| 单词 | seaward |
| 例句 | The Men of Númenor were settled far and wide on the shores and seaward regions of the Great Lands, but for the most part they fell into evils and follies. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The endless crash of wave on rock was the only sound that ever penetrated the massive seaward walls of Storm's End, and that but faintly. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Putting on his robe of sea otter fur, he entered his canoe and was paddled seaward to the Raven. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z They circled overhead a half-dozen times in arcs that took in the entire breadth of the docks, then settled on the swells to seaward. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Then death will drift upon me from seaward, mild as air, mild as your hand, in my well-tended weariness of age, contented folk around me on our island. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Nobody ever stepped outside the hut without casting a quick look seaward. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z The strong god glittering left her as he spoke, and now her ladyship, having given heed to Zeus’s mandate, went to find Odysseus in his stone seat to seaward—tear on tear brimming his eyes. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Just then my slumber left me in a rush, my eyes opened, and I went down the seaward path. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The river with its spring tide racing seaward reflected the color with dashes of green and gray. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He picked his way to the seaward edge of the platform and stood looking down into the water. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Slumber, soft and deep like the still sleep of death, weighed on his eyes as the ship hove seaward. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Here the glacier spills abruptly over the edge of a high plateau, dropping seaward through a gap between two mountains in a phantasmagoria of shattered ice. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z There were but few lights in sight at sea, for even the coasting steamers, which usually “hug” the shore so closely, kept well to seaward, and but few fishing-boats were in sight. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Involuntarily I glanced seaward--and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away, that might have been the end of a dock. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Below the window, on one of the bastioned traces on the seaward side of the hotel, waits the big 88. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z As she gazed seaward, far off on the water she saw something floating. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The day I came of swimming age, which, to Mothers distress, Mamaji claimed was seven, he brought me down to the beach, spread his arms seaward and said, “This is my gift to you.” Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The seaward side of Storm's End perched upon a pale white cliff, the chalky stone sloping up steeply to half again the height of the massive curtain wall. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z That wall was said to be forty feet thick at its narrowest, and near eighty on the seaward face, a double course of stones with an inner core of sand and rubble. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A dream, and more than a dream, and dimmer At once and brighter than dreams that flee, The moment’s joy of the seaward swimmer Abides, remembered as truth may be. | Float, Memory 2014-05-06T13:00:33Z Its cobbled main street runs adjacent to the curve of the blue flag beach, with several tavernas on the seaward side. Favourite hidden spots in Europe: readers’ travel tips 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z With dark clouds gathering on the seaward horizon, we decide to quit harvesting and start shucking. Shell game: Off Florida’s coast, harvesting scallops is an underwater Easter egg hunt The view in the painting, an oil on canvas, is dominated by one of the ancient cannons that still guard the seaward approaches to Walmer Castle. Churchill beach painting is sold 2011-05-26T15:38:55Z Amber Dermont knew that her novel about a prep school sailor needed a title that gestured seaward. You can judge a book by its title 2013-04-01T18:27:00Z Whitman’s favorite line of Tennyson’s: “For the mighty wind arises roaring seaward and I go.” The “Sea-Salt” in Walt Whitman’s Poetry 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z The rich blues and aqueous textures of the many watery scenes suggest an islander’s seaward outlook, while the fiery, liquid reds in other pictures evoke volcanoes. Review | In the galleries: Images focus on the future of the planet 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z A push from the land side, such as heavy rainfall or high river flows, moves the balance point seaward. Climate Change Is Making Saltwater Intrusion Worse in Coastal Areas 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Though California generally owns the beach seaward from the mean high tide line, private owners can still claim beach property. Patt Morrison: The naked truth about L.A.'s swanky private clubs 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Antarctic ice shelves are the seaward extension of the world’s largest army of glaciers, and provide a stabilizing function. Floating ice around Antarctica just hit a record low 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z The little cottage is safer, as it happens, than the architectural marvels perched on the rocky seaward verges of Big Sur, one of which took a 50-foot wave straight through its plate glass window. Perspective | On California’s coast, humans ride out nature’s rage 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The park features unusual sandstone rocks, tidepools, guided mountain biking, fishing and camping on seaward beauty. Scenic Chuckanut Drive: A day (or weekend) road trip getaway | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z The ground underneath the glacier is a relentless slope that drops deeper as it moves inland from the outer, seaward edge, allowing warm ocean water to slide under the glacier, melting it from below. Antarctica’s Collapse Could Begin Even Sooner Than Anticipated 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The French Admiral de Grasse sailed his naval force into Chesapeake Bay, preventing Lord Cornwallis from taking a seaward escape route. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z The picturesque fishing village of Blue Rocks, less than four miles seaward, also beckons. Dipping into Nova Scotia’s abundant waters 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z In this model, the descending oceanic slab does not slide directly under the overriding plate but instead rolls back, pulling the overlying plate seaward. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Little is known about the environment beneath Antarctica’s floating ice shelves, the seaward extensions of the continent’s glaciers that span 1.6 million square kilometers. Scientists find unexpected trove of life forms beneath Antarctic ice shelf 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z Its seaward snout remains pressed against the undersea mountain ridge, which crests roughly 400 meters underneath the ocean’s surface. Antarctica’s Collapse Could Begin Even Sooner Than Anticipated 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The inland walls, some fairly small but others up to 13 feet high, would divide neighborhoods, leaving homes on the seaward side with less protection. A 20-Foot Sea Wall? Miami Faces the Hard Choices of Climate Change. 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z What he may choose to do instead is look seaward, and consolidate his control over the waters of the Black Sea. U.S. and Russia are on a collision course in the Black Sea 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z So nearly any retailer that wants to cut down its carbon footprint will need to look seaward. Retail giants look to greener cargo ships to meet climate goals 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z The open waters of Breton and Chandeleur Sounds and all state waters seaward of the Inside/Outside Shrimp Line will remain open to shrimping until further notice, a news release said Thursday. Shrimp: Louisiana inshore shrimp season closing on Monday 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z Those dagger rifts could keep lengthening until they intersect with the rising trenches advancing seaward from shore. Antarctica’s Collapse Could Begin Even Sooner Than Anticipated 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z About 50 people were camped along the highway’s seaward shoulder at Las Tunas on a recent weekday morning. Malibu wants to ban overnight parking on Pacific Coast Highway. Will the state allow it? 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z The first, calving of icebergs from the seaward edge, is dramatic and easy to recognize. Ocean explorers delve beneath the ice 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z When the eruption dwindled and the lava stopped flowing seaward, the bloom quickly disappeared. This Volcanic Eruption Set Off a Phytoplankton Bloom 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z As it advances, it calves icebergs the size of small islands that drift seaward until they run aground on a shallow shelf just offshore. Civilization on Ice 2019-05-11T04:00:00Z GPS units from those stations show that in the two and a half years since they were installed, the ice shelf’s seaward movement increased from 620 meters a year to 980 meters a year. Antarctica’s Collapse Could Begin Even Sooner Than Anticipated 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The writing is luminous, intense: at times, a wandering stream winding seawards; at others, precise and penetrating. The fascinating and terrifying worlds beneath our feet 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z By reflecting wave energy instead of dispersing it, they tend to wear away at the base, which causes them to gradually tilt seaward. Rebuilt Wetlands Can Protect Shorelines Better Than Walls 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Previously, Gulf Coast states got 27 percent of revenues from federal leases within three miles of their seaward boundaries. Post-Katrina promise of oil money leaves states shortchanged 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z The storm’s rage spread across six states, and well more than a million homes and businesses were without electricity on Thursday as Michael made its way seaward as a tropical storm. Hurricane Michael’s Deadly Strike Leaves Florida Panhandle Reeling 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z Similar scenes played out in parts of Virginia as the storm raced seaward. WHAT’S HAPPENING: Devastation in Florida, flooding elsewhere 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z Similar scenes played out in parts of Virginia as the storm raced seaward. After Michael’s rampage on Florida Panhandle: ‘Nothing Left’ 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z Similar scenes played out in parts of Virginia as the storm raced seaward. After Michael’s rampage on Florida Panhandle: ‘Nothing Left’ 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z All state outside waters seaward of the Inside/Outside Shrimp Line will remain open until further notice. Louisiana’s spring inshore shrimp season to close Wednesday 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z Starting around 7,200 years ago, the river’s mouth began pressing seaward, dumping sediments faster than currents and tides could sweep them away. 2 Long Reads That Will Make You Rethink Our Relationship with Nature 2018-03-03T05:00:00Z Here we show, using marine geological and geophysical data from the continental shelf seaward of the Aurora subglacial basin, that marine-terminating glaciers existed at the Sabrina Coast by the early to middle Eocene epoch. Initiation and long-term instability of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z One is a large chasm cutting in front of the base on its seaward side, the other is a long, arcing split that is moving eastwards and away from Halley. Antarctic base comes out of deep freeze 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z That changed in June 2016 when legislation passed unanimously in both the state House and Senate to lock in the baseline as of Dec. 31 of this year and prohibit it from ever moving seaward. South Carolina editorial roundup 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z At the fore-reef, the coral at the most seaward edge of the reef, there appeared to be no loss between historical coral observations and modern habitat maps. 240-year-old nautical maps show coral loss is much worse than we knew 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Officials say the system turned the whale seaward in Olympic National Park, and after some uncertain moments, it started swimming. Wildfires endanger towns in Ore., Calif. 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z Officials say the pulley system turned the whale seaward at high tide and after some uncertain moments the whale started swimming. Whale stranded in western Washington state beach freed 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z The giant iceberg known as A-68 that was produced in the Antarctic last week continues to drift seaward. Drifting Antarctic iceberg A-68 opens up clear water - BBC News 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z Gregory and Diane Nies contended it was an illegal “taking” by the town to prohibit them from putting beach equipment “within an area 20 feet seaward of the base of the frontal dunes.” North Carolina editorial roundup 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z That signal slowly changes to the chemical signature of the more brackish river mouth, where the fish stop on their seaward migration. Canada's proposed natural-gas plant stirs more controversy 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z At Beachy Head and Hope Gap, the gently sloping platform, which is only uncovered at low tide, extends seaward several hundred metres. Cosmic clue to UK coastal erosion - BBC News 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z Juvenile Atlantic salmon, for example, are more likely to avoid predators when migrating seaward through schools of river herring, which allow them to sneak out through the crowd. Taking Down Dams and Letting the Fish Flow 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z All state outside waters seaward will remain open to shrimp harvesting until further notice. 2016 spring inshore shrimp season closes Monday 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z This extension applies only to Gulf of Mexico federal waters, which are seaward of 9 nautical miles. Red snapper season extended for 2 days in Gulf of Mexico 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z The fire then ran along the pier's old timbers, causing extensive damage to a 60-foot-long section and trapping visitors at the seaward end. Seal Beach Pier 1994 blaze blamed on short in wires 1994-05-23T04:00:00Z They can be found in indigenous languages in the Arctic, the Amazon, and the Himalaya, and various cultures embrace contrasts such as upriver/downriver or landward/seaward. These People Have a Mind-Bending Way to Navigate 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z Amid hilltop apple orchards, giant windmills spun like white pinwheels, facing seaward. Bitter Debate Over Nuclear Power Simmers in Rural South Korea 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z “This is the slum that faces the bay on the seaward side of Brooklyn Bridge,” Alfieri says, with a “dis”- and “dem”-laced Brooklyn inflection that does little to lend veracity to the dialogue. Another Side of Arthur Miller 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z The seaward horizon at Cavtat faces west so we were guaranteed spectacular sunsets on every clear evening. How to take better holiday photos through science 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z Moving the entire dune seaward is also a bad option. Fire Island Residents to Lose Their Homes to Make Way for a Dune 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z At one point, an older guy paddling past me gestured seaward and said, “Outside.” Surfing into Adolescence 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z Passed in 1959, the Open Beaches Act is progressive legislation that guarantees “free and unrestricted right of ingress and egress to and from the state-owned beaches bordering the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico.” Texan has passion for protecting beaches, Gulf coastline 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z Exceptions include a one-quarter mile area seaward from the Gulf-facing shoreline for both areas. State to reopen some waters after Gulf oil spill 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z All remaining state inside waters, as well as all state outside waters seaward of the Inside/Outside shrimp line, will remain open until further notice. Louisiana inshore shrimp season to close Thursday 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z The boy was in about 3 feet of water at Harris Beach north of Brookings when he got pulled seaward by a strong, rip current into what Bishop said was extremely rough surf. Oregon deputy, teen rescued from dangerous surf 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z Will they turn seaward at the end of the summer, as did their anadromous forebears? Op-Ed Contributor: An Evolutionary Family Drama 2014-04-20T23:42:52Z The 2,900-km Sao Francisco river flows north from the southeastern state of Minas Gerais and turns sharply seaward when it reaches Pernambuco, leaving the northeast dry. Brazil water project, long delayed, gets election year boost 2014-02-10T06:29:05Z The biggest reason India is also looking seaward is its own growth.” India and China Lock Horns in the Indian Ocean 2013-05-17T04:35:27Z Claiming a line drawn seaward from its concave coast would be unfair, Bangladesh wants a “nuanced” boundary, accounting for undersea geology and a sandbank. Maritime disputes: Make law, not war 2012-08-23T15:11:37Z With the steady drone of diesel pumps a tiny percentage of what flows seawards is lifted into a canal that winds to the melon fields. A lesson in Senegalese melons 2012-07-29T01:04:06Z In terms of weather, the summer of 2012 still seems stuck somewhere to seaward of the Wolf Rock. Olympic torch route, day 1: the journey begins at Land's End 2012-05-18T16:52:34Z When the seal was broken there was an explosion like a gun seaward. A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed. 2012-04-23T02:00:29.820Z "What is that--guns or thunder?" suddenly exclaimed Drake, pointing seaward. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z I’d like to cross once more with him, though he’s been dead a long time, cross with other boats around, small boats and schooners, some with sails unfurled, seaward bound. Voices from the Past 2012-04-19T02:00:30.787Z Turning seaward, and looking down, this little island of Penang appears as the gem of the scene—a mass of the richest tropical vegetation, set in the midst of tropical seas. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z She darted a startled glance at him, but she did not catch his eyes for he was looking seaward again, and for a moment or two there was silence. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z I remembered then--too late as things turned out--that the road curved seaward near the place where I had first discovered Amos and his friends. Treasure of Kings Being the Story of the Discovery of the \\"Big Fish,\\" or the Quest of the Greater Treasure of the Incas of Peru. 2012-04-09T02:00:30.007Z Directly this last body of men embarked the sails were shaken out, and the swift buccaneering craft stood seaward. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z Finding that he was out of the channel, Gray stopped further progress and turned again seaward. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z He looks seaward with a watchful eye, and his quickness of attention is hinted at by the gentle lifting of his ears. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z Here she sat down and looked seaward, and thought of home and all that had happened since she left it. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z He was rolled over and over like a straw, and just as he felt that the impetus had abated, and he was again beginning to move seaward, an arm seized him. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z Strathspey House occupied what is called a commanding position on the fashionable South Cliff of Spaborough, looking seaward over the shrubberies of the Spa gardens. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z After the firing of the enemy ceased, the ship Hermes was seen drifting helplessly on a sand-bank, while the other vessels were crowding all sail seaward. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z Her hollowed hand made a niche for her chin to rest in, and her profile was turned towards him as she gazed sadly seawards. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z Some were standing still and looking seaward, others were hurrying forward in the direction of Penwith Cove. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z Out in the stream, a small steamer with a black funnel and a row of white deckhouses moved seawards with the tide. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z Looking to seaward was the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Hanglip, and the high, broken shores of Hottentot Holland, seen over the clear blue water of the bay. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z At the shrieked words, all turned and looked seaward. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z During the few foregoing sentences he had been gazing out seawards, with folded arms. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z For a moment he was silent, and turned his eyes seaward as if to watch the sun go down. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z At last the body is within reach of the seaward man; he grasps it; the men are dragged up the beach, and the poor insensible man is carried ashore. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z How would that wiseacre be esteemed, who, looking seaward from different parts of our coast, saw nought but ocean, and thereon immediately built a theory that no land existed in the direction of his gaze? The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z All the seaward slopes and ravines of this pass are as a vast natural conservatory. Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil 2012-04-02T02:00:28.873Z Standing side by side on the summit of the heights, they paused, and gazed, as if by mutual consent, seawards. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z At last one by one they arose, and gazing seawards by the waning light beheld the broad band of waters still covering the fertile plains, the green meadows, and the unfinished castle. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z On the summit three holes on the three exterior sides indicate their purposes, both for look-out and for exhibiting a light seawards. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z The Fox left England on the last day of June, 1857, and after visiting some of the Greenland settlements, turned seawards. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z So it was duly nailed on a staff stuck into a small cask, and anchored about 600 yards to seaward. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z The fishermen who were up early, going out with the ebb, saw her at times walking fast and then standing still and looking seaward. The King's Stratagem and Other Stories 2012-03-22T02:00:40.343Z Insensibly soothed and quieted by nature's wondrous charm, the philosopher leant his burning head upon his hands, and absently gazed seawards. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z Keen eyes have watched the signs of the coming storm; men, more greedy than the foulest vulture, ‘more inhuman than mad dogs,’ have cast most cruel and wistful glances seaward! The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z Our rooms, which were clean and comfortable, faced seawards. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z I close my book to go upon the wall, which I see the surgeon has mounted already with the same object, to catch the first breath that blows seaward. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z After getting the treasure on deck, and placing it on board their junk, the pirates plundered the North Star of everything of value, and then left her, sweeping themselves rapidly to seaward. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z "Let's go that way be'ind the church," said Kipps, and presently they found themselves drifting seaward in a mood of pleasant commonplace. Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul 2012-03-18T02:00:19.567Z During the first three months of the war the general idea on both sides was to stretch out seawards, and so overlap the western flank of the opposing army. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z And indeed the ancient town, rising on its heights amid still higher heights above the valley that runs seawards, is strikingly beautiful. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z On the left, seaward, a waste of sullen shallows and quaking sands still stretched to infinity--a thing to shudder at. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z She gazed wistfully ever and anon seaward; and my heart yearned to tell her all that I had so lately seen. Mathieu Ropars: et cetera 2012-03-15T02:00:28.013Z Jones engaged a motorboat and it was speeding seaward when the two pursuers arrived. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z In one place the trail led to a snow-drift thirty feet across, whose steep seaward face ended on a rocky ledge with a sheer outward fall of about thirty feet. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z There are some shattered fragments of the wall to be seen upon the south or seaward side of the volcano. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z Emily, a neglected book in her lap, sat on the steps of the porch at his feet, idly gazing seaward. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z A cool breeze blew seaward from the wooded mountains, odorous of spices and tropical blossoms. A Desperate Voyage 2012-03-11T03:00:11.030Z To this outlook Colonel 73 Lee himself often went, for his ships were sailing to Marblehead from all parts of the world, and he was as eager as any one to turn his eyes seaward. Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable 2012-03-08T03:00:11.013Z Between the steady southward drift of the vast ice-fields from the Arctic Ocean and the seaward march of the glacier the shore ice was found to be of almost incredible roughness. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z A faint brown haze crept down from the hilltops, the first touch of evening chilled the air, but the seaward sky was marvellously clear, and the wide bay gleamed with gold and purple lights. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z The waves broke in winter in icy assault upon the rocky shore on the seaward side, as if defying the ship to meet them. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z But Carew was so earnestly opposed to this that the owner decided to push on, and the vessel's head was turned seaward towards the mouth of the Maas. A Desperate Voyage 2012-03-11T03:00:11.030Z The perfume from the orange groves floated seaward and filled the air. Horace Chase 2012-03-08T03:00:09.693Z Once, indeed, they saw a short distance seaward a blow-hole, where lately a seal had come for needful air, as shown by the thin glassy ice-covering, unbroken for days. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z Then, for the first time in my life, I felt a strong sea-breeze, and, with my cap in my hand and my face turned seawards, I stood for a few moments thoroughly enjoying it. Mr. Marx's Secret 2012-03-02T03:00:10.327Z Very slowly, fighting for every fathom, they drove her outshore, until the combers grew less steep and their crests ceased to break, and Desmond gazing seawards could see the Palestrina when she lifted. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z Looking seawards he saw that a vast number of black rocks, among which raged a furious surf, bordered the shore. A Desperate Voyage 2012-03-11T03:00:11.030Z The whole pack of dogs and men turned seaward, and disappeared among the hummocks. North-Pole Voyages 2012-03-01T03:00:27.283Z Fortunately, on December 16, a wild, stormy day, the shore ice drifted far enough seaward to enable a hasty landing to be made near Cape Vancouver. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z At the corner of the street, looking seaward, Cecil and I stopped simultaneously and bared our heads. Mr. Marx's Secret 2012-03-02T03:00:10.327Z Though there were tall white stores and houses on its seaward side the night breeze swept down it exhilaratingly fresh and cool, and Lister bared his hot forehead to it. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z The footprints led him along the shore to that extremity of the bay which would have been on the left hand of one looking seaward. A Desperate Voyage 2012-03-11T03:00:11.030Z The fishermen who were up early going out with the ebb saw her at times walking fast, and then again standing still and looking seaward. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z Day after day, kept seaward by wind and tide, they strove in vain to reach shore, but it was sixteen days before this was accomplished. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z I reached her outside the cove, and stood to seaward; but the day was too fine, there being little or no wind till dark, when a light breeze carried us out of the bay. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z Northward across the misty water the roofs and steeples of Charlestown reddened in the sun; to the west the cannon on Corps Hill glittered, pointing seaward over the Northwest Water Mill. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z The seaward horn of this bay, however, is formed by a narrow protruding bank of sand and stones, thrown up by a southward current along the Yorkshire coast, and known as Spurn Head. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" 2012-02-24T03:00:27.173Z Looking off seaward, I could descry no sails. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z One by one he cut away the lashings of the outermost logs on the seaward side. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Here was cause for hope; and seeing, beyond the passage, some large islands lying to seaward of that which we had been coasting, it appeared probable that our boat had been taken there for seal-fishing. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z Can you hear that little beating sound—down seaward, away from the sun? Andromache A Play in Three Acts 2012-02-19T03:00:15.203Z When tidal currents are feeble, the delta frequently advances some distance seawards, forming a local prolongation of the coast. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z Many have supposed Brown's Island, a shoal seaward of Beach Point, to have been one of these, tradition affirming that the stumps of trees have been seen there. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z The night was still young, the moon had not yet risen, when the canoe floated silently seawards down the creek. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Generally speaking, they, as well as the coasts in the immediate neighbourhood which are exposed to seaward, present a most barren and desolate appearance. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z Choosing my time I leapt in, held on to the line, the boat was pulled seaward out of reach of the breakers and I clambered on board. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z Then there’s a very nasty one called Diabolitos, I expect those old Portuguese found it out, it’s got a lot of little ones which extend 2 miles and more to seaward. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z On the farthest seaward point of the western shore is a light-house. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Looking seawards, in the starlight Dennis saw the mouth of the little harbour like a deep blue cleft in the blackness. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Looking from seaward there seems to be an opening. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z Still, it was quite smooth at our anchorage under the lee of the island, and we noticed that seawards the sky looked fine enough, and the clouds were travelling at no great pace. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z This band is walled to landwards by a wall of dark forest, mounted against the sky to seaward by a wall of white surf; beyond that there is the horizon-bounded ocean. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z Beat down, O great winds, westward, Loose reins and gallop to seaward, Rush me, too, to that ocean, In which I have found my goal. Goblins and Pagodas 2012-02-14T03:00:24.740Z Methinks that same security would forbid them to keep a watch seawards. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Lieutenant Skyring, who superintended this particular part of the survey, called the land which it insulates, Wellington Island; the seaward coast of which is fronted by several islands. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z South Point is on one side, with the current generally setting directly on to it and across the perilous shoals that extend a mile and a half seaward. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z In 1871 it was found expedient to lengthen the piers seaward, and in 1876 the south jetty was prolonged, so as to bring its end exactly opposite the lighthouse on the north pier. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Chimneys with massive summits Stand gaunt and black and evil: Like a river of lead, to seaward The river steadily rolls. Goblins and Pagodas 2012-02-14T03:00:24.740Z She came round, but none too readily; and as they stretched out seaward Jimmy had a brief vision of great rocks and hollows filled with pines that opened out and closed on one another. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z It has probably many deep openings on its seaward face, and is fronted by islands and rocks. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z The extreme summit of Bald Face was a level plateau of granite some dozen of acres in extent, with a needle-like pinnacle of splintered granite at its eastern or seaward end. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z Patches of thin grass, heather, juniper, thyme, tamarisks and mountain roses hardly relieve the bareness and aridity of the seaward slopes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Indeed, as M. Fournier looked seawards, there was no glimpse of land visible. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z Jimmy, jumping aft, seized the tiller, and while the Inlet seethed into little splashing ridges the Sorata swept on seaward with the breeze astern. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z The shell is found in all parts of the shores of Tierra del Fuego, particularly on its seaward coast, and the western parts of the Strait of Magalhaens. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z "There she is," said Strange in a whisper of excitement, looking seawards. The Four Corners of the World 2012-01-26T03:00:15.920Z At last he looked seaward, turned his back on the lotus-land and the sirens, and prepared for sea. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z On the seaward side the hotel lounge has been carried out in a great bay, and from the sweep of windows there are no less than four lighthouses to be seen, with their varying flashes. Cornwall 2012-01-20T03:00:16.790Z The Shasta's bows swung seaward a little further, and both vessels swept up the tideway toward the deadly slope of stone. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Some of these breakers were seen to seaward of us, as we proceeded along the coast, at the distance of five or six miles. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z And there came the band from the seaward, swift as a pigeon’s flight. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z But in the mean time we observed that several of them rid to the watch hill and looked out often to the seaward. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z Behind them the green Aunt-hill sloped gently upward to the grove at the top, and all along the seaward side stood familiar houses, stately, cosey, or picturesque. Eight Cousins Or, The Aunt-Hill 2012-01-15T03:00:12.507Z The pre-glacial valleys and fjords of Norway and Scotland, with their deeply submerged seaward ends, are regarded as proofs of former elevation. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z The coast to the southward was lined with rocky islets, rocks, and breakers, extending a league to seaward, and there were others to the northward. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z Delighted with a face so fair, I half forgot my weight of care, The dangerous shoal, that seaward runs, Encircled moons, and shrouded suns. The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z Thick-rushing, like an ocean vast Of bisons the far prairie shaking, The notes crowd heavily and fast As surfs, one plunging while the last Draws seaward from its foamy breaking. Poems of James Russell Lowell With biographical sketch by Nathan Haskell Dole 2012-01-09T03:00:25.087Z Only the mainsail swung out after the anchor was raised, but a fair wind was blowing and the Noank went swiftly seaward with the tide in her favor. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z On one occasion nine boats were swamped, and eight British redcoats went to swell the horrible procession of corpses which floats ever seaward down the Sacred River. Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z With a fair wind to seaward down dropp'd the gallant crew. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z On the declivity of Barraca Head sloping seaward are visible three marks in the form of crosses, which, according to tradition, were made in the sand by the pious monks of former centuries. 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 With but few exceptions, the shores of the whole group of islands consist of coral sand, or are fringed with coral banks, which latter extend seaward to a depth of thirty fathoms. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z She swung around upon her seaward tack and went with a speed that did her credit. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z The thick groves at the summit, and the long balustrades arched with wine-colored clematis, seemed to exude a flowery, green, inferior form of life, pouring it out seaward through the gaps in the wall. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z Having sufficiently gratified my curiosity in this direction, I turned the glass seaward, in hope to view some approaching sail but the broad expanse was clear,—no vessel to be seen. The Captive in Patagonia 2011-12-27T03:00:10.803Z The aborigines of the coast usually bury their dead clothed in the woollen blanket they wore in life, with the heads seaward, and near the coast, with but a few feet of earth over them. 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 What blazing, vivid golds and blues Their seaward winding valleys fill! The Star-Treader and other poems 2011-12-27T03:00:09.977Z Officer of the guard," responded the sentry to the formal hail, "two American lights, seaward. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z It was seen by others also, for all day long many glasses had been, at frequent intervals, sweeping the whole field of vision seaward. Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children 2011-12-22T03:00:21.710Z “It reminds me a bit”—he jerked his head to the window that gave seawards, the rush of rain against the panes half drowning his voice—“reminds me a bit of yonder.” The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z The vessel’s head was now turned seawards, and presently the anchors that had been taken in were let go again, and fires banked. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z “But as the ice extends farther seaward, sea-monsters will come to the pool to breathe and to disport themselves in the sunshine.” The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z Again the seaward flashes came, as if they were asking questions. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z In the morning it blew almost a gale, and as Violet's eyes turned seaward her face wore a very anxious expression. Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children 2011-12-22T03:00:21.710Z We did not foul the flag-ship, and were soon rolling away out seawards. Wild Life in the Land of the Giants A Tale of Two Brothers 2011-12-12T03:00:34.923Z And so the chase commenced, and seawards before the pirate, in an apparently crippled condition, staggered the Arrandoon. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z At the same time a heavy swell began to roll in from seawards. Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z Everything beyond was hidden from view until the Noank passed the outer reef and tacked seaward, running almost wing and wing. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z Then, as strength failed, there would be a slipping seaward, faster and faster, till men and boat went under, overwhelmed by a mighty cross-sea—'the drowning wave.' Atlantic Classics, Second Series 2011-12-09T03:00:20.203Z I was wondering in what particular way the battle would commence, and what would be the peculiar incidents connected with it, when Ritchie suddenly clutched my arm and gazed seawards. Wild Life in the Land of the Giants A Tale of Two Brothers 2011-12-12T03:00:34.923Z McBain’s boat was called away, for the ship had slipped her ice-anchors, and was drifting seaward, with the wind roaring wildly through rigging and cordage. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z When camp was broken up a week after, and our heroes turned their faces once more seaward—Frank on a litter—one sorrowing heart at least was left behind. Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z There had been a morning, not many days after the Noank sailed away from Porto Rico, when the gunners of the seaward battery of Fort Griswold, New London, ran hastily to their cannon. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z Under the shelter of walls and boat-houses were groups of men looking seaward. Atlantic Classics, Second Series 2011-12-09T03:00:20.203Z With her foremast shot away she was helpless, in spite of frantic efforts to row her seaward. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Wilder scenery there is in abundance in Scotland, but hardly will you find any more picturesquely beautiful than that in which the two great rivers, the Clyde and the Tweed, first begin their journey seawards. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z But beyond all is peace; the peace that reigns on the broad bosom of a great river whose waters roll slowly seaward. Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z She swung away seaward, bowing to the cavalry and to the swarm of fisher folk, and these forgot their loyalty to England so far that they cheered her lustily. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z The town occupies the seaward side of a narrow peninsula, formed by the windings of the river. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z Ashore our stockade, its seaward face hidden by a mask of bushes, also maintained a dignified silence, though in the case of its defenders, they were not put to the same temptation as ourselves. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z And as far as they could see seaward it was all a waste of smooth dazzling white, with here and there only the points and peaks of the icebergs appearing above it. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z Marion said nothing, but turned her eyes seaward with a grave face. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z He stood still on the sands, looking seaward, with hands clasped behind him, his shoulders bent. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z If a tributary gully were to start back from its main at right angles, more water would come in on the side away from the shore, on account of the seaward slope of the land. The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin 2011-11-29T03:00:17.347Z Right ahead I could now see a deep bay, or rather gulf, protected by a ridge of jagged rocks running obliquely seaward from either horn of the land. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Then terrible noises and reports were heard all over the pack of ice seaward, and the grinding and din that never fails to announce the break-up of the sea of ice. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z For more than fifteen minutes you sent a variation of the Morse code seaward. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z The dim, slate-green water lapped noisily upon the wall of rock close by, and glancing seaward he saw nothing but a leaden haze and a short stretch of tumbling combers. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z And when this "high" passes seaward, the hurricane will work around the southwest quadrant of the "high," recurving and moving northeast. Wind and Weather 2011-11-23T03:00:57.717Z Moreover, the rocks on the seaward side descended abruptly to the water's edge, so that they formed a natural defence in that direction, since no boats could land thereabouts. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z “If you are going seaward,” say these burns, “so are we, so we’ll take the liberty of joining you.” Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z He took up a position to seaward of the brig, and Blair, and Evans, and Ha'o, with Matti and the usual guard in attendance, went on board of her to discharge cargo. White Fire 2011-11-21T03:00:15.067Z He is about to do so when he turns once more and gazes seaward. Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young 2011-11-17T03:00:36.810Z He, conscious of something on her face which he was unwilling to confront, looked steadily seaward. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z "Whatever it is, it comes from seaward," said the quartermaster. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z All along the edge of the pack the snow was being blown seaward like smoke, or like the white spray on the rocks where billows break. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z The arm of the hill which ran down into the water hid the seaward view on that side. White Fire 2011-11-21T03:00:15.067Z The quays, the fortress, the very roofs of the houses, were densely packed with eager crowds, all of them intently gazing seaward. Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young 2011-11-17T03:00:36.810Z They are usually rather ridges than banks, of moderate inclination, and with the steepest slope seaward; and their form differs from that of dunes only in being lower and more continuous. Man and Nature or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action 2011-11-11T03:00:34.027Z But now the way lies south and seaward. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z One ice-anchor came on board; the other—the bow—was cut adrift as the ship’s stern swung round seaward. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z On the seaward side they are painted to resemble the cliffs. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z From their settlements on the seaward border of this plateau the Paulistas of the seventeenth century roamed over the whole interior of South America, enslaving the Indians and driving out the Spanish Jesuits. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z This is one of the very few points known to geographers where desert sands are advancing seaward, and here they rise to the greatest altitude to which sand grains can be carried by the wind. Man and Nature or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action 2011-11-11T03:00:34.027Z Round the town rose an amphitheatre of hills broken only by the low saddle, where the final promontory on which the Castello stood swam out seawards in three wooded humps of hills. Across the Stream 2011-11-05T02:00:11.673Z Then, not without considerable difficulty, the vessel was put about, and the voyage seaward was commenced. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z It comprises a wide range of bays, islands and channels seaward, with seats and villages on the intervening land. Homes of American Statesmen With Anecdotical, Personal, and Descriptive Sketches 2011-11-04T02:00:19.293Z "There's a lovely one," said Mary, pointing to a tall slender tree that stood a little apart from the nearest clump of woodland, like a sentinel thrown out seaward. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z This explains the continual advance of the land seaward along the Syrian coast, in consequence of which Tyre and Sidon no longer lie on the shore, but some distance inland. Man and Nature or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action 2011-11-11T03:00:34.027Z That gentleman in his proper person watched her flitting down the seaward road. A Humble Enterprise 2011-10-29T02:00:12.483Z The higher the land, the greater, relatively speaking, are the cloudiness and precipitation on seaward slopes, and the drier the interior. Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes 2011-10-28T02:00:24.840Z She dropped her own, went over to the lattice, and stood there facing seaward. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z Choosing a rock that was lashed by broken water on the seaward side, and had a deep calm pool on the landward side, they determined to try their luck. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z Even on the third or seaward range, the sand grasses appear and thrive luxuriantly, at least on the west coast, though. Man and Nature or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action 2011-11-11T03:00:34.027Z Its buttressed trunk is a fluted column one hundred and fifty to two hundred feet high in western Washington and Oregon, along the banks of mountain streams and in the rich bottom land farther seaward. Trees Worth Knowing 2011-10-13T02:00:48.357Z An old man gathering shells on the seaward side, a distant gondola on the Lagune, were the only signs of life for miles around. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z Cagigal improved the fort of la Fuerza by having a reception hall built on the seaward side, which was surrounded by a row of balconies. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z But presently Tommy sprang up, and, shading her eyes against the sun's fierce glare, looked long and anxiously seaward. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z The western coast of Tuscany has advanced some miles seaward within a very few centuries. Man and Nature or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action 2011-11-11T03:00:34.027Z The last letters for home were landed, fourteen dogs and a quantity of seal's flesh for them embarked, and the ship's head was turned seaward. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z Seen from seaward the scrub seemed almost so thick as to be impassable. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z The purr of electric dynamos betokened the fact that the seaward search-lights were in full operation. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z On the inland side it was fringed with a row of small trees; seaward the view was uninterrupted. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z The seaward front of the breakwater at Cherbourg exposes a surface of about 2,500,000 square feet. Man and Nature or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action 2011-11-11T03:00:34.027Z All to seaward of us is packed ice. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z Keep it fixed on the defile, though at intervals you might direct it seawards. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z Some of the men were piling sand-bags on the seaward front of the crater, others were looking upwards as if expecting something from above. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Its shadow was a short finger pointing seaward, so that he knew it was about noon. Denis Dent A Novel 2011-10-04T02:00:16.973Z Halcott paused, and gazed seawards over the great stretch of wet beach. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z Landed to obtain a good view of the sea in the offing; from the hills we could see nothing but pack to seaward. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z Happening to glance seaward, he was surprised to see a topsail schooner, under close-reefed canvas, running past the island. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z "Of course I haven't seen the place from seaward, but I think I could spot it." The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z The Northers hardly reach so far, but they unsettle the weather, and when the wind's from seaward a strong eddy stream runs through the bight. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z As he stood there gazing seawards and astern—for the ship had swung to the outgoing tide—Halcott could not help envying them. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z Prince of Wales' Land was found to be composed of limestone; the shore was low, and fringed for a distance of ten miles to seaward with an ancient land-floe. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z "I mean to——" He stopped, his eyes fixed seaward. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z The basin of the harbor formed a deep bay, shut in on the seaward side by lofty walls, built of huge blocks of squared stone laid in gypsum. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The right hand is extended in supplication to the bearded Satyr, who is dragging him seawards by the foot. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z Then at the head of the bay, only on the east side, stretching seawards to that bold promontory, was a line of high, black, beetling cliffs, the home of those wheeling sea-birds. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z One card, the deuce of hearts, fluttered seaward like a white butterfly. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z The beach, too, was better adapted for landing purposes than where they had first touched, consisting of sand interspersed by ledges of rocks jutting seawards, thus forming convenient natural jetties. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z The wall on the seaward side, where no attack had been deemed possible, was less solid than toward the land. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The sides are very steep, but practicable both seaward and inland. Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II Wales and Ireland 2011-09-23T02:00:23.653Z Even the floor of the seaward cave was dug up and its walls tapped, but all in vain. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z Far away seaward could also be heard low booming. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z You must take sole charge of the seaward side of our defences. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z It rose in dark masses against the sky, blotting out the sun as it spread seaward from the parapet. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Strabo supplies further interesting information as to the work of rivers in making their alluvial plains and in pushing their deltas seaward. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" 2011-09-19T02:00:10.473Z With grief, poor Tandy almost took leave of his senses, and it was indeed a pitiable sight to see him wandering aimlessly to and fro upon the coral beach, casting many a hopeless glance seawards. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z It had altered its course, and instead of drifting away seaward was now travelling towards Duddingston, and making straight for Edinburgh, passing above the Russian camp. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z In his natural anxiety and haste, Terence fumbled over his task, but at length the carbons fused and the giant beam of the searchlight threw its dazzling rays seaward. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z They reached the seaward side of the palace in time to receive the remnants of the Tyrian companies that had vainly striven to defend the wall. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z For a bigger wave than any, a huge breaker or bore, in fact came rushing from seawards and engulfed the unfortunate boat. Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z A huge, smooth, house-high billow was seen gradually approaching the bay from seaward. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z Or is it the fly with which you are plying the river's fuller and more seaward flow? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 2011-09-09T02:01:06.280Z The rails were to be laid down at low water as far seaward as possible, and the sleepers sunk by means of heavy stones. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z By and by the vanquished Indian lad will gasp and sigh, and presently rise, slowly and feebly, and creeping seawards, refresh himself with a dip beneath the waves. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z But looking seaward, even without the aid of a glass, the great Armada could be seen approaching. Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z But leave it behind and journey seaward over the rolling tableland. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z Her eyes sped seaward as she shook her head. Tiny Luttrell 2011-09-07T02:00:16.757Z Abruptly, though not for a long time thereafter, the mist rose and drifted seaward. The Divine Adventure Volume IV 2011-09-04T02:00:03.717Z Suliemon was standing by the little window, gazing seawards, and as Mahmoud spoke the last word— “Look, look!” he shouted, or almost yelled. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z From seaward, over the hills, came the long-drawn and mournful shriek of a steamer’s whistle. Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z Every one was about retiring for rest, when boom boom! from out of the darkness seaward came the roar of a minute gun. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z The younger man allowed his attention to stray from the cards and turn his gaze seaward. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z Before the hour was gone, they, with the stores of food and other things, were slipping seaward out of Borosay Haven. The Divine Adventure Volume IV 2011-09-04T02:00:03.717Z “What a lovely morning!” said Harry to Mavers, who was leaning over the bows, looking seaward and eastward where the sun was silvering a broad belt of long rippling wavelets. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z On our way out, seawards, I came upon an immense univalve shell in about three or four feet of water. In Touch with Nature Tales and Sketches from the Life 2011-08-31T02:01:35.803Z They walked for a time in silence up and down the beach, Claude hardly daring to cast a glance seawards where the wreckage still was floating. In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism 2011-08-31T02:01:29.827Z She was looking away, seaward, and the moonlight, falling upon her face, lent it a strange pallor, and revealed the soft roundness of its outline and the shadowed mystery of her eyes. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z Receiving no answer, he laughed merrily, and, plunging forward, swam seaward against the sun-dazzle. The Divine Adventure Volume IV 2011-09-04T02:00:03.717Z As one of the wee Dark Men—it was the first who came out of the goog—turned his face seaward, he caught sight of Gerna standing by the pool. The Piskey-Purse Legends and Tales of North Cornwall 2011-08-30T02:00:37.027Z The bus-mate scrambles up and we charge once more into the strong light to seaward. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z I will lose no time, and as soon as our poor fellows are buried—” He paused and glanced seawards. In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism 2011-08-31T02:01:29.827Z She hesitated; and he noticed in her eyes, before she averted them and looked seaward, a shadow like a tiny doubt passing over the clear surface of her mind. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z It flew circling among the crags, and once I thought it had passed seaward; but it came again, and alit on a boulder. The Divine Adventure Volume IV 2011-09-04T02:00:03.717Z Stepping off the veranda, he crossed over to an unshaded spot directly in front of the house and looked intently seaward to where a junk lay at anchor. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z Hills came round encircling it entirely—dark land ridging up and lying away out, even to seaward. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z Round the ship, dear reader, and for no one knows how far out seaward, the water had been frozen into one smooth sheet of ice. In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism 2011-08-31T02:01:29.827Z The boys thought so, too, and as they dropped seaward the minds of all three occupants of the Sea Eagle were busy with speculations concerning what could be the cause of the sloop’s distress. The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune 2011-08-27T02:00:19.473Z To the mountaineers of Mull, however, the little low-lying seaward isle must have appeared the haunt of the myriad sea-fowl of the Moyle; and if the name thus derives, doubtless a Mull man gave it. The Divine Adventure Volume IV 2011-09-04T02:00:03.717Z Settling back into his chair, he looked calmly seaward and exhaled huge clouds of tobacco smoke. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z One was not sure which was exactly seaward. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z The yellow river had shaken itself free of ice, and its swollen flood rolled seaward. The Main Chance 2011-08-26T02:00:27.127Z The boy was still pondering over the map when, from seaward, there came a sound that made both Harry Chester and Ben Stubbs spring to their feet. The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune 2011-08-27T02:00:19.473Z To the left the grounds sweep gently down to a deep ravine, where a little rivulet, named Beaver Brook, creeps leisurely out and winds seaward through green and marish meadows. John Greenleaf Whittier His Life, Genius, and Writings 2011-08-26T02:00:22.667Z It was a day of unusual warmth for that wintry season, but the air freshened and sharpened as they drew further seaward. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z Surrounded on all sides, save seawards, by French territory, the colony largely depends, economically, upon France, to which country most of the exports go. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z I cannot loiter on my way, The ice is drifting through Belle Isle, And far to seaward by Cape Ray Broad leagues of open water smile. Canada, My Land and Other Compositions in Verse 2011-08-23T02:00:28.813Z The river was in full flood and rushed hurrahing seawards, carrying foam flakes and branches of trees in its coffee-coloured current. Lives of the Fur Folk 2011-08-20T02:00:13.820Z Hurrah! the seaward breezes Sweep down the bay amain; Heave up, my lads, the anchor! John Greenleaf Whittier His Life, Genius, and Writings 2011-08-26T02:00:22.667Z Charlotte gave a little reckless shrug, and turned her face seaward. The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z The wind went seawards, and the stars are always over the ocean. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z I know nothing more delightful than to lie full length on a cliff and feel the fragments of gneiss tickling my ribs while I gaze seaward. The Red Room 2011-08-13T02:00:26.943Z On the hill near I saw Dover Castle, which looked stately and grand in the smiling sunlight, while seaward the waters gleamed brightly, as though nature sought to harmonize with the gladness of the multitude. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z The Vagabond swung her nose seaward and tugged at the cable, but the anchor held fast. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z In a storm this would probably be swept from the land and carried seaward. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z All the drains of the town flow into the waters of the harbor, which has not sufficient flow of tide to carry seaward the foul matter thus accumulated. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z Sailing in this way we had seen a canoe, which was coming from seaward, with many people on board. The Letters of Amerigo Vespucci and other documents illustrative of his career 2011-08-02T02:00:24.457Z For some time he stood half-turned round, gazing keenly seaward, while the boat lay at rest just outside the line of breakers. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z It was only natur’s first law, when Sam says to me just one word, and give his head a nod seaward. Midnight Webs 2011-07-29T02:00:30.077Z As was learned later, he had just tied his sledge to a rock when a gust of wind resistlessly rushed seaward, lifted the aged man from his feet, and dropped him into the sea. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z It had fallen bodily, while in its prime and full bearing, suddenly unearthed by some swift deviation of the river, which brooks no trifling impediment to its triumphal march seaward. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z But inland from the seaward spaces, None knows, not even you, the places Brimmed at your coming, out of sight —The little solitudes of delight This tide constrains in dim embraces. The Lure of the Pen A book for Would-Be Authors 2011-07-26T02:00:15.573Z Although the statue is larger than any in the world of such composite construction, its success as a lighthouse is not as notable as many farther seaward. Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z On the left, fronting seaward, were the heights where he was laid to rest. Stevenson's Shrine The Record of a Pilgrimage 2011-07-18T02:00:23.520Z Looking about with mad eagerness, I saw, seaward, only a few hundred yards away, a small pan of drift-ice. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z Being the most seaward of the West Indies, it has become the chief port of call for ships navigating these seas. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z It was the flame of the boys' camp-ire, which they kindled on the seaward side of the dunes, and fed with rubbish from the high-water mark of the recent storm. St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-07-18T02:00:22.977Z This present one must have strayed from its direct course, for it was headed seaward and in a southwest direction. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z The rain had ceased; but the mist still hung over the land, though in thin veils now, and these slowly drifting seaward. The Best Psychic Stories 2011-07-13T02:00:21.943Z The ice about us moved rapidly westward and slowly seaward. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z From any elevated point in the city one may enjoy a delightful view, the main features of which are the Andes on the land side, and seaward, the broad heaving bosom of the Pacific. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z If "The Cow," "The Calf" must be in the other direction, and a little farther seaward; he might pass between the two. St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-07-18T02:00:22.977Z Still, with all our efforts, it was as much as we could do to get into Algoa Bay before dark, and anchor well to seaward of all the other vessels, in readiness to leave again. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z Yet no breath of rising wind or gathering tempest stirred the black waveless plain which stretched for so many a mile seaward and lay illimitable between the murky shores. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z Along the pack were several high points, projecting a considerable distance seaward. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z From seaward came the moan of the rising gale, and already the faces of the great cliffs were dim and misty. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z All along the coast now he could see occasional lights—the lights in happy dwellings; but on the seaward side, only a faint gleam showed the line where sky and ocean met. St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-07-18T02:00:22.977Z There was a subdued s-s-s-h as the white fardel slid slowly seaward, followed by a sullen plunge. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z To landward the bastioned turrets known as the “Twelve Apostles” soared into a blue sky; from seaward the rollers were thundering up, in front of a steady north-west breeze. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z With hands tightly gripped to the line and to crevasses, we received the spray of the breaking icy seas while the berg ploughed the scattered pack and plunged seaward. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z Or if seaward bent, what a wild, picturesque, ever varying coast was there for you to explore! Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z The steamy sea murk was thickening, and came rolling in from seaward in damp, hot miasmatic puffs. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z Looking seaward, the prospect was no less resplendent of beauty. The White Squaw 2011-07-05T02:00:26.437Z It is through this opening that the best view of the cone is obtained from seawards. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z They raised their heads, turned, and to our delight and relief, grudgingly walked off seaward on the moving ice. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z The rain had ceased, and behind them, to seaward, the squall, which had now passed, rolled further and further away. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z In this spot, shut in on all sides, except seawards, by highlands, the rains are very frequent. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z The eyes are the eyes of eagles; the nose is a promontory looking seawards; the brow is a tower of brass built for defence at the gateway of a kingdom. All Men are Ghosts 2011-06-28T02:00:12.497Z The village of Pulo Kunyi lies along the shore of a small bay, from either end of which two long reefs of coral stretch out seaward to form the harbour. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z At midnight the wind eased and the ice started its usual rebound, seaward and eastward, with the tide. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z Two men were strolling leisurely towards them, stopping every now and then, as if admiring the view to seaward. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z With dawn the tide went seaward, bearing her In its strong arms that clung so tenderly, And laid her in a strange place far away Where the tall seaweeds rise and never stir.... Eight Harvard Poets 2011-06-26T02:00:08.617Z Let's have another look to seaward, and then we'll cut the telephone wire and clap on all sail for our involuntary home of rest. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z There are more houses, both round and square than appear from seawards, but several are uninhabited and falling to pieces. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z Captain Reid resolved, escape seaward being impossible, to be prepared for the worst. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z The town was from the seaward side dominated by a wicked-looking fortress. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z "Keep they close in with the island, or stretch they off to seaward?" Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Night put an end to the day's work, for not a light that could be visible from seaward was shown. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z From inshore they seemed much more formidable than from seaward, whence their height and the curl of falling water were hidden. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z The broad verandah was filled with the latest novelties of Chinese bamboo chairs and settees, and a striped Venetian awning shaded the glare of the seaward front. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z The road had been cut by the Transvaal authorities to near the inland base of the Lebombo, and by the Portuguese to the seaward base. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z He looked seaward where the reefs were now baring their teeth more plainly through the racing currents, and he sighed. The Secret of Lonesome Cove 2011-06-07T02:00:12.563Z Overhead a few large birds flew seaward—both circumstances presaging a fine day. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The throb of the engines was borne faintly to their ears, and the great ship, turning her prow seaward, headed slowly for the Narrows. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z The voice was seaward now; where, to her frightened fancy, some one appeared to be swimming. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z The ruts, which ran like tiny rapids down the hill, had become placid streams, curving their way seaward. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z What a funny picture they must make to the people on shore: a big whale surrounded by small fry; or an ocean liner being pushed seaward by three little tugs. The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine 2011-06-05T02:00:14.760Z They stood there on the rocks, staring seaward. The Corner House Girls on Palm Island 2011-06-01T02:00:23.043Z He handed the glass to me and pointed seaward. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z The evening fogs that always had lapped the wind-abraded surfaces of the bleak seaward hills were gone too; the vast Pacific lay still and glassy, glittering, but intolerable. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z Then they moved on through the night, circling around toward the seaward wall of the fortification. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z “What became of the other fellow, the one who threw the ball,” demanded Mr. Duffy, looking out seaward as if he expected to see him also struggling in the waves. The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine 2011-06-05T02:00:14.760Z The belief is that this seaward projection is associated with the dead, who follow a string leading out through the surf to the land of the dead. Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579 2011-05-26T02:00:16.780Z I had watched the citadel on its far distant height grow lower and lower to the eye, and finally sink behind its seaward hills and masses of foliage. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z The Rancho of the Blessed Fisherman looked seaward as became its title. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z Atiba watched as Winston and the men quietly positioned themselves along the seaward side of the breastwork and began uncoiling the lines of their grapples. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z But fast as she went the "grand" tide came faster; struck with a loud, menacing sound the seaward side of the isle and swung hungrily around. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z The tribal name Tanta, was taken from their country, the Prince of Wales Island, Tan, "Sealion" so named from the abundance of this animal on the seaward coast. The Whale House of the Chilkat 2011-05-23T02:00:09.800Z This, of course, we could not see while the smoke hung round the wreck, and lately there had been so much to claim our attention that we had not thought of looking seaward. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z In the doorway he stood for a moment looking seawards through the black night. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z He turned to shout a warning seaward, but his voice was drowned in the eruption of gunfire from the camouflage along the shore. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Sometimes for a long while he would stand in the cloister, gazing seaward; again wander in the church, look at the monuments, always to pass one of them quickly. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the Marigold for the proposed trip seaward. The Campfire Girls on Station Island or, The Wireless from the Steam Yacht 2011-05-19T02:00:07.110Z At break of day the Englishmen stood at their arms and gazed seaward. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z This material is coarsest and in greatest abundance near shore and decreases both in the size of the particles composing it and in abundance towards the seaward borders of the shelf. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z Winston tugged again and watched the Defiance slide another foot seaward. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The great vernal equinox of April 178-, was the cause of certain unusual movements of the tide, which made old mariners and coast-fishermen shake their heads and gaze seaward, out of all reckoning. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z See! the storm is breaking away, the sunset has drawn it seaward. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z But her expectations remained unrealised, for seaward the horizon was unbroken, while around the town lay the close lines of her relentless foes. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z On the Pacific coast of North America the continental shelf is throughout much narrower than its average breadth on the Atlantic side of the continent, and is also more deeply submerged on its seaward border. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z Only a hundred yards separated them now, as the longboat continued to drift seaward. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Nevertheless, because of those occult susceptibilities which I have mentioned, at the moment of encountering this mysterious woman with her face turned seaward, the remembrance flashed up over his mental horizon like a kindling beacon-fire. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z "When the ship sails I must go yonder," she answered, pointing seaward. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z But seawards, and along the rugged front of the cliffs, grandeur and variety exert their charm. A Month in Yorkshire 2011-04-24T02:00:10.977Z The best known example occurs off the mouth of the Hudson and has been traced from New York Bay about 120 miles seaward to the edge of the continental shelf. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z “Then there is no alternative but to try swimming,” said the stranger, once more facing seaward, and again scrutinising the surf. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z Then there was a flash from seawards, a crash in the forest behind them, and they disappeared. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z She looked wistfully seaward a while, and turned away, sighing heavily, and murmured, with downcast eyes, "Oh, if they had not been so kind!" Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z Yonder rises the lighthouse, surprisingly far, as it seems, to seaward, at times half hidden by a thin, creeping haze. A Month in Yorkshire 2011-04-24T02:00:10.977Z This ca�on opens out in the seaward face of the plateau and forms a deep notch in the generally uniform crest-line of that escarpment. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z In the improvement of this point, New York has a splendid opportunity to redeem the shabbiness of its seaward aspect. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z Downs, The, a celebrated roadstead for ships, extending 6 miles along the east coast of Kent in England, protected on the seaward side by the Goodwin Sands. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z "Alas! what else?" she whispered, casting that wistful look seaward again. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z They ran into a basin with gray rocks and stones on its landward side, and a shoal on which the surf broke to seaward; and, soon after dropping anchor, they rowed ashore. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z Similar features are presented by Sandy Hook and Coney Island, each of which has been built of sand deposited by shore currents at the seaward entrance of the lower New York Bay. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z Harsh skies swerved to the rim of the bay,— Sweden seawards. Two Fishers, and Other Poems 2011-04-08T02:00:09.700Z They occupy all the cultivated western lowlands, which from the ethnological standpoint may be regarded as a seaward outpost of the Chinese mainland. Man, Past and Present 2011-03-28T02:00:29.283Z "Only two or three little fishing-smacks, and yet the grace, the mystery—" Napier's eyes had gone farther seaward. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z There had been a light breeze from seaward when they went ashore, but it had changed, and now blew moderately fresh off the land. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z Whenever the sea is bordered by hard rocks standing well above the surface, but not rising too precipitously 33 from deep water, we find cliffs facing seaward. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z Mr. Sabin mounted the iron steps carefully but with his eyes turned seawards; a large yacht of elegant shape and painted white from stern to bows was lying-to about half a mile off flying signals. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z So some twilight, when your roses Are all blown, and it is June, You will turn your blue eyes seaward, Through the white dusk of the moon. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, August, 1893 2011-03-20T02:00:35.193Z The seaward views, especially northward over Morecambe Bay, are fine, but the neighbouring country is flat and of little interest. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z A bank of clammy fog rested on the slate-green heave that moved in from seaward in slow undulations. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z At the heads of the many bays and inlets, however, one finds beautiful sand-beaches with gracefully curving lines, in striking contrast to the dark, rugged cliffs bordering their seaward extensions. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z “It is no better, then?” she murmured, with eyes turned seaward. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z The northern horn of the bay is formed by Filey Brigg, a narrow and abrupt promontory, continued seaward by dangerous reefs. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" 2011-03-14T03:01:00.580Z Any inland rock basin such as Loch Morar would become a fjord if the seaward portion sank below sea-level. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z Jimmy was cooking supper when Moran called him up on deck and pointed seaward. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z This conflict leads to the formation of sand banks and bars, generally submerged, across the entrances of bays and inlets and to the building of sand-spits from the seaward capes. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z She met his eyes briefly, and looked away seawards with the ghost of a sorrowful smile upon her lips. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z It is not a little river at all, but, on the contrary, a broad, strong, sullen stream that swirls and eddies and foams as it swings the corner of its tortuous course seaward. Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z Van Heldre and Leslie came into contact again that afternoon, and after a long look seaward, the merchant took the young man’s arm. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z Sky and water were a uniform dingy gray, and the mist, which had grown thinner round the land, still obscured the seaward horizon. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z During storms especially there is usually to be seen a belt of discoloured water seaward from the white breakers which margin the land. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z A woman stood, in the midst of a salt wilderness, gazing seaward. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z She could offer no rational objection, and they were soon putting off from the jetty, impelled seaward by a mighty push from Kelly's arm. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z The old man’s arm was dimly-seen pointing seawards, but the detective was not convinced. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z Sir Booth was looking seaward, smoking a cigar, and watching the approach of the boat, which was still distant. The Tenants of Malory Volume 1 of 3 2011-03-04T03:01:04.443Z The extension seaward of this flood plain forms the broad delta at the river's mouth. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z On the spacious steps of that palatial mansion, as Mr. Larkin used to term it, stood Lord Verney, looking grandly seaward, with compressed eyes, like a near-sighted gentleman as he was. The Tenants of Malory Volume 3 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:53.937Z Nature intended British Columbia to develop a great seaward commerce, and substantial trade relations are now established northward to the Yukon and southward to Mexico. Canada West 2011-03-03T03:00:58.087Z Had he been tenfold the swimmer he could not have reached that point, for the current, after coming from the west and striking full against the rocks, was bearing him seaward at a tremendous rate. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z The young lady turned quietly, and looked seaward for a few moments. The Tenants of Malory Volume 1 of 3 2011-03-04T03:01:04.443Z At the north, the Mackenzie enters the nearly tideless Arctic Ocean, where floating ice almost completely counteracts the tendency of the wind to produce currents, and a great delta is being extended seaward. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z Then he was hurled into the seething brine, as the frightened animal with frantic plunges rushed seaward. Six Prize Hawaiian Stories of the Kilohana Art League 2011-03-03T03:00:48.280Z About six o'clock the Captain went below, but rather hastily returned, casting an anxious look to seaward. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z “My brother!” she breathed, as she gazed straight out seaward, and a faint smile passed her lips; “he loved me, and I could always win him over to my side.” The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z He would take off his hat and let the wind toss his hair, and look seaward with a very grave face. Lewis Carroll in Wonderland and at Home The Story of His Life 2011-03-01T03:00:47.317Z The slope of the plateau surface is seaward from an elevation of about 1,000 feet along its western margin to 250 or 300 feet at the fall line where it joins the coastal plain. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z It is rather a pleasant thing to report one's self on board a fine packet ship on a bright morning in May—the old portmanteau packed again, and thoughts turned seaward. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z The heavy, lowering cloud to seaward had deepened in gloom, and the three captains gazed anxiously at it. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z He looked seaward, and there, right off the harbour mouth, was a lantern. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z As the waves after ebb drawing seaward, When their hollows are full of the night, So the birds that flew singing to me-ward Recede out of sight. Poems & Ballads (First Series) 2011-02-28T03:00:30.587Z By international consent the jurisdiction of a country bordering on the "high seas" is a line one marine league seaward from the margin of the land, and following its meanders. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z There was great excitement in the Forth ports when the good news was received, and thousands of eyes were turned seawards to watch for the homecoming of the battle cruisers. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The surf broke more impetuously down below, it was the last echo of a distant storm that beneath the heavy clouds of night winged its flight seawards. Withered Leaves. Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:17.540Z Far away seaward a huge vessel was going west, leaving behind a trail of smoke; on his right a white-sailed yacht or two glistened in the sun. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z Let us go seaward as the great winds go, Full of blown sand and foam; what help is here? Poems & Ballads (First Series) 2011-02-28T03:00:30.587Z Precipitation on their seaward slopes is copious, but their landward sides overlooking the arid plains of central Washington are far less humid. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z From this ravine northwards stretches a series of hills and flats on which there are farms and patches of dwarf oaks, and, on the seaward fall of the hills, thick scrub. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Blanden, with the art of a skilled sailor, cut off every possible means of return; so that farther flight seaward only remained. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z On the other hand the "Hippodrome" could not, without great risk of being submarined, since she was unaccompanied by destroyers or patrol-boats, steam seaward on an apparent wild-goose chase for her errant child. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z The opening of the mouth of the Buffalo river, for the transmission of stores seaward to Kaffirland, will, I trust, prove the usefulness of this key to the seat of war and turmoil. The Cape and the Kaffirs A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland 2011-02-19T03:01:12.480Z The broken blue lines on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts show approximately the seaward extension of the Pleistocene ice-sheets. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z The vapour found vent in the aperture opening to seaward, through which the spray had ceased to drift; and ere long some slices of ship’s pork hissed on the glowing billets. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z While Cave concurred, and strained his eyes to catch some object out seaward, Trafford, for almost the first time, found courage to address Lucy. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. 2011-02-18T03:00:19.343Z Unless they speedily made tracks for the rendezvous they stood a good chance of running short of petrol should the fog extend sufficiently seaward to prevent them sighting the waiting seaplane carriers. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z On looking seaward at noon, nothing could be seen but the line of the Nova Scotia coast, pencilled low and irregular on the base of the sky. Roger Davis, Loyalist 2011-02-17T03:00:22.690Z The land areas were eroded by streams, and the d�bris carried to the sea and deposited, the coarser near shore and the finer farther seaward. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z A body of clouds floated seawards, the wind veered about, and he again perambulated the shore in search of something for fuel. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z As he reached the stream, and saw its surging surface sweeping seaward, for a moment his nerve failed him. A Woman's Burden 2011-02-13T03:00:21.253Z Almost imperturbably Billy held on to the joy-stick, guiding the seaplane on her long seaward glide. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z That afternoon—it was the 18th of May—I was sitting with Duncan Hale on a bluff near the fort looking off seaward. Roger Davis, Loyalist 2011-02-17T03:00:22.690Z The Pacific basin is deep close to the land bordering it, thus restricting the seaward extension of the continental shelf. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z Whydah, its seaward outlet, was one of the ports where the slavers were loaded with their human cargoes. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z Were it not better to accept it, and let their half-starved bodies drift seaward with the morning ebb? A Woman's Burden 2011-02-13T03:00:21.253Z His attention was centred solely upon the foreshore or else seaward; he was totally oblivious of the fact that he was being watched intently by eight pairs of eyes. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z If these late reports that were brought in by the schooner yesterday are true——' He stopped, shaded his eyes with his hand, and looked seaward. Roger Davis, Loyalist 2011-02-17T03:00:22.690Z The Atlantic and Gulf coastal plain everywhere slopes gently seaward, and on its landward margin has an elevation in general of from 200 to 300 feet. North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z She turned one glance seaward to where the other boat was seen following them, and then, holding Joan's hand, she slowly toiled up the rocky ascent to the village. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z The port, so-called, is purely artificial, and actually consists of a long mole with a gentle curve in it, which reaches out to seaward and protects the mouth of the canal. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z He found he could start from Lake Bourget in France, and, by paddling through a canal, reach the strong Rhone current, which would carry him seaward. The Car That Went Abroad Motoring Through the Golden Age 2011-01-27T03:00:39.880Z Many looked long on these, then turned seaward to see the ships that had brought them, sweeping off on the ebb of the tide that had borne them in. Roger Davis, Loyalist 2011-02-17T03:00:22.690Z The water carried landward by each wave as it rushes up the sloping surface of a terrace again finds its way seaward, either wholly or in part, as an "undertow." North America 2011-05-05T02:00:20.027Z The land seemed to be a replica of seaward islands; a fast-running tidal stream passed due east between two gaunt promontories. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race. The Boys of the Wireless 2011-01-24T03:00:17.997Z Deane looked thoughtfully seaward, and his face hardened as he crumpled the note up in his hand. The Golden Web 2011-01-15T03:00:38.007Z The crestfallen captain was chewing the cud of disappointment on the quarter-deck, looking gloomily seaward the while, and doubtless wishing himself in the harbor of Nassau. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z |
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