| 单词 | taffrail |
| 例句 | Fresh-faced, slender, ebullient, radiating confidence, she was a dazzling figure in a swirling cotillion or at the taffrail of a steamer. Rachel Mellon, Heiress Known for Garden Designs, Is Dead at 103 2014-03-17T20:16:09Z Almost before the cigarette was alight, a jarring shock made the Calder tremble from her shattered bows to her jagged taffrail. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z As we watched her there were signs of a struggle taking place on board--pistol-shots rang out, and a heavy form plunged over her taffrail. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z We leaned against the taffrail, as the ship heeled under a wind, white caps racing after. Voices from the Past 2012-04-19T02:00:30.787Z The members of the crew crowded along the taffrails on the starboard side of the ship, where they shouted to one another and pointed excitedly in the direction of the submarine. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z Bush of the marines, mounting the taffrail to leap on the enemy's decks were both shot down, the latter killed instantly with a bullet through the head. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Captain Biddle then ordered the firing to cease, and leaping on the taffrail, inquired if the vessel had struck. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z He stood with his foot on the taffrail, leaning out to gather in the line. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z Ropars had but time to throw himself under the taffrail of the stationary vessel, and to grasp a boom, whereto he remained suspended. Mathieu Ropars: et cetera 2012-03-15T02:00:28.013Z He ascended the gangway to the main promenade deck, where, cigar in mouth, he leaned upon the taffrail, surveying the crowd of dock labourers, customs house officials and passengers that was assembled under the wharf-shed. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z A white handkerchief waved from the taffrail of the Queen Charlotte announced the surrender. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z She could just see Reuben Yoxall and Jasper Slyne standing side by side at the steamer's taffrail, and then the black bulk of the Olive Branch became merged in the blacker water. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z After that there was a hoarse shouting, and the lines flew from the reeling taffrail as she slid under the steamer's stern. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z Colored battle lanterns were fixed above the taffrail; watches and broadsides were regulated by the hour-glass. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Following a not unnatural curiosity, every man rushed to the taffrails, to see what would be the result. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z He found that Biddle, who had merely been stunned by the flying splinter, was now sitting with his back against the taffrail, watching these proceedings in a sullen envy. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z And a tattered Norwegian flag lay ready at hand in the box beside the stubby pole at its taffrail. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z After breakfast, and while sitting on the taffrail of the quarterdeck along with the captain, waiting for a breeze, I asked him if he intended to cross the Atlantic in such a leaky vessel. The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years 2012-02-15T03:00:30.577Z We hoisted sail, and laid the prow of our little bark for the river's mouth; but I leaned over the taffrail and looked back at the beacon-tower 'til it faded and was lost. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z The teak decks were splintered right and left, and in some places the taffrails were so twisted by the sheer force of exploding shells that they resembled corkscrews. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z Biddle sprang up with an oath and ran to the taffrail. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z As soon as this was completed, the other end of the spar was lashed to the taffrail. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z The engineer swung himself over, and Jimmy, who shook off the skipper's grasp, sped aft with uneven strides and leaped from the taffrail. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z A volume of pent steam gushing from the pipes hoarsely trumpeted our approach, and then streamed in a snow-white plume over the taffrail, and was lost in the surrounding obscurity. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Walters and Margetts, who had not been disposed to turn in, were seated near the taffrail, smoking. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z Lighting a cigar I walked aft, and, leaning upon the taffrail, scanned the quiet sea. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z Sam and Pomp had taken their station at the taffrail, and as the head of the mob came on their muskets flashed out, and the two leading men fell. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z Don Martin leaned upon the taffrail, watching the dim littoral, until it melted from his sight and only the black cordillera in the background cut against the sky. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z Looking about him, Veneda spied the captain leaning against the taffrail; on crossing, he found him whistling "The Old Hundredth" with exceptional fervour. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z “Do you know these Dutchmen?” asked Margetts, looking as he spoke at the group of three who were still seated by the taffrail. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z I therefore leaned against the taffrail, looked up at the canvas, bellying out like great balloons above my head, and resigned myself to my thoughts. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z Now, Mr. Turnbull, get the two guns right aft, so as to fire over the taffrail. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z I accordingly turned and staggered with him as far as the taffrail, then forward again to the sheltered side of the deck. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z With these thoughts in his mind he glanced at her as she stood clinging to the taffrail by his side, her fine figure swaying to every motion of the ship. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z For a moment she gazed, and then, as the ship veered slightly in her course, she caught sight 163 of the flag at the taffrail. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z Johnnie had jumped to the port taffrail at the noise, and he saw what had happened. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z At daybreak, when the skipper came on deck, and looked over the taffrail, always his first move, the idle rope hung down disconsolately—the long-boat was gone! The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z "Well," I said, when we reached the taffrail, "have you anything to tell me?" A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z They were leaning over the taffrail, watching for the rising of the moon. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z The latter and General Wyatt were leaning against the taffrail smoking their cigars. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Two or three strokes, and the waif was about to seize the taffrail, when he was conscious of a swirl beneath him. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z Presently she dipped her stern right under, taking a sea in over the taffrail that filled the decks fore and aft. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z Leaning on the taffrail, with our backs turned to the sentry, I opened it and eagerly scanned the contents. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z Round swept the raider, her stern just missing the Myra's taffrail. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z At four o'clock on the following afternoon I was standing at the taffrail, looking at the frothing wake astern, and thinking of something very far removed from Equinata and her President. The Kidnapped President 2011-06-23T02:00:29.120Z The last boat was lowered and ready—in the settling state of the ship, not far below her taffrail. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z It splashed into the waves and disappeared, its cable whipping against the taffrail. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Then I ran it up to half-mast as a signal of distress, and having done so, went aft to the taffrail and waited for the other vessel to come up to us. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z Accordingly, Cynthia was rowed over to that part of the taffrail which showed a few inches of wet surface above the water line, and the Bo's'n, having deposited her there, returned for me. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z I found a shady spot for the Señorita, and then walked across to where the President was standing before the taffrail. The Kidnapped President 2011-06-23T02:00:29.120Z Three officers were huddled near the taffrail—but one was able to stand upon his feet; the other two were badly wounded. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z He did remember crouching against the gunwale, listening to the volleys of musket fire from seamen along the ship's taffrail. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z We shook hands, and he turned to the taffrail. A Crime of the Under-seas 2011-05-17T02:00:16.540Z “I’ve been watching that log since lunch, and she’s doing very badly,” he said, indicating the dial of a brass instrument on the taffrail. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z With the strength and skill of desperation, he wrested the cutlass from the first who reached him, and, springing backward upon the taffrail, defended himself a few seconds against the fearful odds. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z Davy and Tommy shot the gear, and as the seizings came up, Danny ran aft and made them fast to the warp near the taffrail. She's All the World to Me 2011-04-09T02:00:16.923Z Next a crowd of passengers appeared at the taffrail, led by a well-to-do family in ruffs and taffetas. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z "Let us hope that by this time to-morrow we shall be on our way to Thursday Island with our work completed," said Leversidge to me as we leant against the taffrail later in the evening. A Crime of the Under-seas 2011-05-17T02:00:16.540Z Teare and Crennel shot the gear, and as the seizings came up, Davy ran aft with them, and made them fast to the warp near the taffrail. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z Leaning over the taffrail, that evening he came to me and asked how I liked his sermon? All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart 2011-03-31T02:00:16.763Z My cabin was on the starboard side, and I had only to walk out of the door, take one step, vault the taffrail, and so into the river. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z He had two Gay Islanders rig up a screen between the wheel and the taffrail. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Well, that is Death sitting on the taffrail. Tom Clark and His Wife Their Double Dreams, And the Curious Things that Befell Them Therein; Being the Rosicrucian's Story 2011-02-25T03:01:12.293Z I was sitting on the taffrail, 74 watching two of my particular friends, Joe Brown and Simeon Plunkett, who were splicing ropes. The Joyous Story of Toto 2011-02-16T03:00:35.520Z The capstan, the quarter-rail stanchions, the edge of the companion-way, and the taffrail, were all ornamented and strengthened with massive brass plates, polished like a mirror. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z The first-class accommodation was in the stern of the steamer; the saloon in the centre, cabins on either side of the saloon, with a narrow gangway between the cabin doors and the taffrail. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z She wheeled and looked over the taffrail of the Pole Star. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z He drew nearer and nearer to her as he spoke; she, leaning against the taffrail, could not retreat any further from him. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z Salutes were fired; every vessel was hung with as many flags as she could muster, along her stays, from the bowsprit to the taffrail. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 Two of the foremost guns were trained aft, and the men were all ordered to lie down on the deck close to the taffrail, to bring the ship more by the stern. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 A youth with clean-cut features, and the yearning no tongue can utter shining in his eyes, leant over the taffrail and called to her, "Not crying, Jessie?" The Great Discovery The girl turned her face away from Stirling's and looked over the taffrail where the silver phosphorescence of the wake was broken in countless places by the reaching waves. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z She sat upon a pile of cordages in the stern of the ship leaning against the taffrail and in imagination seeing the coast of England fade into illimitable space. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z When I felt strong enough, I climbed up the painter to the taffrail and got on deck. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document Presently the Fr�ulein rose and side by side we walked aft to the taffrail. Pharos, The Egyptian A Romance There was no make-up about me,—no lacquering, no paint, no padding; all honest scantling from keel to taffrail. Tony Butler Helen Marr and the Ice Pilot moved aft and stood by the taffrail as the ship glided on with its jib boom parallel to the sombre Greenland shore. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z It was a blessed moment, to be sure, when my mind, instead of wandering over everything from the round top to the taffrail, at last settled down on this same pump! Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) I saw her taffrail shiver and kick upwards, and the shock was strong enough to upset my balance even on the bridge. Sea-Hounds Her heart beat to suffocation, as she leaned over the taffrail staring down at the crowd below. Shadows of Flames A Novel They were leaning over the taffrail, with their backs to Adriana, and Duval was talking impetuously, holding Rose’s hand in his own. Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance He stepped back a foot, then came forward with the roll of the ship, as her hand reached out and rested upon the taffrail. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Various other pieces, such as the stem, were also strengthened and the weights of the taffrails and quarter-pieces were reduced. Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships The rake of her low masts and the long boom that stretches out far beyond her taffrail have, you deem it, a somewhat suspicious look; and you are right. Jack Hinton The Guardsman He clung to the table as to the taffrail of a reeling ship. Shadows of Flames A Novel They made their way aft to the taffrail, and stood there leaning on the rail, looking at her. The Red Rat's Daughter He often saw Marr striding from port to starboard and back again directly aft the wheelsman, though the canvas that had been rigged shut off most of the view of the taffrail and the jack-staff. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Angus Jones stood alone by the taffrail in full view of the stricken throng which had flocked down to quay and beach and promenade to see us go. Where the Pavement Ends And above this scene of terror and uproar, a tall figure, lightly clad, was seen to spring upon the taffrail. Harley Greenoak's Charge To the shrill whistle of the boatswain’s pipe a squad of sailors came tumbling aft, springing like monkeys on to the taffrail, casting loose the lashings of the awning. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance "This way, then," said Browne, and led him along the deck towards the taffrail. The Red Rat's Daughter The wheelsman—a Kanaka—hung on the spokes with his dark eyes glued into the binnacle; the canvas shield was too high to allow a view of the taffrail and the cabin companion. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Leaning over the taffrail at some little distance, Hughes and Dom Maxara were in earnest conversation, the blue smoke from the noble’s cigarette rising in the air. The Ruined Cities of Zululand From the shelter of the companion hatch we could just catch a view over the steamer's taffrail of the Spitfire as she came sliding after us to the pull of the tow-rope. A Marriage at Sea Mona started from the taffrail over which she had been leaning, and turned—her heart thumping. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance Clubin mounted on the taffrail, and fixed his eyes on the horizon. Toilers of the Sea Stirling followed the second mate across the deck to an ornate companion close by the taffrail, and they descended by turning, in the manner of seamen the world over. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z MacKay was knocked from his seat on the taffrail by a war-club and pitched overboard to the canoes, where the squaws received him on their knives. The Story of the Trapper The cry was echoed by Captain Hamilton, who had likewise leaped from the taffrail to the pier. Doubloons—and the Girl The stem of one of the ship’s boats, swung in upon chocks, made, with the taffrail, quite a snap little corner. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance As the evening lengthened, it was evident that the latter was bent upon inflicting all manner of snubs and punishments on her distracted lover by the taffrail, which in a certain measure, recoiled upon herself. Banked Fires Over his shoulder he saw the sneering figure of the little skipper standing by the taffrail, but only bent his back and dug the oars deeper into the sea. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Jericho was below with his pots and pans; and Biler, taking advantage of his absence, was seated on the taffrail devouring a raw turnip, which he chewed with a melancholy air. The Lily and the Cross A Tale of Acadia Her own small elbow rested on the taffrail, and her little fingers dented the fair round cheek, in unwitting imitation of his posture. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement “You know something about this country, eh, skipper?” said the other, turning away from the taffrail, over which he had been leaning. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance Jack nerved himself to bring this just punishment upon her obduracy and took up his position on the taffrail with his back to the sea. Banked Fires He straightened up and staggered aft to the taffrail. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Two men were on deck as a watch, but both were crouched under the taffrail fast asleep. The Lily and the Cross A Tale of Acadia When Andy had all their luggage on deck in order for the boats, he came up mysteriously to Mr. Wynn, where he stood by the taffrail. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement We possessed neither side-lamps nor oil, and showed no light; and as she had not a lantern astern, we got no glimmer of warning till we were within a dozen fathoms of her taffrail. The Recipe for Diamonds She had always discouraged his sitting on the taffrail, saying that it "got on her nerves." Banked Fires Slim turned from the taffrail, squared his shoulders with an upward jerk, and eyed the girl. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z The captain went and walked in the waist with brief irate turns; Herrick leaned his arms on the taffrail; the crew had all turned in. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston But as their smoke rolled between us I saw him drop his trumpet and run with a crazed face to the taffrail, where the halliards led. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) For beside the great bulk lay a small bulk, and the latter was a boat swinging to the shattered taffrail of the Three Spires by her painter. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts No bunting fluttered at her masthead, no country's emblem waved over her taffrail, and the only hint of nationality or ownership was a rather badly painted word Orchid on her name plate. Wings of the Wind The girl shuddered and drew a coat about her shoulders, then set the coffeepot down on the deck and glided to the taffrail. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z There, leaning over the taffrail, staring shoreward, was the Japanese mate, Asoki, in the exact attitude in which Martin had last seen him, when he entered the caves in Ichi's wake. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story He went past them, and leaning over the taffrail watched the banks of low-lying mangroves which grew on either side of the river. Daddy's Girl He waited until his ears assured him that the men had gone down the companion again, then sculled back to the point where their boat floated below the port taffrail. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts Then another solitary light appeared, being carried aft by a sailor who fastened it to the taffrail. Wings of the Wind The after deck, from the companion hatch to the taffrail, had been reserved by the revolutionists for Helen Marr and her steamer chair. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Captain Carew stood at the taffrail and searched the face of the mountain. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story The Johnnie was making perhaps ten knots good now, and with every jerk the painter of the seine-boat chafed and groaned in the taffrail chock. The Seiners "That is, if this 'vile impostor' does not save himself, however," said Croustillac, springing upon the taffrail and leaping into the sea. A Romance of the West Indies Over the taffrail headlong fell Mackay, clubbed by the Indians aboard, caught on the knives of the squaws below. Pioneers of the Pacific Coast A Chronicle of Sea Rovers and Fur Hunters It was the builder of the ship, Mr. Brandon, shouting over the taffrail to those beneath. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance "Carew is at the taffrail," said Little Billy. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story The life line was trailing from his waist to the bitt––the clear white sea was up to his middle and racing over the taffrail. The Seiners The reader recalls the plunge that Croustillac made in leaping from the taffrail of the frigate into the sea in order to rejoin Monmouth. A Romance of the West Indies Tanner suddenly straightened up, and slipping the wheel swiftly into the becket, he ran to the taffrail and looked over the side. The Harbor of Doubt A few minutes later the purser came aft, carrying a parcel in his hand, which he carefully placed upon the taffrail. Adrift on the Pacific A Boys [sic] Story of the Sea and its Perils He went on deck and cast the revolver overboard, standing at the taffrail and watching it sink. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas This had a psychological effect, and as the starboard side of her hull slowly came up her men were seen scrambling on it from behind her taffrail and creeping down toward her keel. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources "James!—our duke! there he is!" cried enthusiastically the three peers, who, leaning over the taffrail of the frigate, at once recognized the duke. A Romance of the West Indies Ellinwood leaped for the weather-rigging and the other two clutched the wheel as they stood waist-deep in the surge that roared over the taffrail and to leeward. The Harbor of Doubt The sides of the hull that rise above the deck are called bulwarks, and the part of the bulwarks that cross the stern is called the taffrail. Boys' Book of Model Boats A vigorous grasp caught him by one paw, and, with the other laid on the taffrail, he leaped on deck as if his feet had pressed a springboard instead of the yielding water. Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life Then they saw a black tramp steamer, rolling easily in the trough, with a string of small flags flying from aloft and the English ensign from the flag-staff at the taffrail. The Boy Scouts Book of Stories Many of them went forward, perching upon the head-rails or running out upon the bow-sprit, while others seated themselves upon the taffrail, or reclined at full length upon the boats. Typee A light line was attached to a bridle, and the mark lowered over the stern, where it rode, bobbing in the tail of the schooner's wake, thirty fathoms from the taffrail where the crowd gathered. A Man to His Mate The taffrail is always pierced with holes to allow water to run off the deck quickly, so that the additional weight will not in any way affect the course of the boat. Boys' Book of Model Boats The awnings were spread in one flat extended sheet of white cotton canvas from bowsprit to taffrail, and from the wide-spread lower booms at the fore-chains boats were riding by their painters. Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life But Scotty did, and he watched it roll back towards the taffrail, assume a spiral motion, and lie down just aft of the quarter-bitt. The Boy Scouts Book of Stories There the speed was moderated, before it plunged from the taffrail into the depths beneath, by the slow revolutions of a large wheel, round which the cable took several turns. Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. Suddenly I was seized from behind, lifted by a powerful arm, and thrown violently upon the taffrail. Hurricane Island Then, giving way with the oars, we felt our way along her deck to her taffrail, lifted the sinker, and dropped it again, clear of the wreck, until it touched bottom. Under the Ensign of the Rising Sun A Story of the Russo-Japanese War Well, I led her to the quarter-deck, where some cushions and flags had been placed for her near the weather taffrail, and where she sat down. Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life "God be thankit!" exclaimed Scotty, and he mounted the taffrail—not for a swim this time, there was no need of it. The Boy Scouts Book of Stories The bulwarks had all disappeared save some ten or twelve feet on either side extending from the taffrail, forward, and a few feet in the eyes of the ship. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure It would spread about the ship like fire and would be whispered over taffrails, in galleys, and in stokehole. Hurricane Island “Indeed,” said George, rousing himself and stepping aft to the taffrail with the carpenter; “whereabouts is she?” The Voyage of the Aurora But always, from the very first moment we descried her––before the hurricane and afterward––there were two fellows abaft by the taffrail. Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life During the firing, our little man stood upon the taffrail, swung his sword, d—d the English, and praised his own men. A Journal of a Young Man of Massachusetts, 2nd ed. Late A Surgeon On Board An American Privateer, Who Was Captured At Sea By The British, In May, Eighteen Hundred And Thirteen, And Was Confined First, At Melville Island, Halifax, Then At Chatham, In England ... And Last, At Dartmoor Prison. Interspersed With Observations, Anecdotes And Remarks, Tending To Illustrate The Moral And Political Characters Of Three Nations. To Which Is Added, A Correct Engraving Of Dartmoor Prison, Representing The Massacre Of American Prisoners, Written By Himself. Meanwhile, the crew got to work and rigged a pair of sheers over the stump of the mainmast, firmly staying it with guys leading aft to the taffrail and forward to the windlass-bitts. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure I could see the open taffrail, through which the stars glimmered away above me. Hurricane Island Arrived at the taffrail, he leaned well out over it, and peered down into the water. The Voyage of the Aurora They ranged high above her taffrail curling horribly, but one did not want to look at them. Hawtrey's Deputy He then let go the bridle, gave the animal a smart slap on the flank, which set him off at a hand-gallop, and nearly jerked me over the taffrail. A Sailor of King George And offering his hand to Miss Trevor, he assisted her to mount the grating and led her to the taffrail, over which they both leaned, gazing down into the black profundity beneath them. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure I repeated this shout three times, and then I saw a man come and hang over the taffrail. Hurricane Island “Possibly,” answered George abstractedly; and then the two fell to pacing slowly fore and aft, from the main-mast to the taffrail, in that persevering way which is so characteristic of seamen. The Voyage of the Aurora Still, more than one of them glanced over the taffrail longingly as she gathered way. Hawtrey's Deputy "Why, how heavy the dew is here in these tropical seas!" she added, withdrawing her arm from the taffrail upon which she had begun to lean. The Sign of the Spider She was leaning on the taffrail, listening to the singing, her white fleecy wrap falling around her like a cloud. Killykinick Pye's shrieks rang in my ear; I glanced off the taffrail and saw that the mutineers had possession of the boat. Hurricane Island At the same moment a blood-red flag streamed out over the taffrail and soared away aloft, until it fluttered out from the gaff-end—a fit emblem of rapine and murder. The Voyage of the Aurora We had been so near that my bowsprit had broken his taffrail; but the mistake of my Lieutenant made me lose the opportunity of one of the most surprising adventures ever heard tell of. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure It was an experience to him, as they lounged there on the taffrail together in the gold-spangled velvet hush of the tropical night. The Sign of the Spider Oh, some may sing of the surging sea, or chant of the raging main; Or tell of the taffrail blown away by the raging hurricane. Something Else Again It was my practice to sit for hours, after nightfall, upon the taffrail, and strain my eyes in the attempt to distinguish objects on shore, or strange sails in the distance. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Over to the east about fifty yards was the stern of the ship, taffrail and cabin out, and the mizzentop and topmast. The Grain Ship Some lounge, smoking or gibbering, over the taffrail, other groups sit picturesquely on their large rude boxes, but most of them are suggestively silent and statuesque. Lippincott's Magazine, November 1885 "But not on that account," he rejoined tranquilly, and at the same time dropping his hand on to hers as it rested on the taffrail. The Sign of the Spider Come, let us lean on the taffrail, and look at the dolphins. The Bertrams The few that managed to clamber on the taffrail of the "Armstrong" were thrust through and through with pikes, and hurled, thus horribly impaled, into the sea. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 In naval architecture, the arched moulding sunk in at the foot or lower part of the taffrail.—My cove, a familiar friendly term. 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. He seemed ashamed of what he had done, and returned over the taffrail. 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. Such a contrast he who stood alone in the darkness, leaning over the taffrail, could appreciate nicely. The Sign of the Spider The waves ranged high above her taffrail, curling horribly, but one did not want to look at them. Masters of the Wheat-Lands Accordingly he leaped upon the taffrail, with a speaking-trumpet in his hand, and shouted out orders as if calling a huge crew to quarters. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 An elliptical moulding sprung over the cove of a ship, at the lower part of the taffrail. 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. On Sunday 25 fathoms of water were found over the taffrail, and six fathoms over the larboard gangway; only nine feet on the starboard side, and 12 feet over the bows. 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. Like a shadow the skipper sped to the taffrail and peered over. Gold Out of Celebes More than one of the men glanced over the taffrail longingly as the schooner gathered way. Masters of the Wheat-Lands One of the leaders sprung over the taffrail, and eventually reached the launch. Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages Pieces of carved work on each side of the taffrail upon the side stern-timber, and extending down as low as the foot-rail of the balcony. 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. A minute before he did so, Detective Calvert quietly slipped from his seat to the floor, removed his hat and cautiously peered over the taffrail. The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters His voice was like the bellow of a bull, and could be heard from the taffrail to the flying jib-boom end in anything short of a full-grown hurricane. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise Trask leaned against the taffrail, waiting to see if Jarrow would speak, and if the captain's mood warranted it, intended to report the loss of his pistol. Isle o' Dreams She did not stop to talk with him, however, but pushed on to where her mother and father were sitting not far from the taffrail. Duffels A small neat moulding at the foot of the taffrail over the light. 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. Then he cautiously moved to the taffrail, and with a single toss flung Mike Murphy clear of the launch. The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters I saw a crowd of people gathered aft by the taffrail, and others in the rigging, all peering out under the sharp of their hands in various directions. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise Ascending the companion, he put his head out far enough to see a shape moving at the taffrail, evidently a man bent over some task. Isle o' Dreams The steamer when she made a dive into a sea scooped up a quantity of water, which she spilled out over the rails, or over the taffrail in the standing-room. Asiatic Breezes Students on The Wing The halyards lead to the taffrail, having a pendant and treble purchase block, which becomes the backstay, to support the mast when the sail is set. 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. Chester quickly fixed the lights, sprang from the taffrail to shore, untied the loop of rope, flung it on deck and leaped after it. The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters There was a forest of masts where the flat hulls had been, the taffrails and companions were touched up with paint, and the newly-barked nets were being hauled over the quay. The Manxman A Novel - 1895 As the three pressed in to look over Tom's shoulder Dinshaw leaped from the deck of the captain's cabin, and yelling like mad, ran up the companion and dived over the taffrail. Isle o' Dreams The cabin door could not be safely opened, or at least not without peril to the contents of the cabin; for an occasional wave combed over the taffrail, and poured itself upon it. Asiatic Breezes Students on The Wing A support fixed upon the taffrail for the main boom of a sloop, brig, cutter, &c., and a chock for the driver-boom of a ship when their respective sails are furled. 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. The learned gentleman seemed to be considerably excited, and conducted the captain to the taffrail. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim It droops over the taffrail of a barque of some six hundred tons burden, and below it, on her stern, is lettered the Calypso. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure Three or four cables’ length from the frigate is another ship, over whose taffrail floats the flag of England. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea The ends of the lines were fastened either to the backstay or the taffrail, allowing them to pass over our finger, so that the moment a mackerel took the bait we could feel it. A Yacht Voyage Round England It was a square sail cut like a studding-sail, and set with a great yard on the end of the spanker-boom, across the taffrail. 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. He went to the taffrail, and, leaning over with the hammer and chisel, removed the raised letters that spelled the boat's name. The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility Then he hauled on the painter till he brought the little craft up to the taffrail, where with no little difficulty he cast off the rope. A Lieutenant at Eighteen On none is there any canvas spread; and the unfurled flags do not display their fields, but hang motionless along masts, or droop dead down over taffrails. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea I believe that I had jumped up on the taffrail when the vessel gave a kick, and over I went. A Yacht Voyage Round England Then he stepped to the taffrail and looked down at the gig, which had been passed astern. Turned Adrift When she spoke of the attempted murder at the taffrail, her manner became excited. The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility Springing to the taffrail, Captain Williams saw the canoe, which had just rounded the point and was now well in view. Rídan The Devil And Other Stories 1899 The flag suspended over her taffrail declares it, by a symbolism quite intelligible to those who take an interest in national insignia. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea There he lay like a log, as dumb as the man whom he had left clinging to the taffrail. Labrador Days Tales of the Sea Toilers Haul her close up under the counter, and we will pass you down a rope’s end over the taffrail to sling them to.” Turned Adrift When tired, he would sit down in the deck chair, which he had wedged between the after torpedo and the taffrail, then resume his pacing. The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility He then leaped upon the taffrail and waved his hand to them and shouted, but they were too far off to hear his voice. The Three Midshipmen "Steamer ahoy!" shouted a man on the taffrail of the vessel. Up the River or, Yachting on the Mississippi “On course, sir,” said Paul, “what is our duty must be done, though it would be a hard matter to see the ‘David Dunn’ of Dover, even if our jibboom were over her taffrail.” The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. She had filled, and her stern had settled down, and the water was over her taffrail, while her stem projected up into the air. Freaks of Fortune or, Half Round the World The Captain, too, sprang up beside me in time to see the flag go fluttering in over the taffrail as it was hauled down. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy I leaped upon the deck of the Marian, and fastened the painter of the tender at the taffrail. Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk The corsair was standing by the side of Mr Tompkins, close by the taffrail. Picked up at Sea The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek The stern boat was crushed in, a portion of the taffrail and the upper part of the spar-deck bulwarks wrenched off. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. The gig was suspended at the stern, just under the taffrail; and to reach this point I had to pass through the smoke that enveloped the cabin. Ran Away to Sea Then I sprang to the taffrail and looked over it. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy Again he paused at the taffrail, by the side of the man who stood idle at the wheel, for the brig had not motion enough to give her steerage-way. The Coming Wave The Hidden Treasure of High Rock They brought the bark to anchor near the beach, about a half-mile from the brig, furled the canvas, and ran out an anchor astern, with the cable over the taffrail. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea Captain Anthony had not moved away from the taffrail. Chance A Tale in Two Parts Her whole quarter-deck, from the taffrail to the main-hatch, was enveloped in a bright flame that illumined the surface of the sea to the distance of miles. Ran Away to Sea I then ran with it aft and dropped it over the taffrail. In the Wilds of Africa Occasionally he halted at the taffrail, and gazed into the thick darkness of the south-west, from which his experience taught him the tempest would come. The Coming Wave The Hidden Treasure of High Rock "Now, look here," said a portly man with a gilt-bound cap to the leader of the line, as he threw a leg over the taffrail, "what's the meaning, may I ask, of this unreasonable conduct?" "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea A lifebuoy was hanging over the taffrail, suspended by a stout lanyard; and this buoy I hurriedly cut adrift, passing it over Miss Onslow’s shoulders and up under her armpits. The Castaways They had already lowered the boat nearly to the water; and just as I looked over the taffrail I heard the plash, as her keel dipped into the sea. Ran Away to Sea They dashed aft right to the taffrail, and back along the starboard side, and away to the bowsprit; but the deck was without an enemy. In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" These could never have waxed poor," said Hamlet softly to himself, as he leaned over the taffrail, the third day out, spreading the trinkets in his palm, "being originally of but little worth. A Midnight Fantasy Either for this reason or because of the proximity to English bottom, the steamer ceased her coyness, and her crew watched from the taffrail, while those implacable, purposeful men behind crept up to them. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea At the first sound of my voice, the man who had pointed us out to the woman rose stiffly to his feet and staggered aft to the taffrail, with his hand to his ear. The Castaways I thought I saw men standing along the taffrail, and some clinging upon the shrouds; but the ship appeared to be going fast away, and leaving me behind in the water. Ran Away to Sea The men struggled to their feet once more as the great sail flapped, while a wave that seemed bent on chasing them struck below the cutter’s taffrail, and the spray leaped on board. In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" It was a bright breezy morning when our three heroes stood on the deck of a homeward-bound vessel and gazed wistfully over the taffrail at the fast-receding shore. The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar Captain Snaggs at once jumped up on the taffrail on our hailing her. The Island Treasure The next instant I was whirled off the barque’s taffrail, and found myself dangling close over the seething white water between the two vessels. The Castaways I was on board of a steam-boat from Detroit to Buffalo, and entered into conversation with a young woman who was leaning over the taffrail. Diary in America, Series Two “Ah! have you found me out, my friends?” exclaimed Captain Bruno, leaping down from the taffrail. A Voyage round the World A book for boys The Nancy was a craft of nearly a hundred tons, decked all over, with three short, stout masts, the after one leaning over the taffrail, with a long out-rigger. The Rival Crusoes For the remainder of the night we kept anxiously looking over the taffrail, lest our enemy should have again made sail in chase. Old Jack As I put my leg over the taffrail, I tried once more to smooth the bristles of the terrier, but a snarl and a snap repaid me for my good humor. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver The baleful fortune of the Pandora, now folded her wings and perched upon the taffrail. Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791 Only the wandering gull brings word of the open wave, With shrill scream at her taffrail deriding her alien grave. The Ontario High School Reader Two small cannon, which were fixtures on the taffrail, were loaded ready to do service. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century The stranger went to the taffrail and waved his hat. Old Jack For fifteen days more the angry captive bit his thumbs on the taffrail of the guard-ship, and gazed either at vacancy or the waters of the Senegal. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver Reuben chances to espy an old-fashioned round life-buoy lashed to the taffrail, and, cutting it loose, makes himself fast to it. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 104, June, 1866 As the officer in command clambered up a rope, and vaulted the taffrail to the quarter-deck, he saw Paul Jones and his lieutenants, in full uniform, standing before him. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 "Is there ice beyond that opening?" he asked, pointing over the taffrail. The Frozen Pirate He instantly recognised Captain Helfrich, who was standing near the taffrail, and making a sign to the crew of the felucca, they dived below as quickly as they had appeared. Old Jack A stifling sensation made me gasp for air as I sat down on the taffrail of my captured schooner, and felt that I was—a prisoner! Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver As he came on, Teach, with fuses glowing under his hat, hailed him, and, standing on the taffrail, defied him and drank to his bloody end in a goblet of rum.... Plotting in Pirate Seas If the Americans expected civilized treatment, they were sadly mistaken, for an undisciplined rabble came swarming over the taffrail. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 A little step, a little step leeward, a vault over the taffrail as over a little ditch, and there will be peace and rest. The Wind Bloweth The mate took the hint, and, moving off, folded his arms on the taffrail, and, looking idly astern, fell into a reverie. A Master Of Craft The crew was dozing about the decks, or nodding over the taffrail, while my colleague, the boatswain, prepared an oar on the forecastle to assist me in reaching the beach. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver I directed the marines and musketry men to cease firing, and, while on the taffrail asking if they had surrendered, I received a wound in the neck. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 But as the Americans, cutlass and pistol in hand, swarmed over the taffrail, the surprised British lost heart, and fled to the hold, until at last the captain found himself alone upon the deck. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 She had swung over the taffrail and dropped into the water with the soft splash of a fish.... The Wind Bloweth Bob had taken his place at the taffrail, and stood listening for any sound that would show that the Spaniards had heard what was doing. Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) Our quarter-deck was crowded, the waist was all aglow; Men clung upon the taffrail half scorched, but loth to go; Our captain sat where once he stood, and would not quit his chair. Ionica The lurch of the vessel sent the struggling men against the taffrail with great violence. The Lifeboat Rodgers sprang upon the taffrail, and putting a speaking-trumpet to his lips, shouted, "What ship is that?" The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Bill caught sight of him the instant his head appeared above the taffrail. The Coral Island Presently the man came aft, and reported that the captain was waving his hat from the taffrail. Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) “Come here, Mr Brooke, I want you,” said the Captain, leading his young friend to the taffrail. Charlie to the Rescue One day O’Riley sat on the taffrail, basking in the warm sun, and drinking in health and gladness from its beams. The World of Ice On learning his master's fate, he leaped over the taffrail into the sea, and was drowned. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 The latter part of this remark was addressed to Bacri, who stood, leaning over the taffrail, looking anxiously at the vessel in chase. The Pirate City An Algerine Tale Six strides brought him to the taffrail of the vessel, six more to the bows, such was the length of his tether—and he turned and turned again. Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend Beyond these, to the seaward, and just on the elbow of the land that formed the entrance to the strait, our first-lieutenant discovered from the taffrail of the frigate, a white patch of sand. Rattlin the Reefer “Do you know I feel quite sad at quitting this dreary spot?” said Fred to his father, as they stood gazing backward over the taffrail. The World of Ice Abandoning this attempt, he leaped upon the taffrail, and called upon his men to follow him. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 The soldier was so frightened, that he would have fallen overboard, if I hadn’t caught him by the scruff of the neck, for he was standing on the top of the taffrail. Peter Simple Why here, sir, the men washing the decks have found your carving-knife abaft, by the taffrail. Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend My party, who were abaft, not being so numerous, were beaten back to the taffrail of the vessel, where we stood at bay, defending ourselves against the furious assaults of the Frenchmen. The Privateersman As we were standing out from the English coast, the captain and one of the passengers were at the taffrail close to me. Poor Jack I dashed past him, ran up the ladder, sprung aft to the taffrail, and dashed over the stern into the sea. Percival Keene However, the fate of his musket gave him an idea of what would have happened to him, if he had fallen instead of it—and he never got on the taffrail again. Peter Simple He thought that the crew had risen, and that they were about to seize him; but, on the contrary, they passed him and hastened to the taffrail with exclamations of horror. Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend While I was standing at the taffrail in admiration of this wonderful resource of nature, the main boom gybed and struck me with such force, that I was thrown into the sea. The Pacha of Many Tales Monsieur de Fontanges carved his way to the taffrail, and then turned round to kill again. Newton Forster The Merchant Service The Dutch captain was evidently much annoyed: he stood at the taffrail, and, much to our amusement, cried out, in bad English, “You coward—not fight fair.” Percival Keene Once more behold the trio together—the two midshipmen hanging over the taffrail, and Mesty standing by them. Mr. Midshipman Easy He leant over the taffrail, and putting aside the great coat which covered the party, he looked attentively on the face—there was no doubt it was Smallbones himself. Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend The remark of the midshipman was correct, and the whole party congregated on the taffrail to witness the struggle which had already commenced. The King's Own We carried the tide with us, and in the afternoon were close to the frigate, whose blue ensign waved proudly over the taffrail. Jacob Faithful Leaving the helm, he sprang on the taffrail, and, cap in hand, waved the lugger off, pointing to his guns as if he was about to fire. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor “Well, sir, I can say no more,” said Jack, walking aft to the taffrail, to which Oxbelly and Gascoigne had retreated. Mr. Midshipman Easy His quick eye soon perceived that there was a petticoat at the taffrail, where they retired that they might not be over heard, and he angrily inquired who it was? Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend What are you all doing there on the taffrail?” bawled out the first-lieutenant, who had just come up the ladder. The King's Own We all continued looking out anxiously over the taffrail, while the brig ploughed her way through the fast rising seas, which hissed and foamed around her. The Two Supercargoes Adventures in Savage Africa One shot struck the taffrail, and as the splinters flew inboard, the third lieutenant, who was at the helm, fell. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Now they found their way through the hatchways and climbed up the masts and rigging; they twisted and turned along the bowsprit and out to the taffrail. True Blue One he gave to Walter, and the other he took himself, and they both began cutting away at the taffrail and quarter rail. The South Sea Whaler The man at the wheel struggled long—he was of an athletic frame—but, overpowered by numbers, he was launched over the taffrail. The King's Own It was now too dark to distinguish any one, but I fancied that I saw the heads of several people over the taffrail, as if eagerly watching us. Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman Springing back to the taffrail, with straining eyes I watched Jim, for more I could not do to help him, except to give an occasional shout to cheer him up. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler To try and do her further damage, a gun was got over the taffrail, and a constant fire was kept up from it as fast as it could be loaded. Peter the Whaler The boat dropped astern; Owen was seen standing aft and looking over the taffrail; the pilot, who had still the command, ordered the courses to be let fall, and the Ouzel Galley glided onward. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley As it cleared away, down came the French ensign, and an officer was seen to spring on to the taffrail, and, with the politest of bows, signify that they had struck. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days There we were nearly six hundred human beings huddled together on the forecastle, bowsprit, and sprit-sail yard, while the after part, from the mainmast to the taffrail, was one mass of fire. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures It required two men, however, to draw him on board over the taffrail. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler Several of these poor fellows were lost; but, wonderful to relate, others, by leaping over the taffrail at the moment they felt it lifting under their feet, were saved and picked up by their friends. Peter the Whaler We had, however, got within about a quarter of a mile of her, when we saw a man jump on the taffrail, and wave his hat at us as if in derision. Captain Mugford Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors While we were looking at him, the man walked directly aft, and remained gazing, as he had done before, into the distance over the taffrail. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea On going aft, Tom found the mate seated close to the taffrail. The Three Admirals Steadying himself, he walked to the end of the taffrail, which he found hung directly over a lodge of rock communicating with the main reef. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea Up went the bow in the air, till the keel showed above water, and the taffrail was almost under it. Peter the Whaler The spoondrift, too, came straight along our deck, over the taffrail, as if it would cut our legs off; for, though we flew at a pretty good rate, it flew faster. The Three Lieutenants He recollected, as the vessel sank beneath his feet, catching the lad in his arms, and springing over the taffrail. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea The man who had been at the helm seemed to have been seriously injured, as he was found senseless close to the taffrail. The Three Admirals Bowse watched till he thought she had come within range of his guns, and he then ordered one to be brought up, and pointed at her over the taffrail. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea One struck our taffrail, and another killed a man on the forecastle; but our rigging escaped. Peter the Whaler The two midshipmen were standing aft, looking over the taffrail. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War We pressed on them, those who refused to yield or escape over the taffrail being speedily cut down. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea I fancied I saw Ali leading them through the gloom of night, whilst the captain was unconscious of their approach, gazing over the taffrail, as if watching some object astern. In the Eastern Seas The gun was accordingly trained aft, but part of the taffrail had to be cut away to work it. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea They first appeared streaming out of the cabin windows, curling upwards round the taffrail. Peter the Whaler At length a shot struck the taffrail, and glancing along the bulwarks, sent the splinters flying about the deck. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War “Two trim frigates,” said Roylance, as they leaned over the taffrail and watched the beautiful receding shore. Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea At the same instant a loud bark came from the stern of the ship, and I saw Merlin, who appeared one moment at the taffrail, and the next leaped over into the foaming ocean. In the Eastern Seas All those who heard the exclamation turned their eyes over the taffrail. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea But to return to the conversation by the taffrail. The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise Now one succeeded; now another, with a cry of despair, was washed off, as the seas dashed furiously up against the corvette’s quarter, threatening to drive in her counter, or to carry away her taffrail. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War “Were you bad friends at home?” he said to Syd, one day, as they were leaning over the taffrail gazing down at the clear blue sea. Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea “One of a sailor’s greatest troubles,” Mr Morgan said to Mark as they were leaning over the taffrail watching the gulls, which seemed to come in and out of the mist. Mother Carey's Chicken Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle For one moment Hubert and his friend stood looking on transfixed with dismay, then, without an instant’s hesitation, Frank sprang upon the taffrail, and plunged headlong into the sea. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found Look there, sir, o’er the weather taffrail, an’ you’ll see summat we pretty nearly ran foul of just now—it were a risky shave!” On Board the Esmeralda Martin Leigh's Log - A Sea Story It was ticklish work; for, if she were once allowed to broach to, one of the pursuing waves would soon leap over the taffrail, and then it would be a case for us! The White Squall A Story of the Sargasso Sea Jist come here alongside o’ me at the taffrail,” said he. The Ghost Ship A Mystery of the Sea And it was exhilarating to stand right away aft, close by the weather taffrail, and watch the little beauty as she tore along with breathless speed through the dusky night. A Pirate of the Caribbees “Turn!” he cried to the man who held the glass, as the last of the “stray” passed out over the taffrail. The Pirate Island A Story of the South Pacific Here, Sam Pengelly was standing by the taffrail, and from this coign of vantage we both watched with much interest the operation of getting the ship under weigh. On Board the Esmeralda Martin Leigh's Log - A Sea Story Glancing aft, however, I detected a tiny glowing spark away in the neighbourhood of the taffrail, and at the same moment I heard Courtenay’s voice saying: “Is that you, Mr O’Flaherty?” The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba The brigantine’s crew were forced in a body right aft to the taffrail, when, to avoid being cut down where they stood, or driven overboard, they threw down their arms and begged for quarter. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War ‘Run aft, steward,’ says he, ‘and look over the taffrail, and see.’ The Log of a Privateersman This done, the whole was launched overboard from the taffrail, the cask floating bung up, with half the pole and the light batten standing perpendicularly above it like a mast. The Pirate Island A Story of the South Pacific Ah, I expected as much!” as another shot from the stranger pitched close to our taffrail and sent a cloud of spray flying over us. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron On swept the wave, the water gathering up round the quarters of the devoted schooner until it began to pour in over the taffrail. The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba Captain Hood was preparing to hail the vessel, when a figure was seen on the taffrail of the stranger, and the next moment some indistinct words were hoarsely bellowed at us. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War The bullet struck the taffrail just at their feet. The Missing Merchantman "If so, sir, the Comte begins to find his berth too hot for him; here is the wind still directly over our taffrail, such as it is." The Two Admirals The taffrail was gone, sure enough, and the stern bulwarks broken and patched up down to the deck. Left on Labrador or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht 'Curlew.' as Recorded by 'Wash.' Courtenay was crouching low behind the bulwarks on the watch for the grapnel, and in another second it came plump in over the taffrail. The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba So dark was it that, standing by the taffrail, it was impossible to see as far as the bows of the ship. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War The first wrenched Jacky from his handhold; but Skipper Tommy, standing astern, caught him by the collar as the lad went over the taffrail. Doctor Luke of the Labrador Captain Barker stood by the taffrail with one eye upon the galley and his face turned in profile to his friend. The Blue Pavilions The howitzer went rattling into the stern, and was pointed out over the taffrail. Left on Labrador or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht 'Curlew.' as Recorded by 'Wash.' This float lay on the roof of the midship house, a rope fastening it to the taffrail, with enough slack to let it float loose after the ship had sunk. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume III Better tie your bird to the taffrail and take a look for'ards pretty soon. All Aboard A Story for Girls A sailor sprang upon the taffrail and the next instant a slim line uncoiled itself over the water. Ralph Granger's Fortunes "The taffrail is knocked away, and at least one of those shots must have knocked the captain's cabin into utter confusion." A Victorious Union Some days later the American flag floated over the taffrails of the Vaterland, the Kaiser Wilhelm II, and other Teutonic craft. Our Navy in the War A marine poked his head over the taffrail. News from the Duchy "No, indeed!" cried the boy, trembling with excitement, as he received from the smiling oriental the gaudy thing, and started for the taffrail eager to see it off on its aerial journey. All Aboard A Story for Girls The Maggie climbed lazily to the crest of a long oily roller, slid recklessly down the other side, and took the following sea over her taffrail. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates Shall the lookout call from the foretop tall, "Land, land!" with a maddened scream, And the crew in glee from the taffrail see Where the island palm-trees dream? Songs from Vagabondia Astern towed a dingy; from the taffrail flew the American flag. Our Navy in the War Of a calm day they lolled disconsolate over the taffrail, with one eye alert for flight down the companionway when the ship began to heave. Heralds of Empire Being the Story of One Ramsay Stanhope, Lieutenant to Pierre Radisson in the Northern Fur Trade But the only living being we saw was the red-coated marine on sentry by the lifebuoys, looking down at us over the taffrail. Romance They met it at the taffrail as it came up out of the breakers, wet but welcome. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates We'll splice the spanker boom, and port the helm to starboard, and ship the taffrail on to the lee scuppers of the after hatch, and dance hornpipes on the mizzen peak. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life This, weighted down by a rusty marlinespike, spread couchwise along the taffrail, and offered to Jim just the bed he longed for. The Stolen Singer More than that, he grasped the mate in his powerful arms, dragged him to the taffrail, and flung him overboard. The Blood Ship As they passed I could see quite plainly, flaunting from each taffrail, a flag of stripes and stars. The New Frontiers of Freedom from the Alps to the Ægean She leant her hands on the taffrail, and looked over the stern. The Astonishing History of Troy Town He then hurried to the taffrail and shouted for quarter. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders He gave a quick call in a low voice to the boat below, stepped over the taffrail and then leaped overboard. The Stolen Singer Not a whit," replied the other; "he doesn't know the backstays from the taffrail. Kate Bonnet The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter Dan placed the girl behind this steel structure and then, running to the taffrail, leaned far out and called to the boats. Dan Merrithew And ship to ship made signals, Man answered back to man, While oft, to cheer and hearten, The Three Bells nearer ran: And the captain from her taffrail Sent down his hopeful cry. Poems Every Child Should Know The What-Every-Child-Should-Know-Library Captain Biddle ordered his men to stop firing, and, stepping to the taffrail, asked his enemy if they had struck. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders As they came aboard the Good Intent, Diggle, who was leaning over the bulwarks, suddenly straightened himself, smiled, and moved towards the taffrail. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India From forecastle to quarter-deck, from bowsprit to taffrail, Blackbeard scrutinized the Revenge. Kate Bonnet The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter Swiftly Dan reached out his arm and encircled the waist of his companion and drew her to the taffrail. Dan Merrithew Two gentlemen, who had talked much together in the nine days of their ship-companionship, stood together at the taffrail. The Other Girls Helwyse—he was at the stern taffrail again—looked at the marvellous sphere with unwinking eyes, until it blurred and swam before him, and danced in colored rings. Idolatry A Romance A friendly coil of rope near the taffrail gave him additional cover; but the night was so dark that he ran little risk of being perceived so long as the men remained stationary. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India I dashed over the taffrail, the tide was running strong, but I caught her in my arms, and bore her up, until the boat came to our relief. Edward Barnett; a Neglected Child of South Carolina, Who Rose to Be a Peer of Great Britain,—and the Stormy Life of His Grandfather, Captain Williams or, The Earle's Victims: with an Account of the Terrible End of the Proud Earl De Montford, the Lamentable Fate of the Victim of His Passion, and the Shadow's Punishment Pasquale waited, and in a few moments the mate returned, dropped a Jacob's ladder over the taffrail and made it fast on board. Marietta A Maid of Venice Amazed beyond measure, and deeply chagrined, the unfortunate captain of the man-of-war turned to Gascoyne, who still sat quietly on the taffrail smoking his cigar. Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader A Tale of the Pacific He was standing with one hand resting on the taffrail. Idolatry A Romance He was leaning on the taffrail, gazing almost gloatingly at the land, and paying no heed to the strange situation around him. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India This was Captain Abersouth, formerly of the Mudlark—as good a seaman as ever sat on the taffrail reading a three volume novel. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 8 Epigrams, On With the Dance, Negligible Tales It took her plump in the stern-works, knocking her wheel and taffrail to flinders and ripping out a fair six feet of her larboard bulwarks. Sir John Constantine Memoirs of His Adventures At Home and Abroad and Particularly in the Island of Corsica: Beginning with the Year 1756 She is built of wood and is 200 feet long from taffrail to fore edge of stem. Children of the Market Place Balder—his Berserker fury at white heat—flung the man with such terrible strength as drove him headlong over the taffrail like a billet of wood, the stout strap snapping like thread! Idolatry A Romance With one prodigious heave of his whole physical force, Israel smote him over the taffrail into the sea, as if the man had fallen backwards over a teetering chair. Israel Potter In our case the captain thought fit to sit on the taffrail reading a three-volume novel. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 8 Epigrams, On With the Dance, Negligible Tales The wheel had gone, and with it the binnacle; and where these had stood, from the stump of the broken mizzen-mast right aft to the taffrail, there yawned a mighty hole fringed with splintered deck-planking. Sir John Constantine Memoirs of His Adventures At Home and Abroad and Particularly in the Island of Corsica: Beginning with the Year 1756 And Franz, for the moment, seemed to have forgotten how he had been dragged aboard ... and the captain—that Franz was a mutineer, tied to the taffrail for insubordination! Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative Between the stern end of this house and the taffrail was a small space, thickly grown with camp-stools. Idolatry A Romance DRYDEN'S Æneid, Book V. The luckless ship was now wrapped in flames from amidships to taffrail, and the scene of horror is beyond the powers of description. Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849 Claudius descended rapidly, but almost lost his hold when he saw Margaret leaning against the taffrail. Doctor Claudius, A True Story The simple people who inhabited this district were concerned about the intentions of what they regarded as a mysterious visitor, and the firing of a small cannon from the taffrail did not lessen their perplexity. Looking Seaward Again Once I was leaning over the taffrail late in the evening, when a shoal of fish passed. With the Harmony to Labrador Notes of a Visit to the Moravian Mission Stations on the North-East Coast of Labrador Had they seen the deed?—He stood with set teeth, one hand on the taffrail. Idolatry A Romance She leaned against the taffrail, enjoying the cool breeze after hours of sultry heat. The Wings of the Morning His hand stole along the taffrail till it touched hers, but he did not lift his fingers from the polished wood. Doctor Claudius, A True Story I stared around for a minute or so; ran to the opposite side and looked over; ran aft and leaned over her taffrail; ran forward and peered over her bows. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales She rose—we had been sitting on the cabin sky-light—and leaned over the taffrail and looked wistfully out to sea. Jaffery He groped his way back to the taffrail. Idolatry A Romance The gulls are mad with hunger, and a cloud of them skirl harshly over the taffrail of a stout smack that forges fast through the bleak sea. A Dream of the North Sea That evening, as the sun was going down to his tossing bed of golden waves, all canopied with softest purple, Margaret stood leaning over the taffrail. Doctor Claudius, A True Story The boy found the slack of a stout hawser coiled beneath the taffrail—a circular fort into which he crept with his rugs, and nestled down warmly; and then for half an hour lay listening. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales No, for he was at the gangway when the captain and officers went into the launch, and aft upon the taffrail when the boat was veered astern. The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty: Its Cause and Consequences The priest was sitting on a ledge below the taffrail, and I spoke to him in Spanish, as I had heard it was his tongue. White Shadows in the South Seas The wards must be in the middle—what you call it, Blair, the taffrail?—oh, amidships. A Dream of the North Sea As we were standing out from the English coast the captain and one of the passengers were at the taffrail close to me. Poor Jack A ball crashed through the taffrail, near where Jack and Fritz were standing; it passed between them, but they were both severely wounded by the splinters, and were conveyed by Willis to the cockpit. Willis the Pilot Mr. Purcell bore witness to his good character, being always diligent and attentive; did not see him under arms on the taffrail; never heard him use any jeering speeches. The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty: Its Cause and Consequences They looked like twin, toy torpedo boats—mere streaks of red and black upon the water, with Italy's flag at the taffrail. The Red Redmaynes I murmured; and at that I slipped over the taffrail and was soon sitting in my boat again, rowing back to the town. The Pilots of Pomona All's right," said Bramble, "those two fellows are fast asleep under the taffrail, covered up with the trysail, which lies there. Poor Jack Professor Grayling even mentioned the loss of a small boat in a squall, when it had been cast adrift from the taffrail by accident. Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper Kieran, strolling to the taffrail, resumed his study of the tossing ship's wake and the cavorting barge in tow. Wide Courses Every hour a signal boy came running aft to read the log, which was attached to the taffrail on the starboard quarter. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" The first was much tattered; and the jib was hoisted but half way up the stay, where it idly flapped, the breeze coming from over the taffrail. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I While I was standing at the taffrail in admiration of this wonderful resource of nature, the main boom jibbed and struck me with such force, that I was thrown into the sea. The Pacha of Many Tales When the hawser reaches the ship it is made taut and secured to the mizzentop or mainmast, high enough to swing clear of the taffrail. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 The pump-man climbed up, stuffed a bunch of wet cotton waste into the stovepipe, and with a valve which he seemed to be taking apart, took his stand by the taffrail. Wide Courses The interruption was fortunate, for, just then, a swerve of the oncoming torpedo boat revealed a small flag flying from the taffrail staff. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" You see that there are some ladies sitting at the taffrail; and there are five haunches of venison hanging over the stern. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 One evening after we had been out about a week, Trunnell and I happened to be standing aft near the taffrail looking up at a royal preventer stay. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" Accordingly, it had one hundred feet in the beam, one hundred feet in the keel, and one hundred feet from the bottom of the stern-post to the taffrail. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete M. de Fontanges carved his way to the taffrail, and then turned round to kill again. Newton Forster He was sitting in a camp chair with his feet resting on the taffrail, it being a habit of his to rest his feet on something higher than his head, if possible, whenever seated. The Radio Boys in the Thousand Islands However, the fate of his musket gave him an idea of what would have happened to him if he had fallen in instead of it— and he never got on the taffrail again. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 Then the lady who had appeared at the taffrail was slung in it rather uncomfortably and carefully lowered away. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" He leant over the taffrail, and putting aside the great-coat which covered the party, he looked attentively on the face--there was no doubt it was Smallbones himself. Snarleyyow The two sails that were rendered temporarily useless, were of great importance, with the wind over the taffrail. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas He slipped over the taffrail, and had scarcely time to get below and change his clothes before his watch was called. The Adventures of Captain Horn The soldier was so frightened that he would have fallen overboard, if I hadn't caught him by the scruff of the neck, for he was standing on the top of the taffrail. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 Then she went aft to the taffrail and stood gazing into the fog astern. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" He thought that the crew had risen, and that they were about to seize him, but, on the contrary, they passed him and hastened to the taffrail with exclamations of horror. Snarleyyow The gallant ship stood the shock nobly; but, as the wind came over the taffrail, its force had far less influence on the hull, than on the other occasion already described. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas "Are you boatmen of Capri?" called out Griffin, who stood on the taffrail of the ship, with Cuffe and the two Italians near by; the first dictating the questions his lieutenant put. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet Standing near the taffrail on torrid evenings in the tropics, he would recount, in honor of the inhabitants of his distant sea, the portentous miracle which had taken place in the glen of Alboraya. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel Men swarmed toward the taffrail, and for an instant it looked as if there would be something of a panic. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" Six strides brought him to the taffrail of the vessel, six more to the bows, such was the length of his tether--and he turned, and turned again. Snarleyyow No sooner, therefore, did the impetuous young Frenchman appear on the taffrail of his own ship, supported by a band of followers, than a close and deadly fire swept them away to a man. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas Raoul ceased eating, and, standing on the taffrail, he cast anxious looks around him. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet "Do you know I feel quite sad at quitting this dreary spot?" said Fred to his father, as they stood gazing backward over the taffrail. The World of Ice Jackwell leaned over the taffrail and gazed calmly down at us. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" Each fowl was carried to the taffrail, and tossed into the air, when it flew down upon the reef, a distance of a couple of hundred feet, almost as a matter of course. The Crater That glance was arrested by the sight of the malign smile of the sea-green lady, as the gleaming face rose above the taffrail. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas Get ready, men," cried Raoul, as he paced the taffrail, "and heave at the word. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet One day O'Riley sat on the taffrail, basking in the warm sun, and drinking in health and gladness from its beams. The World of Ice A light, active form, in the undress attire of a naval officer, sprang upon the taffrail, and waved a sea-cap in salute. The Red Rover I now walked aft to the taffrail, in order to make certain of the state of things. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" Bill caught sight of him the instant his head appeared above the taffrail. The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean It disposed him to more sobriety of thought than always attended his leisure moments, and he took a seat on the taffrail near Ghita, while her uncle went below to his knees and his prayers. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet By the time Almayer had clambered over into the stern sheets, four calashes were in the boat and the oars were being passed over the taffrail. An Outcast of the Islands The figure on the taffrail waved high the sea-cap in adieu, and disappeared. The Red Rover This fellow had been so beastly drunk, that he scarce knew what he was about when awoke; and Marble rather dragged him on deck, and aft to the taffrail, than assisted him to walk. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" The deck was empty as far as the taffrail. The End of the Tether Cuffe, Griffin, and the two Italians descended from the taffrail and awaited the approach of the supposed lazzarone or boatman of Capri, as he was now believed to be, near the stern of the vessel. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet He watched the canoe dart away shorewards, waved his hand in response to Almayer's nod, and walked to the taffrail smoothing out Abdulla's letter, which he had pulled out of his pocket. An Outcast of the Islands "Perhaps you enjoy the extraordinary advantage of 'cutting the waves with your taffrail,'" returned Wilder, with a sneer. The Red Rover Heads appeared over her taffrail for some time, and we fancied these man-of-war's men regarded us as the instructed are apt to regard the ignorant, whom they fancy to be in danger. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" And the ordinary seaman, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, got up, clambered over the taffrail, and vanished. Youth, a Narrative Then he was seen on the taffrail of the felucca, with a spare shank-painter, which had been lying on the forecastle, on his shoulder. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet I leaned upon the taffrail and watched this lovely land of the 'flowery food' fade slowly from my sight. Tracks of a Rolling Stone "Cutting the waves with my taffrail," returned Wilder, after a moment's hesitation. The Red Rover For this, I cared not, however, it being an easy matter for me, standing on the taffrail, to knock any one on the head, who should attempt to board us, in that fashion. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" I left for the shore in the steam pinnace, and on looking back beheld Mr. Burns actually standing up by the taffrail, still in his enormous woolly overcoat. The Shadow Line; a confession She sat on the taffrail, with her uncle standing at her side, while Raoul paced the quarter-deck, stopping, in his turn, to utter some thought or wish, to ears that were always attentive. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet Her paint was blistered and burnt absolutely as though a hot iron had been passed over it, and over her taffrail hung a large rope whose end was lost to sight in the water. The Blue Lagoon: a romance "Here I go, literally cutting the waves with my taffrail," he added, as he descended backwards, and seeming to take great pleasure in laying particular emphasis on the words. The Red Rover I proceeded at once to the taffrail, where I hailed the boat, desiring Sennit to haul her up within comfortable conversing distance. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" She was perhaps stopped, and her very fate hung in the balance, with the black mass of Koh-ring like the gate of the everlasting night towering over her taffrail. The Secret Sharer The boat, laden to the taffrail, was puffing away on her last trip. Summer We went past the steersman to the taffrail, and saw the water come foaming under the stern and the bubbles go dancing and vanishing in her wake. The Island of Doctor Moreau The sea beyond the taffrail was as smooth as lava, and so still that the swells from the cutwater of the Glarus did not break as they rolled away from the bows. A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West I jumped off the taffrail, and, with my body covered to the shoulders, pointed one of the French muskets at him, and warned him to keep off. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" The instruments used were a Brunton Pocket Transit, a small taffrail log and an Aneroid Barometer. The Long Labrador Trail No remedy remained but to try the old expedient of getting the wind over the taffrail once more, and of showing all the canvas that could be spread. Homeward Bound or, the Chase An uncouth black figure of a man, a figure of no particular import, hung over the taffrail against the starlight, and I found Montgomery was speaking to me. The Island of Doctor Moreau This was not the effect of liquor, but of the fall, as I remember everything distinctly that occurred before I went from the taffrail. Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast He made a gesture, turning an arm upward, and I knew an order was given immediately after, by the instantaneous manner in which the taffrail was cleared. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" Leaning over the taffrail, his elbows out-thrust and his big hands folded, he roared the story at us in a great booming voice that at times seemed to drown the words in its own volume. The Mutineers It merely means the ship's being overtaken by the waters while running from them, when the crest of a sea, broken by the resistance, is thrown in-board, over the taffrail or quarter. Homeward Bound or, the Chase Over the taffrail leant a silent black figure, watching the stars. The Island of Doctor Moreau The second day of the gale, our ship was pitching bows under, sending the water aft to the taffrail, while many other craft struck adrift, or foundered at their anchors. Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast But the shout gave the alarm, and as the ship cleared us, her taffrail was covered with officers. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" The man from Boston and Neddie Benson shrank back against the taffrail as a multitude of moving brown figures seemed to swarm about us. The Mutineers Besides her long-boat, which was kept between the two masts, the “Pilgrim” had three whale-boats, two of them slung to the starboard and larboard davits, and the third at the stern, outside the taffrail. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain An English officer now called out something which Biddle understood, whether correctly or not is disputed, to be the word of surrender; accordingly he directed his marines to cease firing, and jumped on the taffrail. The Naval War of 1812 Or the History of the United States Navy during the Last War with Great Britain to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans My old ship, the Franklin, was shifting her berth, and her jib-boom had come foul of our taffrail. Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast Her crew clustered on their taffrail, and kept up a musketry fire upon the party working the pivot-gun. With Moore at Corunna We saw, too, a single dark figure leaning on the taffrail, which became clear as we drew nearer. The Mutineers |
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