| 单词 | signal flag |
| 例句 | A makeshift signal flag—a red knitted leg wanner of the sort worn by dancers— was knotted to the end of an alder branch by the vehicle's rear exit. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Fighting and maneuvering continued for days, with Admiral Graves giving orders by signal flags that sailors raised aloft on his flagship. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Or decipher those colorful signal flags you see on ships and in seaside shops? Tracking Ships (and Sharks) and Tying Knots: Apps to Enrich Your Seaside Vacation 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The motifs varied: a monogram, a family cipher, an Old School motto, a series of signal flags. Noticed: Belts, Stitched and Still Preppy 2010-07-21T19:20:00Z They describe Ms. Weiner’s use of Morse code, semaphores and maritime signal flags to communicate elliptical poems. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z I proved to be blind to the distinction between the colors red and green, willing to steer for the Guerrière and glory but unable to read the signal flags. I lost my virginity in a waterfront brothel 2013-06-03T15:32:00Z Each morning, Umi runs two signal flags up the pole facing the harbor outside her hillside home. ‘From Up on Poppy Hill’: a gorgeous, sentimental ride from the Miyazakis 2013-03-28T21:44:39Z Each warrior had several horses, all trained to respond to voice commands, and in battle Mongol armies were coordinated by signal flags. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z She also hoisted the wrong signal flags, had trouble navigating and almost ran out of drinking water. Overlooked No More: Ann Davison, Who Daringly Crossed the Atlantic Alone 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z So, Toebbe proposed that his handlers fly a “signal flag” atop a building their country controlled in Washington over Memorial Day weekend — to prove they were who they claimed. The accused spy knew stealth was crucial from his work on submarines. He surfaced anyway. 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z He was colorblind and couldn’t read the signal flags between ships. At age 95, Des Moines meat cutter has no plans to stop 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z Nautical signal flags are used by ships to communicate with each other at sea, with each flag representing a single letter and a specific message. When in Seattle, wear beach-inspired accessories | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Hoist a signal flag if you detect a theme here. A retired Naval commander and his wife can finally enjoy the water, together 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z With the aid of signal flags and telescopes, they exchanged information with other signalers in a chain that reached from Harpers Ferry to Georgetown. Maryland farm has a notable, and notorious, history 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z “To the current crew of Roanoke Island, bravo Zulu, awesome job,” he said, referring to the name of the signal flag that means “well done.” Roanoke Island leaves Homer on last voyage 2015-06-21T04:00:00Z Still to be done are amenities like landscaping, signal flags, directional signs, “you are here” location maps and installation of public art. Work makes Homer Spit trail more accessible 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z Portugal is apparently a high red hill, with a round white tower on the top of it flying signal flags. The Rulers of the Mediterranean 2012-04-25T02:00:58.380Z It is a corruption of blue repeater, one of the British signal flags. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z This order has reference more particularly to two flags, which are in ordinary use as signal flags. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z The one-armed switchman who had charge of these tracks appeared on the scene, his signal flag stuck under his perfect arm, and looking flustered. Ralph of the Roundhouse 2012-03-02T03:00:11.217Z On each side of the menu was stretched a string of signal flags, giving the orders made famous by Admiral Schley in the naval engagement of July 3, 1898. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:47.297Z The man had chosen from among the signal flags those whose colours went best together, and though the result was extremely motley, it was yet a very fair substitute for a dress. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z It was therefore our duty to stow our signal flags and books down below, and learn the British signal language. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z Just then a line of signal flags ran up to the Vlodoya's main truck. The World Masters 2011-11-18T03:00:31.543Z Each sentence has its invariable number, which may be indicated by the signal flags. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z "And a bundle of signal flags, while you are about it." The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z There were also two pilot engines on the line, one of which had a large signal flag attached to it. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z By and by the two ships approach so near that signal flags can be read, and the captains talk with each other, exchanging names, whither bound, and so on. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay. Camp Fires of the Wolf Patrol 2011-07-26T02:00:18.713Z There are ten small signal flags representing the nine digits and the zero. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z On the walls were flags from every nation, and all sorts of signal flags. Two Boys of the Battleship or For the Honor of Uncle Sam 2011-06-07T02:00:13.313Z They were in great good humor, having gained the distinction of being ordered to report for wig-wag signal duty during the mine practice, both being experts with the signal flag. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z At eight bells in the afternoon they were in plain sight from the deck, little signal flags creeping up and down their halliards—ship fashion, they were holding consultation. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z On a high eminence to the right fluttered a signal flag. E.P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life 2011-05-05T02:00:19.377Z So the scout waved his signal flag above the rock, and at the same time called out in a loud voice a word that he knew stood for "friend." The Boy Scouts Under Fire in Mexico 2011-05-02T02:00:18.793Z I’m using this linen Mother sent for bandages if we had to use them, for a signal flag. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z Dan stood up, flashing the message through with a few swift dips of the signal flag. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z A German officer with signal flags advanced up to about two hundred yards from it, and directed the fire of the big guns. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z In the port passage is the wireless cabinet and signal flag lockers, with store rooms underneath. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z Then he had practiced waving his signal flags to and fro, making those particular movements that stood for letters in the Myers' code of wig-wagging. The Boy Scouts Under Fire in Mexico 2011-05-02T02:00:18.793Z Presently a signal flag appeared at the fore, and the boom of a gun waked the river echoes. Cruise and Captures of the Alabama 2011-01-30T03:00:18.733Z The Battleship Boys climbed over the side with their signal flags, each dropping into a whale boat, though the operation proved a severe strain on Dan’s injured wrist. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Ray, however, could not resist the signal flags any longer, and as soon as the meal was eaten he was out tending them again. The Girl From Tim's Place Over the terraced roofs of Valletta rises the square tower of the Grand Palace, gay with many colored signal flags. The Story of Malta "Forward!" at the same moment shouted Rodney, and the signal flag flew to its place. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies I went the whole length of the bridge when I lost my grip on the port stanchion, brought up against the after-rail, and then went down into a tangle of signal flags. Sea-Hounds Ships have a regular alphabet of signal flags.” Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands "Did you see the way that man Hickey, handled the signal flag, Coates?" The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers The plaid danced before his eyes, became a signal flag, and, watching it, he drowsed and then fell into the profound sleep which means recovery. Fairfax and His Pride Soon Lycosa's signal flag was seen flying from above the pier. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies Countless times the landing officer, with a signal flag in each hand, blurred right out of his vision. Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal On the latter's signal-halliards up went a gaudy string of signal flags announcing her identity. The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam For answer the lad asked for a signal flag. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers Indeed, up to lately, he had rather considered the whole thing something of a great bore; and when ordered out on the hills to wave signal flags, he had only obeyed under protest. The Boy Scouts in the Rockies or the Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine All types were represented in our assembly; we boasted a combination in dazzle paint to set us out, and our signal flags carried colour to the mastheads to complete the variegations of our camouflage. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Signal flags fluttered up aloft the destroyer carrying the collection of pilots, and signal flags in answer were seen to break out from one of the carriers. Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal During the day signal flags were kept flying, the meaning of which only those in command knew. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A. Sam stationed himself by the side of the box where the signal flags were kept, and, leaning against it, focused his spyglass on the rapidly receding small boats. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers As Arnold ceased speaking, the report of a single gun came up from the water, and a string of signal flags floated out from the masthead of the British cruiser. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror A brisk north wind held out our signal flags, shewing our ports of destination, and the pilot cutter, busily serving men on the inward bound, took note of our demands. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war "Did you remove the signal flags from the locker?" The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers He had a line of signal flags seven miles long, by which to direct his army. Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women Almost immediately he realized that this was just what had been accomplished, for he saw men running, and then a signal flag was waved in reply to his frantic appeals. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France "When you come to making dots and dashes in the Morse code, or what answers for the same with the heliograph, or a torch, or signal flags, I guess all languages are the same!" The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields We exchanged a little conversation with signal flags, and, having mutually wished each other a pleasant voyage, parted company. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' Almost immediately a long line of signal flags fluttered from the squat mast. The Red Hand of Ulster She entered with gay signal flags and a multitude of little Union Jacks flying; and no sooner was the anchor down than the phonograph began its musical invitation to draw near and look and buy. Billy Topsail & Company A Story for Boys These threads are used to hoist signal flags. Boys' Book of Model Boats The Tartars came on at an unhurried trot, spread out in a series of long ranks, one behind the other, and he could see their fur-trimmed helmets, their waving lances, their colored signal flags. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel The shining arm of the semaphore fell to a horizontal position and remained rigid; down came the signal flags, up went a red globe and two cones. The Maids of Paradise They've got a code almost as complete as that of our armies when they use the signal flags. The Great Sioux Trail A Story of Mountain and Plain It is really no part of an infantry soldier's duty to learn telegraphy, but he is trained at times in the use of the wig-wag signal flags. Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants or, Handling Their First Real Commands When the latter was pointed out, the man handed him the familiar yellow envelope, with the crossed signal flags on the cover, and the burning torch. McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. On the summit of the white hill a mile distant, a red signal flag went up. From the Car Behind Then I sat down on the sun-warmed slates and waited, amusing myself by watching the ever-changing display of signal flags on the distant observatory. The Maids of Paradise Note.—An analysis of the above system of signal flags will show: 1. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition Here, where he had plenty of space for manœuvring, he was practising some moves with the signal flag, while Sergeant Hupner stood by criticising. Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants or, Handling Their First Real Commands The barge led the way to the extreme west of the bay, where the signal flag was again exhibited, and then swung first to the port and then to the starboard. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark All that short January day the fleet steamed slowly eastward, while signal flags fluttered incessantly. The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War His destination was the ridge where Tom Binns had seen the flashing of red and white signal flags. The Boy Scout Automobilists or, Jack Danby in the Woods Lines of communication established by regiment; orderlies carry signal flags. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition Under his left arm he carried two signal flags, rolled and attached to short staffs. Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants or, Handling Their First Real Commands “One!” said the coxswain of each boat, at a dip of the signal flag. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark The mode is much the same as that used by our mercantile marine with their signal flags. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3 No 2, February 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy If they'd caught you with your signal flags, they might have smelled a rat, and the best part of our catching Canfield was that they didn't know anything about it. The Boy Scout Automobilists or, Jack Danby in the Woods Communication between firing line and major or colonel; company musicians carry signal flags. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition That sent the two boyish young corporals quickly into barracks with their signal flags, which they exchanged for their rifles. Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants or, Handling Their First Real Commands Once more the signal flag appeared, with a double motion upwards. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark The positive sign or quantity in algebra; also signal flag or pendant by which a request or order is answered. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. A signal flag was raised to show that all was ready. Anecdotes for Boys While he shaded his eyes with his hand against the glare of the morning sun, one of the sloops hoisted a string of bright signal flags and fired two guns. Blackbeard: Buccaneer "It was Captain Cortland who sent me to you, sir, but he said he had no authority to draw a requisition for signal flags." Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants or, Handling Their First Real Commands The signal flag moved in a horizontal circle. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark This was answered by a signal flag which meant “Yes;” whereupon we ran up four other numbers signifying, “We will sail immediately.” A Yacht Voyage Round England Bright-colored signal flags were run up and down the masts of all the ships of the Federal fleet. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story Suddenly she noticed that every stitch of canvas was being run up, and a moment later signal flags flew out at the masthead. Chatterbox, 1906 Here is an order on which the quartermaster sergeant will issue you two signal flags. Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants or, Handling Their First Real Commands Down in the village lights faded from window and cabin; a cavalryman, signaling from the church tower, whirled his flaming torch aside and picked up a signal flag. Special Messenger Then Hal, using one arm in place of a signal flag, wig-wagged the information: "We have thoroughly scouted all about your position, and find no sign of an enemy." Uncle Sam's Boys in the Philippines or, Following the Flag against the Moros We heard the enemy's alarm-guns, and directly the signal flags were waving up and down our front. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War “There’s that young Master Williams, whom we’ve always thought so noble like, just been here as ragged as ragged, and with a face the colour o’ my white signal flag.” Eric, or Little by Little "Signal 'Ready to receive,'" was Darrin's command to his signalman, who stood waiting, signal flags in hand. Dave Darrin After The Mine Layers Behind her the signal flags were fluttering wildly once more; a priest, standing near her, turned nodding: “Our boys will be going in before sundown,” he said quietly. Special Messenger As the stranger came up, the "President" set her broad pennant and ensign; on seeing which the stranger hoisted several signal flags, the significance of which was not understood by the Americans. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Horses went hither and thither; signal flags flashed to-and-fro; a battery of the Reserve Artillery dashed down the lane. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War From the deck of the vessel he communicated his orders by the signal flags, to those left in command on shore. Three Years in the Sixth Corps A Concise Narrative of Events in the Army of the Potomac, from 1861 to the Close of the Rebellion, April, 1865 Three hundred feet to the right was a slight elevation, which the boys had noticed, and as it was devoid of trees offered the most available place for the signal flag. The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Island Tales For two days the signal flags had been talking to each other; for two nights the fiery torches had been conversing about that beleaguered city in the South. Special Messenger Successful operation of new railroads—even ordinary railroads—is not all glistening varnish and bright new signal flags. Deep Furrows I saw the waving of signal flags, the commotion through the camps,—officers galloping their horses, teamsters whipping their mules, regiments turning out, drums beaten, and batteries limbered up. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War Our last act was to lower the signal flag, and we then, getting on board, with hearty strokes pulled away for the brig. The Mate of the Lily Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book Oh, here’s Solly.—Here, you, sir, what about those two signal flags? Nic Revel A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land Higher on the hill, however, the air became clearer; a man outlined in the void was swinging signal flags against the sky. Special Messenger Presently a fluttering string of signal flags appeared on the top of the island, and a moment later our engines resumed their throbbing and we headed boldly into Boca Chica. In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country All of us, though, kept on the watch; they looking out for land, we for help in response to our signal flag half-mast high. The Ghost Ship A Mystery of the Sea The balls burst apart, and four signal flags fluttered in the breeze. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War This tells all about the different systems of day and night signaling, and shows alphabets, signal flags, codes, ciphers, and so forth. Pluck on the Long Trail Boy Scouts in the Rockies The next day Johnson and I put a signal flag on one of the high mountains, afterwards named Logan, forming Signal Station Number 7. A Canyon Voyage The Narrative of the Second Powell Expedition down the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming, and the Explorations on Land, in the Years 1871 and 1872 Recognizing the signal flag on the strange man. The Wonder Island Boys: The Mysteries of the Caverns "Why not make a big signal flag for Observation Hill?" The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island Their pickets are plainly seen from our lines, and their signal flags are discernable on Mission ridge. The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer Then they would exchange sentences by means of the signal flag, waved up and down and every which way, according to the alphabet used in the U. S. Signal Corps. The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire or, Scouting with the Silver Fox Patrol In the absence of signal flags, the head dress or other substitute may be used. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training In other places boats were run under overhanging trees on the shore, in which signal flags were hoisted, and the angles measured below with sextants. The Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No. V, May, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy A signal flag broke out at her mast, and Captain Brisco, seeing it, exclaimed impatiently: "What can they want with us?" The Moving Picture Girls at Sea or, A Pictured Shipwreck That Became Real If you see nothing which you can recognize, make a signal flag of your handkerchief and put it up high, as high as you can. On the Trail An Outdoor Book for Girls He had seen the other focus his glasses straight toward the tree, in the dead upper branches of which, he, Thad, was clinging, and wildly waving his improvised signal flag. The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire or, Scouting with the Silver Fox Patrol On the morning of the 14th of September the signal flag was flying from Drake's maintop to up anchor and away. English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4 A Spanish flag, signal flags, etc., and a quantity of ammunition, were captured, and the United States flag raised. Young Peoples' History of the War with Spain The cruiser came leaping toward the fleet, her signal flags fluttering messages. Navy Boys Behind the Big Guns Sinking the German U-Boats In this Stanhope again made a record that put her boys in the van, for Paul had secured and studied the army manual on using the signal flags, and to good advantage. The Banner Boy Scouts Or, The Struggle for Leadership The Admiral turned and faced the speaker; his jaw fell like a signal flag; but he drew himself up with fine self-repression. The Astonishing History of Troy Town Eph made a swift dive for the box that contained the signal flags used in the international marine signaling code. The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam Jack waited until he saw the signal flags break out at the foretop of the "Hudson." The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis Even on those craft from which his dashing, daring performance had not been witnessed the news was known, now, passed from ship to ship by the wig-wagging of signal flags. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat The signal flags were waving, and officers galloping by constantly, of whom the quartermaster was hailed with shouts of 'Grub, grub.' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 4, October, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The object the mysterious robber was utilizing for burglarious purposes, was the signal flag used at the switch shanty where Lem Wacker had been doing substitute duty that day. Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent Up flew the signal flags, fluttering in the breeze. The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam The Matterhorn refused to take in its signal flags of storm. Among the Forces The man on the ridge had seen them, for he stooped, picked up a signal flag, and waved it in reply. American Merchant Ships and Sailors Suddenly Edwards, who stood forward on The Hawk, caught the peculiar fluttering of the signal flags aboard the Glasgow. The Boy Allies Under the Sea The senior naval officer aboard the Plymouth hoisted signal flags. The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets Or, the Fall of the German Navy Don took the signal flags and walked thoughtfully toward the cellar. Don Strong, Patrol Leader After "turn to" was sounded at 1:15 o'clock, we noted a long string of signal flags flying from the signal yard, which we found requested permission from the flagship to proceed at once. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" "There isn't room on the plate for him; he's too fat," remarked young Smith, who carried a pair of signal flags and a pole. The Hilltop Boys on the River Soft commands carried back and forth across the water, while the signal flags of the Glasgow continued to flutter. The Boy Allies Under the Sea Behind Lieutenant Bowers stood a sailor with a signal flag. Dave Darrin at Vera Cruz Messages were sent by varying the position of a single signal flag. Masters of Space Morse, Thompson, Bell, Marconi, Carty The "Yankee" was rigged with the Ardois lamps, and she also carried all the necessary signal flags and other paraphernalia required to communicate with other vessels of the fleet. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" "There's that young Master Williams, whom we've always thought so noble like, just been here as ragged as ragged, and with a face the color o' my white signal flag." Eric I forgot when I sent you off that you hadn't any signal flag. Bob the Castaway Once more the mule waved his ears, like signal flags. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road In 1780 Admiral Kempenfeldt thought of adding other signal flags instead of depending upon the varied positions of a single signal. Masters of Space Morse, Thompson, Bell, Marconi, Carty It was a striking sight, with the sailors seated on oars and buckets, covered with signal flags, and with their clean frocks and faces. Letters from the Cape In their cabins hung the same charts and signal flags which had done service in the days of Louis XIV and Frederick the Great. The Story of Mankind I heard a Colonel with eight ribbons for eight campaigns scold a private for five minutes because he could not see a signal flag, and no one else could. Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis So Jud sent the order to the second boat by means of his signal flags. The Banner Boy Scouts Afloat or, the Secret of Cedar Island This seaplane is identified by its signal flags and by the fact that it carries no torpedo. The Conquest of America A Romance of Disaster and Victory Long streamers spread out like signal flags of danger. In the Heart of the Rockies I climbed along the right bank of the lowest of the tributaries and set a signal flag on a ridge fourteen hundred feet high. Travels in Alaska Portugal is a high hill with a white watch tower on it flying signal flags. Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis "What's the matter?" shouted Jud, taking it upon himself to learn the facts in the quickest possible time, so that signal flags were not used. The Banner Boy Scouts Afloat or, the Secret of Cedar Island "Those signal flags are a warning to all vessels not to take aboard any refugees that seem to have escaped from here, unless they are taken as prisoners." The Motor Girls on Waters Blue Or the Strange Cruise of the Tartar The word is corrupted from Blue Repeater, a signal flag. Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson "Heaven be thanked!" read one set of signal flags. Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" "Mr. Carter, have the chief quartermaster report on deck with the signal flags." The Mystery Then there was a fluttering of the signal flag and briefly the scout master informed the other as to what their intentions were. The Banner Boy Scouts Afloat or, the Secret of Cedar Island I was given large books in which were colored plates of the uniforms and signal flags of every navy in the world. The Secrets of the German War Office Maurice, not caring about the weather, indifferent to these signal flags of danger, was cross, for he wanted to talk to the little lacemaker, and to learn how to manage her bobbins. The Children's Pilgrimage Within another hour it was possible to signal, and from the "Princess Irene's" masthead the signal flags were broken out. Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" Miss Leslie knows as well as you do that one or more of the steamers chartered by her father must certainly have sighted your signal flag within a fortnight. Out of the Primitive "The boat will not stop only when the signal flag is raised." Slips of Speech : a Helpful Book for Everyone Who Aspires to Correct the Everyday Errors of Speaking Right glad was he to recognise the pennant of the Calypso outside the harbour, and he instantly ran up a signal flag to intimate success. A Modern Telemachus With the rising moon they began anew to hasten forward, calling loudly upon the unfortunate wanderer, and fluttering white handkerchiefs tied to their walking-staffs, as signal flags, but it was all in vain. The Two Captains Then, just as the signal flags ceased waving, Hazen's straight blue lines broke cover, advanced, charged through the hail of shot, shell, and rifle bullets, rushed the defenses, and stood triumphant on the top. Captains of the Civil War; a chronicle of the blue and the gray The only certain sign of man within sight was the signal flag and the smoke of the smouldering fire in the midst of the seabird colony near the outer end of the cliff crest. Out of the Primitive Buddy's pink apron fluttered a signal flag in the arms of his captor, and so it happened that the bullets whistled close to that particular Indian. Cow-Country He ran up a hoist of red and yellow signal flags, and steered gaily toward the shore. Where the Blue Begins No. Probably that is only a lightning rod, or it may be a staff for a signal flag. Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers, or, the Secret of Phantom Mountain And back it came, day after day, steering compasses, blocks and tackles, sails, coils of rope, medicine chests, ensigns, signal flags—everything, in fact, except the trade goods and supplies which had already been kai-kai’d. Adventure In his arms were gathered the tattered folds of the signal flag. Out of the Primitive He flung his bow and quiver over his shoulder, thrust the signal flag into the skin pouch, and turned to go. Out of the Primitive The captain of the schooner seemed particularly agitated, kept waving at the signal flags and barking through a megaphone. Where the Blue Begins But a sunlit cloud beyond necessitated the full magnifying power of the binoculars to disclose the white signal flag that flapped lazily on a slender staff near the beacon. Out of the Primitive |
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