| 单词 | strong breeze |
| 例句 | There was a strong breeze at the top of the hill, and I remember being surprised by it because I hadn’t noticed it down on the grass. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The sky is getting cloudy, and some strong breezes come our way, but no drops of rain yet. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The fragile Emily seems like she might blow away in a strong breeze, speaking in a scratchy little voice and demonstrating a chameleon-like ability to look different in every wash of light. ‘Side Effects’: Slick thriller surprises from beginning to end 2013-02-07T01:24:42Z The constant supply of sunshine, ocean currents and a strong breeze allow are optimal for testing options to reduce Aruba’s carbon footprint. In Transit Blog: Aruba Promotes Its Sustainable Energy 2013-07-01T20:46:43Z A strong breeze sends rhythmical ripples running on the water and masses of clouds rolling in the immense sky. For Old Masters, It's Dealers' Choice 2010-07-16T13:00:00Z “Yeah, there she is,” Mr. Horvath said as a strong breeze slammed into the stern. Ann Dowd Sails Around New York Harbor 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z In a gray T-shirt, jeans and black sneakers, he is tall but slight at 65, as if the strong breeze that passed through the quiet town square could knock him over. Stephen King’s ‘Under The Dome,’ Adapted for a TV Series 2013-06-22T16:14:50Z I was a young boy visiting the Washington Coast, watching a kite flyer zoom his triangular kite in a strong breeze a few feet above the sand. From pterodactyls to flying fighters, kites are more fun than ever 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z If Mr. Watts marshals his percussive energies as a cyclone, Mr. Nash more readily suggests a strong breeze, a study in steadiness and equipoise. Music Review: Winds of Jazz: Energies of a Cyclone and an Ebullient Breeze 2011-01-19T22:51:35Z It was sunny and very warm, but there was also a strong breeze blowing through Trafalgar Square. When will women storm the arts fortress? 2010-07-15T15:51:00Z Officials said smoke was more widespread in Polk County than in San Jacinto County, which houses the factory, after it was carried by a strong breeze. Huge Texas chemical blast prompts stay-at-home order 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z “Without a strong breeze, you’re going to be breathing a lot more pollution. It’s going to kind of sit over us for a few days.” L.A. air the 'cleanest' it's been in a decade, but rising temperatures could change that 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Gusts are brief bursts of wind; our strongest sustained wind was listed at 28 mph, which is categorized as a strong breeze, which sets large branches into continuous motion. Friday may have been year’s windiest day 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z With gospel music blasting from the stage and a strong breeze blowing, they rallied within sight of the Capitol. Poor People’s Campaign marches, rallies in District 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z With one out, just as Velazquez got his barrel on the pitch, a strong breeze suddenly was felt. Regional roundup: Huntington Beach wins Division I championship behind home run from Ralph Velazquez 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z The stairs swoosh to the left, as if blown by a strong breeze. Unusual Potomac, Md., house set in the woods offered at $2.9 million 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z There’s a practical purpose as well — protection from the strong breezes. Going big: Olympic slopestyle course has its own Great Wall 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Morikawa, newly engaged and not one for petty battles, made a strong move on the back nine with a birdie-birdie-eagle sequence until falling victim to the tough 18th, playing into a strong breeze. DeChambeau leads a holiday event shaping up to be much more 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z The strong breezes could provide the visitors with yet another reminder of home. Dye’s Whistling Straits gives Ryder Cup a seaside links feel 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z It was a bright sunny day Friday, with trees in full flower, their blossom-bedecked branches bobbing in a strong breeze. It was obviously spring here Friday. It was also clearly cold. 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z Dalin drew expert lines across the ocean with a course connecting strong breezes in a near flawless race. A Tight Finish for a Round the World Race, 80 Days Later 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z Clouds often did seem to sail overhead, but they seemed devoid of threat or menace, even if they at times appeared to move swiftly enough to suggest a strong breeze and vigorous gusts. A fine, bright day in Washington, but the curtain descends quickly 2020-11-28T05:00:00Z Based on a Consumer Reports tip that a fan will significantly reduce bites because mosquitoes are weak fliers that shy from strong breezes, we use a fan on our deck. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: This comic showed arrogant disdain for certain professions 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Athers explains that there was a strong breeze on Friday but not much now, allowing the attack-leader to return to end he usually bowls from at this ground when Anderson is in the team. England v West Indies: second Test, day four – live! 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z But on Thursday, cloudiness and a strong breeze off the Potomac River kept Reagan National Airport from reaching or exceeding the 90-degree mark, instead hitting 87. After 20 straight days with 90-degree temperatures or higher, D.C. fails to reach 90 on Thursday 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z From 22 to 27 knots is classed as a "strong breeze". The stealthy little drones that fly like insects 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z At the end, it was nothing more than a strong breeze. Cameron Smith wins Sony Open after wild finish 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Groff was gifting Paul Henry with “strong breezes for all sailing races.” A glimpse of Seattle’s 1930s sports scene 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z President Trump is heading into the thick of the 2020 reelection cycle with the strong breeze of a surging economy at his back. Good Trump economy troubles Democrats 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z Soon much of the roof and the delicate spire rising high above it were also engulfed in flames, fanned by a strong breeze. Notre-Dame Attic Was Known as ‘the Forest.’ And It Burned Like One. 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z But a strong breeze may be enough to trigger it. ‘Oh, Hi There.’ Forest Cam Captures the Secret Lives of Animals. 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z A strong breeze created a blast-furnace effect, igniting the fuel in other abandoned vehicles. A Deadly Blaze in the Alps Made a Biker a Hero and Tunnels Safer for All 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z The winds of fortune have shifted in 2018, a strong breeze now blowing at the Chargers’ backs. Melvin Gordon feels a vibe change for the 7-2 Chargers, but can they keep it going? - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z With a strong breeze rippling the back of his No. 55 jersey, Gray struggled against a tepid Twins lineup. Sonny Gray Wilts in a Spot Start for the Yankees 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z But strong breezes behind a wildfire can launch fire brands a mile or more to ignite timber, grasses or even communities on the other side of the containment line. A high-adrenaline job: 5 questions answered about fighting wildfires 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z Back in the Meadows, the six-metre Trump Baby balloon transported from London overnight was straining against its tethers in the strong breeze. Thousands of Scots take to streets as Trump plays golf 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z For now, the strong breeze coming off Monterey Bay on Sunday could easily have been mistaken for a collective sigh of relief. Bidding Before California Car Show Suggests Collectible Market Is Healthy 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z Already one of the toughest opening holes on Open courses, a strong breeze off the Irish Sea and a light rain made the 448-yard hole even more of a beast Thursday morning. The Latest: Noren shows a birdie can be made at No. 1 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z Because of my success on the windy links courses in the United Kingdom, I get asked a lot about how to hit the driver lower when a strong breeze is in your face. Tom Watson: Drive It Lower In Crosswinds - Golf Digest 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z If the windows were open, Alice later recalled, a strong breeze would make the strings hum, as though some invisible force were strumming them. Alice Coltrane’s Devotional Music 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z He received a twenty-one-gun salute and rode in an open car with Assad past hundreds of American flags flapping in a strong breeze. The Assad Family: Nemesis of Nine U.S. Presidents 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z The game, which was delayed a day by Hurricane Matthew, was played in a strong breeze that appeared to affect some of his throws. Georgia freshman QB Jacob Eason still a work in progress 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z There are mosquitoes on Miami Beach, but, with its strong breezes and saltwater barriers, the chain of islands is less hospitable to mosquitoes than other parts of the county. The Beat, and the Bug Spray, Go On in South Beach Despite Zika Threat 2016-08-20T04:00:00Z Huge flames whipped by a strong breeze are advancing down a mountain ridge and along a forested valley towards the town. California wildfires: Ferocious fires evict thousands - BBC News 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z At over a thousand feet above the city, there’s a strong breeze and a spectacular sea of lights spilling out far below. New York Above 800 Feet 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z We tried to dry ourselves off but with no sun and a strong breeze, we were chilled for the rest of the hike. Hawaii: Exploring the sea cliffs and sad stories of Molokai 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z The temperature will hover around 34 for most of the day, but with a strong breeze and the potential for gusts, it’s going to feel more like 25 to 30. New York Today: Oscar Links 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z Showers are in our future, mostly this afternoon, with strong breezes, gusts of 24 miles an hour, and a high of 59 degrees. New York Today: Port of Entry 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z "It was a strong breeze today and you're exposed on the back nine, a few holes coming in played real, real tricky," the Englishman said. Korean Bae takes early lead at Hilton Head 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z And that work was on full display the past two weeks — particularly Monday, under thick gray clouds and in a strong breeze. Cilic tops Nishikori at U.S. Open for 1st Slam title 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z And that work was on full display the past two weeks - and especially Monday, under thick gray clouds and in a strong breeze. Cilic tops Nishikori at US Open for 1st Slam title 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z Williams saved five break points in the first game as she adjusted to a strong breeze. Serena Williams opens season with comfortable win 2012-12-30T14:47:10Z After still early-morning conditions, a strong breeze swept across the course by the time the lower-ranked finals began at 9:30 a.m. local time. Lanes reallocated for Olympic rowing finals 2012-08-03T10:02:10Z “There was a strong breeze,” he remembers, grimacing. Odd Jobs: Turning Your Ashes Into a Vinyl Record 2012-06-07T13:45:28Z The "Golden Hind" no longer drove through the air, but simply drifted broadside on to the strong breeze. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z There was always a strong breeze on the brow of the hill; but there was something else this morning—something more stirring than the rustling leaves. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z The tug might strand among the shoals, a strong breeze and breaking surf might stop her entering the lagoon to land the troops, and delay would give Rupert time to form fresh plans. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z To me the clear tendency of Reade's novels seems always healthy, purifying, and bracing, like a fresh, strong breeze. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z Five minutes later the curtain swelled out as if it had been inflated by a strong breeze. Mysterious Psychic Forces An Account of the Author's Investigations in Psychical Research, Together with Those of Other European Savants 2012-03-28T02:00:29.747Z With a strong breeze, firmer conditions and tough hole locations, Saturday at Dove Mountain sometimes lacked excitement. Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy reach Match Play semifinals | Golf 2012-02-26T02:56:03Z The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z We were rather wide off the cape; the wind was ahead, and a good strong breeze; we beat in at last, and anchored under Point Dungeness. The Captive in Patagonia 2011-12-27T03:00:10.803Z The only other notable feature of this interior was a strong breeze. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z The frost was pitiless, and a strong breeze whipped up clouds of dry snow and drove them in swirls across the plain. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z As the tempest approached again with renewed ferocity, some strange confused noises, shrieks and shouts as it seemed, were borne upon the strong breeze that now preceded and hurried along the thunder clouds. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z For a strong breeze was blowing, and the current was dead against them. Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young 2011-11-17T03:00:36.810Z There is a strong breeze blowing, but it is an invigorating one, and now, at eight o’clock on this morning, the sun is shining brightly enough, whatever it may do later on. The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan 2011-10-11T02:01:13.517Z A dozen streams of smoke from the perforated funnels eddied aft in the strong breeze caused by the destroyer's speed, and rendered it impossible for the after 4-inch gun to be worked. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z It was covered with long, dry rushes, which rustled and bent before the strong breeze. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z There was a strong breeze, although the sun was warm; and the summerish wayside trees and grasses had inspired him with the recollection of a country boy’s calendar—a pleasing, homely monologue. The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z A strong breeze was blowing when we crawled out from under our buffalo robes. The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier 2011-08-17T02:00:27.330Z After dinner I fell asleep on the sofa, and dreamt I was rounding the Cape of Good Hope in a strong breeze. The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan 2011-10-11T02:01:13.517Z Fortunately from the side of the ponds there was rather a strong breeze, which carried the odor to the tents of the enemy. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z By this time a strong breeze had sprung up, and it was difficult to approach the shore. Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier 2011-08-06T02:00:04.917Z The tarnished weathercock above revolves so stiffly as to be heedless of the light air,—only facing a strong breeze. Wild Life in a Southern County 2011-08-04T02:00:27.037Z A fine stream of clear cold water flows from this cave and a strong breeze of cool air rushed forth also. The Mountains of Oregon 2011-07-17T02:00:38.297Z The doors were open and swinging in the strong breeze that seemed to develop almost into a hurricane as it hit the exposed corner of the old custard-colored house. Tripping with the Tucker Twins 2011-07-10T02:00:21.613Z "Mates," he said, "my glass is falling; so likely enough we shall have a strong breeze blowing off shore before long, therefore haul all taught, make all snug, and look out for squalls." The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer A Page of Past History for the Use of the Children of To-day 2011-07-06T02:00:45.180Z As the boat, urged by a strong breeze, approached the harbor, every one of those lights changed, as it were, into a pillar of fire, which quivered on the moving water near the shore. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z There was but a gleam of sunlight at noon, and as this faded to the south behind an ice-clad mountain, a strong breeze arose which roared through the tree-tops. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z Fanned by the strong breeze the fire spread rapidly. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z It was nine o'clock on Sunday morning; the sun was shining brightly, as usual in this region, and a strong breeze had raised a moderate swell on the face of the stream. The City of the Mormons or, Three Days at Nauvoo, in 1842 2011-06-23T02:00:26.503Z The expectation in San Francisco for June is dry weather and a strong breeze. A kinder, more gentle era of the US Open 2011-06-21T20:59:09Z It had been warm, but now the weather changed 285 and a strong breeze made living far more comfortable. Dave Porter on Cave Island A Schoolboy's Mysterious Mission 2011-06-15T02:00:23.660Z Thus the sun set upon the adventurers, in this celebrated voyage, when they had sailed with a strong breeze, to use the words of Columbus' own record, some eleven hours, after quitting the bar. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z By this time a strong breeze had sprung up, blowing athwart the channel. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z It was a rainy day with a strong breeze, and waste of time, Andy well knew, to attempt any flights under the conditions. Airship Andy or The Luck of a Brave Boy 2011-06-13T02:00:31.130Z About this time, the band came out, electric lights were strung over the deck on the starboard side, where the musicians would be protected from the strong breeze, and chairs brought out for the players. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Noren, an unheralded Swede who has qualified for his first American major later this month, dropped three shots on the front nine as he battled nerves and the strong breeze. Noren keeps Wales Open lead as McDowell implodes 2011-06-04T18:25:09Z The night was cool, there was a strong breeze from the east, and the chill, spring air poured into the room. The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z Driven by the strong breeze that had blown throughout the morning a great sail was bearing down, looming larger and larger every minute. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z We had a pretty strong breeze in our favour, and sailed across easily enough, wondering how we were to get back again. Cities of the Dawn 2011-05-13T02:00:10.047Z A strong breeze from the north was blowing as I stood before the geyser for the first time, and for that reason, I decided to place my camera directly to the west. The Lure of the Camera 2011-04-27T02:00:25.413Z The strong breeze that Clay’s schooner-yacht had met badly buffeted the smaller boat. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z "It is fresher, far fresher than I thought!" said M'Kinlay, whose transition from a row-boat to a sailing one imparted the impression of a strong breeze. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z Several months earlier, Prince Albert had watched him reef a topsail in a strong breeze, and said it almost took his breath away to see him "do all sorts of things at that dizzy height." In the Days of Queen Victoria 2011-03-17T02:00:14.783Z A strong breeze blew from prow to stern, yet the sea was absolutely calm, the unruffled mirror of effulgent sunlight. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z On Monday afternoon, September 18th, the army embarked on ten transports, which set sail in the evening, and which, under a fair, strong breeze, reached the mouth of the Kennebec at dawn. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z On the other hand, the ice will probably hang about until a strong breeze breaks it up, and I don’t want to keep the sea in wild weather while it’s in the neighborhood. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z There was a strong breeze, and we slipped through the water at a great rate so as to meet the ship. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z As it meditated thus, a strong breeze sighed mournfully through the autumn woods, and shook down many brown leaves from the old oak, and with them the acorn. The Ravens and the Angels With Other Stories and Parables 2011-02-23T03:00:29.860Z The raft was traveling about half that rate, which was quite fast enough for his liking, so, although there was a strong breeze from the west, he did not hoist the “sail.” His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z A fog whistle in the distance out at sea came floating in on the strong breeze. The Boys of the Wireless 2011-01-24T03:00:17.997Z Robert Shofkom wasn't too worried about delayed flights, maybe just strong breezes. TSA urges holiday travelers to cooperate 2010-11-24T14:50:00Z "It was a nice, strong breeze but it wasn't a race," concedes Given. James Given in no doubt Dandino can prove Classic material 2010-09-07T23:06:00Z I hit it perfectly, but I felt a strong breeze just after impact. Tom Watson in positive mood as he makes his Open plans for St Andrews 2010-07-12T23:05:00Z The colorful pomp and pageantry of the world’s most popular sport felt a bit like a strong breeze, clearing away Thursday’s gloom in college sports. Leading Off: Control Issues Shake College Sports 2010-06-11T16:32:00Z Thursday was marked by wind gusts over 30 mph; Friday merely had occasionally strong breezes and little else. Kim, Villegas tied for lead after Honda 2nd round 2010-03-05T23:50:00Z Soon after dark, the wind freshened up to a strong breeze, with passing squalls and heavy rain at times. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 Only remember 'tis she keeps me rested and restless; Only remember my heart, like a fate in strong breezes. Challenge They waited all day hoping that the strong breeze would die down, or change its direction. In Story-land The admiral replied, "He send too much strong breeze and broke all the plantain walk." Journal of Voyages Containing an Account of the Author's being Twice Captured by the English and Once by Gibbs the Pirate... A good strong breeze was driving us north at a rapid rate. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document Saturday, 12th.The atmosphere was equally foggy throughout the night, and all the 12th, although the wind had changed to the east, and blew a strong breeze. Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea But there was a strong breeze blowing, and this prevented them from hearing me. The Squirrels and other animals Illustrations of the habits and instincts of many of the smaller British quadrupeds The second was a strong breeze, which always came through the living-room when Wilkins left open the door and the window of his pantry. In And Out Every day since we have been here the forenoon has been warm and sultry, but at noon a strong breeze springs up from the south and continues until sunset, when it ceases. Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return May 6 to October 3, 1858 The wheelsman had calculated that by deserting his post, the ship would fly up into the wind and be wrecked in the strong breeze then blowing. Harper's Round Table, June 4, 1895 I again ordered each captain to pick his own channel, and having a strong breeze and all oars working we managed to get above. Our Caughnawagas in Egypt a narrative of what was seen and accomplished by the contingent of North American Indian voyageurs who led the British boat Expedition for the Relief of Khartoum up the Cataracts of the Nile. The summit was as flat as a table, and covered with long coarse grass, billowing in the fresh strong breeze which swept it like the surface of a lake. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance With a fair and strong breeze we soon ran into the little cove to the northward of Port Moultrie, and a walk of some two miles brought us to the hut. International Short Stories American Her sails were large, and she thus sailed in a light wind better than could a larger, heavier ship, to which a strong breeze was better adapted. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer If a strong breeze blow upon them, they are likely to suffer for it, and the least change in the atmosphere must be guarded against. Japanese Girls and Women Revised and Enlarged Edition These nuggars never track but go up with a strong breeze. Our Caughnawagas in Egypt a narrative of what was seen and accomplished by the contingent of North American Indian voyageurs who led the British boat Expedition for the Relief of Khartoum up the Cataracts of the Nile. The air in the corridor had been still; but suddenly a strong breeze drew this green door wide open. The Girls of Hillcrest Farm The Secret of the Rocks But suddenly there arose a strong breeze from the south, rippling the surface of the water. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 Great dragon-flies, and butterflies in sultry brown and red, and that must have been borne out to sea on the strong breeze, were fluttering over the decks and the water. The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday Then the wind failed her, and the British ships came up with a strong breeze. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read A strong breeze was still blowing across the snow, and, as we were soon to discover, it cut like a knife. Long Live the King The strong breeze made new tangles in his already disheveled hair. When the Cock Crows Honorario was only slightly taller, and so thin a strong breeze would blow him away. The Flaming Mountain There was no way of steering her, and a strong breeze from the south'ard blew her head down against all we could do. . . . Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war With these reflections I fell off to sleep, and never woke till the bright sun was shining over the white-crested water, and the craft breasting the waves with a strong breeze upon her canvas. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II The Northern Lights were streaming across the heavens like huge pennons flung out into a strong breeze. The Frontiersman A Tale of the Yukon We had run nearly thirty-four degrees to the south of the equator, when the weather became very variable, and the wind at last settled into a strong breeze from the northward. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 A fire had broken out near the docks at two in the morning, and was spreading with fearful rapidity toward the upper part of the city, the blaze carried northward by a strong breeze. Nathan Hale The strong breeze had loosened the coils of her dark hair, and it was waving and flowing in picturesque freedom about her face. A Monk of Cruta The Columbia’s engine was 193 stopped, and she lay under the lee of Humber Island, a long, wooded islet that sheltered them from the strong breeze, making the sea as smooth as a mill pond. A Campfire Girl's Happiness Saturday and Sunday they were plying to the southward with a “strong breeze and a heavy sea,” and on Sunday evening anchored in Otterswick. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) There was a strong breeze and a good deal of sea, but Burke determined to get near enough to hail the Dunkery Beacon and speak to her. Mrs. Cliff's Yacht The great fabric swayed and struggled in the strong breeze that blew over the hills, and it was with some difficulty that Phillip and I took our seats. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 26, February 1893 An Illustrated Monthly It appeared that Mr. White had questioned the doctor—who little suspected his object—as to how long it would take to stop the vessel when running with studdingsails set before a strong breeze. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' The strong breeze being in her favor, the Fairy Belle made good speed along the coast, and in due time the warning lights of the Union war vessel showed themselves through the darkness. Marcy The Blockade Runner The night had set in dark and rainy, with a strong breeze, almost a gale, from the south. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 A strong breeze swept the wide plain, blowing fine sand about, when Blake plodded beside the jaded Indian pony that drew his Red-river cart. Blake's Burden After leaving Corea, we stood to the southward and eastward, with a strong breeze from the north, and a mountainous swell from the north-east. Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, and the Great Loo-Choo Island We hoisted up our boats, and with a strong breeze, it being the inclement season of the year, prosecuted our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, & had much boisterous weather during the passage. A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 1824 And the journal of a residence of two years on the Mulgrave Islands; with observations on the manners and customs of the inhabitants On the grassy slopes some splendid yellow flowers quite new to me waved in the warm but strong breeze. The Trail of the Goldseekers A Record of Travel in Prose and Verse Mr. Linden let her look without the interruption of a word; but he presently put his arm round her, and drew her a little into shelter from the strong breeze. Say and Seal, Volume II What if she had had to pass the hours of this dreadful storm on the top of a hay-mow under a barn roof, where, even on mild days, a strong breeze blew through. The Brass Bound Box A strong breeze was beating up channel, and as they stood and faced it the woman put her hand to her hat. Hurricane Island It being calm we could not make much way, but in the course of the night we got a strong breeze, and next morning our frigate made the signal for them, being all at sea. Notes and Queries, Number 231, April 1, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. With a strong breeze aft we shall be there in three or four days. A Chapter of Adventures The wind had been rising gradually and determinedly since we first left the deck, and now had arrived at the force and recklessness of a strong breeze. A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition There was the pleasant murmuring of the sea in his ears, a glistening, dancing, silver sea, the blue sky above, and the fresh strong breeze full of vigorous, bracing life. The New Tenant It was not until the next tide, assisted by a strong breeze, that the ship once more rested in deep water. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 The strong breeze, sweeping over the grass, had obliterated every trace of his recent passage through it, but he confidently walked in what he believed to be the right direction—only to find himself mistaken. The Voyage of the Aurora The god of the wind sent a strong breeze; the god of the sea ruled the waves favourably; all the great fishes accompanied the squadron, and an unprecendented tide bore the ships far inland. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era Not until the 9th February were the vessels, favoured by a strong breeze, able to get off, and once more enter a really open sea. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century With the appearance of the sun the wind freshened, and soon developed into a strong breeze dead in their teeth. The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War The strong breeze continuing, and the sea rising as the open water increased in extent, our bergs were sadly washed and wasted; every hour producing a sensible and serious diminution in their bulk. Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage This, too, was queer, for the hot sun and strong breeze of the past few days should have dried up every vestige of moisture. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man But in many instances a strong breeze, sometimes a whirlwind, has been seen to carry these mature fruits from the tree to a distance of thirty rods. Seed Dispersal Also, the arm of a crane.—To jib, is when, before the wind, the sail takes over to the opposite quarter; dangerous in strong breezes. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. There was quite a strong breeze blowing; and some dark ribbons, which tied her fur collar, fluttered and sounded on the air. A Beautiful Alien It was taken to the ship, placed on the lee-side, and though the wind blew a strong breeze, it was fastened only by a small rope attached to the fin. Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy A weird series of tales of shipwreck and disaster, from the earliest part of the century to the present time, with accounts of providential escapes and heart-rending fatalities. Let the winds come, And bury our feet in the sands of seven deserts; Let strong breezes rise, Washing our ears with the far-off sounds of the foam. American Poetry, 1922 A Miscellany A strong breeze had arisen, which, increasing every moment, added to the uncertainty of our movements. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century Captain J. A. J. Brooks, Paymaster J. W. Sands and myself, left the vessel in the morning, the wind blowing a strong breeze from the west, and arrived at Roanoke Island. Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy But Dory was satisfied that they would keep still enough as soon as the boat got a little more to the eastward, where she would feel the full force of the strong breeze. All Adrift or The Goldwing Club A strong breeze was blowing off the sea. The Manxman A Novel - 1895 A strong breeze will be required, to be sure, to blow it out; but, depend upon it, our father will guess what it means at any distance,” answered Paul. The Young Berringtons The Boy Explorers "It will come, the strong breeze, soon," said the Indian. Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power After an hour of sailing in a strong breeze, it was seen that this other vessel was a small merchantman which shifted her course as though to shake off pursuit. Blackbeard: Buccaneer A strong breeze is blowing, so it is quite cool. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service On passing the Newarp Floating Light, a signal was made requesting them to take a sick man on board, which they did, and then continued their cruise with a strong breeze, under three lugs. A Yacht Voyage Round England On the afternoon of the 28th of August, a strong water-sky and heavy bank showed the sea to be close at hand to the south, as well as a strong breeze behind it. Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal; or, Eighteen Months in the Polar Regions, in Search of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, in the Years 1850-51 As they looked up they discovered that a strong breeze had sprung up, and that the vessel was moving rapidly through the water. The Three Midshipmen He went on and on and finally he came to a high place where there was a strong breeze blowing. Fairy Tales from Brazil How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-Lore When morning broke, it had somewhat moderated, and as the day wore on, a strong breeze only was blowing. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. Then there is no doubt that this strong breeze, blowing dead on shore, has created a powerful in-set, sending us bodily to leeward. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy We were afraid that, as the sun rose, a strong breeze might spring up; and we could easily suppose how heavy a sea might in a few minutes be created. In the Wilds of Florida A Tale of Warfare and Hunting A storm, even a strong breeze comes, and the threads are dragged from their holdings and waved in wild confusion through the air. Gossamer 1915 “Those heavy tea-chests require a strong breeze to drive them through the water,” observed the master to Harry. Won from the Waves Before the watch was out, Harry had to turn the hands up to shorten sail; a strong breeze was blowing, increasing every instant in violence. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. One thing we saw, that the sky was changed, and that clouds were passing quickly across it, and that the tops of the trees were bending to a strong breeze. Taking Tales Instructive and Entertaining Reading She had evidently a strong breeze with her, stronger than we should like when it reached us, as it probably would do before long. In the Wilds of Africa A strong breeze now brought the enemy down upon him, when three of his own ships getting to leeward of the disabled ship, fired their broadsides and stood to the southward. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 So weak were all the crew that it was with great difficulty that the anchor could be weighed, nor indeed was it tripped until assisted by a strong breeze. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Once more a strong breeze had sprung up from the westward, and the ship was making good way through the water. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. For a whole day she had made her way through open water, with a strong breeze. Archibald Hughson An Arctic Story The wind was blowing off the land, and with a strong breeze we dashed through the breakers. In the Wilds of Africa With a strong breeze they often manage to elude even steamers. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 The line increased in size and blueness, till our topsails were filled with a fine strong breeze from that quarter. Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars On going into the harbour with a strong breeze blowing, the pilot from gross carelessness gave the Triton so hard a blow against a rook that an ugly hole was knocked in her bottom. A Voyage round the World A book for boys The ship came on with a strong breeze, threading her way amid the masses of ice in her course. Archibald Hughson An Arctic Story The night was cloudy and dark, but a strong breeze was blowing, which sent the surf high over the reef, so that the passage could easily be distinguished. The Voyage of the "Steadfast" The Young Missionaries in the Pacific A strong breeze was blowing from the northeast, and the frigate was steering south, under all the canvas she could bear. The Two Shipmates A strong breeze was blowing, which carried us rapidly towards the land. Peter Biddulph The Story of an Australian Settler We had gone up for some considerable distance, a strong breeze enabling us to battle with the current, when at length we came to an anchor near the shore. A Voyage round the World A book for boys A strong breeze was blowing from the southward and eastward, and we were standing to the south-west with our port-tacks aboard. Old Jack Scarcely had these arrangements been made when a strong breeze sprang up. Adrift in a Boat Notwithstanding a strong breeze from the northeast, the Forward made considerable progress, and on the 23rd of June she passed the 74th degree of latitude. The English at the North Pole Part I of the Adventures of Captain Hatteras A strong breeze sprang up, off the river, and warehouse followed warehouse into the line of the flames. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death There was a strong breeze from the north-west. A Voyage round the World A book for boys At all hours there was a strong breeze blowing out of him in the form of words. From Place to Place “I am not, however, certain that she will do that; see, there is a strong breeze from the westward coming up, and the sails of the two vessels are already becalmed.” Adrift in a Boat At the top of the hill, where the house stands, is a cleared space, free to the strong breezes of Long Island Sound. American Boy's Life of Theodore Roosevelt There is a good strong breeze blowing, and I shall go up as quickly as I came down. The Dash for Khartoum A Tale of Nile Expedition The schooner, with a fairly strong breeze on her quarter, was logging nine or ten knots. A Son Of The Sun There, far beyond, was the Pioneer, sailing to the southeast under a strong breeze. The Wonder Island Boys: Adventures on Strange Islands Forty degrees below zero, and quite calm, is infinitely preferable to fifteen degrees below, or thereabouts, with a strong breeze of wind. Hudson Bay Mr Simple, the schooner has headway, and there’s a strong breeze coming up.” Peter Simple On the sixth day, about twelve o’clock, the horizon cleared to the northward, and the fog in that quarter was rolled away by a strong breeze which rippled along the water. Newton Forster The Merchant Service The night was very dark, and it blew a strong breeze directly in upon the Isle d’Aix, and the enemy’s fleet. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer “By de mass, I tink I almost fall asleep,” cried he, and he went to the cabin window, which had been left open, and found that there was a strong breeze blowing in. Mr. Midshipman Easy What made the affair more serious was, that she was evidently bringing down a strong breeze, which the lugger, although steering large, had not yet obtained. The King's Own “You’ll not fetch the bridges this tide—there’s a strong breeze right up the reaches below.” Jacob Faithful She was full laden, but there was a strong breeze blowing up that wouldn't let us get under weigh; and, besides, we waited for the most part of our hands. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 1, August 1850 of Literature, Science and Art. She was heeling over to a strong breeze. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor It was a strong breeze, although the water was smooth, and the Aurora dashed through at the rate of eight miles an hour, with her weather leeches lifting. Mr. Midshipman Easy Fortunately at that moment a strong breeze had struck the ship. The Two Supercargoes Adventures in Savage Africa “We may then congratulate ourselves on having had the strong breeze which is sending us along so famously,” observed Halliday. Saved from the Sea The Loss of the Viper, and her Crew's Saharan Adventures Next morning there was a strong breeze, and we were able to weigh anchor and run up against the current. The Wanderers Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco We thought ourselves very fortunate in so doing, for just then a strong breeze which had before been blowing grew into a downright heavy gale, against which we could not possibly have contended. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor He had no easy work either, for, with the immense press of canvas she had on her and the strong breeze, it was with difficulty he could keep her on her course. True Blue By this time a strong breeze had sprung up; the sail was hoisted, and the raft, passing under the stern, glided rapidly away from the ship. The South Sea Whaler “She’s a barque, and seems to be coming up with a strong breeze.” Peter the Whaler It was old, and already torn, but with a strong breeze it would afford such canvas as the boat could carry. The Wanderers Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco The mate was unfortunately right, and somewhere about the end of the afternoon watch a strong breeze sprung up from the southward, which soon caused a good deal of sea. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor However, at last we got a strong breeze and continued our course. Paddy Finn I was unconscious of what happened further, till I found myself alone on the raft, which had at that instant been taken aback by a strong breeze from the westward. The South Sea Whaler I could judge by the way they heeled over that a pretty strong breeze was blowing in the offing. The Mate of the Lily Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book A strong breeze filled our sail, and we glided on with greater speed than the log had before moved through the water. The Wanderers Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco We might have done so had there been a strong breeze blowing, but we could not beat the ship off shore as fast as we wanted. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Darkness, however, was fast approaching; the wind appeared to be freshening, and, should a strong breeze fill the stranger’s sails, all hope of getting alongside her before she passed us would be lost. Paddy Finn The Champion sailed well, and carried a strong breeze with her, while the vessel ahead had but a light wind. The South Sea Whaler To occupy the time I ran down alongside the head and shoulders, and then beat up again round by the tail end, and this survey, though we had a strong breeze, occupied fully three days. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days With a strong breeze they came on quickly towards us. Hurricane Hurry That will do, provided we do not get a strong breeze. Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin The wind, hitherto blowing a strong breeze, now fell light, and our progress was slower than before. The Cruise of the Mary Rose Here and There in the Pacific At other times, I guessed by the dashing of the sea against the sides, that there was a strong breeze. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures We could see to the east the two frigates and the corvette, their canvas filled by a strong breeze, but the line-of-battle ship was out of sight, hid by a point of land. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea The orders were quickly obeyed, and away we flew with a strong breeze directly before the wind. Hurricane Hurry In a few hours, however, they met a strong breeze, which they hoped would fill her sails and waft her on her way. The Three Admirals June.—We have taken our departure from the land, which is even now sinking astern, a strong breeze blowing from the north-east. The Cruise of the Mary Rose Here and There in the Pacific The ship was under all sail, gliding rapidly before a strong breeze over the ocean, while the blue outline of the land could dimly be seen astern. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures The ship was running eight knots or so before a strong breeze, over a long, heavy swell, though the sea was not breaking. The Three Lieutenants On the third day, a strong breeze coming on, these floating islands melted away or were driven on shore. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley The ship mercifully canted the right way under single-reefed topsails, topgallant sails, jib, and driver, and with a strong breeze stood out of the treacherous bay. The Three Admirals The sea was running high, the ship was heeling over to a strong breeze. In the Eastern Seas I almost gave a shout of satisfaction as I saw her with a strong breeze off shore, standing away under all the canvas she could carry. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat Though the brig had a strong breeze, as the current was against her, she advanced but at a comparatively slow rate, the troops above getting along almost as fast as she did. The Three Lieutenants Unless a strong breeze should get up which might drive us on shore, we must go on for many days without being able to obtain food. On the Banks of the Amazon Then a strong breeze sprang up, blowing off the river, and the fire reached the warehouses filled with cotton, which burned almost like gunpowder, and the conflagration gathered more volume and vigour. Before the Dawn A Story of the Fall of Richmond A strong breeze was blowing—it was blowing from the west! The Bush Boys History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family "It is a bad sea now, but worse later, and a strong breeze brewing, Simon"; and drew from an inside pocket of his woollen shirt a small leather note-book. The Trawler Toward noon on the following day the gale broke; and by sunset it had moderated to a strong breeze. The Pirate Island A Story of the South Pacific A strong breeze came up the river, and prevented us making as much progress as we had expected. On the Banks of the Amazon I scarcely knew what to make of this; whether to expect a shift of wind and a strong breeze, or whether it merely meant rain, or a thunder-storm. The Log of a Privateersman When I awoke the sun was shining brilliantly, and the gale had broken, although it was still blowing a strong breeze. The Strange Adventures of Eric Blackburn When a sirocco has blown for some days, it lulls suddenly, and is succeeded by an equally strong breeze from the north-west, contrasting violently with the former in temperature and everything else. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 444 Volume 18, New Series, July 3, 1852 But when they came out after dinner, they found the sky overcast and a strong breeze blowing from the southwest. Short Stories of Various Types The threatened rainstorm had passed to the north, leaving the night clear and cool: a strong breeze fluttered the lamp. Terry A Tale of the Hill People With the setting of the sun over the mountains a strong breeze sprang up, and presently the sky was obscured by heavy clouds. Young Captain Jack The Son of a Soldier We had strong breezes at S E by S, and dark gloomy weather, with storms of thunder, lightning, and rain. A Narrative Of The Mutiny, On Board His Majesty's Ship Bounty; And The Subsequent Voyage Of Part Of The Crew, In The Ship's Boat He did not like that strong breeze in the least. The Rover Boys in the Air From College Campus to the Clouds Sudden, poignant emotion stirred the six tattered figures that stood about the pole as the crude banner unfurled its stars and stripes to the strong breeze. Where the Sun Swings North But a strong breeze came up, and carried the Big Bear over the water, and pulled the flag with it. Tell Me Another Story The Book of Story Programs Silent and wild are the fairy shores Save song of the warbling bird, Or the glen wherein the cataract roars, Or the pine tree's branch by strong breezes stirred. Our Profession and Other Poems On the evening of the third day after leaving Oswego, shortly before sunset, and aided by a strong breeze blowing up the lake, they ran alongside the canoe landing at Fort Niagara. At War with Pontiac The Totem of the Bear Without the strength it supplied, we should certainly have been unable to oppose the strong breeze we met in the afternoon. Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 2 He had a paint-brush in his hand, and he was gazing out ruefully over the bay, which was lashed into white caps by the strong breeze. The King's Men A Tale of To-morrow In storms a strong breeze passes through the main entrance, in or out in accordance with the direction of the wind. Archeological Investigations Bureau of American Ethnology, Bulletin 76 It was a dark night, with a strong breeze and a rough sea, nothing being visible but the occasional fires on shore, with here and there a lighthouse. A Journey to the Centre of the Earth The sun was bright, and there was a strong breeze full of piney odors from the forests to the west. What Might Have Been Expected They continued for upwards of five minutes, as near as he could judge, and made a loud rustling noise, like the waving of a flag in a strong breeze. Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 2 A strong breeze was blowing and the sail quickly bellied in the wind. Captain Sam The Boy Scouts of 1814 A strong breeze sprang up and the light canoe tossed like a blossom in the wind. The Camp Fire Girls in the Maine Woods Or, The Winnebagos Go Camping The wolves were big handsome creatures with thick fluffy coats that waved like tall grasses in a strong breeze as they bounded along. The Drama of the Forests Romance and Adventure Although a strong breeze almost always blew, it was a warm one. Six Little Bunkers at Mammy June's August 11.—Embarking at five A.M. we rounded Point Everitt, and then encountered a strong breeze and heavy swell, which by causing the canoes to pitch very much, greatly impeded our progress. Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 2 We had strong breezes at south-east by south, and dark gloomy weather, with storms of thunder, lightning, and rain. Great Sea Stories By 6 p.m. on the 29th a strong breeze was blowing, snow was falling, and we were punching along under steam and sail. South with Scott Here a strong breeze was blowing, that made our heated bodies shiver until we were fain to go on. Dead Man's Rock There was a strong breeze, although the sun was warm; and the summerish wayside trees and grasses had inspired him with the recollection of a country boy's calendar—a pleasing, homely monologue. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 31, No. 1, May 1908 Parted from the land about two hours after sunrise, with a strong breeze. A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar Under the Command of His Excellence Ismael Pasha, undertaken by Order of His Highness Mehemmed Ali Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt, By An American In The Service Of The Viceroy A strong breeze came from the gorge, and the trees which lined the one stony street all leaned away from the mountain. Added Upon A Story Sometimes I am disposed to think the hot weather is passed, but we must take into account the strong breeze blowing from the north-east. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 1 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Torches were now applied, and they prayed to the wind gods, Boʹre-as and Zephʹy-rus, to send strong breezes to fan the flames. The Story of Troy For some days after leaving Cortes' island the weather continued fine and the sea calm, but a strong breeze then springing up from the north-west made it necessary to shorten sail. Adventures in Southern Seas A Tale of the Sixteenth Century Got under way about two hours after sunrise, with a strong breeze from the northward. A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar Under the Command of His Excellence Ismael Pasha, undertaken by Order of His Highness Mehemmed Ali Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt, By An American In The Service Of The Viceroy The motion and the strong breeze together lulled me little by little into a doze. Poison Island By dawn the strong breeze from the north would cover every footprint and shovel-mark to a level once more. The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt A strong breeze was still blowing, so that the craft, whether the bear was clinging to it or not, would be sure to come to land again. Through Forest and Fire Wild-Woods Series No. 1 But we did not land here, as the weather was unfavourable, a strong breeze blowing and a high sea running at the time, making it necessary to keep a good offing from the shore. Adventures in Southern Seas A Tale of the Sixteenth Century A strong breeze sprang up and immense columns of smoke mounted to the sky. Adèle Dubois A Story of the Lovely Miramichi Valley in New Brunswick There was a fine strong breeze, and fair for boats bound in. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 82, August, 1864 The fire seemed to increase every moment, fanned as it was by a strong breeze, which blew from the south. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia From the south-west comes a long and heavy swell; a strong breeze is blowing from the east, and threatening clouds spring upwards from the north. Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, Volume 1 The man quickly obeyed her summons, and soon stood by her side, scanning, too, with eager eyes, the appearance of the vessel, that was now, favored by a strong breeze, veering rapidly towards them. Woman As She Should Be or, Agnes Wiltshire Their light footfalls had not been heard, nor even the sound of their voices; for a strong breeze had sprung up, and was rustling the leaves overhead, and several birds were singing lustily. The Secret Chamber at Chad The trade wind had now left us, and we had strong breezes generally from the north-west quarter. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island And all the people shouted with joy; and in that self-same hour, a strong breeze came down the bay, and filled the idle sails of the waiting ships. Hero Tales We had a strong breeze at east-south-east with hazy weather all the afternoon. A Voyage to the South Sea For The Purpose Of Conveying The Bread-Fruit Tree To The West Indies, Including An Account Of The Mutiny On Board The Ship After leaving this post we had a strong breeze of adverse wind for the remainder of the day, and encamped in consequence earlier than usual. Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory Volume I. The strong breeze continuing, and the sea rising as the open water increased in extent, our bergs were sadly washed and wasted; every hour producing a sensible and serious diminution in their bulk. Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849 Scorching sunshine beat down on them and a strong breeze blew the sand about. Ranching for Sylvia Coals of fire pelted him from the river of flame, carried by the strong breeze blowing down. Gunsight Pass How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a New West We had strong breezes at south-east by south and dark gloomy weather with storms of thunder, lightning, and rain. A Voyage to the South Sea For The Purpose Of Conveying The Bread-Fruit Tree To The West Indies, Including An Account Of The Mutiny On Board The Ship In no temperate clime can you ever enjoy this peculiar effect of a strong breeze on your naked skin without even the faintest surface chilly sensation. African Camp Fires After seeing the convoy through the Belt, the ship sailed from Gottenburg about the 15th December, and, with a strong breeze from the east, shaped her course alone for the Downs. Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849 A strong breeze drove blinding dust-clouds through the place, but even in the wind the sunshine was scorching. Ranching for Sylvia Fortunately the day was fine, and the strong breeze was nothing in the shape of a storm; but in spite of these favourable conditions we got a tossing, and no mistake! From John O'Groats to Land's End A strong breeze swept the wide plain, blowing fine sand about and adding to Blake's discomfort as he plodded beside a jaded Indian pony and a small cart. The Intriguers For hours we raced along at seven or eight knots, with a strong breeze on the quarter and the seas ruffling about our prow. White Shadows in the South Seas I rushed up on deck and found that a strong breeze was blowing from the northwest, and was filling the sails of both vessels. The Pilots of Pomona It might cut them through if the dry weather and strong breeze continued; and then the crop which was to cover his first expenses would yield him nothing. Ranching for Sylvia So on the twelfth day they went aboard at dawn, for a strong breeze of westerly wind was blowing. The Argonautica On the third day a strong breeze sprang up from the southeast. Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam They took us on board, rowed their galley into open water, and, a strong breeze springing up from the land, they hoisted sail, and were soon beyond the reach of pursuit. Stories from the Odyssey The strong breeze from astern now filling the ill-set sails, they bellied, and rocked in the air, like balloons, while, from the novel strain upon it, every spar quivered and sprung. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I Embarking at five A.M. we rounded Point Everitt and then encountered a strong breeze and heavy swell which, by causing the canoes to pitch very much, greatly impeded our progress. The Journey to the Polar Sea A number of Esquimaux came to the ships on the 25th, notwithstanding a strong breeze from the S.W.b.W., with a considerable snowdrift. Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 1 We had not sailed a league farther, when our ship grounded on a rock of white coral: But, God be praised, having a strong breeze, we got her soon off again without any hurt. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 Then a strong breeze sprang up from the west, the big sail was set, and the good ship bounded joyfully over the waves, with the white wake roaring behind. Stories from the Odyssey The weather is perfect; the thermometer in my bedroom, the walls of which are about six feet thick, is 71°, in the sun it is 80°; but there is a strong breeze. Correspondence & Conversations of Alexis de Tocqueville with Nassau William Senior from 1834 to 1859, Volume 2 They continued for upwards of five minutes as near as he could judge and made a loud rustling noise like the waving of a flag in a strong breeze. The Journey to the Polar Sea It had grown cooler now, a strong breeze blew up from the river and freshened the air; and, as they sat below there enjoying it, the sound of their gay voices came up to her. Ester Ried But when, favored by a strong breeze, we ventured farther, to the side of the furthermost one, a still more terrible spectacle greeted us. Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands The sea was smooth, though with a strong breeze; and ere long the saucy little cruiser ranged up alongside of the fine frigate, with ten black muzzles grinning through his ports on either side. The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter They went up for no less a purpose than to manufacture another wind by way of opposition to the strong breeze that was blowing towards them. Corea or Cho-sen The Land of the Morning Calm Without the strength it supplied we should certainly have been unable to oppose the strong breeze we met in the afternoon. The Journey to the Polar Sea The night was very dark, and it blew a strong breeze directly in upon the Isle d'Aix, and the enemy's fleet. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer A strong breeze, swaying the upper limbs of the tree, had dislodged the stones and allowed the roots to slip quietly into place again. The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers Or, On the Trail of the Border Bandits By the time sail was made, and headway got on the ship, the chase was some three miles in advance, and gliding swiftly along with a strong breeze. The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter On the sixth day, about twelve o'clock, the horizon cleared to the northward, and the fog in that quarter was rolled away by a strong breeze which rippled along the water. Newton Forster Mr. Bass was kept there till the 14th in the evening; when a strong breeze sprung up suddenly at south-west, and he sailed immediately, passing Cape Howe at ten o'clock. A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 1 During the night, some strong breezes sprang up, by which their trunks and bed-clothes were all covered with sand in the morning. Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa W. Thursday, 10.—Wind increased to a very strong breeze, with a good deal of sea, which made the vessel roll about and plunge in a most delightful manner. A Voyage Round the World, Volume I Including Travels in Africa, Asia, Australasia, America, etc., etc., from 1827 to 1832 At half-past six A.M. we left and ran before a strong breeze from the South-East, and stood in for the entrance of Escape River. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 2 This has proved a very uneasy anchorage under the combined influence of a strong breeze from the south-east and a heavy sea. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 A very strong breeze blew under the arch. Tales of lonely trails A strong breeze had arisen that night, and the flame had spread to the stack itself with the results which Roseen knew. North, South and over the Sea The morning broke with a strong breeze from South-South-East and although the temperature was not below 52 degrees, we were all shivering with cold. Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2 Discoveries in Australia; with an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in The Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners Of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits To the Islands in the Arafura Sea And beneath our balcony rolled very Nile Himself, golden in sunshine, wrinkled under strong breezes, with a crowd of creaking cargo-boats waiting for a bridge to be opened. Letters of Travel (1892-1913) But, three days after her departure, the schooner, thwarted by strong breezes from the east, was obliged to tack to larboard to make headway against the wind. Dick Sand A Captain at Fifteen After passing the Bird Isles, thick weather again set in, with constant rain, and a strong breeze from South-East. Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 2 It would have been more favorable to le Feu-Follet to have had less wind than even now blew, since her relative rate of sailing was greater in light than in strong breezes. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet As she neared us we found her to be a barque of apparently considerable burthen, making a tack to weather the Torhead, which lay several miles under her lee, with a strong breeze from windward. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 375, June 13, 1829 Sailboats sometimes had to wait entire months for a strong breeze that would enable them to conquer the impetuous mouth of the strait. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel But it was always a strong breeze, almost a gale, which strained the masting. Dick Sand A Captain at Fifteen The day was bright when I was awakened by a chilly feeling: a strong breeze was blowing over me. The Rudder Grangers Abroad and Other Stories Like that under the command of Captain Franklin, they experienced repeated obstructions from ice, and occasionally from strong breezes; but they were spared the foggy weather, except on parts of two days. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 278, Supplementary Number (1828) There is a strong breeze blowing from the land and waves are beginning to run on the water. The Masters of the Peaks A Story of the Great North Woods Under the former condition of the reef, a strong breeze, by throwing more water over the barrier, would tend to raise the level of the lagoon. The Voyage of the Beagle A strong breeze from the shore assisted their flight into the open sea, so that the Egyptians, though desirous to overtake them, desisted from the pursuit. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans A moment of thrilling suspense and then the corners lifted as though a strong breeze were playing upon them. Gulliver of Mars It was blowing a strong breeze astern, and they steered with their oars, and the ships came in a rush over all the shallows, and got into the sea without any damage. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway She wandered aimlessly on—around the upper reservoir where the strong breeze freshened her through and through and made her feel less forlorn in spite of her chicken heart. The Price She Paid Hence it is observed, that the tide near the head of the lagoon does not rise so high during a strong breeze as it does when it is calm. The Voyage of the Beagle There she lay to against a strong breeze from the east. The Great War Syndicate Just when the weather was at its hottest, a newspaper item kindly stated that "yesterday, the sun's rays were tempered by a strong breeze." Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 20, August 13, 1870 There was a strong breeze which gave him a rest from the dreaded insects, and he pushed on with vigorous footsteps. The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis The day was fine, but with a strong breeze. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 2 Great Britain and Ireland, Part 2 Before sunset a strong breeze sprung up from the north, and this must have caused tens of thousands of the butterflies and other insects to have perished. The Voyage of the Beagle There was a strong breeze blowing and the sea was rough. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age The strong breeze springing up in the forenoon, increased at midday. By Water to the Columbian Exposition The hills on this southern end were low, and the lake looked like a mimic sea, as the waves broke on the sandy beach in the force of a strong breeze. The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources A strong breeze from the north-east dispelled the last mists upon the horizon. The Fur Country Seventy Degrees North Latitude This morning the clouds have cleared away, but there is a nice cool strong breeze from the south-east and east—a fine thing for the horses crossing the heavy sand hills. Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart A strong breeze was abroad; it whipped the brown water and raised little curling billows, ragged and white at the edges, and tossed about snaps of surf. Earthwork out of Tuscany Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett Away we went to the southward with the wind abeam, blowing a strong breeze from the westward. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale I could reach the water when she lay over under a strong breeze. Roughing It, Part 7. A strong breeze set in from the offing, that is to say, a wind bearing to the south-east, the direction in which were situated the nearest of the Aleutian Islands. The Fur Country Seventy Degrees North Latitude The day has been again very hot, but occasionally strong breezes from the south-east and east. Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart A strong breeze, right aft, has been taking us more than two hundred and forty miles a day on our course. Journal of an African Cruiser One day when, with the wind abaft the beam, blowing a strong breeze, we were carrying a main-topmast studding sail, the boatswain very properly undertook to get up a preventer-brace on the weather main yard-arm. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale At noon strong breezes: Cape Howe distant 4 miles. The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant Even the milder ones, such as measles, decimate a whole tribe; and I have known communities swept away as autumn leaves in a strong breeze with the grippe. Through Five Republics on Horseback, Being an Account of Many Wanderings in South America The mighty river rolled flashing and sparkling onward, impelled by a strong breeze that tipped its short rolling surges with a crest of snowy foam. Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present A strong breeze, against which a flight of seagulls leaned, was stirring the trees in the Embankment Gardens and ruffling the surface of the water. The Profiteers One Sunday afternoon, with a strong breeze on the quarter, the brig was reeling it off at the rate of eight or nine knots, and a rough and turbulent sea was helping her along. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale A strong breeze from the west commenced early in the day, and gradually changed to the south. Journals of Australian Explorations The officer and three or four marines continued to load and fire, until the boat was out of the harbor, when a strong breeze struck her sails and sent her spinning over the water. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established At daybreak these ships were perceived by the Turkish watchmen steering for Constantinople, with a strong breeze in their favor. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 08 The Later Renaissance: from Gutenberg to the Reformation "By de mass, I tink I almost fall asleep," cried he, and he went to the cabin window, which had been left open, and found that there was a strong breeze blowing in. Mr. Midshipman Easy I was fond of going aloft when the vessel was rolling or pitching in a strong breeze. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale The early part of the day was clear, with a hot strong breeze varying from west to south-east. Journals of Australian Explorations A strong breeze was blowing from the land, and he knew full well that the Xenophon could not possibly come near enough to harm them for several hours. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established The sky banked up from the south with nimbus, and early on the 23rd a strong breeze ruffled the water. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 When we started in the evening, a strong breeze had already sprung up in the south, which conveyed much of the characteristic feeling of a hot wind. Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia With a strong breeze on the quarter, it required not only labor, but skill, to steer the interesting craft. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale Towards evening there was a strong breeze from the north, which suddenly veered to the west, with thunder and a little rain. Journals of Australian Explorations About sunset, strong breeze blowing, got up the anchor. Following the Equator, Part 4 Good headway was being made against a strong breeze next day, when it was noticed that two gallons of kerosene were missing off the supporters' sledge. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 A strong breeze was blowing from the south, which made the fire so irregular that, as on the two previous nights, it was impossible to keep up a fair temperature. Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia A multitude of darkish clouds with blurred edges were creeping across the pale blue sky; a fairly strong breeze blew a dry and steady gale, without dispelling the heat. A House of Gentlefolk Thus, being in the maintop one day, when topsails were being reefed in a strong breeze, a rope chanced to break, twisted round my legs, and carried me into mid air, head downwards. Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville When a strong breeze or moderate gale was blowing the ship could not safely work through any except young ice, up to about two feet in thickness. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition At 4 P.M. the wind subsided to a strong breeze and I again went up the mast to sweep the horizon. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 Tom accomplished the feat in a strong breeze and with a turtle diving and tugging, when he might have cut the line at any moment and paddled home comfortably. Confessions of a Beachcomber A strong breeze from the northward set in late every afternoon, since we had descended into the valley of the South Alligator River. Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia : from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845 This monotony was broken, however, by the appearance of the Turkish fleet, which we saw issuing, forty strong, from the Dardanelles, sailing along in confusion, driving before a strong breeze—altogether a most stately sight. Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville A strong breeze coming on, the canoe had to seek the shore without any more sport. Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland The next day gave us a pleasant surprise, there being a strong breeze dead aft, while the travelling surface ahead looked distinctly favourable. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind. Wakulla: a story of adventure in Florida The mighty river rolled flashing and sparkling onward, impelled by a strong breeze, that tipped its short rolling surges with a crest of snowy foam. Roughing It in the Bush Generally there was a strong breeze on this point, but to-day the west was breathing its gentlest, warm upon the cheek. Demos Toward morning a strong breeze sprang up, and we filled away, and left it astern, and at daylight it was out of sight. Two Years Before the Mast A strong breeze brought along a trail of drift, and at 6 P.M. a heavy blizzard was in full career. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 It was soon ascertained that they were within a mile, driving down before a strong breeze and following sea, and impelled by as many paddles as there were living beings in them. Oak Openings Away they sailed; hoisted a flag of their own, and gave three times three, as they staggered out of the bay of Papeetee with a strong breeze, and under all the "muslin" they could carry. Omoo There was now a strong breeze, and the water every now and then came on board. Christie Johnstone Still, however, we had a fine, strong breeze, and kept on our way under as much sail as our ship would bear. Two Years Before the Mast A strong breeze was blowing at daybreak; still the weather was not too bad for travelling, and so I called the party. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 Having taken on board a month's rations for all hands, we started; and, with a strong breeze in our favour, we reached the Sobat junction on 16th February, at 12.30 p.m. Ismailia Frequent strong breezes from the westward purge the air. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson A strong breeze was sweeping the balloon away with a speed that deprived him of all hope. Five Weeks in a Balloon The vanguard appeared in the street, and over the hedge gleamed the oncoming banner, the fresh colors flying out on a strong breeze. The Two Vanrevels Unfortunately, a strong breeze with thick drift sprang up just as hoisting operations had started, and in a few minutes the holes were filled up and the workers had to run for shelter. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 At the termination of the last sentence, the Ottoman flag was quickly run up by the halyards and fluttered in the strong breeze at the mast-head. Ismailia Soon after leaving Hong Kong the country becomes nearly a dead level, mainly rice-swamps varied by patches of bananas, with their great fronds torn to tatters by the prevailing strong breeze. The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither Moreover, a strong breeze had sprung up, blowing from the sea, filling her white sails, and rapidly lessening the distance between us. To Have and to Hold A strong breeze ending in a gale blows up stream every night. A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and its tributaries And of the Discovery of Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa, 1858-1864 We tried to tack down the river; a vain attempt with a strong breeze and no current. The Naturalist on the River Amazons On the nineteenth the armament put to sea, and traversed, before a strong breeze, about half the distance between the Dutch and English coasts. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 There came a rustle and swish, as of a strong breeze sweeping through the church. Great Jehoshaphat and Gully Dirt! Toward morning, a strong breeze sprang up, and we filled away, and left it astern, and at daylight it was out of sight. Two Years Before the Mast Flee, my friend, into thy solitude—and thither, where a rough strong breeze bloweth. Thus Spake Zarathustra A book for all and none A vast expanse of water here stretches to the west and south, and the waves, with a strong breeze, run very high. The Naturalist on the River Amazons I felt the strong breeze and smelled the burnt wood. The Young Forester At break of day, the raft, delayed by a strong breeze, which counteracted the course of the current, was still forty versts from the mouth of the Angara. Michael Strogoff Or, The Courier of the Czar Still, however, we had a fine, strong breeze, and kept on our way, under as much sail as our ship would bear. Two Years Before the Mast Before four p.m. a strong breeze springing up right astern, we were in open water at sunset. Wreck of the Golden Mary In the evening a strong breeze sprang up, and orders were given to embark. The Naturalist on the River Amazons A strong breeze was blowing through them, and there was a rushing and roaring in their topmost branches, Heidi stood still and listened. Heidi You see," he said, "there's quite a strong breeze blowing. Where the Blue Begins For this purpose we used a large kedge, with stout hawser for cable, never furling all the sails in case of a strong breeze suddenly springing up, which would cause us to drag. The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales The meaning is, that although there is no wind, the fluttering motion of the butterflies suggests, to the eyes at least, that a strong breeze is playing. Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things Their method of smelting the ore was by means of furnaces built in elevated and exposed situations, where they might be fanned by the strong breezes of the mountains. History of the Conquest of Peru |
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