Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An approximately vertical pillar of cloud, especially the middle portion of a thunder-head, anvil-cloud, or mushroom-cloud, connecting the flat base with the spreading top. See cut at
mushroom-cloud .
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Examples
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An interesting tale for the young, illustrating the sure guidance of the pillar-cloud of Providence for all willing to follow in humble faith.
Hunter's Marjory A Story for Girls Margaret Bruce Clarke
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An interesting tale for the young, illustrating the sure guidance of the pillar-cloud of Providence for all willing to follow in humble faith.
The Crown of Success 1821-1893 A. L. O. E. 1857
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It was with faith already in his heart that he went forward to the holy office of the ministry, receiving from his Lord the rod by which he was to do signs, and which, when it had opened rocks and made waters gush out, he never failed to replace upon the ark whence it was taken, giving glory to God! He knew not the way by which God was leading him; but even then he was under the guidance of the pillar-cloud.
The Biography of Robert Murray M'Cheyne Andrew A. Bonar 1851
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