| 单词 | close order |
| 例句 | The players attacked their lines as though afraid that, if they did not keep their words in close order, the audience might throw comments of their own into the breach. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Several of the owners in Shanghai said they felt misled by Tesla sales staff who had urged them to close orders and told them that they would face higher prices in the new year. Protesting Tesla China buyers vow more pressure over price cuts they missed 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z “This is not the 26th floor and this is not the Trump Organization. You need discipline, grit, close order drill — in short, an experienced taskmaster who knows Capitol Hill.” Trump in ‘No Rush’ to Fill Chief of Staff Job 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z They learned to march in close order, to count off their steps. Here’s what a Hamas training camp for teens looks like 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Traditional naval tactics called for capital ships sailing in close order and following visual signals from their leader to defeat their counterparts with heavy guns fired at point-blank range. The invention of the military-industrial complex 2014-01-26T14:30:00Z At the head would sit their father Fe'ao, a former Tonga international, still a thunder-thighed man with admirable appetite, sisters Tiffany and Ana in close order. How fighting for food gave Vunipola hunger 2013-10-27T21:57:06Z After marching past the regiments formed in close order, the General then addressed a few words to each. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z In close order and dead silence the two regiments then moved straight for the battery. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z He then ordered his crew to row straight for the port—the other canoes following in close order behind. Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent 2011-12-24T03:07:57.647Z Ships proceeding in close order and engaging at short ranges were extremely vulnerable, however, to torpedo fire. The invention of the military-industrial complex 2014-01-26T14:30:00Z Standing, partially concealed by my horse, near one of these eras, on one occasion a band of Little Bustards passed so near and in such close order that three brace fell to the two barrels. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z Occasionally one or two of the flock utter a loud whistle, which seems to be a signal for all to keep close order. British Birds in their Haunts 2011-11-23T03:00:23.677Z For four days the army marched across country in close order, covered in all directions by reconnoitring cavalry and advanced, flank and rear guards. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z Standing in close order, they fired three volleys that produced long cheering from the crowd. Campaign of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry April 25-November 11, 1898 2011-10-16T02:00:16.233Z The men were not used to pavements, nor to marching in close order. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z The fox-hounds, seventy in number, were driven down in perfect, close order by the beaters to the cracks of the Russian hunting whip and installed in their car, which barely offered them sufficient accommodation. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z Cecil forced his men to be quiet as they ran; they saw the point, and there was not a sound till in close order they fell on Pompey. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z Other events follow in close order but it has been a great pleasure that my angel mother and her beloved church are ineffaceably pictured on the front page of my book of remembrance. Revisiting the Earth 2011-07-12T02:00:36.337Z During our course, we kept close order; two of us did attempt an episode, but were soon warned of the expediency of keeping with the rest. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z But before they could deploy, they were charged by the French infantry in close order, and driven out. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z When the enemy could get close up to a work without serious loss, and attack in close order, Old type of field defences. the defenders needed a really good obstacle in front of them. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z The German infantry paid dearly for their temerity in advancing through the narrow streets of the town in close order, two or three British machine-guns mowing them down in hundreds. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z The descent was made in close order, for it was now dark. The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India 2011-04-11T02:00:13.067Z The western sky wore a rather ominous look of half mourning, and heavy grey and black clouds were whirling about and forming up in close order in a manner suggestive of rising wind. Above the Snow Line 2011-03-03T03:00:49.380Z Meanwhile pontoons were pushed across the river, and as soon as the bombardment ceased wave after wave of Germans in close order surged forward. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Where, as often happens, troops have to advance on a narrow front, say against a bridge, a causeway, a street, or a defile, they must attack in close order if they are to succeed. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z Then eight of them leaped fiercely upon some of the remaining animals, and pursued the wagon-train, which, under the frantic urging of Billy and Jim, was already under way in close order. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z With their hats in their hands, which hung down by their sides, they stood perfectly still, and in close order, while some gentlemen were passing from one to another examining for the purpose of buying. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 2 2011-02-05T03:00:13.817Z Order, extended.—The formation in which the troopers, or the subdivisions, or both, are separated by intervals or distances greater than in close order. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z Consequently he keeps his relatives in relentlessly close order, herding them across the quadrangle under a running fire of admonition and reproof. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z Troops attacking in close order have certain advantages over those attacking in open order. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z The Hungarians, drawn up in close order, occupied that circular space which even now shows the traces of having once been trampled by many feet. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z These branches and poles were again traversed by cords, which kept them in close order and regular position. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 In close order the troop executes the firings at the command of the captain, who posts himself in rear of the center. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z Here they received without shrinking a volley, which was certain to destroy a number of them, and then rushing forward in close order, fought their enemies hand to hand. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" Halting directly in rear of the spot where the horse on both sides were so vehemently engaged, they wheeled into line, and advanced, in close order and admirable array, to the support of the Duke. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 We soon followed in breathless silence, entered an open field and followed it up nearly half a mile, when we came upon the column of infantry moving along in close order and very fast. An Artilleryman's Diary The recruits from Pittsfield and vicinity were standing in close order with the corporal at their head, evidently ready for whatever turn might come in affairs. Corporal 'Lige's Recruit A Story of Crown Point and Ticonderoga When in ranks at close order the positions are those described in the Cavalry Drill Regulations. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z The former were being put through some simple evolutions in close order; the latter were variously and singularly employed. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel Then he gave orders that the escort should form up in close order round the two waggons, and thus they gained the top of the next rise. Harley Greenoak's Charge Passing the stand The Admiral was two lengths in front of Loftin second, a length ahead of Powhattan third, followed in close order by Bob Miles, Exploit, Audrain, Bob Cook, Buchanan and Boreas. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 We marched forward as usual, with the heavy guns, the horse, the crossbow-men, and musketeers, in close order. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. Ployment.—An evolution in which the command diminishes its front, as in passing from line to column, or from extended order to close order. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z Captain Bailey in the Cayuga was pressing gallantly forward and did not notice the signal to the vessels to move in close order. Elsie at Viamede They must not be allowed to reach the lake in close order, to turn the tide of battle against us there at the last. A Captive of the Roman Eagles Passing the stand Keokuk still led, Bersan second, Lord Coleridge third, the pace slow, Irish Pat fourth, followed in close order by Playfair, Favor, Joe Cotton, Thistle, Clay Pate and Ten Booker. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 This was carried in the affirmative, but we took every precaution to be upon our guard, marching in close order with our arms ready for action. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. Being in extended order the squad, to pass directly to close order, must execute the assembly or rally. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z Military instruction includes close order drill, crawling and obstacle penetration, storming techniques, and hand-to-hand combat. Area Handbook for Albania The cavalry were now ordered to form in squadrons, and move past in close order. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Entering the main track The Admiral was in the lead and tried to bolt, Bob Miles second, lapped by Loftin, the remainder of the lot bunched and in close order. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 First advanced Rear Admiral Head's flagship monitor, the "Shockingbadhat;" followed in close order by the "Aitch," the "Yew," the "Em," the "Bee," the "You" and the "Gee." The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 If the deployment is found to be premature, it will generally be better to assemble the troop and resume the advance in close order. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z They only sang their death chants; and forming in close order they moved along the ridge like one man, cutting a way with their knives. Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women As we moved slowly along in close order, I found myself among a group of officers of the Emperor's staffs eagerly discussing the day and its events. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II “They’re off!” yelled the crowd with one accord, and down the stretch came the sextette in pretty close order. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 A half mile down the road the Hessians came marching on in close order till they arrived at some farm buildings when they were seen to break ranks. Rodney, the Ranger With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield Steadily the force advanced until, when within a comparatively short distance of the mouth of the valley, the word for "close order" was given. Soldiers of the Queen For the clouds of arrows flew thickly, piercing the enemy packed in close order. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens Everything in the boat was put up in close order, and then the two went ashore again, flower basket in hand. Say and Seal, Volume II Very picturesque they were, feeding and flying in close order. Birds in the Bush Afterward he had the squadron get under way several times to practice keeping close order, and changing formation and course. Admiral Farragut We retreated in close order into the bush on the opposite side of the vlei—the other side from the scherms. The Red True Story Book The left wing with the cavalry he gave to Arinthæus and Hormisdas, with orders to lead them in close order through the level and easy country of the plain. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens Dress after dress lay in close order—muslin and silk and stuff; under them pieces of linen and flannel such as Pattaquasset could hardly have furnished. Say and Seal, Volume II Instead, however, of behaving as he had been led to expect, the rest of the ducks formed close order round the wounded bird and sheltered it from further harm. Birds in the Calendar In close order drill the strictest attention is paid to all the little details, all movements being executed with the greatest precision. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition It took more than two hours for the regiments, marching in close order, to get by them, and it was nearly light when the last stragglers had passed their hiding-place. The Boy Scout Automobilists or, Jack Danby in the Woods Before sunset the signals were made for the British fleet to prepare for battle, and to keep in close order all the night, during which the signal-guns of the Spaniards were distinctly heard. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I But for fighting, which after all is our real purpose, the close order must be discarded in favor of extended order, which you will understand better if I call it skirmish line formation. At Plattsburg She had seen innumerable pictures of such vessels, knew their immensity—a Sovereign-class battle cruiser was approximately spherical, a kilometer in diameter, and massed on the close order of eight hundred million tons. A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Double rank, habitual close order formation; uniformity of interval between files obtained by placing hand on hip. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition They normally dwelt in rather close order and in relations which are necessarily very sympathetic. Domesticated Animals Their Relation to Man and to his Advancement in Civilization On the 31st December he inspected them in close order drill and the practice of formations when under artillery fire. The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula He is of use in close order formation, yet there, with a little drill, the company could get along without him. At Plattsburg Each entrance to the river was surrounded by an in-shore squadron of Federal vessels, anchored292 in close order during the day, and at night weighing anchor and patrolling from shore to shore. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Leading deployed troops difficult; necessity for training, discipline and close order. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition So, when engaged in skirmishing order, being then very much exposed, it must always be protected, like infantry skirmishers, by supports in close order. A Treatise on the Tactical Use of the Three Arms: Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry He continued the chase until night; but the schooners not being able to keep up, a signal was made to relinquish the pursuit, and to form in close order. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 From 1620-1816 We have so far been drilling in close order formation, so called because we always maintain our front and rear ranks together as such. At Plattsburg When rounding the point, the vessels in close order and ready for action, we descried a party of the enemy with artillery on the right bank, and we immediately opened fire with our bow guns. Destruction and Reconstruction: Personal Experiences of the Late War In close order the company executes the firings, as prescribed in pars. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition Admiral Russell on seeing this, annulled the signal for the rear to attack, and bore away to join the leeward-most ships, and formed a line ahead in close order of sailing. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Thus the old forest trees, if marshalled in close order, would have formed a wood of no inconsiderable magnitude. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea A dozen were well to the front, still crowding close together, while the rest, also in close order, were strung along at different distances. The Hunters of the Ozark McMillan knew them better, however; he held his command under strict military discipline, marched in close order with scouts out, forbade straying from the column, and zareba-ed his night camps. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier Usually the firings in close order consist of saluting volleys only. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition After this frightful massacre, Abdalla ordered the bloody bodies to be ranged side by side in close order, and then to be covered with boards spread with Persian carpets. History of the Moors of Spain They came with a rush in close order, and were checked, at the point where the hedge had been levelled, by a withering fire from the loopholes and attic windows. Two Sides of the Face Midwinter Tales When we meet, and the battle begins, let people be on the alert to bring all our ships in close order, and ready to bind them together. Erling the Bold The expression on this occasion was misunderstood, however, and, as about two dozen additional yelping dogs had joined the ranks of the enemy, they advanced in close order to the attack. The Dog Crusoe and his Master Issuing of ammunition and loading of pieces before deployment; firings in close order. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition Mr. Edison, Colonel Smith, Sydney Phillips, Aina and myself advanced at the head of the procession, our guard following in close order behind us. Edison's Conquest of Mars The Jews at once manned the wall, and formed in close order behind the breach. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem We cheered lustily as she opened her powerful broadside upon the enemy, when we running down were brought into close order of battle, thus being saved from the mauling we were getting. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Then we could distinguish camels—of which there seemed to be a hundred or more—advancing rapidly in close order. Saved from the Sea The Loss of the Viper, and her Crew's Saharan Adventures Certain movements in extended order executed by same commands as in close order. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition The main body kept in close order, while an advanced guard was sent forward to feel the way, and skirmishers were thrown out on either side to guard the flanks from attack. Mark Seaworth The latter formed in close order and, covered by their shields, received the onslaught calmly. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem On we ran, in close order, at a double-quick step. Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman His only chance of escape was to retreat in close order, and as rapidly as he could till he got out of the wood. Hurricane Hurry On other occasions, when firing in close order is necessary, it is executed by company or other subdivision, under instructions from the major, as prescribed in pars. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition They marched and wheeled, and formed in close order and extended order, and various other simple manoeuvres, in very good style. Ernest Bracebridge School Days The object of the British being attained, they were retiring in close order to the boats, when a fire of jingalls and musketry was opened on them from the walls. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign There was no time for the exchange of further words, but the men forming in close order, we marched steadily along the narrow streets. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham The look-out ships were now recalled by signal, and the line of battle formed in close order. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat Through some strange oversight or carelessness on the part of their commander, they were advancing in close order, and Jack felt that now was the moment when his twelve-pounder was likely to prove useful. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection On other occasions, when firing in close order is necessary, it is executed by company or other subdivision under instructions from the major. Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19) Such as they reserve for spears in Spain, they keep shrip’d up close to the stem, and plant them in close order, and moister places. Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) Or A Discourse of Forest Trees It was a wild, desolate region, with nothing moving except ourselves and a big hawk high above;221 but we pressed on fast, in close order, our packs on our backs, Major Henry leading. Pluck on the Long Trail Boy Scouts in the Rockies Troops of horsemen in close order dashed straight towards our tent, as if they meant to stamp us into the earth, and so finish us off at once. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People General Kempster's Brigade followed, in as close order as possible; having detached portions of the 1st and 2nd Ghoorkhas, and the 2nd Punjab Infantry, to flank the whole force. Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti "They were certainly in close order, sir, but I'll not take it on myself to say quite as near together as that." The Two Admirals Burke arranges them in tolerably close order in the paragraph. Critical Miscellanies, Volume I (of 3) Essay 4: Macaulay His breast swelled and his chin lifted as he found the convoy still sailing in close order, obeying his signals smoothly and intelligently as a trained pack obeys its huntsman. The Blue Pavilions However, our artillery caught the enemy's troops in close order before they had been deployed, and so we experienced no greater inconvenience than a bombardment, doing no great damage. With the British Army in The Holy Land As soon as your progress in close order is sufficiently advanced, you will be given extended order drill, which will teach you the formations used in battle, and how a firing line is controlled. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training "In our close order we might hope to make a thorough wreck of him." The Two Admirals On the night of February 13, 1797, an English fleet of fifteen ships of the line, in close order and in readiness for instant battle, was under easy sail off Cape St. Vincent. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right. At War with Pontiac The Totem of the Bear Mr. Edison, Colonel Smith, Sidney Phillips, Aina and myself advanced at the head of the procession, our guard following in close order behind us. Edison's Conquest of Mars For several days after reporting you will undergo many hours of close order drill. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training Therefore they were accustomed to fight each for himself, instead of in close order. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower When firing in close order the front rank should fire kneeling, as, owing to the shortness of muskets, accidents frequently occur. Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. The three other regiments, in close order, followed; bearing away farther to the right, so as to be able to open fire and advance. With Kitchener in the Soudan A Story of Atbara and Omdurman It was late in the afternoon of their third day's journey that the men from Sycamore Ridge rode in close order, singing, through the streets of Leavenworth. A Certain Rich Man When the beginner knows these he will have no difficulty with the remainder of the close order. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training His march was in close order, his encampments compact, and well guarded with artillery; and the utmost circumspection was used to leave no vulnerable point. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Randolph drew up his men in close order to receive them. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The British were some time before they were ready for the attack, but at ten o'clock the whole army stood in close order, ready to advance. Orange and Green A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick As Brad spoke the close order of the original formation dissolved and opened. The Universe — or Nothing Likewise the ships arranged in too close order drove their prows into neighboring ships and shattered their oars. History Of Ancient Civilization These men had fought in close order, and unshaken, under the fire of eighty pieces of artillery. The History of Napoleon Buonaparte So when he had silenced the company, and with a sweep of his cane had driven them into close order about the walls, he said: "Mr. Thomas is anxious to make an address." The Soldier of the Valley Instead of rushing forward at once, the grenadiers stood behind their breastwork and hurled their grenades at the Irish grenadiers, who stood in close order on the opposite edge. Orange and Green A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick Before sun-set, in the evening of the 13th, the signal had been made for the British squadron to prepare for battle, and the ships were also directed to keep in close order during the night. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 The Tenth crossed in advance and formed in close order on the opposite side of the stream, its line facing northwest. The Colored Regulars in the United States Army It is for a particular ship 'to cut through the enemy's line of battle, and for all the other ships to follow her in close order to support each other.' Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. Hood, therefore, at 1.34 made the signal for a close order, and immediately afterwards ceased firing, finding not one in ten of the enemy's shot to reach. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence It has been supposed that the embattling of an army was first learned by observing the close order of the flight of these birds. The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper At a quarter past eight o'clock, the squadron was ordered, by-signal, to form in a close order; and, in a few minutes afterwards, the signal was repeated to prepare for battle. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 The attacking party were coming forward in close order, and five of the men fell. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India The ships not directed by those signals are to form in close order, to cover the ships engaged from the rest of the enemy's fleet. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. A half-hour after this the Victory had been joined by three of the centre, which were following her in close order, the van remaining in the same relative position. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence The audience was very numerous, standing in close order to the distance of twenty-five or thirty yards under a large gum tree. The Book of the Bush Containing Many Truthful Sketches Of The Early Colonial Life Of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, And Others Who Left Their Native Land And Never Returned In the dim of dawn, the officer in charge of this post saw the Boers creeping down behind a stone wall to the left, gathering in the bottom, advancing in, for them, close order. From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War Certain of the claqueurs accepted outpost duty, as it were, and acted in isolated positions; others, and these the majority, took close order, and fought, so to speak, in column. A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character The French consider periods spent in the trenches as periods of rest; instead of letting the men go on pass when relieved, they restore discipline by close order drill. Military Instructors Manual The best professional salesman often has to make repeated efforts to close orders. Certain Success By twelves and sixteens on we go, Rank'd four deep in close order O! The Felon's Track History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848 When night set in I marched the Norfolk's men in close order, and as secretly as possible, to the Cove. Willis the Pilot Instead of this, his fierce spirit led him to form his troops in close order and attack them front to front. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. It must not be imagined that this transition from close order to extended is done in the field when actually under fire or as a result of surprise. Military Instructors Manual A line of these, drawn up in close order, shoulder to shoulder, is ranged, hard by, against the tall fence that encloses the grounds. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 101, May, 1876 Now were the foes in sight, and they ranged up in close order when they saw we were ready. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Before them, at close range, was a company breaking out of close order in a sauve-qui-peut rout up a reverse slope. The Last Shot The signal was made, "To keep close order, and prepare for battle." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 Every officer of experience knows the difficulty of moving in an orderly manner several deployed battalions in three ranks at close order, and that a fourth rank would increase the disorder without adding any advantage. The Art of War The French line-of-battle was thus broken in two places by columns of enemies' ships in such close order as to force its vessels aside, even if the wind had not conspired to embarrass their action. The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 The wagons were to travel in close order. The Covered Wagon Start a commissariat train or a company in close order across, and—whew! The Last Shot Yet I had heard of the ways of armies, and thought to see them marching in close order and in silence. A Thane of Wessex At ten o'clock of the following morning, we entered the fortified town of Chiahuitztla, which is situated upon a high rock of very difficult ascent, marching in close order with our artillery in front. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 03 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The Fusiliers were a very close order; or one might say they garrisoned the citadel. The Grandissimes The sound approached nearer and nearer, and by the dim light of the street lamps one could distinctly recognize a column of men marching in close order from the opera-house down the Linden Street. The Merchant of Berlin An Historical Novel They tried to flank in the valley after their second attack on your position failed We drew them on and had them—a battalion in close order—under the guns for a couple of minutes. The Last Shot And all our men were on their feet, and the ring of Danes were shouting, and cheering their two mad men, yet keeping close order. A Thane of Wessex The Cadence system of teaching close order drill. U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1977 January - June Then in close order the battery itself followed and stood. Kincaid's Battery The performers consisted of about fifteen old, and as many young persons, whom they arranged in close order. The Book of Enterprise and Adventure Being an Excitement to Reading. for Young People. a New and Condensed Edition. But I judge that we have not been able to silence as many of their guns as we ought to—they're using shell into our close order. The Last Shot Suddenly a body of men appeared in close order, marching down the street toward the bank. A Man of Mark Miller; and before sunset the signal was made to prepare for action, and to keep, during the night, in close order. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson But the field was not yet won, for they retreated in close order toward the East gate, resolved to hem the attackers within the city walls. Robin Hood And when they came up and formed around him in close order, he thus spoke to them. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans When we do meet, and the battle begins, let people be alert to bring all our ships in close order, and ready to bind them together. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway The utensils drew back and allowed them to pass without protest, although Captain Dipp marched the Spoon Brigade in close order after them until they had reached the edge of the clearing. The Emerald City of Oz As for his features, they seemed kindly and good humored, and his eyes were turned merrily upon his visitors as Ozma and Dorothy stood before him with their followers ranged in close order behind them. Ozma of Oz But, when he reached the cellar, he found only some boxes and canned provisions in a rack at one side, and a various litter all kept in close order. Way of the Lawless They move with much grace, performing, in quick time and close order, various intricate figures, with a great display of strength and agility. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans In a moment we had penetrated the centre of an American division; but the numbers opposed to us were overwhelming; our close order was lost; and the contest became that of man to man. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 264, July 14, 1827 Three companies were in close order on the tan. Traffics and Discoveries Unless they chose to incur this great peril, the Athenians would have to fight in close order, with the long, tapering prows of their vessels exposed to collision. Stories from Thucydides Once convinced that the French had abandoned the attempt to land, the Portuguese broke into loud shouts of triumph, which were only checked when Terence ordered them to form up in close order. With Moore at Corunna This is no time for close order, it's the time for volleys. Indian Tales We never did get the load tight all over, but we got it so that it would do, after a fashion, and then we started, in single file, close order, and without a word. Roughing It, Part 4. The English turned to charge them with their lances, and Randolph drew up his men in close order to receive them. Ten Great Events in History We then saw, on the bank we had just left, a formidable body of the enemy in close order, and hoping to surprise them, we ascended the bed of the river. The old Santa Fe trail The Story of a Great Highway The cliffs were not more than a couple of hundred yards apart at the entrance, but as we advanced they grew nearer and nearer, until a half company in close order could hardly march abreast. The Mystery of Cloomber Our drill consisted of close order formation which lasted until noon. Over the Top This whole plain was covered with an endless flock of chakars, not in close order, but scattered about in pairs and small groups. The Naturalist in La Plata Hart's Irish brigade, far away to the left, were in close order. With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader The regiment was formed in close order on deck unarmed and witnessed the execution of their comrades, who were hung up to the extremities of the main yard. The Bravest of the Brave — or, with Peterborough in Spain The nature of ancient arms required close order. Battle Studies Some fell, but the rest, pressing on in close order, dashed through the gateway and flung themselves upon the Roman soldiers drawn up to oppose their passage. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion When in ranks at close order the positions are those described in the Infantry Drill Regulations. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917 To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and training Being in comparatively close order, they suffered more heavily than Hildyard had done. With Buller in Natal, Or, a Born Leader These stood in close order under cover of their shields. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 Troops in close order can have only a moral effect, for the attack, or for a demonstration. Battle Studies He advanced with his men on foot, to meet the enemy, who were formed in close order, with their pikes shortened to five feet, planted out before them. A Visit to the Monastery of La Trappe in 1817 With Notes Taken During a Tour Through Le Perche, Normandy, Bretagne, Poitou, Anjou, Le Bocage, Touraine, Orleanois, and the Environs of Paris. Illustrated with Numerous Coloured Engravings, from Drawings Made on the Spot Usually the firings, in close order consist of saluting volleys only. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917 To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and training The first division, the hastati, which was in front, they drew up in close order to enable it to withstand and repulse the enemy. Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius The others stood in such close order they could hardly clear their elbows to lift their glasses. Paths of Glory Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front Then the legions, marching in close order, came suddenly in sight of the enemy. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries Multitudes of spearmen, multitudes of riders, were ranged in close order, and by hill and valley were despatched against Arthur's host. Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut The four companies, in close order, and as though mingled and hardly visible, seemed like a wave precipitating itself with a great noise from the height of the barricade. The History of a Crime The Testimony of an Eye-Witness Captain William Guy and his men, although the place was propitious to an ambuscade, walked in close order, each pressing upon the other. An Antarctic Mystery No other European army can be marched, in close order, regiment after regiment, up the slope of a glacis, under the fire of machine guns, without flinching, to certain death. England and the War The Helvetii, having followed with all their waggons, collected their baggage into one place: they themselves, after having repulsed our cavalry and formed a phalanx, advanced up to our front line in very close order. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries Warned by many previous disasters the Saxons never broke their close order, and so, though greatly outnumbered, hurled back again and again the onslaughts of the Northmen. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) The losses on both sides were truly appalling, the Germans suffering most on account of their open methods of attack in close order. America's War for Humanity Ibrahim requested us to keep close order, and to be silent. First Footsteps in East Africa Between three and four o'clock in the afternoon of a day in September 1742, two ships came into the Downs in close order. The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore And, after many warm greetings, the boat was made fast, and we climbed up along the peninsula together, in close order, like a little army. The Splendid Spur After resting one night on Clay hill, Alfred led out his men in close order of battle against the pagan host, which lay at Ethandune. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) Greece, in close order, and collected might, Yet suffers least, and sways the wavering fight; Fierce as conflicting fires the combat burns, And now it rises, now it sinks by turns. The Iliad The Kurds were extended, and my men in close order, so I charged and had all the best of it, arriving by God's favor in the nick of time for you, sahib. The Eye of Zeitoon The animals swam in close order, rising and blowing like porpoises, and we wondered if there was any significance in their journey northward at that time of the year. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition The Carthaginians took up close order, and, shoulder to shoulder, their bodies covered with their shields, they advanced to meet the legions of Rome. The Young Carthaginian A Story of The Times of Hannibal On another occasion the same writer saw a whole plain covered with an endless flock of chakars, not in close order, but scattered in pairs and small groups. Mutual Aid; a factor of evolution But in the straight on the run home when all were in close order the dark horse Throwaway drew level, reached, outstripped her. Ulysses However, infantry that have been charged in close order are immobile for the subsequent move. Little Wars; a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books. There was no longer any doubt about its existence, and we quickly reformed, and beat back in exactly the same close order. Wild Beasts and Their Ways, Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America — Volume 1 There were eleven bulls, and they were marching in close order along the bank of the river, approaching us at about 400 yards' distance. Ismailia One band of soldiers held the outlet from the alley; another advanced up it in close order. Henry VIII and His Court To guard against this peril, the wary count kept his battalion always in close order, and had a body of a hundred chosen lancers in the advance. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada If cavalry charges infantry in close order, the result is reversed. Little Wars; a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books. A grey host was pouring over it—thousand upon thousand—in close order, debouching into the valley. Eben Holden, a tale of the north country He therefore commanded the vanguard to stand firm in their ranks, and in that close order to receive the enemy's charge. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls This is no time for close order, it is the time for volleys. Soldiers Three - Part 2 The latter; however, experienced in Moorish attack, retired in close order, sometimes turning upon the enemy and driving them to their barricadoes, and then pursuing their retreat. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada The arrangement gave each rower when at work ample room, if he timed his movements with those of his associates, the principle being that of soldiers marching with cadenced step in close order. Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ In close order the bearded warriors pressed around the cradle of the imperial child, leaning upon their halberds, watching for his awaking. The Daughter of an Empress Favoured by a calm sea, the squadron, extended in close order to a distance of about five knots, made for the entrance of the Firth of Forth. The Coming Conquest of England Columbus gave directions to keep close order at sunrise and sunset. The Life of Columbus From His Own Letters and Journals and Other Documents of His Time These mailed warriors were to charge with the Vazir in close order, and at full gallop. Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan In close order, as it were, not in detachments. On Revenues The Thebans were formed in close order of not less than fifty shields deep, calculating that victory gained over the king's division of the army implied the easy conquest of the rest. Hellenica He remains in close order, clouded and depressed. Bleak House Then their cavalry formed in close order and commenced the attack. Hellenica |
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