| 单词 | light company |
| 例句 | Because British municipal governments had invested heavily in gas lighting and placed regulatory obstacles in the way of the competing electric light companies. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Seven whole cars kept the lonely traffic light company as they waited for green. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z There was the mailbox where their bill from the light company came each month. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Their music being so earnest, so bloody grave, I'm surprised to find Mumford & Sons such light company. How Mumford & Sons became the biggest band in the world 2012-11-15T16:50:01Z The light company shutoff was proof enough that Mom was off once again renewing her vows. The “I Do” of Addiction 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z A month ago, a handful of co-workers from a local LED light company began showing up on Tuesdays with food and supplies. Apple’s desolate neighbor: Inside Silicon Valley’s largest shantytown 2013-12-17T13:15:00Z The smart light company’s "White and Color Ambiance" starter kit can work with a voice assistant or smartphone, and the bulbs can turn into any shade you can imagine. 10 gifts for newlyweds or longtime couples that will arrive before Christmas 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z When Mr. Goldwater got started, there was already one LED bicycle light company, Hokey Spokes. LED Bike Lights Target Night Riders and ‘Burners’ 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z In fact, many of the power companies were called “light companies.” Cooperative responsible for powering 4 rural counties 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z This system was almost universal, and the typical infantry regiment of the 18th and early 19th century had a grenadier and a light company besides its “line” companies. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z Our light company hastened forward as skirmishers, Lieutenant Merkatz led them on, and, with waving sword and a joyful shout, rushed towards the foe, full a hundred paces in front of his men. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z The town, which had been for some time in flames, was only protected by a light howitzer, and a six-pounder to the right, supported by part of the light company of St. George's regiment. Some Account of the Public Life of the Late Lieutenant-General Sir George Prevost, Bart. Particularly of his Services in the Canadas, including a reply to the strictures on his Military Character, Contained in an Article in The Quareterly Review 2011-10-11T02:01:07.053Z Well, I lay crushed beneath the chasseur’s dead charger until morning, when I was found by a party of the light company who had been searching for me throughout the night. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z That in which my company was placed consisted of eleven light companies, the command of which was given to Lieut.-Col. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z This special organization of grenadiers and light companies lasted in the British army until about 1858. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z The electric light company had been making a big campaign in the town, advocating the use of electricity for lighting, cooking, ironing, etc. Dawson Black: Retail Merchant 2011-06-04T02:00:16.620Z The force to which the Buffs were attached having taken Vieux Moguere, they were in turn driven out of it next day, and the light company in which Blake was serving covered the retreat. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z If these blacks were only intended to carry the ladders to the three light companies on the left, they were too late. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z He moved in three columns, with strong front and rear guards out, the wounded men in the centre, and light companies on the flanks. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z "Nothing," he replied briefly, "except that I inquired of the electric light company and found out that Creighton, or someone in his building, was using a good deal of power." The Social Gangster We believe there's a big field in Farmdale for electric appliances—better than usual on account of what the electric light company's doing to boost things. Dawson Black: Retail Merchant 2011-06-04T02:00:16.620Z Railway in Bombay, but was then a powerful young man of the light company. Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny 1857-59 Including the relief, siege, and capture of Lucknow, and the campaigns in Rohilcund and Oude It consisted of two brigades, each of three battalions, and each battalion composed of eight companies selected from the different lines of the army, by taking the first or "light company" of each regiment. "Evacuation Day", 1783 Its Many Stirring Events: with recollections of Capt. John Van Arsdale One was a flattering comment on the new electric light company that was about to supply Hempfield and other nearby towns with current. Hempfield A Novel And all the heavy advertisers, like the telephone and the electric light companies, seem gone for good. Thirty “Major Hughes, call in your light company!” shouted an orderly officer, as he dashed on, not checking his horse. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Some of the light company tried to take the youngster prisoner, but it was no use; he cut at every one so madly, that they had to bayonet him. Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny 1857-59 Including the relief, siege, and capture of Lucknow, and the campaigns in Rohilcund and Oude Their ammunition began to fail, while their light companies were so fatigued as to be almost unfitted for service. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 "Where's that reading notice about the electric light company?" he demanded. Hempfield A Novel Lieutenant Shipp's conduct on the last occasion was much extolled, having, in personal conflict, with one of the enemy's Sirdars, destroyed him, when charging the light company on its ascending the hill of Muckwanpore. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment Of the companies of the regiment employed on this service, one was the grenadier company under Captain Cassidy, another the light company under Captain Winkler, and the third a battalion company under Lieutenant Nixon. The History of the First West India Regiment However, they inclined to our left, and only a few came on to the Ninety-Third, and these were mostly bayoneted by the light company which was extended in front of the line. Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny 1857-59 Including the relief, siege, and capture of Lucknow, and the campaigns in Rohilcund and Oude Just as if I were going to give the Boers a lesson and show them what a couple of light companies can do in a storming rush. The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War The light company of my battalion of the 1st Guards in 1813 rejoiced in a very handsome poodle, which, if I mistake not, had been made prisoner at Vittoria. Heads and Tales : or, Anecdotes and Stories of Quadrupeds and Other Beasts, Chiefly Connected with Incidents in the Histories of More or Less Distinguished Men. He was in the light company with me for a considerable time, and distinguished himself highly at Hattrass. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment The town, which had been for some time in flames, was only protected by a light howitzer and a six-pounder to the right, supported by part of the light company of the St. George's Regiment. The History of the First West India Regiment The light company, being in the 2d battalion of light infantry, also formed a part of the expedition. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America I had heard that you kept light company. The God of Love Death came with every rifle flash, and the militia and Indians must have given way, had not the light companies of the Royal Scotts and 100th regiments come to their relief. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 The colonel flew to the right—the adjutant to the left; I ran one way, and the two men jumped another, for they both belonged to the light company. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment There the division encamped for the night, while the light companies of the 1st and 3rd West India Regiments were ordered to possess themselves of the strong pass of Lacasse, above the British position. The History of the First West India Regiment But the woods themselves were intact and the limpid waters of the pond had not been tapped to furnish power for any electric light company. Four Americans Roosevelt, Hawthorne, Emerson, Whitman A more striking illustration of the advantages to the electric light company in the subdivision of power into the smallest possible units it would be hard to find. Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888 He had only with him one hundred and fifty Voltigeurs, the light company of the Canadian Fencibles, and a hundred Indians, in charge of Mr. Gaucher. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 We therefore crossed a little lower down, when the 87th light company was pushed on at a good round trot. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment At first they were in reserve, whilst for eight hours two Highland regiments, the Eighty-third and some light companies, fought desperately in the town, opposed to the fresh troops which Massena continually sent up. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847 The captain of the grenadier company had the first choice, and the captain of the light company the second. Taking Tales Instructive and Entertaining Reading In order, however, that the electric light company shall derive the greatest benefit from this inconstant service, the installation and wiring should be the best, and only the most approved and economical apparatus employed. Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888 The advance consisted of the light companies of these four regiments. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign At last he came up to me, and said I was to join the light company immediately. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment This also means a big bill from the electric light company at the end of the month. Pipefuls Oh, he was in another district with the light company. At the Point of the Sword Many persons of desperate fortunes, came in upon this proclamation, and being formed into light companies, were sent to scour the woods, and put to death all they could meet with of the reformed religion. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs The light companies of battalions faced the enemy’s skirmishers in the nullahs, and covered both flanks and rear of their own army. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign The man who assisted me in getting up, was at that moment shot dead: his name was Courtenay, of the 22nd light company. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment The first battalion of the 71st regiment was opposed to our right, the 7th regiment to our left, the infantry of the legion to our centre, the light companies on their flank. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 After that we sat down for three weeks doing nothing, when Alvarado, who was in chief command, sent the colonel north with the light company. At the Point of the Sword We have already seen the folly of establishing competing electric light companies, and the attempt to establish rival telephone exchanges is just as sure to result ultimately in a heavy additional tax on the public. Monopolies and the People He detached the light company of the 38th regiment to patrol in the direction pointed out. Six Months at the Cape The light company were busy all this time in exploring and examining the localities on our right and left, that we might not be hemmed in. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment A light company was sent out as skirmishers into the wood through which we had passed, and the officer I asked for rode up in front. Hurricane Hurry The ridiculous part of it was that our column had been formed of all the light companies on purpose to swoop down on the foe. At the Point of the Sword We made the point some months ago that our electric light companies have been far behind those of Europe in making it possible for poor people to get their service. Practical English Composition: Book II. For the Second Year of the High School He therefore contented himself with placing the 4th division on a slope behind the village of Arapiles, which was held by the light companies of the Guards. Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War When he came to his light company, I could see the beam of delight in the veteran's eye; but that was no time for compliments. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment "Tell the electric light company to turn on the flashlight from Monte Mario," said the Baron. The Eternal City It was pressing forward with stern resolution; it swept before it the light companies of the 74th and 88th regiments, and unless this attack could be arrested the position and the battle were lost. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes M. Bissers, the Belgian Consul, who is also a Director of the electric tram and light company, was of the number. The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 The column was to be composed of the grenadier and light companies of all the European regiments, and these were to be followed and supported by several battalions of Sepoys. The Tiger of Mysore A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib Here we halted, and the light company was sent on to reconnoitre. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment Captain Parker, who commanded the light company, had been employed on a very fatiguing tour of duty near Savannah, and had returned that evening to camp. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Towards evening, at the close of the fight, Lord Saltoun, with the wreck of the light companies of the Guards, joined the main body of their division on the ridge. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes The 21st and seamen suffered a good deal, the 85th and light companies a little; but had our gallant General been spared, we should have pronounced this a glorious, because a comparatively bloodless day. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 The light companies did the same along the ramparts to the left, while the Sepoys descended into the body of the fort. The Tiger of Mysore A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib "Fall in, the light company!"—"Light company, fall in!" was bellowed through the whole line of encampment. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment In answer to his inquiry, Williams, in charge of the light company of the 49th, told him that at least 350 United States regulars and 250 militia must already have been ferried over. The Story of Isaac Brock Hero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada, 1812 The electric light company may benefit but no fire will result. If You're Going to Live in the Country The light brigade, consisting, as I have formerly stated, of the 85th regiment and the light companies of the other corps, in extended order, threatened the whole front of the American army. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 He is president, or something like that, of the street railway and the electric light company in the city. Under Sealed Orders About three months after the formation of the company, we were sent up the country, in conjunction with the light company of the 91st regiment and a corps of Hottentots. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment Two light companies were rushed forward to their support, and with fixed bayonets cleared the path. The War Chief of the Ottawas : A chronicle of the Pontiac war Some forty men of the 49th and two small guns were stationed at Red House; while the light company of the 41st guarded the bridge over Frenchman's Creek. The War With the United States : A Chronicle of 1812 Almost every one remembers how in this light company he first came across the little word ranch. Lippincott's Magazine, October 1885 After an hour's work the light company was relieved by the grenadiers, and these in turn by the other companies, so that all might have a chance of obtaining as much sleep as possible. One of the 28th A Tale of Waterloo To remove the rifle company, and the light company of the 91st Foot, a small vessel was dispatched from Cape Town to Algoa Bay, for their conveyance to the capital, preparatory to embarking for India. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment In advance were the scouts; then followed several light companies of the Black Watch; then the main body of the little army; and in the rear came the toiling pack-horses. The War Chief of the Ottawas : A chronicle of the Pontiac war He met the light company of the 8th on its way up from Kingston and turned it back. The War With the United States : A Chronicle of 1812 American engineers are building the new railroad; American capital controls the telephone and electric light companies; there are two American moving picture shows in Regengetz Circus and an American rush hand laundry two blocks up. Truxton King A Story of Graustark Lieutenant Desmond had fallen early in the fight, shot through the heart as the light companies went out to oppose the French skirmishers. One of the 28th A Tale of Waterloo A soldier of the light company, named Murphy, stood upon the bank, exposing himself, and drawing upon us the fire from the fort. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment His performance was encored, and he was surrounded by a group of nymphs and graces, among whom his towering figure looked like a grenadier of Brobdignag in the circle of a Liliputian light company. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 Warned by a cloud of skirmishers, our light companies leapt forward, chose their shelter, and began a very pretty exchange of musketry. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales The whole of the light companies of the force under Capt. The Pirates Own Book While the fires were being lighted the light company were ordered to aid in the work of collecting the wounded. One of the 28th A Tale of Waterloo While suffering from his wound, Sir William Howe disbanded his rifle corps, distributing it among the light companies of the different regiments; and its commander in consequence became an unattached volunteer in the army. The Winning of the West, Volume 2 From the Alleghanies to the Mississippi, 1777-1783 Our greatest consumers of platinum are the electricians, particularly the incandescent light companies. Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 He fairly revelled in jobs that required a disguise and he welcomed the opportunity it gave him and his assistants to don the uniform of employees of the electric light company. The Apartment Next Door Captain Cocke, with the light company of his battalion, was at the same time sent to the westward, to cut off the retreat of the enemy on that side. The Pirates Own Book The light companies of the guards, after an obstinate resistance, were forced back through the wood. One of the 28th A Tale of Waterloo Indeed, he is only too discreet; he seems on his guard against me—as if he thought me rather light company. The Europeans You must know, Oliver, that some of these talking women, who I think make all the business of the world their own, have accused Henry of keeping light company with glee women and suchlike. The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day The rifles were supported by the light companies of the regiments in advance, and it was in the latter duty I was engaged. Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life In 1892 the city bought out a private electric light company, and now has the monopoly of furnishing electric light and power. Practical Argumentation Ordinarily the Lord isn't thanked when an electric light company fails to perform its work on schedule time, but in this case delay was courted. A Fool and His Money There were many gallant candidates, but the election fell on Sergeant James Graham, of the light company of the Coldstreams. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo Several of the leading electric light companies were consulted. The City of Domes : a walk with an architect about the courts and palaces of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, with a discussion of its architecture, its sculpture, its mural decorations, its coloring and its lighting, preceded by a history of its growth Cy Smith—he's in the electric light company up to the village—says the doctor has used a powerful lot of current. The Silent Bullet As he did so the house lights came on; the electric light company had at last remembered its duties. The Bat Order up the light companies," he muttered, "and let the grenadiers charge! Pathfinder; or, the inland sea The late Major Macready served at Waterloo in the light company of the 30th. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo The local light company crawls under its bed every time there is a thunderstorm. The Bat |
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