This relieved the strain on the vessel, and permitted the free circulation of air.

The Fords' tea bell, rung at the front door for Ikey's benefit, relieved the strain.

There was a silence, and then a sudden cackle of almost childish laughter relieved the strain.

This relieved the strain enough so that I got within sight of the river with all my men.

This practical comment on his affirmation that nothing could break in on them relieved the strain of his feelings.

What tales of battle were told in sight of this incongruous pair whose antics relieved the strain of war!

He had scarcely got hold of it before it snapped in the middle, and relieved the strain on the crocodiles.

The loss of the main-top mast and mizzen greatly relieved the strain on the ship, and she worked much easier.

That which she saw relieved the strain of the long night vigil; but there was much that she did not see.

He braced himself against its edge and, with his back firmly pressed against the wall, relieved the strain on his thumbs.

This was all very comforting and relieved the strain of war very considerably, but the advantages in the matter of organisation were illimitable.

Then he shoved the levers over, and pressed down the pedal that cut out the muffler and slightly relieved the strain on the motor.

Mrs. Condor's visit relieved the strain somewhat, but Claire was still strung with a tense emotion that found expression in a restless physical activity.

The entrance of the naval officer relieved the strain, for the two branches of the Kaisers armed might were soon-afterthe usual gymnastics-engagedin conversation.

It was five minutes before another breath of wind came, but this lasted three or four minutes, and greatly relieved the strain from the hawsers.