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Meanings of struck the bear in English

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Usage of struck the bear in English
1
I struck the bear and the lower branch, and then the ground.
The Young Forester
2
The ball struck the bear; but the animal did not fall.
In the Wilds of Florida: A Tale of Warfare and Hunting
3
Robber Father broke off an osier twig and struck the bear on the nose.
Christmas in Legend and Story: A Book for Boys and Girls
4
Malchus discharged his arrow; it struck the bear full on the chest, and penetrated deeply.
The Young Carthaginian: A Story of The Times of Hannibal
5
Strongarm snatched a blazing log and struck the bear.
The Cave Boy of the Age of Stone
6
Mudjikewis, stepping up, gave a yell, and struck the bear a blow on the head.
Folk-Lore and Legends: North American Indian
7
He struck the bear one hasty blow with his gun stock and then ran for dear life.
The Golden Canyon
8
It was found that Major Miller's shot had struck the bear in the lower jaw, and thus disabled him.
Memoirs of General William T. Sherman — Volume 1
9
One bullet struck the bear on the nose, and, instead of stopping the beast, only made him the more angry.
Through the Air to the North Pole / Or, The Wonderful Cruise of ...
10
The shot struck the bear in the body, doing just what his shot at the buffalo had done some time before.
The Huge Hunter; Or, The Steam Man of the Prairies
11
The last shot from the white youth's rifle had struck the bear just below the right ear, causing almost instantaneous death.
The Gold Hunters: A Story of Life and Adventure in the Hudson Ba...
12
As the bear gathered himself for another rush, McKiernan swung the heavy rifle and struck the bear over the head with the barrel.
Bears I Have Met—and Others
13
That he struck the bear was certain, but it served only to add to his towering rage, and he plunged forward without halt.
Two Boys in Wyoming: A Tale of Adventure / (Northwest Series, No...
14
He struck the bear fairly on the chest, but, as before, it snapped the shaft with its paw, and rising to its feet advanced.
The Young Carthaginian: A Story of The Times of Hannibal
15
Although the aim was not as deliberate as it should have been, yet both bullets struck the bear, though neither inflicted a mortal wound.
Through Forest and Fire / Wild-Woods Series No. 1
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