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With a catbird diving at us to chase us away from his nest, we leave the mountaintop on a northeasterly course. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z
The Appalachian Trail runs for 230 miles in a northeasterly arc across the state, like the broad end of a slice of pie. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z
As soon as he had passed this cemetery island, the Conte set a northeasterly course. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z
Turning in the air, she caught a northeasterly wind and went back to the West Branch of the Delaware. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z
Winds will transition to an offshore northeasterly flow, which could drag wildfire smoke back into Western Washington from the North Cascades, the weather service said. Seattle weather forecast: Rain returns, chance of smoke ahead 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z
At Monday’s start, Comanche overcame a self-imposed penalty turn amid a dramatic opening to the race to take the lead as the fleet benefited from northeasterly winds. Super maxi Andoo Comanche wins line honors at Sydney-Hobart 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z
At Monday’s start, line honors favorite Andoo Comanche overcame a self-imposed penalty turn amid a dramatic opening to the race to take the lead as the fleet benefited from northeasterly winds. Leaders enjoy favorable conditions in Sydney to Hobart race 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z
Weather forecasts indicate northeasterly winds for the early part of the race, providing the yachts with a comfortable voyage downwind off the states of New South Wales and Victoria. Action-packed start to Sydney to Hobart race 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z
Ian is predicted to approach Virginia from the Appalachians, with strengthening northeasterly winds. Ian’s Next Stop: Georgia and South Carolina 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z
Some haze and smoke are possible from the still-burning Bolt Creek fire when the wind shifts slightly to northeasterly, but neither are expected to reach surface level, Cullen said. Seattle weather looks nearly perfect for late summer 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z
So, once again, high pressure flows toward lower pressure, only this time it’s flowing offshore, generating Southern California’s infamous northeasterly Santa Ana winds. For coastal L.A., the hottest days of summer are yet to come 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z
Drizzle is possible Tuesday morning if eddy circulation develops off the coast, then northerly winds will turn more northeasterly and offshore again later in the day. A change in the weather pattern could mean a chance of rain for L.A. next week 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z
Typhoon Lupit, or “Cruelty” in Tagalog, made landfall in Guangdong province on Thursday, and then again later that day in Fujian province as it forged a northeasterly track. Rains, gales pummel China's southeastern coastline 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z
As with northeasterly Santa Ana winds, north winds must find a way up and over or through the mountains. Strong winds possible in the San Gabriel Valley area Sunday morning, forecasters say 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z
Winds will weaken and turn more northeasterly into Saturday. First heat wave of 2020 will arrive in Southern California this week 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z
Prolonged northeasterly winds also bring a significant coastal flooding threat and beach erosion. Why nor'easters need to hit 'the benchmark' to bring big snow to Northeast cities 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z
The current weather pattern that has largely persisted through the fall favors offshore, generally northeasterly Santa Ana-like flow in Southern California — that is, winds that move from inland deserts toward the ocean. A change in the weather pattern could mean a chance of rain for L.A. next week 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z
The storms get their names from the continuously strong northeasterly winds blowing in from the ocean ahead of the storm and over the coastal areas. What is a nor'easter? The classic East Coast storms explained 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z
Those northeasterly winds often exceed 80 mph, especially across coastal New England and the Canadian Maritimes where the low pressure deepens and intensifies the most. Nor'easter vs. Alberta Clipper: Here's the difference 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z
Winds will shift and become traditional northeasterly Santa Ana winds on Monday morning, when they will begin to diminish in Santa Barbara County. Gusty north to northeasterly winds trigger high-wind warnings in Southern California mountains 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z
Strong, gusty northeasterly winds will develop across much of the area on Thursday. Winter storm will bring rain, mountain snow to Southern California on Christmas 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z
Strong upper-level winds, moving in concert with northeasterly surface winds, are helping to strengthen gusts at the surface, leading to “explosive fire growth potential.” California forecasters saw the ‘devil wind’ storm coming: It’s the worst-case scenario for wildfires 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z
A dry, windy weather system moving south through the region will generate potentially damaging northerly to northeasterly Diablo winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts to 60 mph. Dangerous winds expected in Northern California fire areas 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z
Northerly to northeasterly winds will be especially powerful Saturday evening through Sunday evening, forecasters say. Strong winds and high fire danger expected in Northern California this weekend 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z
Strong surface high pressure in the Great Basin will promote strong northeasterly Santa Ana winds. Extreme or critical fire danger forecast for Thursday in California 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z
There, it generates strong, dry, northeasterly Santa Ana winds. Winds drive California's wildfire season. People make it dangerous. 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z
"Due to the northeasterly winds, we will continue to see bluebottles hanging around," the agency said in a separate post. Thousands stung by 'wall' of jellyfish in Australia 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z
A one-day lull in the dry, northeasterly winds ended at midmorning and authorities warned that the gusts would continue through Tuesday. Winds again fan Southern Californian wildfire that killed 2 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z
The storm’s intensity waned steadily as it pushed inland and curled northeasterly into Georgia. Record-breaking Hurricane Michael batters Florida Panhandle 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z
The storm’s intensity waned steadily as it pushed inland and curled northeasterly into Georgia after dark. Record-breaking Hurricane Michael batters Florida Panhandle 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z
The National Weather Service says the northerly winds will weaken as they transition to northeasterly and flow shifts offshore. California winds die down after toppling trees, power lines 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z
Instead, it lobbed the missile in a northeasterly direction, over Japan and into the Pacific Ocean.  North Korea’s latest launch suggests it rejects both U.S. threats and offers to talk 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z
Following a northeasterly track with a maximum width of 100 to 150 yards, the twister continued for about a mile and a half before lifting just short of Snow Hill Road. A tornado in Salisbury, Md.? That’s what it was, but no one was injured. 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z
"There was a light northeasterly wind with high cloud ... but that would have had no impact whatsoever on conditions at the surface," meteorologist Michael Paech said. Australia sends navy ships, divers after aircraft crash, three U.S. Marines missing 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z
The park is atop the southwestern tip of Wills Mountain, which extends northeasterly into Pennsylvania. Maryland’s secret park expands, but still no public access 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z
For Monday’s start of the race in Sydney Harbour, winds of 15 to 20 knots north to northeasterly are forecast, increasing to 30 knots. Navigator: Sydney to Hobart race record could be broken 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z
Potentially stronger northeasterly gusts up to 55 mph were expected into the weekend from Monterey south to San Diego, according to the National Weather Service. Calendar says autumn, weather says summer in California 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z
The northerly winds will become northeasterly and become Santa Anas, bringing a warm-up. High winds buffet many areas of Southern California 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z
"There was a light northeasterly wind with high cloud ... but that would have had no impact whatsoever on conditions at the surface," meteorologist Michael Paech said. Australia sends navy ships, divers after aircraft crash, three U.S. Marines missing 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z
The storm system hitting the Pacific Northwest originated near the Philippines and moved in a northeasterly direction, Patzert said. Wettest start to an El Niño season in Pacific Northwest as storms hit California 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z
The St. Lawrence, which connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean and flows in a northeasterly direction, forms part of the international boundary between the two countries. Montreal Sewage Dump to Begin Wednesday 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z
It is expected to continue its northeasterly sweep across Mexico and into Texas, causing heavy rains through the weekend. Scientists monitor Patricia as it storms inland 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z
The 2,500-mile St. Lawrence River connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean and flows in a northeasterly direction. Ottawa Halts Montreal Sewage Dumping Plan 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z
The low-pressure system also was expected to whip up stiff northeasterly winds in the Blue Ridge mountains of the Carolinas and western Virginia with gusts up to 35mph through Sunday, the NWS said. South Carolina hit with major flooding amid unrelenting Joaquin-fueled rains 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z
Fire officials said low humidity, northeasterly winds and hilly terrain have made it difficult to contain the blaze. More homes evacuated in wildfire near Portland 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z
The North Korean security forces in the country’s northeasterly border region are renewing their attempts to coax defectors to return from South Korea, according to sources inside the country. North Korean defectors 'promised apartments and jobs if they return' 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z
Most computer models show Tropical Storm Debby, located in the northern Gulf of Mexico, to be steering northeasterly and dumping heavy rain across Florida and parts of the Southeast during the next few days. Heat, Gulf Coast storm prop up U.S. natural gas futures 2012-06-25T17:17:28Z
Overhead, at a low altitude of less than a thousand feet, a sea-plane was flying in a northeasterly direction. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z
This northeasterly trend greatly increased the length of the journey needful to complete the survey of the entire east coast. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z
The regiment proceeded in a northeasterly direction towards Averysboro, South Carolina, and at this point the Rebels made their first positive resistance. Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865 Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Rome, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Averysboro, Bentonville 2012-02-15T03:00:31.957Z
The sky overhead was all one whiteness, but low down, northeasterly, it was blackening. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z
Thence it ran northeasterly across Asia, entering China from the north. A History of the Philippines 2011-12-12T03:00:36.870Z
Regarding the general northeasterly moving air from the Atlantic as such a stream, a chain of eddies may be developed in a belt parallel with its general direction. Cornwall 2011-12-05T03:00:38.530Z
Yet it was quickly washed away by heavy rain being pushed along by about 30-mph northeasterly winds. Northeast Braced for Nor?easter and Early Snow 2011-10-30T00:48:19Z
Leaving the Orange River at Bethulie Bridge, we continued on the main road till the morning, when we struck off in a northeasterly direction for Ahival North, which was reached in a few days. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z
Now the powerful car swept along, with its monotonous purr, over the winding coast road, which split the wide-spreading moorland, and headed on in the teeth of the bitter northeasterly breeze. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z
A suitable harbour was found on the northeasterly side of Beechy Island and the ships were made snug. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z
Tropical Storm Bret off the eastern coast of Florida was expected to move northeasterly into the North Atlantic Ocean and weaken to a tropical depression by early Thursday morning. The nation?s weather 2011-07-20T13:39:53Z
We fled from our broken down iron-horse in a northeasterly direction towards the adjacent hills. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z
They extend in a line of some 6 m. in a northeasterly direction from the coast, on which the nearest villages are Bamborough and North Sunderland. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z
A prominent ridge of high land, from three to five miles wide, extends from Elk river in a northeasterly direction into Anoka county. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z
We stopped at seven o’clock in the evening at a ruined village, at the end of the northeasterly bend of the river which from this point trends toward the east. Colonial Expeditions to the Interior of California Central Valley, 1800-1820 Anthropological Records 16(6):239-292, 1958 2011-06-13T02:00:22.167Z
Yonder, in a northeasterly direction, lies a country where live a strange people called Apingi. Lost in the Jungle Narrated for Young People 2011-06-07T02:00:11.183Z
In the test, an intermediate-range ballistic missile target was launched in a northeasterly direction from Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, roughly 2,300 miles southwest of Hawaii. U.S. says succeeds in "most challenging" missile test 2011-04-15T11:33:03Z
We marched nearly all night in a northeasterly direction and encamped near the Big Black River, remaining there two days. The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry 2011-03-28T02:00:23.133Z
At this point the storm turned, taking a northeasterly direction, and struck the house of Robert Williams, damaging the house and entirely destroying the barn. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z
Radiation particles released into the air from the Japanese reactor vessels and spent-fuel ponds are moving southeast before extending in a northeasterly pattern over the Pacific. Atomic Plume Poses No Serious U.S. Threat 2011-03-17T21:40:43Z
Lakeview-Burns Highway— From a point on Highway No. 19, near Lakeview, northeasterly to a junction with Highway No. 7, at or near Burns. Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission Covering the Period December 1st, 1916 to November 30th, 1918 2011-02-23T03:00:35.127Z
I followed the railroad for perhaps a mile, made some calculations as to distance and location, then descended into a heavily wooded ravine and continued my way in a northeasterly course. A Maid of the Kentucky Hills 2011-02-04T03:00:15.877Z
The Onondago did not speak, but he pointed with a finger in a northeasterly direction, making the action distinct and impressive, as is usual with his people. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z
From Bristol it is only a short trip south to Wells, then down to Exeter, followed by a long one northeasterly to Saxon Dorchester, a few miles from Oxford. Stained Glass Tours in England 2011-01-03T03:01:00.547Z
But I outvoted him and we continued on, taking a northeasterly course, which we followed for what seemed about five miles. Lost Pond 2010-12-20T17:12:25.250Z
Clackamas Highway— From a point on Highway No. 1, at or near Oregon City, northeasterly to a junction with Highway No. 26, at or near Pleasant Home. Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission Covering the Period December 1st, 1916 to November 30th, 1918 2011-02-23T03:00:35.127Z
The U.S. says the boundary should follow a more northeasterly line equidistant from both countries' coasts. Canada Burnishes Role as Arctic Power 2010-08-31T02:29:00Z
After dinner the northeasterly wind, which we have had the whole time, suddenly became stronger, and the sky overcast. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896
I reset the trap and then took the trail of the bear, which had taken a northeasterly course. Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper Autobiography, experiences and observations of Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock during his fifty years of hunting and trapping.
It was the grégalé, the northeasterly blast so much dreaded by the fishermen, and which in the olden time, before navigation was better understood, created such havoc in this midland sea. The Story of Malta
Aberdeen was spare and harsh enough even for Michael's mood, and there for nearly five weeks of northeasterly weather he worked at political economy. Sinister Street, vol. 2
The next day, watching from Pile o’ Rocks northwest of camp, I noticed three Caribou passing on a northeasterly course. The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin
BORA, an Italian name for a violent cold northerly and northeasterly wind, common in the Adriatic, especially on the Istrian and Dalmatian coasts. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis"
On the north side of the equator we have a northeasterly wind, and a southeasterly wind on the south side. Nature's Miracles, Volume 1 Familiar Talks on Science—World-Building and Life. Earth, Air and Water.
Then I went out of the theatre in an aimless sort of way, taking a northeasterly direction as the crow flies. Cordwood
The island is air conditioned by northeasterly trade winds which blow almost all the time and usher in an occasional shower. Oahu Traveler's guide
The next day we were quietly resting in the woods, watching the infantry as they tramped by all day long, moving in a northeasterly direction. From Bull Run to Appomattox
From thence it flows rapidly through the Straits of Bahama, taking the name of the Gulf Stream, and passing in a northeasterly direction, by the Banks of Newfoundland, towards the Azores. Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology
Still others have their origin farther south in the Gulf of Mexico, and move in a northeasterly direction. Nature's Miracles, Volume 1 Familiar Talks on Science—World-Building and Life. Earth, Air and Water.
As the cañon of the river led in a northeasterly direction we did not emerge from the shelter it gave us to seek fresh conflict with the cyclone, but kept flying between the formidable walls. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar
Not far north of the Tropic of Cancer it sinks to the level of sea and land, and forms a belt of winds that blows ships in a northeasterly direction. Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know Easy studies of the earth and the stars for any time and place
He meant to keep the northeasterly course for perhaps ten hours, then turn off and cruise southeast, passing below Bermuda and on out into the central Atlantic. Way of a Rebel
Ordinary granite—no special shape—and several inches below its summit, running straight through it in a northeasterly direction, was a neat round four-inch hole. The Holes Around Mars
The northeasterly line is through southeastern Ohio and Pennsylvania, striking the Atlantic Ocean about at New York, thence through Long Island and up the coast of Massachusetts. Nature's Miracles, Volume 1 Familiar Talks on Science—World-Building and Life. Earth, Air and Water.
A more or less open channel appearing in a northeasterly direction, we got the ship warped around, and, getting up steam, drew slowly out of the pack. The Goddess of Atvatabar Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar
Northerly and northeasterly winds blow much of the time. Area Handbook for Albania
He switched on the radio again, goosed the engines to full speed, and after a moment's thought, swung around on a northeasterly heading. Way of a Rebel
This romantic sheet of water stretches in a northeasterly and southwesterly direction a distance of about thirty-five miles, and has an elevation above sea-level, according to my aneroid observations, of four hundred and sixty-two feet. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1
The lines, especially the northeasterly one, are very irregular, shooting out into curves and then receding. Nature's Miracles, Volume 1 Familiar Talks on Science—World-Building and Life. Earth, Air and Water.
For a time they seriously debated the question of abandoning the project, Harry proposing to penetrate the woods in a northeasterly direction. Try Again or, the Trials and Triumphs of Harry West. A Story for Young Folks
I walked for some distance in a northeasterly direction, but saw no signs of pressure there. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I
He kept the northeasterly heading at maximum underwater speed. Way of a Rebel
Fleeing at the approach of a heavy force of the British, they had retired in a northeasterly direction. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone
It is a peculiarity of this monsoon that in summer it blows in a northeasterly direction from the sea and in the winter in a southwesterly direction from the land. Nature's Miracles, Volume 1 Familiar Talks on Science—World-Building and Life. Earth, Air and Water.
About a mile below on the northeasterly side of Millvale, a hill picturesquely crowned with pines attracts attention. Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected.
On Thursday morning, when we had very slight northeasterly wind, I even ventured to prophesy, from the direction of the streamers, that it would go round to the southeast, which it accordingly did. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I
Guadalupe, the sacred Mecca of the Roman Catholics of Mexico, is reached by a tramway of about two or three miles in length, running in a northeasterly direction from the city. Aztec Land
From Littlestown to Hanover is seven miles, the road running northeasterly, making the third side of a right-angled triangle. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War
Two other classes originate in Colorado, one moving in a northeasterly direction slightly curved, and the other directly east. Nature's Miracles, Volume 1 Familiar Talks on Science—World-Building and Life. Earth, Air and Water.
It is found in the mountains from Mexico to British Columbia and northeasterly Saskatchewan and the Lake of the Woods. Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911
The obstacles to their course were but few, for June 23d, in the teeth of a strong northeasterly breeze, they passed latitude 74°. The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras
Granger, in silence, had pointed northeasterly towards the bend. Murder Point A Tale of Keewatin
British aeroplanes went up and the raider made off in a northeasterly direction. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources
From this point the line of extreme flow runs off in a northeasterly and northwesterly direction. Nature's Miracles, Volume 1 Familiar Talks on Science—World-Building and Life. Earth, Air and Water.
A line of woods extended from the first village in a northeasterly direction, a second line running from Montauban around Longueval. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War
After the conquest of Pinsk, Von Mackensen's army for a few days continued its advance from that town in a northeasterly, easterly, and southeasterly direction. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War
One division followed the cavalry on the right; another took a northeasterly direction. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources
This ridge trails off in a northeasterly direction at Rouges Bancs. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources
He directed the steps of his army in a northeasterly direction towards a town called Ocali, about sixty miles from their encampment. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots
When they had proceeded some two thousand miles in a northeasterly direction Antazzo gave the order to reduce speed. The Copper-Clad World
"You are taking us too much northeasterly," said Mr. Gist to the Indian, suspicious that he was intentionally taking them out of their way. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services
Then as far to the northeasterly we saw others. Wild Animals at Home
Extending northeasterly from the summit will be seen the greatest unbroken glacial mass. The Book of the National Parks
In the month of March, 1540, De Soto left his comfortable quarters, and commenced his march for that province, in a northeasterly direction. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots
The ship had settled to an altitude of fifteen hundred feet, and was moving northeasterly at the rate of thirty miles an hour. Doctor Jones' Picnic
It forms the northeasterly corner bound of the "Flint Pasture," and is marked on my sketch "Morey's Bound," that being the name given to it in the numerous ancient deeds and depositions. House of John Procter, Witchcraft Martyr, 1692
On this return voyage the Admiral, finding the trade winds dead against him, took a northeasterly course until he had passed the thirty-seventh parallel and then headed straight toward Spain. The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) with some account of Ancient America and the Spanish Conquest
The wind held northeasterly and fresh ’til we cleared Sable Island and began to draw on to the Banks. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure
He then resumed his journey, in a northeasterly direction, along the banks of some unknown river, fringed with mulberry trees, and winding through many luxuriant and beautiful valleys. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots
On leaving Iceland they sailed three days with a fair wind; then arose a storm of northeasterly winds, accompanied by very cloudy, thick weather. Ancient America, in Notes on American Archaeology
The enemy brought forward reinforcements from a northeasterly direction in opposition to our encircling movement on the east of the Dubysa. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915
They crossed the Ohio in a canoe some distance below the fort, and once more entered the deep woods, bearing back in a northeasterly direction toward the Indian camp. The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River"
The northeasterly wind was still keen, but the sun was gaining power as it rose well above Pelvoux, and the sky over the dark forests and snow-crowned heights was of a glorious and vivid blue. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days
A northeasterly gale fell on them, and took most of the foremast out of their ship. Masters of the Wheat-Lands
They put the ship about and steered in a northeasterly direction two days more. Ancient America, in Notes on American Archaeology
They came to another and a shallower coulée, which seemed to take a northeasterly direction across the prairie; whereas all the watercourses they had crossed hitherto tended to the southeast. Two on the Trail A Story of the Far Northwest
Paul's trail from the plum tree led in a northeasterly direction, and they were sure now that he was lost, as the river lay to the south. The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River"
The northeasterly wind had not abated: it whistled mournfully through the cracks in the woodwork of the carriage and made the windows rattle in their framework. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days
It was two miles to the lake, but half way there Alan came to where another road branched off and struck down through the pines in a northeasterly direction. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908
Seventy-seven miles to the southward Vice Admiral Beatty, commanding the scouting force, was heading on a northeasterly course. A History of Sea Power
When the Stand By went down in a northeasterly gale off Dusty Reef of the False Frenchman, the last example of the art of Terry Lute of Out-of-the-Way Tickle perished with her. Harbor Tales Down North With an Appreciation by Wilfred T. Grenfell, M.D.
This ridge trails off in a northeasterly direction at Rouges Banes. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 12) Neuve Chapelle, Battle of Ypres, Przemysl, Mazurian Lakes
Unless I am mistaken, though, there are signs of the worst kind of a northeasterly storm. Ahead of the Army
The principal ranges have a general northeasterly and southwesterly direction, and are about six in number. The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy
Several of my neighbors were to join me in my bee hunt, and we started with our teams, and traveled northeasterly until we reached the heavy timber at the three forks of Grand River. The Mormon Menace The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite
Leaving Pittsburgh, Washington and Gist proceeded in a northeasterly direction, and after a day's journey they came upon an Indian settlement, and were constrained by the tribe to remain there for three days. A Short History of Pittsburgh
Pneumonia and pleurisy are most common during cold, damp weather, and especially during the prevalence of the cold north or northeasterly winds. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
North of this can be seen the outlines of the bluff called "Rabbit Sitting," northeasterly the St. Martin Islands, the entrance of the Chenoux, and the dividing ridge between this and the Saut St. Mary. Old Mackinaw The Fortress of the Lakes and its Surroundings
On the 25th, at dawn of day, we inspanned, and trekked about five hours in a northeasterly course, through a boundless open country sparingly adorned with dwarfish old trees. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6
For more than two months they journeyed in a northeasterly direction. French Pathfinders in North America
West River flowed to the north, and all the streams crossed flowed north or northeasterly, how far, it was impossible to say. The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island
Then it took a northeasterly course to Fortieth and Farnam Streets, sweeping its way through everything. The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado
Our ships having been repaired, we set sail on our return, taking a northeasterly course, and at the end of seven days fell in with some islands. Amerigo Vespucci
Winding across the prairie in a northeasterly direction was a broad trail, the tracks of many cattle and horses. Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur
No sooner had they straightened out upon their northeasterly course than Bob sat down to his instruments and called up the Panama wireless station. Around the World in Ten Days
There is a small spring, perhaps a mile from the pueblo in a northeasterly direction, but this source would have been wholly insufficient for the needs of so large a village. A Study of Pueblo Architecture: Tusayan and Cibola Eighth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1886-1887, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 3-228
Then it sped northeasterly, wrecking several villages before it finally disappeared. The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado
After thoroughly enjoying the view to the south, Mr. Waterman turned away and they went in a northeasterly direction. Bob Hunt in Canada
Among the Grampian Hills, a little to the northeast of Ben Nevis, lies the valley of Glen Roy, a winding valley trending in a northeasterly direction, and some ten miles in length. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 80, June, 1864
In fact, a consultation of the weather reports at the Panama Bureau before they left had shown a prophecy of strong northeasterly winds and possible showers. Around the World in Ten Days
Roughly speaking, Fernando Noronha itself, irrespective of the group of islands at its northeasterly extremity, stretches five miles from east to west, and averages a mile and a half in width. The Stowaway Girl
Far to the left, one hundred miles northeasterly, the peerless Chimborazo lifted its untrodden and unapproachable summit above its fellows—an imposing background to lesser mountains and stately forests. The Andes and the Amazon Across the Continent of South America
The temperature during this march dropped from minus 30° to minus 40°, there was a biting northeasterly breeze, and the dogs traveled forward in their own white cloud of steam. The North Pole Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club
They were indeed near the eastern edge of Alsace where the Rhine, flowing in a northeasterly direction, separates the "lost province" from the Duchy of Baden. Tom Slade with the Boys Over There
But Morgan was too wary to be caught napping, and, suspecting that this would be Cornwallis’s game, he retreated rapidly in a northeasterly direction toward that part of the army under Greene. Stories of Later American History
They also inhabit a small range that extends in a northeasterly direction from the Cordillera to Point Kawit on the east coast. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir
Through this swamp country runs a ridge of rock northeasterly to Hudson Bay. The Canadian Commonwealth
From this point the line extends in a general northeasterly direction, crossing the Hackensack River, skirting the base of Snake Hill, and thence to the approach cut to Bergen Hill Tunnels. Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. LXVIII, Sept. 1910 The New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Meadows Division and Harrison Transfer Yard. Paper No. 1153
It follows the crest and part of the east slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains for several miles, extending in a northeasterly direction and ending at the areas of sandstone formation. History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia
The freshening breeze, being from the southwest, aided the swimmers, for the boats did not drift out to sea, but in a northeasterly direction. The Adventures of Kathlyn
We followed them in a northeasterly direction for about 45 miles. The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects
It is this current which presses our sea breeze out of its natural southeasterly direction, to an easterly, and sometimes almost a northeasterly one. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2
At the Square the old Boston Post Road for a moment touched what was afterwards to be the Avenue before it twisted off in a northeasterly direction. Fifth Avenue
Their farthest northeasterly extension, I believe, is to be found at Leicester and Towcester. Science in Arcady
Enveloped in fogs, and driven for days from its course by northeasterly winds, his vessel was forced far to the south. Historic Tales, Vol. 1 (of 15) The Romance of Reality
A brisk northeasterly wind was blowing, causing the bosom of the river to flash in ripples of light. Macleod of Dare
A light northwesterly breeze is, for the most part, felt there, while an easterly or northeasterly wind is blowing strongly in the lower country. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2
Beyond the river it zigzagged in a northeasterly direction through Eastchester. Fifth Avenue
Daily our front is being advanced in a northeasterly direction, and there is little prospect for the Russians of being able to oppose successful resistance to our pressure. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915
From Vancouver northeasterly a road is in operation nearly across the county, headed for North Yakima and the East. A Review of the Resources and Industries of the State of Washington, 1909
From Lake Itaska it flows in a general northeasterly direction, receiving the waters of innumerable springs and ponds, among them Lake Bemidji, a body of water equal in size to Lake Itaska. Scientific American Supplement, No. 810, July 11, 1891
These arrangements had just been completed, when the northeasterly wind died away, and was succeeded, on the morning of the 31st, by a light air from the northwest. Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 2
A council was held and it was decided to abandon the region and to direct their steps about two hundred miles, in a northeasterly direction, to the north fork of the Missouri river. Christopher Carson
From this time forward the Canadians also continued to receive further assistance on the left from a series of French counter-attacks pushed in a northeasterly direction from the canal bank. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915
Amoa is the name of a district in a northeasterly direction which protects the capital on that side. Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before
And, seizing his little bag, the lad strode from the room and out of the inn, shivering as the chill northeasterly breeze caught him in the now dark and almost deserted street. With Marlborough to Malplaquet A Story of the Reign of Queen Anne
The road now edges off in a more northeasterly course, and by four o'clock leads me to the base of a low pass over a jutting spur of the mountains. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama
Lancaster, fourteen miles away, was its nearest neighbor in the southwesterly direction on the one side; and Andover and Haverhill, twenty and twenty-five miles distant, more or less, in the northeasterly direction on the other. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 1, No. 5, May, 1884
This is owing to its great depth, possibly aided by the ruffling and consequent disturbance of its surface by the strong northeasterly winter winds. The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter
They were probably a half a mile from us, and they were feeding in a northeasterly direction. Chief of Scouts
Its source is in the crest of the continent far back in the Committee's Punch-Bowl of the Rockies, the general trend of the river being northeasterly. The New North
A direction has been given to it northeasterly instead of northwesterly. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 4, part 2: John Tyler
Large groups of sierras branch out to the right and left of the central chain; on the eastern slope begins another chain, running northeast to the extreme northeasterly point of the island. The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient
I went north while he bore off in a northeasterly direction, and after traveling for three days came to the river at a point above where we lost our flat-boat. Death Valley in '49
The east was now clearly defined, so that my course was easy to choose--a northeasterly course, which I knew was very nearly the exact direction to the spot where I had left Jones. Who Goes There?
Late in the afternoon, the course changed from its northeasterly direction to due north, and at this point there was an ideal spot for camping. The Gold Hunters A Story of Life and Adventure in the Hudson Bay Wilds
For two days the yellow cog ran swiftly before a northeasterly wind, and on the dawn of the third the high land of Ushant lay like a mist upon the shimmering sky-line. The White Company
They had but to start, which they did on the 21st of December, at eight o'clock at night, the corvette meeting with a beautiful sea, a northeasterly wind, and rather sharp cold. From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon
The path wound through the jungle in a northeasterly direction, and along it the column moved in single file. Tarzan of the Apes
The plan consisted of a series of drives; one in a northeasterly, one in an easterly, and one in a southeasterly direction. Stories from Everybody's Magazine
The cliffs for many miles had been trending in a northeasterly direction, indicating to Bradley that they were approaching the northern extremity of the island. Out of Time's Abyss
We were taking the crooked northeasterly channel seaward, and were well out from shore while it was still early in the afternoon. The Country of the Pointed Firs
The train entered the State of Nevada through the Carson Valley about nine o'clock, going always northeasterly; and at midday reached Reno, where there was a delay of twenty minutes for breakfast. Around the World in 80 Days
Dazzling sunshine, cloudless sky, and light northeasterly wind. Paris War Days Diary of an American
The expedition passed northeasterly through the country now within Georgia and South Carolina, as far, perhaps, as the border of North Carolina. Introductory American History
This ran toward the mountain with a northeasterly slant; and though it was partly choked by sand, it was possible to crawl in. It Happened in Egypt
The river took here a northeasterly direction, and through a spur from the mountains on the left was the gap where we were to pass the next day. The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources
The engineer had decided to work near the deposits of coal and iron, which were situated at the base of the northeasterly spurs of Mount Franklin, six miles from the Chimneys. The Mysterious Island
The first kiln was constructed at Burmantofts, 1½ miles from the center of the town in a northeasterly direction, and has been in use since the beginning of the year 1878. Scientific American Supplement, No. 362, December 9, 1882
From Sisuphon we diverged in a northeasterly direction, and at evening found ourselves in the quaint, antique town of Phanomsôk, half ruined and deserted, where the remains of a magnificent palace can still be traced. The English Governess at the Siamese Court Being Recollections of Six Years in the Royal Palace at Bangkok
On the 24th, at the dawn of day, we inspanned, and trekked about five hours in a northeasterly course, through a boundless open country, sparingly adorned with dwarfish old tree. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians
In five or six miles of a northeasterly course, we struck a high ridge, broken into conical peaks, on whose summits large boulders were gathered in heaps. The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources
"The wind is northeasterly," one of them said. Colonel Thorndyke's Secret
Near the pueblo last described, and about five hundred feet northeasterly therefrom, is another pueblo in two sections, Fig. Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines
I answered, 'By swimming to that point,' at the same time pointing to a place then in our view on Long Island, in a northeasterly direction from the prison ship. American Prisoners of the Revolution
The cold wind sweeping over Epsom downs reminded me of our own chilling easterly breezes; especially the northeasterly ones, which are to me less disagreeable than the southeasterly. Our Hundred Days in Europe
They were caught indeed, not only in a squall, but in the steady force of a driving northeasterly storm setting in doggedly with a very ugly fog. Men, Women, and Ghosts
Hannibal then proceeded, without opposition, in a northeasterly direction, by a very circuitous route. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D.
The Dutch East India Company had fitted her out and sent Captain Henry Hudson in her to seek a northeasterly passage to China. A Brief History of the United States
For the cove, though sheltered from other quarters, receives the full brunt of northeasterly gales, and offers no safe anchorage. Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale
While these preparations were in progress, two excursions were made; one towards the west, and another northeasterly towards the head of the Bay of Fundy. Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 01
Wireless Hill rose to three hundred and fifty feet in height, and formed part of a peninsula running in a northeasterly direction from the main island. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914
Leaving them and continuing their course northeasterly for fifty leagues FURTHER, they discovered within that distance thirty-two islands. The Voyage of Verrazzano A Chapter in the Early History of Maritime Discovery in America
The day was northeasterly and cold, and wanting rain; and I was not sorry to return into town. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4
Since his almost tragic end at the hands of Nepeese, he had been traveling in a general northeasterly direction, following instinctively the run of the waterways. Baree, Son of Kazan
Between that hour and 4:30 the fleet, moving slowly in a northeasterly direction, headed for a point perhaps five miles to the north of Manila. Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom
From its source among the lakes on the interior plateau, the Grand River first sweeps down in a southeasterly direction and then bends northeasterly to reach the end of Hamilton Inlet. The Lure of the Labrador Wild
From these mounds two low parallel walls extended in a northeasterly direction some thirteen hundred and fifty feet, their distant ends joining around a small mound. See America First
There was a keen northeasterly breeze, cold and penetrating, but favourable to a rapid crossing. The Elusive Pimpernel
The Nautilus kept to an east–northeasterly heading, a speed of twelve miles per hour, and a depth between fifty and sixty meters. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
We then paddled across to Shimuni, which lies in the middle of the northeasterly channel, reaching the commencement of the praia an hour before sunset. The Naturalist on the River Amazons
A northeasterly wind had been stiffening the mud of the morning's thaw into a rigid record of that day's wayfaring on the Baskingridge road. Thankful Blossom
The train entered the State of Nevada through the Carson Valley about nine o'clock, going always northeasterly. Around the World in 80 Days Junior Edition
But towards noon there had come snow, driven along the street by a northeasterly blast, and whitening the roofs and sidewalks with a business-like perseverance that would have done credit to our severest January tempest. The Blithedale Romance
From the ridge he met the red sun, rising bright, and a keen northeasterly wind that lashed like a whip. The Last of the Plainsmen
The line from San Francisco to Sacramento runs in a northeasterly direction, along the American River, which empties into San Pablo Bay. Around the World in 80 Days Junior Edition
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