| 单词 | leeward |
| 例句 | The air moved a little faster and became a light wind, so that leeward and windward side were clearly differentiated. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I set my travelsack on the leeward side of one of the grey- stones and the two of us began to set up camp. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A gust that came on howling at the same instant broke his mast in two, hurling his yard and sail far out to leeward. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z An editorial pleaded for the exercise of common sense as Wilson moved to declare war; another celebrated the recent extension of ferry service to the leeward side of the island. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Finding three large sycamores growing close together, we stopped on the leeward side. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z In each crack grew a gnarly sea grape tree deformed from leeward winds. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z They followed a row of torches up an uneven path to the leeward side of the prison. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z As the wind changed direction I moved Rocinante to keep her always to leeward of our big oaks. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He’d ease the handle of the cane over toward the imaginary leeward rail, and two of us would haul in an imaginary rope. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z The door was leeward, but we all knew that later the wind would shift. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Situated on the leeward side of the Chilean Coast range, more than 10,000 feet above sea level, it is one of the highest deserts and driest places on Earth. | 'Nostalgia for the Light': Chile?s Past Is Present in the Desert 2011-03-17T21:58:19Z I presume you wanted to write "leeward coast" or something more meaningful. Hawaiian Food Is Flourishing … in Utah? 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z Thames sailing barges still drift, as in TS Eliot’s The Waste Land, down Greenwich reach, past the Isle of Dogs: “With the turning tide/ Red sails/ Wide/ To leeward, swing on the heavy spar.” Ten years living on a boat: 'It's a fun life – I'm not a watery hobo' 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z The tone of this beguiling album is pitched just on the leeward side of mainstream. Laura Mvula: Sing to the Moon – review 2013-03-03T00:05:13Z “Although an area of showers is moving over the islands this morning, it has not brought significant rainfall to leeward areas,” the latest weather service warning said. Firefighters extinguish small Maui wildfire that broke out during wind warning 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Henken was injured during the third fleet race Saturday when the American catamaran crashed off its foils and buried the leeward hull in the water. Britain’s Ainslie wins SailGP regatta. Team USA finishes third a day after a crewman was injured 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z The agency issued a Red Flag Warning for the leeward sides of the Hawaiian Islands through Thursday afternoon. Forecasters warn of increased fire risk in Hawaii amid gusty winds, low humidity 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z But forecasters at the US National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration were predicting below average precipitation and drought for Hawaii — and for the leeward side of Maui in particular — as early as May. Wildfires Are Becoming Increasingly Devastating in Hawaii 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Areas in “severe drought” include Maui’s leeward side — where the now burned town of Lahaina is — while the windward side is considered “abnormally dry.” How a perfect storm of climate and weather led to catastrophic Maui fire 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z He looked out on the colony every day from a small food operation where visitors can picnic and hope they aren’t leeward of the day’s winds, for the colony can stink. Climate reshapes life for tenacious gannets on Quebec isle 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Mr Cole-Hamilton, who was then 66, was able to help his friend around to the leeward side of the boat and the pair managed to right the craft. Scotland has highest accidental drowning rate in UK 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z He then made the crew set pots facing into the wind so they got exposed to waves coming on board, rather than turning the vessel to offer more protection on the leeward side. ‘Deadliest Catch,’ a reality show with drama — and room for make-believe 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z On 7 August, the agency issued a Red Flag Warning for fire danger for the leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands. Wildfires Are Becoming Increasingly Devastating in Hawaii 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Kona storms derive their name from a word meaning “leeward,” referring to the direction their winds come from. Storm brings serious flash flooding to Hawaii — along with mountain snow 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z The base straddles Guantánamo Bay, a U.S.-controlled body of water, with some services on the leeward side and most on the windward, connected by a ferry. Guantánamo Bay: Beyond the Prison 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z “It seems as if we are, at least in the near term, on the leeward side of this earnings mountain,” Stovall said. Earnings boom is expected a year after pandemic-driven skid 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z The leeward shroud of the American boat cut into the starboard hull of the Japanese boat. Britain’s Ben Ainslie beats Slingsby’s Aussies in SailGP 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z But it split from Team New Zealand at the leeward mark, headed to the left side of the course and the New Zealanders showed speed again to sail past. Team NZ beats Luna Rossa 7-3 to retain the America’s Cup 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z At the final leeward mark the Italian boat was only three seconds ahead and made the mistake of allowing New Zealand separation, heading to the left while Team New Zealand took the right. Match point: Team NZ leads Luna Rossa 6-3 in America’s Cup 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z In the normal sailing mode, the AC75 will skim above the waves on the leeward foil and rudder, with the windward foil arm raised out of the water to reduce drag. America’s Cup crews race for 1st time in powerful new boats 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z Do so over the leeward side of the boat, facing downwind. How to Overcome Seasickness 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z People were driving extremely fast away from the center of town, but traffic was still light enough that cars were flowing over the highway that connects the leeward side of Oahu to Honolulu. AP reporter recounts moments after Hawaii missile alert 2018-01-14T05:00:00Z Luna Rossa sailed to a lead of more than 4 minutes at the second leeward mark. Team NZ beats Luna Rossa 7-3 to retain the America’s Cup 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z The state worked to regulate the industry 20 years ago, establishing marine protected areas covering roughly 35 percent of Hawaii Island’s leeward reef areas. Aquarium fishing banned in West Hawaii waters pending review 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z The time of year and its position leeward of the Cascade Mountains means it would expect a more than 70% chance of an unobstructed view of the eclipse. Eclipse spectacle set to grip US public - BBC News 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z When the boats are foiling, they’re riding only on the leeward daggerboard and both rudders. ‘Foiling’ America’s Cup due to set sail Saturday in Bermuda 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z There are not many places to find shelter in the Bering Sea, but the leeward sides of St. George and St. Paul islands are two important options, Kelley said. Coast Guard calls off search for 6 fishermen on crab boat 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z The agency said Thursday areas of leeward Kauai and leeward Maui that are still in drought will probably recover. Near to above average rain forecast for Hawaii this winter 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z As a child, Allis grew up in the leeward shadow of his sister, a fraternal twin, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Science of Identity and Difference 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z The massive mountain has strongly interacted with the wind, leaving a wide dust-free zone on its leeward side. Satellite eye on Earth: December 2015 – in pictures 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Scientists used to think the winds that rise from the leeward side of mountains didn't travel much higher than the troposphere, which varies in altitude, depending on location and season. Pilot is building a glider to ride winds to the stratosphere — with no engine 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z An additional vacant lot on the leeward side of Oahu is being considered for more modular housing units. Honolulu drops plan to turn Hilo Hattie store into shelter 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z But within the species, it’s spreading from low elevation forests in leeward Mauna Loa to higher leeward elevations. Disease spreading among Hawaii native forest bird 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z More parks and recreation facilities and opportunities are needed on the leeward side, he added. Kona Motorsport Park project picks up speed 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z A half-hour later, he throttled down, easing past a hunting lodge perched high on stilts and into the shallows leeward of long-deserted Hog Island. Hog Island figs placed on endangered food registry 2014-10-05T04:00:00Z In addition, the spawning sites were all located on the leeward side of the reefs, which protects them from being blown away by strong currents. Shark 'nursery' found on coral reef 2013-06-17T11:10:45Z Unfortunately, they did not take into account the fact that the Zeppelin was drifting to leeward as fast as the lifebelt. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z As she did so, the fumes drifted to leeward, yet not before the men standing by the pair of torpedo-tubes were temporarily overcome by the diabolical product of German Kultur. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z In an instant everyone was upon his feet, and began dragging his bed over to the leeward side of the ship. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z If cumulus clouds heap up to leeward, that is, to the north, or northwest on a south or southwest wind a heavy storm is sure to follow. Reading the Weather 2012-04-19T02:00:27.487Z The helm bar is a roll of cloud that forms in front of it, to leeward. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z On this the "London" shot to leeward, and two other ships came out to her aid. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z She was five or six miles to leeward of the German ships and possibly three times that distance from the British main fleet. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z The lines, being to leeward of the camp, are constantly enveloped in a cloud of blinding dust, so thick that one cannot see fifty yards. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z The wind was fiercely blowing up the sand and swept it away to leeward, transforming the dead flat surface into a wriggling sea of watered silk. Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 2012-04-12T02:00:28.417Z Prone, but unconquered, I have roll'd to leeward, Soothed by the merciless mercy of the steward. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, November 18, 1893 2012-04-12T02:00:26.587Z The temperature of the air falls as ice is approached, especially on the leeward side; but generally only at an inconsiderable distance from it. From the Archive, 1912: What We Know About Icebergs 2012-04-10T18:45:00.450Z Altering her course, the trawler bore down upon the Calder and slowed down within hailing distance to leeward. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z In the course of that night, I experienced heavy currents to the south-west, which made it impossible to enter the bay on the following morning, as I was far to leeward. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z We could see the blown snow deflected upwards for a moment where the wind met the ridge, only to rush violently down in a frightful blizzard on the leeward side. Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 2012-04-12T02:00:28.417Z But, at noon, it again fell calm, when the Belvidera was found to be two miles and a half astern, the next frigate three miles distant, and the others still farther to leeward. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z This, of course, could not be endured long, and a gun was soon fired to leeward, in token of submission. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z They got away without damage, and pulled obliquely to leeward while Marston tried to calculate how far Columbine had gone since he last saw Rupert. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z When on the pinnace, a large ship, which I believe to have been the Inconstant, passed us fifty yards to leeward. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z The weather boards on the leeward side were then washed away, taking with them more than thirty people, who were clinging to them. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z She soon hoisted American colours, and fired a gun to leeward. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z To fall off from the wind; to edge away to leeward; Ð said only of inferior craft. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z After talking it over, they decided upon the right-hand or southern shore of the island, because that was to leeward, and better sheltered, and marched on as rapidly as they could. The Ice Queen 2012-03-22T02:00:40.843Z We were passing half a mile to leeward, when she put up her helm and ran down to us, hoisting the English flag. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z The waves broke heavily on the vessel; the chimney became loose, and first reeled to leeward, then to windward, and tumbled over with a great crash. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z Now crawl in, the whole party of you, feet foremost, draw the top of your dormitory close headlong to leeward. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z The more extensive ranges lie across the path of the prevailing south and easterly winds producing windward and leeward climatic areas. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z It was “thick as bags,” with a rising wind running in from the sea, and the surf breaking and hissing within hearing to leeward. Dr. Grenfell's Parish The Deep Sea Fisherman 2012-03-15T02:00:30.867Z With the first heavy lurch a couple of chairs went tumbling to leeward, and by the yelp of distress, Turk was somewhere in the way. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z If the people came to windward they were in danger of being blown into the flames, and to leeward they dared not approach the fire, which would have scorched them up. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z At the moment when she reached the middle of the channel that separates the two islands, a ship's long-boat, unobserved hitherto in the excitement of leave-taking, appeared to leeward of Tr�b�ron. Mathieu Ropars: et cetera 2012-03-15T02:00:28.013Z The leeward side, however, receives much less moisture and has wet and dry seasons. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z This was the sleeping or rest room of the magnetic and other scientific observers, who cooked their simple meals in a stone fireplace built to the leeward of the main hut. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z "If we run a mile more to leeward we'll be right in her track," shouted El Chico from aloft. A Desperate Voyage 2012-03-11T03:00:11.030Z In contrast to these relatively calm leeward waters, the conditions between the main Hawaiian Islands are, to use a surfer term, gnarly. Towing my weight: Partnering with commercial shipping for whale and dolphin research 2012-03-08T20:15:04.757Z The chief and the most indispensable of these precautions was to avoid going near the apartments occupied by those who had been brought into quarantine, and never to stay to leeward of the lazaretto. Mathieu Ropars: et cetera 2012-03-15T02:00:28.013Z On the leeward sides there is less general cloudiness and more sunshine, especially during the dry season. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z Being a leewardly opening, it is unfit for any vessel to enter. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z He did not, however, venture to cast anchor; and the force of the currents, during the night, swept him too far to leeward to allow him to examine it any further. The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery 2012-02-22T03:00:27.207Z The north wind was beating down yesterday's sea, sweeping over the billows, and whirling their crests far away to leeward. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z We passed safely over with about three bumps, and our weather companion having gone too far to leeward in pressing us down, and drawing more water, had to tack. Through East Anglia in a Motor Car 2012-02-22T03:00:21.787Z The smaller islands generally resemble the leeward areas in climate. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z Many on board were, however, sceptical, until, on passing to leeward, the strong odour testified the fact. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z From the bows of the galleon came a spout of white smoke, blown back amid the sails and rigging, and disappearing in a long wispy trail to leeward. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The helpless vessel was forced side wise toward the beach, where the waves began heaping up the loose sand on the leeward side, until it reached as high as her decks. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Away to leeward was a gigantic black cloud-mountain, across whose vast face were bands and wreaths of delicate white and silver clouds, and from whose grim depths every few seconds flashed palpitating, fitful, livid lightnings. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z On the leeward sides, patches of rain forest are found only in the moister areas. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z The leeward side was quite open, and the roof, which could be lowered if necessary, was elevated and extended by poles six feet high. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:15.857Z Dennis did not forget that there was still a third vessel somewhere to leeward, but she was at present out of sight. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z At times the swift current got the better and swept the boat to leeward, but he stoutly refused to give me the oars, the pride of an islander being involved in the matter. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z How long this latter gentleman retained his situation is uncertain; but, about the year 1651-2, a Mr. Everard is mentioned as holding the government of the leeward West India islands. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z She soon hoisted American colors, and fired a gun to leeward. Oregon and Eldorado or, Romance of the Rivers 2012-02-07T03:00:09.010Z "Wouldn't there be shelter in one of the inlets to leeward?" asked the girl, with a very natural longing to escape from the strain and turmoil. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z The two manoeuvres considerably increased her speed, but in spite of all that seamanship could do or devise the gap between the vessels sensibly diminished; the pursuer loomed ever larger down to leeward. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z When the smoke drifted to leeward, and the cannonade was over, the British ensign was seen waving above the Stars and Stripes. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z She sped by to leeward and, skilfully turning her little craft upon its heel, came up into the wind alongside. The Maker of Opportunities 2012-01-30T03:00:18.090Z The waves leaped exultingly up from windward and roared away to leeward from under the cutter's keel in a steep, uprising hill of foam. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z Go down and get Miss Austerly on to the leeward settee, and then try to sleep. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Austin shouted to him: "I'll run round to leeward, Jefferson, so you can jump!" he said. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z While carefully wiping and cleaning their arms, for a Buccaneer's musket was as his wife and child to him, they saw229 another canoe tossed to shore, a little to leeward. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z Landing at a town ten leagues leeward of Chiriquita, they obtained no provisions, and had, with the loss of two men, to force their way through an ambuscade of 500 Spaniards. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z The cutter rolled from it suddenly, her low bulwarks dipped under water on the leeward side, close by the Perseverance boat. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z About twenty miles to leeward of the Inlet, and perhaps eight off the shore. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z With horrid waves insult his vessel's sides, And may the east wind on a leeward shore Her cables part while she in tumult rides, And shatter into shivers every oar. The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z For at that moment another gun from another man-of-war sounded well to leeward. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z In the night a floating lanthorn deceived the Buccaneers, and in the morning they found themselves all still to leeward, with the exception of two vessels which had no guns. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z But there was no surf discernible from the mast-head, only the change to smooth water, which we at once felt, proving that the reef really existed, and that we were to leeward of it. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (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. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Most collections were made 1-3 kilometers southeast of the village in marshes on the leeward side of the coastal dunes. A Distributional Study of the Amphibians of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico 2011-12-31T03:00:17.400Z He was a prime good seaman, that captain of the Clyde, and he was at that moment looking aloft to see his maintopsail blown to leeward. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z They fought for two days, David's men, being drunk, constantly getting to leeward, and failing twenty times in an attempt to board. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z The boat brings some heavy lurches to the windward, then yaws off to leeward; all owing to those lubberly oarsmen not meeting her with the helm in season. The Captive in Patagonia 2011-12-27T03:00:10.803Z "One's heart is apt to fail when one looks forward and sees only the snow-squalls to drive one back to leeward, and the steep head seas." Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z She was to leeward when we sighted her, and not very distant from the shore, and so quickly did she shoal her water, that pursuit by either of the sloops was out of the question. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z There he became silent and stood still, staring hungrily to leeward. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z The Spaniards, thinking to catch him alone, sent out two thirty-six gun ships and a small craft of six guns, which overtook him in a bay to leeward of the city. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z The men strove desperately with their boards for paddles to reach the island, and get to the leeward of it, till the storm should break, but it was of no avail. 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 It was evident to Jimmy that he had been going to leeward very fast in several ways since then. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Then I turned the canoe slowly and lay to leeward of them, within ten yards, watching every significant motion. A Little Brother to the Bear and other Animal Stories 2011-12-23T03:00:10.057Z It raked the bluff like rifle-fire, cutting twigs and shredding leaves, and the wild wind swept the wreckage far to leeward. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z To the leeward of the island they found an Ostend vessel, which they sent to Madagascar to prepare masts for the prize, and followed soon after with a cargo of 2000 Mozambique negroes. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z In the first meeting between them on the 17th of April to leeward of Martinique, Guichen escaped disaster only through the clumsy manner in which Sir George’s orders were executed by his captains. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z This, however, appeared very doubtful in the meanwhile, for it was evident that the larger vessel was rapidly dragging him to leeward. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z The Arrandoon was steaming slowly along the pack edge, wind still westerly, the Canny Scotia, with all canvas exposed, a mile or more to leeward of her. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z Mrs. Marvin lay upon the leeward locker with a blanket across her and the little girl at her feet; Miss Blake sat on the weather one with a book in her hand. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z The noise was deafening, and the smoke rolled away to leeward, laden with sparks thick as the snowflakes in a winter’s fall. From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New 2011-12-13T03:00:26.557Z They would not come too near, but would stand well down to leeward, sniffing all the fragrance they could, smacking their lips and licking their chops in the most comical way imaginable. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z She crawled through the water at perhaps two knots an hour, dragging her idle screw, but she also drove to leeward nearer the deadly reefs. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z “Large ship down to leeward, sir, apparently in distress.” Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z Carroll agreed with this opinion; but there is a great difference between running to leeward with the sea behind the vessel, and thrashing to windward when it is ahead, and he hesitated. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z “Why, brother,” said Ramsay, looking very serious now indeed, “you are terribly down to leeward—awfully out of pocket!” From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New 2011-12-13T03:00:26.557Z Then the ensign was dipped, the headsails hauled to leeward again, and away they went. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z She was going to leeward bodily, and Jimmy fancied she was about a mile nearer the crag than when he had first seen her. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Harmon’s packer, who held the next flare set off—this time to the leeward of the cameras—had still worse luck. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z It was a large vessel burning from bow to stern, the flames mounting to a tremendous height and casting a lurid glow on a thick column of smoke that blew miles to leeward. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z The wind serves to separate the grain from the chaff, the former falling in heaps on the earth, while the lighter material drifts away to leeward. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z The air, for miles to leeward, was filled with sparks as dense as snowflakes. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z She's been driving to leeward since, and she'd have been ashore in another hour if we hadn't fallen in with you. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Again the ship rolled, and the chest glided to leeward. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z When caught by the squall they were swept to leeward of the Neptune just as she disappeared, but were unable to save any of the mutineers. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Miniature breakers dashed up against the leeward shores; the marsh lands which border the marisma were submerged, and the whole delta, extending to Seville, was under water. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z The boat swayed down until her leeward deck was buried in a rush of foam and her bending mast slanted half way to the horizontal. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z It would be beyond the power of flesh and blood to pull that boat back, and the Shasta swung in a wide half-circle to leeward of the schooner. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Out from the darkness pale seas rushed, roaring, toward the ship; and, roaring, passed to leeward. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z His companion, who was gazing to leeward, presently raised his voice. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z Dense black clouds rolled away to leeward, amidst which hovered swarms of swallows and insect-feeding birds with an outer fringe of kites, kestrels and magpies, all preying on belated locusts and coleoptera. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z The eyes of the rhinoceros are small and sparkling and do not readily observe the hunter, provided he keep to leeward of them. Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. 2011-11-12T03:00:32.773Z A white streak appeared to leeward, perhaps two miles away beneath the gray loom of land, and it was evident that the Adelaide's skipper knew it was the filmy spray flung up by crumbling breakers. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z A sea-chest broke from its lashings, and carried away to leeward. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z On the other hand, so far as I can recollect from looking at the chart, the islands are dead to leeward and we'd only have to keep her running to reach them. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z Gradually we stole round the flank of the ducks—a long way off, for it was necessary to save the wind and get to leeward. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z Nor that the vessel had lost its foremast, which in its fall had carried away the boats on the leeward side. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z Though the water is deep along that coast, a mile leaves very small margin for contingencies, and he fancied that the tow, blowing to leeward, would cover it in half an hour. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z On the windward side of the dune the slope is long and gentle, while the leeward side is steep and in outline concave like a horse-shoe. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z Then suddenly the contour of her canvas changed and she swung around from leeward across the sloop's bows. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z In the Arctic lowlands and on the leeward side of mountains, the slight development of glaciation appears to have been due to scarcity of precipitation. Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes 2011-10-28T02:00:24.840Z To leeward the sea was calm for almost a mile, owing to the liberation of the oil. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Here they chose the highest mangrove-trees3 on which to build their frail nests, and seemed to prefer the leeward side. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z The rainfall at Accra, in the leeward district, averages 27 in. in the year, but at places in the windward district is much greater, averaging 79 in. at Axim. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z They heaved themselves up above the boat, and every time that one foamed about her she slanted alarmingly over to leeward. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z The windward slopes may be very rainy, while neighboring leeward slopes are parched by a dry foehn wind. Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes 2011-10-28T02:00:24.840Z No quieter meadow was ever I in than that at Chryston, so I determined to spend a whole week here and write up the arrears of my literary work, which had drifted sadly to leeward. The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan 2011-10-11T02:01:13.517Z On the tenth of June a British division moved from the leeward part of the fort of Chorrera, a short distance from the port, with the object of landing troops. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z “Mind you approach the herd to leeward,” shouted the Major, as the boys galloped off. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z The weather, and fear of ice to leeward, obliged us to heave the vessel to, under main trysail and fore staysail. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z At present similar deposits are being laid down only near the leeward margin of great deserts. Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes 2011-10-28T02:00:24.840Z The Australasian sprang a leak; her steering gear was disabled; and it was feared she would go ashore on an island that was seen dimly through the fog to the leeward. The New Paul and Virginia Positivism on an Island 2011-10-08T02:00:25.133Z He concentrated some troops four leagues leeward from Wajay, and thus not only checked their progress, but by his persistent opposition weakened their forces. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z Who loves thee not is traitor to himself, Traitor is he to God and to the grave, Poor as a miser with his load of pelf, And more unstable than a leeward wave. Love Letters of a Violinist and Other Poems 2011-10-08T02:00:23.627Z Under the light breeze the yawl was in danger of dropping to leeward upon the merciless rocks. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z Accompanying the uplift of each of these ranges, and all others, the climate of the surrounding area, especially to leeward, must have been altered greatly. Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes 2011-10-28T02:00:24.840Z Only one man was left as sentry, and he hastened to get to leeward of a friendly rock. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z A part of the British fleet was seen sailing at this time towards the leeward part of the island with the manifest intention of making another landing. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z In such a sea-way there is no longer any leeward or windward. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z The point was falling to leeward; it would be a fair wind home, and she determined to stand on a little longer. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z It cleared a little about seven in the morning, and we then discovered no less than three ice-bergs to leeward. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z It was a long pull of five miles dead to leeward, and in all probability a doubly hard row back in the teeth of the wind and sea. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Turtles that basked on days that were cloudy and windy, or cold and windy, did so in sheltered places, usually on the leeward sides of windbreaks such as limestone rocks, rock fences, or ravine banks. Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz 2011-10-01T02:00:30.200Z A very, very old man, a sort of “witch-doctor” or priest, by his ornaments, entered the witness-box—otherwise arose from the group of witnesses and stood before the Court—to leeward by request. Cupid in Africa 2011-09-28T02:00:21.467Z In a beam wind this materially aids pace, it enables the leeward oar to do his full share, instead of paddling while his partner is toiling. Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z Some while before daybreak we heard the sound of breakers on our leeward side, and we instantly brought the vessel to, having no mind to run upon a strange shore in the darkness. Palm Tree Island 2011-09-21T02:00:31.730Z Before the spare ones could be substituted and the water baled out, the light craft had drifted many yards to leeward. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z A breeze springing up soon after noon, the fog lifted, when away dead to leeward a ship was descried, her maintop just appearing above the horizon. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z The squall abated, the sky cleared, the gale itself has spent its fury, and goes growling away to leeward. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z To what extent he should do so he must judge for himself, according to circumstances and to his own knowledge of the leeward propensities of his boat. Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z The heat is the most noteworthy fact, and drives every one to what little leeward to the glare there is. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z To leeward of her, about five miles, were the Olive and the Princess Charlotte, the other two smacks. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z Fully twenty Chinamen on the two sampans floating on the leeward side of the proa made the leap to her deck, and of these eleven fell back, so deadly was the fire. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z All at once it seemed that eyes were watching him from the shadow to his leeward side—mysterious eyes, eager yet timid. Lives of the Fur Folk 2011-08-20T02:00:13.820Z After satisfying myself that the trail had been made during the previous night, I began making the long loops to the leeward which I had found to be so necessary. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z In pursuit of this scheme, they unluckily fell too far to leeward, and were unable to beat up against the wind. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z “Could not one get the leeward of a buck on such a day?” Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z Everything was now in commotion to leeward of the wind. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Hence the oil dropped on the windward side of a pond proceeds gradually to leeward, as may be seen by the smoothness it carries with it, quite to the opposite side. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z There were the tracks, to leeward of the sheep, of a she grizzly and two cubs. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z Grogniet and Townley were to windward of the Spaniards; but all the rest, contrary to what they had expected, were to leeward. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z The boat paid off rapidly to leeward, and described a circle, the mainsail passing over to the opposite side, and as it took the wind giving a jerk to the mast. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z But early one morning the man on the look-out reported a sail a short distance to the leeward, which seemed trying to get away from us. Fire Cloud The Mysterious Cave. A Story of Indians and Pirates. 2011-08-09T02:00:29.010Z “There he lied—on the blue, spongy caribou-moss, at the edge o’ the cliff, with the 6 black-an’—white sea below, an’ the mist in the sky an’ on the hills t’ leeward. Every Man for Himself 2011-08-09T02:00:26.920Z He then followed it for a few yards, and, to my surprise, suddenly left it, and went off almost at right angles to the leeward. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z At sunrise, the Spanish fleet got under sail and bore down towards the leeward buccaneer ships. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z As darkness came on we undertook to round the point to gain the leeward shore of the peninsula and thus be protected from the force of the wind. The Land of Lure A Story of the Columbia River Basin 2011-08-09T02:00:24.217Z A wave carried me close to it; I climbed upon it and lashed myself to leeward of the top, which sheltered me a good deal. The Lost Heir 2011-08-07T02:00:09.367Z For if it do, the broken bones o’ my soul will lie slimy an’ rotten on the reefs t’ leeward through all eternity. Every Man for Himself 2011-08-09T02:00:26.920Z Cape Sparbo, with its huge walls of granite, was to the leeward. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z On the 30th, at daylight, the Spanish fleet was seen at anchor three leagues to leeward. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z They had therefore to repair to the starboard cutter, and with difficulty was it lowered to leeward, when it was speedily filled by some of the crew. Richard Galbraith, Mariner Life among the Kaffirs 2011-08-04T02:00:26.337Z In a moment he was upon his feet to begin dragging his bed over to leeward. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z Near dawn, being then close inshore, off the Seven Dogs, which growled to leeward, she ran into the ice—the first of the spring floes: a field of pans, slowly drifting up the land. Every Man for Himself 2011-08-09T02:00:26.920Z We aimed for a little cut of ice open to the leeward, where we hoped to land and creep up behind hummocks. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z Then if the uncertain breeze should suddenly shift to another quarter they would still be to the leeward of the bear. The War Trail 2011-07-30T02:00:15.833Z And I knew from the way in which the rigging trembled, that some of the enemy were coming up the shrouds to leeward and windward too. Midnight Webs 2011-07-29T02:00:30.077Z It is said, that after the aide-de-camp had been shown the accommodation, the captain intimated to him, that it was expected the military officers would always keep on the leeward side of the quarter-deck. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z Tom Cameron went drifting off to leeward in his uncertain refuge. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z We were not more than ten miles beyond land when Ah-we-lah located an auspicious spot to leeward. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z And unless this horrible smell wears off I'll have to keep to leeward. Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z I made a long detour to get to leeward of him, and meantime had great difficulty in keeping him from seeing me. Cruisings in the Cascades A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting, and Fishing 2011-07-09T02:00:15.543Z And above the roaring of the wind, and the flapping of the flying canvas, the ominous rumble of the stone ballast rattling down to leeward could be plainly heard. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z "Now God help us, for they are dead to leeward, and if we have any accounts to settle we had better settle them rapidly!" The Coward A Novel of Society and the Field in 1863 2011-07-08T02:00:16.223Z Out of the smoke the Swift swept to leeward, rolling heavily. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z In the leeward, or the windward, or in the four brown boundaries of the sea, there is none who could give my chain a shake save only Ian, the soldier’s son. The Orange Fairy Book 2011-06-29T02:00:31.520Z The only mistake they made, and one at which I was surprised, considering their usual cunning and sagacity, was that some of them at least did not circle the horses and get to the leeward. Cruisings in the Cascades A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting, and Fishing 2011-07-09T02:00:15.543Z Great sheets of canvas flitted away into the darkness to leeward, while the flying running-gear cracked like volleys of musketry. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z I will slow down the ship, and turn her so that the launch will be slightly to leeward. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Frank leaped ashore and pushed the boat off, while Mayne held her by jamming the leeward oar into the mud. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z Then who are you in the leeward, or the windward, or in the four brown boundaries of the sea, who are able to shake my battle chain? The Orange Fairy Book 2011-06-29T02:00:31.520Z Two specimens were collected on the leeward side of the island about three kilometers south of the village on August 2. Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula 2011-06-21T02:00:27.783Z Meanwhile, the larger of the St. Malo vessels, the Faluère, was directed to keep the redoubtable Dutchman amused, but she soon had enough of it, losing her captain, and running to leeward. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z Finding that their retreat was not speedy enough to outpace the flames, Lieutenant-commander Bourne had given orders to set alight the long grass to leeward. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z On the leeward limb a hole is drilled corresponding in size with the contracted portion of the tube. A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments Explanatory of Their Scientific Principles, Method of Construction, and Practical Utility 2011-06-19T02:00:15.717Z ‘Then who are you in the leeward, or in the windward, or in the four brown boundaries of the sea, who are able to move my battle-chain?’ The Orange Fairy Book 2011-06-29T02:00:31.520Z He had purposely come up from behind, and had chosen the leeward side of the boat in advance. Harry Watson's High School Days The Rivals of Rivertown 2011-06-16T02:00:20.053Z Seeing him attempt to lay us alongside to leeward, thought it better to have him to windward, so wore ship on the other tack. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z Fifty yards or more to leeward was a man hanging on to an upturned boat. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Every now and then a faint cloud-wreath would form around one or other of the higher crags, then float away to leeward like a tress, until dissolved by the sunshine. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z He was now heading up, within half a point of the latter course, though he and all with him, fancied they were running off nearly two points to leeward of the so much desired direction. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Elmer had shifted his tiller just enough to change the course of his boat, and veer slightly to leeward. Harry Watson's High School Days The Rivals of Rivertown 2011-06-16T02:00:20.053Z Bring your boat around to leeward and make a sounding. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z With a jerk the canoe brought up fifty feet to leeward of the waterlogged boat. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The whitecaps of the bay slipped past in the moonlight as they steered to leeward of the line of Dutch merchantmen anchored near the shore. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z But the enemy were too intent on the Constitution to regard anything else, and though it would have been easy to capture the ships to leeward, no attention appears to have been paid to them. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z The shore was too close by; and if they continued to veer to leeward both must go aground, to the utter demoralization of the delicate craft. Harry Watson's High School Days The Rivals of Rivertown 2011-06-16T02:00:20.053Z It fell to leeward, a mass of splintered wood and tangled rigging. 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 The stern way of the English vessel had carried her well to leeward of the boats; the frigate had come about, and was slowly bearing down to pick the whaleboat up. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z As they eased into the shadow of her leeward side, Winston realized something else had changed. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z E sight a steamer on our leeward side. Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera 2011-05-17T02:00:17.310Z She no longer headed to leeward, but swung in the other direction, aiming for the windward bank of the river. Harry Watson's High School Days The Rivals of Rivertown 2011-06-16T02:00:20.053Z The next morning he discovered three ships several leagues to the leeward, tacking to enter the harbor. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z The half-ports to leeward had to be kept closed to prevent the water from flooding the decks. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z The conditions are thus much the same as on the lowlands situated to the leeward of the mountains of the West Indies. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z At length breakers were discovered close to leeward, and the Farne Light, which about the same period became visible, left no doubt as to the peril of all on board. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z The Balsam was skimming over the water rapidly on a long tack to leeward. The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp 2011-04-27T02:00:26.377Z As I passed to leeward of her on the narrow walk I got the smell of a strong, brutal perfume. Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street 2011-04-27T02:00:23.800Z Far away to the leeward were the sails of the blockading squadron. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z Do not throw straw or paper overboard to float to leeward and become offensive; but burn, or take care to sink all rubbish. The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk 2011-04-27T02:00:21.617Z And at the same time the three galleons that were to his leeward luffed up, and fired their forward guns into his rigging. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z Then: Crack! from aloft, and crack! went the jibboom, and the flying jib was off and away to leeward like a bat. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z She dragged it for another five minutes, staggering under a press of sail, and then there was a crash aloft, and topmast and mainsail gaff fell to leeward together. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z Then the weathermost bore up for her consort, who was about ten miles distant and to leeward; and crowding on everything she could carry again, the Constitution boiled along after her. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z There’s bound to be quieter water to leeward of that headland.” Bill Bolton?Flying Midshipman 2011-04-14T02:00:39.800Z Swimming to the leeward of one of the galleons he presently saw an empty boat lying at her side. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z The Cetacea was small enough to drift to leeward fast, and it sometimes took them hours to drive her back to the island against the still heavy sea when the wind began to lighten. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z To leeward lay the white frothing on the Dientes reef, and he surmised that the “Ventura” could not clear it without her after canvas; to windward the gunboat, coming down on them rapidly. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z A man who was standing on one of the anchor-flukes well forward suddenly pointed out to leeward. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z His spurts to port became longer, until at last he manœuvered his craft, floating backward and sideways, to leeward of the narrow opening between the cliffs. Bill Bolton?Flying Midshipman 2011-04-14T02:00:39.800Z And beyond the galleons he caught sight of Jacob Whiddon's ship, the Pilgrim, bearing away to the leeward with two great galleons in pursuit of her. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z The head of the sail swung down and blew out to leeward, banging threateningly, and he saw that the half-lowered topsail hung beneath it. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z “You can run down the staysail and outer jib so she’ll not fall to leeward all at once,” he said. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z Egad, sir, I can make it out; there's a man clinging to a cask or something just to leeward of that cutter. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z The clouds were drifting far to leeward, and the darkness and terror that had hitherto reigned had given place to brightness and serenity. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z We accordingly fell away to leeward, and the vessels rapidly neared each other. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z Then she started on the opposite tack, heading for the entrance, with the boulders not far to leeward and the tide on her weather bow. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z This three-sided barricade, made of boughs, stakes, and logs, was about as high as a man, and was open on the leeward side. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z The chase having English colors up, and as it would have been madness to engage her, we fired another shot to leeward and hauled our colors down. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z It now began to hail, snow, and rain, nor could we find any shelter but the leeward side of an huge rock. Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 1793 Vol. II 2011-03-24T02:00:13.247Z Then, as though to atone for her error, the yacht bore away so as to run between pursuer and pursued, and pass to leeward of the smaller canoe. Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast 2011-03-24T02:00:12.337Z The tall masts bent to leeward, the weather shrouds hummed, and her crew stood with bent legs at their stations on the inclined wet planking, ready to seize the sheets. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z Villaret-Joyeuse was able to save the two ships cut off, but he had fallen to leeward and the power to force on a battle had passed to Lord Howe. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z Remember, too, that it is the nature of a fox, and we are now speaking of fox-hunting, to travel down wind; therefore, as a general rule, keep to leeward of the hounds. Riding Recollections, 5th ed. 2011-03-10T03:00:52.223Z Bob had by this time passed ahead and to leeward, and was now approaching on our lee quarter once more. The Secret of the Sands The "Water Lily" and her Crew 2011-03-10T03:00:43.810Z A ship of some kind was signalling to leeward. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z The voyage proved trying, for they spent days hove to while the sloop was blown to leeward by bitter gales, and they were now and then forced to run off their course for shelter. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z It was difficult for the British fleet to force an action from leeward if the French were unwilling to engage. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z Our boat was well known along the coast by the Tua Massaga or Malietoa faction, and we merely supposed that these boats were coming down from Apia to the leeward ports. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z "Hard a' starboard," shouted another, as a gentleman, with a felt hat close reefed to his head with a white handkerchief, sidled along up the leeward side of the passage way. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z The grinding floes to leeward were blown by the wind in such a manner as to leave an open lane between them and the pack which was rushing to fill the Bay. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z The Cetacea would drift to leeward fast, and they feared that she would be out of sight before they could begin the chase, but they might be in time to pick up their exhausted comrade. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z During the night the two fleets continued on the same course, and next day Howe renewed his attempts to force an action from leeward. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z One of his shots got home, and the Zeppelin was obliged to steer to leeward and give up the chase. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Walter ran to the stern and drew in the life-buoy, towing the imperiled girls round to leeward of the plunging motor boat. Nan Sherwood at Lakeview Hall Or the Mystery of the Haunted Boathouse 2011-02-14T03:00:33.337Z He climbed the steps on the leeward side and touched his cap. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Though she shipped no heavy water, she was drifting fast to leeward: the island had faded to a gray streak on the horizon. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z But take yourself to leeward, my dear friend——and please keep your dead man's hand out of the game! The Awakening of Spring A Tragedy of Childhood 2011-02-13T03:00:19.567Z Way is instinctively made by the previously dispirited hands for my Father to the “weather-earing” of the topsail, and for his friend to leeward. Memorials of the Sea My Father: Being Records of the Adventurous Life of the Late William Scoresby, Esq. of Whitby 2011-02-07T03:00:26.033Z Two ships of war were always cruising to windward and leeward. Napoleon's Young Neighbor 2011-01-24T03:00:18.637Z It drifted to leeward where it was soon surrounded by polar bears and screeching sea gulls. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z I had trouble in reaching the ladder, and she might drag to leeward before you could get back. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z When they had traveled nearly half the distance across the bay, he spied a point of light to leeward, and at once called Marshall's attention to it. The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z Thick snow set in, the storm increased, and the ship, being fast to a light piece of ice, drifted rapidly to leeward, and away from the boats. Memorials of the Sea My Father: Being Records of the Adventurous Life of the Late William Scoresby, Esq. of Whitby 2011-02-07T03:00:26.033Z The effect of a cross wind is to drive the stern of a boat to leeward, and to bring her bows up into the wind. Rowing 2011-01-15T03:00:32.313Z Stirling turned and darted his eyes out over the sea to leeward. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Her skipper stated that he had left Jimmy with a broken hawser, hanging on to the collier, which was dragging him to leeward, nearer the dangerous coast. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z The water forsook the hold and appeared between the decks, so as to fill the men's hammocks to leeward; the ship lay motionless, and to all appearance irrecoverably overset. The Rival Crusoes The Ship Wreck also A Voyage to Norway; and The Fisherman's Cottage. 2011-01-06T03:00:54.123Z At nine A. M. we made the land, on the starboard bow, which proved to be the island of Oruba, to leeward, a few miles, of Curaçoa. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Periodically he spat to leeward with precision, but until the lake opened up his whole attention was devoted to the wheel. The Boss of Wind River 2010-12-30T03:00:28.770Z "A ship to leeward," said the Ice Pilot. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z One of her paddles was disabled early in the gale, and thus she drove to leeward, and was wrecked. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z The lions were in the lower end of the valley, and therefore to leeward of them—for the wind was blowing fair downstream, and came right in the faces of the hunters. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z The Audacious, having placed herself on the Revolutionnaire’s lee quarter, poured in a heavy fire, and, until recalled by signal, the Russell, who was at some distance to leeward, also fired on her. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z For several years he carefully collected information about these storms, and found in every instance that they began to leeward and were often more violent there than farther to windward. The True Benjamin Franklin The acrid smoke from the gun drifted to leeward, and the low report of the bomb's explosion shook the sea. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z The Midshipman faced round to leeward, and thought hard. H.M.S. —— The church is "rigged" on the leeward side of a pair of 13.5 guns. With our Fighting Men The story of their faith, courage, endurance in the Great War Every chase would probably carry us miles to leeward, whence it would be impossible, under sail alone, to regain our position. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Being already versed in this dumb language, we shoved away and took up a position near the lodge, but to the leeward of it, and waited. Canadian Wilds Tells About the Hudson's Bay Company, Northern Indians and Their Modes of Hunting, Trapping, Etc. His hand was closed over the tiller, his eyes glued on a spot to leeward. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z He moved across and stood on the other side of the bridge, looking out to leeward, his attitude less strained and anxious now, as the ship was making fairly easy weather of it. H.M.S. —— Towards the close of the feast, just as I was anticipating the comfort of a few hours' rest, a large merchant-junk came in sight to the leeward. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas As the rain blew off to leeward, and the Brooklyn reappeared, she seemed fearfully near to us, and I began to fear I should realize the foreboding of my lieutenant. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Broad masses of flame were bursting apparently from her gun-room, and waving over her quarter; while thick clouds of smoke, glittering with sparks, shot upwards, and were borne far off to leeward by the breeze. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 Beyond, and to leeward of the bull herd, were richer rookeries where had gathered the bachelor seals and those denied the other homes. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z So we fired a gun to leeward, and hoisted English colours, and she did the same, and hauled her wind to join us. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 We then turned round astern of her, and fired another salute to leeward, after which “hostilities” were discontinued. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 We could do nothing but cower under the weather bulwarks, and hold on to the belaying pins, or whatever other objects presented themselves, to prevent being dashed to leeward, or swept overboard. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z The precaution, however, was scarcely necessary, as the blazing wreck was drifting fast to leeward. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 This was followed by a plume of soft spray which spurted up into the frosty air and vanished to leeward. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z We were on the leeward side of it, and it gave generous shelter. The Jonathan Papers As he was following me he caught sight of a bear on the level ice to leeward. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Under a faint breath from the south he had been drifting; the fleet also had drifted to leeward. The Unknown Sea It was impossible to face the scud and spoondrift from the furious sea; but to leeward he caught a glimpse of a marsh flooded with salt water, its reedy vegetation beaten flat by the storm. Into the Primitive Two jerks would be the signal that the fleet should go to leeward; one jerk, into the wind. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z The most common method, however, of shooting the bison, is by crawling towards them from to leeward; and in favorable places, great numbers are taken in pounds. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom To leeward we had the margin of the shore-ice, low, and affording no protection. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 I was about played out holding the helm hard down, there being no steerage-way, as we were drifting to the leeward. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document To leeward could be seen flocks of the wild sea shrike, whose ominous bark could be distinctly heard above the snort of the coming tempest. Bill the Minder The light craft sailed into the wind and canted far to leeward, gliding from the shadow of the headland as the sun swung over the shoulder of Siberia. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z "Put out an oar to leeward there, and keep her up to the wind." The Fortunes Of Glencore Rain falls more abundantly on the windward or eastern side of the islands than on the leeward or western side. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The agents of the insurance company asked us to tear down a building about six houses to the leeward of the fire. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document Saturday, 8th.In this perilous situation we perceived some smooth water to leeward, upon which setting the foresails, the boats were pushed over a sandy bar into two fathoms water. Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea The Pole Star tugged at her anchor chain, the floes parted to leeward, and a lane of open water showed. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z It was bad luck to the extent that the U-boat was sighted down to leeward, so that there was no alternative but to put over my ‘fire-raft’ on the windward side. Sea-Hounds And thus Virgil: “When storms are brooding—in the leeward gulf Dash the swelled waves; the mighty mountains pour A harsh, dull murmur; far along the beach Rolls the deep rushing roar.” The Philosophy of the Weather And a Guide to Its Changes It's wetter to the windward of the mountains and fairly dry on the leeward coast. Oahu Traveler's guide On passing round the point we discovered that the ice was closely packed to leeward, and such a heavy swell setting upon it, that it was unsafe to proceed. Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea In one, illustrative of Kingsley's "Three Fishers," though the lighthouse has a slight slant to leeward, the sea and clouds give an effect of storm and impending disaster which is wonderful. Lafcadio Hearn The Tuncul is of thick wood, and there are some so large that they can be heard at a distance of two leagues to leeward. History of the Spanish Conquest of Yucatan and of the Itzas Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology, Hard University. Vol. VII. Letting fly my sheet, I caught the leeward chain-plates, and jumping on board with the painter, I secured the same to a belaying-pin, and looked about me. Harper's Round Table, September 17, 1895 Away above him towered the three funnels from which the brown smoke went swirling away to leeward. Harper's Round Table, August 27, 1895 If horses stretch out their nicks and sniff the air and assemble in the corner of a field with their heads to leeward, rain. Harper's Round Table, July 30, 1895 The streamer of brown smoke that rushed from her tall black funnel went wreathing and shuddering away to leeward, where it seemed to add a blacker tinge to the gray wall of the hard clouds. Harper's Round Table, July 23, 1895 It tears the foaming crests off half a dozen waves, and sends them swirling down to leeward in shivering sheets of snowy spoondrift. Harper's Round Table, June 25, 1895 The next morning I again set my topsail, and scudded away to leeward while I finished clearing the bark of water. Harper's Round Table, September 17, 1895 I had hove the ship to so as to bring the damaged side of the deck-house to leeward, and I set the carpenter at work repairing it. Harper's Round Table, August 27, 1895 He learned that the deer always seeks the sheltered places and the leeward side of the hills. Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia However, there he was dead enough, and in the mean time the ship had worked down to leeward of us, and was close at hand. Harper's Round Table, June 11, 1895 One succeeded in grappling the Phoenix, and would soon have set her in flames, but in the darkness got to leeward, and was cast loose without effecting any damage. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools I was on lookout, and I caught sight of a spurt of spray away down to leeward. Harper's Round Table, May 7, 1895 Just as he was a-speaking, the moon shone out, and there, not six hundred yards to leeward, were breakers again. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 He learned to know the course of the winds and to get to the leeward of his game when out hunting for food or skins. Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia So we cut the carcass adrift, and it went rolling off down to leeward. Harper's Round Table, June 11, 1895 Every foot we make we lose to leeward, and away over in that direction are the cliffs. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War They staid down a pretty long time, which proved that they were big ones, and then they came up half a mile dead to leeward of us. Harper's Round Table, May 7, 1895 The waves every now and then poured on her decks, rolling away to leeward, and the ropes were here and there flying loose, and streaming in the wind. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Morning broke, and Cassard expected to see the second half of the squadron returned from its cruise, and ready to support him, instead of which it was visible several miles to leeward. The West Indies and the Spanish Main Handsome blew a whirling cloud of smoke that went swiftly out to leeward under the swelling foot of the fore-staysail. Harper's Round Table, June 11, 1895 One of the first three presently dropped away to leeward, and I lost sight of her. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses Their windows are little holes left open for the passage of the light, which in bad weather they stop with shutters of the same bark, opening the leeward windows for air and light. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts A report like the boom of a heavy gun was heard above the gale, and the foresail was seen flying away to leeward, blown to ribbons. The Ruined Cities of Zululand But now, the transient squall to leeward passed, Again she rallies to the sudden blast. The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West I struck out, as a man will even when he doesn't know what use it is, and kept myself afloat for several minutes, the waves all the time driving me to leeward. Harper's Round Table, June 11, 1895 And above the immense kraal, with its ring of clustering huts, a blue smoke cloud, drifting lazily to leeward, as though the place were in a state of conflagration. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland I think it will be better to go to the leeward of the island, and land there, unless we can see some kind of a bay. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Every now and then a mass of water would tumble inboard with a loud thud, as it deluged the brig’s decks and washed away to leeward. The Ruined Cities of Zululand We turned back a little, and arranged so that we should approach them from the leeward side. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa The sail was hoisted, and we went scudding down to leeward at a rattling gait. Harper's Round Table, June 11, 1895 But bears are slow and awkward with their eyes, and being to leeward of them they could not scent me, and I often got in a second shot before they noticed the smoke. My First Summer in the Sierra Ah! there was a shot from down to leeward: so the others have found elephants. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer There exist strong currents, which have set us bodily to leeward; the wind, too, has more westing in it, and is driving us down on the land. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Hoping that they would come nearer, I did not fire, and saw them walk knowingly round to leeward to try and get my wind. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa But as I thus thought I sent my eyes to leeward, and the first thing I saw was a large steamer heading in an opposite direction, and undoubtedly going home. A Marriage at Sea The leeward side of the cabin was already under water, but its windward side still gave shelter, and here, for three hours, the passengers took refuge, their feet braced against the long table. Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli) A snap like the report of a shot was heard, and the topmast came tumbling down upon the deck, the topsail falling to leeward, and hanging by the bolt-ropes over our gunwale. Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands His cap had blown away to leeward, and his long grey hair was streaming on the wind, both he and the missionary having been buried under the boiling foam, as the “Halcyon” wore round. The Ruined Cities of Zululand I was well to leeward of the herd, and had taken up my position with praiseworthy silence, and at about sixty yards from the edge of the dense cover. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa By the time it was over the yacht its shape had changed, and it passed away to leeward formless, a mere rag of yellowish vapour. A Marriage at Sea They were all gazing to leeward, and consequently could not see me. Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 He cast round, peering through the thickening shades of dusk, and eventually settled upon a little knoll a moderate distance to leeward of the farm-house. The Destroying Angel “There she is, right to leeward,” said one of the seamen; and as the light every moment became more intense, there she lay sure enough. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Dog to hunt from leeward to windward, unaccompanied by Gun; how taught. The Dog Here Job Crew took a step to leeward to spit. A Marriage at Sea I thought his eye had lighted on me, for, unlike the rest, he turned to windward; but, after a hasty glance in the right direction, he, too, looked off to leeward. Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 And very soon that time came; they were abreast the point; he could see something of a broad, shelving beach, backed by lesser bluffs, to leeward of it. The Destroying Angel The man’s hand, on this occasion, was held straight out, pointing to leeward, and there, sure enough, the loftier sails of a full-rigged ship could be seen, standing in the same direction as themselves. The Ruined Cities of Zululand The first Birds fired at to be killed outright; the search for winged Birds, Dog being to leeward. The Dog There was no one at the helm; the tiller was lashed to leeward. A Marriage at Sea The ship was rapidly drifting down to leeward, and I knew that if not soon discovered I was lost, so I shouted again. Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 Jo made some remark, but a sudden gust of wind took it out of his mouth and anyone to leeward would have got the benefit of it. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine The trapper leaves the trail, advancing always by a detour to leeward. The Story of the Trapper On entering at the leeward side send the dog from you by a wave of your hand or the word "On." The Dog Frequently, especially to the 133 leeward side of an atoll, there may be one or more navigable passages leading from the lagoon to the open sea. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" She was somewhat to leeward of me, but nevertheless I shouted with all my might, again and again. Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 The very birds were obliged to trim their pinions with great nicety in beating to windward—even then a terrible gust ruffled their plumes, and away they were driven, eddying, and screaming, to leeward. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia They stood politely to leeward while one of their number approached. To Choke an Ocean I hope he is to leeward of the bird, and that it will not catch his eye. The Dog I say, my lad, crawl over to leeward of the fire. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas Far, far to leeward, just visible occasionally over the distant surges, I saw my own vessel; but, except this, the horizon was now without a speck. Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 At last they gained a point well to leeward of the quarry, and Benson brought the party to a halt. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck Bouket, being an expert swimmer, on finding himself in the sea, swam round to the leeward side of the ship, caught hold of some part of the rigging, and thus escaped. A Narrative of the Shipwreck, Captivity and Sufferings of Horace Holden and Benj. H. Nute Who were cast away in the American ship Mentor, on the Pelew Islands, in the year 1832; and for two years afterwards were subjected to unheard of sufferings among the barbarous inhabitants of Lord North's island When he finds birds, gradually bring the young one upon them from leeward, and let him spring them. The Dog She is Neleus, and answers that she has other vessels of the convoy in sight to leeward. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war The ship had been under a twelve-knot headway when the accident happened, and the man, supported by the buoy, was already a mile or more to leeward. The Pearl of India It was decided that they should move around in a semicircle, so as to get to leeward of the herd. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck The reply was, "I don't know, but I think there is land to leeward." A Narrative of the Shipwreck, Captivity and Sufferings of Horace Holden and Benj. H. Nute Who were cast away in the American ship Mentor, on the Pelew Islands, in the year 1832; and for two years afterwards were subjected to unheard of sufferings among the barbarous inhabitants of Lord North's island This you can generally accomplish with ease, if you commence your day's beat to leeward. The Dog "Tom, where is the strange sail?"—"Sheered off to leeward; but she is a Frenchman, by the cut of her gib," replied the sailor. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment Another is seen a long way to leeward of the family, and seems as if it had strayed from home, and cannot find its way back. Wanderings in South America These deserts extend directly to the water’s edge on the leeward western coasts of Australia, South Africa and South America. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Si and Shorty found themselves to leeward of a large stump. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran Commence from leeward; scent bad in a calm or gale. The Dog All hands were at the leeward side in a moment, when there was a general whispering amongst the tars. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment All along the coast, opposite the Constable, and indeed on every uncultivated part of it to windward and leeward, are seen innumerable quantities of snow-white egrets, scarlet curlews, spoonbills, and flamingos. Wanderings in South America Even far inland the Andes again provoke precipitation along their eastern base, and the narrow Pacific coastal strip, to leeward of the Andes, is a very pronounced desert from near the equator to about lat. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Distribution.—Eastern part of the Mexican Plateau and lower leeward slopes of the Sierra Madre Oriental from Hidalgo and Queretaro northward to southeastern Coahuila. A Taxonomic Study of the Middle American Snake, Pituophis deppei By signs—XI. of 119—place him as near as you can, but to leeward of the dead bird. The Dog We had no choice but to conclude we were again set down to leeward; and the best we could do was to bring the Casco to the wind, keep a good watch, and expect morning. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) Obedient to the helm and the Mate's ready hand at the driver sheets, she flew off, free of the wind and sea—tearing past the towering rocks, a cable's length to leeward. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea Highlands in the trade belts are therefore moist on their windward slopes, and become oases of luxuriant plant growth, while close at hand, on the leeward sides, dry savannas or deserts may be found. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" The workmen looked steadfastly at their leader, and turned occasionally towards the vessel still far to leeward. Smeaton and Lighthouses A Popular Biography, with an Historical Introduction and Sequel You have been recommended invariably to enter every field by the leeward side. The Dog Anybody c’n see at just a single look that the wind must have picked up a live coal from the fire, and carried it into a bunch of stuff to leeward. The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods The New Test for the Silver Fox Patrol Broad along the beam, stretching out to leeward, the great dazzling 'ice-blink' warned him of a solid barrier, miles long, perhaps! The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea From the position of the sub-tropical belts to leeward of the oceans, and at the equatorial margins of the temperate zones, it follows that their temperatures are not extreme. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Just then it was reported that the boats to leeward were out of sight. Bark Kathleen Sunk By A Whale The burning steamer was rolling heavily and there was a litter of wreckage to leeward. The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers And the hunter waiting to leeward shoots him. Old Plymouth Trails The barque lay to the wind, at mercy of the swell, drifting dead to leeward at every heave! The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea The climate of the ocean areas in the trade-wind belts is indeed the simplest and most equable in the world, the greatest extremes over these oceans being found to leeward of the larger lands. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" The whale passed under the vessel, scraping her keel as he went, came up on the leeward side, and lay apparently stunned for a moment. Bark Kathleen Sunk By A Whale Jest half 'n hour later, the whole shebang, light, lighthouse, 'n' the end o' the breakwater, went flyin' down to leeward in a heap o' metal 'n splinters. The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers The wind screamed and shouted at the loose boards, and there was a rift of snow on the floor to leeward of a crack. The Monster and Other Stories We were now to leeward of the Island, and the light showed us the bold wooded heights, high cliffs, steep to the water's edge, and the small houses scattered apart among the trees. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea The east coasts therefore have continental climates, with modifications resulting from the presence of the oceans to leeward, and are necessarily separated from the west coasts, with which they have little in common. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" The whale after the second assault passed under the ship and out of sight to the leeward. Bark Kathleen Sunk By A Whale The hunters were accustomed to lie all day, on the buffalo range, and from their "stand" to leeward plant bullet after bullet of their Sharp's .50-120, Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters We were all heaped over to leeward amongst a tidy heap of wreckage; but we soon managed to scramble out, and saw the fugitives making rapid going towards their boat. The Recipe for Diamonds We were swept to leeward at the first shock, a huddled mass of writhing figures, and dashed to and fro with the sweep of the sea. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea Owing to the prevailing offshore winds, the oceans to leeward have relatively little effect. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" By that time, about 3 p.m., the lookout called out that the three boats to leeward were all fast. Bark Kathleen Sunk By A Whale There was a great sea, and it blew strong from the leeward; but the boat was swift 319 and light and dry, and skimmed the waves. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25) Happily for my nerves, a good lurch to leeward put a stop for a while to the course of her thoughts on the present distresses. Miss Cayley's Adventures Some of the sea-chests worked out of the lashings and rattled down to leeward. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea The wreaths already blew out far to leeward, flames already glittered in the cabin skylight, and the sea-fowl were scattered in surprise as wide as the lagoon. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) On the leeward side of the tree, he thought he noticed a glow of light. The Wilderness Trail I spied a small cutter-rigged craft tacking towards us, a mile and more to leeward, and wondered if the captain of the brig had left our rescue to it. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) In a very short time, although it seemed like long, weary minutes to the people on the yacht, her engines moved, her screw revolved, and she slowly moved around to leeward. Mrs. Cliff's Yacht At last he turned to leeward with a surprised expression, as if astonished to find the tow-boat still there. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea From the position of her lights it could be seen that the Huronic was listing farther to the leeward all the time. The Campfire Girls on Ellen's Isle The Trail of the Seven Cedars To Miss Amelia Balfour—my dear cousin,—We are going an expedition to leeward on Tuesday morning. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) The formation of large cumuli to leeward, in a strong wind, indicates the approach of a calm with rain. The Rain Cloud or, An Account of the Nature, Properties, Dangers and Uses of Rain in Various Parts of the World At that time he could have got out of harm’s way by taking shelter to the leeward of the Wilmington. The Boys of '98 To his pleased surprise, the Old Man came over to leeward, and, after a last wrangle about the hawser, took him on at the satisfactory figure of three hundred dollars. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea Only, to leeward, the flames in the wind swept far and wide, And the forest sputtered on fire; and there might no man abide. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) When I got to the beach, I found the barometer was below 29�, the wind still in the east and steady, but a huge offensive continent of clouds and vapours forming to leeward. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) Their scent had not reached him, because the spur they climbed was to leeward, yet his hackles rose as he gazed at the ghostly figures, whose shapes loomed huge and threatening against the violet-grey sky-line. Finn The Wolfhound Ay, as she heeled To leeward still, her own grim cannon belched Their lava skyward, wounding the void air, And, as by miracle, the ships of Drake Were gone. Collected Poems Volume One Broad on the beam of her, the sea tore at us and brimmed the decks—a white-lashing fury of a sea, that swept fore and aft, then frothed in a whelming torrent to leeward. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea The ship lunged down the slope of a sea, and Martin slid to leeward. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story To leeward spread the freshening deep Purple beneath a rosy gleam. Ioläus The man that was a ghost But, instead of entering the orchard, he circled again, and, keeping religiously to leeward of his track, flew at great speed for the far end of the run-way in which he had left his kill. Finn The Wolfhound Three days afterwards a sailor on the look-out descried several Spanish caracks to leeward, to which they signalled, and having joined company sailed on together. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 29, May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Much puzzled, the lifeboat men were about to return, when they saw the lights suddenly reappear to leeward. Byways of Ghost-Land This morning we raised fish, a big school of cachalot, about three mile to leeward. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story The horse came in about that time and took up a position on the leeward side of the fire, where he settled himself preparatory to going to sleep. Elam Storm, The Wolfer Or, The Lost Nugget Throughout this part of the country an autumn gale always results in the upspringing of a forest of young pines, next year, to leeward of a clump of cone-bearing trees. The Broom-Squire The larvæ, when driven shoreward, collect in such quantities as to cause a strong, unpleasant odor observable for miles to the leeward. Trail Tales Once he came across Marie and her father on the leeward side of the boat. The Phantom Lover There was still the possibility of making our way out of the sound to leeward of the land, but the water got quickly shallow there, and we might come on rocks at any moment. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I She cleared the stern of the most leeward of the fleet and then kicked off, heading over to where the Johnnie Duncan and the Victory lay. The Seiners At length he turned to leeward, and far in the distant horizon his eagle eye caught faint sight of a sail, like the white and glancing wing of a bird. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 3 September 1848 Behind a large tree to leeward of the house, Simon was lurking alone. Angelot A Story of the First Empire And they saw the terrible figure leap from the sea to leeward and fly to the gaff-end as the men ran away with the rope to a roaring chorus. The Pirate Woman At last we got to leeward of these latter also, but they were grazing on flat ground, and it was anything but easy to stalk them—not a hillock, not a stone to hide behind. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I Her quarter to leeward just cut under the Adams’ bowsprit and the leech of her mainsail seemed to flatten past. The Seiners It is suggested that tall towers be built to the top of which the ship be attached by a cable, so arranged that she will always float to the leeward of the tower. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons A heavy westerly breeze sprang up, but they were on the leeward side of the island and did not notice its full strength. The Red River Colony A Chronicle of the Beginnings of Manitoba While this had been taking place the 3rd Brigade had disembarked in the vicinity of Bailiff, to leeward of Basseterre, and after a short struggle had occupied that capital. The History of the First West India Regiment There seemed to be a slight breeze from the south, so we rowed to the north side of the floe, to get to leeward of the animals. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I The wind taking hold of it must have carried it a quarter a mile to leeward. The Seiners I noticed one of those Chesapeake "Bug Eyes" lighting just to leeward of us, and, as I opened the conning tower hatch, called to the men aboard to find out where we were. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons Without further remark, Pratt let the substance which he had held in his hand fly at Marlinspike's head; that individual, however, dodged very successfully, and it disappeared to leeward. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 A strong current had driven the transports so far to the leeward that it was not practicable to land the centre division till the following morning. The History of the First West India Regiment Ellinwood leaped for the weather-rigging and the other two clutched the wheel as they stood waist-deep in the surge that roared over the taffrail and to leeward. The Harbor of Doubt We could see to the bottom planks of two to leeward of us, while on the sloping deck of one to windward it was plain that only what was lashed or bolted was still there. The Seiners We landed on the leeward side of the island, and on going to the windward shore it was curious to notice the process by which these islands gradually become covered with vegetation. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' "Haint we all told you that you mustn't empty nothing over to windward but hot water and ashes—all else must go to leeward?" Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 About 5 a.m. the wind began to freshen from the north-west and the M.L.'s towing the huge bag were immediately dragged to leeward. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships Twenty miles from home and the two schooners were abreast, tacking together on the long leeward reaches and the short windward ones, as they made across the Bay of Fundy. The Harbor of Doubt A moment after that I went down to leeward. The Seiners |
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