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n. 1 (plural of evil English) 2 (context slang English) the evil eye

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On the contrary, the evils, the defects of his own nature, were given an objective form, and he could almost see himself, like a knight, with lance in rest, preparing to run a tilt against the personal faults which had done him such injury.

History teemed with unspeakable horrors conceived and perpetuated by evils that were wholly human in origin.

Just as an infinite number of unimaginable evils were possible near the Hellmouth, there was also always some way to beat them.

Laughter, the buzz of conversation, and the exuberance of a young crowd flaunting the hottest styles stubbornly defied the cancerous evils infecting the town.

The pious were just as intent on eradicating the evils of witchcraft as ever.

Of the greatest evils, Marshal Garris taught only their names and general attacks: Nayda, the Unnamer, who threatened forgetfulness, and Gitres, the Unmaker.

THIS BOOK IS REVERENTLY DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF MY HONORED FATHER PREFACE He best deserves a knightly crest, Who slays the evils that infest His soul within.

The ancient knight set his lance in rest against what seemed to him the wrongs and evils of the world.

Besides, Haldane is serving a Master who is pledged to shape seeming evils for his good.

I feel that I shall return again, and if I do not, there are many worse evils than dying.