Boreas was pictured as bearded and powerful and winged and draped against the cold. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The grass grew long and verdant and swayed in Boreas’ gentle sighs. From Wordnik.com. [how a blog was born « paper fruit] Reference
And in July, her solo show, "Boreas," opens at Gallery Hijinks. From Wordnik.com. [SFGate: Top News Stories] Reference
Nelson's wish was that the "Boreas" should go to the East Indies. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain] Reference
"Boreas," including both the naval frauds and the contraband trade. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain] Reference
The "Boreas" had a short time before this been despatched to Macao for the protection of the China trade. From Wordnik.com. [Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea] Reference
Navigation Act, 53-64; engagement to Mrs. Nisbet, 69; marriage, 75; return to England, and "Boreas" paid off. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain] Reference
Three months later, on the 7th of June, the "Boreas" sailed for England, and on the 4th of July anchored at Spithead. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain] Reference
Warlike preparations consequently ceased, and on the 30th of November, 1787, the cruise of the "Boreas" came to an end. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain] Reference
It is reported that an officer of the "Boreas," speaking to him of the vexations and odium he had undergone, used the word "pity.". From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain] Reference
The five years -- from 1788 to 1792 inclusive -- intervening between the cruise of the "Boreas" and the outbreak of war with the French. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain] Reference
"Boreas" cruise, "is now, alas! thought of no more. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain] Reference
Thus, shortly before leaving the "Boreas," he writes: "I begin to be very strict in my Ship. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain] Reference
Whom men call Boreas, and I have seen. From Wordnik.com. [Ballad of Reading Gaol] Reference
The youths from Boreas sprung, quick sped to flight. From Wordnik.com. [The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II] Reference
Boreas held back the son of Aeacus with harsh words. From Wordnik.com. [The Argonautica] Reference
Boreas and the bird of Jove, -- I will vanquish them both. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 25, November, 1859] Reference
Then he turned to Boggin and said, "Boreas, get on with it.". From Wordnik.com. [Orphans of Chaos] Reference
Here old Boreas came down upon this devoted company of doughboys. From Wordnik.com. [The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919] Reference
These pests, the oracle declares, the sons of Boreas shall restrain. From Wordnik.com. [The Argonautica] Reference
Prediction of Phineus and return of the sons of Boreas (301-447). From Wordnik.com. [The Argonautica] Reference
The principal winds were: Boreas (the north wind), Eurus (the east wind). From Wordnik.com. [Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome] Reference
And behind them the two sons of Boreas raising their swords rushed in pursuit. From Wordnik.com. [The Argonautica] Reference
And up rose Jason and up rose the sons of Boreas at the bidding of the aged sire. From Wordnik.com. [The Argonautica] Reference
Phineus and the Harpies, who are chased by Zetes and Calais, sons of Boreas (178-300). From Wordnik.com. [The Argonautica] Reference
But, this was nothing to what came later, old Boreas then putting a fresh hand to his bellows. From Wordnik.com. [Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant] Reference
CALAÏS and ZETES (the Boreadae), in Greek mythology, the winged twin sons of Boreas and Oreithyia. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary"] Reference
So spake Agenor's son; and deep sorrow seized each of the heroes, and especially the two sons of Boreas. From Wordnik.com. [The Argonautica] Reference
A few fluffy clouds began to appear, but old Boreas blew them away as soon as the west wind brought them up. From Wordnik.com. [Letters of a Dakota Divorcee] Reference
But neither Pan nor Pitys had remembrance of Boreas, the merciless north wind, whose love the nymph had flouted. From Wordnik.com. [A Book of Myths] Reference
The winds in those days were personages, and were very well known; they were called Aeolus, Boreas, and so forth. From Wordnik.com. [Willis the Pilot] Reference
And there, when they had taken their fill of food and drink, they kept awake all night waiting for the sons of Boreas. From Wordnik.com. [The Argonautica] Reference
Boreas, who attended Jason in his expedition to Colchis, delivered the good old king, and drove these monsters to the islands called. From Wordnik.com. [Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology For Classical Schools (2nd ed)] Reference
Later the sun made his appearance, red and fiery, looking as if annoyed at the capers old Boreas had been cutting up during the night. From Wordnik.com. [A Pirate of Parts] Reference
Pomona, Boreas, etc., but he had a genuine love of nature, and his descriptions, despite their artificial dress, bear the stamp of reality. From Wordnik.com. [The Canadian Elocutionist] Reference
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