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He strained his ears listening for the fall of approaching oars; but all was silent.
With Wolfe in Canada: The Winning of a Continent
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They heard directly the sound of approaching oars.
Boy Scouts in Southern Waters; Or, Spaniard's Treasure Chest
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Suddenly, as if coming from the thick mist high above them, the sound of approaching oars was heard.
The Story of Paul Boyton: Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the...
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All listened for approaching oars.
The Naval History of the United States. Volume 1