| 单词 | gentle breeze |
| 例句 | There were tall pines, the kind with no limbs until very close to the top, with a gentle breeze sighing in them, but not too much low brush. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z When he slashed at Akhlys, the sword just floated across her like a gentle breeze. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z No: it was the greenness of the lawn, the sharp lines of white mortar between the bricks, the rustle of the maple leaves in the gentle breeze, the very breeze itself. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Night noises closed in all around them, crickets and a gentle breeze, leaves bumping into each other on their branches. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z All was silent except for the soft rustling of the page in the gentle breeze. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z All around me, sunflowers swayed in the gentle breeze, nodding their broad brown heads. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z A gentle breeze carried the smell of spring turned to summer—fresh-cut grass, the ocean, and wildflowers newly bloomed. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The air is cool and dry, and butterflies twirl by on a gentle breeze. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Never-theless there was a sense of openness, a feel of a gentle breeze moving lightly about, that kept the darkness from being oppressive. A Wrinkle in Time 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He waved his whole body back and forth in place, like a round little willow tree bending in a gentle breeze. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Nevertheless there was a sense of openness, a feel of a gentle breeze moving lightly about, that kept the darkness from being oppressive. A Wrinkle in Time 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z A gentle breeze surrounded me, and I felt its pressure only, not its temperature. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The air was thick with them, fluttering yellow from the branches; for there was a warm and gentle breeze blowing softly in the valley, and the reeds were rustling, and the willow-boughs were creaking. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Sunlight streamed in through the windows, and from time to time a gentle breeze lifted the curtains. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z There was a gentle breeze and I could hear the leaves moving over my head. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The figure fell and crumpled among the blue flowers of the mountain-side, but now there was a gentle breeze at this height too and the parachute flopped and banged and pulled. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z A cool, gentle breeze blew boiling small clouds of dust as my mother, Maria slung loosely about her back, swept the stoop with a grass broom. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z It was not the gentle breeze that cooled her. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z We stand and look at it for a time, too, in the spring sunshine, among the live oaks and the cedars swaying in a gentle breeze. In Warrenton, Va., the Mosby Museum illuminates the Gray Ghost Walk it off by the path along the marina, preferably at sunset on an evening with a gentle breeze, enjoying all that remains of this short summer. Happy Hour: Le Grand Bistro offers a grand view 2011-08-31T21:38:58Z It is “a completely pure, platonic act. I simply possess a great love for that name inside of me, secretly. Like a gentle breeze wafting over a meadow.” Eight Ways of Looking at Haruki Murakami 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Out on the water, his passenger’s neuronal activity resolved into a pleasing if possibly illusory tableau of blue sky, gentle breeze and cawing sea gulls. Daniel Dennett, Author of ‘Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking’ 2013-04-29T21:49:23Z On a hot day, the river kept the park cool and clement, and there were gentle breezes with a whiff of salt in the air. Review | An artificial island with a real upside 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z When another character gets goose bumps, “her skin contracts in gentle breezes, as if it’s afraid of losing its grip on the body underneath.” Debut Stories From Clare Sestanovich, Brenda Peynado and Choi Eunyoung 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z When paired with prosecco — as well as the gentle breeze and breathtaking views — the fruity, sharp and slightly gritty bite was perfect. From Iceland to Italy, a Wisconsinite cheesehead's guide to European cheese 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z But as we walked to breakfast around 8am, there was barely a cloud in the sky and the wind was no more than a gentle breeze. Condor moments: trekking in Patagonia 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z It’s not just the Rainier views and the gentle breeze, but also the fact that there’s still light out at 9 p.m. 10 best places to get an outdoor drink this summer 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z From outdoor stages the sounds of psychedelic and country rock wafted on a gentle breeze. Bumbershoot 2014: The last word 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z Calder’s carefully balanced mobiles floating on gentle breezes and the whirling, carnival-style prestidigitation of Duchamp’s optical Rotoreliefs bear scant resemblance to each other. 'Kinesthesia' exhibit in Palm Springs spotlights kinetic art in breathtaking new dimensions 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z The cemetery was profoundly soothing, positioned on a peninsula, the glassy bay spreading out on three sides, the sound of the tide nibbling at the shore, and a gentle breeze cutting through the trees. Only in Madagascar 2010-12-20T09:00:32Z This year, many people expressed gratitude for the gentle breezes and sunshine, a welcome reprieve from the torrential rainstorms of past years. There’s Only One Warren Buffett 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z Mellow sun and a gentle breeze: The best weather in recent Lollapalooza memory greets early arrivers, as does a smarter arrangement of food vendors, which are now lined up down Columbus Drive, affording easier access. Lollapalooza Day 1 in review 2011-08-06T06:57:00Z You start a rumor and watch as the falsehood wafts on a gentle breeze, he sings, passing into people’s ears, and then out their mouths. Trump Has Changed a Night at the Opera, Too 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z With highly ornamented lines reminiscent of Hindustani singing, Esmail wove textures that seemed like the musical equivalent of translucent silk, rustling in a gentle breeze. Review | Imani Winds quintet warms up a frigid evening 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z The fierce heat recedes in the oxymoron of "cool fire", and is followed by the effect of a gentle breeze with that little rhythmical tremor, "tempered with". Poem of the week: Bethsabe's Song by George Peele 2010-10-11T10:37:00Z The skyline and a gentle breeze are the perfect segue from dessert. Dinner cruise on the Potomac: A moveable feast with unbeatable views Once at the top, bathed in sunshine, cooled by gentle breezes and dazzled at the infinitely variable blue colorings of Clew Bay spread below, we paused for reflection, our sandwiches and the waterless latrine. Climbing the summits of Irish literature The dogwoods planted alongside the road in Virginia and Tennessee were singing in full April splendor, their welcoming pink blooms tilting in the gentle breeze and pointing south toward our destination. Three Musical Notes, 1,848 Miles and a Lifetime of Memories 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z In one tower room flyers and banners collected from Tahrir Square waft in gentle breezes. In Transit: Outside of Paris, a Castle Hosts Contemporary Art and More 2011-07-24T10:00:26Z From here, palm-dotted terraced gardens and lawns lead down to the beach, where bright-white cabanas, their diaphanous curtains billowing in the turquoise sea’s gentle breezes, await. Now Is the Time to Visit This New Hotel in Greece 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z Surrounded by sunlight, flowers and gentle breezes, Jeanne dwells in a vision of happiness. Review: Indelible Heartbreak, Moment to Moment, in ‘A Woman’s Life.’ 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z The video was filmed in slow motion, so it seems as if the children are swaying in a gentle breeze. Israel Gaza: Father loses 11 family members in one blast 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Painted at Carnoustie in Angus in 1918, Children Wading depicts two young girls paddling along the water's edge on a warm summer's day, with a toy boat bobbing along behind them in a gentle breeze. Painting stolen in art heist more than 30 years ago returned to Glasgow museum 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The yellow and blue of Ukrainian flags whip above each grave in the gentle breeze - there are hundreds of them. ‘Dying by the dozens every day’ - Ukraine losses climb 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z A gentle breeze wafted the smell of wet grass through the air. ‘Tough, nasty relentless:’ Zach Thomas ran through blocks and doubt during a Hall of Fame career 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The silence was broken by chirping birds, the gentle breeze and the gurgling of water flowing into a stream that feeds the Machias River, where endangered Atlantic salmon return. They envision the world’s tallest flagpole in this Maine town. Instead of uniting, it is dividing 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z As a gentle breeze rustled the oaks and chaparral, Hughes said she felt the sanctity of Oak Flat in every breath: “That spiritual divine breath. It’s just here. It pulsates here.” Oak Flat: a tract in Arizona sacred to some Native Americans but proposed as a giant copper mine 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Evening fell and the day’s gentle breeze died down, leaving the river as still as a tar pit. Leonardo’s Ferry Left High and Dry by Global Warming and Red Tape 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The forecast is currently mixed, with cloud isolated showers and a gentle breeze predicted for the morning. Everything you need to know about this year's London Marathon 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z In the photo, beachgoers lounge on the white sand, a gentle breeze barely ruffling the beach umbrellas. Should you go to Florida yet? The ethics of travel after a hurricane. 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z When I power it up, the cries of “I want Mama to do bedtime” fade away, replaced by the sounds of a gentle breeze and birds chirping. This Is Life in the Metaverse 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Saturday’s semifinal got underway shortly after 7 p.m. on a pleasant evening with a gentle breeze. With minimal theatrics, Nick Kyrgios marches into two Citi Open finals 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z Gone are the furious north winds that swept the snow sideways, replaced by gentle breezes from the south. Perspective | We declare winter over — make way for spring 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z As the group on campus sang and “BC Proud” flags fluttered in a gentle breeze, Santia Fields, 20, lost a battle to keep from crying. As small college community mourns, suspect held without bond in Bridgewater College officer killings 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z This time, for the rematch, goal posts didn’t sway and passes didn’t flutter and the winds evoked gentle breezes instead of swirling gusts. The A.F.C. East Is Still Josh Allen’s Division 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Businesses along the Main Street corridor had windows blown out, with portions of their siding flapping in a gentle breeze. ‘It’s just devastating’: Communities smashed by historic storms take stock of mass destruction 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z On Monday, there was a palpable sense of tension as journalists, TV trucks and activists gathered outside of the Glynn County Courthouse amid moss-draped trees and a gentle breeze off the nearby East River. Jury Selection Begins in Trial Over Ahmaud Arbery’s Killing 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z A gentle breeze from its open windows and antique ceiling fans cut the humid summer heat. Kolkata’s ‘Fairy Tale’ Trams, Once Essential, Are Now a Neglected Relic 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z The match got underway on an uncommonly cool August evening for Washington, 79 degrees, with a gentle breeze and no humidity to speak of. Rafael Nadal overcomes pain, rust and big-hitting Jack Sock to survive shaky Citi Open debut 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z A gentle breeze rustles the eucalyptus tree, its dark green foliage quivering under a cloudy Santa Ana sky. Why do cell towers in L.A. look like fake trees? 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z The second day of spring in Washington in 2021 was also a blue-sky, gentle breeze sort of 66 degrees. Second full day of spring seems even more springlike than first 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z The temperature is around 30C, kept in check by a gentle breeze rustling the leaves in the stately gum trees beside court 5. Australian Open 2021 day 11, semi-finals: Naomi Osaka v Serena Williams – live! 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z Wisps of smoke carried by a gentle breeze deliver smoked meat scents from the ceramic, kamado grill. Nurse practitioner’s food pics build social media following 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z The food that made him think of home and its gentle breeze. Perspective | Black chefs have overcome countless obstacles. This might be the hardest yet. 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z There, they transform into tiny motes of heat, only to be whisked away by a gentle breeze in the night, the memories they carried lost forever. Missing Memories of the Universe 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z A gentle breeze ruffled my hair and the trees. Opinion | The California dream is over. What comes next? 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z What remains of the village feels as if it’s on top of the world, isolated from the passage of time by gentle breezes and engulfed by waves of green hills all around. Arab wineries in Israel tell of the Palestinian struggle in each glass 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z The gentle breezes that dance through the town do not smell of burning flesh or smoldering ash. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, other Democrats need to remember Nazi atrocities in France 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z Proclamations about football teams made in the gentle breezes of June are worth as much as a 400-level end-zone ticket to the fourth preseason game, which is to say about $1.57. Perspective | If Redskins fans want a reason to believe, the defense can provide it 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z After a couple of minutes a gentle breeze cleared up the smoke. Opinion | A Battle in Falluja, Revisited 2019-05-25T04:00:00Z In fact, Doc Burns had been beaten and ill-treated by so many in his life—family and strangers alike—that by the time he arrived at Nickel all punishments were gentle breezes. “The Match” 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Early in our relationship, we walked to the beautiful suburb of Clifton for lunch; it was all dappled sunlight and gentle breeze. My funny valentine: standups on their most disastrous dates 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Used to the warm weather and gentle breezes of the NL West, Los Angeles hadn’t started a game this year in a temperature below 58. Dodgers go cold in Boston, then fall behind 2-0 to Red Sox 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z I’m extremely impressionable, and I’ll buy anything if there’s so much as a gentle breeze in the air suggesting I purchase the item. Things I might buy because I’m easily impressionable 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z I’ve often said that his voice reminded me of a gentle breeze blowing through cat tails. Classic Hollywood: For 30 years, Jim Cummings has brought Winnie the Pooh to life 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z “The secret storms of your wild youth/ Now just gentle breezes warm and faint.” Review: Snow Patrol returns with ambitious song collection 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z “If shortage of inventory is a headwind for housing, mortgage rates are a gentle breeze by comparison,” said Nela Richardson, chief economist at Redfin. What to Expect From the Housing Market This Spring 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z The gentle breezes rustling through the palm trees were matched in melodious beauty by the crash of the waves against the shore. Leave Jesus as he is 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z Our weekend kicks off with overcast skies, a gentle breeze and a high near 79. New York Today: A Cabby Tells All 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z Tennis fans will be pleased, sunshine and a gentle breeze will grace the courts today. New York Today: Rafael Nadal’s New York 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Her long hair is blowing back in a gentle breeze. Perspective | Louise Linton just spelled out her value system for you common folk 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z At the University City station, there was more space allotted than before and a pleasant atmosphere on a Tuesday among the gentle breezes and chirping birds. At rail station, commuters ‘date’ while they wait 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z Winds for the Louis Vuitton America's Cup qualifying races picked up in Bermuda's Great Sound from the gentle breezes which dominated the head-to-head racing on Thursday. New Zealand give Japan a foiling class in America's Cup win 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z It’ll be mostly sunny with a gentle breeze and a high near 61. New York Today: Free College, but With Caveats 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z A sparkling sun, gentle breeze and get this – a high of 77 – to start your week off right. New York Today: Passover, and Our Everyday Plagues 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z And it is like a gentle breeze on a summers day. 'As countries go it really is the golden ticket': readers on living in Norway 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z A gentle breeze rustled palm trees Wednesday as the president’s motorcade traveled from his Kailua vacation home to a nearby Marine Corps base gym. The Latest: Obama begins 5th day of vacation with workout 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z The air cool like that of a shady glade wafted by gentle breezes. The City Council That Never Sleeps. Its Members Gather Even During Summer Months. 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z Winds on the surface move at only about two miles per hour, similar to a gentle breeze on Earth. How Mountains Obscured by Venus’s Clouds Reveal Themselves 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z To soft music, they walked through woods, climbed a mountain and lifted off with imaginary wings, flying over an ocean, a gentle breeze on their faces. To manage the stress of trauma, schools are teaching students how to relax 2016-06-18T04:00:00Z Wearing a long, black-lace skirt, the slender conductor turned to her band and coaxed a gentle breeze of melody. Maria Schneider plays jazz from the heartland 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Sunday, with sunshine filling the stadium and a gentle breeze wafting off the Pacific Ocean just a few hundred yards away, the chant begins. As Baja resumes bullfighting, Mexicans debate: Is it an art form or a cruel, outdated ritual? 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z But by the time the actual chorus arrives, Bieber lets the production take over: All you hear is a cooing arpeggio that feels like a gentle breeze on your brain. 25 Songs That Tell Us Where Music Is Going 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z The scenery and tropical sunshine made it feel like a working vacation, and a gentle breeze off the tip of New Providence island only added to the relaxation. Paul Casey Grabs Share of Lead at World Challenge 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z The chill is gone: sunny today, with gentle breezes and a high of 50 degrees. New York Today: Ways to Give Thanks 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z High winds in the UK equate to a gentle breeze down here,” he says. Where is the world's windiest city? Spoiler alert: it's not Chicago 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z On a recent day, as a gentle breeze blew through the hulk of a half-constructed dwelling, the villagers clamored to tell an outsider of how their valley died. The Islamic State is making these Afghans long for the Taliban 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Sunny with a high of 82, less humid, with gentle breezes from the west. New York Today: Empty City 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z She walks towards me, the beads adorning her head and neck making soft clicking noises in the gentle breeze. The village where men are banned 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z With the soft, receptive greens, lush fairways and gentle breezes offering plenty of scoring opportunities, the leaders will be eyeing up their later rounds. Furyk leads surge of major champs at British Open 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z The sun’s beaming, the flags in the crowd are streaming in the gentle breeze and all that’s missing is the smell of pachouli oil. Glastonbury 2015 live: Burt Bacharach, Sleaford Mods, Adele and the build up to Kanye West 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z Sunny and warm again today, with a high of 83, and soft, gentle breezes by afternoon. New York Today: Restyled Turnstiles 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z On Saturday, conditions in Dannemora and surrounding areas were actually idyllic: warm sun, clear skies and a gentle breeze. In Search for Escapees, Voracious Bugs, Poisonous Plants and Muddy Woods 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z Mostly cloudy today, with a high near 77 and some gentle breezes. New York Today: Dusting Off a Forgotten Gem 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z The bird now appeared to be trapped on a branch of my neighbor’s tree, its wings limply hanging at its side, faintly moving in the gentle breeze. It's a Bird! Wait. 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z The sun’s beaming, the flags in the crowd are streaming in the gentle breeze and all that’s missing is the smell of pachouli oil. Glastonbury 2015 live: Burt Bacharach, Sleaford Mods, Adele and the build up to Kanye West 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z The day turned up Southern California perfect: sunny with temperatures in the 80s, gentle breezes, mountains glistening down on the backstretch. Shared Belief cruises to win $1-million Big Cap at Santa Anita 2015-03-07T05:00:00Z Did I mention that there is not one cloud in the sky, a gentle breeze and temps in the 40s atop El Capitan? Yosemite Climbers Make History With Free Climb Summit of El Capitan He played bogey-free in a gentle breeze, and it was just the start he needed. Palmer Opens With a 63 to Lead in Boston 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z Yet on a recent afternoon, with a gentle breeze rolling in from New Jersey, the sand was only lightly dotted with towels and bodies. A College Beach Party With a Twist, and More Than a Few Wrinkles 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z Soft clouds drift overhead, gentle breezes keep temperatures in the mid-70s. Watching the royals at the British Open Temperatures were around 80 with a gentle breeze, both highly unusual in Kansas in July. Hoey’s 64 gives him co-medalist at Public Links 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z The master suite flows out to the home's roof deck, built on top of the garage, where the family enjoys the gentle breezes that regularly come up from the Arroyo Seco wash. From kit house to Spanish Colonial Revival in South Pasadena 2014-07-12T04:00:00Z SOCHI, Russia — The sun shines brightly as a gentle breeze rustles palm trees along the shore. Sochi ready whatever the weather 2014-02-04T02:13:00Z Another beautiful day, with a high of 79, lots of sun and a gentle breeze. City Room: New York Today: Civic Duty 2013-08-15T10:27:30Z On a low table, they set up a small electric fan, perhaps 12 inches high, that swept back and forth, sending a gentle breeze across the grassy area where people were sitting. A Low-Tech Mosquito Deterrent 2013-07-15T17:43:27Z For Wenger this erraticism is a particular problem at this time of year, with the opened transfer window bringing in anything from a gentle breeze to a howling gale depending on results. Arsenal's Arsène Wenger needs to rediscover his Midas touch 2013-01-05T22:00:02Z It felt like September too, with the roof pulled back, a gentle breeze, abundant sunshine and renewed hope. Bears look more like their old selves 2012-12-24T03:30:00Z Against Italy our Ozil tornado was just a gentle breeze – and the rest was not up to much. Euro 2012 paper review: Italy hails Mario Balotelli with odd headline 2012-06-29T08:16:29Z Predict the weather based on the last two weeks of fair weather with gentle breezes towards the east. NC Makes Sea Level Rise Illegal 2012-05-30T16:15:00.237Z With the setting of the sun a gentle breeze sprang up from the nor'east, causing the hitherto almost motionless airship to sway as she fretted at her cable. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z When the leaves are just moving lazily the Weather Bureau calls it a light or gentle breeze, moving from 2 to 5 miles an hour. Reading the Weather 2012-04-19T02:00:27.487Z The shepherds are piping in the valleys, and a gentle breeze blows across the roof. Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z They had lighted a fire on the bare ground, and a gentle breeze drove the smoke across the arena. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z What tones are sweeter than those produced by the gentle breeze of heaven in passing over the strings of the Æolian Harp? The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z The schooner, late that afternoon, began to move slowly upward, with a gentle breeze, between the main shore and the long-extended margin of Fighting Island. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z The sky became overclouded, and the gentle breeze which had blown in the morning strengthened into a strong, boisterous wind. The Everlasting Arms 2012-03-22T02:00:37.327Z Softly swayed the feathered thatch in a gentle breeze, rustling through the surrounding cocoa-trees. Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian 2012-03-21T02:00:33.043Z We wandered along cool paths bordered with myrtle and laurel and cypress trees; the air was filled with the song of birds, and a gentle breeze bore to us the scent of the spring flowers. The Making of a Saint 2012-03-16T02:00:25.243Z However, the sea grew calm next day, and the warm sun came down on a sea rippled by a gentle breeze. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z Indeed, the wind had gone down to a gentle breeze, and the surface of the lake was tossing in thousands of merry little waves, their white crests sparkling in the sunlight. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z She is loaded with aromatics; and "filled with copious gifts and auspicious prayers" she sails away before a gentle breeze and is lost to sight. The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire 2012-03-11T03:00:13.983Z Light came into the room from three windows and before the gentle breeze white curtains billowed inward. Bruce of the Circle A 2012-03-06T03:00:27.120Z Sometimes, through the din of activity, she would whistle — not a loud screech, but a gentle breeze of a tweet. John Orozco: From the Bronx to London as a Top Gymnastic Hopeful 2012-03-03T02:25:40Z A gentle breeze, laden with fragrance, came from the garden, from the trees heavy with fruit, and from the gay-coloured flowers. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z But there was only a gentle breeze, and the thermometer registered forty-eight degrees,—several degrees warmer than it had been. First at the North Pole Two Boys in the Arctic Circle 2012-02-27T03:00:16.033Z The broad leaves of the aquatic plants swayed languidly as a gentle breeze blew across the surface of the water. Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color 2012-02-20T03:00:20.550Z A gentle breeze stirs in the avenue; the trees tremble a little. Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck 2012-02-19T03:00:16.920Z The morning had come with sunshine and gentle breezes, but no sunshine reached this frowning ravine, and the air there was damp, and heavy, and close. The Bushranger's Secret 2012-02-09T03:00:14.847Z If the bough made use of be gathered from any aromatic shrub, it is particularly agreeable, as it throws a pleasing fragrance around, at the same time it raises a gentle breeze. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z It was late in the afternoon when they started, the sun was near the horizon, and a gentle breeze from the sea had sprung up. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z The sun was not so hot, for there were some clouds in the sky and a gentle breeze blew. Father Bear and Bobby Bear 2012-02-03T03:00:18.280Z At the summit we are refreshed by a gentle breeze, and between the heights, about three miles distant, obtaining a view of the deep blue sea, we feel invigorated. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, September 30th 1893 2012-01-27T03:00:22.100Z Flowers bloomed all about; the sky was serene and beautiful; birds sang; a gentle breeze swayed the trees. Great Opera Stories Taken from Original Sources in Old German 2012-01-25T03:00:33.660Z Very tall and slender are the figures of the women, bending and swaying together like flowers in a gentle breeze. The Story of Assisi 2012-01-14T03:00:18.710Z After two miles of distress, a bank of light but sharply broken clouds appeared on the northeastern horizon, and soon a gentle breeze brought blessed relief. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z The gentle breeze that curls the deep, Shall paint a finer dream on sleep!— The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z The gentle breeze had given place to strong gusts, and black clouds were rapidly chasing one another athwart the sky. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z Favoured with a gentle breeze from the northward, she was soon able to lie her course, and towards evening, when a rather fresh S.W. sprang up, she was rapidly leaving the hospitable shores of Chile. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z Soon a gentle breeze set in from the westward, and hoisting sail, they steered for an unknown island, which Stanley named Refuge Island. Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent 2011-12-24T03:07:57.647Z We would do nothing of the sort, but—the weather being fine and only a gentle breeze now blowing—go right into the little bay, and anchor before our own door. Wild Life in the Land of the Giants A Tale of Two Brothers 2011-12-12T03:00:34.923Z The sun shone brightly as we rode out to the ground selected for the day's sport, and a gentle breeze blew from a favourable direction. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z At the same time soft fragrant hands held her eyelids closed, while a gentle breeze cooled her brow. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z Diversified by frequent calms, and but occasionally favoured with gentle breezes, our progress was necessarily very slow. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z Next day the weather was as peaceful as ever I had seen it—bright sunshine, gentle breezes, and a sea as smooth as polished silver. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z Such are our pleasures here, which would be greatly increased if the season had been more favourable, for they chiefly consist in such enjoyments as sunshine and gentle breezes bestow. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z Out on Lake Huron it steamed, plowing through the blue waters, under a sunny sky, while a gentle breeze stirred up little waves. Fenn Masterson's Discovery or, The Darewell Chums on a Cruise 2011-11-07T02:00:19.467Z “Oh, what lovely palm trees!” exclaimed Nan, as she saw the beautiful branches near the edge of the island, waving in the gentle breeze. The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea 2011-11-04T02:00:25.553Z Unfortunately, however, none such sprung up, and when towards 7 A.M. a gentle breeze at last rippled the water, it did not last long enough to enable the vessel to clear the roads. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z It was a beautiful night, with only a gentle breeze from the westward, and the ship was doing her ten knots without making any fuss about it. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z All, too, felt the freshening influence of the rain; and a gentle breeze brought to me from this wilderness of sweets the most delicious perfume that ever greeted the senses. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-11-01T02:00:22.197Z By this time the wind had dropped to a gentle breeze on the port quarter, and there was no longer any risk of gybing. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Between these reigned silence, and a gentle breeze rustled the young leaves of the chestnuts. Atlantic Classics 2011-10-16T02:00:18.497Z But this morning the air is delightfully cool, the sky is bright, the atmosphere clear, and a gentle breeze is blowing. The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan 2011-10-11T02:01:13.517Z Every day after this, whether it were fair or foul, light sky or dark, storm or gentle breeze, rain, snow, or hail, Sir Halewyn wandered alone through the fields and woods. Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z There was a gentle breeze blowing, and the sky was clear, save here and there a few fleecy clouds lying low on a hazy horizon. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z A gentle breeze gave him further grace, spreading his hair about his neck, and parting the locks on his forehead, and blowing the ends of his cloak about the back and flanks of his horse. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z A gentle breeze swelled his sails and sent him rapidly toward it. Minor Poems Little Classics, Vol. 15 2011-09-29T02:00:16.533Z She soon gained this favorable point of progress, and sped onward as noiselessly as the gentle breeze overhead. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z The result is an ersatz rain forest, where lush foliage, real and plastic, sways in the gentle breeze from hidden fans. | Lower East Side: Tropical 128, an Escape From the Grit of New York 2011-09-15T20:52:17Z A gentle breeze had begun to blow away from the camp, and the night was moonless and dark. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z For three or four days this happened, but at last a gentle breeze, a clear horizon, and a blue sky greeted the morning. 'Green Balls' The Adventures of a Night-Bomber 2011-09-13T02:00:34.080Z He did not hear a sound, however, outside of the occasional stirring of the leaves as a gentle breeze passed through the woods. The Secret Toll 2011-09-12T02:00:26.853Z A gentle breeze stirred the leaves of the trees and the blades of long grass beside the road. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z His little window, round which the roses and the clematis clung, was open, and the sweet breath of flowers floated in with the gentle breeze. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z A gentle breeze going whispering through the woods, the giant elms, the lordly oaks, and the dark and gloomy firs bending and bowing as the wind passes among their branches. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z A gentle breeze wafted her along, the sea was smooth as polished glass. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z With the lake rippling at his feet, birds calling in the trees around him, and gentle breezes tempering the increasing heat of advancing summer, Green was in paradise. The Secret Toll 2011-09-12T02:00:26.853Z The sea itself was scarcely rippled by the gentle breeze that blew steadily from the west; the air was so fresh and balmy that it was a pleasure to breathe it. In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism 2011-08-31T02:01:29.827Z The beech trees were covered with foliage, the air was soft and warm, and there was a delicate odour at times of the hawthorn blossom borne upon the gentle breeze. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z A balmy and gentle breeze now whispers through the budding trees, taking the place of winter's harsh, relentless chill. Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer 2011-08-14T02:00:18.947Z There was a light ripple this morning from the south-east, and a gentle breeze which cooled the day. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z And as the colors swayed softly in the gentle breeze they joined with patriotic fervor as the girls and audience broke into “The Star Spangled Banner!” Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z "I always played for my island," Alomar said, dozens of Puerto Rican flags blowing in a gentle breeze on a sunny afternoon. Pat Gillick, Roberto Alomar, Bert Blyleven inducted into Hall of Fame 2011-07-25T04:06:03Z There they stand as sentinels waving to and fro by the gentle breezes and tell of His wonderful works. Treading the Narrow Way 2011-07-21T02:00:18.563Z Dying leaves fall to the ground, Whispering in the gentle breeze To haunt the heels of passers-by And gossip to the cold north winds. Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer 2011-08-14T02:00:18.947Z The evening was unusually soft and clear, and a warm, gentle breeze kept the dew from settling. By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z A gentle breeze was blowing from the path across the old rose garden. The Sins of the Father A Romance of the South 2011-07-10T02:00:23.033Z There was a gentle breeze from the south. Cruisings in the Cascades A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting, and Fishing 2011-07-09T02:00:15.543Z The thick mist became dispelled; the verdure, dark but rich, glistened with drops of moisture, and the ghostly moss waved to and fro, stirred by a gentle breeze that had helped to dissipate the fog. The White Squaw 2011-07-05T02:00:26.437Z The current is about three miles an hour, and we were blessed with a gentle breeze astern, so got on famously. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z When Gallwey left him, Leland walked slowly through the bluff where the birches rustled softly under the caress of a warm, gentle breeze. By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z The third had a flute suspended from his neck; and the fourth, invisible and mysterious, was the gentle breeze which "swayed the grass and rippled the water." Legends of The Kaw The Folk-Lore of the Indians of the Kansas River Valley 2011-07-01T02:00:16.500Z A gentle breeze blew from the game toward the hunters, and taking advantage of the most favorable point, they crawled up the steep bank to where they could command a good view of the game. Cruisings in the Cascades A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting, and Fishing 2011-07-09T02:00:15.543Z In the afternoon at four o'clock we had a gentle breeze at W.S.W., which continued so till nine, all which time we laid down our oars, and steered away S.S.E. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z From lower irregular limbs long ribbons of sloughing fiber hung in the gentle breeze, until rain or a transient gust sent them rattling to the ground. The Higher Court 2011-06-27T02:01:00.213Z A gentle breeze bent the tall cottonwoods, making them whisper, making the birds in their branches sing in lazy contentment. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z The children of Nature read them in the leafy woodlands, on the broad prairie, in the blue vault of heaven, the crimson sunset, the dark storm-threatening clouds, in every gentle breeze or sweeping hurricane. Legends of The Kaw The Folk-Lore of the Indians of the Kansas River Valley 2011-07-01T02:00:16.500Z I’ll put them on the forward flag staff and let the gentle breezes dry them. The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise The Cave in the Mountains 2011-06-16T02:00:18.377Z A gentle breeze was now streaming from the south-east. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z The air grew suddenly hot and depressing, while a gentle breeze stirred the sage brush on the higher places. The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali or, Finding a Key to the Desert Maze 2011-06-15T02:00:19.437Z Cool, gentle breezes awoke now and then, wandered vaguely to and fro, and then laid themselves down to rest, rising anon to play in a circle of mimic whirlwinds. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z A gentle breeze stirred the curtains at the open windows, and the setting sun peeped through the vines outside and glistened on the old family plate. The Turn of the Tide The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem 2011-06-14T02:00:18.357Z Soft air to breathe, gentle breezes, kindly sunshine, and youth. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z Then we laid him in the shade, where the gentle breeze blew not too strongly upon him. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z And the sunlight fell through the trees and made a pattern on the ground, which moved slowly and gracefully as the gentle breezes swayed the branches. That Little Beggar 2011-05-21T02:00:09.877Z Hundreds of windmills may be seen with their long wings gracefully moving at the touch of a gentle breeze, in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera 2011-05-17T02:00:17.310Z Overhead, suspended by an invisible wire, was a snow-white pigeon with wings outspread; behind swayed in the gentle breeze the foliage of the trees. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z Even the Weathercock seemed more lively as he turned this way and that in the gentle breeze. Little Jack Rabbit and Chippy Chipmunk 2011-05-09T02:00:03.903Z So he became quiet and breathed gentle breezes which passed over the prairie grasses whispering and humming little songs of gladness. A Book Written by the Spirits of the So-Called Dead 2011-05-03T02:00:17.413Z The vibrations in a car, someone walking across floorboards, people talking, a gentle breeze … would set off the uncontrollable pain. New Culprits in Chronic Pain (preview) 2011-05-01T14:16:19.567Z At the farthest end of the street stands an old windmill with its huge arms moving slowly and regularly in harmony with the gentle breeze which 224 blows across the Zuyder Zee. Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera 2011-05-17T02:00:17.310Z A gentle breeze blew across the lake barely ruffling the water. The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp 2011-04-27T02:00:26.377Z And out of the distance floated up to me, on the gentle breezes, the tones of shepherd's flutes,--now far off, now near,--breaking, at length, with full sound upon my ear. The Campaner Thal and Other Writings 2011-04-26T02:00:29.827Z One day he came to a lake in which was growing a great quantity of beautiful, feathery wild rice, swaying over the water in the gentle breeze. A Book Written by the Spirits of the So-Called Dead 2011-05-03T02:00:17.413Z A mechanical ventilation system creates a gentle breeze. Microclimates: Managing Weather From Street to Street 2011-04-21T17:32:00Z A gentle breeze stirred the little curls round her head, and now, when he spoke so earnestly and so sadly about his sorrow, a swift look of sympathy softened the haughty expression of her mouth. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z Next morning a gentle breeze sprung up, and we had scarcely begun to profit by it, when we discovered a small brig of war, with American colours, bearing towards us under full sail. Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 2011-04-15T02:00:18.057Z A gentle breeze ruffled the surface of the water, in which the fish swam briskly about. Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z The yards were now swung round to the wind, and every light sail was spread to woo the gentle breeze that came off shore. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z The gentle breeze filled the canvas, and for half an hour the jib lay over the side, while the fishing-boat scudded along like a startled bird. She's All the World to Me 2011-04-09T02:00:16.923Z The day's superb," she goes on; "sun's not too hot—gentle breeze—just the weather for a row. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z In the open boat the pale-faced Bishop stood, his long hair, sprinkled with gray, lifted gently over his drooping shoulders by the gentle breeze that came with its odor of brine from the sea. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z A gentle breeze stirred the line of poplars by the river's brink in the meadow, and fanned the temples of the motionless man at their feet. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z Then a dark'ning shade o'er the victim's head, Like a tiny cloud or a sun-blind, spread, While his brow was fanned by a gentle breeze, Which seemed to descend from the waving trees. The Anglican Friar and the Fish which he Took by Hook and by Crook 2011-03-13T03:00:22.773Z It was now about midnight, intensely cold, but very clear and bright, and the detestable north wind but a gentle breeze. The Great White Army 2011-03-12T03:00:25.450Z The skylight was open, and the air coming down through it in a cool gentle breeze, assisted the wine in restoring him to consciousness. The Secret of the Sands The "Water Lily" and her Crew 2011-03-10T03:00:43.810Z Young Tom and Henry busied themselves with ropes, and suddenly a huge white sail began to ascend the mast; it flapped like thunder in the gentle breeze. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z Hugh's prediction came true, for, on the morning following, a gentle breeze was blowing from the south, soft with the touch of spring. The Great Gold Rush A Tale of the Klondike 2011-03-06T03:00:22.017Z For a short space the only sounds were the horse's hoofbeats, the sighing of the gentle breeze and the kittens' panting. Swamp Cat 2011-03-06T03:00:20.453Z "Because you were so proud and held your branches firm against my gentle breezes, never once did I carry your songs to the Stars; but I have done so for the Little Tree." The Green Forest Fairy Book 2011-03-04T03:01:06.297Z The bright waters of the Yarra-Yarra flowed by my side, while the gentle breeze, as it came softly sighing through the peppermint-trees, fanned my brow. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z It was stirred by a gentle breeze, but it seemed as if its bright blue surface had never reflected a cloud. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z But the breeze blew round us, a soft and gentle breeze, laden with the scent of flowers and green things. A Woman's Experience in the Great War 2011-02-26T03:00:48.257Z Although the sun was just rising, the gentle breeze wandering through her window indicated that it was to be another beautiful September day. Heart interrupted 2011-02-22T17:45:00.497Z The air was so still, that the gentle breeze wafted his words to those above. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z Some writers have described the snapping of the mandibles of such a vast multitude of termites as resembling the sound of a gentle breeze among trees. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z A gentle breeze came up from the south, and the young corn chattered with its multitudinous tongues in a field below. The Blind Mother and The Last Confession 2011-02-03T03:00:11.867Z Light craft were skimming its waveless surface, under the influence of a gentle breeze, in all directions. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z Just a gentle breeze can chill you quickly, a brisk wind will cut through any nonwindproof layers in seconds, and high winds will require everything you have in your cold-weather arsenal. Scientist at Work: Deep in Antarctica, Three Big Challenges 2011-01-05T22:21:44Z The sun rose in an unclouded sky, the next morning, with a gentle breeze from the south-west, or about abeam; our course being about south-east. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z This morning dawned magnificently; the calm sea, the gentle breeze, all drew me irresistibly to the fulfillment of my purpose. The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island 2011-01-03T03:01:03.473Z A cool and gentle breeze breathed down the creek, and ruffled the slender tops of trees on the west side. The Lost Wagon 2010-12-20T17:12:36.807Z In summers, while the rest of South India simmered, a gentle breeze cooled its unelectrified huts. Letter from India: A Way of Life Swept Away on a Current 2010-08-26T23:40:00Z Championship’s final round than during the third round on Saturday, when there was only a gentle breeze. Conditions Toughen, but Mickelson Surges 2010-08-15T19:01:00Z Sunday, September 29th.—Beautiful, clear morning, with a gentle breeze from the south-east, and a smooth sea. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Open windows and a gentle breeze cool rooms--no need for AC. Hike to a Natural Retreat 2010-06-30T21:09:00Z A gentle breeze rippled the upper end of the lake, and here, in the wild rice growing along its borders, stood a deer, belly-deep in the green growth. The Girl From Tim's Place The gentle breeze stole over the snow plains and whispered in the hedgerows. The Undying Past Affectation she had none; but the outpourings of her mind flowed forth as a river, and her wit played like the ripple which the gentle breeze makes to sport upon its bosom. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 We had a constant series of clear skies, and gentle breezes. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Here, on a waving stalk, it is soon lulled to sleep by a gentle breeze. Butterflies and Moths (British) A gentle breeze came from the land, bearing with it a confused noise of thousands of bird-voices from the mountain there. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 A gentle breeze crept into the leaves of the vine-covered porch and set them whispering like gossips. Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager A gentle breeze came up from the south, laden with the scents of late summer. The Man from Jericho The cloudy, murky weather of some days past had cleared off, and a bright sun, a gentle breeze, and a smooth sea, were to be the concomitants of the battle. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z All things, from the leaf that vibrates in the gentle breeze to the etherial sky spangled with stars, proclaim the existence of a God. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Lateen-rigged feluccas, with white sails set, are wafted to and fro by the gentle breeze. Glories of Spain She still stood motionless, gazing out into the far beyond, her dress waving in the gentle wind, her tresses, wafted by the gentle breezes, falling about her crimson cheeks. The Nightrider's Feud The day was wondrously fair, the blue water all about barely rippled by a gentle breeze, while here and there and far to seaward gleamed the white sails of coasters. Rockhaven Amid these scenes many an astonished muser has asked himself this question: "Where are the poets of this land, where the bluebell nods in metre to the gentle breeze?" A Yankee from the West A Novel Late on the 8th clouds gave way to sunshine; nearly calm to a gentle breeze from west and southwest; temperature, 26.5° to 33.5°; 6 inches of snow on ground. The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin I set off at a brisk pace; the sun had just risen, a silver mist was rising, and a gentle breeze somewhat alleviated the fever of my burning brow, but my legs felt weak. Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I A gentle breeze sprung up as they passed the little islands at the entrance of the bay, on whose glassy surface the sun shone with meridian splendour, illustrating the peculiar beauty of the diversified scenery. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact At the stirring of a gentle breeze, like the dropping of a sea-bird's feather, leaf after leaf fluttered silently down on the graves. The Great Discovery Their approach was gradual and deliberate, being favored by a gentle breeze, which, however, scarcely raised a ripple on the glassy surface of the lake. Battle of Fort George A paper read on March 14th, 1896 Iridescent fountains played beneath o'er-hanging palms, and gentle breezes, wafting through the glistening latticery of ornate edifice, made music soft and low that lulled of peace and quiet and eternal joy. The Book of Gud They never looked lovelier than at the commencement of last week,—fine weather, warm, a gentle breeze. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 21 1890 A gentle breeze sprung up as they passed the little islands at the entrance of the bay, on whose glassy surface the sun shone with meridian splendour, illustrating the peculiar beauty of the diversified scenery. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact The evening was soft and mild; but occasionally a gentle breeze would spring up, and cause, for a moment, a slight rustling among the trees, and then gradually die away. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. It consists of regular forms, resembling the waves on the surface of the water when the wind blows a gentle breeze. The Philosophy of the Weather And a Guide to Its Changes The milder breath of Spring is nigh; The stormy equinoctial sky To Zephyr's gentle breezes yields. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII Fair companies of wind flowers quivered in the gentle breeze, and the variety of foliage in the woods was almost as great as in autumn. Under the Mendips A Tale A gentle breeze shook the beaded rain from glistening boughs, and dried the drenched grasses, while shining mists stole out of swampy hollows, and faded in the sun. Father Brighthopes An Old Clergyman's Vacation A gentle breeze just curled the waters of the noble and beautiful Hudson River. More Mittens with The Doll's Wedding and Other Stories Being the third book of the series The professor fanned her gently, taking mental inventory as the gentle breeze he made stirred his companion's veil. By Right of Conquest A Novel The sea was calm, the sky was clear, the stormy winds had ceased; The Black Avenger sped along before a gentle breeze, And the starboard watch loafed on the deck in true piratic ease. Harper's Round Table, September 24, 1895 A gentle breeze was blowing, and, freshening, it soon cleared the fog away, while the mist in the valley disappeared mysteriously a little later. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War A gentle breeze was blowing, the sun was shining brightly, and her book had dropped from her hand. The Ruined Cities of Zululand They kissed each other with closed eyes, and over them the trees rustled in the gentle breeze of evening. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Although the storm had spent its fury and the wind had quieted down to a gentle breeze, the sea still ran mountains high and a fine rain was falling. By Right of Conquest A Novel Perpetual summer smiles above them, and wavelets dimpled by gentle breezes forever lave their shores. Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. When the morning dawned and the gentle breeze rippled the glassy mirror of the forest lake, all the delicate veils and flags fluttered away into thin air. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales Second Series Waft, gentle breeze, our kind farewell To the tiny house where the bride folks dwell. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales First Series The sun was out bright and the excessive heat for the past week was tempered by a gentle breeze that made it all the more enjoyable, albeit it militated some against faster time. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 A gentle breeze stirred the tree-tops and the shadows had grown darker under the close branches when the cows finally began to stir themselves. What Happened to Inger Johanne As Told by Herself But thee may no such boisterous visitants Molest; may gentle breezes fan thy brow; And neither cloud conceal, nor misty air Bedim, the grand terraqueous spectacle, 10 From centre to circumference, unveiled! The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) Yet I was sure that, under her restrained manner—soft as a gentle breeze on a summer night—she would have enjoyed stamping her foot and having hysterics. The Brightener The window, by the physician's order, was left open, and a gentle breeze stirred the curtains lightly, and gave a refreshing air within the apartment. Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands The gentle breeze which had been merely tepid became hot. Toilers of the Sea The weather was all that could be desired—a gentle breeze blowing from the north, and light, fleecy white clouds tempering the heat of the sun. Elsie on the Hudson Lizzī's happy thoughts would play upon the word Wednesday, and the gentle breeze in the pines above her made sweet accompaniment to the tuneful repetition. Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 The female hand is soft and gentle, accustomed to raise only gentle breezes with the fan; but man's arm is sinewy and rough, heavy and oppressive, when he holds the weight of authority. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors A gentle breeze from the river fanned them as they rushed through it. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant It looks as unstable as a house of cards, ready for a collapse at the first gentle breeze. Cathedrals of Spain It was a delightful evening, clear and slightly cool on the water, the stars shining, and a gentle breeze stirring; and they sat upon the deck for an hour or more. Elsie on the Hudson When a gentle breeze sweeps past, the agitated leaves whisper to each other, while one strives to understand what they say in their arboreal tongue. The Pearl of India A gentle breeze, like the icy breath of some frozen giant on the peak above the hut, came lazily down the hillside. In the Brooding Wild Deftly he parted the bushes in making his way, and they closed behind him with no more noise than as if they had been swayed by a gentle breeze. Scouting with Daniel Boone A bright moon was shining in a clear sky, and a gentle breeze crept in from the Channel, cold and piercing. Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier A gentle breeze swept along from somewhere in the far southwest, a thousand insects chirped in the grasses. The Price of the Prairie A Story of Kansas We are in the south-east trades; a gentle breeze, and all sail set. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea Trees blossomed and bloomed, sending out upon the gentle breeze their fragrance, so acceptable to the traveler. The Upward Path A Reader For Colored Children The day broke beautifully, a gentle breeze slightly agitated the balmy atmosphere, and with rippling dimples beautified the bosom of the placid sea. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War About one in the morning a gentle breeze swept across the water from the land. Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier Below us gleamed the white tents of Sheridan's garrison, while high above them the Stars and Stripes in silent dignity floated lightly in the gentle breeze of sunset. The Price of the Prairie A Story of Kansas Let us seat ourselves under a tall old pine-tree, whose delicious aroma the hot sun draws out, and the gentle breeze wafts down to refresh and delight us here below. Upon The Tree-Tops As the shades of evening fall, the fire seems to increase in rapidity, and a gentle breeze rising as the stars come out, billows of smoke are wafted from the battle-field. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital The rough weather of yesterday having proved but a summer’s gale, the wind came to-day in gentle breezes; yet, the atmosphere being cloudy, it had not a very favourable appearance. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) The wind had now shifted to the south, and a gentle breeze was rippling the surface of the giant rollers over which they plunged on their northward way. Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier It was a very gentle breeze from the direction of the ocean. Gold A gentle breeze came rustling from the southeast, and whispered something to everything he met. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children A dead calm succeeded to a gentle breeze, and on the soft, sleepy billows we have reposed in the Downs, rolling ever since. Before and after Waterloo Letters from Edward Stanley, sometime Bishop of Norwich (1802; 1814; 1816) Darkness and a soft gentle breeze were outside. Astounding Stories, May, 1931 They are ribbon-like in tenuousness, and to casual glance they give the impression of long, narrow pennants softly waving in a gentle breeze. A History of Science, Volume 5(of 5) Aspects Of Recent Science We therefore left him, and wandered home through the soft night, wherein were twinkling stars, gentle breezes, little voices, and the silhouettes of great trees. Gold I listened to the birds and sometimes to the soft sound of a gentle breeze among the tree tops of the forest. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire The lake was stirred by a gentle breeze, yet not enough to delay our passage, and the sky above was cloudless. Beyond the Frontier A Romance of Early Days in the Middle West A gentle breeze began at that moment to disperse the mist and gradually in conjunction with the sun to lift the veil from the face of the waters. Due South or Cuba Past and Present Pardon, thou gentle breeze, That comest o'er the waters with the tread Of beauty stealing to the sufferer's bed, To cool the burning brow, and whisper peace. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 4 October 1848 Despair not in calamities of a gladdening that shall wipe away thy sorrows; For how many a simoom blows, then turns to a gentle breeze, and is changed! Amaryllis at the Fair There was a gentle breeze, which we rather welcomed as likely to cover what little noise we might make. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire When the goblet had thrice made the rounds, a gentle breeze began to murmur and a fine rain fell. The Chinese Fairy Book In the space of perhaps half-an-hour, the gentle breeze had carried this cloud some miles to the East; and now its nature became obvious. Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative, Vol. I It was a beautiful day, with the sun shining brightly and a gentle breeze blowing from the West. Dave Porter At Bear Camp or, The Wild Man of Mirror Lake The gentle breeze was fanning her heated brow. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance We wandered by the side of the river and watched the moon rays playing on the surface of the water, while a gentle breeze murmured softly through the pine trees. The Life and Amours of the Beautiful, Gay and Dashing Kate Percival The Belle of the Delaware Most of the trees were palmlike, but towered to immense heights, their foliage swaying in a gentle breeze. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 The peace of death settled down to reign supreme after the dust had been driven away by the gentle breezes coming in from the bay of Naples. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome A gentle breeze was rustling among the leaves; and besides the song of many birds, the clear note of the cuckoo was heard from some distance. The Fairchild Family A fan was perched on the table next to the bed, blowing a gentle breeze of fresh air into his face. Identity The gentle breeze breathing over the multitude was laden with the perfume of flowers. Henry IV, Makers of History What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river? Rodney, the Ranger With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield Then, borne to us by a gentle breeze across the bay, came the sound of the church bells. The Red Hand of Ulster "Now you see," said the boatswain, "just so sure as you have gentle breezes from the south'ard, you'll have a thundering Levanter at the back of 'em." An Old Sailor's Yarns Everything about us was sopping at daybreak; but the sun rose clear and warm from a bed of eastern clouds, and the midnight gale had softened to a gentle breeze. Afloat on the Ohio An Historical Pilgrimage of a Thousand Miles in a Skiff, from Redstone to Cairo A gentle breeze wafted them over the intervening water, and they soon stood before the artist's picturesque abode. Among the Brigands He remembered that at nightfall, the wind blew a gentle breeze from the west; but it had now, become so stilled, that it no longer made any impression on him. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State And on that gentle breeze did we not hear The song of birds and silvery waterfalls? Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 It was some time after high-water and a gentle breeze blew across the marsh. Partners of the Out-Trail The sun rose in a cloudless sky and a gentle breeze swept the prairie. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots It was a lovely summer's evening; the great heat of the day was over, and a gentle breeze was blowing, which was very cooling and refreshing to the tired little girl. Poppy's Presents A gentle breeze now sprang up, and the Shannon approached and attacked the Constitution with her bow guns. Harper's Young People, August 10, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly But having passed the tropic, we took a gentle breeze from the eastward, and with the finest weather in the world, glided slowly along toward our destined port. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 The day, October 13th, was ideal for observation, beautifully clear, with a gentle breeze from our trench towards the enemy's. From the St. Lawrence to the Yser with the 1st Canadian brigade As the antelope steak was brought in, a gentle breeze wafted with it a concentrated essence of defunct camel. Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' It was a perfect October day, and Miss Arabella felt the gentle breeze, and saw the sumach at her gate, a patch of vivid scarlet against the deep blue of the sky. Treasure Valley The gentle breeze filled the sail, and the Whitewing went peacefully on her way up the river. Harper's Young People, June 15, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly So she never moved till late in the afternoon, when the gentle breeze strengthened to a sharp wind that, with a petulant gust, whirled her sailor across the rows and far away. The Biography of a Prairie Girl Now then," she said, "a little gentle breeze is coming in at the window, and the roses and pinks and mignonette will smell more sweetly still as the night advances. The Time of Roses As competent to bear testimony to the fact of a sweeping tornado as to the fact of a gentle breeze. The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, June, 1880 The swallows were coming home to their nests in the barn and a gentle breeze was starting the windmill. Prince and Rover of Cloverfield Farm The air was mild, and there was a gentle breeze from the south, which brought the blue-birds. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field A gentle breeze wafted the sweet scented odors from the flower-decked fields, with their carpets of green. A California Girl It is passing us here, a gentle breeze of six or eight miles an hour. Our Italy In calm or gentle breezes, it is well to have ready a gauze net to seize the sea molluscs, whose number is considerable. Movement of the International Literary Exchanges, between France and North America from January 1845 to May, 1846 With Instructions for Collecting, Preparing, and Forwarding Objects of Natural History Written by The Professors Administrators of The Museum Of Natural History At Paris. And Instructions Relative to Anthropology and Zoology Prince liked the bright sunlight, he liked the gentle breeze, he liked the fresh grass. Prince and Rover of Cloverfield Farm The unfolding clouds are slowly wafted away by the gentle breeze. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field The windows were raised and a gentle breeze wafted the fragrant odors from the flower beds into the room, filling the parlor with perfume. A California Girl A tall, spare old man, his hat laid aside, and his few scattered gray locks fluttering in the gentle breeze, was the only reaper. The Golden House A gentle breeze would stir the leaves of the potted plants on the deck and flap the fringes of the awnings. The Beloved Woman The effect of either is very fine when the eye measures the singular display by miles in extent, the rich, glutinous flowers nodding gracefully in the gentle breeze. Due West or Round the World in Ten Months As there was only a very gentle breeze the gas did not clear out of the way very quickly, so that the victorious march of the Germans on Ypres was considerably checked. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders At times the muslin curtains puffed out gracefully by the gentle breeze, and the external atmosphere was like the internal of my companions' sweetness and harmony. A California Girl In an hour after the exciting scene on the lake, the Isabel had a gentle breeze and fair weather. Watch and Wait or The Young Fugitives A gentle breeze rustled the fern, and breathed upon the quaking grass, setting its beautiful spikelets in motion until they seemed like fairy bells rung by elfin fingers. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls Unfortunately it was a very gentle breeze that was blowing at the time; and therefore it was a contest of speed that would most likely have to be decided by the oars. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea The moon was shining upon all; and a delicious perfume from the blossoms of the sweet sassafras trees that grew near was wafted toward them upon the gentle breeze. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora LORA, Queen of all the flowers, fell in love with Zephyr, the West-wind, whose gentle breezes fanned her favorite blossoms, cooling them when the fierce rays of the sun fell hot upon them. The Enchanted Castle A Book of Fairy Tales from Flowerland The wind had subsided to a gentle breeze, and the Isabel moved slowly along over the rolling waves. Watch and Wait or The Young Fugitives The gentle breeze wafted off such a delightful fragrance of pine, fir, hay, and flowers, so welcome after China's reeking smells. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 They had not been rowing long, however, when a gentle breeze sprung up from the west, which aided their progress in the direction in which they wished to go. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea The squall lasted about five minutes, and then passed off, leaving only a gentle breeze behind it. The Voyage of the Aurora He had not very long to wait, for with the first rays of the sun there appeared, out to sea, a shining white object which was blown by gentle breezes towards the shore. The Olive Fairy Book Just then, a gentle breeze caused the stately trees surrounding the graveyard to waft their leafy tops to and fro. The Silver Lining A Guernsey Story Yes, education enables man even to tax the gentle breeze to urge a proud ship, heavily laden, up an inclined plane, thousands of miles, against the current of a mighty river. Popular Education For the use of Parents and Teachers, and for Young Persons of Both Sexes Upon the slope the tops of the tall grass waved to and fro in the gentle breeze. Germinie Lacerteux A gentle breeze off the shore carried the sulphurous fumes directly over the boat, and these, together with their officer's terror-stricken tones and the sight of that uncanny, sourceless light, struck the crew with panic. The Panchronicon Now young-ey'd Spring, on gentle breezes borne, 'Mid the deep woodlands, hills, and vales, and bowers, Unfolds her leaves, her blossoms, and her flowers, Pouring their soft luxuriance on the morn. Original sonnets on various subjects; and odes paraphrased from Horace Ever-watchful attendants stood by him, as he slept, and cooled his brow with gentle breezes stirred up to life by fairy fans. Little Folks (Septemeber 1884) A Magazine for the Young Silver Cloud was wafted by a gentle breeze to the center of Lower Michigan. Doctor Jones' Picnic This day was very pleasant, and with a gentle breeze we sailed and rowed 30 miles up the Kennebeck river. 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 The top of the stairs was placed between two windows in one side wall of the machine, through which there was just then entering a gentle breeze. The Panchronicon A gentle breeze set all the leaves to fluttering; far off a woodpecker drummed his salute to his fellows; beyond the trees we could hear the indigo bird singing; but nothing about us was stirring. Little Brothers of the Air The air is deliciously soft and a gentle breeze from the ocean tempers the heat. The Critic in the Orient The ward door was open—I knew that by the gentle breeze that swept across my cot. Through St. Dunstan's to Light In the ascent she distanced the hounds once more, but she was getting done, and, in the gentle breeze which floated towards me, I distinctly heard her panting as she bounded upward. Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter The gloomy clouds have passed away, And bright and glorious is the day; The sun gives forth a genial ray, And gentle breezes music play. A Leaf from the Old Forest Bear him my sighs, ye gentle breezes, Tell him I love and I despair, Tell him for him I grieve, say 'tis for him I live; O may the shepherd be sincere! Notes and Queries, Number 210, November 5, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. The light skiff, carelessly left to its own devices, had been caught by a gentle breeze and borne without a sound beyond sight or hearing. The Copper Princess A Story of Lake Superior Mines Then for long he remained brooding; his hat of ill omen on the sward, so that a gentle breeze which had arisen might play refreshingly through his hair. Peter and Wendy A CLEAR, perfect day, with a gentle breeze and a sunny sky, greeted Princess Ozma as she wakened next morning, the anniversary of her birth. The Road to Oz The sun shone brightly; a gentle breeze diffused its cooling power, and the surface of the water was calm and placid. A Pirate of Parts A gentle breeze barely rippled the smooth, blue water as the Governor Bodwell headed eastward out of the harbor. Jim Spurling, Fisherman or Making Good We sailed about 4 p.m. and had a gentle breeze the afternoon. Journal of an American Prisoner at Fort Malden and Quebec in the War of 1812 Light clouds floated across the sky, and the gentle breeze that was blowing had sufficient strength to propel the ships without careening them. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 A gentle breeze came in, and fanned the governess's tired brow. The Children of Wilton Chase He repeats that on August 12th, the next raising it to ‘gentle Breeze’; and then it’s a ‘gentle breeze,’ a ‘jentle Breeze,’ ‘gentle breeze,’ and ‘gentle Brease’—till he gets perfectly irresponsible, up the river!” The Young Alaskans on the Missouri It promised to be a brilliant day, with a gentle breeze from the west. The Huntress The tide came in, lifted the “Peggy” from the sand-bar and a gentle breeze carried her steadily out from shore, and Amos slept on, knowing nothing of what had happened. A Little Maid of Province Town Breaths of sweet odor, from freshly cut hay or the hidden foliage bounding the road, were wafted along in the embraces of the gentle breeze. The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution Since I had gone aloft the wind had hauled to the north and died down to a gentle breeze, which barely ruffled the very slight ground swell. The Grain Ship A gentle breeze was blowing, causing the bosom of the gulf to ruffle up. The Rover Boys in Southern Waters or The Deserted Steam Yacht Ask the pupils if they have ever been near a pine tree when a gentle breeze was blowing, and have them tell the cause of the sound that they heard. Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study A gentle breeze came up from the south, and the young corn chattered with its multitudinous tongues in the field below. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time In a few hours the flag was flying gallantly enough from its primitive flag-staff, a sufficiently conspicuous object even with a gentle breeze to serve, as we hoped, our turn. Marjorie The smoke of a distant steamer rose in an almost straight line upwards; nearer the shore a small fishing boat was moving gently backwards and forwards, its sails barely filled by the gentle breeze. Grey Town An Australian Story There was a perfect concert of buzzing and twittering, and a gentle breeze agitated the foliage and cooled the air. Adventures of a Young Naturalist A word used in the Hebrides for a gentle breeze. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. He saw the rows of tents stretched across the smooth pasture, the flag he had been proud to serve languidly flapping on the gentle breeze, and the water sparkling about the bridge. Brandon of the Engineers It was during the forenoon watch, the weather being beautifully fine, and a very gentle breeze blowing, under the influence of which we were slipping through the water at a speed of about five knots. The Cruise of the "Esmeralda" By this means we were enabled to double the southern extremity of the group, and a gentle breeze soon after springing up, conveyed us to a safe distance from the land. A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 Except for the storms, the wind held steady, a gentle breeze from the colder regions in front blowing back toward the Light Country behind us. The Fire People The Erse term for a gentle breeze, still used on our north-western shores. 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. She was resting on a moss-grown seat, and the gentle breeze played over her brow. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg The resultant structure of leaves laid over notched, sap-smeared sticks, he judged, might possibly last, if it didn't have to stand up to more than a gentle breeze. Fearful Symmetry A Terran Empire novel A gentle breeze took the Golden Boar into the sheltered anchorage. Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea The moon silvered the water before them; a soft, gentle breeze of summer caressed their cheeks; the myriad stars glittered overhead like brilliant gems scattered on the turquoise velvet of the sky. The Fire People A gentle breeze was blowing from the west, and the appearance of the lake and its surroundings was as beautiful as the dream of a maiden. All Adrift or The Goldwing Club It was almost dark, but warm, and a gentle breeze tempered the atmosphere that throughout the day had been oppressive. William Adolphus Turnpike The wind had now subsided to a gentle breeze, and the sea was abating its violence in a corresponding degree. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim A gentle breeze sprang up, but blowing directly toward them, it lent no aid. Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power We marched out, reaching this at 4.45 after a very warm tramp, tempered by a gentle breeze off the Mediterranean. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" A gentle breeze was rippling the surface of the lake. All Adrift or The Goldwing Club Let him be the very east wind itself, and welcome; and I'll be the sunshine, or a gentle breeze of May, or the sweet breath of summer. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 1866 As the barque is going before a gentle breeze, without the slightest roll, or pitch, there is no need for guards upon the table. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea By 10 P.M. the stars were shining serenely, a gentle breeze barely steadying the ship, under increased canvas, in the huge billows which for a few hours continued to testify that things had been nasty. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life On looking forward one could see the sand flying like snow drift in front of a gentle breeze. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" The open fields are covered with tall grass and hay that moves in long, slow, undulating waves under the gentle breeze that is rising. Between the Lines With a snort the horse bolted and then settled into his stride until the gentle breeze in the rider's face became a rushing gale. Hidden Gold The high winds which had kept the British squadrons to the ground, petered out to gentle breezes, and the air was alive with craft. Tam o' the Scoots When we turned in, the yacht was speeding along with a gentle breeze towards Swanage. A Yacht Voyage Round England The priest was sitting contentedly in the sunshine, his walking-stick in his hand, and the gentle breeze stirring his white hair. The Story of Silk The two windows, one at each end of the room, were wide, and a gentle breeze blew the casement curtains. The Green Rust And so with a glorious sky of blue above, and over a now smooth and placid sea, just beginning to ripple under the breath of a gentle breeze, the boat voyage began. Tessa 1901 There was a gentle breeze blowing that day in the open ground. Forests of Maine Marco Paul's Adventures in Pursuit of Knowledge A gentle breeze had caught the folds of his purple tunic, and it fluttered all round him with a curious swishing noise, like the sighing of creatures in pain. "Unto Caesar" Again the gentle breeze returned, and lasted another ten minutes. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries Time passed and the sunshine was very bright and the soft, gentle breezes were very sweet. Fairy Tales from Brazil How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-Lore A gentle breeze blew off the shore; not a cloud dimmed the sky, from which the moon cast her beams over the calm surface of the ocean. The Three Commanders We enjoyed the gentle breeze that came up generally in the afternoon. A Soldier's Life Being the Personal Reminiscences of Edwin G. Rundle The waning moon had long since now sunk behind the western clouds, a gentle breeze stirred the curtains with a soft, sighing noise as of some human creature in pain. "Unto Caesar" Now and then a gentle breeze fills the sail, and wafts the small boat on. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 From 1620-1816 A gentle breeze was blowing down the valley, and the little waves broke with a musical ripple upon the pebbly sands. The Boat Club or, The Bunkers of Rippleton I do not even now know that Miss Collingsby had not suggested his real purpose, for while I was vexing myself about the blunder I had made, the waters were rippled by a gentle breeze. Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk But, throughout the night a gentle breeze stirred near the border of the stream reviving the life that gathered at the haven of refuge and plenty. The Black Phantom We had the clear sky and the gentle breeze of that delightful season in Northern India. Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 The banners of France fluttered in the gentle breeze over all the battlements of the fort. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago The days were almost intolerably hot, but with the setting of the sun a gentle breeze sprang up. The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson Without faltering, she came on steadily, with every sail set, and her banner proudly waving in the gentle breeze, forbidding search. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 461 Volume 18, New Series, October 30, 1852 A gentle breeze was blowing from the south and the full moon flooded the smooth sea with soft silvery radiance. The Root of Evil It was clear and warm, with a gentle breeze blowing from the west. Dave Porter in the Gold Fields or, The Search for the Landslide Mine They wore plumes of colored feathers upon their heads, which waved gracefully in the gentle breeze. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago A gentle breeze was blowing, and we caught the odor of the fragrant eucalyptus mingled with that of the numerous flowers which ornamented and brightened the grounds near by. The Land of the Kangaroo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island Continent The day was warm for autumn, and a gentle breeze played among the leaves of the great trees bordering the lake, coming to the girls in a soft, rustling whisper. Billie Bradley at Three Towers Hall or, Leading a Needed Rebellion When the sun rose there was no sail in sight, and the slaver alone upon the ocean, was standing upon her westward course, under a soft gentle breeze and a cloud of sail. Ran Away to Sea A gentle breeze was stirring, but otherwise all was quiet. Dave Porter in the Gold Fields or, The Search for the Landslide Mine Directing their course northwesterly, they sailed, with a gentle breeze and occasional calms, nine days' without seeing land or encountering any event of importance. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago A gentle breeze was stirring; the dews of evening had already fallen; and the air felt bland and dry. Rookwood The cool air fanned his face, and the gentle breeze caressed his hair. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers Bright shines the sun, the gentle breeze In soften'd murmurs blows, And softly through the verdant mead, The little streamlet flows. The Keepsake or, Poems and Pictures for Childhood and Youth Presently a shoulder of the mountain was turned by the drivers, and their discordant voices came down on the gentle breeze with unmistakable significance. The Eagle Cliff It was beautifully situated on an eminence, commanding a view of a wide-spread and exceedingly fertile prairie, with large fields of corn, whose spear-like leaves were already waving in the gentle breeze. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago A gentle breeze, warm, sweet-scented, caressed me as I drank in the beauty of the scene. The Dude Wrangler Your father and Harry are enjoying, I hope, smooth seas and gentle breezes, and may such, I pray, follow them wherever they go.” The Voyage of the "Steadfast" The Young Missionaries in the Pacific A gentle breeze filled the frigate’s canvas as she glided over the calm ocean with the wind on the larboard quarter. The Two Shipmates I saw the captain often anxiously looking out on the weather-side, as if for a sign of more wind; but the gentle breeze just filled our sails, and gave the craft little more than steerage-way. Old Jack A gentle breeze was drifting in from sea. Five Hundred Dollars First published in the "Century Magazine" It was a gentle breeze when summer and love held part! Janet of the Dunes For the greater part of it old Tom sat at the helm, while a gentle breeze wafted them on. The Voyage of the "Steadfast" The Young Missionaries in the Pacific "The only thing to be dreaded will be the ennui arising out of long calms, gentle breezes, eternal sunshine by day and moonlight by night," says another. Impressions of America During the years 1833, 1834 and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume I. I knew nothing more till I awoke and found myself lying on the deck, with the sun glancing brightly over the sparkling waters; the schooner, with all sail set, close-hauled, and a gentle breeze blowing. Old Jack From the distance, borne on the gentle breeze, a click as even as a pulse-beat came faintly over the water. Five Hundred Dollars First published in the "Century Magazine" The following night the wind had fallen away to a gentle breeze. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century The fiercest heat of the sun was past, and the raging of that terrible wind had dropped to a gentle breeze which blew cool and refreshing from another quarter. The Adventurous Seven Their Hazardous Undertaking What recalculations were you trusting, when our physicists had demonstrated months ago that the helium loaf was safely stackable in light airs and gentle breezes—winds up to Beaufort's scale 3. Bread Overhead Favoured by gentle breezes they soon reached their destination in the far west. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome As the night came on, the wind died away to a gentle breeze, that hardly ruffled the surface of the water, and urged the ships toward each other but sluggishly. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 The night was fine, with a gentle breeze. At Aboukir and Acre A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt How the little birds sing, how the gentle breezes whisper! Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children In their checkered life, light and darkness, the warmth of summer and frost of winter, drought and rain, the gentle breeze and whirling tornadoes, life and death alternate. Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose His Life and Speeches But the blue sky would canopy us, the gentle breezes fan us, the warm sun lock us in her arms. The Trail of '98 A Northland Romance The north-east wind died away, and soon after a gentle breeze set in from the south-west, of which the sailors took quick advantage, and the passage was now "direct, easy, and expeditious." The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Call it a gentle breeze, or a current of fresh air, and no one is afraid of it. Preventable Diseases A gentle breeze stirred the vines that wreathed the pillars. Hubert's Wife A Story for You It shows ultra-microscopic changes inducted in a growing organism even by a puff of smoke or a gentle breeze, by a passing cloud or fleeting brightness. Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose His Life and Speeches Hundreds of Magnolia trees were in bloom; and the gentle breeze blowing in from the sea, moderated the rays of the sun, and wafted the odor of the plants many miles inland. The Wonder Island Boys: Adventures on Strange Islands The day was fine though cloudy, and a gentle breeze was blowing; but the sea was not rougher, or the breaker on the coral reef that encircled the island higher, than usual. The Ocean and its Wonders It was a calm evening, with just a gentle breeze blowin’ at the time, and a little hazy. The Lifeboat Next day the bright sun rose in a cloudless sky, and a gentle breeze now wafted the Roving Bess over the Pacific, whose bosom still heaved deeply from the effects of the recent storm. The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West One night a gentle breeze sprang up and blew directly off shore. The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole The hurricane suddenly fell to a gentle breeze, while part of a chapter of the Bible and a short prayer were read. Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished A Tale of City Arab Life and Adventure The day was a fine one, though cloudy, and a gentle breeze was blowing; but the sea was not rougher, or the breaker on the reef higher, than usual. The Coral Island They were slipping quietly along at the time under the influence of a steady though gentle breeze, which had sprung up and filled their sail soon after they lay down to rest. The Battery and the Boiler Adventures in Laying of Submarine Electric Cables Soon after this a soft gentle breeze sprang up. The Red Eric The air was soft and warm, with a gentle breeze that riffled the placid waters of the lake. Tarrano the Conqueror The wind had died away to a gentle breeze, and the sea had gone down greatly. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem That night the cold north-wester died away, and a gentle breeze began to blow from the south. Adrift in the Ice-Fields And the larches by the shore trembled as if in sympathetic emotion as the gentle breeze echoed her sigh. High Noon A New Sequel to 'Three Weeks' by Elinor Glyn A gentle breeze blew from the eastward; I had just consciousness enough to be aware of that—to see honest Mudge sitting near me, and constantly looking about him. Twice Lost The dawn was just breaking in the eastern sky, from which direction there came a gentle breeze. The Two Supercargoes Adventures in Savage Africa The sea was calm, a gentle breeze filled the sails, and the ship glided on, leaving a long trail of bright light astern. The Boy who sailed with Blake There he stood, as cool and collected as if the ship were sailing in the open sea, with a gentle breeze filling her canvas. True Blue The wind had dropped, and with a gentle breeze we were gliding on, when suddenly, not ten yards off, a number of flying-fish rose out of the water and came towards the boat. 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