gusts

In the centre of the load a girl was sitting, with a pink sunbonnet on her shoulders, and the light wind, which drove in gusts from the river, blowing the bunch of clustering brown curls on her neck.

The Miller of Old Church 1911

"The wind usually isn't constant but comes in gusts," he told me years ago.

How to Cast Lures and Flies in Strong Winds 2005

We read in gusts of sudden pleasure, without knowing what brought the pleasure along.

How We Read « So Many Books 2005

Aeroplanes seemed radiating from him in every direction, intent only upon avoiding him, the yelling of their packed passengers came in short gusts as they swept by.

When the Sleeper Wakes 2006

Saturday morning, Sept. 30, the sun shone brightly, and the warm wind blew in gusts, whipping the flags at the county veterans 'memorial on Courthouse

Marvel, Jerry W. 1968

Without windows there would be no ghost stories, for how could the rain beat on the pane, or the wind come in short gusts through the cracks?

More Toasts Marion Dix [Editor] Mosher

The birds, as they skimmed over this billowy expanse, appeared blown, despite their efforts, on the wind that swept in gusts out of the west.

The Miller of Old Church 1911

As the wind blew in short gusts down the steep road, Dan tightened his coat and looked at Pinetop's knapsack with his unfailing laugh.

The Battle Ground Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow 1909

Aeroplanes seemed radiating from him in every direction, intent only upon avoiding him, the yelling of their packed passengers came in short gusts as they swept by.

When the Sleeper Wakes 1906

The sand, driving in furious gusts from the Libyan desert, dashed like hail against our cabin windows.

A Thousand Miles Up the Nile 1891