He might find some diamonds, you know, just as likely as any of the hundreds of other people, who, in other sequestered parts of the beach, were pulling out other canvas bags, and shuffling in the sand with other feet.

" Then the commander, most likely in order to set his men an example of coolness, rather than because he needed the fumes of tobacco, quietly lighted his pipe, and, seeing this, our people cheered at the same time they shot down every feather-bedecked form that was exposed to view.

What more likely than such a man, threatened as he describes, should turn to his master who had shielded him and trusted him?" "I confess that is a point which never struck me," said Rolfe thoughtfully.

The wind was indeed "just right;" but even Dab forgot, for the moment, that "The Swallow" would go faster and farther before a gale than she was likely to with the comparatively mild southerly breeze now blowing.

It seemed likely at this time that instead of being divided into three kingdoms, the Frankish empire would split into thousands of little castled states.

The German, or a priori view of human knowledge, and of the knowing faculties, is likely for some time longer (though it may be hoped in a diminishing degree) to predominate among those who occupy themselves with such inquiries, both here and on the Continent.

He said the excitement of moving and coming into new scenes was the cause most likely of her feeling worse, and that would soon go off; then she was to try and be a good girl and pray.

On one point of detail some change will very likely by and by be called for.

"I reckon they ain't the Westover niggers, for they were traced to the Pamunkey; these rascals are most likely from the south side" "If Jim gets here with the dogs in an hour, we can be back to the barracks for breakfast.

Two reasons existed for this, (a) in water of a depth of less than about eight fathoms German submarines did not care to operate, and (b) under the procedure indicated danger from submarine attack was only likely on the side remote from the coast.

"He has passed it is likely through varieties of fortune."

And when, in the progress of your study, you experienced difficulty in reasoning out problems, it was very likely due to the fact that you did not master the technical terms, and as soon as you encountered the difficulties of the course, you failed because your foundation laying did not involve the acquisition of clear ideas.

Esther endeavoured to conceal her own apprehensions, and rejoined, in as cheerful tone as she could assume"Not yet, motherit's too dark for us to expect him yethe'll remain most likely until daylight.

It's this wayI stopped here in the town three nights since, and looked about for a job next day, and then I heard of something likely up the river and went after it and didn't get it, so I started back herelate at night it was.

Lookit, you fool, is it likely after takin' the trouble to knock you down, I'd kick you besides?

Our latest surveys do not show much promise of finding such a port; but, perhaps, inside the reefs beyond Peak Point, or more likely between Albany Island and the main, a snug place may be discovered for that purpose.

40 IX Such shaking doth the fever in me keep Through all this May that I have little sleep; And also 'tis not likely unto me, That any living heart should sleepy be In which Love's dart its fiery point doth steep.

What time would that besir?" "About a quarter to ten: more likely about midnight!