down East
in, to, or into New England.
in, to, or into the state of Maine.
Canadian. in, to, or into the Atlantic Provinces.
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How to use down East in a sentence
The march turned down East 33rd Street into the setting sun and the reward of a cooling breeze.
She could hear Pierston's footsteps passing down East Quarriers to the inn; but she went no further in that direction.
The Well-Beloved | Thomas HardyYou will have plenty of time to get there as they are away down East yet, in the state of New York.
Billy Whiskers' Adventures | Frances Trego MontgomeryThey all came for days and days together in the car from somewhere down East, Ontario, I think.
The Major | Ralph ConnorA group of very learned people are to visit a little city down East called Happy Vale.
Gypsy Flight | Roy J. Snell
He was frankly Western and Stannard's type was new, although some people in down-East cities cultivated his qualities.
Northwest! | Harold Bindloss
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