| 单词 | homeward-bound |
| 例句 | Two young men from London found themselves at the center of a commotion after boarding their homeward-bound Ryanair flight from Portugal, after one of them was “wrongly accused” of pushing a female flight attendant. Ryanair passenger claims he was injured by police after being 'wrongly accused' of pushing flight attendant 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Upon leaving India for the last time, homeward-bound Brits would ceremoniously throw their topees into the sea. Why ‘Safari’ Style is No Longer Politically Correct 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z Other homeward-bound Belgians are waiting in Iraqi and Turkish detention facilities that receive fresh arrivals weekly as conditions inside the caliphate grow increasingly desperate. He says he went to Syria to rescue his wife from ISIS. Now he sits in prison. 2017-05-06T04:00:00Z But beverages ordered by homeward-bound commuters in the days of Don Draper were stronger than coffee. Metro-North Getting Bar Cars Again, but Don’t Expect a Seat 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z However, the blaze delayed homeward-bound commuters on four trains for more than an hour. Southern California commuter train catches fire 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z I thank homeward-bound Swedes for Tuesday's result and the atmosphere on the train is good, despite it taking two hours in the middle of the night to change the wheel gauge on the carriages. Euro 2012: Continental Drifter – a ground hopper's day-by-day diary 2012-06-23T19:34:43Z Five minutes later the airship had slowed down and had swung round on a course parallel to a homeward-bound Dutchman. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z Nothing was too ridiculous or puerile for him to stoop to, and he was, as a class, so entirely innocent and unsophisticated that the land-sharks waiting hungrily for homeward-bound ships found him an easy prey. The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries To-Day and in Days of Old 2012-03-25T02:00:04.800Z Formerly every other house in Nantucket had one of these lookouts, or a vane at the gable-end, to show if the wind was fair for vessels homeward-bound. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z We spoke two: the French mail steamer 'Parana,' homeward-bound, and the British ship 'Merioneth,' of Liverpool, bound south. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z Once, when I was homeward-bound along the Gold Coast, three gentlemen came on board very ill from fever, and homeward-bound, too. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z If we were at war with France we should retain her here until she could sail under convoy of a vessel of war homeward-bound, but there is no occasion for doing that now. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z If you run a supermarket, the authors point out, you want to be on the side of the street used by the most homeward-bound commuters. Skimmer's Guide: All Business is Local 2012-01-24T05:00:00Z "That the island would be out of the track of homeward-bound vessels." The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 2 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:21.457Z This explains why certain homeward-bound transports were torpedoed, and this was particularly true of troop and munition convoys to the western ports of France. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z Home′-born, native, not foreign; Home′bound, homeward-bound; Home′-bred, bred at home: native: domestic: plain: unpolished; Home′-brewed, brewed at home or for home use.—n. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z "I don't think that in any case you will be able to find a homeward-bound vessel by that time." The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z The steamer was the Dun Avon, homeward-bound from San Francisco, with passengers and cargo. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z "Nothing doing, Elmer," whispered Mark to his chum, in rather a disgusted tone, when they found themselves apart from the rest of the homeward-bound players and spectators. Fast Nine or, A Challenge from Fairfield 2011-09-22T02:00:24.220Z A homeward-bound lorry picked us up at last. Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front 2011-09-09T02:01:03.463Z From their conversation, Jack guessed that they were on the watch for some of the homeward-bound Spanish ships from Peru or Mexico, supposed to be freighted with gold and other valuable commodities. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z The customs officers at British ports are vigilant enough in connection with homeward-bound passengers' baggage, but not so in the case of departing ships. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Nothing in sight! nor had there been for days and days; for the isle they were in search of lies far out of the track of outward or homeward-bound ships. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z Their instructions were firstly to attack the fleet, and if it had gone away, to follow in pursuit; secondly, to intercept and capture the homeward-bound fleets from the East and West Indies. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z The disappearance of the warning light was quickly followed by the wreck of a large homeward-bound man-of-war, and the loss of nearly all her crew, upon the rocks. Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science 2011-07-19T02:00:21.280Z She is homeward-bound and must now be speeding over the Dakota or Minnesota prairies, well on toward St. Paul. Cruisings in the Cascades A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting, and Fishing 2011-07-09T02:00:15.543Z The unfortunate pilot was kept on board five days, and finally put on board a homeward-bound Mediterranean steamer that we spoke half-way across the Bay. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z Then the girl went on to tell her story, how she and Hubert Dorrien had been fellow-passengers on board the homeward-bound Australian liner which had arrived in the small hours of that morning. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z “I attempted to; but Providence, or rather the blunder-headed lookout on board a homeward-bound liner, willed otherwise.” The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Joan demanded an ice and drank sparingly; but when again in the motor-car, homeward-bound, she was abruptly smitten with amazement to find herself in Fowey's arms, submitting to his kisses if not returning them. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z Do some of you remember the shipwreck, some twenty years ago, of a steamer homeward-bound from California? Modern Society 2011-06-23T02:00:27.897Z There were no English ships in the road, but there were about five Dutch vessels homeward-bound, waiting for more, and three outward-bound. A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before 2011-04-07T02:00:17.607Z Roland, threading the hurrying crowds homeward-bound from the numerous places of entertainment, felt small inclination to follow their example. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z For, after seeing his assistant safely embarked on a homeward-bound boat, Sanders went up the river to Isisi, and there saw a woman who was called M'Lino. Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z Also from his eyrie, the captain, armed with a long telescope, could gaze at outward and homeward-bound ships, and so enjoy vicariously the sea-life he had abandoned these ten years. The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z A thrilling and most dramatic incident in a life not otherwise noteworthy for its vicissitudes would close when he was safe on board a homeward-bound mail steamer. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z While we were here, there came in two Dutch East Indiamen more, homeward-bound, to whom had happened a very odd accident. A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before 2011-04-07T02:00:17.607Z We have crossed, to-day, the track of the homeward-bound ships, both from the Cape of Good Hope, and Cape Horn, but have seen no sail. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z The states-general found it necessary to replace Tromp, who was at once sent to sea, again with the charge of seeing the outward-bound trade down Channel, and waiting for the homeward-bound. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z Many threw up their positions, and the homeward-bound steamers were filled with employees fleeing from this real "yellow peril." The Panama Canal A history and description of the enterprise In the case of homeward-bound enemy surface craft, the primary duty was to attack. The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War In another week he was to be homeward-bound: heart-free, but disappointed. The Call of the Town A Tale of Literary Life We still kept along on the beaten track of homeward-bound ships, but with little expectation of making any prizes, and for some days overhauled none but neutral ships. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z On the 18th of February 1653 the Dutch admiral, who had now collected the homeward-bound convoys, was off Plymouth on his way back to Holland, and was attacked by the English fleet. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z On the other hand, if a homeward-bound ant was lost it would approach from the outward side of the landmark and pass in. The Speech of Monkeys No duty to-day except the policing in the afternoon which was soon completed. 63rd Illinois Veteran Volunteers started on their homeward-bound journey this evening. An Artilleryman's Diary A homeward-bound pedestrian is a faun in evening dress. Just Around the Corner Romance en casserole On the 22d of April, having reached the track of the homeward-bound Pacific ships of the enemy, we descried an unlucky Yankee, to whom we immediately gave chase. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z How is it that homeward-bound excursionists always sing? Windyridge Scythian, homeward-bound, was steaming through the smooth and fast darkening waters of Table Bay. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance The homeward-bound mail steamer had hauled out from the Cape Town docks, and lay moored to the jetty. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt I write this letter from the sea, about half-way across the Atlantic, and I wait to send it by some homeward-bound ship. Tried for Her Life A Sequel to "Cruel As the Grave" The steamer being in the track of outward and homeward-bound vessels, and more or less being in sight, every day, she will make great havoc among them.” Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Jacob and Lord Felixstowe stood side by side on the deck of a homeward-bound steamer, a few weeks later, watching the pilot come out from Plymouth Harbour. Jacob's Ladder Ammunition was probably not profusely plentiful with those four homeward-bound whites, and might soon be exhausted. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance The houseflag was dipped and raised and dipped again by both; the red ensign was dipped; and the homeward-bound sounded her monosyllable three times, to which our own whistle replied in equal number. The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday With the homeward-bound pennant flying from the mainmast head and with the contractor's working party on board, we sailed from the Midway Islands on Friday, October 29, at 4 P.M. for San Francisco. The Last Cruise of the Saginaw In the meantime, the Alabama was approaching another track of commerce, across which she intended to run, on her way to Martinique—the track of the homeward-bound East India ships of the enemy. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z The comparatively simple procedure of sending destroyer escorts to meet homeward-bound convoys became involved with the timing and dispatch of a mercantile fleet sailing from a home port. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Here he weathered the storm, which drove the other caravels out to sea, and annihilated the homeward-bound fleet, the richest that had till then been sent from Hispaniola. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" A fine East-Indiaman, happily returned from her long voyage, was lying at anchor, with her long, homeward-bound pennant, and the Swedish flag fluttering gaily in the azure sky. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. But the infuriated homeward-bound Cherokees fell on the first of these cabins that lay in their way, massacred the inmates, and marched on in straggling blood-thirsty bands, burning and slaying as they went. The Story of Old Fort Loudon Keen, homeward-bound eyes had sighted a smudge on the near horizon. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea There is no hurry, you see"—with a sort of grim humour—"there is no post to catch, no homeward-bound mail steamer in the harbour. Under False Pretences A Novel The clangor of the gate rose now and then as homeward-bound parties passed through, becoming constantly more frequent. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories He eased into the line of cars filing out of the headquarters compound and shot into the stream of homeward-bound traffic on the state expressway. The Thirst Quenchers Dulaq pushed through the homeward-bound crowds toward the figure of a tall, blond man leaning against the safety railing of the city's main thoroughfare. The Dueling Machine During the darkness of the night she had been run into by a large homeward-bound merchantman of the same class. Happy Days for Boys and Girls He was silent until they had passed the long line of homeward-bound vehicles, drawn respectfully out of the Madam's way. Kildares of Storm All the time this man had been watching, a tempest blackly followed the homeward-bound ship. A Noble Woman Here he weathered the storm, which drove the other caravels out to sea and annihilated the homeward-bound fleet, the richest till then that had been sent from Española. Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia being a concordance of choice tributes to the great Genoese, his grand discovery, and his greatness of mind and purpose There was nowhere for her to sleep, wash or change her travel-stained clothes, for every room in her brother's house was engaged by the homeward-bound gold-diggers. Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines Some progressive merchants plan to roast coffee at noon time and at night, when homeward-bound passers-by are hungry and are particularly susceptible to the pungent aroma of roasting coffee. All About Coffee His was the only voice lifted to condemn the mad folly of loading a homeward-bound vessel with the glittering mud of a neighboring creek. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History This smuggler amassed a large fortune, and he had the audacity to purchase a portion of Eggardon Hill, in west Dorset, on which he planted trees to form a mark for his homeward-bound vessels. Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch Here they were very hospitably entertained until the arrival of the homeward-bound steamship "Margaret," which they boarded and on which they returned to New Orleans. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier Singularly enough, within an hour of the occurrence of the above-recorded conversation, a sail was sighted ahead, steering north; which upon her nearer approach proved to be a South Sea whaler, homeward-bound. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure I scarcely know; but I suppose I shall endeavour to get a berth on board a homeward-bound ship, or work my passage home. The Voyage of the Aurora Within a month from the time when this course was seen to be a duty, I was standing on the deck of a homeward-bound steamer, watching the harbour lights recede into the distance. Apologia Diffidentis Capture was rendered particularly desirable to the British by the fact that the Spanish homeward-bound convoy would be laden with the bullion sent from the American mines. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" We went aboard our homeward-bound train about 5 o’clock. How to Cook Husbands “I shall be more than glad, for many reasons, to once more find myself ‘homeward-bound,’ as I believe you sailors term it. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure Their idea was first to make the round of the various shipping agents’ offices, and endeavour to obtain a berth on a homeward-bound ship. The Voyage of the Aurora And from aft came to their ears the joyous whoops of the homeward-bound men, close to their native land and anxious to get to it by the shortest route. The Grain Ship Two of these privateers, manned chiefly by Americans, soon put to sea under the French flag, cruised along the Carolina coasts, and captured many homeward-bound British vessels and took them into the port of Charleston. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. About midnight we passed through quite a large fleet of craft, homeward-bound; and when day dawned, some seven or eight vessels were in sight ahead of us, steering to the southward. The Cruise of the "Esmeralda" With her and four smaller vessels he sailed from Brest, and fell in with the homeward-bound Baltic fleet convoyed by the Serapis, Captain Pearson, and a sloop of war. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration Her last call has been at Honolulu Harbour in the Sandwich Isles, and she is now homeward-bound for New York around the Horn. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure We followed a homeward-bound clipper fruit vessel, passing the entrance to numerous fine docks, and shipping of all descriptions. A Yacht Voyage Round England Whitney and Wollaston planned the plunder of homeward-bound Spanish ships. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography And so the gallant ship goes outward-bound; and homeward-bound the same. All Afloat A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways When he came to himself again he was on board a homeward-bound vessel, having been picked up senseless from a drifting wreck. The Science of Fairy Tales An Inquiry into Fairy Mythology But what interests us more than anything else at present is the discovery of some homeward-bound ship, by which to despatch our letters to friends at home. A Boy's Voyage Round the World We heard that she was a homeward-bound barque from the United States, and that the passengers on board were returning to see their friends. A Yacht Voyage Round England It was to this old cross that the homeward-bound mariner first turned his eyes. Chatterbox, 1906 Wolf, however, was one of the homeward-bound party. Picked up at Sea The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek There was nothing for me to do but to wait at Bourbon for another, homeward-bound ship; so I resolved to profit by my misfortune, and make an excursion into the island. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 19 — Travel and Adventure I presume you already know about the bushrangers and how they used to plunder the homeward-bound miners.” The Land of the Kangaroo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island Continent I have not been outward-bound often enough to know much of the regret of being homeward-bound. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance It was the steamer Prince, homeward-bound from Alaska, carrying passengers and a cargo as rich and yellow as the sunshine. A Girl of the Klondike Harry now found that the prize was the Culloden, an English ship homeward-bound, which had been captured by a French privateer, and was on her way to the Mauritius. Won from the Waves I will take you with me if you wish it, or if you prefer it, will put you on board the first homeward-bound passenger-ship that we can find. Under the Waves Diving in Deep Waters But no cheer ever greeted her return; no bright eyes ever watched her homeward-bound sails rising on the far-off horizon. Fast in the Ice Adventures in the Polar Regions If we fall in with a homeward-bound ship, I shall put you on board. Archibald Hughson An Arctic Story Again he would look out in search of any homeward-bound vessel which might need his services. Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars “It’s no use your wasting words on me, Mr Gaffin; if you are going to the south’ard you had better go—I am homeward-bound.” Won from the Waves It was a bright breezy morning when our three heroes stood on the deck of a homeward-bound vessel and gazed wistfully over the taffrail at the fast-receding shore. The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar Going straight onward like a homeward-bound ship, keeping his eyes right ahead, Bob was stranded at last in front of a green door, at which he knocked, and was answered with a hearty “Come in.” Chasing the Sun A violent storm came on; the sea was terrible, the waves breaking right over the little homeward-bound ships, which tossed about helplessly for long days and nights. A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole The captain, who was a kind-hearted man, did his best to raise his spirits; and promised him that if we fell in with a homeward-bound ship he would endeavour to put him on board. Old Jack Unless she could obtain the remainder of her crew by taking them out of any homeward-bound vessels or fishing-boats, she was to put into Plymouth to make up her complement. Won from the Waves That meal over, the homeward-bound passengers took boats en route for Gorgona, while those bound for California hired mules for the land journey to Panama. Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands The next moment saw a procession of chariots, semi-circus wagons and barouches filled with homeward-bound schoolboys and their escorts, dashing at a brisk trot toward the railroad station. Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska But the gem still carried its baleful spell, for we also know how the expert whom the Paternostros carried with them to Paris, was drowned just as the homeward-bound vessel was entering Dover harbor. The Paternoster Ruby Some were to go away in their boats in different directions; some wished to land, and others to be put on board homeward-bound vessels. Old Jack And many were the eyes of disappointment that in vain sought the friendship of the reserved, wealthy, homeward-bound Englishman. Wilton School or, Harry Campbell's Revenge A soul passed out on its way toward Heaven As soon as the word of release was given; And the trail of the meteor swept around The lovely form of the homeward-bound. At the Time Appointed This is what we say of ships when they are going out to sea; when they return from a voyage we say that they are “homeward-bound.” The Life of a Ship At last he tore himself away, got into his canoe, and remained gazing in speechless sorrow after the homeward-bound vessel as she shook out her topsails to the breeze. Jarwin and Cuffy I have just been perusing a letter from my good old uncle Shirley: he writes so urgently that I fear I must return to England by the first homeward-bound ship.” The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West Gaff feared there was but little prospect of being speedily delivered from the steamer; nevertheless he begged the captain to put him on board the first homeward-bound vessel they should meet with. Shifting Winds A Tough Yarn By this time, we were, with our homeward-bound convoy, on the banks of Newfoundland. Rattlin the Reefer She and all the people on the raft had been picked up by a homeward-bound vessel the day after they lost sight of their ship, and were brought safe back to England. The Life of a Ship It was on New Year’s Day, 1800, that we boarded a large homeward-bound Indiaman, which had just struck soundings. Poor Jack “Perhaps, sir, you will have the kindness to send me back by the first homeward-bound vessel?” Newton Forster The Merchant Service Had the wind continued from the southward, we might have fallen in with some homeward-bound ship, but it was not likely that we should now meet with one. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor A large ship, homeward-bound, had lost her master, and Mr Henley being known favourably to the agents at Cape Town, he was appointed to take charge of her. My First Voyage to Southern Seas King Charles’s exchequer is low, and we have been sent out here to capture a homeward-bound fleet of Dutch merchantmen expected shortly in the Channel. A True Hero A Story of the Days of William Penn The wind may change, and we may be driven back, or we may be able to put you on board some homeward-bound ship. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler We sighted a number of merchant vessels, and occasionally a man-of-war, homeward-bound from other stations, but all were as badly off as we were. Paddy Finn I could scarcely believe my senses when I found myself actually on board a ship homeward-bound. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor She was, indeed, now in a part of the ocean in which privateers were likely to be cruising, on the look-out for homeward-bound vessels. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley The captain on this sent Blyth and me over to Singapore, where we found that they had entered on board a homeward-bound ship and had sailed. The Mate of the Lily Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book I still had the hope to support me that before long we might fall in with a homeward-bound ship, and I concluded that the captain would, without hesitation, put Jim and me on board her. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler She proved to be the Hercules, 74, and as she was homeward-bound, her captain said that he would keep us company, to help fight any enemy which might appear. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days My great desire was to write home, at least to say where I was, and that I was well; but no opportunity occurred, not a homeward-bound ship did we pass. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Not two days after that I managed to make my escape, and, getting back to Jamaica, looked out for a homeward-bound vessel. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley “The first mate and boatswain are kind to me, but I think, sir, I had better ship on board another vessel homeward-bound,” he replied. The Mate of the Lily Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book I had now to abandon all hopes of the ship putting back, but there was still a possibility of getting on board a homeward-bound vessel. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler Soon after this, we sailed on a cruise to the westward, for the purpose of intercepting some of the enemy’s homeward-bound merchantmen. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days The idea was that they were two homeward-bound English merchantmen. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor I, with some of the crew who had reached the land, was taken off by a homeward-bound ship, in which I returned to England. Charley Laurel A Story of Adventure by Sea and Land We had left the island for some days, when we fell in with a homeward-bound South Sea whaler. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures “If I can go on shore here, I shall be able to get back by the next homeward-bound vessel which calls at the place.” Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler At length our orders arrived, and the shout ran along the decks— “Hurrah, we are homeward-bound!” Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days Just as we had arrived at this determination, a homeward-bound West Indiaman, which had parted from her convoy, put into the harbour. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor A fortnight after, he was spoken by a homeward-bound brig, and that was the last ever heard of honest Roland Mugford, or the ship he sailed in. Captain Mugford Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors We then proceeded to Canton, where we found the homeward-bound merchant fleet ready to sail. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea He would either get on board a homeward-bound vessel, or land at the first port at which the ship touched. The Three Admirals “You don’t mean to say that we are homeward-bound, youngster?” The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea With the wind as it was, we thought that we should probably make the land somewhere about the Dorsetshire coast, should we not in the meantime fall in with any homeward-bound ship. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Few men, after having spent several years on a foreign station, can look without concern on a homeward-bound ship, which carries away friends and acquaintances, while they themselves are left behind. The Three Lieutenants The ships’ companies had been grumbling considerably at being delayed, as they were anxious to get back to Canton, where, it was hoped, we should receive orders to convoy the homeward-bound merchant fleet. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea I then begged him, chiefly by signs, that should we fall in with a homeward-bound ship, to put me on board of her. The Three Admirals After a hurried breakfast the oxen were inspanned, and Denis was placed in the homeward-bound waggon. Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand We could scarcely, we thought, escape being seen by some vessel either outward or homeward-bound. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Having seen them on board a homeward-bound ship, he again turned his face northward, June, 1852. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley “She is probably some homeward-bound Indiaman from China; this would be her track, remember.” Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War There were letters waiting already on board, until they could be sent by some homeward-bound craft. The Boy Patriot When they got to London, however, news came from Lloyd’s that the Josephine was lost, as our boats, which had been swept away in the hurricane, had been picked up by a homeward-bound ship. The White Squall A Story of the Sargasso Sea If not, we were exactly in the track of homeward-bound vessels coming from America, and that we should be certainly fallen in with. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor “Are we not now, sir, in the track of all the homeward-bound ships sailing on the great circle from the West Indies and South American ports?” The Ghost Ship A Mystery of the Sea There can be no doubt that she is French; and I have a strong suspicion that she is a privateer on the lookout for some of our homeward-bound vessels. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War She had here joined the homeward-bound convoy, and all had gone well with her until the springing up of the gale during which we had fallen in with the convoy. The Log of a Privateersman The ship had been to Manilla, and at the time of her loss was homeward-bound, with instructions to call at Madras en route. The Log of the Flying Fish A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure This, however, will seldom be the case, nor to any great extent; as the homeward-bound packet, whether steamer or sailing-vessel, will almost always be at Cape Nichola before the steamer gets up from the leeward. A General Plan for a Mail Communication by Steam, Between Great Britain and the Eastern and Western Parts of the World In Hong-kong they procured new clothes, and when they went aboard the homeward-bound steamer they felt, for the first time for many weeks, that they need not be ashamed of their appearance. Chatterbox, 1905. It was even doubted whether by straining every nerve it would be possible to save the homeward-bound fleets from the Indies. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 Pilgrims homeward-bound, as you readily understand, at different stages of their journey will picture Heaven to themselves differently, according as light or darkness, joy or sorrow encompass them. Raemaekers' Cartoons With Accompanying Notes by Well-known English Writers Most of the vast number of rare specimens and natural-history curiosities gathered by Humboldt and Bonpland were placed on a homeward-bound ship that sailed from South America. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists The latter island is directly in the course of both the West Indian and homeward-bound South American packets; and it may be said with equal accuracy, in the outward direct course of these packets also. A General Plan for a Mail Communication by Steam, Between Great Britain and the Eastern and Western Parts of the World At ten-thirty that night they were clear of the place, and homeward-bound to England. The Mark of the Beast It performs almost miracles on the homeward-bound passengers. The Tiger of Mysore A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib I looked wildly about for escape—I would leap up—rush home to bury my burning face in my pillows, and, later, in the friendly cabin of a homeward-bound steamer. In Search of the Unknown Hourly observations, with especial reference to this and the following head of inquiry, should also be made off the western coast of Africa during the homeward-bound voyage. The Hurricane Guide Being An Attempt To Connect The Rotary Gale Or Revolving Storm With Atmospheric Waves. If this course is adopted, there would be no need for any stoppages at Halifax, except to land the outward mails, &c., and pick up the inward, or homeward-bound European mails, &c. A General Plan for a Mail Communication by Steam, Between Great Britain and the Eastern and Western Parts of the World By this same token it is a wise precaution to look back frequently as you go and impress the homeward-bound landmarks on your memory. On the Trail An Outdoor Book for Girls Returning homeward-bound, we here landed a host of men from the Oil-rivers, greatly to my delight, as they had cumbered the deck with their leaky powder-kegs, amid which wandered the sailors, smoking unconcernedly. To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative She would never feel at ease until they were out of Yokohama, homeward-bound. Parrot & Co. They fell in with a few Frenchmen homeward-bound from the Banks, and let them pass uninjured. English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4 The Brazilians, devoted to Dom Pedro, implored him to remain; the Portuguese garrison spoke of removing him on a homeward-bound ship by force. South America July 4th.—In answer to my entreaties, Mr. Eversleigh has consented to make inquiries about the homeward-bound vessels starting from Colombo. Dead Man's Rock They disembark when outward-bound and re-embark when homeward-bound, and in the interim they never tempt surf and sharks. To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative We would lie there that night, and in the morning we would make a start, homeward-bound, for Nassau. Pieces of Eight Naturally, too, she wanted to cable the news to her Winston in Calcutta, but I showed her, Gazette in hand, that the ship was on the homeward-bound list for more than a week already. Tales Of Hearsay A homeward-bound submarine chooses this hour to rise, very ostentatiously, and signals by hand to a lieutenant in command. Sea Warfare The commanders of the Revenue cruisers were told to keep an especial watch on the homeward-bound East Indiamen to prevent "the illicit practices that are continually attempted to be committed from them." King's Cutters and Smugglers 1700-1855 He passed the four homeward-bound F-86's as he was going in, but by the time he arrived over Long Beach the UFO was gone. The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects The machine went drunkenly up the street, zigzagging like a homeward-bound reveler. The Big-Town Round-Up Meanwhile, the boy, unconscious that his fate had already been decided upon, hastened to the Fairfax Station, to take the homeward-bound train, which would be due in a few minutes. Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XII, Jan. 3, 1891 It remained cruising in that neighborhood until the 6th of June, keeping the approaches of the Channel open for a homeward-bound convoy of merchantmen, which passed on that day. The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain He lingered time enough to have received an answer to his letter, and, none coming, he took the first steamer homeward-bound. Bluebell A Novel In the spring of 1828, much chagrined with his, so far, continued bad luck, and no prospect of gaining his object appearing, he again joined a homeward-bound party and with it, sorrowfully, started for Missouri. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself Away off in the Bay was a homeward-bound schooner, with colors flying. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 82, August, 1864 Cheer up, lads," said Israel, in a jovial tone, "homeward-bound, you know. Israel Potter The crews of both ships were divided, and put on board several of the homeward-bound ships. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 11 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Having partially repaired damages, Admiral Reynolds weighed anchor on the 17th December, and proceeded, in consort with the Defence and Cressy, to convoy a homeward-bound fleet of merchantmen. Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849 Having finished up his business, he instantly began his homeward-bound journey. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself The Franco-Spanish fleet which had assembled at Cadiz was occupied ineffectually in trying to stop small reliefs reaching Gibraltar and in covering their own homeward-bound trade. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy For my safe return to 'those pale, those white-faced shores,' so welcome to the homeward-bound, accompanied, happily, by the adventurous little family who have taken part in the expedition, I am truly thankful. A Voyage in the 'Sunbeam' Our Home on the Ocean for Eleven Months Not many weeks passed before the inevitable homeward-bound stragglers began to be encountered, and of these Dora eagerly sought information concerning the object of her quest. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 28, July, 1873 He again returned to his former station in March, 1811, where he remained until the latter end of the year, when his ship was selected, with others, to convoy the homeward-bound fleet. Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849 Major Carleton, having performed all that lay in his power, commenced his homeward-bound march. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself The homeward-bound Jamaica convoy was at hand, and at all hazards it must be saved. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy At five the homeward-bound P. and O. steamer passed us quite close, and at six we met the outward-bound P. and O. steamer. A Voyage in the 'Sunbeam' Our Home on the Ocean for Eleven Months And two or three days before our arrival, another homeward-bound ship of the same nation had parted from her cable, and been driven on shore at the head of the bay, where she was lost. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 15 Forming A Complete History Of The Origin And Progress Of Navigation, Discovery, And Commerce, By Sea And Land, From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time Ever since the homeward-bound whaler had struck a derelict in a gale of wind north of the Falklands and foundered, this little boat, surviving the shipwreck as by a miracle, had drifted on. And Thus He Came A Christmas Fantasy This morning we sighted a sail—a large homeward-bound steamer, spreading her canvas to catch the trades, and with who should say what tidings on board. London to Ladysmith via Pretoria There was, moreover, serious anxiety lest the French should extend their operations to Scotland, and there was Killigrew's homeward-bound convoy approaching. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy In the homeward-bound car, Queed fully recaptured his poise, and redirected his thoughts into rational channels. Queed It was on New Year's Day, 1800, that we boarded a large homeward-bound Indiaman, which had just struck soundings. Poor Jack A slight delay in completing her repairs was occasioned by the want of timber--a scarce commodity in Orkney, where there are no trees--but suitable material was procured from a homeward-bound ship. The Pilots of Pomona Previous to this order many homeward-bound West Indiamen arrived at Castle Harbor to load with this fruit for the English market. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 5, February, 1885 As a rule, their escort proper went no farther outward-bound than St. Helena, whence it returned with the homeward-bound vessels that gathered there from India, China, and the South Sea whaling grounds. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy Only the night before she and her uncle had figured out the Curlew's course homeward-bound from her last port of call. Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper Troopships from Santiago, laden with homeward-bound troops, sailed by the mouth of the harbor, but we, the first volunteers to reach the seat of war and to see active service, still lingered. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" The stream of homeward-bound carriages had come to a sudden lull. Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts The other two were homeward-bound, having made train-oil of seals at Penguin island. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 Being in one of the smaller ships, which was somewhat in advance of our fleet from Chittagong, I came in sight of Cochin just as the very last of the homeward-bound fleet was under sail. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 He knew that it was the part of wisdom to turn his back upon this place, to walk on to Clamart or return to Vanves and mount upon a homeward-bound tram. Jason It was a great lumbering tramp, as high out of the water as a barn, and as weather-stained as a homeward-bound whaler. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" Nothing in sight, and I intend to see nothing—unless it be a homeward-bound Californian steamer—at present, as it is important I should make the run I contemplate without being traced. The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter The 5th February, five homeward-bound ships belonging to Holland put into the same road where we lay. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 Wise and considerate regulations which are continued in the existing concessions as to the carriage of "soldiers' pets" by troop trains and homeward-bound Indian transports. Twenty-One Days in India; and, the Teapot Series We here found one of the Company's ships, the Lion, commanded by Captain Newport, come from Surat, and homeward-bound for England. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time "Perhaps, sir, you will have the kindness to send me back by the first homeward-bound vessel?" Newton Forster Mrs. Harding is homeward-bound, Mr. Brabant on a new rung of the fur ladder of preferment, Inspector Pelletier and his associates starting on a quest of their own seeking. The New North In order, therefore, to ease the crown of such useless expense, she was fitted for sea, and sailed on the 3rd of this month on her homeward-bound voyage.* An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2 Upon the whole, we found it was a French merchant-ship of three hundred tons, homeward-bound from Quebec, in the river of Canada. The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808) Corey also proposed to return with us, accompanied by one of his sons, when our ships are homeward-bound. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time There he completed his cargo, and sailed, with five homeward-bound Indiamen, on the 27th of the same month. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. I assented gladly; so we dismissed the cab, and went out, arm-in-arm, along a labyrinth of quiet streets lighted by gas-lamps few and far between, and traversed only by a few homeward-bound pedestrians. In the Days of My Youth Willis started up the Yukon with two hundred homeward-bound pilgrims on board. Brown Wolf and Other Jack London Stories Chosen and Edited By Franklin K. Mathiews Four Spanish homeward-bound frigates fell into their hands about the same time. The History of Puerto Rico From the Spanish Discovery to the American Occupation The delegates leaving Chicago on the various homeward-bound railroad trains that night, saw that already the enthusiasm of the convention was transferred from the wigwam to the country. Abraham Lincoln, a History — Volume 02 He managed to reach a port, and there took steamer homeward-bound for Southampton. McClure's Magazine December, 1895 Ten miles out of Kansas City Martin gave the homeward-bound order for Northport, then slumped weakly into a corner. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 Her decks were piled high with freight and baggage, and swarmed with a heterogeneous company of Indians, dogs, and dog-mushers, prospectors, traders, and homeward-bound gold-seekers. Brown Wolf and Other Jack London Stories Chosen and Edited By Franklin K. Mathiews The captains of homeward-bound ships were empowered to promise £2000 to their crews in the same circumstances. The Pirates of Malabar, and an Englishwoman in India Two Hundred Years Ago La Desiree standing on unmolested, though, as I afterwards learned, she was picked up next morning by a homeward-bound English two-decker, hauling down her colours without any resistance. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" Hitherto the Tortugans had been content to gain as much as possible from the homeward-bound vessels through the orderly channels of legitimate trade. Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates; fiction, fact & fancy concerning the buccaneers & marooners of the Spanish main The report concerning the viceroy was unfounded: but a homeward-bound Manilla ship put into Santa Cruz at this time, and the expedition was determined upon. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson So that by the latter end of October there was a very great fleet of homeward-bound ships to come up, such as the like had not been known for many years. A Journal of the Plague Year, written by a citizen who continued all the while in London The first statement of each man—ever an ancient one in homeward-bound forecastles—was: "No boarding-house sharks in mine." John Barleycorn On the same day I sailed for Madeira, where I joined my wife on the homeward-bound Masonic. The Four Faces A Mystery The passage out was well enough, but homeward-bound we had a hard time of it. Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast On the 9th Nelson arrived off that island; and there learned that they had passed to leeward of Antigua the preceding day, and had taken a homeward-bound convoy. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson And some that beat up Channel homeward-bound I watched, and wondered what they might have found, What alien ports enriched their teeming hold With crates of fruit or bars of unwrought gold? Georgian Poetry 1920-22 Old rags had to last, and they sewed patch upon patch, turning out what are called "homeward-bound patches" of the most amazing proportions. John Barleycorn If an American ship be "proceeding from" the port of Liverpool to some port in the United States, how soon does she enter on what lexicographers call "the state of being" homeward-bound? The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860 Our homeward-bound passage was long and stormy, but we made the capes, at last. Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast We soon reached the humble mission, left the man in safe keeping, and took a homeward-bound car, retiring about 2 A.M., grateful and almost too happy to sleep. Fifteen Years with the Outcast The season for travellers was drawing to a close, and the house was full of homeward-bound guests. Wilfrid Cumbermede Some pilot boats,--how unlike those which greet the homeward-bound voyager, as he first hails Britain's chalky cliffs--crowded around the vessel, offering their services to guide it through the strait. A Love Story Whatever the traveller from Europe may think of this quasi-tropical Tyrol, those homeward-bound from Asia and Africa will pronounce her a Paradise. To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I The lifeless, homeward-bound flirtations had waned long ago, and no one looked twice at any one else. From One Generation to Another We were without money, too, and, a homeward-bound Calcutta vessel coming in, we joined her to work our passages home, Mr. Marble as dickey, and the rest of us in the forecastle. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale And here, with the exception of a few brief intervals of sunning himself in fine weather, he remained on his back, or seated cross-legged, during the remainder of the homeward-bound passage. Redburn. His First Voyage He had gone with a party of friends, five in all, on board a homeward-bound vessel, which lay at a short distance from the shore. Journal of an African Cruiser Consequently the old Company's ships, when homeward-bound, run directly from Sierra Leone to Grand Canary, a week's work of 1,430 knots. To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I They stood together by the front window and watched the people skurry along past the stores homeward-bound from the circus. Poor White A homeward-bound vessel from India had touched at Kupang ten days before the Investigator arrived, but when another one would put in was uncertain. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders Before the day of our sailing, it was known to the seamen that the girlish youth, whom they daily saw near the sign of the Clipper in Union-street, would form one of their homeward-bound crew. Redburn. His First Voyage We got into a thick fog and had to stand still and hoot, while something—a homeward-bound steamer, they say—nearly ran us down. Olivia in India Having completed the loading of ten ships, the admiral sailed from Cochin on his homeward-bound voyage; and when about three leagues from Pandarane, he descried the Moorish fleet of twenty-nine large ships coming towards him. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Chief among these places is the chains, to which I would sometimes hie during our pleasant homeward-bound glide over those pensive tropical latitudes. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War The great successive rush of homeward-bound employers, clerks, and workpeople had not yet set in. With Zola in England So that when the crew were about two weeks out, on the homeward-bound passage, it became sorrowfully evident that tobacco was at a premium. Redburn. His First Voyage This northerly course is, plainly, the most advantageous for a homeward-bound ship, as it strikes the Gulf Stream soonest, and keeps in it longest. At Last It was estimated that about fifty cruisers or armed merchant ships would be required for this service if the homeward-bound trade to the British Isles alone was considered. The Crisis of the Naval War Exhilarated by the thought of being homeward-bound, many of the seamen became joyous, and the discipline of the ship, if anything, became a little relaxed. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War So long as they were homeward-bound I did not care; but it gave me a queer fluttering of the heart to think that Elspeth but yesterday should have been near this perilous Border. Salute to Adventurers Once more the squadron set sail, and now the homeward-bound pennant was flying. Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" Early in the century sloops of war had orders "to cruise between Beechy and the Downs to Impress men out of homeward-bound Merchant Ships," and in 1755 Rodney's lieutenants found the Channel "full of tenders." The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore At first some 40 per cent, of the homeward-bound trade was convoyed. The Crisis of the Naval War Lucky it is that it comes about midway in the homeward-bound passage, so that the sailors have time to prepare for it, and time to recover from it after it is astern. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War The anchor soon swung at the bow of the 'George and Mary', and her yards were squared for Marble Island, where we were to take on board water for the homeward-bound voyage. Schwatka's Search And now, here he was at last, homeward-bound. Man on the Box The Croonah replied, and the homeward-bound vessel disappeared in the gathering twilight with her code flags still flying. The Grey Lady Early on Saturday morning they embarked on their homeward-bound steamer and sailed from England. Self-Raised Or, From the Depths But whatever we mess-mates thought, in whatever circumstances we found ourselves, we never forgot that our frigate, had as it was, was homeward-bound. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War On June 22, the date of departure, a course was set for the Auckland Islands, which lie in the track of homeward-bound vessels from Australia via Cape Horn. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 That was the hour when the streets were crowded to their capacity by restless homeward-bound pedestrians, and the saloons, by those who paused in their haste. The Rose in the Ring The Niger was homeward-bound when I joined her, and in due course arrived in Cameroon River, and I was once again under the dominion of Germany. Travels in West Africa A pilot had boarded her off Sandy Hook, and strange and startling had been his tidings to the homeward-bound Americans. An Original Belle I had now been on board the frigate upward of a year, and remained unscourged; the ship was homeward-bound, and in a few weeks, at most, I would be a free man. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War The first flight of people homeward-bound from the theaters was well over; the later contingent, supping in restaurants, had not begun to arrive. Number Seventeen One morning as they were running up the Sound, homeward-bound, they passed a large steam yacht at anchor. Love, the Fiddler The way the homeward-bound one feels now, he would swap any Old Master he ever saw for one peep at a set of sanitary bath fixtures. Europe Revised In the saloon of a homeward-bound steamer, twenty-four hours from port, and that port Southampton, a lady sat writing letters. The Crown of Life We have plenty of time; the occasion invites; for behold! the homeward-bound Neversink bowls along over a jubilant sea. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War Thought you would like to hear this, but homeward-bound steamer is making signals for letters. Cousin Phillis Early in the morning a homeward-bound sail hove in sight, and as the sea was very calm, our captain kindly promised to lower a boat and send letters by her. A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53 Previous to this, he had been two or three voyages in Sydney whalemen; always, however, as in the present instance, shipping at the Bay of Islands, and receiving his discharge there on the homeward-bound passage. Omoo This man and his comrade escaped in a boat and drifted to and fro till they were picked up by a homeward-bound caravel which landed them at Hull. The Lady of Blossholme As he lay there two great carracks of Genoa, homeward-bound from Constantinople, found, not without difficulty, shelter from the tempest in the same bay. The Decameron, Volume I Since then it has been often sighted by homeward-bound whalers, but rarely landed upon. Letters from High Latitudes From beginning to end it had been a long luminous dream; in the next letter, written on the homeward-bound ship, becalmed under a cloudless sky, we realize the fitting end of the experience. Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 1 (1835-1866) He thought of a shot in the back in a lonely place when Flint would be homeward-bound at midnight—his unvarying hour for the trip. A Double Barrelled Detective Story As it was not possible to do anything more I took my passage in a homeward-bound Indiaman, to return to London, and lay the matter before the Privy Council. The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen Farmers homeward-bound from the former market-town, who trot all the rest of the way, walk their horses up this short incline. Wessex Tales Beyond a moderately high embankment of turf and timber, the lovers could see the broad river, sweeping eastward to the Nore, with homeward-bound and outward-faring ships afloat on its golden tide. The Green Mummy Her decks were piled high with freight and baggage, and swarmed with a heterogeneous company of Indians, dogs, and dog-mushers, prospectors, traders, and homeward-bound gold-seekers. Lost Face On the notice-board in the Captains' Room, the pulsing arrows of some twenty indicators register, degree by geographical degree, the progress of as many homeward-bound packets. Actions and Reactions Some pilots would go as far as Holyhead for the chance of the homeward-bound vessels; others only took the ships over the Banks. Mary Barton There were homeward-bound labourers to be seen in the lanes now, and where like a white ribbon the Watling Street lay across the verdant carpet moved an insect shape, speedily. The Quest of the Sacred Slipper He stepped off the platform, across the road, out of the way of homeward-bound Come-Outers, and stood there, thinking. Keziah Coffin In the fall of the year, the W. H. Willis started up the Yukon with two hundred homeward-bound pilgrims on board. Lost Face The owner concluded by asking any commander of a homeward-bound ship to report the yacht's position in Anjer on his way through Sunda Straits—or to any British or Dutch man-of-war he might meet. The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows In this last voyage, homeward-bound for Liverpool from South America, I say to you, my young friend, it blew. A Message from the Sea To homeward-bound ships this is a great boon. The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales Bolly never lagged; she was like the homeward-bound horse, indifferent to direction because sure of it, eager to finish the journey because now it was short. Heritage of the Desert However, we effected our hair’s-breadth escape into Italy; and, reaching Genoa, took passage in a Dutch mail steamer, homeward-bound from Java with London as a port of call. Notes on Life and Letters He strews the seeds of anxiety upon the decks of scudding ships, makes the foam-stripped ocean look old, and sprinkles with gray hairs the heads of ship-masters in the homeward-bound ships running for the Channel. The Mirror of the Sea There is no order more noisily given or taken up with lustier shouts on board a homeward-bound merchant ship than the command, “Man the windlass!” The Mirror of the Sea For this was the homeward-bound fleet from the far-off ends of the earth, and a Falmouth fruit-schooner, the smallest of them all, was heading the flight. The Mirror of the Sea |
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