The distant firing from the mainland had reached the British at Boston.

On the way they were arrested by the sound of distant firing.

At length, a little after daybreak, they were aroused by distant firing.

But my brother's attention speedily reverted to the distant firing in the south.

As we approached we could hear the distant firing of cannon.

That distant firing had ceased, and all need for further advance had ended.

The night was now far advanced, and the distant firing became spasmodic and faint.

They had got about half-way, when the sound of distant firing reached their ears.

From further away came the crack of single gunshots on a distant firing range.

When the army approached Wejh on January 24, Lawrence was surprised to hear distant firing.

At that moment the dull sound of distant firing broke the stillness of the snow.

The distant firing had ceased now and a great stillness reigned over the bare land.

Before I could answer, I caught the sound of distant firing on the Lewisboro road.

From time to time the crowd were silent and listened, and distant firing was heard.

We could hear the distant firing of anti-aircraft guns.

Now the distant firing broke out again, and briskly.