| 单词 | astern |
| 例句 | The chugging came closer; then we saw the motor boat in the rain a little astern of us. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The wind freshened astern, and the ships ran before the wind on paths of the deep sea fish, making Geraistos before dawn. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “We think there is a boat closing on us from astern.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He cut the rope then and went astern to noose the tail. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The flow was less strong and as he rubbed the side of his hand against the planking of the skiff, particles of phosphorus floated off and drifted slowly astern. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Bowditch Ledge astern to the north of them... Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z It was not long before the lookout on the Astrea saw three small vessels dropping astern. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She gave me stores, victuals and wine, a cloak divinely woven, and made a warm land breeze come up astern. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The eight geese spread out in line astern, evenly spaced, with him behind. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z One fell astern, but the other three tore into the ship's port side. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Just before dark they were on the other side, and when they looked over their shoulders they saw Elephant Island as a small shadow far astern. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z When Krete was out of sight astern, no land anywhere to be seen, but sky and ocean, Kronion put a dark cloud in the zenith over the ship, and gloom spread on the sea. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z If he came the other way, climbing atop the tarpaulin from astern, I was in the best position to see him early and, again, take to the water. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z England and the Kingdom, Britain and the Empire, the old prides and the old devotions, glide abeam, astern, sink down upon the horizon, pass - pass. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z “Did you ever see an Indian paddling along some quiet unspoiled river with a great big piece of rope dragging astern?” he asked. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z A youth, a mildfaced Acadian, was drawing water from the astern, which was nothing more than a rusty buoy, with an opening on one side, sunk in the ground. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Leo stood astern, alone at the helm, and aimed as best he could. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The tide was running so that long streaks of foam tailed away from the reef and for a moment they felt that the boat was moving steadily astern. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z At sea, then, when land lay far astern, they sprang their trap. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z All that remained was a dwindling light astern, and soon enough that would be gone as well. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Nancy and I sat astern, A.K. on a gunwale, as the boatman took his position in the bow and began to pull his oars. Captivated by the Ganges, a River of Souls 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z We would visit it again on the way south, but in between, once the archipelago had slipped over the horizon astern of us, we would see no land. How global warming has changed what it’s like to travel to the North Pole 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z "If you hear three it means you are going astern, if you hear two, it means you are turning to port," he said. Felixstowe: The ferry disaster that killed six men 40 years ago 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z On the oval track at Alexandria’s Edison High School, they raced in the mile, 100, 200, 400 and 800-meter events — all facing astern. For these runners, the only way forward is backward 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z But Monaco lived up to its reputation as a place where it is almost impossible to overtake and they stayed in line astern to the flag. Perez wins chaotic Monaco GP after Schumacher crash 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Observing the usual ceremony, the cars were rolled to the grid in line astern by white-overalled mechanics. The moment Britain's first great grand prix driver saluted Adolf Hitler 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z Halfway between New Zealand and Cape Horn, he was on the deck when a huge wave came from astern and broke over the boat. British sailor to mark 50th anniversary of circumnavigation 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z Then Captain Villing headed for the mainland, with Fire Island astern. On Fire Island Ferries, Aging Mariners Seek Successors 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z Two years later, the bank approved $148 million in loans to create 24 hubs in eastern and southern African countries including Zambia, Mozambique and Rwanda. World Bank pours hundreds of millions into African science 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z The yacht flew a Cayman Islands flag astern and an Indonesian flag at midship. FBI, Indonesian Police Search Yacht Seized in 1MDB Scandal in Bali 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z The immediate danger astern — no pun intended — Shane’s visage softens from danger and back to that rugged handsomeness. TRAVEL: Boise, Idaho, a haven of restaurants, art, craft beer and outdoor activity 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Despite being two-thirds the size of the black behemoth, Giacomo was a mere two hours astern of Loyal over the 628 nautical mile course. Giacomo declared overall winner of Sydney to Hobart race 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z Now that it was over, I was faced with the uncomfortable prospect of a goal so long envisaged now astern. Guns N’ Roses concert review: Reunited band rocks ‘Not in This Lifetime’ at D.C.’s FedEx Field 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z The "Golden Hind," pitching slightly, was towed astern of and thirty feet above the tramp. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z The Calder was already a couple of cables' lengths away, while the destroyer next astern was almost on top of him. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z She was now tearing along at a tremendous pace, barely a quarter of a mile astern. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z “Turn her astern!” and the chief engineer leapt below to see the order carried out. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z She shot a long way, but stopped at last, and her chain rattled out, and she began to drift astern. The Clammer and the Submarine 2012-04-17T02:00:15.727Z The velocity had the effect of compelling the fire to trail astern instead of spreading upwards and thus destroying the envelope. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z Well it was for him that the Calder was now almost motionless, although her propellers were going hard astern. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z The guns' crews were at their stations, and were either looking astern or else regarding my position. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z Accordingly we first worked ahead, then astern, but with an equal absence of result. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Presently, the "Princess Royal" joined in the battle, and fired with such deadly accuracy that almost at once the Blücher was observed to be rapidly falling astern. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z Only a few aluminium frames were left, and these, blackened and bent, trailed forlornly astern like a gaunt skeleton. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z Simultaneously the "steaming cones" were reversed, showing that the ship's engines were going astern--a manoeuvre followed by the rest of the squadron. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z By four in the afternoon the stranger was a mile astern, and with the aid of a glass I could see her colours--they were black, and bore the emblem of the Jolly Roger. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z 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 The first shot struck the water ten yards from the "Kitty's" bows, whereas the next whistled high overhead, to plunge into the sea a long way astern. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z Not so dusty, considering we're trailing the wreckage of my cabin astern, and there's only four props to shove us along. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z He was convinced that Stickleton had been jerked overboard and was swimming for dear life a couple of miles astern. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Still, not a sound was heard to cause us alarm, only the dull roar of the surf both ahead and astern of us. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z The chase led down the wind, and the President being a fast sailer when going free, soon gained on the stranger, leaving the squadron far astern. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Ordering the boat to be run up again quickly, and the men to hasten to their posts, he filled away and catching the wind dead astern was soon out of sight. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z In ten minutes the "Golden Hind" had left the capital of France's African possessions far astern. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z Her masts and funnels went by the board, flames burst from her for'ard, 'midships, and aft, while with her engines disabled she dropped slowly astern. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Murdoch reacted instinctively and ordered the helmsman to put the wheel over hard-a-starboard, while ordering the engine room to stop all engines and then go full astern. The Extraordinary Story of the White Star Liner Titanic 2012-04-04T13:15:00.213Z He stopped, for the engines clanked noisily as the screw turned astern; then the anchor splashed and the launch swung in to the gangway. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z At sunset the man-of-war was three miles astern. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z The Iron Duke then dropped astern, and was lost sight of in the fog. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z A feeble light, screened in all directions save that towards the vessels astern, blinked rapidly from the leading destroyer. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z ‘She will be swamped!’ but at the same moment one of the crew in her cut the rope that bound her to the blazing ship, and she at once dropped astern. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z Foam broke about her side as the screw turned astern, a row of lights flashed into brightness, and big electric hatch lamps blazed up on deck. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z Still, with a stiff breeze, she might have distanced her pursuers, for with the wind light and baffling, the nearest vessel, the Majestic, a razee, was thrown astern. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z The tugs cast off, and a hawser was passed to the Northumberland, which took her in tow as far as Knob Channel, the Terrible bringing up astern. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z At the third attempt the hawsers held, and the Warrior slowly gathered way, wallowing astern of the Engadine at a rate of 4 knots--but every minute was taking the unvanquished cruiser nearer Britain's shores. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z “The velocity with which this horse-boat was impelled was so great, that it left the king’s barge, manned with sixteen rowers, far astern in the race of trial.” The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z The rigging hummed, a foaming wake ran astern, and a white ridge stood up about Red Rose's bows. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z Stewart then cut adrift his cutter and gig, towing astern, and set every sail that would draw. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z I propose to lead you close on the enemy’s larboard quarter, when we will discharge two broadsides, and then back astern, and range upon the other quarter, and so tell your guns as you pass. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z So quickly did she disappear that the Tiger, following astern, passed through the smoke that marked the grave of the devoted ship. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z While thus occupied, and being tossed about, without food, water, oars, helm, or compass, totally at the mercy of the contending elements, we had dropped about two miles astern of the doomed ship. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z Marston signed to the steersman, the sails filled, and the canoe dropped astern. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z The same unwelcome visitation was repeated an hour afterwards in consequence of the closing of a narrow lane directly astern. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z The paddles were already turning, the ship was going slowly astern, when a man pushed his way through the crowd. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z It was his only chance, for he could not pass either across the bows or astern of the crippled destroyer without certain risk of colliding with others of the flotilla. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z The boatmen got an anchor out astern as quickly as possible, the vessel being head on to the Sands, and used other means to assist the steamer’s work. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z A bitter wind blew up the estuary, where belts of shining water wound among the shoals, and some distance astern Red Rose rode at her moorings in a sheltered pool. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z Signal was made for the Hope to follow astern, and, trembling with anxiety, we prepared to crawl down upon him. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z I listened; all was silent save the tweet, tweet, of the lizards and the roar of the surf, as it beat on the rocks astern. The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z To launch a torpedo would almost certainly result in a miss, while it was extremely hazardous for the Fearless to turn and follow, without colliding with other British destroyers following much farther astern. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z This, of course, did not add to the power of steering; for, if the helm was insufficient when the power was amidships, it was, of course, still less effectual when the power was all astern. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z The oars on one side were buried deep, the men could not clear them for another stroke, and the threatening martingale rose and fell close astern. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z His heart stood still as he looked astern. Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator 2012-03-27T02:00:19.467Z Another two lengths astern came Handsome Mike, who closed for fourth. Went the Day books a ticket to the Derby 2012-03-24T23:09:36Z A cable's length on the port beam the Carse o' Gowrie was backing gently astern in order to close with her consort. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z In most turret ships afloat these batteries are placed on the middle line, and in consequence only one-half the guns can be brought to bear on an enemy either right ahead or directly astern. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z Columbine began to list and trailed a white line astern. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z Near or towards the stern of a vessel; astern; abaft. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z Directly I jumped into the boat, it was shoved off, and dropped astern with the tide. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z Beatty's command increased speed to 25 knots, the Second Battle-cruiser Squadron forming astern of the First, while a far-flung line of destroyers took up station ahead. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z By these means the whole of the four guns can be discharged simultaneously at a ship right ahead or right astern, or, in pairs, towards any point. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z There was a humming noise astern, mast and rigging creaked, and foam leaped at the bows. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z The airship was now at least two miles astern, and had slightly altered its direction. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z We had not proceeded far, when we came up to the drag towing some 70 or 80 yards astern of the lorcha. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z More than once the sharp crash of a projectile exploding astern caused the lieutenant-commander to turn his head. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Suddenly the life-boat appears, coming up to her cable just astern of the vessel; it is to them as a reprieve from death, and they wake to life and action. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z A white wave stood up above her waist, another curled astern, and the hollow squaresail swelled like a balloon. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z Heading still to the southwards, but almost becalmed, I saw a swift steamer ranging fast up with us from astern. Mathieu Ropars: et cetera 2012-03-15T02:00:28.013Z Again and again she thought she would have to release the man dragging astern. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z I've barely enough left to pay the port-dues in Genoa and take my ship through the canal; you know very well, too, that I won't be safe till I see Suez astern. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z The periscope was falling astern, and the three hundred passengers, mostly ambulance drivers and Red Cross nurses, were lined along the rail, rooting. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z The water astern was hazy and dotted by sails. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z You see here I have brought him into the line of battle again—you villain, why do you drop astern there? Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen 2012-03-08T03:00:09.310Z Just astern of the chief's canoe, between it and the shore, a huge hippopotamus, with jaws distended, showing his gleaming tusks, was swimming along in pursuit. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z Seaward, ahead, and astern, the long, oily swell that the North-east Trades never reach blazed like molten metal under the almost vertical afternoon sun. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z Then the propeller whirled hard astern and she stopped amidst a roar of running chain. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z The deck was spangled with luminous patches by the splashes and the wake that trailed astern was bright. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z A signal was given for the "Hope" to fall astern, while the "Faith" approached noiselessly upon him, with stockings drawn over the oars. North-Pole Voyages 2012-03-01T03:00:27.283Z He was sitting on one of the thwarts amidships; the paddlers were standing on the thwarts forward and astern of him. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z The Olive Branch was moving smoothly along her course, leaving a heavy load of trouble always a little further astern. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z Desmond glanced astern a moment when the sable helmsman shouted, and then resolutely turned his eyes ahead. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z The sky had cleared, but not far off an ominous rumble came out of the gloom astern. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z The Colonel attacked these pirates with nine proas: he took four vireyes, and would have taken the whole, had not seven of his vessels been too much astern. An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol I (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. 2012-03-01T03:00:24.137Z Finding that the propeller would now work, Captain Williamson gave orders for full speed astern. First at the North Pole Two Boys in the Arctic Circle 2012-02-27T03:00:16.033Z At midnight, we were in the Pacific, and all our anxiety about weeks of beating to windward upon short allowance of provisions, vanished as quickly as the land astern. 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 The wind dying away off Duck Island, I was fain to take an oar in the whale-boat towing astern. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z One could not feel her progress, there was no strain on the helm, but silky ripples left her side and slowly trailed astern. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z When we rounded the Cork lightships the other three were, I fancy, about a mile or more astern of us. Through East Anglia in a Motor Car 2012-02-22T03:00:21.787Z The dropping of a fourth and fifth shot still farther astern left no room for doubt. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z By eleven, Cape Quod was astern of us; and a long view of the Strait presented itself. 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 Glancing astern, I remarked four wherries coming down at a great pace with the ebb. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z The sky was clear and the sun sparkled on the foam that leaped about the bows and ran astern in a broad white wake. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z There was a powerful breeze right astern; the boatmen set a broad sail, and, rowing also, went off at a spanking rate. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z After a short interval, a third discharge shook the air, and the mutineers raised an exultant shout when they saw the splash some distance astern. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z All our party slept in the cutter the first night, the whale-boat being made fast astern. 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 The concussion not only stopped the vessel's way, but actually forced her astern. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z On the following day, September 29, the glass was still falling, and the sea running up astern of us was occasionally high and steep. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z They stood silent listening to the splash of the dusky sea against the bows, until the shore lamps began to wink astern. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z So the chase went on through the hours of darkness, and daybreak showed two vessels far astern, but the third without doubt creeping up slowly but surely. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The squalls were terrifically violent, and astern of her, distant only half a cable's length, were rocks and low rocky islets, upon which a furious surf raged. 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 See the private signal at the mizzen, the foam falling from the bows, and bubbling astern! Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z At midday we were not quite a league astern of the schooner. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z "I fancy the Battle-Axe is in her best trim for a wind astern." The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904 2012-02-11T03:03:45.230Z The report of the gun followed close, and the shot plumped into the sea less than twenty yards astern. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The frigate's mizzen-mast is lying astern of her, and will make an excellent jury-mast, as all the gear is on board, and only requires shortening. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z You fancy you see the foam roll away and go glancing astern. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z When the fog lifted as suddenly as it had fallen, the little fisherman was riding the waves safely and almost gaily far astern. Running Sands 2012-02-05T03:00:08.983Z With the wind astern as it was when they squared away with Cape Horn frowning to the nor'-west the Star was a shooting star, as they said for'ard. The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904 2012-02-11T03:03:45.230Z Then, the men giving a parting cheer that echoed and re-echoed from the shore, the ship stood away under full sail with the pinnace riding merrily astern. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z She was permitted to gain until she was little more than half a mile astern, but the schooner had weathered on her, and was now nearly half a mile to windward. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z A heavier sea lifts the bow, and goes rolling with gathered volume astern, accompanied by the crash of crockery and trembling of the chandeliers. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z At dawn on the 17th flashes of gunfire were sighted astern. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Jimmy, jumping aft, seized the tiller, and while the Inlet seethed into little splashing ridges the Sorata swept on seaward with the breeze astern. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z The shot had struck the vessel square astern. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The shot tore up the water ahead and astern of the boats, but it was evident that those at the guns could not make out their precise position. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z I brought the boat's head up until the wind against which we had been tacking was directly astern of us, and the tiller kicked in my hand as we drove through the water. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z The fifth battle squadron then took position astern of Admiral Jellicoe's main body. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Then he dipped the oars, and they slid slowly up the Inlet with the silver and vermilion spoon trailing astern. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z The mere sight of the shots splashing in the sea astern stirred the wearied rowers to renewed efforts. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The Lizard fog-horn, which sounded a minute ago abreast of them, sounded now quite faintly astern. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z "Hoist the sail!" said I, and he obeyed, and again prepared to come astern. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z On the British side the brunt of the action was sustained by Admiral Evan-Thomas's fifth battle squadron, which from this time was in line astern of Admiral Beatty's battle cruisers. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z There was another cove not far astern into which he might work the boat. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Then Dennis, with Turnpenny and a dozen men, got into the boat which had followed astern at the end of a rope, and rowed for the entrance between the cliffs. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z "He has been ringing all over the telegraph, from full speed to hard astern," he said. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z Now began our lookout: constantly straining our eyes along the horizon for a sail, but especially astern for an outward-bounder, but only saw one or two in the distance that did not see us. The Story of Charles Strange, Vol. 3 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:22.303Z Nothing could possibly disappoint it more than to see this torpedo pass astern or forward without hitting the vessel. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z "We'll have the breeze down on us twice as hard in a few minutes, sir, and there's an inlet we could lie snug in not far astern," he said. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Now and then, however, a delightful puff came ruffling the water astern, swelling our canvas roof and noticeably helping us along. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z When it blew astern he made out Jefferson standing knee deep in water at the lighter's helm, though there was very little else visible through the rush of white-streaked brine. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z She was one that was destined for the expedition to Elizabeth Town, and anchored just astern of us. The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume I (of III) 2012-01-04T03:00:43.800Z The second torpedo was fired; this also passed just about a foot astern, and the submarine saw it. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z One of his companions swept his glance astern toward the smear of smoke on the serrated skyline, which was blotted out next moment when the Adelaide swung her stern aloft. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z The stream is often thickly studded with lily-pads, which the wind, blowing fresh astern, frequently ruffles so as to give the appearance of rapids ahead, inducing caution where none is necessary. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z A brawny man, with a blue stripe down his forehead, stood upright grasping the sculling oar astern, and the boat swung along smoothly, with big, dim slopes of water rolling up astern of her. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z The little girls cowered down under the warm robes, looking astern. The Corner House Girls Snowbound 2011-12-30T03:00:22.827Z The missile would usually pass a few feet ahead or astern, or would glide over or under the submerged hulk, perhaps a few inches only saving it from destruction. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z "He's always just ahead or just astern, and we've altered our sailing bill twice," he said, as if communing with himself. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Disposing our baggage in the centre, as in the barbed-wire experience of the day before, W—— again took the oars astern and I the paddle at the bow. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z It was even less consoling to glance astern, for the surf that sweeps the fever coast was evidently rather worse than usual that day, as it is now and then for no very apparent reason. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z The wharves and dun-colored houses of Culberton were already far astern. The Corner House Girls Snowbound 2011-12-30T03:00:22.827Z On March 18th a part of this fleet was cruising off Cromarty, Scotland; here Weddingen came with the U-29, dived under the destroyer screen and fired one torpedo, which passed astern of the Neptune. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z It was made fast, and rose splashing from the sea when Jimmy touched his telegraph again, while, when at last the schooner fell into line astern, a very wet man clambered to the bridge. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z There was now a fine breeze astern, and the awning, abandoned during the head winds of the day before, was again welcomed as the sun mounted to the zenith. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z A gong clanged sharply, the launch slid astern, and several seamen carried the two bundles of foul blankets away. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z His refusal was of no consequence: the watermen's light skiff was made fast astern, and in a few minutes we were pulling steadily toward the still motionless cutter. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z The Captain on one Battleship said that he received numerous reports of torpedoes passing just ahead and just astern, nearly all of which he had reason to believe did not exist. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z Jimmy glanced astern, and for a few moments saw a gray face of rock loom out of the haze with the sea spouting dimly white at its feet. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z W—— wielded the paddle astern, while I took the oars amidships. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z The Estremedura had gone to sea by then, and the lights of the little Spanish town blinked above the broad fringe of surf astern. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z First ordering the two men to drop astern out of hearing, I said: "You will be hanged for your share in this night's work, young man, depend upon it." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z The torpedoes are fixed from the tubes, which, in my "ship," extended one on each bow and astern. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z She was making eight knots, he fancied, with mastheads swaying athwart the stars, and a long smoke-trail that was a little more solid than the dusky blue transparency streaking the sea astern of her. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z We had noticed him at every stopping stage,—his head, shoulders, and arms reaching out of the abbreviated rear window of his caboose,—dangling a line astern. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z He signed to the Spanish fireman to back the launch astern, and clutched the rope Jefferson flung him as she drove across the lighter's bows. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z The cause of the commotion was soon explained: Hendrick had sprung overboard; and looking in the direction pointed out by the man at the wheel, I plainly discerned him already considerably astern of the cutter. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z "Shell-fire," whispered my friend as he passed, carrying an order below astern. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z For two more minutes the issue hung in the balance, and then, while a wider gap of water opened up ahead, the Adelaide swung back astern. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Miss Jennings ceased, and surveyed the long moonlit streak of foam astern rather wistfully. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z Launch and lighter went astern with the heavier seas, and barely recovered the lost ground in the smooths when a roller failed to break quite so fiercely as its predecessors. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z It was six bells in the forenoon watch, and the Maelsturm was hardly a mile astern. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z I looked around me; astern I saw Tim gripping the sheet in one hand, the tiller in the other, and dragging at the sail, half in the boat, half out. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z It was twenty minutes before the pounding engines stopped, but the Shasta had not moved an inch astern. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Sliding vapours streaked them, a crisp splashing sound made by the curling ripples followed the vessel; the canoe surged along noisily astern, and the frothing and gurgling grew louder at the bows. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z Miss Gascoyne turned her face astern, and there was appreciation, and something deeper than that, in her blue eyes, which had seen very little of the glory of this world as yet. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z There was no water in sight, for the iceless ocean had been left far, far astern, and the ship was now to all intents and purposes beset. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z I felt Tim rise, and go astern; I heard a cry of pain and anguish. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z Her windlass was also slowly gathering the clanking cable in, until at last it rattled furiously as she leaped astern. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z At last the breeze fell, and shortly afterwards a trail of smoke and a half seen strip of hull emerged from the creeping haze astern of them. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z The windlass was rattling on the forecastle, Wall-eye stood by the winch astern, and the surfboat was sliding towards the mangroves, where a big wire hawser was made fast, in the rain. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z But as the tide was flowing, anchors were sent out astern, to prevent the ship from being carried still farther on to the reef. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z I clambered astern and hauled in the sail which had come down full, with the gaff, upon the stern-sheets, and nearly swamped us. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z Then he broke out the anchor, and the boat slid astern until a cove, where dark fir branches stretched out over the still, deep water, opened up. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z There was very little wind just then and presently the tug was close alongside, pitching her bows out of the slow swell, while a mass of timber, wonderfully chained together, surged along astern. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z “All ready, sir,” was the reply, with an uneasy glance astern, “but I think she is coming up, sir, hand over hand and now she is actually setting stunsails.” The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z Those that didn’t went singing astern, or got in under the Arrandoon, and tossed her all they could. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z This was my desire, and accordingly I proceeded astern, under escort and by permission, to the cabin in which Captain Goldheugh was interned. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z They had had a good day among the boars—our friends, I mean, not the wolves—and one was towing astern. Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z The man turned and pointed to the misty horizon, astern. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z “Back astern, men!” cries McBain, as the giant whale rises almost under their very bows. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z Rory is busy arranging some beautiful transparent specimens of animalculae, not bigger than midges, on a piece of black cardboard; he had caught them overnight in a gauze net dragged astern. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z We could see signals above it, astern, from the flagship, and I was thankful when our speed carried us on beyond the Chinese vessels, though the din and the smoke became more fearful each moment. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z Then it is all hands to strip and get overboard to lighten ship; all save the little engineer; he stays aboard to go all speed astern. Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z And I think I recall spray dashing two or three lengths astern of us, before the solid battering ram of the water hit me on the back, and Roos in the face. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z Allan was pulling away astern two minutes after in the little boat, dignified by the undignified name of dinghy, for she was very tiny indeed, but Allan could have sculled a wash-tub. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z Onward with lightning speed went the brute, leaving a wake astern such as a man-o’-war might have left. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z Through this Gehenna we rushed at great speed, tossing the water upon our sterns and bows, to leave it seething astern jotted with plunging shot. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z He had now, fighting every inch of his way, drifted astern of the vessel, and someone flung a rope at him. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z High-headed waves slammed against the bows and threw spray all over the boat and far astern of it. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z He was standing astern, near the wheel, gazing dreamily into the water, when the priest advancing, led him aside. Shireen and her Friends Pages from the Life of a Persian Cat 2011-12-08T03:00:24.107Z The Algerine was now but a few hundred yards astern, the foam flying from her sharp bows as they cleft the water. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z There was a low grating astern, on that I stood and cast my eyes over the sails. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z The deck thrilled and throbbed; the water right astern was churned into milk-white foam, while the shore seemed to be moving. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z The roar of Rock Island died down in muffled diminuendo, and it seemed mighty good to have that diapason muttering in bafflement astern rather than growling in anticipation ahead. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z But she was captured, and towed astern, and Tom said there was some talk of hanging one or two of the Arabs, but I didn’t know anything about this. Shireen and her Friends Pages from the Life of a Persian Cat 2011-12-08T03:00:24.107Z Alternately glancing at the tightly drawing sails and the hostile ship astern, he directed the brig's course by a gentle motion of his hand, a signal that the quick-witted quartermaster knew how to obey. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z The boats, when the men are embarked, are to assemble astern of the Assurance forty-four gun ship, there waiting for orders to proceed on shore. An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies, in the Year 1794, Under the Command of their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey, K.B., and Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis, K.B. 2011-12-02T03:00:21.770Z The friends ahead are becoming more numerous than the friends astern. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z Fair weather or foul, she ploughs along, Leaving far astern the strand, And many a towering sister bark We pass on the starboard hand, And, Westward ho! as we bear away! Mr. Punch on the Warpath Humours of the Army, The Navy and The Reserve Forces 2011-11-28T03:00:24.727Z For a quarter of an hour the hounds ran hard over the clean pasture-land, whose curves rose before us and glided astern like the long rollers under an Atlantic liner. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z He felt rather anxious when he glanced back astern. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z The breakers were scarcely half a mile ahead, the warships perhaps six miles astern. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z “We’ll see if we can’t get a few more knots out of her,” observed the commander as he came back, and took a hurried look at the yacht astern. Fenn Masterson's Discovery or, The Darewell Chums on a Cruise 2011-11-07T02:00:19.467Z When he was on board, the barge was towed astern for his use farther up the river. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z By this time the dhow, which was coming up "hand over fist", was about a cable's length astern. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Sometimes, too, there was a thud and a splash astern, and the decks were swept by a deluge of seething water. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z I could see that we were going astern—but even a child could have told by the way the schooner moved that it was a hopeless case with her. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z For half-an-hour more the seas, though high, were comparatively regular, but at the expiration of that time the dinghy, which was being towed astern, was filled by a vicious comber. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z I folded up into a deck chair and idly watched the beautiful profile of the island astern. Jungle Peace 2011-10-06T02:00:42.363Z The motor was racing as fast as ever, but there was no flow of water past the boat's side to indicate that the propeller was going astern. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Then it drove astern, and Frank had space to gather his breath and look about him as they swept on into smoother water. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z I went off to my own cabin and, hastily clothed myself; having done so I returned to the deck to find Patterson looking through his glass at something astern. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z But with the rising of the sun the wind increased in force, and an hour later it was blowing half a gale, and dead astern. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z As it fell astern, it spread out fanwise and in its heart developed a ghostly lunar rainbow—the spectrum cleansed and denuded of all the garish colors of day. Jungle Peace 2011-10-06T02:00:42.363Z Without let or hindrance the escaped prisoners gained the dhow astern and were hauled upon deck. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z He took his place astern with Frank, who picked up the other paddle, in the bow, and a stroke or two drove them out into the rippling tide. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z As they talked I heard the sampan push off and disappear astern. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z A rapid glance astern showed the glistening reef towering several feet above the little craft, the white foam pouring down the honeycombed ridges as if the rock were baring itself to strike a harder blow. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z Then, as cautiously as they had approached, the crew of the Berthon rowed back to the submarine, towing the captured craft astern. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z "You know what a look-out at sea is like; and, in any case, they don't keep a fellow on watch to see what's coming up astern." The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Almost immediately afterward the sloop came round, and when she stretched away toward the mouth of the cove the canoe dropped astern. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z There was still light enough to see, and the man at the wheel looked languidly astern. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z When she had lurched over it and the spray had blown away, he saw that the sea was more regular and the worst of the turmoil lay astern. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z Thick clouds of smoke poured from her twin funnels as her powerful engines, running at full speed astern, strove to release her from the grip of the shoal. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z A cable's length astern was another dhow, the crew of which had just relinquished their sweeps and were preparing to hoist sail. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Then he glanced astern at the combers that followed them, and was by no means comforted by the sight. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z So heavy had it been that the waves themselves were levelled, and Tandy could now see a long line of white coming steadily up astern. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z Macallister answered Grahame's shout, for the Enchantress had anchored close astern, and the boat was hanging from her davits when he followed the captain into his room. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z Slowly the Hammerer glided astern for almost her own length; then, with a bang that was audible above the roar of the guns, the hawser parted. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Even as he spoke a distinct splash astern attracted his attention. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z She came up, with side-wheels churning a broad track of foam and her smoke trail streaming astern. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z It was a grey uncertain morning, the sun just rising astern of us, and tingeing the wave-tops with a yellow glare. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z Still, they did not touch bottom; miry points round which the tide swirled, rotting logs on mud-banks, and misty trees crept astern, and at last they heard the rumble of the swell on beaten sand. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z Training the periscope astern, the Lieutenant-Commander discovered the reason for the excitement ashore. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Simultaneously the lower blocks of the falls disengaged, and the boat began to drift astern. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z He worked hard for about twenty minutes, and then glancing astern was a little astonished to see that a rock which had been opposite them was now a remarkably small distance behind. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z As he stood there gazing seawards and astern—for the ship had swung to the outgoing tide—Halcott could not help envying them. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z A larger streak of white was fading into the haze astern, but Grahame had carefully taken its compass bearings, because dusk, which comes suddenly in the Bahama Channel, was not far away. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z The picket-boat backed astern, and was soon pelting at a good eighteen knots towards her parent ship. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Putting the ship ahead and astern alternately the Old Man allowed her head to pay off under the force of the wind until he saw a chance of turning. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Frank, glad of a brief rest, gazed astern. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z But see, there is a storm coming up astern, so, speedily now, the Merry Maiden is once more under way. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z Then she listed down with her rail in the white surges that boiled up to lee, while tall, hollow-fronted combers ranged up astern and sped after her. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z The Hammerer, thanks to the efforts of the Tremendous, aided by her own engines going full speed astern, had shaken herself free from the dangerous shoal. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z They were now a good four hundred yards astern, while between them and the ship was a line of lifebuoys thrown with fine indiscrimination by the passengers. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Frank obeyed him and when they hauled on the mainsheet the sloop once more gathered speed, while Frank glancing astern saw a strip of slanted sail appear around the corner of the head. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z A little breeze blew her hair and loosened it; silently her paddle dipped, swept astern in a swirl of bubbles, flashed dripping, and dipped again. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z The shadowy building dropped astern and he turned his glasses upon the harbor mouth. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z The launch was in tow of a steam pinnace, while astern of her were two more boats, equally crowded. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z The boat astern had then to change its course, and to take its leader’s vacated course. Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z Harry had already taken the helm, and the sloop was sailing very fast, with the canoe lurching and splashing over the short seas astern of her. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z But that fatal bottle kept Geordie Potts wholly insensible till they were outside the Heads again and on their way to England, with the smoke of the tug-boat far astern. The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue 160, April, 1904 2011-09-21T02:00:33.023Z The propeller churned the phosphorescent sea, the Enchantress forged ahead, and the white town began to fade into the haze astern. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z "Keep half a dozen boats' lengths astern of me, Mr. Crosthwaite," ordered the Lieutenant, as senior officer of the expedition. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z If the pilot gets far astern, or if dangers are ahead which are beyond pilotage, taking off the hat means ‘look out for yourself.’ Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z Frank could still see the boat astern, but as he stood in the well with his hands clenched upon a rope he knew that in another moment the rocks would shut her out. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z "Think of my twenty-five hundred," says I. "Excuse me, gentlemen," says a voice astern of us; "excuse me for buttin' in; but I judge that what you need is a butter." The Postmaster 2011-09-21T02:00:28.863Z She came on fast: a small, two-masted vessel, with a white wave beneath her full bows and a cloud of brown smoke trailing across the sea astern. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z The two whalers pulled almost neck and neck at half a dozen boats' lengths apart, while at a good cable's length astern, and quite invisible to the rest, followed the gigs. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Every one in the steamers astern stood aghast at what seemed to be an inevitable smash. Boating 2011-09-21T02:00:35.453Z She was surging along astern, hove up with her forward half out of the water, and a seething mass of foam hiding the rest of her. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z "In there," says he, pointin' to the door astern of him. The Postmaster 2011-09-21T02:00:28.863Z Casting a quick glance astern, she saw that the figures on the beach had grown indistinct and small. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z It was a dangerous and difficult task, with every now and then a huge sea rushing in from astern, and all but sweeping the decks. Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z No one else in the boat, and the figure astern not moving a muscle! Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z His surmise proved correct, for an hour later the other boat had diminished to a dusky patch of sail far astern. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z Toby backed astern at once; a blow he never could and never did receive without taking vengeance. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z There followed a great pause, during which the thought of pleasant things to say was thrown overboard and left far astern. Tiny Luttrell 2011-09-07T02:00:16.757Z Then the great screw began slowly to churn up the murky water astern. Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z A good-looking young fellow in his twenties was attending to engineer's duty, while astern sat an elderly man of striking appearance and peculiar dress. The Bradys After a Chinese Princess The Yellow Fiends of 'Frisco 2011-09-06T02:00:11.117Z A little astern on one hand Mount Baker lifted its heights of eternal snow. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z So hoisting sail they soon left their companions in misfortune and the burning wreck far astern. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z Whether it was asleep or awake they could not tell, but it seemed to glide astern as the boat swept over it, and gradually to lose shape and disappear. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z His cabin was pretty large, and right astern, on what in a frigate would be called “the fighting deck.” Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z Along the horizon ahead was a bank of rock-and-castle clouds, while far away astern the jagged snowcapped peaks of Iceland were just visible above the rolling seas. In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism 2011-08-31T02:01:29.827Z The stroke must not slacken, for the moment it grew feebler the canoe would drive astern. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z His shipmates grazed astern with aching eyes, till his head alone was dimly seen in the far distance amid the snow-white track the ship had left behind. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z The river, after we left Jurupari, bent round, and brought the heights astern of us. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z The fact that it was almost dead astern as the general course of the river ran was the only thing that made keeping on the water a thing to be considered at all. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z The signal was immediately answered by the smacks; but they were too far astern to afford any reasonable hope of immediate assistance. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z Nothing more was said, and half an hour later when pale moonlight once more streamed down upon the water the schooner swept out of the gloom astern of them. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z It was long in coming, and fell astern. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z In the hills astern of us ravines hitherto unsuspected caught the transitory glory. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z At four the fog cleared, and the watch reported that the Lucca was on their starboard quarter, a mile astern, with her engines stopped. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z He rose on the wave, with a hoarse cry, when about two lengths astern, and water having raised him, but he must have soon gone down to his long account. The Civil War at Sea 2011-08-11T12:15:03.547Z "You'll see me in six weeks," Frank answered with a wave of his hand; and the canoe dropped astern as the engines started and the steamer forged ahead. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z But one by one they dropped astern, turned and headed homeward. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z I will only suppress the advice cried to the gulls astern as the literature went floating and flying in their direction. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z They pulled on in silence—until the froth of Puppy Rock was well astern. Every Man for Himself 2011-08-09T02:00:26.920Z We came with the ship, towing the canoe astern, approaching the land, and anchored at a distance of half a league. The Letters of Amerigo Vespucci and other documents illustrative of his career 2011-08-02T02:00:24.457Z Drake filled his empty wine skins with water and trailed them astern to stop his way. School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z She was a good half mile astern, but from the way in which she was coming it seemed to the boys extremely unlikely that she would stay at that distance very long. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z We had just time to notice the trees astern suddenly convulsed, writhing where they stood, and the storm sprang at us, roaring, ripping away awnings and loose gear. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z So we ’lowed we’d stand by, whatever come of it; an’ down north we went, late in the season, with a rippin’ wind astern. Every Man for Himself 2011-08-09T02:00:26.920Z Throwing prudence to the winds, I ran out to the deck and looked at the boats, now lying motionless upon the water some considerable distance astern. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z The customary business of trying to get the vessel off ensued; orders flew about; the vessel was driven ahead, then astern; but she remained fast, and seemed to be moving only on a pivot. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z Then Bob sprang to the wheel, brought the Vagabond’s head again into the course for Provincetown, and looked back at the tug, already a couple of hundred yards astern. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z In the late afternoon, when passing the Rio Jamary, the clouds again banked astern, bringing night before its time, and another violent storm compelled an early anchorage. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z When half the distance was covered, the oars were discarded as the boats swung around with the wind almost dead astern, and headed straight for the whales' lay. The Sea Bride 2011-07-30T02:00:14.537Z In answer I led him to the door of the wheel-room and pointed astern. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z Good luck to you, Murray; make sail, and let’s be off, for I sha’n’t feel as if the old Sally is safe till we’ve left this beautiful spot a hundred knots astern. Midnight Webs 2011-07-29T02:00:30.077Z But Bob refused, and the Vagabond slid astern under the amused regard of the crew, who had gathered as the storm broke. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z In the north-east, astern of us, were some high fair-weather clouds, like a faint host of little cherubs, and from their superior galleries they watched a light invisible to us; it made their faces bright. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z She stood near him, hands on the rail, looking out across the sea astern. The Sea Bride 2011-07-30T02:00:14.537Z His attention seemed divided between a group of men in oilskins engaged in launching a motor pinnace, and the movements of a war-craft standing off some distance astern. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z Once more he raised his hat, and when the boat slid astern Lilian's eyes grew hazy as she gazed after the departing vessel. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z They passed Stamford at one o’clock, the Vagabond taking up the miles and tossing them astern in a very businesslike manner. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z Of that crisis only one small gull now was left, and he was following us astern with a melancholy cry at intervals, of which we took no more notice. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z Silva, astern, would have cut; his hatchet was ready. The Sea Bride 2011-07-30T02:00:14.537Z A moment later the throb of engines made itself felt, and, in response, the spume broke on the vessel's cut-water, and left a frothing wake astern. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z Palms, cottonwoods, creeper festoons, mud banks, fled astern. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z Once more the captain fired, but the bullet was lost far astern. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z I went into Chief’s cabin, and from its open door—for it was sensibly milder—looked out astern over the way we had come. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z Faith paid him little attention; she was astern, watching the phosphorescent sparks that glowed and vanished in the disturbed water on the Sally's wake. The Sea Bride 2011-07-30T02:00:14.537Z The end of the passage came at last, and the pilot boat dropped astern. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z Dane felt his heart grow lighter as each league of deep blue water rolled astern, and the shadow of the dark land had almost fallen from him when the Canaries rose out of the sea. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z Clifford was enough of a sailor to step the little mast and properly set the leg-of-mutton sail for a breeze directly astern. St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-07-18T02:00:22.977Z Presently he started intently as he looked astern, and jumped from his seat crying the ultimate anathema on the chap at the wheel; and ran out. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z There was a larger motor launch lashed on the main deck astern of where Ruth’s chair was established. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z The moored shipping dropped astern of them at an almost incredible speed. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z He didn’t hear me,” he continued, as Mr Parkley obeyed a sign from the captain to come and have a look through his glass at the steamer astern. Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake 2011-07-15T02:00:21.010Z You lads who own the little boat astern! St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-07-18T02:00:22.977Z The numerous arms trailing astern at the surface of the water would give the appearance of a mane. Sea Monsters Unmasked and Sea Fables Explained 2011-07-11T02:00:07.857Z Boldig called three men to man the motor boat that trailed astern. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z We, however, had a very large long-boat, for which there was no room on deck, and, contrary to the usual practice it was put overboard, and kept astern at the end of a small hawser. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z Night and day, fair weather and foul, with winds ahead or astern, it was all the same to Captain Forbes. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z Looking back, cautiously at first, and still under cover of the parasol, she gazed after the receding boat, now a long way astern. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z At last I made out a dark figure standing behind the wheel, looking astern. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z “Astern—full speed astern,” roared the Captain down the speaking-tube; “starboard your helm; bring her up on the old course.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Presently a grimy little paddle-steamer came alongside, through the clustering swarm of barges, and was made fast ahead and astern. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z The current is about three miles an hour, and we were blessed with a gentle breeze astern, so got on famously. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z A fresh breeze from the north raised an army of dancing white-caps on the sea, as, rolling along with the wind astern, we made the run to Port Blair in about seven hours. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z Caught by the swirling current the line trailed out astern. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The Quartermaster’s shrill whistle rang out in immediate response, and in reply a flame of fire leapt out from the darkness astern, followed by the screech of a shell. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The ship began to drive astern most dangerously, nor could she be got round by any means. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z In this was the engine which worked the huge wheel astern. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z The motor was running at its utmost possible number of revolutions, yet the boat was no match for the grey-painted craft now a mile and a half astern. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z He could not go astern until the Paradox was safely under way. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Frank brought his eyes down from the stare to a red eye that gleamed far astern. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Twenty-eight days flew rapidly past without a single incident worth noting, the same blue sky overhead, and steady breeze astern, until one morning the beautiful shores of Jamaica loomed up ahead. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z The beating paddle-wheel astern made so much noise that perfect quiet could not be attained anywhere on board. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z "Look astern, old man," said his chum in a low voice. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z Ordering the leading stoker to ease down the engines he signalled by means of hand-flags to the steamboat astern to likewise reduce speed. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The water was cup up astern, and one projectile struck the turtle-backed deck forward, and went humming into the black of the night. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Ship after ship came up astern, passed us, and sped away homewards, while we dawdled through those crowded waters, running the risk of the fair wind blowing itself out before we had gained our port. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z "That, I presume, is the Cynthia, lying astern of the mail-boat?" The Kidnapped President 2011-06-23T02:00:29.120Z A shell, fortunately without exploding, dropped into the water twenty yards astern, throwing a shower of spray over the boat and her crew. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z Gradually the temperature rose as the Pelikan left the frozen seas astern. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The red eye astern was dimmed by two livid flashes. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The Sunderland lost a spar, and dropped astern, but the other two were nearly alongside the French ships by sunset, the Dreadnought, a poor sailer, being somewhat astern. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z At four o'clock on the following afternoon I was standing at the taffrail, looking at the frothing wake astern, and thinking of something very far removed from Equinata and her President. The Kidnapped President 2011-06-23T02:00:29.120Z Weighted down by the gun-metal head, it was bobbing up and down in a vertical position some yards astern. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z At a distance of less than a mile the German vessel gave three blasts upon her siren, signifying that her engines were going astern. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The Swift had pointed her bows at the cruiser, and was firing now only with her four-inch, at the same time steaming slowly astern, as though waiting for some opening. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The Jason held on, and presently was tackled by the Worcester, of 50 guns, which was considerably knocked about, and dropped astern. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z As it turned out, the Isle of Wight was scarcely astern before the trouble began. The Kidnapped President 2011-06-23T02:00:29.120Z In less than a minute the airship had come within a little distance astern of the yacht. King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z A few seconds later another explosion occurred well astern of the Paradox. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z “We are the Customs—where are your lights?” followed in a faint hail astern. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Still gaining in the heavy breeze, the Adventure—a 44-gun ship—was within easy range, the Dragon—46 guns—not far astern. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z And she proved that she did by quickly reversing the propeller, while a series of sharp blasts informed any craft coming astern to look out for themselves. The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise The Cave in the Mountains 2011-06-16T02:00:18.377Z Coming up astern, he so adjusted his own speed as to overtake the yacht very slowly. King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z Without stopping they proceeded up-stream, the Pelikan keeping well under control by means of her rudder and a supplementary steering device consisting of a long spar towed astern to prevent the ship from yawing. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The cruiser sank astern; but from her bows there leapt a great ball of smoke, followed by a deafening report. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z This was odds enough to discourage most men, and the Sheerness being hopelessly astern, no one imagined that Walker intended engaging, though all preparation was made for action. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z This change in the course had not been made more than an hour or two, when land was again dimly seen astern, and in a quarter where it could not have been previously perceived. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z As the wind was full astern, Martin believed that by running straight before it he could keep his course, and at length gain the shelter beyond. If Any Man Sin 2011-06-12T02:00:05.887Z Cautiously the lighter-draughted Myra was backed astern until a couple of stout hawsers were passed to her from the stranded vessel. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z But the cruiser held on without further notice, sinking further astern with each minute. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The ship astern, after attempting to rake the Boscawen, was so roughly handled by her stern guns that she hauled off, and struck her colours. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z A huge dead elm came down just astern of the barn, missing the end by about four feet, and we never heard it; indeed, we never knew anything about it till morning. From Chart House to Bush Hut Being the Record of a Sailor's 7 Years in the Queensland Bush 2011-06-08T02:00:16.290Z All Bob, Frank and Jack did for hours on end was to 23 lean overside with hooks baited with bacon rind dangling in the water astern, and pull in speckled beauties. The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition 2011-06-06T02:00:10.330Z Denbigh knew this by the thud of the engines, but he was unaware that astern of the pinnace was a twenty-seven-foot whaler. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z That officer went at once full speed astern, and lay-to a cable length off, with the men at their guns. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Crowding sail to come up with her consorts, being astern, she was suddenly observed to reel, and immediately foundered, going down stern first. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z We'd be toddling along with a string of empty punts astern, when the regulation "doodlum-clink" would suddenly change to a series of terrific bangs. From Chart House to Bush Hut Being the Record of a Sailor's 7 Years in the Queensland Bush 2011-06-08T02:00:16.290Z The men who had been tending the small boats trailing out astern of the battleship had quickly propelled their craft alongside and 211 were lying in readiness to take the crews on board. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z "We have company, you see," remarked Armstrong, pointing to a phosphorescent swirl less than twenty yards astern. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Slowly the enemy’s light was overhauled, then sank astern, but the Swift kept on its way until a tint of pink appeared in the sky and the stars suddenly paled. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z At nine the privateer and the Thetis met; the other ships not sailing so fast, were at this time about one mile astern in her wake. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z She would lead the way along the coast, the other two warships following astern and steering by a single lantern hanging from her maintopmast. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The other boats are tied astern, their crews on board.” The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z "The last gap of any size we passed quite three miles astern." Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The two vessels were now distant about six hundred yards, and at last the careless lookout on the Brazilian ship saw something alarming astern in the fierce rush of the low grey craft. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z A. I think they commence astern of where we lay; a little to the westward, as we were lying off of Old Point. 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 two other warships, which had anchored astern of the Rainbowe, also began launching their invasion craft. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Don’t you see how the quarter-deck is cut away astern, while the bow stands high out of the water? The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Its slanting rays silhouetted the outlines of a large four-funnelled cruiser, now less than a couple of miles astern. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z But the launch was moving now—racing into the east, like the rain, and with all the force of the wind and sea astern. The Corner House Girls on Palm Island 2011-06-01T02:00:23.043Z At 3 o'clock the privateer stood back to find out the longitude; while so doing she got astern of the brig, and about that time the brig Perry hove in sight, steering southward and eastward. 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 A crowd of stunned seamen were following him to gain a better view astern. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Her engines went astern for a moment, and down she settled athwart the other two steamers, heeling over to port as she did so. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z Nor could he suggest any reason why the German liner should show a white light astern. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z But what happened to the clumsily handled craft astern? Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z Then he saw something white astern, and swam towards it. A Crime of the Under-seas 2011-05-17T02:00:16.540Z The Gloucester was still off their portside, but far enough astern that she could not use her guns. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Though they full quickly launched the boat, They could not see where he did float, He now was a long ways astern, His whereabouts they could not learn. Poems of James McIntyre 2011-05-11T02:00:21.477Z Detained by temporary engine-room defects during the storm she had fallen out of station, and was now a couple of hundred miles astern of the rest of the convoy. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The officers on the quarter-deck had now sighted both the vessel and the little object far astern of her. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z On the 13th the hummock ridge astern advanced with a steady march upon the vessel. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z Scarcely had they entered the canoe, astern of which the horses were made to swim, when the bullets and arrows of the pursuing foe whistled around them. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z “There it comes,” said George, pointing astern of them. The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp 2011-04-27T02:00:26.377Z Once, while I was sailing through Reedham Bridge, a grey mullet, of four pounds in weight, leaped into the jolly-boat towing astern, and was captured. The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk 2011-04-27T02:00:21.617Z But occasionally, as a heavier sea would come up astern of them, they would race down and lag for an instant in the hollow until lifted by the next. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z There was a strong current, and when he rose to the surface he appeared many yards away astern of the boat. 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 A hawser was passed from the tug, then full speed astern—Hurrah—she's moving! Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z The wind was dead astern of both boats now and the sails were stretched at right angles to the mast in order to get the full benefit of the breeze. The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp 2011-04-27T02:00:26.377Z And in another instant it would part from the tender, still driving rapidly astern. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z Yet while the gunboat crept up astern Appleby felt at home, as though this was not a novel sensation, and he had been through it all, or something very similar, more than once before. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z The big liner’s smoke streamed straight astern, staining the soft blue of the sky, as, throbbing gently to her engines’ stroke, she clove her way through the smooth heave of the North Pacific. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z "Then teach him that a seaman must look ahead and not astern," said the officer, dryly. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z I started up with another pang that made the water gush to my eyes, and ran astern without looking either to the right or left. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z When the Lizard light was sighted, the excitement—which had increased hourly since the Western Islands were left astern—knew no reasonable bounds. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z It came aft frothing when her head went up, and then as she plunged into the hollow another mass of foam came up astern and surged by a foot above her rail. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z These grew larger and angrier as they ran the mainsail up; and, getting the anchor, they bore away for the bight with the swell crisping and frothing astern. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z Keep good lookout astern, and watch everything like a change in the wind: report if you see anything moving between the sea and sky, he added, going to the companion-way. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z I saw her lying far away astern, a water-logged wreck, with the other tenders bearing up to her, and signals flying from all their masts. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z Then we lowered the body of the Hindu into the other boat, and Sedjur, casting loose its rope, towed it astern, while Faris paddled away from land. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z Then he looked astern, and saw the white tops of the seas heave against the darkness, for it was blowing fresh from the north. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z What wind there was blew astern, but it had scarcely strength enough to wrinkle the long heave that followed the sloop; the tide, Jimmy computed, was at half flood. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z When a fireship was to be used, a body of picked men steered her down on the enemy, and when close enough set her alight, and escaped in a boat which was towed astern. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z “Hard upon the wind: if he hold on, we will cross his wake close astern.” Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z Arnold fought his flagship, the Congress galley, with desperate courage, while, within musket-shot, the Inflexible poured broadsides into her, and two schooners raked her from astern. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z She was so small and so light that I thought we could easily carry her on deck in anything but very bad weather, and, ordinarily, she would tow very comfortably astern. The Secret of the Sands The "Water Lily" and her Crew 2011-03-10T03:00:43.810Z The sloop, swinging into line astern, followed along the screw-cut wake, and in half an hour the fog-bank about the island faded out of sight. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z The ship drove through the day and into a purple twilight, and the land of California disappeared astern. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z The lines were thrown out astern, and Mrs. Sutton and Beatrice each took one. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z A sudden cry from the oarsman at the bow, not of rocks or breakers ahead, but of "A new Jelly-fish astern!" Seaside Studies in Natural History Marine Animals of Massachusetts Bay. Radiates. 2011-03-07T03:00:13.343Z Vessels, that we had already met, could be soon after seen directly ahead of us, while those appearing astern would in a few minutes after, encounter us in the channel of the stream! Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z The decks were wet because the big rollers that came up astern splashed in across her rail. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z The engines started, the screw thrashed the new ice astern, and the Pole Star sheered from the island, driving forward toward the lane of dark water. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Light as the wind was, he was already a long way astern. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z The engines are four in number, and drive the propellers, a pair being coupled to each car, two forward and two astern. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z We were attacked by the man-of-war, but when we drew clear of the ice we soon left her lumbering astern, until she gave up the chase and sailed for shore. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z In a short time the spray was flying about the dory and frothing ridges ran up astern of her. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z The ship plunged on, the funnel belching forth smoke and cinders, which starred the night like fireflies, and then fell hissing into the sea astern. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z The traders had half a dozen whaleboats; these, with two belonging to the Leonora, were towing astern, with a native in each. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z "Easy astern!" he shouted in ringing nautical tones. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z Suddenly they heard the boom of a gun some distance astern, and soon afterwards saw the dark form of a cruiser dash across their bows and disappear in the darkness. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z It did not come; the graceful incurving of the white hull ended in the sweep of counter above the tip of a propeller blade, and the dory drifted on into the mist astern. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z The Cliff House and the seal rocks were thrown astern. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z It was towing astern, and some one having hauled it up, Hayston dropped the man into it like a log of wood. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z It had been over hauled by the one from the "Cursus," and what was more she was slowly yet surely dropping astern. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z As the creek widened the sail strained, and the Magnolia seemed to be struggling to get away from the gundalow astern of her. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z Coming round again, she left them astern, and drove forward swiftly into clear and sheltered water. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z The figure started, half leaned away, then swung about and disappeared in the gloom of the smudge astern where the funnel smoke drifted and swirled. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Another moment, and we had passed the line of division, ploughing the lazy and muddy waves, and leaving a dark transparent wake far astern. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z On gaining the open sea they formed line abreast, surrounded by their vigilant escort; the light cruisers, reducing speed to that of the convoy, taking up station two miles astern. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z At regular intervals our enemy dropped one depth-charge somewhere astern of us, but these reports always seemed the same distance away. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z They could not be driven either ahead or astern. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z She was coming with the speed of the wind, and was not more than seven knots astern. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Two ships sociably followed, about a cable's length astern, and a Spanish brig and a French ship, about one hundred yards astern of these, brought up the rear. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z Two miles ahead and astern of her were other vessels of the same class, the line being continued until the chain of destroyers stretched across the North Sea from Scotland almost to Scandinavia. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z A muffled report, as our implacable enemy dropped a depth-charge somewhere astern of us, added point to the conversation, and showed me that our appearance on the surface could have but one end. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z The glow-worm lamps of St. Louis twinkled distantly on the left, rapidly falling astern. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z The screw thrashed astern, bit deeply into the waves, and thrashed again—each time the foam boiled astern the ship trembled and racked. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Their eyes were fixed upon the two points of light drifting astern, and on the illuminated figures of the searchers. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z A hundred feet higher and about three hundred yards astern of the British seaplane was a large, double-fuselaged biplane. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z The English must know that they have hit us, and every hour I expect to see the hull of a destroyer climb over the horizon astern. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z Having delivered his parcel safe, and spoken something, accompanied with more signs, the canoes dropped astern, and left the Discovery. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z A cape jutted out into the Gulf of Anadir, and toward this headland the leader pointed as the speed increased and the propeller thrashed astern. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Little by little we began to crawl upon the chase, but hour after hour passed, and still we were almost as far astern as ever. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Only astern were there any light-sparks from the hot exhaust throwing a faint, ruddy glare upon the wisps of trailing vapour that followed, circling and writhing, in the wake of the swiftly-moving machine. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z With gloomy countenance I curtly remarked: "The port torpedo broke surface and then dived underneath her, the starboard one missed astern." The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z Being immediately called to, and required to return it, instead of doing so, he let his canoe drop astern, and laughed at the English. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z Within the purple haze astern came flashes of crimson light which died to lavender, and the lavender into velvet dusk. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z "She has stuck her nose mighty deep in the sand, an' though that cable is strainin' hard astern, there's little chance it will work her off." A Runaway Brig; or, An Accidental Cruise 2011-01-02T03:00:16.390Z At regular intervals astern came the rest of the aerial raiders, all rocking slightly in the disturbed air caused by the concussion of the heavy guns. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z In this position we went full speed astern on the motors, 1,500 amps on each, and all the crew in the after-compartment. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z All the canoes now dropped astern, and set up their song of defiance, which lasted till they were at about four hundred yards' distance from the ship. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z The Bear was left hull down in the flecked field astern, but still coming on grimly. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Then you come upon deck, being careful to get astern without being seen. Where Duty Called or, In Honor Bound 2011-01-01T03:00:22.753Z Patches of foam under the vessel's counter and streaming for'ard past her water-line announced that her engines were going astern in order to check her way. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z When she had about fifty tons positive buoyancy she suddenly bucketed up, and, as the motors were running full speed astern at the time, we came up and broke surface stern first. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z |
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