So far I had still to ascertain the direction in which she was bound.

I rose early, and the first thing was to ascertain the direction of the wind.

It was repeated almost immediately, though so faintly that we could scarcely ascertain the direction whence it came.

Still it ran at a sufficient speed to enable us to ascertain the direction we were to take.

The time had come for systematic attempts to probe its meaning and definitely to ascertain the direction in which humanity is moving.

Cavalry was sent in the morning to ascertain the direction of the flight of the enemy, but the infantry remained quietly awaiting events.

What Dick Sand counted on doing was to ascertain the direction and speed of the "Pilgrim," so as to get an average.

First of all, I ascertained the direction of the wind, which was very light.

We ascertained the direction they had taken and pursued them.

"We will encamp here," said our friend, "and remain till we can ascertain the direction we must pursue to come up with our friends.