| 单词 | bear down upon |
| 例句 | I saw a woman teacher bearing down upon me. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He bears down upon me with the heat of the sun. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Out of the corners of his eyes Harry saw Bellatrix bearing down upon the werewolf, the sword of Gryffindor gripped tightly in her hand, her face waxen. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Harry saw Cedric’s wand fly out of his hand as a gigantic spider stepped into the path and began to bear down upon Cedric. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Freud used the mirror like a combatant, laying it at his feet and bearing down upon it like a towering inquisitor. Life writ large 2011-07-22T17:34:00Z Angry residents of Yellowknife have been turned away from packed evacuation flights as a wildfire bears down upon the northern Canadian city. Canada wildfire: Yellowknife evacuees turned away from full flights 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z “Death is like you’re standing on the railroad tracks with an oncoming train bearing down upon you,” he said. Springsteen has mortality on his mind but celebration in his songs at London show 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Make no mistake, one is certainly beset by a sense of fear when the full weight of an authoritarian apparatus is bearing down upon you. Opinion | With a heavy weight on his shoulders, Evan Gershkovich is standing tall 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Isaias is bearing down upon popular tourist destinations of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina. Isaias forecast to hit Carolinas as a hurricane 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z “It’s doing great for giant oil companies that want to drill everywhere, just not for the rest of us who are watching climate change bear down upon us.” Corporations take it on the chin in first Democratic debate 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z As 20 January 2017 and the start of his presidency bears down upon us, much of the media will enter the Trump era carrying with them a profound sense of trepidation. Trump v the media: did his tactics mortally wound the fourth estate? 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z We live our lives within doubled constraints—the mystery of human nature operating within us, all of history bearing down upon us. A Sweeping Novel About Race in America 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z But with a powerful El Niño bearing down upon us, the 2016 Range Rover Sport might be the best vehicle on the market for handling wicked winter weather — in our accustomed comfort and style. Range Rover Sport HSE Td6: a posh drive through El Niño's wickedness 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z He lapsed back into a contemplative silence, as if the weight of all the traffic was bearing down upon his soul – a common existential crisis in Egypt – before eventually breaking into a smile. The future of the Egyptian revolution 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z There is the art of the physics and engineering that allow the roof to withstand the weight of an entire mountain bearing down upon it. Tunnel vision: Engineering marvel faces high-speed traffic 2015-04-18T04:00:00Z The snowstorm is over but New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is warning about a “furious hoarfrost bearing down upon us.” People across the Northeast US deal with snowstorm 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Perhaps it bargained on international opinion bearing down upon Israel sooner to get it to halt its offensive. Gaza crisis: Survivors, no winners 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z The 13-year-old was playing outside at his friend Elijah's house when they heard what sounded like several bulldozers bearing down upon them. US mudslide locals describe terror 2014-03-27T09:27:46Z The series’ trademark minecart levels require insane, pixel perfect timing, typically with some vicious obstacle bearing down upon you. Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze Review 2014-02-21T18:21:00Z There is a human consequence to the player's bowing to those economic pressures bearing down upon the factory manager. A serious game about sweatshops … you won't find it in Apple's App Store 2013-03-22T13:11:21Z The destroyer, left to her own devices, once more was bearing down upon one of her helpless consorts. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Soon after daylight he saw a large brig of war bearing down upon him, perfectly covered with canvas. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z He has been driven into political agitation only because, like Schiller's Wilhelm Tell, he saw positive, practical, and pressing grievances bearing down upon his neighbors, which he felt called by duty to make war against. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z For one awful instant their hearts stood still as they caught sight of the fiendish figure bearing down upon them. Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator 2012-03-27T02:00:19.467Z Like some mighty admiral, dark and terrible, bearing down upon his antagonist with all his canvas straining to the wind, and all his thunders roaring from his broadsides. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z Then he straightened up, for the jaunty stranger was bearing down upon him with evident intent to speak. The Mardi Gras Mystery 2012-03-24T02:00:18.017Z When Maurice saw the ships bearing down upon him at break of day on the 31st of June, 1805, he knew what to expect. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z His skilled hearing soon determined that it was no locomotive or train, but he was certain that some rail vehicle of light construction was bearing down upon him. Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car 2012-02-29T03:00:25.457Z One day, so runs the story in the German Navy, the Kaiser was winning hand over fist, his fleet, led by his flagship, bearing down upon the enemy. The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904 2012-02-11T03:03:45.230Z The sight of the horsemen bearing down upon them like a desert whirlwind from the opposite quarter caused them to mount again in haste. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z The Buccaneers doubled the point of the island where they had anchored, and saw seven great vessels bearing down upon them with a bloody flag to the stern and a royal one at their masts. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z As the Parker, Commander Halsey Powell, was scouting ahead at about two o'clock in the afternoon, her lookout suddenly sighted a submarine, bearing down upon the convoy. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z A second flock, larger than the first, was bearing down upon them. Loaded Dice 2012-01-04T03:00:36.343Z He turned, now, from the murdered gate keeper to see Joe Strong bearing down upon him, fists balled, square teeth showing, his wide, coarse-featured face a mask of determination. Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 2012-01-04T03:00:28.750Z While thus occupied, he glanced up, and saw the preliminary puff of the back-draft bearing down upon him. Out of Mulberry Street Stories of Tenement life in New York City 2011-12-28T03:00:42.950Z When approaching the coasts of Angola, and not far from the port of Cabinda, he saw an English vessel of fifty-four guns bearing down upon him. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z The crew now took the disease, and as they lay dying and dead upon the deck, a vessel of French build was to be seen bearing down upon them. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z Carrel could not climb it without assistance, or advance beyond it until I joined him above; and as he stepped off my back on to it, I felt it quiver and bear down upon me. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z Before she reached the top she saw the object of her quest bearing down upon her with arms outstretched and burnished hair flying all about her. Three Little Women A Story for Girls 2011-11-17T03:00:30.707Z His plan seemed to be a success, for after a while the Ben Ledi began to bear down upon him. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z She lifted her eyes to the road ahead and lo, a big car was bearing down upon them! The Enchanted Barn 2011-10-13T02:00:50.933Z By the aid of our glasses, the captain and I found to our dismay that a number of the most powerful vessels of the Russian Fleet were bearing down upon us! The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z But the vision of vengeance bearing down upon him was more than mortal man could bear. Caybigan 2011-08-31T02:01:21.780Z As she drew nearer, we could perceive that her crew crowded her deck; and as she continued to bear down upon us, there could be little doubt of her intentions. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z A sort of painful pity seized upon Lady Rose, as she saw this procession bearing down upon the cottage. Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z Pull yourself together and behave like an honourable man, or I shall bear down upon you like Jehu, and then you'll be lost. The Red Room 2011-08-13T02:00:26.943Z With such a force bearing down upon them, escape seemed absolutely impossible. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z It sounded like the hoofbeats of many ponies bearing down upon the camp site. The War Trail 2011-07-30T02:00:15.833Z Robert," for my Christian name I will communicate to you, "the pirate which is now bearing down upon us, is making three knots for our two. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z The fact was patent that a train was bearing down upon us at full speed. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z Before O'Reily could make a reply, the sailor on the watch cried out that there was a large ship bearing down upon them. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z We greeted them with loud cheering, for a force of our infantry and cavalry had returned along the road from Warrington, and, working in extended order, were bearing down upon the foe. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z There was a gray, swiftly steaming ship, a warship, bearing down upon the Admiral Pekhard, and the Stars and Stripes was at her masthead! Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z The male bird was very savage, and no sooner did he descry the party, than he came bearing down upon them from the far end of the enclosure. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z The punt was bearing down upon a line of dark objects that were apparently forging ahead against the swift current. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Standing by his prize until daybreak, Boyle saw the war-brig again bearing down upon him; he immediately tacked and went to meet her. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z Seeing the car bearing down upon them, they began to dodge. The Meadow-Brook Girls Across Country The Young Pathfinders on a Summer Hike 2011-06-13T02:00:31.687Z Running around the curve in the road Andy had just traversed, red-faced and flustered, Seth Talbot came bearing down upon him. Airship Andy or The Luck of a Brave Boy 2011-06-13T02:00:31.130Z “Mr Claverton, do prove a friend in need, and save me from the clutches of that awful Dutchman bearing down upon me from over there,” said a flurried, but familiar voice at his elbow. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z She could now see the lights of the automobile bearing down upon them. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z At that very moment the charge commenced; the whole array was bearing down upon me. The Comstock Club 2011-05-18T02:00:16.367Z Turning, Margery saw the car bearing down upon her at full speed. The Meadow-Brook Girls Across Country The Young Pathfinders on a Summer Hike 2011-06-13T02:00:31.687Z They were now in view of the house and its lighted windows; and some one, probably hearing their footsteps, came bearing down upon them with a fleet step. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z The whole lot of them are bearing down upon us. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z As they sped across the moor they heard to the right of them a fierce baying; and presently some half-dozen wolves came bearing down upon them. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z "Captain Middleton's ship come hence from Spain to give the alarm that full half a hundred of King Philip's warships are even now bearing down upon us with intent to do battle!" The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z For a moment longer, Stewart stared after it, half-expecting it to reappear and bear down upon him. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z “Let him try that, if he dares!” growled Bluff, staring hard at the now rapidly approaching power houseboat, bearing down upon them under the combined influence of a gasolene engine and the current. The Outdoor Chums on a Houseboat 2011-04-13T02:00:14.140Z The river was full of drift-wood, and we saw one big tree bearing down upon Owens full swing. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z "There is a strange vessel bearing down upon us, which the captain has reason to think is a pirate," he said, with more composure. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z But I was soon aware of a tall, stern-lipped woman in an evening dress corresponding to the period of the room, bearing down upon me. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z A railroad train is bearing down upon the hero, or maybe it is a sawmill, or a band of savage Indians. Seeing Things at Night 2011-04-10T02:00:05.360Z He is forever engaged in indicating "Stop" and "Go" to the stream of miscreants who bear down upon Miss Betty Houston. Pieces of Hate And Other Enthusiams 2011-03-28T02:00:24.120Z I may as well be off, there’s that little chatterbox, Gertie, bearing down upon us. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Then she started up and saw what looked through the mist like a phantom ship bearing down upon the doomed vessel on which she stood. Unlucky A Fragment of a Girl's Life 2011-03-24T02:00:14.360Z In an instant they bear down upon him as fast as their fat legs will carry them. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z I don’t believe particularly in presentiments, but I felt as if my evil genius were bearing down upon me. A Daughter of the Vine 2011-03-09T03:00:47.790Z Even now the clan had spread out in a great wing and was bearing down upon the house. The Strength of the Pines 2011-02-25T03:01:03.770Z The Frenchman had altered her course, and was bearing down upon the Dartmouth, roaring with all her guns. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z I think Lilian wins the day, because after dinner he bears down upon her determinately, and makes for the fauteuil in which she lies ensconced looking bored and ennuyée to the last degree. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z Fast as the bark went, the steamer sped faster still, and in a very unaccountable manner seemed to be bearing down upon the Yankee. Cruise and Captures of the Alabama 2011-01-30T03:00:18.733Z Mrs. Mercer was seen bearing down upon them. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z Soon after dawn, some mounted men were seen bearing down upon the camp at a gallop. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z On the sea," he continued, "the fleets of England are bearing down upon the ports of France. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Now she was bearing down upon our bow, and now upon our quarter. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Both hurried on deck, and sure enough there was the Albany bearing down upon them, with her crew cheering in the wildest manner. The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph 2010-12-29T03:00:29.577Z Not so different was the behaviour of the quadrupeds themselves, as they saw the raft bear down upon them, and go drifting by—a sight altogether new to them. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z Our pirates were indeed leaving us, but a new flotilla was bearing down upon us with all sail set! A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas At last a sail appeared on the horizon, which, from her rigging, seemed of a suspicious character, and the orders were immediately issued to bear down upon her. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 The mate then ran down to announce that a monster ship was bearing down upon them in the fog. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 She was bearing down upon the inlet under full sail. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies Not only in galleys, but in large frigates did these birds of prey bear down upon the swarm of commercial vessels. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. When Terry saw the ugly black ironclad bearing down upon the Minnesota, he could not suppress a cry of consternation. Terry's Trials and Triumphs Now Scud had rowed beyond the net to the right, in order to bear down upon it the easier. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories She had not consciously diverged, and yet her leader was bearing down upon her with a scowl. The Shadow of a Man The Nattie ships were bearing down upon the mouth of Big Cave Harbor, arranged in the form of a half moon, the Emma in the centre of the line. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies "That affliction is bearing down upon us," he replied. The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop To their intense relief it seemed to be heard, as the ship tacked round, and bearing down upon them, very soon came up alongside. Bosom Friends A Seaside Story He was a big man and strong, but the terrifying sight of the minister bearing down upon him with murder in his eyes clearly unnerved him. Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle Simba was seen bearing down upon the party with irresistible power. My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave A Story of Central Africa A second later he was bearing down upon her broadside. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War Ever since I beheld the great millennial wave bearing down upon me, I have lived a new and happy life. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Some cowardly knave had borne down upon me from the right whilst I was drawing my sword to attack my more worthy antagonist. With Ring of Shield Well, why do you bear down upon me singing an aggressive war-song—at me? Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion Soon after this he descried eight Moorish vessels bearing down upon him; his artillery, however, soon made them use their oars in flight, nor could Gama overtake any of them for want of wind. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem Behind him the Sepharians had turned the corner and were bearing down upon him. Warrior of the Dawn Her seeing now that much of the life had gone out of it did not bear down upon her with the great sadness she would have expected. Fidelity A Novel "She has seen us, and is bearing down upon us!" Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 The whale now became aware of a new enemy bearing down upon him. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine He stood watching the boat bearing down upon them. Command "Out of my way," he shrieks, in frenzied accents almost, as he bears down upon them. Portia or By Passions Rocked That they were bearing down upon him there was no doubt. The Frontiersman A Tale of the Yukon His head turned instantly, and, gazing through the light, drifting fire smoke, he beheld the outline of a monstrous figure bearing down upon the camp in an almost human manner. In the Brooding Wild The Mongols lay in fancied security, not dreaming that there was in all China the resolution to strike another blow, and probably unsuspicious that a fleet was bearing down upon one of their captured ports. Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Cross their path—prevent their flight, and bear down upon the strongest. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 5 November 1848 And now she gave a wild cry as she saw the sloop 176 bearing down upon her. A Campfire Girl's Happiness For five days they had been tossing on the waves of the Southern Atlantic, and they had seen as yet no sign of land; no friendly sail bearing down upon them to bring relief. Under False Pretences A Novel In the distance the American watch-boats saw this gallant array bearing down upon them, in the confidence of its power. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. This noon they sighted Indians bearing down upon them. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters Dark masses of clouds seemed to bear down upon us every now and then, opening up their trapdoors, and letting down a heavy fall of snow. Across Asia on a Bicycle The schooner was now directed towards the stranger, and before very long they saw that her course had been changed, and that she was now bearing down upon them. The Lily and the Cross A Tale of Acadia They had only gone a few steps when they heard the loud trotting of some horses that had that instant come round the corner, and were bearing down upon them. The Grandee The little man nodded without reply and turned alertly to engage Mrs. Clover, who was bearing down upon them in the first stages of hysterics. The Bandbox As he raced, he managed to throw a glance over his shoulder and saw a huge, dark mass bearing down upon him at terrific speed. Jimbo A Fantasy It was amazing with what speed they had borne down upon the sleigh, but they were better horsed. Peggy Owen and Liberty Innumerable, accordingly, are the causes that bear down upon the small and middle class farmer, drive him into debt, and his head into the noose of the capitalist or the large holder. Woman under socialism At this moment, however, there appeared across the waters of the Chesapeake eight sail of the Maryland fleet, unconscious of their danger and bearing down upon the Dutch. Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 A stately ship, under full sail, had suddenly appeared, bearing down upon us. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew When they could look they saw a wall of fire bearing down upon them from three sides. The Shepherd of the North The man thus threatened, twisted and turned in a vain effort to escape the red terror bearing down upon him. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons Again he divided his men and bent his flight towards the shore of Loch Ness, but still he saw the foe with redoubled vigour, bearing down upon him. The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, January 1876 A Monthly Periodical Devoted to the Literature, History, Antiquities, Folk Lore, Traditions, and the Social and Material Interests of the Celt at Home and Abroad And a little after sunrise we saw a sail bearing down upon us. Hidden Hand At this moment Tailtackle appeared at the cabin door, and announced that the wind had sprung up again, and that the strange vessel was bearing down upon us. Hair Breadth Escapes Perilous incidents in the lives of sailors and travelers in Japan, Cuba, East Indies, etc., etc. "Hoity-toity!" shouted a loud voice, and I saw a great, tall, ugly woman bearing down upon me from the doorway. The O'Ruddy A Romance I felt my weight bearing down upon the cushions. 'Charge It' Keeping Up With Harry Verschoyle in his simplicity had seen the metropolis as consisting of purposeful mammas and missish daughters bearing down upon him from all sides. Mummery A Tale of Three Idealists Yard by yard, painfully, laboriously, they pushed towards the rock; yard by yard the devil's crew were bearing down upon them. The House Under the Sea A Romance The separation that had once been so sharp a pain had ceased to cut, and was bearing down upon him now with that dull, grinding weight that does the damage in us. Dr. Sevier But have we ever stopped and let the awfulness of these statements bear down upon us? Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India Could it be that there was a cruiser off there bearing down upon them? Marcy The Blockade Runner God bless you, Mr. Morton, it is you indeed—I thought 'twas a raft of them thundering sojers bearing down upon us. An Old Sailor's Yarns He felt no unusual sensation, except one of pleasant, tingling warmth, as if the direct rays of the sun were bearing down upon him. The Pygmy Planet It had risen up, up, up to the very rim of the precipices––and all the tremendous weight of its waters was above him, bearing down upon him, smothering him, crushing in his chest! Out of the Depths A Romance of Reclamation The brig had borne down upon the Hornet, and as they passed each other each delivered a broadside. Harper's Young People, August 17, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly At the same moment she was aware of thundering hoofs bearing down upon them and of a voice that shouted; a voice which was the sweetest music she had ever heard. Louisiana Lou A Western Story After one long, comprehending stare at the two gigantic mottled shapes bearing down upon them, the herd put itself in motion. In the Morning of Time This rather alarming person was bearing down upon the young minister and he drew off to the side of the road and grasped his stick more firmly. Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro The train bearing down upon him was on a rounding bend of rails, the locomotive not in view, and there was no possible chance of signalling the engineer. Ralph on the Overland Express The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer “Why, Northcote!” said Clarence Copperhead, bearing down upon them in his big grey Ulster, like a ship in full sail. Phoebe, Junior Another storm was bearing down upon me from the range, and the sun was sinking. Wild Life on the Rockies He saw the packed herd of the tapirs bearing down upon him; and, forgetting the insignificant creatures who had first roused his anger, he charged forward at full speed to meet this new foe. In the Morning of Time Footsteps, bounding with life, with strength, were bearing down upon him. Rose O'Paradise Then, when they glanced affrightedly around, they saw fully a dozen Sioux bucks, all well mounted, bearing down upon them at full speed. The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux Fear of consequences is only one form of egoism, which will hardly stand against half a dozen other forms of egoism bearing down upon it. The Essays of "George Eliot" Complete But, just as hope was fading, a thundering cannonade was heard from the right, and the reserves were seen bearing down upon the enemy. Harper's Young People, November 4, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly When her wheels started again, he nerved himself for the encounter; for he supposed she would come about, and bear down upon him. Watch and Wait or The Young Fugitives Before his left end defense was complete, Mascola was bearing down upon his center. El Diablo The sparrow catches sight of the creeper, and at once bears down upon him, when the creeper darts to the other side of the tree, and alights again a little further up. Birds in the Bush For decades after Bacon's Rebellion, the King and the governors were wary of bearing down upon them too hard for fear of causing another uprising. Bacon's Rebellion, 1676 A carriage made its appearance, in the morning, with a new arrival—an arrival no less than Lady Throckmorton herself, bearing down upon them in actual excitement. Theo A Sprightly Love Story Well, we watched for a ‘smooth,’ but it didn’t seem to come; and then, while we were still waiting, a sea came bearing down upon us that looked as big as a mountain. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure “I’m only doing my duty, sir, and am trying to save our ship from the attack of these savages who are bearing down upon us.” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop I dreamt that a noble ship had hove in sight and was bearing down upon us under stunsails. The Voyage of the Aurora They turned to see a party of twenty gayly clad young men bearing down upon them, carrying a mighty May-pole crowned with flowers and streaming with colored ribbons. The Panchronicon Forces that have in cruel fashion borne down upon the Indian until he had to give up all that was his and all that was dear to him—to make himself over or die. The Vanishing Race The young men in the smaller boat were pulling like mad to get out of the way of the motor boat bearing down upon them with undiminished speed. The Radio Boys at the Sending Station Making Good in the Wireless Room There was a scream from the frightened girls and a gasp from the young men as they saw this messenger of death bearing down upon them. Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour Could it be that the victorious German fleet, of which they had so often heard, was at this very moment bearing down upon us? 'Brother Bosch', an Airman's Escape from Germany "And we would fain have taken this bulwark," added the King, "and did in sooth bear down upon it with a great assault; but indeed we could make naught of it." Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times Sure enough, a ship was bearing down upon them, but, to the dismay of all, she hastily hauled off again. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure "My God!" shouted Turpin, as he saw the States bearing down upon them like some ferocious monster, "We're lost!" Shawn of Skarrow She could not move out of the path of the wild beast bearing down upon her. The Fighting Edge Word was hurriedly sent down the river that a formidable ram was bearing down upon the "Indianola;" and, if the latter vessel was not in condition to do battle, she should be blown up. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The landlord, an unstoppable gramophone of garrulity, entering by the street-door and bearing down upon him, put him to flight. The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol A gun also roared, and the stranger, now convinced that the ship was a friend, and not a foe, came bearing down upon the crippled Duke William, to the rescue. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure Having command of the fireships, he induced the sailors of two of them to bear down upon the enemy, and at about eight o'clock in the evening one man-of-war was burnt. The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II And now, with irresistible sway, the rushing Peregrine heavy and powerful was closing and bearing down upon her frailer enemy. The Light of Scarthey The boat, driven by great sweeps, came on in a diagonal course across the river, bearing down upon the fort. The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" She was not crossing the moon’s wake this time, however, but bearing down upon the Tonneraire, as if about to attack her. As We Sweep Through The Deep In a few minutes after, two additional sails were discovered bearing down upon the Wasp. Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy A weird series of tales of shipwreck and disaster, from the earliest part of the century to the present time, with accounts of providential escapes and heart-rending fatalities. They were still hidden by the mist and apparently unconscious of the Battle-Fleet bearing down upon them like some vast, implacable instrument of doom. The Long Trick He closed his eyes and the burden of loneliness that had borne down upon him all these weeks in the camp lifted from his heart. The Search Whenever I appear on deck, I see them bearing down upon me—and fly. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete The weight of this iron shell bearing down upon the gas, gives pressure or force enough to drive the gas anywhere we wish.” Illustrated Science for Boys and Girls Fog horns were sounding all about, some seeming so close that the girls fully expected to see some great shape loom up through the mist, bearing down upon them. Billie Bradley on Lighthouse Island The Mystery of the Wreck Then the minnow was borne down upon the mud, out in the broad sheen where, a little before, the tadpole had been basking. The Watchers of the Trails A Book of Animal Life James sat upon his fleet horse, presented to him the night before with such an ominous recommendation, and saw his enemies bearing down upon him—his enemies and his son. Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets He knew that the Danes could not be trusted and feared that at any time new galleys might be seen bearing down upon the English coast. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. "O God, our Father, what straits are ours!" they cried, as looking up they beheld in the distance another Saracen host, greater by far than the one they had crushed, bearing down upon them. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds She was looking beyond Paul to where three boys, Teddy in the lead, were bearing down upon them. Billie Bradley on Lighthouse Island The Mystery of the Wreck Alloway, Cartwright and the others leaped up to see the red eyes, the short crooked horns and the huge, humped shoulders of the buffaloes bearing down upon them. The Keepers of the Trail A Story of the Great Woods But now he caught sight of the two tall avengers bearing down upon him, and the school in full cry behind. Peggy While the sun was fair on the water and there were obviously no leviathans nor anything like that bearing down upon them he was able to conceal his fear—even from himself. The Innocents A Story for Lovers He saw the vessel of Artemisia bearing down upon the other, which last he supposed, of course, from Artemisia's attacking it, was a vessel of the enemy. Xerxes Makers of History All at once he heard a battle cry and, turning, beheld the Coffee-colored Angel and the White Mountain Canary spring from their concealment and bear down upon him with unmistakable intent. The Varmint Just as he had made an end of speaking, a distant but distinct howl was borne down upon the wind. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 "I'm coming to brush my hair in your room to-night," said Brenda, bearing down upon them, brush and comb in hand. Queensland Cousins We took no notice for a while, then it was whispered along the deck that the captain had seen a curious, suspicious-looking craft that was evidently bearing down upon us. Roger Trewinion Dawn was at length breaking and the wind was decreasing, when, as Murray looked around, he thought he saw a vessel to windward bearing down upon them. The Three Midshipmen Dink, waiting under the blanket, saw the captain bear down upon him and, shivering like a dog watching the approach of his punishment, drew the folds tighter about him. The Varmint Not half a mile away, coming straight down the coast and bearing down upon them at full speed, was a vessel, a low gunboat. A Prisoner of Morro In the Hands of the Enemy And so a third band was bearing down upon him, but from a point of the compass opposite the second. The Eyes of the Woods A story of the Ancient Wilderness As he came along toward the main entrance he saw Andrew Higgins, the longest, lankiest Phi of them all, bearing down upon him. Stanford Stories Tales of a Young University Some time was thus employed, and at length a breeze sprang up, and the frigate was seen bearing down upon them. The Three Midshipmen However, they boldly attacked the vessel, and bearing down upon her as if she had been a column of infantry, in spite of the cannon and guns of the crew, captured her. Stories of New Jersey On seeing that the latter were armed, they levelled their lances, and were bearing down upon them, when Jack gave the word to fire. The Three Commanders But the strange horseman soon put all doubt on the point at rest by bearing down upon them like a whirlwind, his long hair and tags and scalp-locks streaming in the wind as usual. The Wild Man of the West A Tale of the Rocky Mountains In another instant Griffin Leeds was borne down upon the deck. Down South or, Yacht Adventure in Florida Chancey, without loss of time, raised his anchors and stood out of the bay, bearing down upon the British squadron. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 Ten ships have struck, but five of their van have tacked, and show an intention of bearing down upon the Victory. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 Dale slowly sank down on the ice behind a great block of granite, which must have fallen from the mountain side and been borne down upon the glacier. The Crystal Hunters A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps In the course of the forenoon we descried a sail, and shortly after we observed that she was bearing down upon us. A Boy's Voyage Round the World “If he once gets into the rapids, sir,” said Malachi, “he will be in great danger, for he may be borne down upon one of the rocks and upset in a minute.” The Settlers in Canada The strange sail seemed to be bearing down upon the Guerrière, and it was not long before the discovery was made that the stranger was a man-of-war, of great size and largely masted. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 They rather welcomed the sight of Miss Cora, stiff-backed and stern-lipped, bearing down upon them like a tug of war. Billie Bradley at Three Towers Hall or, Leading a Needed Rebellion Similarly in January of the same year the "Forlorn Maiden" of trade was shown lying across the railway lines while an engine is bearing down upon her. The History of "Punch" As the lines swept together, with the dust rising before, she perceived that the duke's trooper had swerved from his course and was bearing down upon the duke's fool. Under the Rose He, Steve, had learned his lesson of women, and was not likely to—— Steve was in the act of bearing down upon the lever of the baling machine. The Heart of Unaga The young captain swung his glass along the horizon and with his one good eye saw a sail—it was bearing down upon him. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen Well, the boys had a fellow all ready to blow himself, when I saw the knight of the punch bearing down upon them. Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi The Earl of Salisbury observed his instructions, and followed the movements of the enemy, waiting for an opportunity to bear down upon them. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 On the 19th a strange sail was seen bearing down upon them, and it being supposed she was Spanish, preparations were made for a fight. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Men are naturally tyrants, and they bear down upon the woman who cannot escape from their thraldom; but, with the knowledge that she can appeal against them, they soften their rigour. Diary in America, Series Two At the same time the boys became aware of the fact that a strange rushing and pounding noise was rapidly bearing down upon the little camp on the river bank. Boy Scouts on Hudson Bay The Disappearing Fleet "If he once gets into the rapids, sir," said Malachi, "he will be in great danger; for he may be borne down upon one of the rocks, and upset in a minute." The Settlers in Canada The captain and crew of the Tourville, believing that the fire-vessel was bearing down upon them, deserted their ship, and hastened in their boats on shore. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Frank was left with a single oar, and his enemies were bearing down upon him with great swiftness. Frank Merriwell Down South What an age it was a-coming! how it budded and blossomed like a glorious white flower, that was transformed suddenly into a barque bearing down upon them! Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873 Now here was this apparition bearing down upon them. The Heiress of Wyvern Court "That schooner is bearing down upon us," said Samuel Nason, pointing to a vessel over the weather quarter. Little By Little or, The Cruise of the Flyaway Thus, when he beheld the wolf apparently bearing down upon him, he was startled, but not to the point of losing his head. Followers of the Trail But their inactivity was not of long duration; for before daylight on the morning of April 6, the lookout at the masthead of the "Alfred" sighted a large ship, bearing down upon the American squadron. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Marius turned his head, to see a figure bearing down upon them, lean and tall, with a shock of black hair and angry eyes. Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain "I have brought you your tea at last," cries Letitia, looking like some great fair goddess, with her large figure and stately walk and benign expression, as she bears down upon them. Molly Bawn But he lingered, and when he turned again he was frozen with horror to see her bearing down upon him with all sails set and colors flying. Little Miss Grouch A Narrative Based on the Log of Alexander Forsyth Smith's Maiden Transatlantic Voyage For a moment the big cat held his ground, but the sight of the queer apparition bearing down upon him was too much for his high-strung nerves. Followers of the Trail But the three men-of-war, with several armed West-Indiamen in their wake, were fast bearing down upon the combatants, with the obvious intention of rescuing their comrade, and punishing the audacious Yankee. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Very well," replied Hardy; "ten ships have struck, but five of the van have tacked, and show an intention to bear down upon the Victory. The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III Doria was not at all prepared for such prompt pursuit, and eyed with anxiety the long battle line of one hundred and forty galleys, galleots, and brigantines, bearing down upon him before the wind. The Story of the Barbary Corsairs There seemed to bear down upon her that oppression which one experiences in a nightmare, of being able to fly so high, to run madly and yet to move slowly, always pursued by terror. The Lure of the Mask The 33d, hotly pushed, fell back into the curving wood, only to emerge again and bear down upon the prize of the guns. The Long Roll The sound of the firing had drawn a swarm of gunboats out of the harbor of Tripoli, and they were fast bearing down upon the helpless frigate. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Then, as they proceeded with a quicker pace and loud shouts, the soldiers of their own accord took to running, bearing down upon the tents of the Persians. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis Meanwhile both the other launches were bearing down upon the scene, with their occupants only too anxious to lend a helping hand. Motor Boat Boys Mississippi Cruise or, The Dash for Dixie One night, when the wind was high and the fleet trawling lower down the North Sea than usual, Will--who was on deck--was startled at seeing a great ship bearing down upon the smack. For Name and Fame Or Through Afghan Passes As he ceased struggling, and allowed himself to drift at will, he saw the log bearing down upon him. Canoe Boys and Campfires Adventures on Winding Waters The ship was rolling like a log, in the trough of the sea, and was an easy prize for an enemy of even less strength than the man-of-war which was then bearing down upon her. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Frank turned to see two burly Germans bearing down upon him with fixed bayonets. Army Boys on the Firing Line or, Holding Back the German Drive The officer of the guard was promptly on the ground, and to him Bob reported that a herd of stampeded buffaloes was bearing down upon them. George at the Fort Life Among the Soldiers "Going to give us some tea, Miss L'Estrange?" says Dicky, bearing down upon her with a beaming face. April's Lady A Novel While thus occupied, he glanced up, and saw the preliminary puff of the back-draught bearing down upon him. Children of the Tenements Porter learned that a sail to windward, apparently a British man-of-war, was bearing down upon the "Essex," he carried his little bit of acting still further. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 The English schooner had borne down upon us, and the action now commenced at pistol-shot. Percival Keene At length, through the darkness, they saw a huge mass bearing down upon them. My First Voyage to Southern Seas As he spoke, several ships were seen bearing down upon the Royal James, and now, opening their fire, they surrounded her with smoke. A True Hero A Story of the Days of William Penn As Captain Brine watched the receding frigate, he could scarcely persuade himself that she would not again bear down upon him. True Blue A strange sail was seen upon the horizon, bearing down upon the "Constitution" in a way that seemed to threaten hostilities. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 On seeing us they had borne down upon us intending our destruction. The Cruise of the Mary Rose Here and There in the Pacific The enemy, too, was near at hand, and might at any moment bear down upon them, and recommence the action. From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure Just then I thought I heard a human voice borne down upon the gale. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign “I know, my lads, that you’ll wish to take some of these vessels,” said the commander, as he gave the order to bear down upon the enemy. True Blue After eighteen days' service on this blockade, the "Hornet" saw a British seventy-four bearing down upon her, bent upon releasing the treasure-ship. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 He was so intent upon his own game, that he did not notice the cyclone bearing down upon him. Black Bruin The Biography of a Bear Presently we saw, bearing down upon as, a large dark-skinned creature, though its form could scarcely be distinguished amid the foliage. On the Banks of the Amazon We caught sight of the Apaches bearing down upon us, and had just time to take shelter in the hut and barricade the doors and windows, before they readied it. Afar in the Forest “I say, we seem to be leaving the canoes down the river well behind, but those up stream are bearing down upon us fast.” Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig He strained his eyes in the direction, and after a few moments caught sight of an immense hay barge bearing down upon him. The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle I looked round for them, and behold! there they both were, about half a mile to windward, and bearing down upon us in company! A Pirate of the Caribbees For Heaven’s sake let us bear down upon him and warn him ere it be too late. The Log of the Flying Fish A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure Patty brought her one eye to bear down upon him. Just Patty And, behold, as they do so, the towering form of Cresswell comes in view and bears down upon the scene. Follow My leader The Boys of Templeton Whereupon from all sides the Syracusans and their allies came bearing down upon them, and the conflict was no longer confined to the entrance, but extended throughout the harbor. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume I (of X) - Greece Presently one of the seamen glanced the other way, and saw the little brig swiftly bearing down upon them. For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution She saw a huge monster bearing down upon her. Madge Morton's Secret A boat came bearing down upon them and she held her breath, but the canoe moved aside adroitly. A Little Girl in Old Detroit Looking forward the great scout saw the bull bearing down upon him. The Boy Land Boomer Dick Arbuckle's Adventures in Oklahoma Not until he saw the hostile ships bearing down upon him had he a suspicion of danger. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. Bentley had thrown his pole over on the ice-cake promptly, and was now bearing down upon it with all the strength of his powerful arms. For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution If a large boat should bear down upon them, without seeing their lights, the "Merry Maid" would go to the bottom of the sea. Madge Morton's Secret But they were rapidly bearing down upon the spot now, and in another half minute ought to be where they could see the swaying figure of the caught thief. Afloat or, Adventures on Watery Trails Yellow Elk was bearing down upon them as swiftly as his long legs would permit! The Boy Land Boomer Dick Arbuckle's Adventures in Oklahoma How he had lain there bruised and helpless with a broken leg, expecting at any time to see the beast he had been tracking bear down upon him. Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College "Captain, the frigate is bearing down upon us!" cried one of the Ranger's men. For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution Having heard Julia's first wild shout, an investigating committee of curious girls was already bearing down upon the grotto. Grace Harlowe's Golden Summer The latter, the driver unable to turn because of vehicles which had crowded in on both sides of it, was bearing down upon the boy, who was either stunned or too frightened to move. The Seventh Noon By nine o'clock in the morning this advanced column was in position to bear down upon the little prairie township. On the Heels of De Wet After half an hour of terrible suspense, I began to think she was bearing down upon me, and, with such strength as I had left, I shouted. Chatterbox, 1905. Presently I noticed that our lantern had gone out, and fearing lest we be borne down upon by some swift moving army truck, I produced a pocket lamp and descended from my seat. With Those Who Wait The brig was bearing down upon a French merchantman. Autographs for Freedom, Volume 2 (of 2) (1854) Preparations were now almost complete, and in 1587 expectation was that the fleet might be seen any day bearing down upon the English coast. London and the Kingdom - Volume I If she fancies a young man, she bears down upon him, and with one fell swoop carries him off. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. October, 1878. People all about were looking and laughing, while the head-waiter was bearing down upon them with a threatening eye. All Aboard A Story for Girls He is a war correspondent; and when he sees a body of the enemy bearing down upon him and the wounded officer whom he has sought to save, he imperturbably offers his companion a cigar. My Lady Nicotine A Study in Smoke Captain," said Albert, "I perceive you are bearing down upon that merchant vessel. Autographs for Freedom, Volume 2 (of 2) (1854) As they rose to go on they saw four horsemen bearing down upon them from the direction of the ranch houses. Daughter of the Sun A Tale of Adventure Changes, and plans, and interests, and influences were gathering; all to bear down upon one young life. Faith Gartney's Girlhood Presently the lookout came down, and reported that the distant vessel appeared to be a large fore-and-aft schooner, bearing down upon them. With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire Not far behind we heard the scream of a locomotive bearing down upon us at lightning speed. Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes of the Civil War Very well," replied Hardy: "ten ships have struck, but five of the van have tacked and show an intention to bear down upon the Victory. The Ontario Readers: Fourth Book Leigh, absorbed in the impression he had received, was unconscious of the one he had given, of his somewhat repellent expression when he saw the mayor's square figure bearing down upon him. The Mayor of Warwick They went gaily on, careering about in all directions, and bearing down upon every promising stump or dead pine-tree they saw in the distance. Queechy, Volume I Meanwhile, on deck all hands were watching the approach of a large steamship that was bearing down upon the Curlew to windward. Ralph Granger's Fortunes Ten ships have struck; but five of the van have tacked, and show an intention to bear down upon the Victory. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality All hands discerned a ship with a strange sail, such as Dutch and Spanish pirates carried, bearing down upon them shoreward. Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark His uncertainties were ended for him by seeing Drake bearing down upon him with the whole English fleet, save those which were loitering about the galleass. English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4 Mr. Mobilised Lion Tamer was bearing down upon us waving his whip. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben Ralph struggled to his knees and beheld a large ship bearing down upon them scarcely half a mile away. Ralph Granger's Fortunes Courthope turned fiercely; for a moment he struggled with all his force, bearing down upon Morin from his greater height, so that they both staggered and reeled to the foot of the stair. A Dozen Ways Of Love She wore a veil, so that her features were but vaguely distinguished, but her every movement was agitated; and this agitation perceptibly increased when, turning, she perceived the two of us bearing down upon her. The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor They looked at Ann Edwards and her children, and seemed to see in truth the mortgage bearing down upon them, like a very shadow of death. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel She looked shy and embarrassed when she saw the four girls bearing down upon her, and seemed half inclined to run away. Grace Harlowe's Junior Year at High School Or, Fast Friends in the Sororities Behind us, probably two miles distant, arose the rough ridge of Cosmos Island, while bearing down upon us from the north, with a westward sheer sufficient to expose her beautiful lines, came the Sea Gull. Gordon Craig Soldier of Fortune I looked eagerly for a ship's light, but not one could I see, or I would have borne down upon her and got the bearings of Jethou from her skipper. Jethou or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles "They say that a grizzly has forty-two teeth," remarked Tom, "but I thought he had forty-two thousand when he was bearing down upon us with his mouth open." Bert Wilson in the Rockies The boys had thought him soft; he had shown them that he was not; and he determined that from this time forth he would bear down upon them hard. The Jester of St. Timothy's With suppressed excitement and the tail of my eye, I watched him bear down upon one of the stumbling-blocks to which Berry had referred. Berry And Co. Out in the streets, as we were sketching, we saw a large smile under a Staff officer's cap bearing down upon us. The Luck of Thirteen Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia Ted stood there, looking at the car that was bearing down upon him. The Banner Boy Scouts Or, The Struggle for Leadership He would see an imaginary enemy bearing down upon his sentry-post and fire wildly, giving alarm to the whole line. "Over There" with the Australians Just at that moment came bearing down upon them Miss Buff, fat, loud, jolly as ever. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax For some moments Captain Jack paid no especial heed to the launch bearing down upon them on the port side. The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam The man-of-war was to bear down upon the pirate and to capture her by boarding. Kate Bonnet The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter He could hardly have been more delighted, I am persuaded, had he been giving orders for a fleet under his command to bear down upon the enemy's line. The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels She had read of people being blotted out in such fashion; but that Fate should bear down upon her household, that the lightning should strike within the borders of her garden, seemed impossible. The Bad Man We have got twelve or fourteen of the enemy's ships in our possession, but five of their van have tacked, and show an intention of bearing down upon the Victory. The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain And they sent to Belisarius urging him to come as quickly as possible, since the enemy were bearing down upon them. History of the Wars, Books III and IV The Vandalic War We bear down upon a vessel; we order her to surrender; we take what we want, and we let her go. Kate Bonnet The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter Off the coast of Africa we exchanged signals with passing vessels, from whom we learnt that pirates had been sighted in close proximity, and one morning we noticed two schooners bearing down upon us. Adventures in Southern Seas A Tale of the Sixteenth Century His own view of the proper form of attack from windward is to bear down upon the van or weathermost ships of the enemy in line ahead on a course oblique to the enemy's line. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. Two miles out the sheriff, in a borrowed car, grimly seated at the driver's side, came bearing down upon them. The Furnace of Gold The mystery bearing down upon the little soul deepens. The Girl and Her Religion They had separated, with the intention of bearing down upon and overhauling the Tremukji in whatever direction she might flee. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India All the air is tremulous with quick, converging nerves; concentrating events, bringing each soul, as it were, into a possible focus continually, under the forces that are forging to bear down upon it. The Other Girls Empty though it was, a certain religious solemnity, almost a certain awe, seemed to bear down upon the senses. A Man's Woman When he saw the two burning galleons bearing down upon them, they threw off the grapples and separated. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55 1620-1621 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. But she had no notion of risking her health and the future of her baby by cultivating any more intimate acquaintance with those two roaring mountains of blubber which were bearing down upon her. Children of the Wild By and by I discovered four vessels of a large size bearing down upon us from the west. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow We discovered on that day a sail bearing down upon us. Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America in the years 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814 or the First American Settlement on the Pacific The famous letter of Cromek to Blake is one of the finest examples on record of long-headed worldliness bearing down upon wrong-headed genius. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 78, April, 1864 The liabilities have become mutinous and bear down upon him in a threatening mob. Humanly Speaking He saw one of the men bearing down upon him, the steel of the lance head glittering in the sunlight, and instinctively he closed his eyes. The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty As they watched the sail with straining eyes it was joined by another and another, until they beheld a goodly fleet bearing down upon them. The Flamingo Feather He concentrated his artillery upon the heaviest columns of the enemy; but still they came undaunted, bearing down upon the centre like an avalanche. History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens For half a second the scales hung even between courtesy and inclination; then, from the tail of his eye, he saw Hayes bearing down upon the other pair. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India She, and those with her, became simultaneously aware that some white figure was bearing down upon them. Verner's Pride She had been built for rapid sailing and when, the second day out, they saw a British frigate bearing down upon her they wore ship and easily ran away from their enemy. In the Days of Poor Richard Now again Norton, too, was running, bearing down upon the straggling horses. The Bells of San Juan The signal being made for bearing down upon the Enemy in two lines, the British Fleet set all possible sail. Authentic Narrative of the Death of Lord Nelson The conditions were now considerably altered, for the huge animal was rapidly bearing down upon him, with the fire of destruction in his small, blazing eyes. The Outdoor Chums After Big Game Or, Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness "Stop, Look, Listen" had suggested the idea of a locomotive bearing down upon a dangerous crossing, and Bassett's men began to whistle. A Hoosier Chronicle As he faced about to return, he saw Madeline Spencer, alone, bearing down upon him. The Cab of the Sleeping Horse Her eyes roved across to Pennell, who was bearing down upon them. Simon Called Peter Occasionally, at some slight shift of the wind, the smoke lifted and they could see the moving wall of fire bearing down upon them, wedges of it far ahead of the main line. Gunsight Pass How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a New West Just then Mahmoud chanced to turn his head, and espied another galley of some twenty benches apparently, bearing down upon them from the west. The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes For some time Fritz had been closely observing with the telescope a particular part of the horizon, when all at once he cried, "This time I see him distinctly; he is bearing down upon us." Willis the Pilot Peering through the darkness, we could distinguish the sails of a large cutter, which was now bearing down upon us. The Pilots of Pomona All the other vessels got out of the way to give the 'Vanderbilt' and the 'Minnesota' room to bear down upon the rebel terror as soon as she should clear the coast line. The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln A Narrative And Descriptive Biography With Pen-Pictures And Personal Recollections By Those Who Knew Him In 1822 San Gabriel was fearfully alarmed at the rumor that one hundred and fifty Indians were bearing down upon that Mission from the Colorado River region. The Old Franciscan Missions Of California Then, looking round, he found the Irishman bearing down upon him at desperate speed, and but a yard or two away. With Marlborough to Malplaquet A Story of the Reign of Queen Anne Here we were overtaken by a swift gliding canoe, which, bearing down upon us before the wind, lowered its sail when close by: its occupants signing our paddlers to desist. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I Before the enemy were clear out of sight, the practised eye of Barney caught a sail which he knew to be bearing down upon him. Thrilling Stories Of The Ocean From Authentic Accounts Of Modern Voyagers And Travellers; Designed For The Entertainment And Instruction Of Young People The English saw it bearing down upon them, and instantly there was wavering in their ranks. A Heroine of France Then he paid a short call on a client, and was returning home through Pearl Street, when he saw Troup bearing down upon him. The Conqueror We set sail about three p.m. bearing down upon the Spaniards right before the wind, while they kept close upon a wind to meet us. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. The time the pirate bears down upon the ship is when its sails are down and it is making no headway. The Abominations of Modern Society Glancing up for a moment, what was the delight of the youth battling with death to see the Dewey bearing down upon him! The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet One day the huge form of the Speaker of the House of Representatives loomed up before the little editor, with the evident intent of bearing down upon the private office. Good Stories from the Ladies' Home Journal Close at hand one of the sailboats of the fleet was bearing down upon them. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis "Only till the New Year, which is bearing down upon us," said Strelitski, thrusting it into his pocket. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People This very delay put it out of his power to decline an action, for they were now within a weapon's cast, and the enemy were bearing down upon him on all sides. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Cleary was making observations at the reserve periscope, the two officers having plunged the conning tower of the Dewey in utter darkness that they might better observe the shadowy hulk bearing down upon them. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet He lifted himself groggily to his knees and looked for the car, saw it bearing down upon him from the direction whence he had come. Casey Ryan Davidson, the detective, seemed disgusted at Morgan’s tactics, openly abused the caretaker, and ran ahead of his column, revolver in hand, bearing down upon Larry, who held our center. The House of a Thousand Candles Perhaps they had not been as diligent as they might have been in canvassing all possible ways and means for meeting the pecuniary emergency so fast bearing down upon them. The Grandissimes When the natives in the canoe saw the sloop bearing down upon them, and that they had no chance of escape, they showed fight. The History of Puerto Rico From the Spanish Discovery to the American Occupation Swept along thus with the rise and fall of water, one of the floating missiles seemed now bearing down upon the Dewey's port bow. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet Overwhelming numbers seem to bear down upon the Allies. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 4 France and the Netherlands, Part 2 Suddenly she felt all the oppression and sorrow of the sex bear down upon her and mark her with its relentless finger. The Blood Red Dawn The ship behind had, the moment she perceived the Lass of Devon bearing down upon her consort, crowded on more sail, and was now ranging up on the other side of her. Friends, though divided A Tale of the Civil War Two, lying at short range on her quarters, were pouring in a fearful fire; the third, which had evidently been engaged with the "Numancia," was rapidly bearing down upon her, apparently intending to ram. Stories by American Authors, Volume 5 Brought to off Tortugas under our foresail, and about 5 A.M. saw a sloop bearing down upon us. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 In the gloom almost directly ahead loomed the figures of other horsemen bearing down upon the fugitive. Cowmen and Rustlers A Story of the Wyoming Cattle Ranges She pointed, and young Mr. Pike turned to see two guards in baggy uniforms bearing down upon him, their eyes bulging with amazement. The Slim Princess Very well," replied Hardy; "ten ships have struck, but five of the van have tacked, and show an intention to bear down upon the 'Victory.' MacMillan's Reading Books Book V The wind had gone down with the sun, and the Dazzler was making but little headway, when they sighted a sloop bearing down upon them on the dying wind. The Cruise of the Dazzler D'Arcy turned round, and beheld Sir David Home and a party of horsemen bearing down upon them at full speed. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIII Perhaps, see the great crowd of people with its rush and roar, bearing down upon them, too. A Tale of Two Cities Seizing the stocky, stunted body in his mighty hands Tarzan raised the creature high above his head, hurling him at his fellows who were now gathered ready to bear down upon their erstwhile captive. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar "The Joker!" cried Alfred, bearing down upon the panting Jimmy with a ferocious expression. Baby Mine My chief war is against the clergy and barons of the land who bear down upon the poor. Robin Hood It was evident, however, that they had been seen by the crew of the Caledonia and that the big black yacht was directly bearing down upon them. Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motorboat A great Moorish galley was bearing down upon them, its rows of oars flashed in the sunlight, and its great painted sails towered above their heads. Knights of Art; stories of the Italian painters No matter how interested you may be in a chat with a friend, you will see her bearing down upon you, bringing in tow the one human being you have carefully avoided for years. Worldly Ways and Byways They saw me bearing down upon them, and they called out to me to keep out of their way. Three Men in a Boat Now there is a roar of fire and the flames are bearing down upon her motionless figure. The Awakening and Selected Short Stories A man stood mere inches in front of her—and looked up to find her bearing down upon him with a full head of steam—even as he stepped toward her. Violists Now the tempest was raging more fiercely than ever, and lo! across the wild waste of foaming waters an enormous black galley came bearing down upon them. Knights of Art; stories of the Italian painters Consequently she was unaware of Bob bearing down upon her. Bob Cook and the German Spy The Masai stopped short when they saw the strange sight of a line of cavalry bearing down upon them. Freeland A Social Anticipation A portly man whose face was adorned with symmetrical scrolls of yellow hair had come out of a glass cage in the rear of the store and was bearing down upon Anthony. The Beautiful and Damned He was almost by its side when the hoarse sound of a motor siren smote his ear, and glancing sideways, he saw a touring car bearing down upon him at full speed. I Spy When the men of Vaga saw the force bearing down upon their town, their first and right impression led them to close the gates; but two facts soon served to convince them of their error. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate A ragged fringe of silly rabble was bearing down upon them, with one or two gendarmes in the forefront, and a giant, who might or might not be Stryker, a close second. The Black Bag It seemed to their bloodshot eyes that the whole Southern army was bearing down upon them. The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis "Get ready, my lads!" said the leader of the approaching party to his men, when our wild looking horsemen were discovered bearing down upon them--"nous allons attraper des coups de baguette." The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources They went gayly on, careering about in all directions and bearing down upon every promising stump or dead pine tree they saw in the distance. Queechy All about him lay a shining floor of sea, gently undulating and six cable lengths away, bearing down upon the sloop, a black ship flying the tricolour. The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea A cab had cut in from that direction and was bearing down upon them with a brisk rumble of hoofs. The Black Bag The steamer had borne down upon the settlement very rapidly. Three Years in Tristan da Cunha It was of a clear sunny afternoon, and she came bearing down upon us, a most beautiful sight, with all her sails spread wide. Redburn. His First Voyage I seem to hear all around me the rushing in the dark of a mighty current that is bearing down upon us. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII And now, Sir Walter, looking over his shoulder, saw the other wherry bearing down upon them through the faintly opalescent mists of dawn. The Historical Nights' Entertainment Second Series He believed that, once face to face with the prince, he would be able to check the headlong disaster which was bearing down upon them all. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People Stefan, seeing the Scot bearing down upon her with two cups of broth in his hand and purpose in his eye, wakened to the danger just in time. The Nest Builder When it was set, Tom leaned from the cab and saw that they were bearing down upon the passenger train, its whistle screeching a warning. Tom of the Raiders Roberts gets falteringly to his feet, and stands in helpless apprehension, while Mr. and Mrs. McIlheny bear down upon him from the door. The Albany Depot : a Farce But at the close of life, Red Jacket began to realize more than ever the power of those forces bearing down upon him, to resist which he had summoned all the energies he could command. An Account of Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha, or Red Jacket, and His People, 1750-1830 And now this habit serves them in good stead, for looking up, Jack perceives a huge floating mass bearing down upon him through the water. Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigand's of Greece A brig was bearing down upon our starboard bow. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders Yesterday we cleared for action for a large brig that was bearing down upon us, but to our great disappointment, it proved to be an English brig from Santa Maria to London with fruit. Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir He starts nervously about, and confronts Mr. McIlheny bearing down upon him with a countenance of provisional severity. The Albany Depot : a Farce He had given orders to bear down upon the French lines in order to cut them. World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France Your heart is sick; a load as heavy as lead bears down upon you. Adventures in the Land of Canaan Suddenly, I saw some beams bearing down upon them. The Flood When they saw the other caravels bearing down upon them, they dropped their oars, and taking up their bows, sent a flight of arrows on board. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Another was now bearing down upon us as boldly as his companion had done, and commenced firing in the same manner. Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea But in another moment he saw two tall, enraged negroes bearing down upon him. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction But we have in the bottom of our hearts a comprehension of justice, which tells us that the governing hand bears down upon us sometimes for very good reasons, and we take kindly to it. Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos The Celebrated Beauty of the Seventeenth Century Andy had clutched the sleeve of his cousin's coat when saying this; but Frank did not need to be told that something like excitement was bearing down upon them. The Aeroplane Boys Flight A Hydroplane Roundup To windward, I perceived an enormous wall of spray bearing down upon us, and I heard again the shrill screaming, pierce through the roaring. The Boats of the "Glen Carrig" Fernando, glancing off to their larboard saw a large ship, flying English colors, bearing down upon them, and he had no doubt that this vessel was the subject of discussion. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established It was a gray day of damp air and a dull, thick sky bearing down upon the earth—a day conducive to forebodings. The Boss of Little Arcady But we have in the bottom of our hearts a comprehension of justice, which tells us that the governing hand bears down upon us sometimes for very good reasons, and we take kindly to it. Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos The Celebrated Beauty of the Seventeenth Century His utter weakness, like a great weight bearing down upon him, held him powerless. The Everlasting Whisper The Germans, taken completely by surprise at the sight of the foe's grim war car in its coat of elephant gray, bearing down upon them, attempted to escape, firing with their carbines as they fled. America's War for Humanity The frigate came bearing down upon them like a great mountain, and soon lay alongside. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established Swimming close together and bearing down upon the boat from the opposite direction—almost as close from their side as Frank was from his—four German sailors were racing. The Boy Allies at Jutland The Boy looked over his shoulder, and saw the huge figure of his friend, bearing down upon him, with his discoloured face rage-distorted, and murder in his tortured eyes. The Magnetic North In awhile, I perceived one bearing down upon me. The House on the Borderland Fortunately the animal pursued peculiar tactics while bearing down upon his expected victim. The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron : or, the Struggle for the Silver Cup While the Emperor was thus borne down upon the Prince, his dark eyes, kindly looking, glanced from Nilo to Lael, and finally came to rest full upon the face of the master. The Prince of India — Volume 01 But now swift misfortunes were bearing down upon the oppressor from every quarter. General History for Colleges and High Schools They were not more than half a mile away, bearing down upon them swiftly. Isobel : a Romance of the Northern Trail The barrier of Tsin Che Hwangti still kept out the most formidable adversary who had ever borne down upon it, and the independence of China seemed far removed from serious jeopardy. China But he saw that from the southwest another line of flame was bearing down upon it. Barriers Burned Away Then came Ishmael and his stout sons in open view, bearing down upon their late treacherous allies, with looks and voices that proclaimed the character of the succour. The Prairie Then from the shore a curious flotilla bears down upon us. Two Years in the French West Indies Rudolph and Max, thoroughly fed and most prodigious, were bearing down upon us, accounting for the flight of the mercenaries. A Fool and His Money "And we would fain have taken this bulwark," added the king, "and did in sooth bear down upon it with a great assault; but indeed we could make naught of it." The Junior Classics — Volume 7 Stories of Courage and Heroism They had evidently counted upon the retreat of the defenders when they saw three times their number bearing down upon them. Army Boys on German Soil Our Doughboys Quelling the Mobs To the south, the rocks are overridden by the inland ice which bears down upon and overwhelms them. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 It was caught on the road with us bearing down upon it. Over Prairie Trails At this sight Wallace sent Edwin into the town with Lord Montgomery, and marshaling his line, prepared to bear down upon the approaching earl. The Scottish Chiefs Confident and steady, bold and untiring, fierce as a Hannibal, cunning as a panther, old Tecumseh bears down upon the indefatigable Joe Johnston. The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance And so he strode on down the road, pining for a chance to sacrifice himself—and at the very hour that the greatest peril of his life was bearing down upon him. Samuel the Seeker To his horror, he perceived an Indian runner on foot, and within a dozen feet, bearing down upon him with the speed of the wind. In the Pecos Country / Lieutenant R. H. Jayne Evidently he was too absorbed to be aware of the trio bearing down upon him. Peggy Stewart: Navy Girl at Home The crew had not time to take up a boat when the cutter was bearing down upon them. The Dock Rats of New York Presently we thought we saw a great berg bearing down upon us, its form outlined against the sky, but this startling spectacle resolved itself into a low-lying cloud in front of the rising moon. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition That part of the Ladies' Aid Society which lived in West Covington was bearing down upon them. Miss Minerva and William Green Hill He beheld an entirely strange woman bearing down upon him. Rainbow's End Meanwhile Peggy was bearing down upon the thief and his plunder, though he darted and dodged like a cat, but in an unguarded moment he gave Star the advantage and was cornered. Peggy Stewart: Navy Girl at Home A yell of dismay arose from the Turkish troops as they saw the galley bearing down upon them, and frantic efforts were made to row out of her way. A Knight of the White Cross : a tale of the siege of Rhodes At the same time, he noted through his semi-delirium of agony that the stalwart men had borne down upon the knot of gaping sailors, and, at pistol-muzzle, had disarmed and handcuffed them. Black Caesar's Clan : a Florida Mystery Story Brave as he was in the presence of his friends, in the privacy of his stateroom Monty gave way to the depression that was bearing down upon him. Brewster's Millions Neewa, being a bear, was afflicted with the near-sightedness of his breed, and he could see neither the black tornado of smoke bearing down upon them nor the flames leaping out of the swamp. Nomads of the North A Story of Romance and Adventure under the Open Stars Two water oaks stand a few feet from its entrance, and through them he descries his pursuers bearing down upon him at full speed, the dogs making the very forest echo with their savage yelps. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter I immediately reported it to Captain Freeman, who came on deck and gave orders to bear down upon her and see what was wanted. Notes By the Way in a Sailor's Life Oh, sir! how could you, knowing her feeble condition, bear down upon her so heavily as you did this day. The Hand but Not the Heart or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring The train moved on, and once more Beryl heard the howling of the wolves, that she had hoped were left forever behind; that now seemed in full cry bearing down upon their prey. At the Mercy of Tiberius One day, when we had been about five weeks at sea, we descried to windward a large ship bearing down upon us with all the sail she could carry. The Adventures of Roderick Random A huge log was bearing down upon him like a projectile. The Valiant Runaways Red Pepper is swiftly bearing down upon him, and as he comes within reach springs at him. The Prospector He could not look without a quiver upon the great mass of men bearing down upon them, but the strains of fife and drum put courage in him and told him to stand fast. The Guns of Bull Run A Story of the Civil War's Eve Two mercenaries were bearing down upon him—the same two that had been the last to fall back before him. Love-at-Arms But before they took the descent to the Night Hawk ravine, they heard a thunder of hoofs, and wheeling, found Kalman bearing down upon them. The Foreigner A Tale of Saskatchewan Once again, in the wild, wet morning, he beheld the American brig bearing down upon them, and saw the bearded faces of the astonished crew. For the Term of His Natural Life For several days nothing seemed to be happening, though Larry had a sense that unknown forces were gathering on distant isothermal lines and bad weather was bearing down upon him. Children of the Whirlwind The Mamelukes all cry, "Treachery! treachery!" and every one sees the three Turkish ships bearing down upon them from the front, while the boats and the strange vessel are coming upon them from the rear. Mohammed Ali and His House The ship burned all night very brightly, and hopes are that some ship has seen the light and is bearing down upon us. The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories Raven heard, looked up and saw the Indian bearing down upon him. The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail This spring morning Moira's apprehensions awakened by an extremely light mail, were realized, as she beheld her father bearing down upon her with an open letter in his hand. Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police; a tale of the Macleod trail Then it began to move, like an avalanche bearing down upon us, great black-browed men forcing their way through. Ten Days That Shook the World The helmsman behind me had not waited for orders, and we were bearing down upon the disabled bark. To Have and to Hold A mass of cavalry was bearing down upon me. Eben Holden, a tale of the north country Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him. The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh A long, low schooner bearing down upon us! A First Family of Tasajara Our forces, sir, Challenging King Basilio's, now in sight, And bearing down upon us. Life Is a Dream Nor would she vouchsafe another answer to any question that seemed to her from the farthest distance to bear down upon that subject. Robert Falconer A full-rigged ship was bearing down upon them a short mile away. When God Laughs: and other stories The cinders slipped from under Teddy's feet, and, with the heavy burden bearing down upon him, he was unable to get sufficient foothold to save himself. The Circus Boys in Dixie Land : or, Winning the Plaudits of the Sunny South Morning was breaking over a heavy sea, and the closely-reefed topsails of a barque that ran before it bearing down upon the faint outline of the Mexican coast. The Crusade of the Excelsior An hour later there was the sound of hurrying hoofs and jingling accoutrements, and out of the plain swept a squad of cavalrymen bearing down upon the deserted vehicle. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories But what eccentricity of genius could account for his costume and for this bellicose method of bearing down upon a neighbor's home, was more than the Master could guess. Further Adventures of Lad It was broken up into masses of wildly running men, all of them bearing down upon the place whence issued this ungodly racket and turmoil. Bruce From subject to subject she passed with amazing swiftness, bearing down upon her favourite themes with the delightful audacity of the talker who is born, not made. The Deliverance; a romance of the Virginia tobacco fields If such a distressed human craft hove in sight, he would instantly bear down upon and hover about him, until resolved as to his real condition. Sir Gibbie A compact body of horsemen were bearing down upon it. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories But here they are, bearing down upon us again; so I will get away while there is time. Pillars of Society When we first saw her, she was, as I have already said, about two miles off and to windward, bearing down upon us. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 Dark yellow clouds like smoke were rolling, sweeping, bearing down upon us. The Last of the Plainsmen He saw the waiter bearing down upon him with the imitation cocktail, and moved to meet it. The Red Cross Girl I chanced to lift up my eyes from looking in at a ship’s chronometer in a window, and I saw him bearing down upon me, head on. Wreck of the Golden Mary The girl stifled an involuntary scream as she saw the proximity of the fanged fury bearing down upon them. Tarzan the Untamed |
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