| 单词 | luff |
| 例句 | “Or a luff from a leech,” bellowed the man. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z I snagged the buoy and tied up the skiff as he put it into irons, the sail luffing as it relaxed, some spray coming over the bow. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I didn't want it to start luffing or Hamilton would hop up and get after me. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z David let loose the ropes—sheets—that held the boom so the mainsail could luff easily and went below for the jib. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The sails started luffing, slapping in a breeze that wasn’t as strong as he’d thought while he was sailing but he decided to reef anyway. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Eril-Fane held up his arm, and the bird spiraled an elegant descent, luffed into the wind, and landed. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Black hold, the detonations fierce, floor puddled with wet sick; heaving; victory blotched by fog and rain, the wind meddling, ships luffing, stoving up as if careened; and I below. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Officers rose and there was a general clamor; a woman wailed; from the wings, through luffing coulisses, men ran panting, wiping paint from their faces upon their oznabrig sleeves. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The mainsail and jib were both still luffing, but he grabbed the mainsheet and pulled the sail in until it filled, and the Frog responded almost instantly by nosing forward. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Both sails luffed in the night breeze, which was still light and spotty because of the surrounding hills. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Now the boat was all noise, with wind luffing die sails and the boom slamming back and forth and the sails popping, ropes whipping and clacking, and the halyards slapping against the mast: whap, whap. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The trailing edge of the main was luffing a bit and he sheeted it in to clean the line up. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The sails immediately began luffing loudly, slapping back and forth in the breeze. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Under Mr. Horvath’s direction, Ms. Dowd raised the luffing sail, using a winch to pull the line tight and then secure it. Ann Dowd Sails Around New York Harbor 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z The canvas luffed a bit, then pulled tight. A landlubber recounts his all-hands-on-deck Mountaineers sailing course 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Waves luffed and spat in my face or carried me up on swells like the exhalations of a great and gentle giant. Cold comfort: how cold water swimming cured my broken heart 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z Spithill, typically combative, tried to luff Team New Zealand at the start of the first beat but the Kiwis crossed his bow and the move cost the Italian boat the lead which New Zealand retained. Defender Team NZ and Luna Rossa tied 1-1 in America’s Cup 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z “Love is too weak a word for what I feel — I luuurve you, you know, I loave you, I luff you, two F’s, yes.” I heart the Oscars. Even with all the weirdness 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z The Italian team again was early into the box but offset that penalty when it gained right of way and luffed its rival. American Magic wins 1, loses 1 at America’s Cup World Series 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z In particular, try the scene in which Herzog, casting aside all inhibition, exclaims, in his matchless tones, “We luff you. I luff you.” The Silly Satisfactions of “Long Shot” 2019-05-03T04:00:00Z The sails luff, I’ve gone off course and look skywards for the Plough – I’m using stars, rather than compass for my bearings. Setting sail: one woman's year alone at sea 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z Jack Sefton, "sub" no longer but a full-fledged "luff", as the two gold rings, surmounted by a curl, on each of his sleeves denoted. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z His head was slightly raised, and, as the yacht luffed up gently to the breeze, his profile was turned to the gazers on shore. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z In the meantime, they were fast coming up with the light, and when a high, dark wall ran out in front Wyndham luffed the boat and they lowered sail and took down the mast. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z D. loef luff, and so meaning, as a nautical word, to the windward. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z In a few moments the lorcha luffed up again, bang went her "long Tom," and the shot came whistling over our heads, passing some yards clear of our rigging. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z Suddenly he saw the galleon luff up in the wind, and noticed a lift of the foresail. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Now and again you will find the luff of the sail bowlined out with another stick. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z As they approached, the Agile was luffed up more into the wind in order to pass between the Frenchman and the prize within a few cables' length to starboard of him. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z The order was accordingly given to luff up, so as to make tacks against the freshening west wind, out of this bay, studded as it is with numerous coral reefs. 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 Instead of luffing up into the wind as in a cutter the steersman keeps away until the wind is abeam, the sheetman slacking the sheet simultaneously until the sail is flapping. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Again it died away, and luffed up once more. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z I don’t think they can—take a pull on the main-brace—ever get back from among that fearful—luff a little, lad, luff—ice, matie. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z "Very well, Glover, I will make a note of that, and if you ever misbehave yourself and we have to sell you, I will drop a line to the first luff how your preference lies." A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z Soon afterwards, Vane luffed into a tiny bay, where the sloop rode upright in the sunshine, with loose canvas flapping softly in a faint breeze while the cable rattled down. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z Smartly handled, she worked her way in through the narrow, land-locked entrance; then luffing up into the wind, she dropped anchor within a cable's length of the Golden Hope. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z "I am luffing up all I can," I replied. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z You had better shorten the canoe up while I luff. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z "Bully for the fourth luff!" shouted a seaman in the second cutter, who felt disposed to take a part in the dispute. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z Fortunately the split mainsail was still held by the luff ropes, thus enabling him to gather in the fiercely flogging fragments and secure the lower block of the main halliards. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z It was in ’16, just before I ‘shipped the swab,’ and I was then acting third ‘luff’ of the Phaeton. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z Luff! luff! or we are all lost! there's a rock upon the starboard-bow. Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z And the Niobe could luff too, I can tell you. O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas 2011-09-08T02:00:19.987Z This was the sickening job, for they made a terrible noise, and got their grapplings unhooked; when I ordered the man at the wheel to luff the ship to give a broadside. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z I felt it when the line was crost, I hold it true, whate'er befall, 'Tis better to have luffed and lost, Than never to have luffed at all! Misrepresentative Men 2011-06-05T02:00:15.977Z The sternmost was luffing up with the intention of reaching the Constitution's quarter. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z 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 “We’d have about two feet under her at the bend, and if she didn’t luff up handy she’d sure go ashore,” he said. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z Ah, is it luffing you are, you mutinous lubber? must I overhaul you?” Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z Now port a little! steady again! luff you may, handsomely not too close! The Secret of the Sands The "Water Lily" and her Crew 2011-03-10T03:00:43.810Z As he luffed sharp about a corner he passed some one hurrying in the opposite direction. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z The English ships bore down upon them, and then, being within easy range, luffed up and poured their broadsides into the enemy's hulls with relentless fury. 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 Moran turned to Bethune, who was leaning as if exhausted on his helm, and demanded why he had not luffed the craft, which would have eased their work. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z As soon as we were within shot, the first luff kneels down, and taking aim, fired his double rifle right and left at the two great brutes that stood growling over poor Bill Barker. Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season 2010-12-20T17:11:47.497Z I had thought you that use the sea knew that one must luff and tack upon occasion. Idonia: A Romance of Old London A vessel that was supposed to be on the point of luffing would bear away, sheets flying. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z He kept his helm hard-up—knew when to luff—when to take the larboard tack—when to spread and when to take in sail. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution As Jimmy luffed her into the lee of the island there was a sudden change. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z And then we five stood with our guns and bayonets ready for the brutes as began to come down upon us, while the luff got behind us, and began to load. Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season 2010-12-20T17:11:47.497Z The sloop luffed sharply into the wind, and in another moment brought up with a crash that threw every Ranger to the deck. Harper's Round Table, October 15, 1895 Always be ready to luff and take advantage of any little gust of wind, and it is astonishing the amount of windward gain a clever sailor makes in this way. Harper's Round Table, September 3, 1895 Some men's for ratching with the luff of their fore and aft canvas rounding in aweather, so cleverly do they try to split the eye of the breeze. A Marriage at Sea However, I hope—I hope—remark the word—no boasting—I hope I may luff up a bit now. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25) The Mate signs to me to luff her up, and when the sail shakes the tack is hove hard down. The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea We kept her slap on her course, neither luffing up nor bearing away for anything. The Recipe for Diamonds We will suppose that you have luffed around the first mark, and the next leg is a run with the wind aft of abeam. Harper's Round Table, September 3, 1895 Two more headsails followed; and before the tattooed man had scrambled to his feet, a topsail schooner of some hundred tons had luffed 7 about the sentinel, and was standing up the bay, close-hauled. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) And as I turned my head, I felt rather than saw the flash, heard the shattering din as the puzzled American luffed up and let fly across our bows with a raking broadside. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) So he luffed the boat, and reached out with his oar, and pulled the body near to him, and took the cold, stiff hand into his own. The Unknown Quantity A Book of Romance and Some Half-Told Tales We had luffed a bit to let the Orchid draw out ahead, and now all I seemed to see was her slowly nearing rail; twenty feet away, fifteen, ten. Wings of the Wind So he issued his commands, which I breathlessly obeyed; till, all of a sudden, he cried, “Now, my hearty, luff!” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) As I was sitting at 11 A.M., looking at the map and thinking that my cup would soon be full—we had almost reached 78°—there was a sudden luff, and I rushed out. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I One time there last night––did you notice her, cook?––that time that crazy lad started to cross our bow and we luffed her. The Seiners "Up with those sails!" cried the girl now, and Caliban's gang sweated at the halyards, while slackened sheets permitted the booms to swing and present the luffs to the screaming gale, bearing no resistance. The Pirate Woman The Garbosa, luffing slightly, shot round a promontory, and the city itself, in all the splendor of a Levantine port, was before them. Mayflower (Flor de mayo) A Tale of the Valencian Seashore So they each luffed sail, and they each turned tail, and they whipped their wheels like mad, When the one he said “By the Lord, it’s Ned!” and the other, “It’s Bill, by Gad!” The Battle of the Bays Don't luff so much as a hair's breadth. Marcy The Blockade Runner Some luffed and others took in sail, and about them we could not tell. The Seiners Closer yet she brought the graceful craft; closer, until the luffs trembled and the seas burst fair upon the stem and volleyed stinging spray the full length of her. The Pirate Woman "Starboard your helm—keep her away a little," said Captain Williams; "stand by—now's your time—fire!—luff! luff again!" An Old Sailor's Yarns Morgan luffed the ship through the heavy squalls which rose to the violence of a hurricane, with consummate skill. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main "My God! make her luff, or we shall be into them." Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 And then, and not until then, did I luff up and ease out the main-sheet. Tales of the Fish Patrol And who is the second, sir? not that it matters much about him if the captain and first luff are all right. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson He was obliged, as the gusts of wind struck her, to ease off the sheets, and to luff her up. Watch and Wait or The Young Fugitives The brig had been luffed into the wind, and everything, including studding-sails, was flat aback. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure "Luff, my man, luff, and keep her as near it as you may." Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 Charley had barely time to luff into the wind and run up to them. Tales of the Fish Patrol Don’t you think the first luff may be sending that black See-saw chap to look for us?” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop The Isabel was running tolerably free at the time the order was given, and when she luffed up, the planter's boat lay directly in her path. Watch and Wait or The Young Fugitives So he issued his commands, which I breathlessly obeyed; till, all of a sudden, he cried: "Now, my hearty, luff!" Treasure Island As the Phœbe luffed through between the two Americans a turn of her helm would have landed her on the bows of the Essex, if the latter had been caught at disadvantage. Admiral Farragut Fifty minutes past eight, engaging the enemy very close, backed and filled occasionally; at nine luffed up and backed the main topsail, and raked the enemy's sternmost ships. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II “The first luff don’t seem to think it’s very horrible, Mr Murray, sir,” whispered the big sailor, as he trudged as silently as he could beside his companion of the rear-guard. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop I luff de place about tree days ago. Watch and Wait or The Young Fugitives So he luffed his ship, lay to, and waited for the Drake to sail on. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure The schooner filled away on her course again, after she had luffed up, and the boat was adrift. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark The skipper said nothing, but as the yacht luffed right up into the wind again, he groaned as a man who is hurt. The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea It’s going to be a feast they’re set upon, and it don’t seem to me as we’re going to have a bit o’ room if the first luff makes up his mind to fight. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop When it did so, the "Cyane" was seen luffing up, to come under the frigate's stern, and get in a raking broadside. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The Ranger luffed and crossed the stern of the Drake with the purpose of spanking a full broadside down her decks. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure Too late, the schooner luffed up, and Clyde seated himself on the rail to catch his breath. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark Shake up, you gibbering fools; luff her a bit and make fast. The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea We others know better because we landed and went with the first luff right inland.” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop For nine minutes the Americans returned not a shot; but then the "Wasp" luffed up, firing the guns from aft forward as they bore. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The King George seemed to welcome the coming fight; she luffed; lay to; and her men could be seen standing ready at the polished cannon. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure I was willing to bide my time, and so I hauled sheets, and luffed, and tacked, and all that sort of thing, till we got to Christiania. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark By keeping the luff of the sail in a flutter, sometimes too much into the wind, I just fetched. A Poor Man's House “Won’t you give us the order to let ’em have it again, sir, without waiting till the first luff comes back?” whispered the sailor. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop The old word for "keep your luff," in the act of sailing to the wind. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Out were thrust the black, wooden muzzles, twenty-five in number, and—as the Frenchman was now within shooting distance—the English boat was luffed into the wind. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure It seemed to those on board the Pride that contrary orders had been issued; for she first luffed, as if to beat to windward and fight the British frigate beam to beam. As We Sweep Through The Deep He must keep his hands on five lines, the tiller and the sheet; his eyes on the boat's course, the sea, the weather and the luff of the sail. A Poor Man's House Let’s get up to the first luff and see what he says about giving them another shot or two.” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop This is a very old form of luff; being noticed by Matthew Paris, and other writers, as a sea-term. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Now, running upon the port tack, the La Confidence bore down upon the Britisher with the water boiling under her bows; while the stranger luffed, and prepared for action. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure “That ’s clever, come, Madam Phœnix, there is another squeak in you yet—all down but the watch; secure the anchors again; heave the main-top-sail to the mast; luff, and bring her to the wind!” Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy A weird series of tales of shipwreck and disaster, from the earliest part of the century to the present time, with accounts of providential escapes and heart-rending fatalities. On Saturday, therefore, I collected gear from the Widger linhays, borrowed a painter and anchor, and, the wind being easterly, I luffed the Moondaisy out a mile and a half south-east. A Poor Man's House Wish I’d been handy, though, when the first luff wanted to send his message to the captain. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop The reverse is, "Keep your wind, keep your luff," close to the wind. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. So, luffing around in the steady breeze, the privateersman rolled ominously towards the lolling Delft. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure The officer on duty, in his turn, roaring out these words, starboard, larboard, hoist, luff, tack, which the helmsman repeated in the same tone. Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy A weird series of tales of shipwreck and disaster, from the earliest part of the century to the present time, with accounts of providential escapes and heart-rending fatalities. The fact was that the ship needed more after-sail to enable her to hold a good luff; yet it seemed to me that it would be impossible for her to bear any more. The Cruise of the "Esmeralda" The first luff said something about hornets, sir. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop The yard is two-thirds of the breadth at foot, and is slung at one-fourth from the luff. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Instantly he spun over the wheel, luffed, and brought his boat upon the starboard quarter of the Dutchman, who was now part helpless. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure The Hornet immediately luffed to, hoisted an ensign, and gave the enemy a broadside. Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy A weird series of tales of shipwreck and disaster, from the earliest part of the century to the present time, with accounts of providential escapes and heart-rending fatalities. The Frenchman perceiving this, sheered off, and springing his luff, shot ahead clear of us. The Privateer's-Man One hundred Years Ago “We understand one another, Murray, and—Ah, here is the first luff doing just what I wanted him to do.” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop Strong ropes or chains leading from nearly the outer end of the bowsprit to the luff of the bow, giving lateral support to that spar. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Around and around swung the sea gladiators and the little fishing boats luffed and tittered on the waves like inquisitive sparrows. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure "Now try it once more, fellows," said Dory, as he luffed the boat up, and thus relieved the centre-board from the pressure. All Adrift or The Goldwing Club As Yeo luffed the squall fell on us bodily with a great weight of wind and white rain, pressing us into the sea. Old Junk “You said arterwards, messmate, as that would ha’ been like leaving the first luff and the lads in the lurch,” said the other boat-keeper. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop Also, when sounding to luff up and shake all, to obtain a cast of the deep-sea lead. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Down came the ensign of the United States, and the little schooner was luffed so that she stood still. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure But Dory continued to luff until it was released. All Adrift or The Goldwing Club The order to "touch her up," or luff her up into the wind, so as partially to spill the sail, was given to ease off the tremendous pressure. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim Well, sir, captain knows best, and the first luff knows what’s second best. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop A caution when the vessel is luffed up to deaden her way, followed by "heave." The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Had we luffed up, she would have run completely over us, and we should have been carried to the bottom. A Yacht Voyage Round England As soon as she reached the south-east point, the skipper luffed up; but the boat was not inclined to make any headway on the new course. All Adrift or The Goldwing Club The Josephine minded her helm, and luffed so that she righted herself. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim “Not a squint of ’em, sir, and there’s going to be the wussest row that ever happened aboard ship if we don’t make haste and find them and fetch the first luff help.” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop A small luff purchase with a short fall, the double block having a tail to it, and the single one a hook. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Suddenly he gave a cry of alarm and shouted to me to luff. The Strange Adventure Of James Shervinton 1902 "What in the world does 'luffing up' mean?" All Adrift or The Goldwing Club The attention of the quartermaster and the helmsman had been attracted by the announcement of the wreck, and they had permitted the Josephine to luff up until the foresail began to shake. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim I telled him, gentlemen, that the first luff had sent Mr Snelling the purser to me with a dose, and he just grunted at me and went up again. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop The luff purchases for the heels of each sheer previous to taking in masts, or otherwise using them. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Give her more lee helm, quartermaster; and see if you can’t luff her up a couple of points! Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant Both guns being now empty, I signed Simpson to come to the wind and luff athwart the sterns of the flotilla, while I busied myself upon the recharging of the pieces. Turned Adrift His battle signal, "engage the enemy to leeward," was still flying, but the Formidable luffed up and swung through the French line followed by five others. A History of Sea Power I don’t mean no offence, Mr Murray, sir, but I thought you was in command now that the first luff was down in orspittle, or as we say, in sick bay.” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop Hoops or rings of rope, wood, or iron, fixed upon the stays, to seize the luff of fore-and-aft sails, and to confine the staysails thereto, at different distances. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. He poised himself for a few moments on the crotch of the boom, clinging to the cringles of the luff—the short ropes with which the sail is reefed. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 You had better luff a point, sir, and go round its northern extremity.” Turned Adrift There could be no doubt that when the Caroline hove-to and luffed under the lee of the Kent, it must have passed men drifting to leeward on detached spars. The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay Narrated in a Letter to a Friend But I think if I was you I’d give the first luff another drink o’ water, sir.” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop It is in form like a gaff-sail, but depends entirely on the rope of the luff for its stability. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. My dear luffed friend, now we talk a little. The Valley of the Kings They did not dare to luff her to the west or bear her away to the east. Heroes of the Goodwin Sands In an instant the topmen were on the yards, the staysails were hauled down, and, the brig luffing up, the Gauntlet moved slowly ahead, while the hawsers were rapidly hauled on board. The Three Commanders “That’s what the first luff said, sir, and we’ve been doing nothing else; but as fast as we stopped up the beggars kep’ on shoving the stuff out again with bamboos.” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop “Thank you, Captain Vavassour,” answered the first luff, flushing with pleasure at the skipper’s praise. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy Ah!” as the boat luffed round a small mangrove-covered island, and the galley was shut out from view, “there goes their last chance of hitting us with their footy ordnance—with a murrain on them!” Two Gallant Sons of Devon A Tale of the Days of Queen Bess As the lifeboat luffed she lay over to her very bearings, beating famously to windward on her second errand of mercy. Heroes of the Goodwin Sands The jib-sheets led aft to the standing-room; and, as soon as I had made fast the halyard, the skipper luffed up and fastened down the jib. Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk The French frigate, however, which had immediately luffed up, though too late to avoid being raked, returned the fire with her other broadside. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea “Did you see her, Mr Delamere?” demanded the first luff, as the darkness again enwrapped us. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy When at a safe distance they luffed into the wind and, furling their canvas, came to anchor. Across the Spanish Main A Tale of the Sea in the Days of Queen Bess "Now luff her, luff her all you can." Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918 “Luff, you beggar, luff!” he added, to the steersman, who, with both hands on the wheel, was exerting all his strength to keep the vessel’s head up. Picked up at Sea The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek A few moments later, the Josephine luffed up under the lee of the gig, having towed the first cutter, in which the four men were seated, to this position. Down the Rhine Young America in Germany In his turn the first luff peered long and earnestly through the tube. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy "Wait!" and the pilot luffed till the sails shook. Adventures in Many Lands The captain and the first luff have, between them, evidently contrived to worm some intelligence out of the Portuguese. The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast A fierce action now ensued for an hour and a-half, when, as the Blanche, shooting ahead, was in the act of luffing up to rake the Pique, her main and mizen-masts fell over the side. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 "Why don't he let out his sheet, or luff her up?" Down the Rhine Young America in Germany “Still, I shall be glad if you will do your best to get the information,” hailed the first luff; to which I replied, as in duty bound—“Ay, ay, sir; I’ll have a try.” A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy So he issued his commands, which I breathlessly obeyed; till, all of a sudden, he cried: “Now, my hearty, luff!” Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 Come, Burdett, my boy, stir your stumps if you don’t want a wigging from the first luff! The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast Standing for the Spaniards, he compelled several of them to spring their luff, who thus fell under the lee of the Revenge. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 I sang out, as I sprung forward, luffing up at the same time, so as to get our broadside to bear on her. Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars That fellow is going through the water almost as fast as we are, and is holding as good a luff. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy When the man at the wheel had gone through the nautical evolution involved in “luff,” the captain turned to his son and said abruptly—“We’ll run for the Cocos-Keelin’ Islands, Nigel, an’ refit.” Blown to Bits The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago We had just reached this conclusion when Ryan and his party appeared returning, and in a few minutes the cutter ranged up alongside us to enable the second luff to make his report. The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast The tremendous gusts were too much for Edward's nerves, and he luffed up, in order to escape one. The Yacht Club or The Young Boat-Builder The Frenchman attempted to luff across the English ship’s bow, in the hopes of raking her, but Denham was too much on the watch to allow her to execute this manoeuvre successfully. The Heir of Kilfinnan A Tale of the Shore and Ocean “With his mizen-topsail gone he will no longer be able to maintain so close a luff as ourselves, and within half-an-hour we shall be able to do as we please with him.” A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy The captain, ordering the man at the helm to luff up, fired; the rest of us in succession followed his example. The Two Whalers Adventures in the Pacific Suddenly the chase put down her helm and luffed up on the starboard tack, intending to rake the Wolf, which was now coming up on her weather quarter. The Rival Crusoes "But don't you expect a fellow to luff up in a squall?" demanded Rodman. The Yacht Club or The Young Boat-Builder Scarcely had he spoken, when the French frigate, luffing up, ran her bows against the quarter of the Isabel. The Heir of Kilfinnan A Tale of the Shore and Ocean Two minutes later the first luff and the gunner, breathless and panting, came running up to us, and we all plunged down the cliff-face together. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy Directly afterwards, the words, “Luff—luff!” reached our ears. Old Jack “There it is, sir,” he exclaimed; “if you luff up now, we shall get hold of it.” The Rival Crusoes "I know he is; but in the other race, he lost half his time by luffing up in a squall." The Yacht Club or The Young Boat-Builder The officer on duty, in his turn, roaring out these words, starboard! larboard! hoist! luff! tack! which the helmsman repeated in the same tone. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. Jump down on to the main-deck, Mr Delamere, and request Mr Howard to train his starboard guns as far forward as they will go, and then to rake her every time we luff.” A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy Suddenly he luffed up with his head to the northward. Old Jack He climbs, he darts, he jibes, he luffs; Like a great bee he drones aloud; He whirls above the shrapnel puffs, And, laughing, ducks behind a cloud. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 26, 1916 He ran before the wind, then luffed and took first one tack and then the other. Frank Merriwell's Bravery In the meantime, the Flyaway had luffed up; though she was nearer to Carrie than Paul's boat, she was rapidly drifting to leeward. Little By Little or, The Cruise of the Flyaway I sprang down the ladder on to the main-deck, and there found the first luff superintending the working of our heavy guns. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy Now and then the pursuer would luff up and let fly a broadside; the shot skipping along over the waves, but sinking before they reached the "Providence." The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 The Water Witch luffed sharply, and her sail snapped with a report like a pistol shot. 'Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands I have no longer pride; but only I luff. Shorty McCabe As she felt the strong blast, the old boat lay down before it, and a large wave broke over her gunnel; but Paul luffed her up, so that she did not fill. Little By Little or, The Cruise of the Flyaway This of course created a vacancy on board the Europa, which was filled by Mr Howard, who became our new first luff, while Mr Galway also stepped up a ratline and became second. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy And he then ordered the helmsman to steer the 'Thorn' right under the stern of the packet, luff up under her lee quarters, and range alongside of her. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 She luffed to deaden her way, that I might swim close, and as we approached each other I observed a crowd of heads forward looking at me, and several men aft, all staring intently. The Frozen Pirate And they did, me staying aboard the Hattie to luff her for them to get away. Sonnie-Boy's People He is said to have carried with him to the Crusades, and to have afterwards presented to Tancred, King of Sicily, the wonder-working sword of King Arthur— "The gude sword that Arthur luffed so well." Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries He would liefer have luffed in on board a boat of his own, a great suit of snowy canvas drawing joyously the Irish wind. The Wind Bloweth This vessel came up rapidly; and as she drew near Barney luffed up suddenly, and let fly a broadside. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 We then discovered the sternmost ship wearing also; wore ship immediately after her, and gave her a stern rake, she luffing to on our starboard bow and giving us her larboard broadside. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 A heavy sea came rolling by them; luffing up, they ran in, and in another minute found themselves standing up a river of some size in perfectly smooth water. Paul Gerrard The Cabin Boy “Fetch a red-hot iron; luff, luff a little—a little more—steady, so.” The World of Ice The Frenchman perceiving this sheered off, and springing his luff, shot ahead clear of us. The Privateersman Towards five o'clock the "Chesapeake" luffed up for a moment; while the pilot clambered down the side, and put off in a small boat. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 We immediately luffed to, hoisted our ensign and gave the enemy a broadside. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 In a few seconds we had passed through the volumes of smoke, and luffed up under her stern: we poured in our whole broadside. Percival Keene Don’t bring her to the wind yet, he has lost his way by luffing up, and cannot make play again for a few minutes.” Newton Forster The Merchant Service The frigate was luffed handsomely to the wind, not however without shipping a heavy sea. The King's Own Often she was almost gunwale under before we could luff up in time to ease her. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Then suddenly luffing up, she crossed the bows of the pirate. A True Hero A Story of the Days of William Penn We shall fetch the Cob by keeping our luff.” The Boy who sailed with Blake He luffed across the bows of one, and poured in a broadside; then he treated the other in the same way, and directly afterwards, with a slashing breeze, dashed out of the harbour. True Blue The pirates seemed to think it time to stop us; and, luffing up, they let fly their broadside at us. Mark Seaworth The noise awoke him, when he shouted out, and the ship being close-hauled, and having little way, was immediately luffed up, and without difficulty we were taken on board. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor On this the mate, luffing up, ordered us to lower the sail. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler Lancelot shouted lustily and plied his oar, the craft just scraping the stern of the boat as she luffed up to come to an anchor. The Boy who sailed with Blake Now he luffs up right under her stern, and has repeated the dose. True Blue The barque’s sails were shivering, as she luffed up to the wind. Peter the Whaler By keeping our luff we were quickly up to them. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor We shouted to her to keep her luff, but no attention was paid, and she ran right under our bows,” said the officer. Paddy Finn See, he keeps his luff, and the Champion is compelled to do the same; I thought it would be so. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley On the Frenchmen boldly came, till their van was nearly abreast of the centre of the English, who had luffed up till they had almost brought the fleet again on a bowline. True Blue Just, however, as I was about to yaw once more, it was hauled down, and she was luffed up into the wind. Hurricane Hurry A vessel, when not in perfect trim and too light aft, has a tendency, when on a wind, to luff of her own accord, or to fly up into the wind. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor We at length luffed up; and the captain ordered the whole of our starboard broadside to be fired. Paddy Finn “If we could but knock away her foremast, we should still have time to luff round ahead of her,” cried Captain Tracy. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley At last one of them shouted out, ‘Luff, luff.’ Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures She keeps her luff, and is shooting out again into clear water. Hurricane Hurry Our hearts beat quicker than ever as we luffed up round a point which formed one of the sides of the little cove. Captain Mugford Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors She then ranged up abeam, while her consort placed herself on our larboard quarter, so that we could not luff up again without being raked by the other. Paddy Finn Suddenly luffing up, the enemy fired her whole broadside. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea By luffing up she ran the risk of getting into the wind. The Three Admirals Just as we passed under the stern of the brig, someone again hailed from her— “Luff! luff!” The Loss of the Royal George I caught sight of her flag as she luffed up! From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure The leading frigate, now coming up on our starboard quarter, opened fire, and we, luffing up, returned it with our aftermost guns. Paddy Finn Linton saw that, if they were to catch the pirate, they must kill each man who came to the helm, so as to keep the boat luffed up in the wind. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea Priscilla luffed her and let the main sheet run through her fingers. Priscilla's Spies “Keep your luff, lads,” he said once in a quiet tone; “steady—that will do.” Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War As she did so, she every now and then luffed up for an instant, and let fly her whole broadside, doing considerable execution. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat We had to luff up a little to reach her. Paddy Finn First, get a pull on the braces; we must luff all we can, to get through yonder passage.” The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea Luff her up, Cousin Frank, luff her up for all you're worth. Priscilla's Spies The frigate luffed up into the wind and became unmanageable. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War When the enemy, therefore, at last passed under our stern, we were able to luff up and avoid the raking fire he poured in. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat “What have I done to offend the second luff?” thought Syd. Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea The second luff—that’s what he was—had never tackled a natural history craft before, and he wouldn’t believe it. The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise Priscilla took the mainsheet in her hand and ordered Frank to luff a little. Priscilla's Spies The English frigate luffed up, and poured her whole broadside into the bows of the approaching enemy. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War “I’m just going to send them aboard to the first luff; he’s rather poorly.” Middy and Ensign “Not afraid to stand up before Mike Terry, and yet daren’t go and ask the luff to let you go ashore.” Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea ‘Then she shall jump it,’ says Tom, who wouldn’t luff a bit, but rams his tiller so as to drive right at the rock. Menhardoc Frank made all the mistakes common to beginners, sailing at one moment many points off the wind, at the next trying to sail with the luff of his lug and perhaps his foresail flapping piteously. Priscilla's Spies It seemed probable that the first shot did hit, for the Frenchman now luffed up and fired his broadside at the “Thisbe.” Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War “They have, sir, and it ain’t as if they’d had a twelvemonth of the first luff to drill ’em into shape. The Black Bar “Ask the luff to let me go with you, there’s a good fellow.” Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea “Better tell us what the luff said, Gnat,” growled Barkins, in so strange an accession of gruffness that I began to laugh. Blue Jackets The Log of the Teaser "Why didn't you luff when I told you?" she said. Priscilla's Spies Sometimes she luffs up, and sometimes she falls off; so as to holding a steady course, I find that out of the question. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War Jacob; luff a bit, my lad; luff you can.” Frank Oldfield Lost and Found Well, when you do have a ship by and by, if you don’t have me for first luff, I’ll call you a brute.” Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea Look out now and let go the jib-sheet as I luff up. Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel While doing this, of course, I had another practical lesson in seamanship, learning all about “double luffs” and “toggles,” “salvagee strops” and “Burton tackles,” and all the rest of such gear, whose name is legion. Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea This caused him to luff up, and the “Scorpion,” shooting ahead, poured a raking broadside into his bows. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War “Luff, man, luff!” shouted the captain, as all held their breath with excitement. The Wreck of the Nancy Bell Cast Away on Kerguelen Land I was like a vessel luffing to escape a squall, he had come on me so quickly. The Trawler “Three ‘flags,’ four ‘posts,’ half-a-dozen commanders, and two ‘first luffs,’ all within range of that blessed muzzle that carried away; and not one vacancy on the list!” Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel And see, she is paying off; with the loss of their after-sail they can no longer keep their luff!” A Pirate of the Caribbees “Luff, luff all you can, men,” he exclaimed, as if those on board could hear him. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War “You couldn’t luff her a bit more, McCarthy, could you?” he added, after another glance at the compass and a murmured “steady!” to the steersman. The Wreck of the Nancy Bell Cast Away on Kerguelen Land Therefore, instead of proclaiming the time aloud, I stepped quietly to the side of the first luff, and asked, almost in a whisper— “Did you hear anything just then, sir?” A Middy of the Slave Squadron A West African Story Now port a little! steady again! luff you may, handsomely; not too close! For Treasure Bound “So much the better,” answered the second luff, ignoring the first half of my communication; “stay where you are a little longer, if you please, Mr Courtenay.” A Pirate of the Caribbees Thus Mr Hawsepipe, in as authoritative a tone as though he were the first luff of a 120-gun ship. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War The main- and fore-sheets were accordingly flattened in, when the schooner luffed up to about south-east, and slowly forged to windward, athwart what I believed to be the track of the Indiaman. The Log of a Privateersman “Here I am, sir; close alongside you,” answered the first luff, stretching out his hand and lightly touching the skipper’s arm. A Middy of the Slave Squadron A West African Story “Ah, here you are, Grenvile!” exclaimed the first luff as I stepped up to him and touched my hat. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron You are out of your course altogether and luffing into the wind’s eye, instead of working steadily to windward, tack and tack, and taking the incidents of your story as you come to them. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron “We are about to have a warm quarter of an hour,” remarked the skipper, who had been keenly noting these sinister indications, while the first luff was getting the ship under weigh. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War The moment that she had fired she luffed up into our wake once more. The Log of a Privateersman The first luff was terribly shocked at the news which I had to tell him; from a distance he had seen the skipper fall, but had hoped that it was a wound, at most. A Middy of the Slave Squadron A West African Story The gun was accordingly reloaded, carefully trained, and the schooner luffed sufficiently to bring the gun to bear clear of our head gear. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron “No doubt of it, sir,” answered the second luff. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron The tiller-ropes creaked as the wheel was rapidly spun round by the brawny and dexterous arms of the quarter-master, and the ship slowly luffed to the wind. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War Presently we saw the brig luff momentarily into the wind, a line of flame and smoke burst from her lee broadside, and nine six-pound shot came skipping along the water toward us. The Log of a Privateersman I accordingly laid down the telescope and, as I reached for the rifles, directed Billy to luff and head the boat straight for the spot where the blacks were gathered. The Strange Adventures of Eric Blackburn Then, removing the tube from his eye, the captain handed over the instrument to the second luff, who, in his turn, took a good long look, and returned the telescope to the captain. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron At length he rather overdid it, a squall striking the boat so heavily that before he could luff and shake the wind out of the sail she had filled to the thwarts. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron “Pass the word for—oh! here he is,” said the first luff, as Percival strolled aft from the forecastle, whence he had been taking a good look at the harbour. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War The brigantine luffed again immediately that she had fired, and we were now so close that I could see her people busily reloading. The Log of a Privateersman “Begging your honour’s pardon,” said I at last, “luff her, sir.” Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 “How long do you think it will be before it reaches us?” asked the second luff. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron Just as we were about to go down over the side Captain Vernon appeared on deck, and, addressing the second “luff,” said. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron The skipper was there, promenading the weather side of the quarter-deck, the first luff jogging fore and aft alongside of him. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War Bitterer still was the rage of the sailors, when, by no manner of luffing and trimming of sail, could they stand out to chastise these impudent cruisers. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess "The boy's got her luffed up so she makes no headway at all!" For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution There, there," continues the old sailor, soothingly; "steady, steady,—keep her away a little, then let her luff into a sound sleep. An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith The delay may, of course, have afforded them an opportunity to make arrangements for our reception by putting out of sight any—” “Any tell-tale evidences of their dishonesty,” laughed the first luff. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron French, too, as I’m a living sinner,” continued the first luff, taking a squint through his glass at the craft. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War All hands were called, guns were manned, arms were served out, and although by so doing he left the Armada without its rear-guard, the Don luffed out into the wind and gave chase. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess I've fed ye both with all such articles, when ye was nothing but young gentlemen; and when you was no longer young gentlemen, too, but a couple of sprightly luffs, of nineteen. The Two Admirals The oomiak passed us about a mile to the eastward, and, approaching the shore of the large island, was luffed up to the wind handsomely. Left on Labrador or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht 'Curlew.' as Recorded by 'Wash.' At length we luffed sharply round a low sandy spit thickly covered with mangroves, kept broad away again directly afterwards, and abruptly found ourselves in the main stream of the Congo. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron “Quite ready, sir,” replied the first luff, turning away to give the necessary orders. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War The helmsman also was to have an eye to the enemy, to luff when she luffed, and "putte roomer," or sail large, when he saw her helmsman put the helm up. On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien. This evolution was followed by the two next ships, a little prematurely, perhaps; but the admiral in le Foudroyant, disdaining to edge off from her enemy, kept her luff. The Two Admirals When within fifty yards he luffed; his men sprang into the shrouds and gave three cheers. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes The gun having been run in, No. 12 chokes luff of Train-tackle, assisted, if there is much motion, by No. 11. Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. Tompion, of course, resigned his place to his superior officer, though it was evident from the expression of his phiz that he had no great faith in the first luff’s shooting powers. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War It was learned that the Chesapeake had followed the Shannon until five o'clock, when the latter luffed and showed her readiness to begin fighting. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 Never mind the braces; let them stand fast; as soon as we have passed the French admiral, I shall luff, again. The Two Admirals Scarcely was the order obeyed when the brig, which was now on the port quarter, luffed up a little into the wind, and fired a broadside of eight guns. The Tiger of Mysore A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib The Captain hauls taut the train-tackle and chokes the luff, and the Loader and Sponger place the chocking-quoins forward of the front trucks, and proceed to sponge and load the gun in the usual manner. Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. “Hulled him! by all that’s clever,” exclaimed the first luff, while the gratified Tompion looked slowly round upon his messmates, with modest pride beaming from every feature. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War He came bowling straight down at the Shannon, luffed in his turn, and engaged her at a distance of fifty yards. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 This ended the field day; the frigate luffing up to windward of the line again, leaving the Plantagenet in its rear. The Two Admirals The second shot from the latter was well directed; it grazed our mast and carried away the luff of the mainsail. Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes of the Civil War Before I could yell to the boy at the wheel to luff up, so we wouldn't run the girl down, we was right on top of her. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates In the meantime, the man at the wheel had luffed until the weather leeches were flat and the ship scarcely moving. Great Sea Stories Reluctant to forego such a tempting opportunity, Captain Hillyar ran in and luffed his frigate within a few yards of the Essex. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 This ship, having more room, had easily luffed to windward of the Plantagenet, simply letting go her bowlines, as her bows doubled on the admiral's stern, in order to check her way. The Two Admirals Howe ordered the Charlotte to luff, and place herself between the two. Types of Naval Officers Drawn from the History of the British Navy As Mr. Gibney luffed into view the king eyed him with suspicion. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates It's a wreck," said I, turning to the man: "let her come to again and luff a point. Great Sea Stories He had to luff a little to keep clear of the oars, but he did not move from his half-recumbent posture. Within The Enemy's Lines "The Druid has answered properly, Sir Gervaise, and has already hauled up so close that I think she will luff through the line, though it may be astern of the Carnatic." The Two Admirals Once it was thought that the Romulus was aground, as she luffed up to the wind, which brought all her sails aback, and her starboard lower studding-sail in upon the gangway. The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth I luffs up alongside o' this dry land bo'sum an' punches once. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates Belfast, who looked wild, as though he had already luffed up through a public-house or two, gave signs of emotion and wanted to speak to the Captain privately. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle "Luff—luff! and we'll pour a broadside into her lee scuppers," said Compton, ferociously. In Search of the Okapi A Story of Adventure in Central Africa But none of these tricks will answer with t'other, who misses the whipping off the end of a gasket, as soon as any first luff of us all. The Two Admirals One of them fell overboard, which was seen from the quarter-deck, and the order was given to luff the ship into the wind. The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth I could see her luff up an' come about with her bow headed straight for the entrance between the reefs, an' th' water purlin' under her forefoot. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates About 11 o'clock, then, the Kite was fast overhauling her, notwithstanding that the lugger, by luffing up that extra point, came more on the wind and so increased her pace. King's Cutters and Smugglers 1700-1855 Nothing could have been more adroitly managed, for before the frigate came head to wind, she stuck fast upon the shoal, to which the words "Luff, luff!" had no doubt been intended to direct her. The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels The Bucentaure, however, shooting a-head, his lordship, who was thus obliged to go under that ship's stern, immediately raked it, and luffed up on the starboard side. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 She is to keep her yards braced up, that when she goes down to board, and has approached the ship she is to attempt, she may have nothing to do but to spring her luff. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. "But when ships hail each other out of the darkness—" "Three-stickers don't usually luff very long when they're hailed by punts," grunted the old skipper. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul The man at the helm, who was unluckily the worst steersman of the party, became alarmed, and instead of putting her before the wind luffed her up into it. History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. I. To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Performed During the Years 1804-5-6. Away they sailed, and each craft they hailed; While down in the cabin they bailed and bailed; For the sea was rough, and they had to luff And tack, till the captain cried out "Enough!" St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated And with that we luffed a little, getting the island on our port bow, but it was of no use. A Sea Queen's Sailing "Everybody on the old lugger still luffing along all serene?" Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 24, 1920. Five were attached to the sail along the luff, and one was fastened with a piece of leather to the end of the gaff. The Scientific American Boy Or, The Camp at Willow Clump Island When the man at the wheel had gone through the nautical evolution involved in "luff," the captain turned to his son and said abruptly— "We'll run for the Cocos-Keelin' Islands, Nigel, an' refit." Blown to Bits or, The Lonely Man of Rakata "Keep your eye peeled there, will you?" the Duke shouted away to the men at the wheel; whereat they grinned, and luffed a little, just enough to let the lady get across. Doctor Claudius, A True Story Bertric luffed, and we flattened in the sheet, Gerda hauling with us, laughing, and saying that it was not for the first time. A Sea Queen's Sailing He laughed when Ruggiero advised him to luff a little, and he did as he was told. The Children of the King To the luff were attached a number of mast rings, which were 187 slipped over a stout mast projecting about 5 feet 6 inches above the deck of the boat. The Scientific American Boy Or, The Camp at Willow Clump Island As the Zephyr approached, the Sylph luffed, and came up into the wind, to wait for her. All Aboard; or, Life on the Lake A Sequel to "The Boat Club" His attitude was the tenseness of a helmsman in a heavy wind, quivering to the faintest indication, ready to give her all she will bear, but equally ready to luff this side of disaster. The Silent Places Bertric went to our halliards and lowered the sail as I luffed alongside, and then Dalfin had gripped the rail between two of the shining shields. A Sea Queen's Sailing By this time, the schooner had luffed up into the wind, and Tom directed his companions to pull again. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion The brig luffed up close to the wind, the sails flapped so violently that the rigging shook, and now followed in rapid succession, even quicker than before, orders to anchor. Norse Tales and Sketches "It was in my mind that when a sail was bent to the yard it was bent with the luff to the fore end thereof." King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet She luffed cleverly, having a splendid blowy time of it, and put about. V. V.'s Eyes "Avast there; luff up, you lubberly rigged son of a gun," cried middy; "couldn't you hail ship before you were aboard of us?" The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 291 - Supplement to Vol 10 Spare dis chile, and luff him go home.” The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion Jason luffed, and passed on with colors flying; which was doubtless much better than trying to squeeze through the floating islands in the midst of an exceedingly disagreeable sea. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 29, August, 1873 And I looked at the riggers also, and saw that the Saxon was right, and that the men had the square-cut sail turned over with the leech forward and the luff aft. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet Breathing the letter, and not the spirit, of the commodore's orders, the captains of these ships luffed at the same time as those which preceded them. The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 Dimly, veiled by the fog curtain, of ghostly outline, a jutting cliff appeared and Sammy luffed slightly. Sweetapple Cove But Tom refused to “luff dem alone,” and when he had placed them on the handkerchief, he made a bundle of them. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion About four o'clock p.m. we had sight of the town of Mokha; and about five, while luffing with a strong wind, we split our main-top-sail, and putting abroad our mizen, it split likewise. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 This he certainly performed upon divers of the foremost, who, as the sailors term it, sprang their luff, and fell under the lee of the Revenge. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 "For shame!" the mother shrieked; "luff, luff, my dear; Kiss and be friends, and thou shalt have the fish With the curly tail to ride on." Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume I. She had scarcely luffed up again, after ascertaining the brig's nationality, when again the welcome cry was heard, and the helm shifted in pursuit. The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter "You shall not go back for them while I'm aboard this boat," said Miss Sackett, quietly, from her seat beside me, and she seized the tiller firmly to luff the craft. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" Having compassed the three large ships, I luffed up to rejoin our squadron, which still held the advantage of the wind, and plied their great guns on the Portuguese like so many muskets. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time I shouted, 'and luff her up into the wind.' Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 90, June, 1875 "I will not luff," Sobbed the fair mischief; "you are cross to me." Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume I. Give him a volley of small shot, also your prow and broadside as before, and keep your luff!' Elizabethan Sea Dogs "Luff you may, a little,—luff, or we shall crush him!" The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas And, as Harry "luffed in the wind," George drew down the sails, and gave up the struggle. Frank, the Young Naturalist He was still thinking of these things, and prattling mellifluously of quite other things, when the Lolotte luffed up under the lee of the little island of Alcatraz. Overland You can neither luff, nor spill the wind out of the sail by slackening off the sheet, nor put your boat in a position to take a heavy sea safely. Tent Life in Siberia She was close on a wind, with her larboard tacks aboard, and had evidently just shaken everything, in the expectation of luffing past the point without tacking. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet "Touch all the braces!" he said, hastily, but still speaking low and clearly; "give a drag upon the bowlines—luff, Sir, luff; jam the ship up hard against the wind!" The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas Just at this moment a strong gust of wind filled the sails, and, as James was not seaman enough to "luff" or "let go the sheet," the Speedwell same very near capsizing. Frank, the Young Naturalist "Fetch a red-hot iron; luff, luff a little—a little more steady—so." The World of Ice When you are sailing close-hauled, you can luff up into a squall, if necessary, or meet a steep, dangerous sea bow on; but when you are scudding you are almost helpless. Tent Life in Siberia She hauled down her tacks, flattened in her sheets, luffed, and was soon out of sight, breasting up to windward of a point that formed the eastern extremity of the bay last mentioned. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet Contrary to Mark's apprehensions, he saw that the ship was luffing up close to the weather ledge, leaving little danger of her going on to it. The Crater By this time the "Caroline" had swept by, and she was now luffing, across the slaver's bows, into her course again. The Red Rover As for the frigate, she was still keeping her luff, in order to get far enough to windward to make sure of her prey. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" French Pete luffed straight into it, and the Dazzler mounted the steep slope with a rush, poised a moment on the giddy summit, and fell into the yawning valley beyond. The Cruise of the Dazzler And then, and not until then, did I luff up and ease out the main-sheet. Tales of the Fish Patrol In an instant Bob was at the young man's side, and both waited for the ship to luff into the wind, and to forge as near as possible to the reef. The Crater Hold! keep your luff again; eat into the wind to the bone, boy; lift again; let the light sails lift. The Red Rover Home, they could not be dragged by us, notwithstanding we got up a luff; but we made the sail stand reasonably well. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" Twice he heard the waves buffeted back from some flying forefoot, and once he saw a sail to leeward on the opposite tack, which luffed sharply and came about at sight of him. The Cruise of the Dazzler Charley had barely time to luff into the wind and run up to them. Tales of the Fish Patrol The helm was put down, the sheets hauled aft, and the Bridget luffed into this creek, estuary, sound, or harbour, whichever it might prove to be. The Crater "Luff! mind your luff, sir!" cried the pilot, in a stern voice, to the man at the helm; "luff you can; on no account go to leeward of the slaver!" The Red Rover By this time, the leading ship of these two frigates was within a cable's-length of us, just luffing up sufficiently to give our weather-quarter the necessary berth. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" Keeping off in the intervals to fill the mainsail, and luffing into the combers, they worked their way across the dangerous stretch. The Cruise of the Dazzler However, I hope - I hope - remark the word - no boasting - I hope I may luff up a bit now. Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2 The boat luffed short round, and came gently upon the beach. The Crater He was leaning back with one eye shut and the other fixed on the luff of the sail. The Blue Lagoon: a romance Just as I got a view of this calamity, I caught a glimpse of the Black Prince, close-hauled, luffing up athwart the wake of her enemies, and manifestly menacing to get the wind. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" “It’s rather a rough day,” said the man to us, as we put off: “better take in a reef and luff sharp when you get round the bend.” Three Men in a Boat So he issued his commands, which I breathlessly obeyed, till, all of a sudden, he cried, "Now, my hearty, luff!" Treasure Island Seeing the state of things on board the brig, Mark luffed up under her counter, and laid her aboard. The Crater "Luff! luff! you can," cried Captain Truck, glancing his eye from the rock to the sails, and from the sails to the rock. Homeward Bound or, the Chase We had been obliged to luff a little, in order to clear a reef that even Marble admitted lay off Montauk, while the Leander had kept quite as much away, with a view to close. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" It is probable the enemy did not keep his luff, towards the last, on account of the land. Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast After luffing to pick him up, the brigantine had been again pulled off on the port tack. The Black Bag Soon afterward, Vane luffed into a tiny bay, where she rode upright in the sunshine, with loose canvas flapping softly in a faint breeze while the cable rattled down. Vane of the Timberlands Captain Ducie now left the rigging in which he had stood, and the corvette luffed off to the eastward, to give room to the packet, where she hove-to with her fore-topsail aback. Homeward Bound or, the Chase This we did with the ship's head to the westward, without touching a brace, though we luffed sufficiently to throw the wind out of all the square sails. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" Mr. Trant perceiving that the Tompkins wished to speak us in passing, brailed his foresail and let her luff up close under our lee. Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast Smartly the brigantine luffed and wore about, heeling deep as she spun away on the starboard tack. The Black Bag Now our helmsman luffed, and we came closer into the wind, which gave our guns a chance. The Mutineers By a little management, notwithstanding, the luff of the spanker was made to stand tolerably well; and the ship had at least the benefit of this one sail. Homeward Bound or, the Chase Her line of sailing would take her about two hundred yards to leeward of us, and my first impulse was to luff. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" The captain waved his hand a little in the direction in which he wished to go, and said quietly,— “Luff, Bolton, luff a bit!” Dick Sands, the Boy Captain In an instant of coherence he saw that the brigantine was luffing; none the less much of the line had already been paid out, and there was no reckoning when the end would be reached. The Black Bag He had hauled the mainsail in closely, luffing sharply, the sheet tightly drawn, and was staring fixedly and straight ahead under the large yellow sou'-wester. The Bride of Dreams "Luff I may, and luff it is, sir." Homeward Bound or, the Chase At 5.30, to keep under command and be able to wear if necessary, the Shannon filled her main top-sail and kept a close luff, and then again let the sail shiver. The Naval War of 1812 Or the History of the United States Navy during the Last War with Great Britain to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans “Luff, Bolton, luff!” shouted Captain Hull to the helmsman; “we will at any rate lose no time in getting alongside.” Dick Sands, the Boy Captain At half-past two it luffed slightly, and bore away to the northeast. The Fur Country Seventy Degrees North Latitude The great San Matteo luffed out from the rest of the fleet and challenged them to board, but they simply poured their second broadside into her and passed on. By England's Aid Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604 I called to Marble to stand by to luff; and, just as the words passed my lips, a souse into the water told the whole story. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale He luffed up across the commodore's stern, and delivered broadsides in a manner that won the admiration even of his foes. The Naval War of 1812 Or the History of the United States Navy during the Last War with Great Britain to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans The Dutch frigate luffed up on his weather quarter, ranged alongside within musket shot, and poured in a tremendous broadside, then shooting ahead, peppered the astonished enemy in a truly scientific manner. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale Luff, luff, cried the quartermaster that conned the ship, keep her full, luff the helm. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 When the Englishman drew near, Barney suddenly luffed, threw in his broadside, and immediately righting his helm, kept away again. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched We were an hour getting the ship ready, and, by that time, the brig was within half a mile, luffing fairly up on our lee-quarter. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale In about three minutes the smoke cleared, disclosing to the Americans the Levant dead to leeward on the port beam, and the Cyane luffing up for their port quarter. The Naval War of 1812 Or the History of the United States Navy during the Last War with Great Britain to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans "She feels it! she springs her luff! observe," he said, "the light opens from the hummock already: if she will only bear her canvas we shall go clear." The Pilot "We don't want your goods; we want you," answered Scudamore, now first luff of the brig of war Delia, and staring a little with his mild blue eyes at this man's effrontery. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War My Lord Howe in the Charlotte kept his luff, and cut through their line between the 4th and 5th ship in the rear. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders Presently the lights disappeared, owing, no doubt, to the ship's luffing again. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale The Hornet luffed up on the same tack, hoisting American colors, and the action began with heavy broadsides. The Naval War of 1812 Or the History of the United States Navy during the Last War with Great Britain to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans It is a collier," Griffith said, "who has hauled from the land in the late gale, and who is luffing up to his course again. The Pilot I was fifth luff when the fight began, and now there is only one left above me, and he is in command of our biggest prize, the Ville d'Anvers. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War To prevent being raked, we had to luff up sharp in the wind, and fire a broadside. Tom Cringle's Log After some conversation on the subject, the captain ordered me to brace forward the yards, as far as our studding-sails would allow, and to luff nearer to the stranger. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale The helm was jammed down, and the sheet hauled in; the boat luffed into the wind, and became stationary, only bobbing upon the waves, whilst her sails shivered and rattled in the breeze. The Bushman — Life in a New Country The ship was so exceedingly crank, that when she luffed up on a wind, her bulwarks were under water. Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea This helped her to luff up towards the slip, which she reached under sufficient head-way fairly to enter it. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers At this moment the schooner in chase luffed up in the wind, and I noticed the foot of the foresail lift. Tom Cringle's Log I heard the fore and main-top-sail-halyards overhauling themselves, spite of the roar of the breakers, and then the ship luffed into the wind. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale In vain was the jib-sheet let fly; in vain did I luff into the wind. The Bushman — Life in a New Country The clipper cut through the water like a dolphin, and, in a remarkably short space of time, Spinnet luffed up under the ship's stern, and explained all that had happened. Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea The schooner had merely to luff close to the wind, and they were in a proper state to sound. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers "Lord help us, we shall never weather that foaming reef there set the spanker—haul out—haul down the foretopmast—staysail—so, mind your luff, my man." Tom Cringle's Log I thought my time had come! but, perceiving that the ship was luffing fast, I motioned eagerly forward, to draw the attention of my assailant in that quarter. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale The crew were working in silence, whilst West was giving sharp short orders for manoeuvring through the channels, sometimes luffing in order to avoid a collision, now bearing away almost square before the wind. An Antarctic Mystery The great San Mateo luffed out from the rest of the fleet and challenged them to board, but they simply poured their second broadside into her and passed on. By England's Aid or the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604) Instead of luffing up into either of the channels that would have carried her into these places, however, she kept off, crossing Gardiner's Bay, until she got within hail of the schooner. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers Then he luffed sharply to the wind, dropped his sail; his light craft lost headway, and glided alongside of the sinking boat. The Earth Trembled As we advanced, our own ship luffed by degrees, until we had got fairly on our old course again, or were sailing close upon the wind. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale "Now come here, you d—n blackguard, and take tings out of chaise, or by de holy poker I choak your luff, both of you." Mr. Midshipman Easy "She has eased away her sheets, and luffed a point or two, sir," said the quartermaster, touching his cap. Stories by English Authors: the Sea By this time the schooner had luffed up within a cable's length of the ice, along the margin of which she was running under easy sail. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers Come away, now, he has luffed into the wind. Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life He affirmed it was the Crisis, heading the same way we were ourselves, and which had only got to windward of us, by keeping a better luff. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale "Mr. Mulford is not aft, sir," called out the man at the helm—"but luff it is, sir." Jack Tier "Luff, sir, luff a bit, so, well," he continued to the man at the helm; "we will have all of her weatherly points that site will give." The Sea-Witch Or, the African Quadroon : a Story of the Slave Coast Conning the craft intelligently, he took her in behind the island on which the cape stands, luffed her up into a tiny cove, and made a cast of the lead. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers Meantime, the moment the lugger lowered her mainsail, the schooner, divining, as it appeared, her intention, did the same, and luffed immediately, and was on the new tack first of the two. Love Me Little, Love Me Long The thought struck me that she might be an English cruiser, for they frequently anchored in such places; and I called out, as it might be instinctively, "luff!" Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale "Keep the brig off a little, Mr. Mulford—keep her off, sir; you luff too much, sir." Jack Tier She luffed at the same moment, and we just passed each other, our spanker boom grazing over her quarter. Two Years Before the Mast Not a soul there, so I luffed and bore away for Parnassus, and here is every man Jack of you. Jo's Boys I watched the canoe beat up from leeward and run in toward the village, its sole occupant far out on the outrigger and luffing up and spilling the wind in the puffs. The Cruise of the Snark It was lucky we luffed as we did, for, in coming to the wind, the vessel gave a scrape that was a fearful admonisher of what would have happened in another minute. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale Determined not to lose an inch of distance unnecessarily, Spike luffed close up to the wind, making an effort to pass out to windward of the light. Jack Tier She luffed at the same moment, and we just passed one another; our spanker boom grazing over her quarter. Two Years Before the Mast "Let her luff," cried Jasper to the man at the helm. Pathfinder; or, the inland sea The next time they came out, we would notice their sticks cut down, their booms shortened, and their after-leeches nearer the luffs by whole cloths. A Collection of Stories In another minute I saw him, jammed nearly into the wind's eye, luffing past the point, and falling as easily into our wake as if drawn by attraction. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale The Molly Swash kept close on a wind, luffing athwar the broad reach she was in, until far enough to weather Blackwell's, when she edged off to her course, and went through the southern passage. Jack Tier We had just done furling the sails, when a beautiful little pleasure-boat luffed up into the wind, under our quarter, and the junior partner of the firm to which our ship belonged, jumped on board. Two Years Before the Mast Don't yaw so; keep your luff, old hypocrite! The Complete Poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The helmsman, who was smoking a pipe as he eyed the luff of his sail, waved his hand to me, as I loped along beside him. Martin Hyde, the Duke's Messenger The captain and Mr. Marble saw things differently, and we kept away accordingly, when we ought to have luffed all we could. Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale The man at the helm, who was unluckily the worst steersman of the party, became alarmed, and, instead of putting her before the wind, luffed her up into it. First Across the Continent The story of the exploring expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804-5-6 Time and again and countless times we watched the boat luff into the big whitecaps, lose headway, and be flung back like a cork. The Sea Wolf But he luffed the boat less delicately, spilling the wind shamelessly from the sail so as to prolong the tack to the north shore. Martin Eden Two more headsails followed; and before the tattooed man had scrambled to his feet, a topsail schooner, of some hundred tons, had luffed about the sentinel and was standing up the bay, close-hauled. The Wrecker She was an apt pupil, and soon learned to keep the course, to luff in the puffs and to cast off the sheet in an emergency. The Sea Wolf |
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