单词 | paddle-box |
例句 | Just after they were out of the ship, the entire bow broke off at the fore-mast, and the funnel went over the side, carrying away the starboard paddle-box and boat. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z A heavy sea then struck abaft the paddle-box, carrying off all before it. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z He was distinguished as the inventor of paddle-box boats for steamers, and of the movable target for practicing naval gunnery. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z Our second attempt succeeded no better; part of the paddle-box was broken, and carried away by the current. Travels in the Interior of North America, Part I, (Being Chapters I-XV of the London Edition, 1843) Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume XXII 2012-02-08T03:00:17.410Z The Lord High Admiral stood on the paddle-box, and saluted us most heartily, repeatedly waving his cap, to which the crew of the Novara replied by a shout that made the welkin 453ring. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z The other paddle-box boat capsized when being lowered, and their largest boat, in the centre of the ship, could not be got at, so encumbered was it. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z The bitter partings are over, the dear ones heartily commended to Heaven, we see, as in a dream, the figure of command mounted upon the paddle-box. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z "Is it all right?" shouted the captain of the Ben Nevis, who was standing on the starboard paddle-box of the steamer. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z He used to jump from the top of the paddle-box of the great ship into the sea—a height, I believe, of about seventy feet. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z Then he slinks out into the shadow of the huge paddle-box, a vanquished man. Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z We had a ladder with us which just reached from the top of our paddle-box to about two feet below the sides of the vessel. The Mapleson Memoirs, vol II 1848-1888 2011-05-26T02:00:18.807Z Thursday, 5th.—Made a little sketch from the paddle-box before starting. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II 2011-05-22T02:00:17.943Z The stage-plank became slewed, its outer end slipping from the paddle-box just as Sir George set foot upon the tender. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z So we put her gently alongside, round the paddle-box, and were going forward a bit, when I heard a shout close by me as made my blood turn cold. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z We are largely indebted to you—" "Stop her!" cried the Colonel, as though he were giving the word from the paddle-box of a steamer,—"stop her! One Of Them The boat, always once or twice during the summer, would come to grief under Battersea Bridge by knocking its paddle-box off, and get a-ground once or twice before it got to Hampton Court. Rambling Recollections of Chelsea by an old inhabitant The Durande having settled down more on the larboard than on the starboard side, the right paddle-box was higher than the left. Toilers of the Sea You see, we were all standing by the paddle-box when the other ship cut into us, my sister Gladys and two boys we'd been keeping company with. Command “Lend a hand here with a lanthorn,” I says, running up to the paddle-box. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z He finally drew the skiff down to the paddle-box where the interstices of the gingerbread work enabled him to get a grip. The Deaves Affair Nothing could be fitter than his attitude on the creaking paddle-box, and the thunderous sound that issued from the tube. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 367, May 1846 A large portion of the forward side and bulwarks still hung to the riders by the larboard paddle-box, and by some shattered braces easy to strike off with the blow of a hatchet. Toilers of the Sea At last we couldn't stand, so we sat on the paddle-box. Command In the engine-room is a long box with five compartments, each communicating with a wire fastened like a bell-pull to the side of the paddle-box. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. Men were rushing hurriedly to and fro, while the paddle-box itself was occupied by an excited group of officers and engineers; and it was some time before Frank could make out what was the matter. Harper's Young People, March 30, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly The top of the paddle-box was nearly on a level with the flat roof of this building. Seek and Find or The Adventures of a Smart Boy With one moment of hesitation the punter took a splendid “header” into the sea, and as he was thus descending from the paddle-box the gun filed, showing that the ten minutes had expired. The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" Boats made to fit the paddle-box rim, stowed bottom upwards on each box. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. At times the "Winkelried" crossed on its way some other steamer with its name in black letters on its white paddle-box: "Germania." Tartarin On The Alps Allen casts one glance up at the overhanging mass, and then twines his arms and limbs around the "open-work" of the paddle-box with the strength of desperation. Harper's Young People, March 30, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Who was the man that helped you down from the paddle-box? Seek and Find or The Adventures of a Smart Boy Then he mounted the lofty paddle-box, p. 228closely followed by his resolute pursuer, who would not be shaken off. The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" The collision, though, appeared to wake them up, for I saw a dark figure on the paddle-box nearest to me as the steamer swung herself clear of us and forged ahead again. Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant The frigate sent four boats, the corvette three, and the steamer two of her paddle-box boats and a gig. The Three Commanders The steamer which had been burned was the Farringford, and Matt had read the name on her paddle-box. Field and Forest The Fortunes of a Farmer I reached the top of the paddle-box with Kate, and jumped over on the roof myself, with her carpet-bag in my hand. Seek and Find or The Adventures of a Smart Boy We searched every part of the lower deck, even opening the trap into the paddle-box, made to allow a workman to get in when repairs were necessary. Down South or, Yacht Adventure in Florida Then a sort of spasm of action seized him, and, apparently not knowing what he was about, he threw open the gangway abaft the paddle-box and sprang into the sea. The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols After some time the captain came to a sudden stand over the port paddle-box, and curved his left hand round his ear. Adventures in Many Lands Unhappily, the paddle-box boat of the Wilberforce got adrift and sank in the centre of the river, whence she could not be recovered. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 The steamer went on her course; and I saw the man to whom the waiter had given the tickets assist the frightened Kate down from the paddle-box. Seek and Find or The Adventures of a Smart Boy While I stood at the stern thinking of it, I heard a noise which I thought came from the inside of the paddle-box. Down South or, Yacht Adventure in Florida The bow snapped from the foremast, the bowsprit flew through the air up to the foretopmast, and the funnel, toppling overboard, dragged in its rear the starboard paddle-box and boat. Grace Darling Heroine of the Farne Islands It is impossible to imagine a prettier sight than it was from the top of the Phlegethonʼs paddle-box. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy We got it hand over hand alongside, aft the paddle-box, and a Burman in a canoe hitched a noose over its tail, and we hoisted it on board. From Edinburgh to India & Burmah The ladder leading up to the larboard paddle-box was twisted in an extraordinary manner. Man on the Ocean A Book about Boats and Ships A steamer was coming down, men on the paddle-box shouted hoarse warnings, the stevedore and his porters were bawling from the quay. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) Violet watched the vessel as she glided up the river, and observed Reginald, after shaking hands with the officers, standing on the paddle-box, with his eyes fixed on the Glamorgan Castle. The Young Rajah The Beagle fired on them in return, as did Mr Tracy from the paddle-box boats, causing great confusion and dismay in their ranks. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign The “Pioneer,” with as large a portion of the vessel as she could carry, accompanied by two of the “Gorgon’s” paddle-box boats, steamed off for Ruo on the 10th of February. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley Marston had seized me, and with the other hand was clinging to the iron rail on the top of the paddle-box,—clinging with the death-grip of a drowning man, if you know what that is. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 “Starboard!” sang out her skipper, now mounting from the paddle-box to the bridge above. Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel He selected her paddle-box as the best place to which to attach the torpedo, and as she, too, was unprotected by any boom, he soon had the bomb fixed in position and the fuse lighted. Under the Chilian Flag A Tale of War between Chili and Peru Mr Hewett accordingly despatched his gig, under command of Mr Hayles, gunner of the Beagle, and paddle-box boats under Mr Martin Tracy, midshipman of the Vesuvius. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign It wouldn't be discreet, for instance, to intrude upon that couple so snugly ensconced under the shelter of the paddle-box. Belles and Ringers I leaped from the paddle-box to save the man, when, to my surprise, I found I had thrown my legs right across the woman's shoulders! The Hero of the Humber or the History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe Charlotte opened her door guardedly, as one fearing to face prying eyes, and finding the coast clear, slipped out to rejoin her aunt under the awning abaft the paddle-box. The Price A small crowd on the vessel's deck leaned over the paddle-box. The Mormon Prophet It was pure luck that we happened to get struck on the paddle-box, and also it was pure luck that the sea has gone down so rapidly. The Ghost A Modern Fantasy As she came on we could see N——, her commander, a well-known successful blockade-runner, standing on her paddle-box with his hat off, as if paying proper respect to the men-of-war. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha So I went and sat down on the paddle-box and placed a boat hook at my side, to be ready should any one fall into the water. The Hero of the Humber or the History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe "I'll lay a pair of crimping-irons against five shillings, the Magnet beats the Royal Adelaide," bellowed out Green, who having come on board, had mounted the paddle-box. Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities A dozen hands were held out to help her to climb the ladder on the shelving paddle-box. The Mormon Prophet There was a frightful clatter of scrap-iron and wood in the port paddle-box, and they stopped immediately, whereupon we noticed that the list of the vessel was somewhat more marked than before. The Ghost A Modern Fantasy A very amiable general was my chief traveling companion; I sat and smoked with him nearly the whole time, up on the paddle-box. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 5 I jumped from the paddle-box on to the dock wall, and ran as fast as I could to the spot. The Hero of the Humber or the History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe Bill of male red, paddle-box buff, bill of female and feet of both dark. Two Little Savages Being the adventures of two boys who lived as Indians and what they learned We, the boat, become violently agitated—rumble, hum, scream, roar—and establish an immense family washing-day at each paddle-box. The Bed-Book of Happiness As the vessel approached," says Dr. Stewart, "I could make out with a glass a firmly built man of about the middle height, standing on the port paddle-box, and directing the ship's course. The Personal Life of David Livingstone The husband was all but caught once; but a benevolent passenger kicked a camp-stool in the lady's way, and he got a fresh start, which he utilized by climbing up the ladder to the paddle-box. Anahuac : or, Mexico and the Mexicans, Ancient and Modern Her name was so long and her paddle-box so short, that the painter, beginning with ambitious large letters, had been compelled to abbreviate the last syllable. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 52, February, 1862 A lady, no doubt Adelaide herself, appears in alto rilievo on the paddle-box. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 46, August, 1861 We, the boat, become violently agitated—rumble, hum, scream, roar, and establish an immense family washing-day at each paddle-box. The Uncommercial Traveller From yon gro—ove, the varied so—ongs—’ Here, the singer was interrupted by varied cries of the most dreadful description, proceeding from some grove in the immediate vicinity of the starboard paddle-box. Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people To commemorate my visit, I mounted the top of the paddle-box, took out my sketch book, and made a panoramic view of Genoa as seen from the harbour. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography We sent up some fireworks in return, and soon lost sight of the friendly light on her paddle-box. The Englishwoman in America Knives were then drawn and nourished, and matters were beginning to assume a serious aspect, when Walker made his appearance forward of the paddle-box, pointing a heavy pistol right at the head of the ringleader. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 36, October, 1860 That they can change their course at will is plain to one who looks down on them from the lofty deck, and still more from the paddle-box. At Last Same day.—Noon.—It is a magnificent prospect which we have from the paddle-box. Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin The pilot instantly sprung to the helm, and in a few moments we felt our paddle-box brushing against the wall of forest into which we had nearly driven headlong. The Naturalist on the River Amazons The captain took his place on the paddle-box, and our speed was slackened. The Englishwoman in America The last word had not rolled away, when the gleaming knife flashed from the hand of Rupe, glanced close by Walker's ear, and sped quivering into the paddle-box, just behind his head. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 36, October, 1860 |
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