| 单词 | plain sailing |
| 例句 | It wasn't plain sailing: after someone dived into the venue's water feature and then ran on stage, dripping on the electronics, they were told they could be sued; another year brought a bomb scare. Pop music's mavericks: 'I might install speakers in my jacket' 2011-07-28T20:59:01Z He expected gigging in English to be plain sailing, but found the difference between talking and performing in English enormous. Funny foreigners: how overseas comics are storming Edinburgh 2010-08-17T20:31:00Z "There's a wonderful, almost ambiguous triumph at the end, which suggests it might not all be plain sailing. " New ENO maestro to be 'bolder' 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z True, it won’t all be plain sailing, because Doctor Who is lumpy by nature, but what else are you going to do with your time? Binged Bridgerton? Find your next lockdown watch with our TV quiz 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z She has suffered from depression and has had problems with alcohol: "I'd say I'm quite a cheerful person but I don't find life particularly plain sailing." Land of two acts 2013-03-05T08:00:00Z Mitchell loves fatherhood, but it wasn’t always plain sailing. David Mitchell: ‘I see myself as a coward’ 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z He's a very toxic force in everyone's lives, and so I think we can anticipate that it's not going to be plain sailing for Nate being under Rupert's commands. Nate is a "troubled soul": "Ted Lasso" star Nick Mohammed on his character's dark turn 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Since then, it all looks to have been plain sailing: a canny blend of multiplex blockbusters with classy human dramas; an Oscar for her pitch-perfect impression of Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator. Cate Blanchett: ‘I used to be very socially awkward’ 2015-11-07T05:00:00Z And yet, this being McDonagh, it hasn’t all been plain sailing. Three Billboards director Martin McDonagh: 'Little girls don’t have a Marlon Brando to emulate’ 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z It is not all plain sailing for the multi-Grammy Award winner, however. Lady Gaga swaps music for media, edits Metro paper 2011-05-16T11:35:32Z My journey to recovery was not plain sailing. My eating disorder made me feel trapped in a box, but I found a way out 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Despite his protestations, his immediate post-Warsaw career was not plain sailing. Maurizio Pollini: a life in music 2011-01-01T00:04:05Z It’s not been plain sailing, though, and this isn’t the end of the story because a kink is a powerful beast. Coming out about spanking 2013-09-09T00:00:00Z “I had the first few minutes of peace I’ve had in years,” Alice says, though the sessions weren’t all plain sailing. ‘My therapist gave me a pill’: can MDMA help cure trauma? 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z But while most office workers may not miss the commute, not everyone has found working from their kitchen table plain sailing either. ‘Work near home’ hubs aim to kill the commute 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z But it was never going to be plain sailing. From Messi's heir to forgotten man - Ansu Fati a victim of own success 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Since his breakthrough, it has been far from plain sailing. 'Dialled-in' Shelton hoping to answer Djokovic 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z But it was not all plain sailing for the Dutchman - he went off into the gravel at Turn 11 right at the end of the session. Verstappen quickest in first practice at Zandvoort 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z "It has not been plain sailing by any means," she said. Pamela Ballantine: UTV presenter reveals cancer diagnosis 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z For the world's top four teams, it has been largely plain sailing, with each completing a perfect start - as they would expect in the early stages of the tournament. What have we learned from first part of World Cup? 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z From there it was plain sailing as Searle brought up three match points, sealing victory on the second one when he pumped a powerful serve which fifth seed Demin could only net. Searle ends 61-year wait for British boys' champion 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z But it is not all plain sailing for people in Dr Taylor's field. Northern Ireland scientist's role in black hole shockwaves find 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z But it's unlikely to be all plain sailing. Floating wind power gains traction but can it set sail? 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z It may not be plain sailing for all seeking fresh capital. Chinese brokerages rush to raise billions in regulatory squeeze as Western competition looms 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z But returning to the office wasn't all plain sailing. Guide dog shortage: The blind people who train their own guide dogs 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z With crude oil volatility soaring, 2023 might be anything but plain sailing for producers and consumers alike. Take Five: Welcome to 2023 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z It was never going to be all plain sailing for the Gunners and this was one of those occasions, the demeanour of Arteta reflecting what Newcastle will regard as a highly satisfactory outcome. Dogged Newcastle hold on to earn point at Arsenal 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Yet it hasn't all been plain sailing for the firm. 'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here' 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z “I believe the confusion has now been clarified by the state attorney general,” Nash said, adding that he expects “plain sailing” on Election Day if everyone comes prepared. North Dakota AG: Poll workers can’t demand citizenship proof 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Hamilton says that, even once he had decided he would come back, it was not plain sailing, even before he tried the Mercedes car for first time. Hamilton on emotional Abu Dhabi return & F1 future 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Being confidently, assertively, unapologetically Welsh is never - has never been, as we know - plain sailing. Who do people in Wales think they are? 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z "It cannot be plain sailing because people approach it from different perspectives," he added. Zambia finance minister eager to renegotiate debt, awaits China's team 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z Their relationship was not always plain sailing, and they briefly split in 2007. Princess Catherine, the commoner who is key to British monarchy 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z It would be naive to believe the next three-and-a-half-weeks will be plain sailing for organisers. 'A night like no other' - Euro 2022 has lift-off 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z But while it has "definitely" been worth the hard work, it has not been plain sailing. Longer school day: Wales pupils learn new skills 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z However, he said his training for his birthday event had not been plain sailing. Strongman John Evans reaches 100 world records 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z However, two early setbacks suggested it would not be plain sailing for an available Russian force estimated by some diplomats before the war at around 190,000 troops. In villages near Kyiv, how Ukraine has kept Russia's army at bay 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z But it’s been far from plain sailing for the Gunners of late and their recent stumbles include a 1-0 home defeat to today’s opposition in the League Cup last month. Arsenal v Manchester United: Women’s Super League – live! 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z Now at Roma, it hasn't been plain sailing for the former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss. Who could replace Benitez at Everton? 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z It was largely plain sailing but an issue with the lights at King Power Stadium meant play was paused for almost six minutes as the electricians searched for the problem. Why it was another FA Cup classic on Saturday 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z It has not been plain sailing and the debate about whether Brexit has been a good or bad thing continues. Brexit 'still a bit of minefield' for businesses one year on 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z The process has not been all plain sailing. Are the Conservatives keeping their election promises? 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z However Annie Norman, who runs Bad Squiddo, a company that designs female war game miniatures, said the past 18 months have not been plain sailing for everyone in the industry. Tabletop gaming: The therapy of fighting with miniature dragons 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z And it was not all plain sailing as Mr Bates was thrown from his horse during cross-country and Miss Nichols was rescued while windsurfing due to a phobia of fish. Spennylympics: Couple complete 102 Olympic events to raise £110,000 2021-08-08T04:00:00Z Since replacing Thomas Tuchel in January, however, it hasn't been plain sailing for him. PSG looking to regain Ligue 1 title 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z Loncón's election to preside over the body indicates the majority of the commission is keen on updating the country, but it is unlikely to be plain sailing. Elisa Loncón: From poverty to PhD to writing Chile's constitution 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z It hasn't been plain sailing trying to get the plant to withstand the weather, but this year seems to be good for tea. Welsh tea: 'It's not easy to grow - it takes persistence' 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z The first six months has not all been plain sailing. Return to the island where eagles watch you brush your teeth 2021-06-19T04:00:00Z Again Barty escapes, but this is anything but plain sailing for the world No 1 at the moment. Australian Open 2021 women's quarter-final: Ash Barty stunned by Karolina Muchova – live! 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z Even among America's friends the new administration's course is unlikely to all be plain sailing. Viewpoint: What the Capitol riot means for US foreign policy 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z About two years passed and although having George back hadn't been entirely plain sailing, things were going pretty well. ‘Our foster child asked us to adopt him – by drawing himself on to a family photo’ 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z There’s not much room for criticism in terms of our current progress, but it’s not all been plain sailing. Newcastle v Leicester: Premier League – live! 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z But the most recent version of the government's action plan warns people not to expect plain sailing. Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland’s economy? 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z It hasn't all been plain sailing, but fast forward a year and Spurs are top of the Premier League table with an evolving squad playing positive football and a seemingly harmonious support. Has Mourinho won over the Tottenham fans? 2020-11-21T05:00:00Z Despite this success, and others along the way, it hasn't always been plain sailing for SpaceX. Why Elon Musk's SpaceX is launching astronauts for Nasa 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z As is often the case with Arsenal, things were not all plain sailing as David McGoldrick curled in a late fine goal from 20 yards to claim Sheffield United’s first league goal of the season. Arsenal wins 2-1 to leave Sheffield United without a point 2020-10-04T04:00:00Z “It’s not going to be all plain sailing in this tournament.” Justin Thomas moves in wrong direction at US Open 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z It wasn't all plain sailing at first, though. Four reasons people don’t want to return to the office 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z It was all such plain sailing that even he used to question when the hammer was going to fall. Alex Trebek was 'ready to pack it in' during cancer battle. He opens up in new memoir 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z And, as the government eased lockdown, Barnacle's maiden voyage on Saturday was plain sailing. Man's home-built sailing boat forces the doors off 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z It hasn't been plain sailing for either company, though. Nasa SpaceX launch: How we got to this point 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z So... will this be a year of bilateral plain sailing? In a hurry? Here's your five-minute briefing 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z Though now less restive, Parliament will not all be plain sailing for Mr. Johnson, either. Opinion | Boris Johnson Will Change Britain Forever 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z It wasn’t all plain sailing; we had dramas to contend with. The key to 'Downton Abbey's' jump to the big screen? A bold vision to hang it on 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z Of course, it hasn't always been plain sailing. Trust your gut, don't look back: How to survive in music 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z The question and answer session was by no means plain sailing. Brexit countdown: inside Boris Johnson’s terrible week 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z It wasn't all plain sailing though, as they received and read out messages from confused and angry listeners, some of whom were tuning in expecting to hear the usual Friday Sports Panel with Ellie Oldroyd. 'No faked chemistry' with 5 Live's new comics 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z However, it has not all been plain sailing for the business, with its shares slumping in 2016 and 2017 as it missed Wall Street's earnings targets. Why businesses depend on this man's technology 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z To say that the launch of Britain's newest right-wing student organisation suffered a few snags is a bit like reporting that Brexit negotiations have not all been plain sailing. The battle over Britain's newest student movement 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z It hasn't all been plain sailing for the business though, with Payal needing a number of attempts to find the best business model. 'I gave myself two weeks to come up with a business idea' 2018-12-16T05:00:00Z Yet it was not all plain sailing for a weary team that also suffered from problems with the pool conditions at the Scotstoun Sports Campus. Synchronized swimming: Russia overcome pool problems to take title 2018-08-04T04:00:00Z Acknowledging that the process “will not be plain sailing,” Kong says he believed that if talks are held candidly and on an equal basis, with mutual respect, “all the questions will find the right answers.” China says it’s working closely with US on North Korea nukes 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z While Mecca has grown steadily over the past 21 years it has not all be plain sailing. How one woman started a cosmetics empire at 29 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z It's not been plain sailing for the students of Never Again - they still need to convince their president to enact stricter gun control. The teenagers taking on the US gun lobby 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z Mr Cox is, however, happy to admit that it hasn't all been plain sailing at Quint, with an unsuccessful insurance business being closed down. How a rugby injury led to a successful business career 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z It’s not at all plain sailing though as Edmund gets to an early break point – Dimitrov saves it – and then the Bulgarian double faults. Grigor Dimitrov v Kyle Edmund: Australian Open quarter-final – live! 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z There would be no plain sailing in the professed most competitive league in the world. Another Tough Test? Not for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z But it will not be plain sailing on Capitol Hill. Trump's infrastructure plan in ruins after wrecking ball of neo-Nazi comments 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, it has not been all plain sailing for Mr Elkann. Have it your way: The growth of luxury customisation - BBC News 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z But Canadian officials don’t expect it will be all plain sailing in Washington when the three-way talks begin Wednesday. Canada brings tempered optimism to upcoming talks on renegotiating NAFTA 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z But it's not all been plain sailing for the US company. Subway: What's behind the sandwich chain's UK success? - BBC News 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z Not that Anthony would claim it was always plain sailing, especially in Graze's early years. The snacks boss with an appetite for success - BBC News 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z After months of relative plain sailing, investors are now bracing for stormier weather. Trump turmoil could lead investors to reassess risk appetite 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z It hasn't all been plain sailing - the rapid U-turn on plans to increase national insurance contributions for the self-employed announced in the Budget raised eyebrows. Guide to the parties: Conservatives - BBC News 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z So, when it became clear last week that the repeal of Obamacare was not going to be legislative plain sailing, there was a predictable response on Wall Street: traders dumped shares. Wall Street’s love affair with Trump cools as healthcare bill sows welcome doubts 2017-03-26T04:00:00Z But as the negotiations gathered steam, it was clearly not going to be plain sailing. ‘Move fast and break things’: Trump’s healthcare failure and the backlash ahead 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z Apart from that, it has been plain sailing. Rex Tillerson needs to win battles at home before the wars abroad 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z It would not all be plain sailing, however. Britain shouldn’t get too excited by the prospect of a trade agreement with Donald Trump 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z "It would be great just to finish off the race with plain sailing, but I don't expect that," Porte added. Porte storms clear to claim Tour Down Under lead 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z But the floating futurists themselves admit it will be anything but plain sailing to realise their dream of sea-borne social experiments floating around the world. French Polynesia signs first 'floating city' deal - BBC News 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z “The market is fundamentally improving and barring a severe disruption to the world economy, it should be plain sailing from the second quarter onwards.” Dry-Bulk Shipping Owners Get Reprieve as Rates Rebound 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z His tenure as owner of the New York Observer has not been plain sailing. Jared Kushner: The quiet millionaire with Donald Trump's ear - BBC News 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z However, it is not all plain sailing for female Muslim entrepreneurs. The rise of the Muslim female entrepreneur - BBC News 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z Not to paint it in too purple prose: It wasn’t all plain sailing. Inside the Elaborate World of Gucci’s Shows 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Yet Mrs May is less complacent, acknowledging that it will not be “plain sailing” for the economy. So what will Brexit really mean? 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Prime Minister Theresa May, in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corp. aired Sunday, warned that extricating the U.K. from the EU won’t be “plain sailing,” despite the recent run of decent data. Sterling Gains as U.K. Services Data Allay Brexit Fears 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Ahead of the G20 summit with world leaders in China, May told BBC that Brexit would not be “plain sailing” for the country, despite positive economic figures in the months since the referendum. U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Says Brexit Could Bring 'Difficult Times' 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z She told the Andrew Marr Show in an interview broadcast Sunday that not all would be "plain sailing" as Britain withdraws from the 28-nation bloc. May warns of 'difficult times' as UK prepares to exit the EU 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z She told the Andrew Marr Show in an interview broadcast Sunday that not all would be “plain sailing” as Britain withdraws from the 28-nation bloc. May warns of 'difficult times' as UK prepares to exit the EU 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z Speaking to the Andrew Marr Show - in her first major interview since taking office - Mrs May warned Brexit would not be "plain sailing" for the UK. Brexit will bring some 'difficult time' - Theresa May - BBC News 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z It's not all plain sailing for daigou, back home or in Australia. Never mind the Gucci, here's the fish oil: China's shopping army reboots Australia retail 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z It wasn't all plain sailing once they were on the road, however. Babies, backpacking and blogs: Adventures on maternity leave and beyond - BBC News 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z It was there that she got her big break as a stuntwoman, but although her reputation soon spread throughout Bollywood, it was not plain sailing. I ran away from my husband and became a stuntwoman - BBC News 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z Tony Blair has spoken of the nerves he felt as prime minister ahead of the weekly session but when he was leader of the opposition, he often made it look like plain sailing. Watch: Past leaders make their PMQs debut - BBC News 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z “It is clear that markets are volatile, there are some companies considering their investments and we know this is going to be far from plain sailing,” Mr. Cameron said. U.K. Preparing Groundwork for ‘Brexit,’ Says David Cameron 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z “It will not be plain sailing in the days ahead, but let me be clear: you should not underestimate our resolve,” he said. Political Turmoil But Calmer Markets Greet Post-Brexit U.K. 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z Even some who chose Brexit said it would not be plain sailing. Divided Britons in shock after EU vote 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z But even if that proves to be the case, it won’t all be plain sailing. Brexit: The Only Question Markets Care About for Now 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z Apart from the obvious challenge of luring customers, it won't necessarily be plain sailing for Amazon. Amazon: Is fast delivery a fresh enough idea to tempt customers? - BBC News 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z The outlook for markets might be grim if “Brexit” occurred; but even a vote to remain might not be plain sailing for investors. As Brexit Vote Looms, is the BOE Rate Clock Still Ticking? 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z "However, it has not been plain sailing and we have had problems that we are working hard to solve. "We have rivals breathing down our necks who are relentless in their chase. Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver confident he can catch Nico Rosberg 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z Patching up the hull doesn’t guarantee plain sailing. Steeled: ArcelorMittal’s Latest Capital Call 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z It has not all been plain sailing for IS. The next front against Islamic State 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z From thereon in, it should all be plain sailing and good dental health, right? Bahamian authorities shut down Lenny Kravitz's dental practice 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z Perhaps because it hasn't been plain sailing to get to this point. Why the boss of Lush likes to get up people's noses - BBC News 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z But introducing shoppers and retailers to the idea of a landmark shopping centre in Essex was not all plain sailing. Lakeside: How a 'white stiletto' shopping centre defied doubters - BBC News 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Though it wasn’t all plain sailing for them that season. A brief guide to … the history behind Manchester United and Arsenal's rivalry 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z Pellegrini and his players, after a month of plain sailing, are suddenly looking at back-to-back defeats. Manchester City stunned as West Ham put end to their perfect start 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z But that doesn't mean it will be all plain sailing from here. Australian PM Tony Abbott ousted by Malcolm Turnbull - BBC News 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z But it's not all "plain sailing" says Mr Clark, who works at least 12 hours a day. The business owners who are constantly on the move - BBC News 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z Howeve,r joining such a well known band was not plain sailing for the newcomer. Open Auditions: the way to fame and fortune? - BBC News 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z But it wasn't all plain sailing for Helmsley's beloved dog, who had to be flown by private jet to an undisclosed location in Florida after reportedly receiving death threats. The who's who of battles for wills, bodies and legacies - BBC News 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z But Mr Spencer added: "However, it's not all plain sailing and possible risks around a weak government and an EU referendum remain. " Item Club predicts UK economic growth of 2.8% this year 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z That is not to say, however, that all is plain sailing for Netanyahu, 65, as he prepares for a fourth term in office. Little Risk of U.S. Pulling Away From Israel Despite Rhetoric 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z And once you've driven a tank, getting behind the wheel of a bus is probably plain sailing. When were PMs banned from driving? 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z Yet as a young businesswoman in India, she says it hasn't always been plain sailing. India's 'macaroon queen' 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z "We expected this test to be tricky -- and the next two days probably won’t be plain sailing, either," the Briton said in a team release. No real worries for McLaren, says Button 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z It was not plain sailing at the start. Egypt seeks to build confidence with second Suez Canal 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z But there are two reasons why that is unlikely to be plain sailing. Wintry feel to US politics in 2015 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z It has not been plain sailing for Ian Walker’s Abu Dhabi crew either. Chinese pace-setters break rudder, lose Volvo race lead 2014-10-18T04:00:00Z If the lag is less than six months, the investment is likely to be plain sailing. NetAppVoice: 6 Ways To Cloud Nirvana (or: IT ROI ASAP) 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z Mr Chon puts his success down to hard work, but it wasn't all plain sailing. The North Korean ex-pat entrepreneurs 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z "But it's not all plain sailing for the corporate sector." UK firms' risk appetite picks up even as election looms: Deloitte 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z It's an understatement to say it hasn't all been plain sailing. Duncan Smith: Ready to sail into sunset? 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z It's not all plain sailing for the Dane. On the frontline in Syria: the Danish gangster who turned jihadi 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z But, it is not all plain sailing for Brazil, there are anti World Cup protests across the country over the cost of staging the contest, and there are also falling attendances for domestic football. Will World Cup revive Brazil's fortunes? 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z It is by no means all plain sailing for the Tories in Torbay, however. With Tory spirits rising, is an outright general election victory finally in sight? 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z However, Fowler said it had not been all plain sailing under Harmon's tutelage. Title chasing Fowler salutes Harmon and Mickelson 2014-04-12T22:48:21Z "It is still going to be far from plain sailing for the euro zone in 2014 as a number of significant growth constraints remain," said Howard Archer, chief European economist at IHS. Stronger-than-expected Germany and France nudge up euro zone growth 2014-02-14T12:53:06Z But it is not all plain sailing for Dieudonne on social media. Fans flock to French comic Dieudonne on social media 2014-01-10T16:58:47Z They will win the series, but it will not be plain sailing. 'Ashes tour games vital for England' 2013-10-30T10:23:04Z But it will not be plain sailing for Osborne between now and the general election in 2015. George Osborne recovers his swagger with economy on the mend 2013-07-25T13:58:15Z Yet, it is not plain sailing for those trying to ensure African traditions continue to be observed. Letter from Africa: Taking on tradition 2013-07-23T12:52:09Z But it hasn't all been plain sailing for the business. 2,000 Sports Direct staff to receive £100,000 bonus after record profits 2013-07-18T21:17:07Z It was far from plain sailing for the Scot as he teetered on the brink of handing back his advantage several times, but he held on to level after one hour and 33 minutes. Murray wins to set up Djokovic final 2013-07-05T20:41:45Z I don't think any of us expected it was going to be plain sailing today, but there were some pretty brutal crashes in the final there. Contador down as Kittel wins chaotic Tour start 2013-06-30T01:03:45Z Although we have had an extremely successful year, it hasn't all been plain sailing. How to launch a new product, from marketing to social media 2013-06-11T07:00:00Z It hasn't all been plain sailing for British manufacturers, but they've risen to the challenge. Confidence in the manufacturing industry is rising – with good reason 2013-06-04T07:00:00Z A career in comedy is never plain sailing and very few acts will make anything approaching McIntryre's millions. Foreign comedians stand up for the UK 2013-05-20T23:34:00Z It’s not all plain sailing as there are issues around the number of device configurations. Android's Foundation is Built On A Bed Of Gingerbread and Ice Cream With Latest OS Numbers 2013-02-09T01:06:46Z But it is not all plain sailing for Merkel, Europe's most powerful politician. Support for Merkel rival Steinbrueck tumbles in poll 2013-01-09T15:38:23Z However, that does not mean it will be plain sailing for the NHS this winter. Can the NHS cope with winter? 2012-12-18T12:52:26Z Not that it was plain sailing for him on the field. Jonny Wilkinson sees hope for England after helping Toulon beat Sale 2012-12-09T23:00:01Z Varnish won through two matches to one but it was not plain sailing. Becky James and Jess Varnish begin battle to secure Rio Olympic place 2012-11-17T22:37:35Z But, setting up a company in India is anything but plain sailing, he says stressing that his first few attempts at business in India failed. India dream lures migrants' children 2012-10-21T22:52:42Z It was not all plain sailing for Ulster, though, who lost Stephen Ferrisbefore the game with a back injury. Ulster 41-17 Castres 2012-10-12T22:22:25Z Of course, the collapse this week of the BAE Systems/EADS merger plan shows defence deals are not exactly plain sailing. Chemring gets extension to allow bid talks with US group Carlyle to continue 2012-10-12T10:23:27Z Yet early on it was largely plain sailing for Murray with two breaks giving him the opening set and Wawrinka wasting the opportunities which came his way. Murray battles into semi-finals 2012-10-05T07:46:49Z He was then made Tory vice-chairman but as deputy political editor of The Times Sam Coates recalls, it wasn't all plain sailing. Tory chairman is related to punk legend 2012-09-11T00:39:20Z "Now is the time to be aware that this season is not going to be plain sailing," said Hughes afterwards. Swansea's hammering of QPR shows depth of task ahead for Mark Hughes 2012-08-19T22:00:01Z From there it was mostly plain sailing for the favorite. Table Tennis: Zhang takes gold for dominant China 2012-08-02T18:36:56Z Of course the recovery, as Chamberlain was forced to admit, was not all plain sailing. UK recession: have we heard it all before? 2012-07-25T10:10:44Z But Wimbledon 2012 was not all plain sailing for the former Rugby Football League chairman, who is also staying on as Sport England chairman until a replacement is found. Richard Lewis happy with an 'outstanding' two weeks of Wimbledon 2012-07-09T19:33:35Z It has not always been plain sailing for the athlete whose father Daniel was the first Maasai to compete at the Olympics and won a relay silver in Mexico City in 1968. Humble Rudisha ready to light up London track 2012-06-12T20:11:23Z "But I'm not naive enough to think it will all be plain sailing," he said. Euro 2012: Roy Hodgson does not fear backlash over Rio Ferdinand 2012-06-09T22:00:04Z You had thought it was all plain sailing: it looked so easy. Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z "Then," thought she, "all might be plain sailing before me." The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Here is no plain sailing; the skipper must be sure of the way—or choose it gingerly: else the hidden rock will inevitably “pick him up.” Dr. Grenfell's Parish The Deep Sea Fisherman 2012-03-15T02:00:30.867Z It was a good plan, little woman; and it would have been plain sailing if only we had remembered that the girl was Hargreave's daughter. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z Oh!" he cried, "now it is all plain sailing for me. A Desperate Voyage 2012-03-11T03:00:11.030Z "It hasn't been plain sailing getting farmers on board," said Ms Ribeiro. Portugal wolves' return boosts guard dog breeds 2012-02-12T15:00:38Z But the Fourth Crusade was not to be plain sailing to Egypt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" 2012-01-22T03:00:24.397Z After their noteworthy adventures with pirates and slavers, there had been many hours of plain sailing, in company with the rescued Santa Teresa. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z A Japanese officer, who spoke English fluently, was able to confirm this statement by my interpreted account, and thenceforward all was plain sailing. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z Life is not all plain sailing over sunlit seas, for by-and-by the clouds bank up, storms come on, and the good ship has to do battle with wind and wave. From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New 2011-12-13T03:00:26.557Z "It's all plain sailing now," he remarked approvingly; and sallying out into the street, we regained the quay. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z The drawing up of the letter of remonstrance at Fulda is said not to have been such plain sailing. Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z Thence it was all plain sailing, and at 1 P.M. we gained the summit. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z When the boy had gone, Alie turned the conversation into another channel, and after that all was plain sailing once more. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z But it wasn't all plain sailing for the Premier League holders. City and United claim first wins 2011-10-19T05:50:03Z It was all plain sailing till we were within a few hundred miles of the Bermudas, when a heavy gale caused the main topmast of the Golden Hope to spring. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Remember, Tom, I don’t for a moment suppose that it will be all plain sailing—quite the contrary! The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z It was all plain sailing when the Doctor himself was in the chair. From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days 2011-10-10T02:00:19.987Z Hitherto he has had plain sailing, municipally speaking. Search-Light Letters 2011-10-06T02:00:43.957Z We came out in the San Joaquin Valley with plenty of ceiling, and it was plain sailing from there on. Test Pilot 2011-09-21T02:00:37.513Z All would have been plain sailing, and he could have asked Leonie with a clear conscience to share his new-found honors and wealth. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z If she won—if she won!—there would be plain sailing in the domestic waters of the Morses’ life—and that had come to mean a great deal to the girl. The Girls of Central High on the Stage The Play That Took The Prize 2011-09-05T02:00:21.083Z It will be all plain sailing now for some hours to come. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z It's mainly been plain sailing for him and now there's some rough waters, but Arsène's no quitter and he'll get the club through. Sol Campbell: 'Wenger needs to find players who won't accept failure' 2011-08-26T21:00:02Z Albert had foreseen that his married life would not be all plain sailing; but he had by no means realised the gravity and the complication of the difficulties which he would have to face. Queen Victoria 2011-08-23T02:00:32.007Z Once that was done, all was plain sailing. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z You won't be surprised to hear that his engagement was not all plain sailing. The Red Room 2011-08-13T02:00:26.943Z Even then, however, it is not all plain sailing. 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 From that time all has been comparatively plain sailing. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z All is now plain sailing until you arrive at the incident of the newspaper. Magic In which are given clear and concise explanations of all the well-known illusions as well as many new ones. 2011-07-10T02:00:22.253Z It probably had never occurred to any one of us to doubt that when we arrived there it would be all plain sailing for us. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z I wish the rest of the journey was as plain sailing. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z I’m by no means sure that Arthur will find it all plain sailing. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z “It seems to me to be plain sailing; but no doubt a nearer view would open up reefs and difficulties.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z "This suggests the vote on the austerity package next week will not be plain sailing," Burrowes said. Asia Rises on Greece Progress 2011-06-24T01:55:18Z The next event was our christening, and this was not all plain sailing. Autobiography of an Electron Wherein the Scientific Ideas of the Present Time Are Explained in an Interesting and Novel Fashion 2011-06-19T02:00:25.633Z From then on it was plain sailing, even if he seemed reluctant to sharpen up his volleys. Holder Querrey makes smooth start at Queen's 2011-06-06T19:27:53Z This year had not all been plain sailing though. Nadal's grip on title and Federer tightens 2011-06-06T06:25:43Z But while Gordon's smile was one of genuine admiration, his father's still savored of that irony which warned the younger that all was by no means plain sailing yet. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z There we will leave him, and see what had befallen Sid; for his adventures were more exciting than Hugh's, though all seemed plain sailing when he started. Spinning-Wheel Stories 2011-05-28T02:00:23.707Z "It is tense on site, it's quite tough, hard work, not plain sailing and you're putting yourself up to be criticised." Flower Power 2011-05-23T00:52:25Z It is plain sailing for the judges this time. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z For this first week had not been all plain sailing. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z That, of course, is plain sailing imprisonment for debt. The Law and the Poor 2011-05-07T02:00:30.390Z "It isn't all such plain sailing, May," she answered slowly. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 2 2011-04-26T02:00:28.200Z If you don't want anything more difficult than that, it'll all be plain sailing."--"Ah, An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. I (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:00:43.727Z However, it may not all be plain sailing, our correspondent adds. Nato 'failing civilians in Libya' 2011-04-05T21:53:26Z Ton up for the Aussies, but this isn't plain sailing by any means. World Cup day 29 as it happened 2011-03-19T03:08:21Z Crossing the river by swimming, we moved north again, and soon hit off Daud's old track, after which all was plain sailing. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z It was not, however, all plain sailing for the 1999, 2003 and 2007 winners, especially as they had to contend with a whirlwind Canadian start after the minnows won the toss and decided to bat. Aussies overwhelm minnows Canada 2011-03-16T17:38:55Z If you be not afraid to gallop and the hounds run on, you will probably find it plain sailing till they check. Riding Recollections, 5th ed. 2011-03-10T03:00:52.223Z It was all plain sailing enough, but it didn't turn out so simple as it looked. The Man Without a Memory 2011-03-09T03:00:45.963Z Well, after that all was plain sailing enough. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z But he contrived to retail the legend by throwing utter discredit on it, and the rest was plain sailing. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z He had some crew of principles; but they were not able-bodied, having slept for the most part through the plain sailing of his life. A Practical Novelist 2011-02-19T03:01:38.957Z So it was not going to be such plain sailing after all. A Woman's Burden 2011-02-13T03:00:21.253Z So far, all was plain sailing; for, though I was soundly ducked by this time, there was no particular difficulty in making these observations. The Niagara River 2011-02-08T03:00:09.703Z If they still have a good lead at the top after that, it should be plain sailing. Rio Ferdinand's injury exposes fault line in Manchester United 2011-02-07T07:01:00Z That is not to suggest it was all plain sailing. Green Bay 31-25 Pittsburgh 2011-02-07T03:43:45Z For of course Frieda had not yet been touched by any of life's hard realities, and since her sister's recovery from her accident her way had been fairly plain sailing. The Ranch Girls at Home Again 2011-01-13T03:01:04.363Z “I am not sure it is going to be all plain sailing in China,” says Bolton, whose fund’s share price climbed 16.3 percent from its inception to Jan. 7. Eclectica’s Hendry Turns Greece Profit Into China Failure Wager 2011-01-10T00:07:20Z Shortly after that we lost Shelton Martis through injury and it looked like it was going to be a long afternoon but it turned out to be plain sailing. Championship Verdict: The Observer fans' network on Saturday's matches 2011-01-01T22:01:01Z But it has not all been plain sailing on the markets. Golden goodbyes, silver linings, bankers' cash and Icelandic ash 2010-12-31T07:00:03Z With fair competition in the future he saw plain sailing ahead. The Boss of Wind River 2010-12-30T03:00:28.770Z So you are going to quit just because things at the mine are no longer plain sailing. The Ranch Girls at Home Again 2011-01-13T03:01:04.363Z The victim of excitement is like a mariner who ventures into the edge of a whirlpool for a motion more exhilarating than plain sailing. Gamblers and Gambling 2010-12-26T03:00:19.913Z It was all plain sailing for me, at least in my official career. The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java 2010-12-24T03:00:34.823Z Thenceforward it was all plain sailing, and easy; though the steerers had a hard enough task, and required to be continuously at it. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z He was for making plain sailing of it. The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z Buying property in Scotland, however, wasn't all plain sailing. Egyptian Loot in Scotland? 2010-08-23T00:56:00Z It also has more than 16,000 savings customers and offers residential and buy-to-let mortgages. ... but it's not all plain sailing. All change for Britain's high street banks 2010-08-04T08:05:00Z It's not been plain sailing, is the point here. Slovakia v Italy - live! 2010-06-24T13:07:00Z Thenceforth it was all plain sailing, the track easily distinguishable, in places as if a steam-plough had passed along turning up the soil. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z Not plain sailing Cruising off the coast in a sleek white motor boat called Bring it on, marketing executive Trevor Tshuma acknowledged that not every business was going to benefit from the World Cup. Countdown begins 2010-03-01T22:28:00Z And yet it is not all plain sailing for Republicans. Upward and rightward 2010-02-22T05:35:00Z America's Cup finances not plain sailing By Bill Wilson Business reporter, BBC News After years of legal wrangling the America' Cup sailing race is poised to get under way this week in Valencia. 2010-02-10T00:29:00Z Of longer standing was Nona Davis's romance, which had not been of such plain sailing. The Red Cross Girls with Pershing to Victory It must not be supposed, however, that Goldoni, although he had now reached the apex of success and fame, was to find his course one of plain sailing. The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern After this all was plain sailing for the boys. The Auto Boys' Vacation After that it was plain sailing until they came to the curtain. The Crimson Sweater By the way, Mr. Ballard, you may not find it all plain sailing up yonder. The King of Arcadia I am sure the river, which Vangelt told me of, cannot be above fifteen miles off at the outside, and when we are once there, it is all, comparatively speaking, plain sailing. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa It was all such immensely plain sailing, all so pre-eminently above-board, in its unmitigated cunning. The Great Miss Driver If we only knew the origin of the prohibition to marry within the family name all would be plain sailing. Custom and Myth New Edition "Eureka!" exclaimed Tom, as this welcome sight met their eyes, "it will be plain sailing from now on, and we ought to be able to get somewhere." Bert Wilson at Panama It is true that I was, but it would be wrong to conclude that the writing of a novel has been plain sailing with me ever since. My First Book: the experiences of Walter Besant, James Payn, W. Clark Russell, Grant Allen, Hall Caine, George R. Sims, Rudyard Kipling, A. Conan Doyle, M.E. Braddon, F.W. Robinson, H. Rider Haggard, R.M. Ballantyne, I. Zangwill, Morley Roberts, David Christie Murray, Marie Corelli, Jerome K. Jerome, John Strange Winter, Bret Harte, "Q.", Robert Buchanan, Robert Louis Stevenson, with an introduction by Jerome K. Jerome. But now it was all plain sailing, and Fix was not there to interfere with him. Round the World in Eighty Days Once past the window all is plain sailing again. The Children of Westminster Abbey Studies in English History Now all’s plain sailing, and I prophesies complete success. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War “It’s a nasty crossing, I own; but it’s all plain sailing now, apparently.” Tales of South Africa But it was not all plain sailing yet. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History There was a high wall round this garden, and I had a job to get over it, but once on the other side it was all plain sailing. The Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen Of course he was not really sorry at all that the Princess Zouroff was well out of the way; it was now all plain sailing. The Intriguers Her affair with Jim had not of late been plain sailing. Dorothy's Tour As the wounded bird was to windward of the dog, the course to follow was obvious,—it was plain sailing; but the case would have varied greatly if the dog had been to windward. The Dog It must not be supposed that we had only plain sailing. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War If only Miss Jones would have the inspiration to go to Berlin or to Stuttgart, or to Halifax, the road to Grover’s affections would be comparatively plain sailing. Stories by American Authors, Volume 10 It all seemed such plain sailing in the middle of the night, and it turned out not quite so easy as I thought it would be. When Ghost Meets Ghost A week or two when I return, and then it will be plain sailing. The Fate of Felix Brand With this exception it was plain sailing, for the officers did the work quickly, and were not painfully suspicious. The Truth About America But for the time it was all, as most things were with Moore, plain sailing. Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 One more mine-crater to negotiate; then all would be plain sailing. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. Nor did Gosford find it plain sailing with all the French Canadians. The 'Patriotes' of '37 A Chronicle of the Lower Canada Rebellion The junction of Brown, Cartier, and Macdonald in Canada ensured for them comparatively plain sailing. The Fathers of Confederation A Chronicle of the Birth of the Dominion "Mr. Cara, don't you think you had best make it plain sailing for everybody, and let me draw up a declaration?" The Paliser case An actual case will show that the discovery of murder by the doctor and analyst is not always plain sailing. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 But ’twas all plain sailing afterwards––a sober, cheerful guardian, restless to be off to Twist Tickle. The Cruise of the Shining Light I once found it so, and certainly I thought that here was plain sailing. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 "I confess," said the doctor, "that it is not plain sailing; but still, those who undertook it were prepared for such dangers, and there is no need to be surprised." The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras But it subsequently transpired that all had not been plain sailing in passing through the submarine zone. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources When danger threatened he was always far more cool and collected than when all was plain sailing. The White Lie After he reaches the road, it is all plain sailing. Harper's Young People, September 7, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Well, my boy, I don't think you'll find many big words on this paper; it's pretty plain sailing so far as it goes. Harper's Young People, August 10, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly But once their mounts were really up, the rest was plain sailing. In the Musgrave Ranges He is a bit fussy over his hobbies, but as long as you keep Charles the First out of your conversation I fancy it will be plain sailing. Lover or Friend In less than an hour they had everything below the rapids and saw plain sailing once more ahead of them. The Young Alaskans on the Trail There was nothing before," she cried, indignantly, "it was all plain sailing before. The Marriage of Elinor Miss Dilly had no troubles or darkness to clear away now; the Bible was plain sailing to her; but she could never spread her sails too soon or too full for that navigation. Say and Seal, Volume II The judge was duly elated; now it was plain sailing, indeed! The Third Degree A Narrative of Metropolitan Life I am thinking that the father of the Prodigal Son did not find it all such plain sailing after the feast was over, and he had time to look into things more closely. Lover or Friend Now we will consider those putts in which it is not all plain sailing from the place where the ball lies to the hole. The Complete Golfer "Just remember that with this man everything will be plain sailing, and that without him Massie may get the best of us, and I am confident you will bring him back with you." Ralph Gurney's Oil Speculation He was not in the least sure that his case would be plain sailing. Juggernaut "You mean it must have been pretty plain sailing with me?" said Henderson. The Twelfth Hour I wish, Betty, you would get him once more into plain sailing.” A Sailor of King George For the present everything was absolutely plain sailing. The Slave of Silence Don’t think life plain sailing; There’s danger of failing, Though bright seem the future to be; But honor and labor, And truth to your neighbor, Will bear you safe over life’s sea. Golden Days for Boys and Girls Volume VIII, No 25: May 21, 1887 I invented a breakdown in my health, and everything is plain sailing. The Explorer Now I see how the land lies," he said, "it's all plain sailing. The Hero He reached the car unhindered and breathed a sigh of relief; the rest would be plain sailing. Across the Mesa In comparison the country school has the plainest of plain sailing. The New Education A Review of Progressive Educational Movements of the Day (1915) “We may not have such plain sailing at Kingston,” said the engineer, as “The General” just grazed an inquisitive cow which showed signs of loitering on the track. Chasing an Iron Horse Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War If we can only tide over the next year or two we shall get into plain sailing, and I suppose it will all right then. Tom Brown at Oxford That is not easy to say, James: it can hardly be plain sailing. A Pessimist In Theory and Practice It seems plain sailing, and needs not a pilot.' Saronia A Romance of Ancient Ephesus And with the women it's also plain sailing. The First Distiller Once upon the shed all seemed plain sailing, but the shed was somewhat like the mountains Moses climbed so wearily; it gave her a glimpse of the promised land without permitting her to enter it. Caps and Capers A Story of Boarding-School Life Fair orders and plain sailing," replied Captain York, bringing his fist down on the table with emphasis; "not running after war-ships that could blow us out of the water without thinking of it. The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea Just walk straight along this drift about three hundred feet—it’s all plain sailing—and you’ll find Tom Connor at work there. The Boys of Crawford's Basin The Story of a Mountain Ranch in the Early Days of Colorado By the brief glimpse which Plunger had given him of the life at Garside, he could see that it was not all plain sailing. The Hero of Garside School All seemed plain sailing but, as the result showed, the battle for confederation had yet to be fought, and it was won only after a long and doubtful struggle. Wilmot and Tilley But a few days before and life had been all plain sailing, now there was little else but trouble and confusion. A Coin of Edward VII A Detective Story The United States had plain sailing; so far as the letter went, the Decrees were revoked, conditional on her executing the law of May 1. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 To their reawakened spirits the matter was the plainest of plain sailing. Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea With this range of kopjes in our possession, the rest was plain sailing, and we marched on to the hill on which the larger part of General Barton's force was posted. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland And I must confess that if it were perfectly plain sailing and you could plant out all these nut trees and have them grow like fury, it would not be much fun. Northern Nut Growers Association, Report of the Proceedings at the Seventh Annual Meeting Washington, D. C. September 8 and 9, 1916. Having charted his course, the rest was plain sailing. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science After a while he discovered the light on Negro Island, and it was all plain sailing to him. Little Bobtail or The Wreck of the Penobscot. If he could reach and crush Thomas's force before the others could come up, he felt the remainder of the campaign would be comparatively plain sailing. An Undivided Union She had a very busy winter and, of course, it was not all plain sailing. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 A soldier's wind is one which comes square on the beam, and so makes equally plain sailing out and back again. All Afloat A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways "Ah, well, my life as you know, was otherwise filled up," said Sir William, with a sigh; "but in that case the Imperialists perhaps might not have found everything such plain sailing." The Arbiter A Novel It was plain sailing, and in the middle of the night the Blanchita was anchored in the river in front of the kampon. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics Then we get to the male characters, and there it is comparatively plain sailing; and would be pleasant sailing enough but for the hideousness of certain portions of the modern male attire. The History of "Punch" But I renew it with a reverence for them; since my own happiness was plain sailing enough, obvious, incontestable, whilst theirs is nobler, and rises to a higher plane. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance After that it was plain sailing—or punting. The Parthenon By Way Of Papendrecht It is all quite plain sailing for you, you with whom everything succeeds, you who are young and have your life before you. The Arbiter A Novel He proceeded up to latitude 82 degrees 16 minutes North; but here the Polaris was beset in the ice at last; hitherto all had been plain sailing. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold And here it may be added that all was not plain sailing between Leech and Punch at the commencement; for soon after he resumed work he struck for higher terms. The History of "Punch" This is plain sailing, sir; and the Skylark's best point is on the wind. The Yacht Club or The Young Boat-Builder The rest’ll be all plain sailing, and I’ll be alongside you on the right side of the glass in two shakes of a lamb’s tail. A Chinese Command A Story of Adventure in Eastern Seas A settler’s life in a new country is not all plain sailing, as we were to find—though in many instances it may be somewhat monotonous. Peter Biddulph The Story of an Australian Settler But missionary Finley was too familiar with the people of the West, and too well versed in woodcraft, to feel over-confidence, or to believe that it was plain sailing into the haven of absolute safety. The Phantom of the River She mustn't expect plain sailing all the time she warned her. Elsie Marley, Honey The race was plain sailing, with a free wind nearly all the way, and there was not much room for the exercise of superior skill in handling the craft. The Yacht Club or The Young Boat-Builder That made plain sailing indeed for the puzzle worker. Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman As this was all very plain sailing, Janet saw that she would be quite free to come and go, and she had been quick to turn this arrangement to the lambs' advantage. The Wrong Woman Well, I felt as if I had won many bets, and was only twenty, and that the course before me was all plain sailing. We Three “We must not expect to have it all plain sailing in these seas,” replied Karlsefin; “but the dark days will make the bright ones seem all the brighter.” The Norsemen in the West It is a common mistake to suppose that a man has only to repent of his evil deeds, and that thenceforth all will be plain sailing. The Lifeboat Brighteyes found that it was not all plain sailing when she had mingled with her friends in the camp. The Prairie Chief We have passed over the first three weeks of the voyage rapidly, but it must not be supposed that therefore it was all plain sailing. The Pioneers So far all was plain sailing, in anticipation; but now came the more complicated part of the arrangement. Uncle Rutherford's Nieces A Story for Girls The only thing to be discovered now was if the young athlete's emotions were at the same ebb, and then what was there against plain sailing to the happy port where honeymoons are spent? Some Everyday Folk and Dawn If this can in any way be secured, all else is comparatively plain sailing. Papers on Health This was all plain sailing; but the case was now quite different. The King's Own The captain of the Indyman was a rum old-fashioned codger, all for plain sailing and old ways—I shouldn't say overmuch of a smart seaman. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 1, August 1850 of Literature, Science and Art. There was, indeed, as may be supposed, very little plain sailing; but then we had time enough to talk when we were encamped. Twice Lost It was not always plain sailing with me. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days Didn't I warn you not to expect plain sailing?" she continued with a knowing look; "and Ada Irvine is a perfect hurricane. Aunt Judith The Story of a Loving Life “We have had all plain sailing so far.” Fire Island Being the Adventures of Uncertain Naturalists in an Unknown Track Now, the next is the most difficult part of the work--once we get you through this passage, it will be plain sailing. On the Irrawaddy A Story of the First Burmese War This he knew would bring him back to the high road, and that was comparatively plain sailing. The Carbonels She won’t find it plain sailing looking after a big house like that. More about Pixie Fortunately, the most arduous part of the transportation was now accomplished, the remainder being “all plain sailing,” as Eric said. Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes Give me one of the old sort, where everything was really plain sailing and one hadn’t to dive down here and climb up there to get for’ard or aft!” Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel So far, all was plain sailing:—now, came the tug of war. She and I, Volume 2 A Love Story. A Life History. This is all plain sailing, with correct latitude and longitude to go by! The Wreck of the Nancy Bell Cast Away on Kerguelen Land It is all plain sailing; there are no obstacles in our way; and if we have to grope slowly along, still the marvellous sight we have seen is well worth so trifling a penalty. The Pirate Island A Story of the South Pacific And now, having arrived at a clear understanding as to what we are about to do, I think it is all plain sailing up to the time of our arrival in those lagoons. The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba And when once you’re in the road, turn to the left, and it’s all plain sailing for the rest of the way right into the town. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War The scramble over the loose rocks at the top onto the cairn was not altogether plain sailing. A Dog with a Bad Name There would be plain sailing now to the head of the Canyon of Desolation. A Canyon Voyage The Narrative of the Second Powell Expedition down the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming, and the Explorations on Land, in the Years 1871 and 1872 While the ebb lasts, and this breeze stands, we shall have plain sailing; the difficulty will come on the flood, or with a shift of wind. The Two Admirals It was plain sailing for a few minutes. Two Boys in Wyoming A Tale of Adventure (Northwest Series, No. 3) That it was not all plain sailing on a summer day may be inferred from one incident. Vikings of the Pacific The Adventures of the Explorers who Came from the West, Eastward Forrester evidently thought, as Percy did, that in that quarter everything was plain sailing. A Dog with a Bad Name Somehow, though, I had fancied that when we had seen them through the scarlet fever and landed them in college, it would be plain sailing. The Opinions of a Philosopher You must make up your minds, lads, that it is not to be all plain sailing, and that we may have hardships and trials to meet with; but no true sailor shrinks from these. By Right of Conquest Or, With Cortez in Mexico Pretty fair rubbish I must have started with, too: but by and by I slipped into my own election speech and after that it was pretty plain sailing. Foe-Farrell The treacherous weather predicted of the bay might be upon them soon, though as yet it had been "all plain sailing," as the captain observed. All Aboard A Story for Girls As long as one kept to the timber with him it was plain sailing, but strike a town and it meant a week's delay in sobering that guide up. Then I'll Come Back to You His course is by no means plain sailing. Twentieth Century Negro Literature Or, A Cyclopedia of Thought on the Vital Topics Relating to the American Negro It was all plain sailing; and he plucked the ripe fruit. Lectures on Modern history But the Tallahatchie was in a position where it was plain sailing now, and her future troubles would all come from the blockaders. A Victorious Union "Of course I know it won't all be plain sailing, and that the Sixth need a great deal of sticking up to over many matters." A Popular Schoolgirl You know the first few miles at this end afford pretty plain sailing. Then I'll Come Back to You After that, it was all plain sailing, and the money you lowered to me was much more than sufficient for all the other things. In the Irish Brigade A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain I had scored the crucial point and felt, now my supreme difficulty had been subjugated so conclusively, that all was plain sailing. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben I don't imagine it's all going to be plain sailing. Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College Apparently all is not even yet plain sailing in Greece. At Ypres with Best-Dunkley "It looks as though everything were going to be plain sailing this year," said Jessica. Grace Harlowe's Junior Year at High School Or, Fast Friends in the Sororities It was all plain sailing and perfectly easy. Observations of an Orderly Some Glimpses of Life and Work in an English War Hospital I don't mean that we shall always have plain sailing. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II But all was not plain sailing for the Prince, who was still regarded, if not with dislike, at any rate with some mistrust, as being a foreigner. Queen Victoria If the artillery fails to achieve exactly what the General orders the infantry is foredoomed to failure; and, conversely, if the artillery is successful the infantry ought to have things all plain sailing. At Ypres with Best-Dunkley The parties who accomplished the descent had now some fine plain sailing for their trouble. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour Then it will be plain sailing all the rest of the way. The Land of Mystery It was plain sailing from that moment, and I hastened to write to the Adjutant of the said Barracks to obtain full particulars. Fanny Goes to War After this 'twas plain sailing, though I had never been into that port before. World's War Events Volume 3 Beginning with the departure of the first American destroyers for service abroad in April, 1917, and closing with the treaties of peace in 1919. I confess that it is the hardest thing of all to understand why it is allowed; but if you expect all to be plain sailing up here, you are mistaken. The Child of the Dawn After that is all plain sailing, and Jane Carter and I can manage very well for ourselves. Clover It was plain sailing for three hundred leagues from the Amazon, from whose majestic volume the little party of explorers had turned southward more than a month before. The Land of Mystery Your case is just what the first case of a young lawyer should be—plain sailing, law distinctly on your side, dash of sentiment, domestic affections, and all that, and certain success at the end. Ishmael Or, In the Depths The mariner of these days has literally plain sailing in comparison with his forbears of one hundred and fifty years ago. American Merchant Ships and Sailors Then we resumed our quick gait, and, for some little time, all appeared to be plain sailing again. St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 4, February 1878 Here was plain sailing; he knew what he wanted to do, and went at it without hesitation. Beethoven "I thought it was fairly plain sailing," she said. The Keeper of the Door In Australia it would have been plain sailing. The Life of Froude It seems to me all plain sailing enough. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales Debate on its provisions developed that it was not to have entirely plain sailing, though the majority recorded in its favor on the first and second readings was large. Unleavened Bread All was not plain sailing for Ruth in either her studies or in the writing of the scenario for "The Heart of a Schoolgirl." Ruth Fielding in Moving Pictures Or, Helping the Dormitory Fund Business remained good, but all was not plain sailing for the young shipmaster. Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod It was not all plain sailing as subsequent events prove; yet in "Betty Gordon at Boarding School," the fourth volume of the series, Betty had many; pleasant adventures as well as school trials. Betty Gordon at Mountain Camp Many of the rocks upon which he splits are down in no chart, and lie in the track of what seems to him perfectly plain sailing. Principles of Home Decoration With Practical Examples "I had hoped that it would be plain sailing, from now on," declared Bartley. Partners of Chance If we only knew the origin of the prohibition to marry within the family name all would be plain sailing. Custom and Myth Cruise straight across the bog, mark your track by the bushes as you go 'long, don't get into the woods at all, and 'twill be plain sailing. Camp and Trail A Story of the Maine Woods "Well," I admitted, "all that seems plain sailing." Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts It all seemed easy enough and plain sailing. Mr. Isaacs Of course, if Browne were so foolish as to put in the defence that Hubert really existed, the case would be plain sailing. True Stories of Crime From the District Attorney's Office But, although they worked so tirelessly and earnestly, it was not all plain sailing with the girl campaigners. Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work In wet weather, however, the planks float to the surface, and then of course everything is plain sailing. The First Hundred Thousand I had got into San Pablo Bay, where it was all plain sailing. Cobwebs from an Empty Skull No, if he did the translation would be plain sailing enough. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People Yet there are two circumstances which suggest that all is not such plain sailing. Cock Lane and Common-Sense Paris was much better—they could go to the theater there—because he knew it would not all be plain sailing by any means! The Reason Why "So much for plain sailing!" cried the delighted tar, slapping the breach of the gun, affectionately. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas He quickly found, however, that his wooing was not to be all "plain sailing." Love affairs of the Courts of Europe So far, then, we had plain sailing, and it continued plain and easy during the short time we stayed in Peebles. Dead Men's Money "ETIENNE" is not a stylist; a professor of syntax might conceivably be distressed by his confusion of prepositions; but apart from this detail all is plain sailing—and fighting. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 28, 1919 But the other would be all plain sailing. The Adventures of Captain Horn There may, indeed, be simpletons in the political world who dream that if only the system of government were made still more popular, all would be plain sailing. Studies in Literature To use a nautical phrase, it is all plain sailing. A Walk from London to John O'Groat's Do not think, though, it was all and always plain sailing. Crusoes of the Frozen North To be sure, for us it was all plain sailing. Virginia: the Old Dominion Hitherto she had shaped her life as easily as she could mould a biscuit, and it was all plain sailing before her. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 50, December, 1861 You will then have plain sailing down upon hearty Joe Joram's, where is to be found as snug an anchorage, for an honest trader, as at any inn in the Colonies. The Red Rover "It was all plain sailing when a fellow got on the right course," Marble answered. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" It was plain sailing for him now, and he was correspondingly elated. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest It may safely be said that a man who can command hounds in the Braydon and Swindon district will find the "shires" comparatively plain sailing. A Cotswold Village It was all plain sailing, if we had conquered; and there was an alternative in the event of failure. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." In another half hour he was progressing rapidly, and, but for an exceptional word now and again, he found it very plain sailing. Tarzan of the Apes But, of course, it is not all plain sailing, and I find the responsibilities very heavy. Allan Quatermain If I make delivery on my contract according to schedule it's plain sailing. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest And don't you run away with the idea that all will be plain sailing; nothing will be easier than getting some stuff, and nothing harder than avoiding all suspicion, as, of course, we must. The Amateur Cracksman After that it was plain sailing, though as far as I could know, there might be most anything ahead of us, and my nerves strained to the snapping-point every instant. The Land That Time Forgot I agreed to go into the scheme if it was all plain sailing and then this Caven gave me some of the details. Joe the Hotel Boy So far it had been plain sailing, and it had seemed fairly evident to go on: "I find it very difficult to answer your letter." Ann Veronica, a modern love story He may think that, with you removed definitely and permanently, all will then be plain sailing for him in that direction. The Mad King If I could tell you that, it would be plain sailing. Roderick Hudson There is not so much mystery about it as all that," said the captain, "although it isn't quite plain sailing. The Master Detective Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles When I had finished— 'It's all plain sailing now,' he cried. Wilfrid Cumbermede Our first day was all prosperous and sunshine, and what Captain Beaufort would call plain sailing. The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 2 Until that date all had been plain sailing. Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia with Some Account of the Late Emperor the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People I don't want to delude you into the belief that all is plain sailing for you. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, July 4, 1917 The man keeps a good log; works out his case like a sailing master; and proves it by alphabetic signs and logarithms, as clear as a problem in plain sailing. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale I walked down the lane gently, and was soon in Enfield Town, and by and by on the great York Road, where it was all plain sailing. The Life of John Clare For a time everything was plain sailing for the Americans at Bangletop. The Water Ghost and Others Oh, if I am to be married, that will make it plain sailing enough. The History of David Grieve He will not deceive any of us by telling us that it is all easy work and plain sailing. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark This is a clean chart and plain sailing, Mr. Pilot," returned Barnstable; "but who is to justify my moving without orders, to Captain Munson? The Pilot When once we have carried that point, then it will be plain sailing; our only regret then will be that we didn't go further into it. The Three Clerks I returned warmly, glad to find that with Edra it was all plain sailing. A Crystal Age The Nile, from Assouan to a distance of twelve miles north of Cairo, flows in a single stream"—"Well," said he, interrupting himself, "that's all plain sailing. The Companions of Jehu I never feel really comfortable till we are fairly round the South Foreland; after that it is plain sailing enough. The Treasure of the Incas This is what the lads would call plain sailing, Borroughcliffe: they are out of employment in Sunderland, and have acquaintances and relatives in Whitehaven, to whom they are going for assistance and labor. The Pilot "It is plain sailing; but in 'Medje' the piano must be part of the singer and breathe with him." In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters Inevitably, by some act or word, she will lead us to the prince," declared Mr. Grimm, "and the moment he is known to us everything becomes plain sailing. Elusive Isabel It was not plain sailing, but there is nothing that the brain cannot attain to. Clerambault The Story of an Independent Spirit During the War "No doubt it won't be all plain sailing in Washington for an old-fashioned man like me, but I believe in the American people and the men they send to Congress," slowly spoke the planter. A Gentleman from Mississippi While Walter was abroad all was pretty plain sailing. The House of Whispers It's plain sailing, so long as we can work above water, and you see we've cleared a fine berth for the craft, down to the water's edge; but, below that, 'tis blind work and slow. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers "It is the foundation upon which rest all the mysterious occurrences following, and once we have learned what the great trouble was, the rest will be plain sailing." Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville But it was not all plain sailing for J. W. Nobody bothered Marty; he was going into the ministry, and that settled that. John Wesley, Jr. The Story of an Experiment All was not plain sailing, however, as regards the progress of the "New Learning." The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 08 The Later Renaissance: from Gutenberg to the Reformation Once there he could open the window, and the rest would be plain sailing. The Head of Kay's Making it pretty plain sailing for the Roman. Average Jones And after that all would be plain sailing. The Man Upstairs and Other Stories Gee, when I think that it's all plain sailing now and no more troubles, I could dance! The Little Nugget From then on we gave up all attempts at navigation and went in for plain sailing. The Cruise of the Kawa You think that because you have been taken up by a dowager duchess everything will be plain sailing. The Head of the House of Coombe Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours. The Prince of Graustark Not that it was plain sailing by any manner of means. The Making of an American "It looks like plain sailing now," he concluded. The Silver Horde "It is all plain sailing; too plain, I fear," said he. Castle Richmond It seemed to him very plain sailing, and he set out to walk to Somerset, full of courage and hope. Helping Himself It is all plain sailing with Cousin Penelope. The Professional Aunt It's plain sailing now, boys," said Mr. Pinkerton; "this end has been worked dry, and you must return to Chicago with me. Jim Cummings Or, The Great Adams Express Robbery Still, it is not all such plain sailing for me as he perhaps thinks. The Beetle In fact, so sure had he been that everything was plain sailing, that he seemed to take it almost for granted. The Exploits of Elaine Then there was plain sailing and there were very few before them. The American Senator But she said they did, in a way, because her other children were so very plain sailing. The Professional Aunt "You are exceedingly good to make it all such plain sailing for me,—and yet … to be quite frank with you, I can't help thinking I am going on a fool's errand!" Ardath —As for this affair of Lessingham's, I have a suspicion that it may not be all such plain sailing as she supposes.' The Beetle With Aunt Elizabeth out of the way it seemed to me that we would find all plain sailing again, but how to get rid other was the awful question. The Whole Family: a Novel by Twelve Authors The rest of my way was plain sailing now. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose If I can swing the convention the rest will be plain sailing, once you start speech-making. Half a Rogue "Well, then, it will be plain sailing so long as the rest of the things last," said Pawson, handling the piece with a covetous touch. Kennedy Square Yet in this case, he felt, by intuition, that all was not plain sailing. Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo If it had been any one else," said he to himself, as he walked slowly homeward, "all would have been plain sailing. Lessons in Life, for All Who Will Read Them Once, however, this relationship is cleared up, everything is plain sailing. Laughter : an Essay on the Meaning of the Comic The best plan clearly being to clear out, the remainder being plain sailing, he beckoned, while prudently pocketing the photo, to the keeper of the shanty who didn't seem to. Ulysses This was plain sailing for Justine, and she put her whole heart into the dainty trays that went upstairs three times a day. The Treasure "The affair is not at all so plain sailing as I at first believed." Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo Canonization attained, however, all gets to be plain sailing with him. The Monikins This, to Colonel Elliot's mind, is all plain sailing, all is feasible and natural. Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy Malcolm was soon put into possession of all the Strickland bequest, and after this it was all plain sailing. Herb of Grace But with the clues, they are fairly plain sailing. Bernard Shaw's Preface to Androcles and the Lion After that it was plain sailing, and she merely had to load her ships and send them off on prosperous trips, to bring home stores of comfort for all she loved and laboured for. Jo's Boys I hope she enjoys it, but for my part I like plain sailing. The Hand of Ethelberta All that was plain sailing enough, but beyond this lay a sea of conjecture in which he found himself without helm or compass. Fennel and Rue The only thing I regretted about it, now that all seemed plain sailing, was its effect on Stuart. A Rebellious Heroine Yes; ships so richly freighted were not to be run down in one summer morning's plain sailing. Doctor Thorne It had not been all plain sailing, for Sara was a highly strung child, with the vivid imagination that is the primary cause of so much that is carelessly designated cowardice. The Hermit of Far End Even you must admit that the rest of the way is plain sailing. The Rise of Roscoe Paine These things are never plain sailing, my dear. The Last Chronicle of Barset "It will be all plain sailing for Syd, I fancy," observed Tom, getting up as if the little cricket suddenly ceased to be comfortable. An Old-Fashioned Girl If it wasn’t for the first-night business, though, all would be plain sailing.” A House-Boat on the Styx |
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