother and father well, and have often known the warm surge in the heart of me at the sight of that faithful couple running side by side along the beach. As Sola and I entered the plaza a sight met my eyes which filled my whole being with a great surge of mingled hope, fear, exultation, and depression, and yet most dominant was a subtle sense of relief and happiness; for just as we neared the throng of Martians I caught a glimpse of the prisoner from the battle craft who was being roughly dragged into a nearby building by a couple of green Martian females. |
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