If the distance she had to walk was not shortened by the tenor of her thoughts, as little did she feel impatient to press onward.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
In strong gales the march was shortened.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
So we pulled along desperately, while the swells shortened and rose.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook