单词 | grayback |
例句 | The swampy expeditions, riverboat duels and months of maneuvering gave way to a siege whose end seemed inevitable, as Grant finally boxed Pemberton’s graybacks inside the city. ‘Vicksburg’ Review: The Falling Tide of Gray 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Only 100 miles south of the District, this former Confederate capital felt, at times, decidedly Southern, with grayback statues lining a celebrated avenue and shopkeepers offering customers an unhurried welcome. What to do in Richmond, Va. 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z His eyes traveled up the great rock—in whose cave his companions lay sleeping; as they gained the top of that old grayback, they were confronted by two other eyes—mere twinkling points of flame! A Scout of To-day 2012-01-11T03:00:22.820Z A grayback lizard darts out of the greasewood near at hand, blinks rapidly and darts back again, glad to escape the intolerable heat. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z For had he not found a number of the graybacks thus happily engaged? Short Stories of the New America Interpreting the America of this age to high school boys and girls 2011-09-17T02:00:26.183Z The men were preparing supper with no thought of danger, when the air was suddenly split by thousands of "rebel yells," and the graybacks rushed out of the woods and swept everything before them. The Greater Republic A History of the United States If there’s a grayback in my jail I’ll eat your shirt. Stepsons of Light "Ah!" said Captain Bob Shorty, pleasantly, "did you count the stars upon our Flag that time, my grayback?" The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 I'd rather be salivated till my teeth drop out and my hair falls off than be carried off in large chunks by fleas and graybacks. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign Si," Shorty continued, as his eye suddenly lighted up with a brilliant thought, "I guess I kin make ye understand what a grayback is. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran The boys used to invent various contrivances for the special benefit of the "graybacks." In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House One of the most laughable sights I ever beheld was the whole brigade, halted for a couple of hours' rest one hot day, with clothing off, "skirmishing," as the boys called it, for "graybacks." War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 The rasp of his own 'grayback' shirt and the squeak of his boots seemed to bring him to himself. Soldier Stories Thousands must die that one may be free from graybacks, fleas, and ticks. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign He had now a pretty clear idea of what a "grayback" was. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran But they soon let up, and presently sent back a solitary prisoner, about as forlorn, dilapidated looking a specimen of grayback as could be imagined. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House These vermin, called by the boys "graybacks," were nearly the size of a grain of wheat, and derived their name from their bluish-gray color. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 It may be so," said the old man, sombrely, "but the graybacks should not have forgotten already the lesson we taught them at the Golden Cove the year of the red comet. The Doomsman Agreeably to the instructions previously given, his men stretched out into an extended line, and commenced firing at will upon the luckless graybacks who were in sight. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer A wan light played upon the heaving “graybacks” outside the mouth of the harbor. Ruth Fielding Down East Or, The Hermit of Beach Plum Point Men are the blamedest fools," she began abruptly; "'pears like they ain't got the sense of a grayback louse, leastways some of 'em. The Eagle's Heart The old graybacks are jest thunderin' in on them rocks with a roar you can hear three miles back in the woods. Shorty McCabe on the Job It was the habit of the Australians to cut off the sleeves of their graybacks at the shoulder, thus making the shirt look like a loose kind of gymnasium vest. With Our Army in Palestine “Who mought you be?” demanded the grayback, exhibiting more curiosity than of fear in his dirty face. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer The long graybacks were rather pleasant to ride over at first. Ruth Fielding Down East Or, The Hermit of Beach Plum Point Then he told me that they were not all graybacks. Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army So the submarine proceeds on her way, wallowing and tumbling through the heavy graybacks of the North Sea. Our Navy in the War Here I had the table all set fur breakfast, an' ye put 'er inter a grayback afore I could hold on to anything; and smash goes the hull mess on the floor—plates, forks, vittles. Dan Merrithew Don’t tech yer shooter yet,” replied the grayback coolly, as he thrust the muzzle of his gun in the lieutenant’s face. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer Tom looked up, and discovered a grayback, standing on the shore, very deliberately pointing his musket at him. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion I remembered Shorty's advice later when I became a reluctant host to a prolific colony of graybacks. Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army His fingers had touched moisture sweating through the walls, and in his small dark cell he had hunted graybacks. Gunsight Pass How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a New West The silence that followed the words of the boy was broken by Quantrell's old grayback. A Man Four-Square This effectually quieted him; but the lieutenant’s little force were falling back before the furious assaults of the graybacks. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer The soldier boy worked his paddle with vigor and skill, and it was astonishing to observe with what better success than when invited to land by the grayback up the river. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion The rains, and sleet, and snow never ceased falling from the winter sky, while the winds pierced the old, ragged, grayback Rebel soldier to his very marrow. "Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show I am only conscious that I saw about me several graybacks, for I must have fallen fainting almost immediately. The Autobiography of a Quack and the Case of George Dedlow A volley was poured into us from the east, and in an instant all the graybacks were in commotion. The Iron Game A Tale of the War The grayback had evidently found the clothes, and suspected the purpose for which they were concealed. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer “Well, I suppose I do look rather the worse for the wear,” added the grayback, glancing down at the tattered uniform he wore. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion We found everything in fine order upon our return, and it was very evident that Cagey had taken good care of the house and Hal, but Billie grayback had taken care of himself. Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888 “What d’ye let go fur?” said the grayback, indignantly, as his musket, which he had held by the tip end of the stock, dropped into the water, when Tom let go of the bayonet. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion The bateau approached the point not more than a rod from the waiting arms of the sympathizing grayback. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion The lieutenant had but fifteen men left to execute his part of the scheme, and there seemed to be double that number of graybacks lurking in and about the house. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer He triumphed over all obstacles, and when he had completely outwitted the grayback who had labored so diligently to save him from his impending fate, he was at the zenith of prosperity. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion It would have been heartbreaking to have been obliged to come away without finding that little grayback, and perhaps never know what became of him. Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888 He’s a Yankee!” bellowed the grayback on the shore. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion The graybacks in the water, realizing that they were engaged on an errand of peace and humanity, had left their muskets on shore. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion The grayback, with a wholesome regard for the pistol, had retired beyond the reach of its ball, while he was still a long way within rifle-range of his doomed enemy. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer Stop him!” replied the grayback on the shore. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion As soon as that was discovered, we had them cut off, but it was too late—the little grayback would not eat. Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888 His last shot was not a bad one, and Tom could not help thinking, if the grayback should hit him, that he would not waste any fine feelings over him. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion He stepped back to one of the two windows on the front of the house, where he discovered an officer and two “grayback” soldiers. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion This was satisfactory to our scout; for the sergeant appeared to have no knowledge that would be dangerous to him, and none of the graybacks recognized the pants he wore. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer |
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