flood tide

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Flood-tide is not due to the interaction of particles of water, though this may influence the form of the waves.

From The Whence and the Whither of Man A Brief History of His Origin and Development through Conformity to Environment; Being the Morse Lectures of 1895 by Tyler, John Mason

As he crosses Brooklyn ferry, this is what he feels:— Flood-tide below me!

From Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals by James, William

Flood-tide had long come when we anchored opposite the old camp.

From Tales of Fishes by Grey, Zane