| 单词 | break of day |
| 例句 | We walk from the break of day until the dark of the evening. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And being mine, at break of day, The hour comes for us to part. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Here is your part: at break of day tomorrow home with you, go mingle with our princes. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “The sun will be up in a few hours. We’U stop here and rest till break of day.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z ‘We have still got to tidy up and put the finishing touches to the packing, before we get to bed. I shall call you all before the break of day.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z ‘Do you really mean to start before the break of day?’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The command came down from the Tattered Prince through his captains and his seijeants: strike the tents, load the mules, saddle the horses, we march for Yunkai at the break of day. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z And you are, in a real way, every morning at the break of day in that small moment of peace of mind, for the three of us. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: Saved, by a whisker 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z The album’s title doesn’t just refer to the break of day; it was her mom’s name, too. The Secret to Yebba’s Debut Album? A Big Voice and Lots of Time. 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z One train leaves at midnight, the other at the break of day. Review: In ‘Two Trains Runnin’,’ the Convergence of Idealism, Brutality and Artistic Genius 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z He intones in the first chapter of Tolkien’s : “Far over the misty mountains grim/ To dungeons deep and caverns dim/ We must away ere break of day/ To win our harps and gold from him.” TIME’s Guide to the Dwarves of The Hobbit 2013-12-13T15:00:20Z It’s not as revelatory as his 1950s classics, but the spirit was still there: “The girls wanna stay and the boys wanna play/So let’s rock and roll till the break of day!” The Playlist: Kendrick Lamar Backs Up His Boasts 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z Often, I woke at the break of day. “Canvas” 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z Then he returned to his hotel, camera crew in tow, presumably not to emerge until the next break of day. Truth or fiction? John McAfee for the Libertarian party's presidential nominee 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z The lyrics in question are: "At break of day when that man drove away, I was waiting. "I cross the street to her house and she opened the door. Drop 'violent' Delilah, says singer 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” 10 Bible Verses Obama Uses at Memorials 2013-09-22T11:20:27Z Fresh as a lark mounting at break of day, Festively she puts forth in trim array; Is she for tropic suns, or polar snow? Poems on Travel 2012-04-23T02:00:31.163Z The dead are coming back again, the years are rolled away, In Sherwood, in Sherwood, about the break of day. Poetry of the Supernatural 2012-04-22T02:00:10.897Z At break of day we could gather some true facts of the state of affairs. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z Long before daybreak, Saul had divided his force into three, who were to approach the beleaguered city by different roads and surprise the Ammonites by break of day. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z Whatever else was not evident, it was now certain that there would be no attack until the break of day, and so, upon returning to our post, we lay upon the stony ground and slept. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z I climbed the roofs at break of day; Sun-smitten Alps before me lay. Poems on Travel 2012-04-23T02:00:31.163Z This continued very furious from break of day till noon; yea, about this time of day the case was very dubious which party should conquer or be conquered. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z At the break of day we paddled away over the remainder of the salt-chuck, as the Indians call the sea, until Stetchas was reached. Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound 2012-04-03T02:00:30.677Z At break of day I retraced my footsteps to the chamber of the deceased. The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z Llewelyn had gone forth at break of day to hunt the deer, and as yet there was no sign of his return. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z My breath was gone,— I saw not where he hurried on: 'Twas scarcely yet the break of day, And on he foamed,—away!—away!— In the Saddle A Collection of Poems on Horseback-Riding 2012-03-26T02:00:41.847Z The first appearing, as of light in the morning; the dawn; as, the break of day; the break of dawn. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z At break of day I was up, eagerly scanning the distant bosom of the river for the bark I was following. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z The keeper found them at break of day, And locked them up quite dry In his little green hut, with a notice that On Monday we must apply. Kensington Rhymes 2012-03-15T02:00:28.607Z When Maurice saw the ships bearing down upon him at break of day on the 31st of June, 1805, he knew what to expect. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z Bouillon mentions a woman who lost her senses at sunset, but who recovered them at break of day. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z To-morrow I shall start at break of day, and journey to the farthest ends of the world, to search for what can break the charm. The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde and Other Stories 2012-02-26T03:00:15.647Z On the morning of the 21st of July, Napoleon, conscious that he was near the city, set his army in motion before the break of day. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z Captain Golding, with a number of picked men and a guide, was ordered to assault the stronghold by break of day. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z The subtle hour which in summer comes just before the break of day is the only hour in which New York ever sleeps; if indeed the modern Bagdad ever sleeps at all. The Romance of a Great Store 2012-02-20T03:00:21.577Z They laid him carefully on a camel, that they might have his wounds bound up in the next town, which they reached by break of day. Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z Next morning at break of day the Queen awoke the Princess and bade her rise, for Prince Michael waited to bid her good-bye. The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde and Other Stories 2012-02-26T03:00:15.647Z It was nearly sunrise when “boots and saddles” was sounded, breakfast having been disposed of at break of day. The Aventures of Buffalo Bill 2012-02-13T03:00:13.357Z I dreaded the break of day; I knew not on earth what I was to do or try. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z At the break of day, she heard at a little distance a noise, and was alarmed at it. Oregon and Eldorado or, Romance of the Rivers 2012-02-07T03:00:09.010Z Now is the Ocean's bosom bare, Unbroken as the floating air; The Ship hath melted quite away, Like a struggling dream at break of day. The Isle of Palms and Other Poems 2012-02-04T03:00:15.103Z On the 16th instant, in consequence of a violent south wind, which had carried the squadron to the northeast, we discovered, at break of day, a frigate two gun-shots to windward. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.850Z The garrison of the rock were rather astonished to be awoke at break of day by a salute from the neighbouring mountain, when they could see the enemy still quietly encamped below. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z We kept in this manner," writes the privateersman, "from break of day till ten in the forenoon. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z "When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed," and went at once on his way to Assos. "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) 2012-01-13T03:00:12.913Z Festively she puts forth in trim array, And vigorous, at a lark at break of day,—— ——Is she for summer suns, or polar snow? The Isle of Palms and Other Poems 2012-02-04T03:00:15.103Z Last night upon the river bank we lay, I with my wine-cup, and a maiden gay, So bright it shone, like pearl within its shell, The watchman cried, �Behold the break of day!� The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam 2012-01-08T03:00:15.553Z If, by break of day, the unfortunate proprietor found any portion of his establishment standing where he left it the night before, he might count himself lucky. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z There like a ball I dangled all night till break of day Before she would unbind me;—how soft the while she lay! The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z Fortunately all these phenomena disappeared at break of day, and thus his vigorous mind, supported by true piety, was enabled to keep his judgment uninjured. Modern Magic 2012-01-01T03:00:09.557Z That night, the flowers untied themselves And softly stole away, To fly in sunshine round my dreams Until the break of day. The Melody of Earth An Anthology of Garden and Nature Poems From Present-Day Poets 2011-12-31T03:00:17.930Z Early in the morning, just at break of day, and early in the afternoon, is the best time for this sport. A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 New Edition with Introduction, Notes, and Illustrations 2011-12-26T03:00:13.520Z Abe lay unconscious all night, but towards break of day the attendants noticed signs of returning consciousness. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z With mincing step the maidens forth to their chambers pass'd, And eke in rest the strangers slept on till break of day. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z The wind dropped in the night, and at the first break of day we were off once more. By Desert Ways to Baghdad 2011-12-18T03:00:22.240Z At break of day Cyrus attacked the part of the city underneath the citadel. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z The wholesalers who bought the vegetables were well acquainted with this woman, who, even before the break of day, was already in the market-place of Valencia. The Cabin [La barraca] 2011-12-01T03:00:23.247Z "Good night, Marguerite, come to me to-morrow at the break of day." The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z One morning before the break of day, this monte dealer was on his way home; a peon was carrying his fat “bank roll” in a buckskin bag, finely decorated with gold and silver threads. History of 'Billy the Kid' 2011-11-19T03:00:22.640Z The glorious break of day in the mountains awoke every one, and soon the breakfast was under way. Girl Scouts in the Rockies 2011-11-16T03:00:25.047Z Notwithstanding our intimacy so far, we should not have known each other by daylight, and at break of day 235we went outside to examine each other. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z Away, away, At break of day, For night is the fairies' holiday. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z O! the French are in the bay, They'll be here by break of day, And the Orange will decay, Says the shan van vocht. A Book of Irish Verse Selected from modern writers with an introduction and notes by W. B. Yeats 2011-10-27T02:00:26.373Z They all therefore did as he commanded them, and advanced at break of day against the enemy, and by their faith gained the victory. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z "Win up, my bonny boy," he says,5 "As quickly as ye may; For ye maun gang for Lillie Flower Before the break of day." English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) 2011-10-14T02:00:24.023Z Few in the city took any notice of the break of day or the rising of the sun. Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Devel 2011-10-06T02:00:32.743Z And at break of day they came to the camp, and sang out like the lark and were answered straightway by a cockcrow. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z With a rapidity that almost equalled the shortness of the tropical break of day, it grew light; then above the crest of a yet unsurmounted hill rose the sun. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z You'd 'a' gone out of this house at break of day with every bit of self-respect wrung out of you like water out of a rag. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z Wright's veterans under cover of the darkness and mist, preceding the break of day, will forever live in history as one of the grandest and most sublime actions of the war. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z It was on a New Year’s morn so soon, Before the break of day, Oh! Southern War Songs Camp-Fire, Patriotic and Sentimental 2011-09-27T02:00:19.517Z I began to devour it at night, when the doors were closed, and read it till the break of day. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z Near the break of day, we saw a great beast, like a deer, at fifty paces from us, who had a great head, eyes flaming, the ears hanging, and the higher parts elevated. The Spaniards in Florida Comprising the notable settlement of the Huguenots in 1564, and the History and Antiquities of St. Augustine, Founded A.D. 1565 2011-09-24T02:00:14.187Z His mother stole softly into his room towards the break of day. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z At break of day the caravan started; at noon a halt was made under the tents; in the evening the procession moved on again, until darkness and fatigue urged the travellers to rest. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z They set out at break of day, rode on horseback over a rough road for about two hours, and at length reached the shore of a lake. Lost in the Ca?on 2011-09-19T02:00:14.387Z Monsieur le marquis made this event known to me at break of day and ordered me to come and tell you. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z The day following at break of day they raised anchor as ordered by the pilot, as the rising of the tide began to be felt. The Spaniards in Florida Comprising the notable settlement of the Huguenots in 1564, and the History and Antiquities of St. Augustine, Founded A.D. 1565 2011-09-24T02:00:14.187Z She determined, therefore, to approach the spot, and, at break of day, to examine the premises; certain she could not ever mistake, or ever forget, the situation of the hut. The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:32.663Z It was now the first week of February, and, before the break of day, a general movement in the house gave her cause to believe that the family was risen. The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z Wallace at once sent couriers westward to Fort Laramie with the news, and at break of day started downstream with his whole troop. Trumpeter Fred A Story of the Plains 2011-09-15T02:00:11.393Z She hastened to the strand at break of day, and gazing over the waters, beheld the body of Ceyx borne towards her by the waves. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z And what could explain the silver penny often found in the shoe of a tidy housekeeper, when up she jumped at break of day to set her maids to work? The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z At these tidings, the Turkish host, harassed from before and behind, resolved itself into a disorderly mass, on which, at break of day, the Hungarian infantry began rolling enormous masses of stone and rock. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z So as soon as soon as the supper was ended, he went to tell all his followers to be ready armed before break of day, charging them also to keep the matter a profound secret. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z They were up with the break of day, which was soon after four o’clock. The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal 2011-09-05T02:00:21.637Z Stores and water were speedily got out, therefore, and long ere the break of day the end came, the ship was engulphed. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z The King of Satyn afterward ordered for the champion a warm bath of certain sweet-scented herbs that healed his wounds and in which he rested pleasantly till break of day. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book 2011-09-09T02:01:11.180Z Because, I might as well let you know, there will be fighting going on with the break of day. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Perhaps her Midsummer lasts all the year round:— When Winter's gone to rest, And Spring is our dear guest; The Merry May, at break of day, Comes in gay garlands drest. The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza 2011-08-19T02:00:16.653Z At last, towards the break of day, the time when so many souls go away, Wyndham stirred faintly and opened his eyes. A Life For a Love A Novel 2011-08-18T02:00:24.323Z On the morning of Wednesday the 8th of February, Mary rose with the break of day; and her domestics, who had watched and wept all night immediately gathered round her. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z The following morning the men were all astir just at the break of day. The Land of Lure A Story of the Columbia River Basin 2011-08-09T02:00:24.217Z I watched by her bedside till break of day. Judith Trachtenberg A Novel 2011-08-03T02:00:13.470Z And Epicharmus in his Sirens says— A. In the morning early, at the break of day, We roasted plump anchovies, Cutlets of well-fed pork, and polypi; And then we drank sweet wine. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z And he sang, the others joining in: "'Wake me up,' was his charge, 'at the first break of day, Wake me up for the great jubilee!'" St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-07-18T02:00:22.977Z She shines on me like break of day And she consoles me as the night. The Three Hills And other Poems 2011-07-07T02:00:25.437Z When we fled from Axelhuus at break of day," continued the ecclesiastic, "I was well nigh sick of fear and alarm, and gave but little heed to what passed around me. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z Only the doctor, who had already been there at break of day, entered again. Judith Trachtenberg A Novel 2011-08-03T02:00:13.470Z We two kept vigil till break of day, But the moon bore witness, I did not pray. The Ballad of the Quest 2011-07-06T02:00:44.593Z So at break of day the Bushman stole down the mountain side and continued his quest. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z I don’t know when he left, but he was not there next morning, when, at the break of day, Abe’s voice greeted us. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z Soon after the Graf appeared, and expressed his regret that, on account of family intelligence which he had received, he must yet ride out again this night, but would be back by break of day. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z His host, well versed in explanations of the medicine men, replied: "Had you remained upon that trail, the route of a rambling night spirit, you would have surely died before the break of day." Legends of The Kaw The Folk-Lore of the Indians of the Kansas River Valley 2011-07-01T02:00:16.500Z Shaking-head followed her step for step, till they came at break of day to the castle of King Behind the Gold. Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland 2011-06-29T02:00:25.760Z This said, in the morning, by break of day, with trusty clubs, they both went out, desiring the sheriff to be their guide in conducting them to the place where the rebels were. Amusing Prose Chap Books 2011-06-27T02:01:05.043Z Before the break of day the solid columns of Napoleon were moving along the narrow passages, and the fierce strife commenced. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z There is a great lord come in, from the routed party, who has taken shelter in our village, since break of day. The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old; a play in three acts 2011-06-26T02:00:10.547Z And early on the morning of June 13, long before the break of day, General Pershing and his officers and men boarded their Channel boat, the Invicta, and set sail for France. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z They were up and down the chimney till break of day; and every stone in the castle of the king of France was trembling in its place from the struggle. Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland 2011-06-29T02:00:25.760Z Three or four other attempts were equally unsuccessful; all points were so well guarded, and the men did their duty so well, that the Circassians were obliged to retreat at break of day. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z At break of day the cook came in with a large wooden bowl of hot potatoes, which he put on the table singing out, "Breakfast!" Missing Friends Being the Adventures of a Danish Emigrant in Queensland (1871-1880) 2011-06-15T02:00:22.810Z Just after breakfast, to which the camp had sat down at break of day, the horse-hunters began their preliminary work. The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali or, Finding a Key to the Desert Maze 2011-06-15T02:00:19.437Z He was always so tired at night that he slept soundly until the break of day. If Any Man Sin 2011-06-12T02:00:05.887Z But at break of day Strong tore from its shoulder the arm with the hand, and there was peace. Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland 2011-06-29T02:00:25.760Z There they surrounded the small village of Indian huts, and just at break of day broke into them all at once. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 1 of 2] With His Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical 2011-06-08T02:00:20.907Z The whole night before the ship had cruised about outside Bass's Straits, and at break of day we ran in. Missing Friends Being the Adventures of a Danish Emigrant in Queensland (1871-1880) 2011-06-15T02:00:22.810Z At the break of day he'll commence his first shelling, right here at Jamestown where he's spiked the ordnance. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The gold-seekers on the shore were astir at break of day. If Any Man Sin 2011-06-12T02:00:05.887Z Wise, Guide, and Climber went up the ladder and at break of day they brought away the three children and gave them to the king of France that morning. Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland 2011-06-29T02:00:25.760Z Saul departs like an arrow; arrives at break of day, and pours on the camp of the Ammonites, who, accustomed to the sluggish manner of the Jews, expected no such movement. The Bible: what it is 2011-05-31T02:00:29.687Z So at break of day the next morning we went on board the schooner, and I started in the cook's galley making breakfast for all hands. Missing Friends Being the Adventures of a Danish Emigrant in Queensland (1871-1880) 2011-06-15T02:00:22.810Z —If thou wilt be in yonder heaven The star of brighest ray, Then I will be the dawn, and we Shall meet at break of day. Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) 2011-05-28T02:00:21.687Z My country ears, so used to silence or the note of birds, strained to interpret London sounds before break of day. My Little Sister 2011-05-27T02:00:14.023Z At the break of day they saw a great house before them. Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland 2011-06-29T02:00:25.760Z Letitia is no other than the break of day, which in a manner brings the sun into the world, and “with rosy fingers opes the gates of Day.” Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z It was just break of day; still we seemed late, for everybody was up and stirring. Missing Friends Being the Adventures of a Danish Emigrant in Queensland (1871-1880) 2011-06-15T02:00:22.810Z At break of day the Englishmen stood at their arms and gazed seaward. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z The enemy's cannonade along the whole line salutes the break of day. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z For so long, during the night of law and oppression of material form, the divine evidences hidden under sky and sea are left her; even “till the break of day.” William Blake A Critical Essay 2011-05-04T02:00:18.110Z However, they both slept, and by break of day were ready to continue their journey. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z At break of day we hoisted the anchor and began to propel the boat again. Missing Friends Being the Adventures of a Danish Emigrant in Queensland (1871-1880) 2011-06-15T02:00:22.810Z He watches the expiring light: "As ceases in a lamp at break of day The fragrant remnant of memorial flame." Essays 2011-04-15T02:00:16.160Z Varro, therefore, looked on it as the break of day, or commencement of the historical age. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z The starry shore, The watery floor, Are given thee till the break of day.” William Blake A Critical Essay 2011-05-04T02:00:18.110Z They answered, it was now break of day. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z His number, "Now until the break of day," is really beautiful and most fairylike, and brings the second act to a charming close. Shakespeare and Music 2011-04-01T02:00:29.867Z "I marked a falcon swooping At the break of day; And for your love, my sister dove, I 'frayed the thief away." Essays 2011-04-15T02:00:16.160Z The happy family were reposing in the sound and quiet slumbers which precede the break of day, as the shouts of the raving insurgents fell upon their ears. History of American Abolitionism 2011-03-28T02:00:23.663Z It would not be a very great undertaking, as I could certainly cover six or eight miles an hour by simply drifting, which would bring me to my destination well before break of day. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z One of my friends, a journeyman carpenter, and several others of our comrades, were gathered at break of day in the neighborhood of the Bastille, awaiting the signal for the attack. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z At break of day, he went boldly to the grand magi, to declare that so great a man as he was conqueror. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z Though heaviness endure the night, Yet joy shall come with break of day: She shudders with a strange delight— The fearful dream is pass’d away. Three Sunsets and Other Poems 2011-03-08T03:00:46.420Z Pale faces and tearful eyes Gaze down on that grim array, For a rumor hath spread that that column dread Marcheth ere break of day. Songs and Ballads of the Southern People 1861-1865 2011-03-06T03:00:22.800Z At break of day the party left the encampment, one man riding ahead with the gold belt transfixed to his spear. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z The Lombards Section has joined the insurrection, and at break of day will do its duty in the attack on the Tuileries. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The carouse went on till break of day. More Tales by Polish Authors 2011-03-04T03:01:05.113Z Upon the quivering wire, As hearkening to a lyre, The sparrows gather at the break of day. Gobolinks or Shadow Pictures for Young and Old 2011-03-03T03:00:57.927Z Farrell purchased his mule, and also his share of the mining tools; and by break of day the next morning, Foster was on his way to San Francisco. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z Most unkingly was the appearance presented by the palace at break of day, for all was disorder and confusion among the court. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z I shall be shot at break of day. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z ‘Why, you shall say at break of day, “Sail on! sail on! sail on! and on!”’ Ethel Morton at Sweetbriar Lodge 2011-02-24T03:01:03.877Z The drivers, however, quietened them down, and held their heads till the break of day. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z At break of day I crawled from the cellar to the street door, and saw nothing but a raging sea of fire. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z Almost before break of day we were in the saddle; and having passed the lava-blocks which bounded the camp, we came upon a level tract entirely composed of hard clay. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z The army was to move at break of day. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The ceremony, as he describes it, was as follows:— At break of day a row of boys, about fourteen years of age, stood facing a line of men in preparation for the national dance. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z He thus describes the fight at Boykin's Mill: One wailing bugle note—then at the break of day, With martial step and gay the army takes the way From Camden Town. Project Gutenberg book of Historical Romance of the American Negro 2011-02-11T03:00:26.280Z If there was another panther around, he did not show himself, and at the break of day the troop was once more on the way. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z At break of day, however, the aspect of the country began rapidly to improve. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z The bugle sounded at break of day and the whole camp was astir. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z He is dreaming of his play— How he rose at break of day, And he frolicked all the way On his ramble. The Boys' And Girls' Library 2011-02-06T03:01:02.953Z At the break of day little boys were seen issuing from the bakers' shops with baskets on their heads, loaded with bread, which they were about to carry to their usual customers. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z In this new world of horror and suffering the break of day, to all appearances, came from the west! His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z From the break of day Till the vesper-bell rings clear, Of grave he makes merry and hastens to bury His cares in the butt'ry bier! Familiar Faces 2011-01-26T03:00:30.173Z Then by the break of day the bugle sounds. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z The ground was champaign and fit for the Christians to take the advantage of them; and it was now break of day. A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 2011-01-20T03:00:07.377Z At the break of day they both arose, and Renzo prepared to depart. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z Let me experience Thy grace as a dew from the womb of the morning, and as the refreshing moisture that diffuses at the break of day, making the land fruitful. Morning and Evening Prayers for All Days of the Week Together With Confessional, Communion, and Other Prayers and Hymns for Mornings and Evenings, and Other Occasions 2011-01-19T03:00:21.137Z But wild animals do not wait for the actual appearance of the sun ere they shrink away to their lairs; the break of day, the dawning light, is the signal for their retreat. An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists 2011-01-19T03:00:17.237Z So we waited for the break of day. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z Two of the brigantines, which sailed that night with all their sails, by break of day had overshot the river of Panuco without seeing it. A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 2011-01-20T03:00:07.377Z After looking around, Renzo ascended the ladder, settled himself for the night, and slept profoundly until the break of day. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z No longer slept the king; but heavy hearted, he musing lay, till break of day. Fairy Tales From all Nations 2011-01-16T03:00:21.797Z All these expressions go to fix the time at what we call early dawn, or early twilight; after the break of day, but while the light is yet struggling with darkness. An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists 2011-01-19T03:00:17.237Z At break of day he summoned his host, the farmer, the cook, and the cook's boy, ordered them to slay, pluck, and roast directly all that bore comb or webbed foot. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z The doctor will be here at break of day—don't be alarmed, my comrade has gone to fetch him. The Children of Alsace Les Oberl?s 2011-01-16T03:00:19.697Z At the break of day he found himself near the Adda. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z Then mounting at the break of day Her milk-white palfrey, leaves her home Behind her, and away! away! Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z Beneath the shelter of our tent, we all slept soundly, like marmots, until break of day; when, my wife and I awaking, took counsel together as to future proceedings. The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island 2011-01-03T03:01:03.473Z This letter, which reached Kishlak before break of day, put the whole place in commotion. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z Possibly at the first break of day, feeling easier and hearing nothing of Ya-Bon, he risked taking a step or two. The Golden Triangle The Return of Ars?ne Lupin 2011-01-01T03:00:23.890Z If the departure of their master alone, at the break of day, had been regarded as extraordinary, his return was considered not less so. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z Take, oh, take those lips away, That so sweetly were forsworn,— And those eyes, the break of day, Lights that do mislead the morn. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z At break of day all was quiet, the wolves had gone to the woods. A Child of the Sea; and Life Among the Mormons 2010-12-30T03:00:27.140Z When Lady Rety left the attorney's room, Etelka made vain endeavours to sleep; at the break of day she hastened to inform her brother of the events of the night. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z Prayer at break of day was announced,* when Carathis and Vathek ascended the steps which led to the summit of the tower, where they remained for some time, though the weather was lowering and wet. Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale 2010-12-29T03:00:31.850Z Hast thou indulged in nectar of the flowers, Hast thou enjoyed the fragrance of the bowers, From evening until early break of day? Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z After all this, he enters the church, creeps under the altar, and making the Bible his pillow and the communion cloth his coverlet, remains there until the break of day. British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z Next morning, by break of day, our yägers were astir, and the first object upon which they rested their eyes was the river. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z One day he chanced to go a-hunting very early, even at break of day. Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi 2010-12-20T17:11:44.353Z The troop surrounded the house by break of day; but the bird was flown. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 This fight did last from break of day Till setting of the sun; For when they rung the evening-bell The battle scarce was done. Stories of the Olden Time (Historical Series—Book IV Part I) There in the thick porridge he sticks fast, and there Fergus's scullions find him at the break of day, with the faithful Bebo lamenting. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race I got my breakfast, put an extra lunch in my knapsack, and sat down and waited for the break of day. Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper Autobiography, experiences and observations of Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock during his fifty years of hunting and trapping. So the lily-like night-blooming cereus of the Bahamas opens its petals at sunset, and closes them at the break of day. The Story of Malta About break of day it was so calm that I could not pass the fleet or get back to Stonington. Journal of Voyages Containing an Account of the Author's being Twice Captured by the English and Once by Gibbs the Pirate... The break of day found them far down the shore and drawing near an encampment of friendly Indians. In Paths of Peril A Boy's Adventures in Nova Scotia At break of day, the child awoke, was very much ashamed to find himself discovered, and, fearing that he would be punished for his temerity, begged pardon. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom He came unannounced at Whitsuntide, on foot, with glowing cheeks, unwearied by a long march before break of day--a fine-grown young man. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales So with a yawn I went my way To seek the welcome downy, And slept, and dreamed till break of day Of Poltergeist and Fetch and Fay And Leprechaun and Brownie! Rhyme? And Reason? A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs At the break of day they stopped to refresh themselves; and the contents of Horse Shoe's wallet, unhappily reduced to a slender supply of provisions, were distributed amongst the party. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency For certain days the stones where you must lie Have in the hour before the break of day Been haunted. Two plays for dancers It was at break of day, just before we were ordered to 'stand to,' we were working in the first line of trenches, and a trench that was nothing more than a graveyard. The Irish at the Front At break of day the next morning, Octave knocked at the door of the two Bretons and informed them that the Emperor wished to see them. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century At break of day he accordingly rose and dressed himself. The Red Rat's Daughter At last, just at the break of day, they came to a clearing in the woods in which stood a cabin. A Daughter of the Union Sir Henry Clinton immediately detached a battalion of light infantry to secure the pass; and, advancing with his corps at the first break of day, possessed himself of the heights. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools To this end it had been decided to get well within striking distance of them at break of day. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising Before break of day must this be done. The White Shield There came three kings, ere break of day, All on Epiphanie; Their gifts they bare all rich and rare, All, all, Lord Christ, for Thee: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh are there, Where is the King? The Bible Story As the enemy passed the fort just before the break of day they were fired upon by the sentinel. The Journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York Continental Regiment from May 1 to October 3, 1779, in General Sullivan's Campaign Against the Western Indians With an Introduction, Copious Historical Notes, and Maps of the Battle-field of Newtown and Groveland Ambuscade Colonel Baum set out from camp at break of day on the 13th of August. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools He counted them at break of day, But when the sun set where were they? The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. The spot where we had encamped for the night may have been about eight miles from Tezcuco, which we left at break of day, and observed every military precaution as we passed along. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. And when he was gone up, and had broken the bread, and eaten, and had talked with them a long while, even till break of day, so he departed. The Bible Story Boyd and his party reached this town about at the break of day on the morning of the 13th, and found it abandoned. The Journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York Continental Regiment from May 1 to October 3, 1779, in General Sullivan's Campaign Against the Western Indians With an Introduction, Copious Historical Notes, and Maps of the Battle-field of Newtown and Groveland Ambuscade Festively she puts forth in trim array; As vigorous as a Lark at break of day: 1807. The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) Finally, one morning, before the break of day, Justin was awakened by a patrician and informed that the emperor was dead. Women of Early Christianity Having thus digressed for a short time I must return to Sandoval, who, after he had attended mass marched out with his troops from Tezcuco and arrived in front of Chalco by break of day. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. Too wild for restraint of any kind, he would vanish into the jungle at break of day to reappear now and then as silently as a black shadow. Brood of the Dark Moon Oft I had heard of Lucy Gray: And when I cross'd the wild, I chanced to see at break of day The solitary child. The Golden Treasury Selected from the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language and arranged with Notes From midnight till the break of day the snow had been falling. Toilers of the Sea "No; but such a fate may befall both of you if you do not let him go back to his family at break of day." Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 With break of day we again continued our march, and arrived about the hour of high mass, at a township which lay in the midst of this extensive morass. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. There he lay till the break of day. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read “There’s nothing like the first break of day in the mountains,” said Jeems. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine At break of day, the courtyard became empty. Toilers of the Sea At first we had no choice but to dive at the first sight of the destroyer suddenly appearing with the break of day. The Adventures of the U-202 An Actual Narrative The last fugitives had left the town with break of day: all was calm, silently awaiting the mysterious future. Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature, vol. 1 Even Froissart says that “he started at the break of day” and reached the ford “a little after sunrise.” Crécy Now, until the break of day, Through this house each fairy stray. Folk-lore of Shakespeare About thirty-six hours after this, just at break of day, as I was sitting at the tiller, I felt something strike my cheek. The Last Cruise of the Saginaw At break of day, as heavenward The Central Park policeman stared, Watching the gathering sunbeams there, A voice rang through the startled air, "Furtheruptown!" The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 3 May 1906 Before break of day, our battery took position behind breastworks, built by the Thirty-ninth New York Regiment. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Robin rose up early, Before the break of day; He flew to Jenny Wren's house, To sing a roundelay. The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Jr. But the fifer of Hardt did not return home that night; and as Albert could no longer restrain his desire to prosecute his journey, he saddled his horse at break of day. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. At the break of day the judges shall hold a criminal court; and as the murdered person was my son, Doctor Jacob Grenwitz will preside in my place. Specimens of German Romance Vol. I. The Patricians The ancient Mexican priest-astronomers marked three divisions of the night by burning incense in honor of certain stars, after dusk, at midnight and at break of day. The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations Wednesday, July 17.—Resumed our march soon after break of day, and entered Fairfax Court House, contrary to our expectations, towards one o’clock, at mid-day, the rebels having evacuated the town shortly before our entrance. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Rising one morning at break of day, I set out for Horseleap, to see once more, and for the last time, the humble home of my childhood. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas Albert was roused a little before break of day by the roll of drums, calling the little band to arms. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. Two hours ago a hasty order arrived for the soldiers to start immediately, and the colonel will also depart at break of day. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors It was the hour just before the break of day when, perhaps because the blood has not yet begun to circulate freely, the cold seems to have reached its maximum of strength. The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp Oft I had heard of Lucy Gray; And, when I crossed the wild, I chanced to see at break of day The solitary child. Graded Poetry: Third Year If they slept upon the waves, they must have overtaken us with arrowy swiftness at the break of day. The Pearl of India On Monday morning, at the break of day, all were ready, and soon regiment after regiment fell in line. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A. The governor, who believed that his adversary was in Brandenburg, at break of day, found the city in a general uproar, when having been informed of what had passed, he returned by forced marches. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors Most trappers are on the trail by break of day. The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp At length towards the break of day his soul became calmer, and the images his fancy formed grew clearer, and more lasting. Henry of Ofterdingen: A Romance. Adam's Peak, in the shape of a perfect cone, had been in view from the deck since the break of day, half lost in the far-away sky. The Pearl of India The Knowles girls themselves had risen at break of day and walked the distance steadfastly, like two of the three Fates: who would make the third, to cut the thread for their enemy's disaster? Strangers and Wayfarers The above cut represents the fate in store for those great pests of Southern society—the carpet-bagger and scallawag—if found in Dixie's Land after the break of day on the 4th of March next. Ku Klux Klan Its Origin, Growth and Disbandment He gets up at the break of day, and he works like the devil after a Christian. Checkers A Hard-luck Story The blacksmith’s grandfather, his father, himself, his three sons, and two daughters, had seen this midnight apparition rise out of the pond, and return to it before the break of day. Wanderings in South America Your horse would doubtless have escaped me, and would have galloped riderless to Stirling; your body would have been found by break of day, and we but a few hours’ march from Stirling. A Prince of Good Fellows Now we had a tune to our early rising, a doleful tune, a tune set to the deepening mist, the heaving sea, at dismal break of day. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea Faithfully, as meekly, you have toiled all night; and at break of day caught much. Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 A few only were left, 'like stars at break of day,' the discourse and the ale were growing sweeter; but Mouncey, Hazlitt, and a man named Wells, alone remained. Old and New London Volume I Little Lizzie, thoughtful, earnest, Springing up at break of day, Thinks she heard the angels whisper Softly, as she knelt to pray. Mother Truth's Melodies Common Sense For Children Sleep came to him only fitfully, and he was glad when break of day brought a change. Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance From break of day all hands were busy getting the anchors cleared and the cables ranged. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea One wailing bugle note,— Then at the break of day, With Martial step and gay. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War When the shades of night and the hours of sleep were come, these wild remembrances took the form of wilder dreams, which vexed and scared his slumbers till break of day. The Red Moccasins A Story It was just the faint break of day when he came to, the cold air of the morning having brought him to himself. Facing Death The Hero of the Vaughan Pit. A Tale of the Coal Mines We were off at break of day in motor trucks with a reel cart of telephone wire hitched on behind. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" Then wilt thou not, at least till break of day, Return to rest at home? The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature General Osterhaus told the colored troops the night previous to the attack that at break of day they had to charge and take Spanish Fort. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War “He counted them at break of day, And when the sun set, where were they?” he quoted. The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall Or, Great Days in School and Out With the break of day the schooner was hove-to, and the signal for a pilot shown. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) At break of day, having hired a horse from him, I hastened forward to Dunkeld, where he told me Mackay had encamped the day before, on his way to defend the Pass of Killicrankie. Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters Lucy Gray Oft I had heard of Lucy Gray; And, when I crossed the wild, I managed to see at break of day The solitary child. Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 If this fail, at break of day, I can show you a better way. The Lord of Misrule And Other Poems He had vanished “like a ghost at break of day,” and like a ghost he returned, calling at once on his friend in Warwick Crescent. The Brownings Their Life and Art They heard the surf a-roaring before the break of day; But ’twas only with the peep of light we saw how ill we lay. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) Accordingly, he requested the hostler of the hostel where he had taken his bed, to which his day's hard journey early inclined him, to have his horse in readiness before break of day. Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters Little flowers that open gay, Peeping forth at break of day, In the garden, hedge, or plain, Have more reason to be vain. Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 If this fail, at break of day, There remains a better way. The Lord of Misrule And Other Poems The following morning, at break of day, An orderly dragoon did come this way: 'Holloa! holloa! Notes and Queries, Number 233, April 15, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc In the morning, at break of day, Alexander commenced his march down to the plain. Alexander the Great Makers of History "Every one of them is double," said the man, "save only one, the which is paid for by a young man that goes off at break of day and who is already asleep." Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters "The etiquette of this yacht requires its owner first to say 'good morning' when he comes up at break of day," he grinned at me accusingly. Wings of the Wind It was at break of day, Well I remember it,— The first note that I heard, A magical undertone, Sweeter than any bird —Or so it seemed to me— And my tears ran wild. The Lord of Misrule And Other Poems What word could answer but farewell, From thee, O happy spirit, that couldst steal So quietly from this world at break of day? Collected Poems Volume Two Phoebe, Phoebe! let them sing for aye, Calling him to labor at the break of day. Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 2, No. 3 September 1897 The dead are coming back again, the years are rolled away In Sherwood, in Sherwood, about the break of day. Collected Poems Volume One Our steeds have been resting, and many miles may be placed between us and London ere break of day. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China. John Whopper The Newsboy No oaths on Scripture and Holy Cross this break of day! The "Adventurers of England" on Hudson Bay A Chronicle of the Fur Trade in the North (Volume 18 of the Chronicles of Canada) At the break of day he hastened, in strange agitation, to the cave; but it was empty, the stranger was gone. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France All his merry thieves Answer as the bugle-note shivers through the leaves, Calling as he used to call, faint and far away, In Sherwood, in Sherwood, about the break of day. Collected Poems Volume One At break of day the forest, which a few hours previously had been the scene of the terrors which I have described, was again tranquil and silent. Adventures in the Philippine Islands So waking there he sat upright And looked around, but nought could see And heard but song-birds' melody, For that was the first break of day. The Earthly Paradise A Poem With the break of day the bells awoke in the church towers throughout the old city, and began to peal forth their noisy reminder of the virility of the Holy Catholic faith. Carmen Ariza Some watched from break of day into the night. The Fairy Changeling and Other Poems The night-blooming cereus abounds, opening just at sunset, and closing again at break of day. Due South or Cuba Past and Present I found myself at the break of day miles from our mansion, lying beneath an aged oak. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 4 October 1848 At the break of day, she made her re-appearance southeast of Nantucket. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons As a fay at break of day, Little One has flown away, On the stroke of fairy bell— When and whither, who can tell? A line-o'-verse or two The following morning, at break of day, he arose and went on tiptoe to the door of Father Griffen's room. A Romance of the West Indies At the break of day we arrived at a little village on the coast of Jesso, where they placed us in several smaller boats, which they drew along the shore by means of ropes. Hair Breadth Escapes Perilous incidents in the lives of sailors and travelers in Japan, Cuba, East Indies, etc., etc. I hear the birds of morning call, I see the break of day! Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. The morrow is come, and at break of day, 'Fore the altar, the abbot, in holy array, Is joining the Palmer's and Gertrude's hands,— But, in sudden amazement the holy man stands! The Baron's Yule Feast: A Christmas Rhyme And of this I soon made sure: I felt of her, just before the break of day, discovering, but with no selfish perturbation, that she was 318 exhausted. The Cruise of the Shining Light I said to him that I could not explain the mystery of my three widowhoods; that my hand could belong to no one, and that he must leave the house at break of day. A Romance of the West Indies From sunset until the break of day, numerous watchmen went the rounds with lanterns, and struck the hours with a couple of sticks. Hair Breadth Escapes Perilous incidents in the lives of sailors and travelers in Japan, Cuba, East Indies, etc., etc. The next, next morn at break of day The bride arrives with her friends so gay. The Serpent Knight and other ballads I set forth at break of day to find a clear-looking place in the river: for as I was to be presented to his highness, I could not afford to forego any advantages. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 "Why, you shall say, at break of day, 'Sail on! sail on! sail on! and on!'" Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia being a concordance of choice tributes to the great Genoese, his grand discovery, and his greatness of mind and purpose At break of day they commenced their march. King Philip Makers of History It was now nearly night, and when Ned awoke it was just before the break of day, and so dark, that he was unable to make any start towards home until light. The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. It must suffice to say, that the party eventually secured their retreat without loss of life; and by break of day they were on a mountainous ridge many leagues from Iximaya. Memoir of an Eventful Expedition in Central America Resulting in the Discovery of the Idolatrous City of Iximaya, in an Unexplored Region; and the Possession of two Remarkable Aztec Children, Descendants and Specimens of the Sacerdotal Caste, (now nearly extinct,) of the Ancient Aztec Founders of the Ruined Temples of that Country, Described by John L. Stevens, Esq., and Other Travellers. At last, soon after the break of day, there came the same shrill whistle which had frightened him so much on the previous day; and, soon after, the train stopped at Miles City. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales At the break of day she made her reappearance southeast of Nantucket. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources The remaining men capable of bearing arms, but thirteen in number, then hastened through the forest, guided by Rocket, and arrived an hour before the break of day at the encampment of the Indians. King Philip Makers of History Just after the break of day on June 7, 1915, a British monoplane was returning from a scouting trip over Belgium. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War A disagreeable duty I had to perform occurred one morning just at break of day. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 “Just at the break of day,” said Old Mother West Wind, “as Mr. Sun was coming up from behind the Purple Hills.” Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales Provided with a horse, I continued my journey at break of day, entering now the province of Ladak, or Little Thibet. The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ The Original Text of Nicolas Notovitch's 1887 Discovery To witness the break of day in the country is indeed a luxury to which the inhabitants of cities are strangers. Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 In that old ivied manse exists A scholar, wrinkled, bent, and gray, His student lamp gleams through the mists And twinkles on till break of day. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland By the break of day, the army was again in motion, De Soto himself taking the lead, with one hundred horse and one hundred foot. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots Only at each change, and seven times since break of day, had they changed horses. The Traitors When Ceadmon ceased, Thus spake the Man Divine: 'At break of day Seek out some prudent man, and say that God Hath loosed thy tongue; nor hide henceforth thy gift.' Legends of the Saxon Saints “From his brimstone bed at break of day, A-walking the Devil is gone, To visit his snug little farm the Earth, And see how his stock goes on.” 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 It was Regnfred, the King’s son, Through the green wood rode his way; And there met him a little stranger lad, About the break of day. Tord of Hafsborough and Other Ballads Sleep—and at break of day I will come to thee again. Phebe, the Blackberry Girl Uncle Thomas's Stories for Good Children Every morning, on his perch in the hen-house, he would waken and crow before the break of day. Bobby of Cloverfield Farm The camel kneels at break of day To have his guide replace his load; Then rises up anew to take The desert road. Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul So at break of day the camp was struck. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens Morning came at last, and the scouts were up with the break of day. The Banner Boy Scouts Snowbound A Tour on Skates and Iceboats When everybody had gone to bed, she went downstairs and hid herself, until break of day, in a recess in the entrance-hall. The Frontier He then lay down again, wishing earnestly for the break of day. The Wreck on the Andamans At break of day, however, the French admiral sent down a ship which took her in tow, for her other mast had fallen during the night, and succeeded in taking her in safety to Rochefort. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson "The next morning, by break of day, the signal of battle was set out in Brutus' and Cassius' camp, which was an arming scarlet coat." The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar Hospitality had never been shown more liberally than it was that night, but ere the break of day Le Roi had gone—never to return to the glen in propri� person�. Our Home in the Silver West A Story of Struggle and Adventure However some time after, one morning about break of day, a fiery pillar of a bloody colour seemingly about two yards long, was seen hanging above that house. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies There were taps at the window, there were knocks at the door—and it was as yet scarcely the break of day! A Budget of Christmas Tales by Charles Dickens and Others His wisemen assembled at break of day, And stood by the throne in solemn array. Harper's Young People, November 4, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly At break of day they again concealed themselves, and rested between the roots of an ancient cypress. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier I wandered about until I came upon an old guano-house, and crawled into this and slept until the break of day. Tuskegee & Its People: Their Ideals and Achievements At break of day, having a prosperous north wind, the Spaniards bore down upon the English, but the English, to take advantage of the wind, turned westward. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls It is this live energy and enthusiasm which brings him out afield even before break of day, which leads him over hill and dale, mountain and valley, in his insatiable quest for the pictorial. Pictorial Photography in America 1920 In the same way Æneas and Dido repaired to a wood at break of day, after the attendants had surrounded it with a temporary fence, to enclose the game. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life They might look for the Matabili by the break of day; and, encumbered as they were with women, children, and cattle, their flight was too slow for safety. The Giraffe Hunters He rose at break of day, and surveyed until the darkness set in; and frequently his resting-place p. 299at night was the floor of some miserable hovel. Lives of the Engineers The Locomotive. George and Robert Stephenson With the break of day the weather cleared sufficiently to give them a glimpse of the land. The Red True Story Book They were careful to pass through the hostile MacLeod country at night, and at break of day arrived in Strath, the country of the Mackinnons. The True Story Book The hunters were astir at break of day and preparing for an early start. The Boy Chums in the Forest or Hunting for Plume Birds in the Florida Everglades Or Solitude Oft I had heard of Lucy Gray: And, when I crossed the wild, I chanced to see at break of day The solitary child. The Children's Garland from the Best Poets At break of day the Austrians commenced the attack, at first gently enough, afterwards more briskly, and at last with such fury, that the French were broken on all sides. Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. The death of her husband took place very early in the morning, the poisoning operations having been performed in the night, and having accomplished their final effect about the break of day. Nero Makers of History Series Casanova put on a look of inspiration, and said: 'Learn that at break of day the Holy Virgin appeared to me, and commanded me to forgive you. The True Story Book At break of day we found ourselves in a most dangerous situation, very near a reef of rocks. An interesting journal of Abner Stocking of Chatham, Connecticut detailing the distressing events of the expedition against Quebec, under the command of Col. Arnold in the year 1775 He is startled by what seems an untimely break of day, accompanied by a great gust of wind. The Wagnerian Romances The barometer mounted steadily all Sunday, so we resolved to start next morning at break of day. The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" These yellow thousands toiling from break of day to late at night do not seem human; yet each boat has its family life. The Critic in the Orient "She rose up early in the morning, Long before 'twas break of day." The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 6, June 1810 It was now two hours after the break of day, and they were cutting steps for themselves in the snow. The Vaudois of Piedmont A Visit to their Valleys At break of day all the people who inhabit them depart to fish or to cultivate their rice. Narrative of a Voyage to India; of a Shipwreck on board the Lady Castlereagh; and a Description of New South Wales The fight continued very furious from break of day till noon; indeed, about this time of the day the case was very dubious which party should conquer, or be conquered. Great Pirate Stories I accepted, and at break of day the next morning we started. Dangers of the Trail in 1865 A Narrative of Actual Events They would return tomorrow at break of day, but before sailing he wished to speak to the master on a matter of business. The Dead Command From the Spanish Los Muertos Mandan About the break of day the signal of rising was given by our visitors. Narrative of Richard Lee Mason in the Pioneer West, 1819 On the following morning, before break of day, he fastened his knapsack, took his wooden provision box in his hand, and went away among the sand-hills towards the coast path. What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales In the meantime Mike Connell, starting at the break of day, and walking briskly northward, reached the cove that still held Peveril's deserted camp that same afternoon. The Copper Princess A Story of Lake Superior Mines The cattle were driven in each morning at break of day, the same time as when on trail. Dangers of the Trail in 1865 A Narrative of Actual Events He waited until near break of day, and still the expected one did not return. Heroes and Hunters of the West Comprising Sketches and Adventures of Boone, Kenton, Brady, Logan, Whetzel, Fleehart, Hughes, Johnson, &c. At the break of day they were up again, and out of the barn, after leaving the key in the door. Chasing an Iron Horse Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War His- 56 - brain, in which was lodged a piece of German shell, seemed to reason, to become reasonable, with break of day. The Backwash of War The Human Wreckage of the Battlefield as Witnessed by an American Hospital Nurse Blacklille quickly swam to the land, But down to the bottom sank Hildebrand. p. 23On the Ting stood the damsel at break of day, Then heard she afar off Blacklille neigh. Brown William The Power of the Harp and Other Ballads The following morning we were up at break of day, and at just 5:30 on a lovely August morning the horses were brought to the door and both quickly mounted. Dangers of the Trail in 1865 A Narrative of Actual Events At break of day, on the 27th, Colonel Shepherd, wishing to dispatch an express to the nearest settlements for aid, sent a white man and a negro to bring in some horses. Heroes and Hunters of the West Comprising Sketches and Adventures of Boone, Kenton, Brady, Logan, Whetzel, Fleehart, Hughes, Johnson, &c. All his merry thieves Answer as the bugle-note shivers through the leaves: Calling as he used to call, faint and far away, In Sherwood, in Sherwood, about the break of day. Modern British Poetry The next morning, at break of day, he was awakened by a loud knocking at his door. Charles I Makers of History Night being come, they set sail again towards the land, and next morning, by break of day, were got directly over against the bar of the said lake. The Pirates of Panama or, The Buccaneers of America; a True Account of the Famous Adventures and Daring Deeds of Sir Henry Morgan and Other Notorious Freebooters of the Spanish Main Then out of the rising mist, for with the break of day a thin pall of vapour rose from the ice-flecked water, leapt two German torpedo-boats. The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War At break of day, after the druids had invoked the blessings of the gods, our tribe took up its march for its post in the battle. The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death And at break of day she set out hoping to find a bison. The Later Cave-Men But Houck’s party did not show up, and before break of day the camp of the trail herd outfit was broken. The Fighting Edge This continued very furious from break of day till noon; yea, about this time of the day the case was very dubious which party should conquer, or be conquered. The Pirates of Panama or, The Buccaneers of America; a True Account of the Famous Adventures and Daring Deeds of Sir Henry Morgan and Other Notorious Freebooters of the Spanish Main Next morning, at break of day, our friend Rosser essayed to blow "Reveille." A History of Lumsden's Battery, C.S.A. THE fair maid who, the first of May, Goes to the fields at break of day, And washes in dew from the hawthorn tree, Will ever after handsome be. The Nursery Rhyme Book Then he fell asleep and did not awake until the break of day. The Later Cave-Men At break of day Teenchy Duck found herself at her master's door. The Book of Stories for the Story-teller Thursday, October 18th.—They attend Synagogue at break of day in the house of their host. Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883 By forced marches, so as to outstrip any private intelligence that might have been sent from the capital, the avenging force reached the city a little before the break of day. Chinese Folk-Lore Tales At break of day I found myself attacked by four of the enemy's squadron,—three ships and a frigate,—which had pursued the same course. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I The beat of drum at break of day, when night duties cease. 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 the morning of the 8th of July, at break of day, we took the route for Senegal. 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. At break of day, in spite of the cold, they will gather in large flocks at some spring to drink and bathe. Birds of the Rockies Only the day before yesterday, this summons came to us to have our children ready by to-morrow morning at break of day. Chinese Folk-Lore Tales What will the fishers do, When at the break of day They seek the pretty boats they left Moored in the quiet bay? Two Little Travellers A Story for Girls The hours drag by with scarcely moving footsteps, and before the turn of night comes, one is apt to believe the break of day is at hand. Camp-fire and Wigwam But once, as he hastened by at break of day, whom should he meet but Sylvan, the squire's son, setting out with a couple of terriers to hunt for weasels. Fifty-Two Stories For Girls For if the traps were set in the jungle and trustfully confided to its care until the break of day, the ants would leave a beautifully cleaned skeleton, intact, all unnecessarily entrapped. Edge of the Jungle I slept but little all night; and at break of day I made all our powder and beef to be carried aboard. Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages His feeling is 'now or never'; for he knew this to be the most critical position of his whole route; unless he could get past it before break of day his case was hopeless. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America At break of day we saw the islands which we have called the Pescadores, lying six miles to the eastward; whilst those which had risen on our horizon the preceding evening had wholly disappeared. A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 Weary and pale, he could not sleep; but left his bed hurriedly, and went out to pace the garden till break of day. Emily Brontë Gentlemen, I invite you to hunt with me to-morrow at break of day! A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg With break of day we continued our voyage; but the weather, hitherto so fine, now became very gloomy. A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26. Vol. 1 “Why you shall say at break of day: ‘Sail on! sail on! sail on! sail on!’” Graded Memory Selections During the night we had the benefit of the full moon; we then carried but little sail; but at break of day we again set all our top-sails. A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 The night passed somehow, however, and with the break of day we marched into Frere, to find our waggons and obtain food. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland They looked at it, felt of it, spread their old blankets on the neat carpet, and slept there till near the break of day. Detailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865 At length we obtained from the boat, sent off to us at break of day with provisions, an explanation of this enigma. A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26. Vol. 1 Rose Mary, who has sinned with her lover, is bidden to look in the beryl and learn where lurks the ambush that waits to take his life as he rides at break of day. Recollections of Dante Gabriel Rossetti On the following morning we broke up our camp at break of day, and, favoured by wind and tide, sailed swiftly forward in a direction almost due north. A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 On the following morning, ere the break of day, his horse was led forth, caparisoned, into the court of the convent, and Pelistes appeared in complete armor. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, June 1844 Volume 23, Number 6 They waited eagerly for the first break of day to see where they were. Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power Next morning, by break of day, the shepherd, with many of his neighbors, set out to look for the child; but after a day of searching, he returned to his home, disappointed. Anecdotes of Animals At the break of day, Daniel had decided to return by way of Schwabach, both for the sake of variety and because this was the shorter route. The Goose Man He accompanied her home; and it was near break of day when, exhausted and alone, she again retired to her chamber. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 Before break of day he got up, and went away. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 347, September, 1844 At break of day matters look a little better. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure He tossed his head on his pillow—turned from side to side—sat up and lay down again at intervals, until the break of day. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 54, No. 338, December 1843 She kept going about the streets in this fashion until break of day. The Goose Man For a vision came to my lonely bed, And that vision bade me flee; And I must away, ere break of day, O'er the hills to the south countrie. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 At break of day he was up and away, and until afternoon he sped toward the south in the long running walk which frontiersmen and Indians could maintain for hours with ease. The Border Watch A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand But to prevent if possible further down the line another such holocaust as took place here, our men started at break of day on a forced march towards Koomati Poort. With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back Pressing this into his service, and disposing himself and his burden safely within, he paddled down the stream, hoping to reach the Mississippi and drift down to the city front before break of day. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality His head lay on her breast; he was seized with convulsions of grief that would not let him go until break of day. The Goose Man At the break of day, restless as ever, he was off again. The Great White Tribe in Filipinia Rise from thy bed at break of day, And to the Gods due worship pay. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse At break of day I sent my comrades forth to bring the body of Elpenor from the palace. Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca Adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece They looked at it, felt of it, and then spread their old blankets on the neat carpet and slept there till near the break of day. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality He introduced Dorothea to a number of his friends, and these brought their girl friends along, and they all sat in the Nassau Cellar till break of day. The Goose Man Robin rose up early, at the break of day; He flew to Jenny Wren’s house, to sing a roundelay. Aunt Kitty's Stories One morn, to bathe, at break of day To the fair stream he took his way. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse The Philippines, or the Manillas, as they were called, had been almost reached, and it was expected that Mindanao would be sighted at break of day off the starboard bow. Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate Mounting our horses by break of day, after an early breakfast, we ride on with the wind in our faces, and at length discover across the plain a number of dark objects moving slowly. The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America As for himself, he was on horseback at break of day, and before any one had risen in the castle he had ridden several leagues. Hortense Makers of History Series When the world's asleep, I awake and weep, Deeply sighing, say, "Come, O break of day, Lead my feet in my beloved's way." The Lowest Rung Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy Next morning, at the break of day, he resolutely attacked the enemy's camp and a bloody engagement ensued. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 By the break of day on the 26th the 5th Division on the right had secured several hours' rest. 1914 So they started for home at break of day. On the Tree Top Though silent all, rare revelers they, Who leave you not till break of day. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume X (of X) The night is rendered hideous, and sleep well-nigh impossible, by the drumming, fifing, and shouting of the revellers, kept up till break of day. Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 The news had gone forth the night before that they had returned, and every man of the Vailima force was at his post at break of day. The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson At break of day I hurried down, To gather them with care; Yet nought I saw but buttercups And daisies lying there. Chatterbox, 1906 He was out with his rifle at break of day. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands Next morning we were up by the earliest break of day, and had the pleasure of witnessing a beautiful phenomenon in the sunrise. The Desert Home The Adventures of a Lost Family in the Wilderness Next morning, by break of day, the shepherd, accompanied by a band of his neighbours, set out in search of his child; but after a day of fatigue, he was obliged to return home disappointed. A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals Next morning at break of day the sentence was carried into execution, and Mary and her father were conducted from the prison. The Basket of Flowers At break of day the soul thinks itself well, thinks itself firmer, and at once takes occasion of this fleeting energy to forget God. En Route He received a commission to start for Siena by break of day; and, besides this, he carried away with him from the council-chamber a written guarantee of his immunity and of his retention of office. Romola She loved upon the balcony To anticipate the break of day, When on the pallid eastern sky The starry beacons fade away, The horizon luminous doth grow, Morning's forerunners, breezes blow And gradually day unfolds. Eugene Oneguine [Onegin] A Romance of Russian Life in Verse The king, with hosts of fighting men Rode forth at break of day; Ah! never gleamed the sun till then On such a proud array. The Book of Humorous Verse The Count and his family were just on the eve of leaving for Eichbourg, and next morning at break of day all was bustle in the castle, preparing for their departure. The Basket of Flowers Though silent all, fair revelers they, Who leave you not till break of day! Aladdin & Co. A Romance of Yankee Magic See about the two mules to-night, and be ready to set off with them at break of day, and wait for me at Trespiano.” Romola The break of day she doth not see, But sits in bed with air depressed, Nor on the letter yet hath she The image of her seal impressed. Eugene Oneguine [Onegin] A Romance of Russian Life in Verse From his brimstone bed at break of day A walking the Devil is gone, To look at his snug little farm of the World, And see how his stock went on. The Book of Humorous Verse To fairyland, to fairyland, Who seeks may find the way, oh, And we shall see the fairies dance Before the break of day, oh! The Story-teller He thought that they might have encamped not far off, so as to attack the station at break of day. Taking Tales Instructive and Entertaining Reading At break of day we commenced our return journey. In the Wilds of Africa Such fleeting fancies Dreamland lends to pass the time away Until the railway journey ends, just at the break of day. Abroad Thus prepared for the worst, he sallied out on tiptoe, intending to mount guard at the missionary’s door, and return to his own proper couch before the break of day. Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader Before the break of day, these noble leaders and 10,000 of their faithful followers, in Paris that night, are ruthlessly slaughtered. The Choctaw Freedmen and The Story of Oak Hill Industrial Academy Tom went to his hut, promising to be ready to start again at break of day. Taking Tales Instructive and Entertaining Reading On the 23rd, soon after break of day, the ships being all placed in their stations, the admiral gave the signal for beginning the cannonade; and now the guns opened with a furious fire. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea They had lost sight of land and given themselves up for lost when, at break of day, they saw an island not far off. A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole At break of day he rose from his comfortable bed, and kneeling down, said his prayers as he had been wont to do at his mother’s knees when a child. The Rival Crusoes Leaving two guns to guard the camp, at break of day on the 24th he marched from Hyderabad upon Dubba, which was eight miles north-west of that city. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign At break of day, a dozen or more horsemen started off, dividing, so as to get round the pasture. Taking Tales Instructive and Entertaining Reading The next morning we were up before break of day, and mounted on some small horses, almost hid by their gaily-coloured saddle-cloths and trappings. Old Jack And hurry back by the break of day; By break of day, through dale and down, And bring me the news from Slumbertown. The Posy Ring A Book of Verse for Children And The Romany Rye opens calmly with: “I awoke at the first break of day, and, leaving the postillion fast asleep, stepped out of the tent.” Lavengro The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest, Vol. 2 (of 2) They heard the surf a-roaring before the break of day;5 But 'twas only with the peep of light we saw how ill we lay. The Ontario High School Reader At break of day, we heard the voice of our masters, ordering us to gather together the camels and load them. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. We dropped anchor under the lee of a little island in the Boco Chico, but our engines were throbbing again by break of day. The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure Lucy Gray Oft I had heard of Lucy Gray; And, when I crossed the wild, I chanced to see at break of day The solitary child. The Posy Ring A Book of Verse for Children We started at break of day and didn't get home till after sunset and then had to dine at the old Fort and witness a Kachin Pwé in the moonlight till the small hours. From Edinburgh to India & Burmah A wind blew out of the east-sou'-east And boomed at the break of day. The Ontario High School Reader Our situation had been thus perilous during the night; nevertheless at break of day we had the satisfaction of finding none amissing. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. With the break of day let us come together again. King of the Jews A story of Christ's last days on Earth Last night I sought a stack of hay, where slumber's fetters bound me, and at the cold, bleak break of day a husky farmer found me. Rippling Rhymes "The above cut represents the fate in store for those great pests of Southern society--the carpet-bagger and scalawag--if found in Dixie's land after the break of day on the 4th of March next." History of the United States, Volume 4 "Why, you shall say, at break of day:15 'Sail on! sail on! sail on! and on!'" The Ontario High School Reader On the morning of the 8th of July at break of day, we took the route for Senegal. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. It was scarcely break of day; the sun was just showing signs of rising for his daily task. The Boy Scout Treasure Hunters The Lost Treasure of Buffalo Hollow Twice before the break of day I had saved him from a similar fate. At the Point of the Sword There blooms no bud in May Can for its white compare With snow at break of day, On fields forlorn and bare. The Listeners and Other Poems In this long interval, between the break of day and the complete sunrise, it seems to the dullest observer as if nature were standing wrapt in adoration of the great Creator. Life of Schamyl And Narrative of the Circassian War of Independence Against Russia At break of day, all those who had Christian slaves joined us, and we all proceeded on our march for the interior parts of the country, where the families of our respective masters resided. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. A cement maker advertises that his cement is strong enough to mend the break of day. The New Pun Book The welcome sound came at break of day, and we moved out quickly, abandoning the battlefield to our active and vigorous foes. At the Point of the Sword He, therefore, by a forced march, proceeded towards that place during the whole night, and was close to it by break of day. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs On the morrow, ere it was dawn, they arose and arrayed themselves; and at break of day they were in the meadow. King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls "Fly with your slaves," said he, "whilst I gather together some of ours, and at break of day we will proceed on our march to regain our habitation." Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. Wrapping round her the rich folds of her violet-tinged mantle, she leaves her couch before the break of day, and herself yokes her two horses, Lampetus and Phaethon, to her glorious chariot. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome At midnight we set sail; and by break of day we had already lost sight of the gulf of Spezzia, and of the majestic scenery which surrounds it. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I We had little sleep, and started before break of day, without having been observed by them. The Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North America and Frequent Excursions Among the North-West American Indians, In the Years 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823. The next morning, by break of day, Grasshopper had all of his young warriors under arms and ready for a fight. The Indian Fairy Book From the Original Legends At break of day, we discovered a hamlet that seemed to promise a very pleasant dwelling. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. IN the merry month of May, In a morn by break of day, With a troop of damsels playing Forth I went forsooth a-maying. English Songs and Ballads We marched almost all night, as the Emperor was desirous of reaching Fontainbleau at break of day. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I With the break of day the Indians opened fire, but after a hard fight we drove them off and made our way into the camp. Old Rail Fence Corners The A. B. C's. of Minnesota History The page pursued his course with further molestation, and arrived at the Moslem camp before the break of day. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, May 1844 Volume 23, Number 5 Thursday, 17th.—Great noise of jackdaws under my vaulted roof at break of day, they having mustered up courage to return to their nests there during the night. Byeways in Palestine This fight did last from break of day Till setting of the sun: For when they rang the evening bell, The battle scarce was done. English Songs and Ballads |
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