| 单词 | reconnoitring |
| 例句 | Erisso's daughter Anna, meanwhile, finds herself torn between familial and patriotic loyalties and her attraction to Maometto, whom she had fallen in love with when he was reconnoitring Greece in disguise. Maometto Secondo – review 2013-06-10T17:04:05Z The serious young man arrives first, on a reconnoitring mission. Ehud Barak on the crisis in Israel: ‘Netanyahu has to resign’ 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z After reconnoitring Warwick and Gloucester, Rupert returned to Oxford, where he composed the elaborate defence of his conduct already quoted, entitled "Prince Rupert, his Declaration." Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z While reconnoitring and making preparations for proceeding, a large body of Indians gathered, watching operations with great interest. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z They all saw the vessel reconnoitring and sailing about the offing: the least want of circumspection on their part would thwart the scheme which up to this moment promised success. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z If a student has what is understood by "finished" his studies here and his teacher sets him free, he may make a reconnoitring tour in Europe. Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered 2012-03-22T02:00:35.350Z Major Nicholson, in command of the battery, had been wounded early in the morning while reconnoitring for this position, the command then devolving upon Captain Oliver, who took the battery into action. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z The sight gave me pause: and for a moment I stood reconnoitring the men. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z They were Cresap's Maryland riflemen, reconnoitring the pines along the river, into which the soldiers beside me on the parapet were showering bullets. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z To account for the hostility of the Indians inhabiting the Cape when the Pilgrims were reconnoitring there, it is only necessary to cite a few facts. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z It was a young man, about his own age or a little older, who, after reconnoitring him from above, cautiously drew back the door. For the Cause 2012-02-19T03:00:18.033Z Nor was it rendered more easy by a feat of M. de Vlaye's men, who, reconnoitring up to the gates one evening, cut off a dozen peasants. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z The abb� and the governess consulted frequently, each assuming the ingenuousness of infancy, whilst reconnoitring with wary eye the position of the other. The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z After a moment's wary reconnoitring, I crept forward again along the ditch, eyes fastened on the dim shape ahead, a human form lying in the black shadows of the road. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z I took two armed horsemen and six armed footmen, all fine fellows used to the work of reconnoitring and protecting. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z Contrary to all expectation, De130 Graff, perhaps too old for service, wasted eight days in reconnoitring, and abandoned post after post. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z It had become little better than a disastrous reconnoitring party. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Hobbler, hob′lėr, n. a horseman employed for light work, as reconnoitring, &c.: a horse. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z Indeed, I would strongly recommend every one to take his first reconnoitring walk through the Ch'ien-men quarter. Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod 2012-01-08T03:00:16.523Z This made him lose about half an hour waiting and reconnoitring, and Captain Cunio and Basso, imagining the shots directed at the boat, had concluded him taken or obliged to recede. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z Under the conduct of the reconnoitring officer, our march seemed slow,—there were some halts and countermarches. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z I speculated silently on the sight, much doubting whether they belonged to human beings or to wild beasts; but, on carefully reconnoitring, I discovered that they belonged to three huge women. The Captive in Patagonia 2011-12-27T03:00:10.803Z They had simply lain hidden for hours, reconnoitring the movements of the civil guards! Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z Nansen and Sverdrup now made a reconnoitring expedition, and did not return till five o’clock the next morning. Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young 2011-11-17T03:00:36.810Z 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 A brigade of the enemy’s infantry, with eight pieces of artillery and a detachment of cavalry, escorting a reconnoitring party, advanced to Lewinsville. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z From that elevated situation he looked all around him, as if carefully reconnoitring the coming enemy. Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. 2011-11-12T03:00:32.773Z Here Isabella the Catholic, reconnoitring the city during the siege, narrowly escaped capture by a Moorish patrol. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z Their hard riders had pushed on from Cordoba, reconnoitring as far as the Paraná and there ran across Garay's men. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z I was too restless to sit still, so spent the day in reconnoitring the country. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z On the 29th and 30th, General D. H. Hill sent out reconnoitring parties on the Williamsburg and Charles City roads. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Ebbe cast a rapid and reconnoitring look around him; he perceived that everything was in its usual place; it was not the room that had changed in these eight days. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. II (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:24.180Z Of course Washington knew that the starting of convoys from France could not escape English vigilance, and that their arrival was uncertain; so he passed near three months in preparations, reconnoitrings, discussions. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z Irala insisted that a reconnoitring expedition be sent before risking the body of the Spaniards. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z I selected a spot for a stockade, and, after reconnoitring in the neighbourhood, marched back next day to Pullel, and thence to Manipur, again passing Langthabal. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z Under the impression that the force encountered was some cavalry rear-guard or reconnoitring party, McDowell resumed his march “as soon as the killed and wounded were cared for.” From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Lieutenant B—, who commanded the reconnoitring party, was a right good fellow, and Tom soon became friends with him. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z Japan’s present activity is of course mere reconnoitring—testings and mappings of terrain for possible later action on a more extensive scale. The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z Captain Longmore of ours, who accompanied Lord Cardigan in his reconnoitring expedition along the Danube, died of cholera aboard the Himalaya before we sailed, and his body was taken ashore and buried. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z But when dawn came, General Forsyth, seeing the nature of the river in front, ordered out a reconnoitring party who marched up the bank for several miles examining the channel. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z The ditch and parapets about the fort were objects of careful observation from the moment of placing our lines, and opinions coincided with those of reconnoitring officers that the former could be passed without ladders. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Shortly before the division was formed up, Captain Jamieson received orders to detail an officer and twenty men of his corps to join a reconnoitring party, under command of Lieutenant B— of the Mounted Rifles. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z On reconnoitring the position of the Spaniards, the road beyond them was seen to the right of the intrenchments. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z But it was only five or six of the enemy who were reconnoitring, and our burghers drove them back to their camp. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The danger had now grown familiar, and they did not care in the least; they walked straight to the place without delay or reconnoitring. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z This was the first wave; not Hmelnitski himself, with the Khan, but a reconnoitring party made up of thirty thousand chosen Tartars, armed with bows, muskets, and sabres. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z At first then Taras's band consisted of seven in all--the three Huzuls, his own two men, and the youths, Lazarko and Wassilj, the latter of whom was almost always absent reconnoitring. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z "They must have had scouts out," was Smith's word to the sheriff, who was cautiously reconnoitring the newly developed situation from the shelter of the canal trench. The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z We had only half the squadron—about forty-five men—who were reconnoitring round the enemy’s fort dismounted. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z He had been reconnoitring the path to Murzoll, and had more than once hovered between life and death. The Vulture Maiden [Die Geier-Wally.] 2011-07-25T02:00:17.960Z We remained on this ground all night, and the next morning his lordship was intently occupied for a considerable time in reconnoitring the enemy's position. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z Either to the supper or blessing we assented, joyfully; but when our chief asked who was for reconnoitring, the question was received in silence. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z In my reconnoitring about the gunboat I had discovered an old skiff chained to a stump quite near and in plain sight of the workmen, to some of whom, no doubt, it belonged. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z He and his active party of scouts were perpetually reconnoitring and skirmishing and emerging from very tight corners, getting back to camp by what in vulgar phrase is called “the skin of their teeth.” South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z As much of Lance's leisure time while at exercise as he could devote to this sort of reconnoitring he managed to concentrate on the mud flats, which at low tide were hardly a mile distant. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z Leaving his braves with strict injunctions not to move before his return, Kanu went towards the wagon for the purpose of reconnoitring. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z Beginning early in the ninth century, the era of Danish reconnoitring excursions closes with the year 855; the era of methodical plundering with the year 876. Education in England in the Middle Ages Thesis Approved for the Degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London 2011-06-30T02:00:33.287Z While this was passing, two men of very suspicious mien, ensconced behind a pillar adjoining the group, were reconnoitring Auriol. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z On the morning of the 16th of January a party of nineteen rode out from Colonel Porter’s camp for the purpose of reconnoitring towards Achtertang. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z His artistic love for Liana had hitherto suffered little, and his slow, stealthy advances and reconnoitrings were in accordance with his viper-coldness and his worldsman-like energy. Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z A smaller door at the side, easily secured, was left open for reconnoitring. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z The month of July passed in raids, patrols, and reconnoitring, preparatory to the new offensive of July 31. Ypres and the Battles of Ypres 2011-05-27T02:00:14.743Z Garibaldi subsequently confined himself to watching reconnoitring parties which advanced to meet him from the heights of Messigny, and he then retired on Dijon with his troops marching to the strains of the Marseillaise. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z It was somewhat strange, but somehow, like her mistress, she had acquired the habit of reconnoitring at odd hours from the tower of the castle. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Almost all defence was from the tops of the walls and towers, the loopholes on the lower storeys being mainly for light and air and reconnoitring. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z In this position he stood for some time, reconnoitring the ground. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z The reconnoitring party, sent in advance of the caravan, had discovered traces of their presence by the lake’s edge; but none recent, and nothing to signify. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z The 5th and 6th cavalry Divisions were reconnoitring the country in front. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z Thence he sent reconnoitring parties on both sides of the lake toward Ticonderoga, and some vessels up the channel, sounding it within cannon-shot of the fort. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z On the same day, a reconnoitring party of United States dragoons encountered a large detachment of Mexican soldiers, who had just crossed the river farther up, and were all killed or captured. The Middle Period 1817-1858 2011-03-14T03:01:05.737Z For nearly two weeks the entire country watched with panting interest these two generals play their advance-guards and reconnoitring parties against each other as though they were so many ivory figures upon a chessboard. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z For which reason the gambusino, instead of making light of his counsel, altogether approves of it—of course volunteering to be himself of the reconnoitring party. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z The cavalry Divisions which were reconnoitring far to the front, reported the enemy as retreating all along the line. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z Among these was the brave Major Grant, who, while reconnoitring the position of the Americans from the top of a stump, was picked off by a Yankee rifleman. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z I fell in with a reconnoitring party of rebels, and escaped by taking to the river. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z Keeping in the shadow of the tents, they moved on hands and knees across the ground toward a clump of bushes that promised a hiding-place for reconnoitring. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z They are there on reconnoitring purposes, to discover whether it be possible for the besiegers to make the ascent on a dark night unseen, and so take the besieged by surprise. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z To the IIIrd Army was to belong the duty of reconnoitring in the direction of Orleans. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z The enemy this time was unmounted and entrenched, and after reconnoitring this position our patrol galloped back. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z "You know Corporal Bond and Private Hardman were of the reconnoitring party." In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z The morning was spent in reconnoitring,—the mendicant of whom we have spoken was Griso; the others were the villains whom he employed, to gain a more perfect knowledge of the scene of action. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z He introduced me to my captain, who had just returned from a reconnoitring expedition. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z When, at about ten o'clock, the reconnoitring force from Vend�me reached the Azay, it came under a hot fire from the further slope of the valley. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z Have I not hinted, in a former chapter, that Attila may have sent a reconnoitring party down here? Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z I generally go to the 'Germania'—but we have just been reconnoitring, as you see, and my commandant was very hot.... The Children of Alsace Les Oberl?s 2011-01-16T03:00:19.697Z Andries was in a distant part of the prison, reconnoitring the clearing and mills with an interest that absorbed all his attention for the moment. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z He was riding along his lines at sunrise, reconnoitring Meade's position. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The IInd Corps closed on D�le and pushed reconnoitring parties across the river. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z It is a mere subterfuge for him to remain in the offing, and supply himself with all he needs, besides reconnoitring, me closely, by means of his boats, and I protest against this act also. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z As though the like of us were to be rightened away from our purpose by a reconnoitring like this, however forced! Quisisana, or Rest at Last 2010-12-29T03:00:30.857Z This circumstance, which would render escape doubly difficult, was, notwithstanding, greatly in favor of reconnoitring. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z He watched the contest closely, reconnoitring all the positions of the Rebels, and determined to make an attack with his whole force at once. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The instant of discovery he dropped upon his hands and knees, and glided swiftly and noiselessly away, and commenced reconnoitring the stranger to ascertain his identity and intentions. The Frontier Angel A Romance of Kentucky Rangers' Life 2010-12-20T17:12:29.603Z She loves to talk on the phone while washing the dinner dishes, catching up long distance or dealing with issues closer to home, the reconnoitring with the long lost or a recent so-and-so. Catherine Bowman: “The Sink.” 2010-06-21T04:00:00Z Now then, you’ve been reconnoitring, have you, and spying out the barrenness of the land?” A Double Knot Towards the east more and higher hills could be seen, but we had to be careful of reconnoitring, as there were flocks of sheep on the slopes not far away. A Kut Prisoner A reconnoitring party of Ohio troops had gone up the Loudon railroad. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z It was late when they made camp and, the darkness coming on quickly, they were prevented from reconnoitring. Stranded in Arcady Major Gonzalez," said he, "send half a troop to cut off those gentlemen who are reconnoitring. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 Of course, I felt very anxious to inform the Brunswicker captain, so that he might send a reconnoitring party in the direction of Bitterfeld. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster From that elevated station, he looked all around him, as if reconnoitring the coming enemy. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom Our last reconnoitring expedition nearly resulted in serious disaster. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document This duty the sergeant very appropriately considered as belonging to himself, and he therefore determined forthwith to set out on a reconnoitring expedition. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency They retired as we drew near the beach, and on reconnoitring the neighbourhood, we discovered three skin-tents, whose owners were running off with their effects in great alarm. Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea I am the chief engineer of the army of Lucknow, and came out on a reconnoitring expedition, but Allah has not blessed my enterprise. Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny 1857-59 Including the relief, siege, and capture of Lucknow, and the campaigns in Rohilcund and Oude Farther on, they saw a second camp and, in all directions, men prowling about, solitary individuals, who, like themselves, were reconnoitring. The Tremendous Event I get up sometimes before daybreak, and spend the whole day reconnoitring with a small party of mounted infantry. The Unveiling of Lhasa "You have a fine troop of boys and girls," continued Butler, patting the head of one of the boys who had summoned courage to approach him, after various shy reconnoitrings of his person. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency But you'll recollect my warning long ago, when you were reconnoitring. Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England It was evident that he regarded our expedition as a reconnoitring party sent out by the hated Americanos to explore a road for the expected army of invasion. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Being disappointed in both objects, Washington did not care to fatigue his troops any more, but suffered them to remain on their arms, and spent a good part of the day reconnoitring the enemy's works. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools At daybreak on the 20th the reconnoitring force crossed the river. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Ha, major! as I have a hand, he is reconnoitring us now at this identical time! Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency It was, however, in this instance, as much a reconnoitring party as one for fighting purposes. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising After reconnoitring farther, the steamers turned and proceeded down stream under a heavy fire, the Sudanese crews showing signs of disaffection. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" In three hours the march was resumed, but before long there was another halt, to guard against an American reconnoitring party which appeared in sight. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools On Sunday, the 1st of June, General Wood with a small escort was out reconnoitring in advance of his column, which was about five miles in front of the force of General Newdigate. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars A very little reconnoitring to the front in the early afternoon had revealed the enemy in position a mile or so the other side of the pass. To Lhassa at Last "Who is that person?" inquired Governor Gage of a Massachusetts gentleman, as they stood reconnoitring the American works from the opposite side of the river Charles. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 I had joined the rest of my party in a reconnoitring expedition, the last stage of which was the headquarters of Colonel William B. Greene, of the First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. Reminiscences, 1819-1899 In the course of his reconnoitring, and by means of spies, he had discovered that the British post at Paulus Hook, immediately opposite to New York, was very negligently guarded. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools A Turkish engineer, reconnoitring that outwork from the counterscarp, is said to have perceived a sentinel asleep on his post. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 That afternoon a reconnoitring party of mounted infantry returned with one man badly wounded, and the report that the village of Naini, seven miles ahead, was strongly held by the enemy. To Lhassa at Last They have been tested again and again, and have passed the ordeal well: not only under fire, but the more nerve-straining duties of scouting and reconnoitring and nocturnal guard. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland He had caught sight of a pointed black head and snake-like neck stealthily reconnoitring from the opposite side of the open. The Haunters of the Silences A Book of Animal Life The difficulty of reconnoitring a country cut up by woods and morasses, and the perplexity occasioned by contradictory reports, embarrassed his movements. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Our first deeds of arms, therefore, merely consisted in destroying the aqueduct of Chapultepec, and in reconnoitring the lake along the causeway, in which we did not exactly reap much honour. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. The rest of the day was now spent in reconnoitring the territory, and fitting out the vessels. 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. But the expedition was only a reconnoitring party sent out in ships to Greece and Italy. Oriental Women While McCausland and Gilmore were reconnoitring around to get a deal with the citizens for tribute, his soldiers exhibited the proficiency of their training by immediate and almost indiscriminate robbery. The Burning of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania He requested his company should be employed as a reconnoitring party, to beat up the Indians in their lurking-places and ambuscades. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools One night when the trapper was reconnoitring the fish hole, he had approached the snow bank so noiselessly that he came on a whole colony of otters without their knowledge of his presence. The Story of the Trapper To-night he is going on a reconnoitring expedition with all his incorruptible Illyrians. A Captive of the Roman Eagles “Veway much so,” replied Roper, reconnoitring me calmly through his eyeglass. Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 2 Captain Hamilton of the Ohio troops was reconnoitring down the river with a small force on the 28th, when he discovered the enemy there in force. Elsie on the Hudson Ethan Allen also returned from his reconnoitring expedition, of which he made a most encouraging report. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Were they rebels or a reconnoitring party from the British lines? Barclay of the Guides During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east. A Captive of the Roman Eagles At twelve o’clock P. M., the Twenty-second and Thirty-seventh, were cautiously awakened and marched stealthily out to cut off the enemy’s advanced guard, reported to be reconnoitring in our front. The Last Campaign of the Twenty-Second Regiment, N.G., S.N.Y. June and July, 1863 The design with which this reconnoitring party had been dispatched up the hill, was to protect the quarter-master-general in the execution of the duties incident to his department. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment "Then, gentlemen," said Washington, "we have other business to attend to than reconnoitring." The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools He felt somewhat like a knight-errant reconnoitring a new and very strange world. The "Genius" "The enemy was reconnoitring there, so I tried to reach the mountain, as my mistress preferred." A Captive of the Roman Eagles He was out as a volunteer with a reconnoitring party. Logic, Inductive and Deductive We then commenced our reconnoitring, during which we were frequently saluted with a sixty-four pounder, but escaped unhurt. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment The British sharpshooters stationed in the ravine did some execution, and General Lincoln was wounded in the leg while reconnoitring. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools While thus reconnoitring, her attention was attracted by a whistle, followed by a faint cry for assistance, which, though evidently at a distance, was, owing to the stillness of the night, distinctly heard. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 None of our reconnoitring parties had marched in that direction. A Captive of the Roman Eagles Our scouts at once took horse, as a reconnoitring party was bound to do, and scampered off, but the Prince was overtaken and killed. Logic, Inductive and Deductive Mine was rather a piquet for reconnoitring, and, in case of alarm, to join the first piquet behind me. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment General Howe passed the day in reconnoitring, and at night changed his ground, and moved to a hill on the left, and within a mile of the American line. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools In the Mexican War he served as a captain of a Kentucky company of militia, and was taken prisoner, while reconnoitring, during General Scott’s advance on the City of Mexico. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" The expedition has been called B�bar's first invasion of India, but as he only touched the fringes of the country, it took rather the character of a reconnoitring movement. Rulers of India: Akbar And mere frequency, much more constancy of concomitance, raises a presumption of causal connexion, and looking out for it is valuable as a mode of reconnoitring. Logic, Inductive and Deductive In the course of the day we saw the rajah for the first time: he was on the shabroodge, or royal bastion, with his suite, reconnoitring with a spy-glass. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment To this window, for the purpose of reconnoitring the inmates of so lonely an abode, he now pushed his way with some difficulty through heaps of ruins and of tangled thorns. Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. II. They shared also in my mortification when after two whole meal-times and the odd moments of an afternoon devoted to this reconnoitring, Tembinok’ took his leave in silence. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) These men, after some reconnoitring, assured their employer that he could not himself get at Turner, but that they would undertake to do so, to which Sanquhar assented. Old and New London Volume I Pepperill had not recovered from the terror with which he had been inspired, when summoned to guide a reconnoitring party to the ravine. Cudjo's Cave The first day of their acquaintance was passed by each in reconnoitring the other's position and deciding on a plan of campaign. Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies Early in April a portion of the revolutionary squadron, comprising the “Blanco Encalada” and other ships, was sent to the southward for reconnoitring purposes and put into the port of Caldera. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" “Captain, I’m ordered to the front to-night, to do a little reconnoitring,” said the major of the first battalion. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon Oh, I wish the devil had them, This whole reconnoitring party! The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. The shots grew nearer; they were fired at intervals, and the quartermaster said: "They are sharp-shooters reconnoitring a body of cavalry, for the firing is all on one side." The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 The day passed in skirmishing, reconnoitring, and artillery firing. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. The afternoon of the 18th of August, was spent in reconnoitring that position. Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war Youth on duty, reconnoitring against old age, thought the count. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 He now thought that this visitant had been one of the Carlist band, who had come in, while he was asleep, on a reconnoitring expedition. A Castle in Spain A Novel But I do not write thoughtlessly respecting principles; and my statements of these will generally be found worth reconnoitring before attacking. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) Lincoln had been wounded while reconnoitring the enemy's right, on the eighth, with a view of passing a force round in his rear. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. The additional escort of two companies, asked for by the reconnoitring engineers, had not come to the front. Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war Just at sunrise, while the Castine and Hawk were reconnoitring in the vicinity of the wreck, a big Spanish gunboat hove in sight, training all her batteries on the two American boats. The Boys of '98 As to that castle, there is a certain one up yonder which I had an idea of reconnoitring; but if all I hear is true, I shall have to get artillery. A Castle in Spain A Novel The next day was spent by Napoleon in reconnoitring the Russian position and deciding the plan of attack. Through Russian Snows A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow Tired out, I saw a café on the outskirts of the village, which I thought would serve me as a reconnoitring post, so I went in and ordered some coffee. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. On that day a strong reconnoitring party from Winchester was sent out on the Strasburg road, under command of Colonel Shawl, of the 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 They spent the day reconnoitring, and, next morning, in order to get better information, steamed close to the mouth of the harbour of Cienfuegos. The Boys of '98 She also felt suddenly as though, on a reconnoitring march down a rough but open path, she found herself merging in the gloomy mysteries of a forest. Tante The Governor of the garrison at Fort-William having heard of the intended gathering at Glenfinnan, sent out a company of soldiers by way of reconnoitring the proceedings. The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, January 1876 A Monthly Periodical Devoted to the Literature, History, Antiquities, Folk Lore, Traditions, and the Social and Material Interests of the Celt at Home and Abroad His reconnoitring party returns; he starts to move forward again with scouts always in advance. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 30, 1914 The early part of the day was spent mostly in reconnoitring; but all the latter part of the day was occupied in hard, bold, and bloody work. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry About a dozen of the troops, on a reconnoitring party, crossed the bridge near the garrison house. King Philip Makers of History These messengers, however, were only few in number, and their reconnoitring was of the most superficial description possible. Among the Brigands On reconnoitring the enemy's strong position much doubt was entertained as to our success, our army being much fatigued after its tedious march and likewise being very short of provisions. The Autobiography of Sergeant William Lawrence A Hero of the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaigns After reconnoitring the approaches to Anatolikon, which General Church had resolved to attack first, Captain Hastings, with his usual activity, prepared rocket-frames, and brought all his boats into the lagoons. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 They offered me no further molestation; but, in taking my departure, at daylight, next morning, I observed my landlady reconnoitring me from an up-stairs window, and thought it prudent not to go too near it. Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 While he was cautiously reconnoitring, the command under Captain Manly had reached the ground. The Cabin on the Prairie Previous to our attack upon Singpo, and when with me in a boat reconnoitring the place, he begged to be allowed to land, in order better to see the nature of the defences. General Gordon A Christian Hero As she listened to her, Amabel remembered old wonders, old glimpses of motives that stole forth reconnoitring and then retreated at the hint of rebuff, graceful and unconfused. Amabel Channice The cavalry swept the country, riding through the side roads and foot-paths, reconnoitring the ground, and searching for Rebel pickets. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field On the 20th of November a strong reconnoitring party of the enemy examined our chain of posts. Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 On both sides, those who had survived this engagement, and who had been engaged in reconnoitring, returned to inform their respective generals of what they had discovered. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) The Marquis Spinola, happening to see this philosophical toy, purchased it, and presented it to Prince Maurice of Nassau, who imagined it might be of service for the purpose of military reconnoitring. The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' On the 4th of April Grant's horse fell while he was reconnoitring at night, and the general's leg was badly bruised but not broken. Ulysses S. Grant I thus joined the reconnoitring parties under his command, and received the most important lessons in my new art. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844 Lord Wellington had the double object, in this movement, of reconnoitring their works, and effecting the passage of the Nive with his right wing. Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 On looking out they saw a huge bear reconnoitring the circuit of the tent. Harper's Young People, January 20, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Let us take first the period of approach, and consider the reconnoitring problem from this aspect, taking into consideration the broad requirements of modern War. Cavalry in Future Wars While reconnoitring for position, Grant observed a church not far away, having a belfry. Ulysses S. Grant So long as it was not interfered with in the air it was an admirable machine for the reconnoitring of enemy dispositions and movements. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force Meanwhile the squadron under Knox, reconnoitring towards the rear of Smith's Nek, had been harassed by hostile patrols on its left flank. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government The gray gloom of early morning hovered over the camp, when a reconnoitring force from Crook's army was preparing to go out. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier The principles governing our conduct remain the same, only the reconnoitring and advanced squadrons now act primarily as supports to the strategic patrols. Cavalry in Future Wars One would think he was reconnoitring, so earnestly does he look out from place to place. The Buccaneer A Tale After reconnoitring the intervening valleys, we would ride rapidly across, to make up the time we had lost in our reconnoissance. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness The mounted patrols, however, supported by "F." company of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, reconnoitring northward, discovered the enemy on the Dannhauser road, and the foremost scouts were driven in. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government The early part of the day was spent mostly in reconnoitring, but all the latter part of the day was occupied in hard, bold, and bloody work. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier The reconnoitring squadrons clear the front and turn their attention to the enemy's flanks. Cavalry in Future Wars In an instant the little Ranger commenced reconnoitring; and came back without delay, to tell the Captain that it was no other than Jack Roupall. The Buccaneer A Tale We now proceeded along the route with more confidence; though still acknowledging the necessity of caution, and always reconnoitring the ground in advance. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness At 1.35 p.m. a squadron of the 18th Hussars, reconnoitring near the Dannhauser road, came suddenly under the fire of four guns and many rifles from the north-western slopes of the mountain. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government On reaching Little Ebenezer Creek about midnight they were chagrined to find the bridge destroyed, but after reconnoitring for a time, were satisfied that the coast was clear on the opposite side. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier Coming next to the measures of security necessary for Independent Cavalry when in movement, the tactical reconnoitring patrols, by sending in early information of the enemy, will make a far-spread line of security patrols unnecessary. Cavalry in Future Wars They had stooped for a moment, Rivas himself cautiously creeping up to an elevated spot, and reconnoitring the ground in front. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley He had hitherto been reconnoitring around him and over the bank. Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt Late on the morning of the 23rd the Boers, after reconnoitring the camp and its vicinity as closely as they dared, opened once more from Impati with their heavy gun. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government After reconnoitring a little, he gathered up his long back into a curve, vaulted into the air, and cleared the rivulet from bank to bank. The Plant Hunters Adventures Among the Himalaya Mountains The reconnoitring Cavalry must beat their opponents out of the field in order to obtain opportunities for discovering what is going on behind the enemy's protective screen. Cavalry in Future Wars Meanwhile Bois-Rose was calmly reconnoitring the burning mass, which, if it touched the island, would set fire to the dried trees which composed it. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora As you are aware, I have already been ashore here; I spent a whole day among the hills, reconnoitring the ground and making observations. Under the Ensign of the Rising Sun A Story of the Russo-Japanese War Before Lord Methuen's arrival at Orange River station, the mounted troops had been engaged in reconnoitring and sketching the country in the neighbourhood of the railway bridge. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government Here he paused, and she could picture him reconnoitring in every direction. Juggernaut A victory of the reconnoitring Cavalry by shattering the strength of the enemy's horsemen must always result, both directly and indirectly, in the advantage of our screening force. Cavalry in Future Wars Cuchillo’s story was brief: in reconnoitring the places towards which the expedition should advance, he had gone further than was prudent. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Then after a short pause, he added, "These hills afford us every opportunity of reconnoitring your works, messieurs, and I am possibly as well acquainted with their weak condition as you can be yourselves." The Last of the Mohicans A Narrative of 1757 But this damage was speedily restored, and as for the reconnoitring results of the raid, they seem to have been very trifling. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era At the first sight of a reconnoitring party of horsemen, panic had seized them and they had fled. The Red True Story Book Further, there must be thorough training in duties of security and reconnoitring at night, and in particular of the defence of cantonments against nocturnal attacks. Cavalry in Future Wars But to associate himself with sixty companions did not please Cuchillo, who, under the pretence of reconnoitring the country, had separated himself from his companions. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora “Forward, then, but slowly, to await the reconnoitring parties sent toward the Greeks.” A Victor of Salamis Yoshitsune's design had been to deliver a general attack immediately after the despatch of the reconnoitring squadron, but this was prevented by a deluge of blinding rain which lasted until the night of the 24th. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era He sent another reconnoitring expedition in 1525, and early in 1526 he himself set out with 500 colonists and about 100 African slaves. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" Doctor Wilson insisted on accompanying me on my reconnoitring trip. An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet At an order from the one who sat in the stern sheets, the other two leaped ashore, as if with the design of reconnoitring the ground. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora We must pass for officers reconnoitring the enemy. A Victor of Salamis Hideyoshi himself, on reconnoitring the position, concluded that he had neither numerical preponderance nor strategical superiority sufficient to warrant immediate assumption of the offensive along the whole front. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era After carefully reconnoitring the lower Platte valley and the surrounding country, the expedition passed onward, traveling slowly to allow the Indians to overtake them. Lewis and Clark Meriwether Lewis and William Clark I doubt not, if you were in France now, you would get along nicely with the little Monsieurs and Mademoiselles, after some coy hanging back and reconnoitring,—that is, if you only knew their "lingo." Stories of Many Lands The nights of the 30th and 31st were spent in reconnoitring and laying buoys. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) The reconnoitring of the railway had disclosed the fact that the guards were stationed only about eighty yards apart. Two Daring Young Patriots or, Outwitting the Huns The kopje, he decided, was to be the extreme limit of his reconnoitring expedition. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force It was in the month of August of this year that he was engaged with a reconnoitring party in company with the partisan Rogers, near Ticonderoga. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The east gate looked, if possible, more unpromising than it did before, and I declined to attack it without reconnoitring the other side of the city. The Life of Gordon, Volume I The first service to which the gunboats were assigned was mainly reconnoitring expeditions before the front of the advancing Union armies. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 From earliest daybreak Boer scouts were reconnoitring, and about eight o'clock mounted Boers could be seen galloping in small groups to the cover at the reverse of the hill on the west. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Out reconnoitring they had discovered a party of Huns and had bombed them very effectually. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force After the victory of South Mountain, he was reconnoitring the enemy, when he fell by a random shot, which came, so those who were in the action say, from some soldier of our force. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3 No 2, February 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Unfortunately, the reconnoitring of the Taeping position had been very carelessly done, and the attacking parties were checked by a wet ditch, twenty feet wide and six feet deep, of which nothing had been seen. The Life of Gordon, Volume I Baker, of the Valiant, armed lugger, to make sail to windward, for the purpose of reconnoitring them. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I On the 19th of October a party of the enemy was suddenly met on the Rhodesian side of the river by a reconnoitring patrol. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Not one of us felt inspired with sufficient courage to induce him to go reconnoitring. Adventures of a Young Naturalist Our fleet at midnight sighted the enemy’s capitana, which was standing out to sea with another little ship which served it for a lanpitao, as they call a boat for reconnoitring, or a tender. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 27 of 55 1636-37 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Small vessels anciently used for reconnoitring and carrying despatches. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Although these two parties had been long dreading each others power, and reconnoitring each others position, yet we cannot exactly determine which of them hoisted the first signal for war. The Martyrs of Science, or, The lives of Galileo, Tycho Brahe, and Kepler Skirmishing took place at odd intervals, and Colonel Plumer continued to send reconnoitring parties up and down the river. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Should any mishap befall Hay-uta, he would give out that he was engaged on a similar mission, and not knowing he was near friends, he was reconnoitring the party from a safer distance. Footprints in the Forest No trace of the enemy north of the Pai-sha River had been seen, beyond a German aeroplane that occasionally passed overhead on reconnoitring flights. World's War Events, Vol. I Noah Ezekiel on his reconnoitring discovered two things: The night water keeper had been re�nforced by a Mexican guard; and besides Madrigal, the Mexican Jew, usually spent the night with these two. The Desert Fiddler After reconnoitring personally, Wallis determined to remain in this region for a week, in order to profit by the facilities it afforded for provisioning. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century Our cavalry while reconnoitring discovered a large force of the Boers which was manœuvring to the south of the town. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 And he conducted his reconnoitring with more care. The Watchers of the Trails A Book of Animal Life The Duke said he had been struck down by a musket shot whilst reconnoitring the enemy as they were retreating in the Pyrenees. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. I A reconnoitring patrol was fired on from the left bank, but otherwise the night passed without incident. The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland These obstacles, and moreover the impossibility of procuring provisions, prevented Carteret's reconnoitring the other islands of this group, upon which he bestowed the name of Queen Charlotte. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century On reconnoitring the enemy's position, the Boers were found to be strongly entrenched and concealed behind a fringe of furze and foliage and in front of trees in the neighbourhood of Modder River. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Later reconnoitring carefully, he had seen two apparently unexcited small boys climbing into a pony cart a half-mile away and had come to the conclusion that the bullet had been spent, and a chance shot. The Adventures of Bobby Orde This left but half a company in the neighborhood Deck was reconnoitring. An Undivided Union It was from Villa Torella that I had attempted to carry off Juliet; I had spent many an hour reconnoitring the spot, and knew each inch of ground in its vicinity. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 After reconnoitring various other small islands, Cook gave the entire group the name of Society Isles. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century The reconnoitring force was composed of a couple of squadrons of the 9th Lancers and detachments of the Munster Fusiliers, the Northumberland Fusiliers, and the Loyal North Lancashires. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 In later years he was known to spend a whole day in reconnoitring, and at Blenheim he remained on horseback for fifteen hours. History of the English People, Volume VII The Revolution, 1683-1760; Modern England, 1760-1767 My next was to repeat my Prussian lesson in reconnoitring all the avenues to the house. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 347, September, 1844 What, Guiseard," said he, "are you reconnoitring the ground before you make the attack? Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 54, No. 338, December 1843 But one course remained for La Perouse—to set sail for Botany Bay, reconnoitring the various islands he passed, and taking their astronomical positions. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century The first halt was made at Fincham's Farm, some twelve miles off, where the troops breakfasted, and whence the 9th Lancers and Rimington's Guides started on a reconnoitring expedition, which was not without its excitement. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Nor, when the body was found, stripped by camp followers, and supposed to be killed by a reconnoitring party of the enemy, did I betray myself by word or look. The Continental Monthly, Vol 3 No 3, March 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy A dozen or so of light cavalry went in advance of the main body—for the purpose of reconnoitring the ground—and at the head of these was Don Rafael himself with the Lieutenant Veraegui. The Tiger Hunter During our reconnoitring we saw a hare on the Kop, the first game I have come across as yet in South Africa. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service He soon penetrated to a gulf to which Dampier had given the name of St. George Bay, and was not long in reconnoitring for a strait which separated New Britain and New Ireland. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century The war in the Atlantic began by Sampson's squadron leaving Key West, establishing the blockade of Western Cuba, reconnoitring the sea defences of Havana, and exchanging some shells with them at long range. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima The enemy came straight up to us, and had obviously been carefully reconnoitring our positions. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War They spent the next hour reconnoitring the ground. The Green Rust The wind was too high for balloon reconnoitring. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service A tall, largely made woman, past middle life, came in from the kitchen, and stood reconnoitring the strangers. Curious, if True Strange Tales It had been ascertained from fishermen and coast-folk that the French fleet was still at Sluys, and it was decided to proceed no further without reconnoitring the enemy. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima I fail to this day to see the use of this reconnoitring, but at Ladysmith everything was equally mysterious and perplexing. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War To-day is a bright rather beautiful frosty day, and I am going to look at a large church in a village on a road when reconnoitring. Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie (commanding 1st Battn. Royal Irish Rifles) Dated November 4th, 1914-March 11th, 1915 It was a cautious piece of reconnoitring, but from his position he could see very little. Diamond Dyke The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African Adventure Cavalry skirmishers scout their corps, to prevent the enemy reconnoitring it too closely. A Treatise on the Tactical Use of the Three Arms: Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry Once when he was out in a boat with the general, reconnoitring a town they meant to attack, Gordon begged to be put ashore so that he might see better what defences the enemy had. The Story of General Gordon The camps are therefore well surrounded by scouts, for the purpose of reconnoitring either for enemies or buffaloes. The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America Here he spent some time in reconnoitring the opposite bank, but without gathering much information from his observations. The Wild Man of the West A Tale of the Rocky Mountains After some preliminary bombarding and reconnoitring Farragut, who was well informed as to the condition of the defences, determined upon repeating before Vicksburg his exploit below New Orleans. History of the Nineteenth Army Corps Their eyes sometimes met, and then moved slowly off each other, as if a mutual reconnoitring was in progress. Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert I told him that his r�le in the immediate future would be to clear the country to the north and north-east, reconnoitring woods, etc., and securing passages over waterways. 1914 Hence you hear of practised travellers, when they first come into a place, mounting some high hill or church tower, by way of reconnoitring its neighbourhood. The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin The Fifth Ohio Cavalry, attached to Sherman's division till April 5th, frequently made reconnoitring expeditions some miles to the front, and frequently encountered parties of hostile cavalry. From Fort Henry to Corinth Caution had been enjoined on the pursuit, and the 17th was spend in closing up and reconnoitring. History of the Nineteenth Army Corps The marten, after reconnoitring him for some moments, sprang off from the log, and came running toward the tree. The Desert Home The Adventures of a Lost Family in the Wilderness His opportunities of gauging the enemy's strength and dispositions had been greatly enhanced by the fine reconnoitring work done on the previous two or three days by the Cavalry Division. 1914 The resident on the ground-floor had an astronomical telescope with which he was in the habit of reconnoitring the skies from the garden. A Girl of the Commune "We were reconnoitring when we met your party, Major, and you obligingly asked us to 'close up.'" The Lost Despatch An American street crowd is gifted with a fine sense of humor, and the sight of these two veteran officers perched on a baggage-truck and reconnoitring their ground was full of suggestion. A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike Night came, and the entire reconnoitring party camped among the cliffs of Cerro Gordo, but at about the middle of the next forenoon all the officers gathered for a kind of council. Ahead of the Army I spent the early hours of the 27th in personally reconnoitring the country bordering the south bank of the Oise, in the neighbourhood of Noyon. 1914 The enemy had lately grown wonderfully bold and venturesome—skirmishing with picket outposts, bullying reconnoitring parties, and picking quarrels upon unconscionably slight provocation almost daily. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy At that moment Uncle Jack and Sam came round from the back, where they had been reconnoitring. The Dingo Boys The Squatters of Wallaby Range Detachments of a Vermont and a New York cavalry regiment composed the reconnoitring party, and the whole was commanded by Gen. Crawford, a clever and unostentatious soldier. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War When the old men parted, Clethera examined her grandmother with stealthy eyes in a kind of aboriginal reconnoitring. The Mothers Of Honoré From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899 When first heard, the tramp told him to be going at a gallop; but he has slackened speed, and now makes approach, apparently with caution, as if reconnoitring. The Death Shot A Story Retold The following year he commanded a reconnoitring expedition. A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole By him I was presented to my captain, who had just come in from reconnoitring. How The Redoubt Was Taken 1896 Then he dropped out of sight, and when we next saw him, he was reconnoitring the Confederate works through a long black spy-glass. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War Shortly before one o’clock on the 5th, the Persian videttes and reconnoitring parties were made out; but they very rapidly retreated. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign He rejoiced when he heard that his regiment was ordered to leave the Ohio River and go down toward Columbus on a reconnoitring expedition. Winning His Way One of the most exciting expeditions was that of Lieutenant Forsyth, who went out reconnoitring with 15 men, marching from Párang-Párang Camp northwards. The Philippine Islands With the precious order in his pocket he spent a few hours reconnoitring the town, and especially the headquarters of the garrison and the Governor's residence, the Château de Ramezay. The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette A small group was collected at the cottage, reconnoitring something through their telescopes. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War The reconnoitring party selected a place called Mulkutto, in Annesley Bay, on the shores of the Red Sea, for that object. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign Went off in the night, reconnoitring with a party of mountaineers. At the Point of the Sword On May 8 a party of 39 men and two officers, reconnoitring about Simbalan, up the Cottabato Valley, was attacked, 13 men being killed, two taken prisoners, six wounded, and the two officers killed. The Philippine Islands The guides now come in from reconnoitring the posture of affairs on the steppe on the other side of the mountain. Life of Schamyl And Narrative of the Circassian War of Independence Against Russia The colonel and the adjutant were with an infantry General and his Staff officers, reconnoitring. Pushed and the Return Push The reconnoitring party consisted of the 10th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry, the 3rd Regiment of Bombay Cavalry, a mountain train of four guns, with native gunners, and two companies of Bombay Sappers. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign Two days were spent by the Americans in reconnoitring the enemy's works; and on the 28th of July the work of disembarking the troops began, under a heavy fire from the enemy's batteries. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 But early in the morning of the 11th the steam-launch Pitt, whilst reconnoitring the harbour, was fired upon; the launch replied and withdrew. The Philippine Islands Also you will cross, from your right, with caution, a small reconnoitring party. The Long Roll Washington wrote to Congress early on the 16th: "I have sent some reconnoitring parties to gain intelligence, if possible, of the disposition of the enemy." The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn They both rendered most important services in reconnoitring the enemy's positions, conducting troops in attack, and strengthening the works captured from the enemy. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 From this point the frigate made for Valparaiso, and, after reconnoitring the port, put in for water and stores. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Towards evening, as he was crossing a large bay, a shark rose near his canoe, and, after reconnoitring a short time, swam towards it, and endeavoured to upset it. Hudson Bay General Wade Hampton of D. H. Hill's division, leaving his brigade in a pine wood, went with his son and with an aide, Rawlins Lowndes, on a reconnoitring expedition of his own. The Long Roll Never for a moment relaxing his watch over the enemy's movements, Washington, before daylight on the morning of the 16th, ordered a reconnoitring party out to ascertain the exact position of the British. The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn The balloon used for this purpose was the “Godillot,” which had been used by the Emperor in the Italian campaign for reconnoitring the enemy. Up in the Clouds Balloon Voyages The moon would not be up until after midnight and the tote road promised a more noiseless approach for the preliminary reconnoitring that was necessary to carry out the detective's plan. Every Man for Himself In five minutes a whisky-jack jumped upon a branch over my head, and after reconnoitring a minute or so, lit upon my hand, and began to breakfast forthwith. Hudson Bay Tell him to cross from his right, with caution, a small reconnoitring party. The Long Roll Doubts, suspicions, declarations, surmises, and positive assertions were bandied about, until they were all dispelled by the reconnoitring ships telegraphing, “a French squadron, consisting of one line-of-battle ship, three frigates, and a brig.” Newton Forster The Merchant Service Ascents were made daily in the balloon for reconnoitring purposes, and the Austrians fired at their audacious and inquisitive enemy both with muskets and cannon, but without effect. Up in the Clouds Balloon Voyages The German, however, contented himself with reconnoitring the vicinity between trains and asking a few casual questions about the Waring household over at the station. Every Man for Himself After a minute or two reconnoitring, he climbed from the boat on to the parapet of the wall, and whistled two bars of an air which I had till then never heard. Jacob Faithful A reconnoitring party brought him news about something or other to the eastward. The Long Roll This report was found to be correct, and the same evening the reconnoitring detachment rejoined the fleet. True Blue They had evidently been out on a reconnoitring expedition, and were now returning. Paddy Finn There was just sufficient light for the reconnoitring party to see their way as they steered through the intricate passages to the east of the large islands. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign Evidently they were Spanish officers reconnoitring the fort, and from their movements they seemed to doubt whether it was already occupied. In New Granada Heroes and Patriots They heard that Kabshary had been attacked by the Munga people and burned; and news came that the Munga horse were reconnoitring all round them, and had murdered some men proceeding to join the sheikh. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley They were evidently reconnoitring, and though we saw them clearly for a few seconds, the next moment they seemed to have died away. Mass' George A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah Why, that was the day when the reconnoitring party returned with the captured sheep and cattle. A Dash from Diamond City While reconnoitring the walls to discover a suitable spot for placing the ladders, the much-esteemed and excellent Captain Bate, RN, was shot dead. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign Colonel M'Dowall, while reconnoitring it, was killed by a ball from a musket and, as the two flanking columns did not arrive as expected, the force was compelled to fall back. On the Irrawaddy A Story of the First Burmese War It was not long before he saw an eye reconnoitring him through a crack. Dr. Jolliffe's Boys During that time the Arabs indulged in no more continued storms of fire; only Captain Reece drew occasional volleys, mostly from a considerable distance, as he stood fully exposed, reconnoitring the position. For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War Accordingly, he stood there, on his own side of the wrecked bridge, in clear view of the approaching reconnoitring party, and patiently awaited its arrival. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection But, cold though the meal was, it was none the less welcome; and when we had finished I rose to my feet with the announcement that I intended to go forth upon a reconnoitring expedition. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron We joined Generals Lee and Longstreet's Staff; they were reconnoitring and making preparations for renewing the attack. Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863 And now the spies, who had been sent forward for the purpose of reconnoitring, returned. Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 Lee, after personally reconnoitring the position, gave orders to break in the centre of the Sixth Corps so as to defeat the two wings, throw them off in eccentric directions, and scatter the whole force. Chancellorsville and Gettysburg Campaigns of the Civil War - VI We put up another "station" back of House Rock Spring and spent a day reconnoitring. A Canyon Voyage The Narrative of the Second Powell Expedition down the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming, and the Explorations on Land, in the Years 1871 and 1872 The reconnoitring party had found that, some six miles on, the snow ceased; and all looked forward with delight to the change. Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti We amused ourselves with reconnoitring excursions, comparing the actual state of the localities with authentic accounts of the transactions of 1415. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth After a time the reconnoitring party came back. The Young Mountaineers Short Stories Constance continued to sit on her rock while Tony went forward on a reconnoitring expedition. Jerry From this point it is necessary to separate the advanced guard and main body and send reconnoitring detachments ahead of the advanced guard. The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 A reconnoitring party went out and, three miles ahead, came upon the campfires of the enemy. Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti Crawford's division still kept beyond the Coa, and his cavalry had had several engagements with French reconnoitring parties. Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War One day Duterbre, engaged in a reconnoitring expedition, was slightly wounded, and taken prisoner by the enemy. Chatterbox, 1905. He turned and skirted the villa wall, determined on reconnoitring first. Jerry Gardiner, who had joined us on 20th December, and one man were killed by a shell at this post while reconnoitring. The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 G.S.O.2, who was killed by a sniper while reconnoitring on 12th August. A Short History of the 6th Division Aug. 1914-March 1919 A policeman would as soon think of reconnoitring these secluded streets as of walking into a house in Park Lane or Berkeley Square, to which, in fact, this population in a great measure belongs. Tancred Or, The New Crusade One of the fugitive maidens appeared reconnoitring in the distance. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity This line of outposts was attacked on the morning of the 27th October by a strong reconnoitring party that the Turks sent out from the direction of Kauwukah to make a reconnaissance towards Karm. With the British Army in The Holy Land Meanwhile rumours that something was going to happen kept coming in, and Colonel Morrison was away for several days reconnoitring the country to the east and north-east. The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 Daily, officers tramped inland exploring; and daily, the different reconnoitring parties returned with word that not a trace of human habitation, of wood, or the way to Kamchatka had been discovered. Vikings of the Pacific The Adventures of the Explorers who Came from the West, Eastward An enemy plane, reconnoitring, was shot down, and pilot and observer killed. The Leicestershires beyond Baghdad His was to be a reconnoitring expedition to discover the condition of the Burmese Empire, the progress that Roman Catholic missions were making there, and the possibility of undertaking anything from the centre of Serampore. Pioneers and Founders or, Recent Workers in the Mission field "Here!" replies a small, consequential-looking person, reconnoitring the interior of the vehicle. Bohemian Days Three American Tales Here we remained for a few minutes, cautiously reconnoitring. Edison's Conquest of Mars I heard this from the chief of an aeroplane squadron, who was returning from a reconnoitring flight around Rheims. The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 Fritz came over reconnoitring, and his surprise was amusing to see. The Leicestershires beyond Baghdad An hour was spent in reconnoitring the enemy's position, during which they kept up an incessant cannonade, to which the English field guns attempted no reply. The Tiger of Mysore A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib Whilst we were reconnoitring the mountain from the south, we saw three horsemen coming cautiously out of the camp, riding in a north-easterly direction, and thus giving us no chance to intercept them. Three Years' War Here, a little farther along the coast, a reconnoitring party of seven landed and found four negro hunters sitting on the beach, armed with bows and arrows, who fled on seeing the strangers. Prince Henry the Navigator, the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery, 1394-1460 A.D. With an Account of Geographical Progress Throughout the Middle Ages As the Preparation for His Work. "The friend of the cathedral," is also an experienced aviator and when business is dull in the howitzer line around Rheims, kills time by aerial reconnoitring. The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 "My dear Fleda!" whispered Constance, after some time spent in restless reconnoitring of everything "I don't see my English rose anywhere!" Queechy, Volume II The Anzacs carefully reconnoitring in the night had finally entered El Arish, and saw no one there except the native villagers. The Seventh Manchesters July 1916 to March 1919 After reconnoitring the country, Colonel Campbell advanced on the great road leading to Savannah; and, about three in the afternoon, appeared in sight of the American army. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States The first moments after his arrival in camp were employed in reconnoitring the enemy, and examining the strength and situation of the American troops. 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 Kalisch is only a fortified camp, visited daily, however, by German cavalry, who use it as a reconnoitring base. The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 In no instance were they insulted, plundered, or ill-treated; whereas every house which was abandoned fell a prey to the scouts and reconnoitring parties. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 We were busy road-repairing for the next day or two, and officers were reconnoitring forward to see the lie of the country which we were to take over. The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry and 14th (F. & F. Yeo.) Battn. R.H. 1914-1919 Early in the morning of the 15th, the fire of his reconnoitring parties announced the approach of the enemy on the great Salisbury road, and his army was immediately arranged in order of battle. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Major Thayer applied to the Commodore to remove these vessels, and he ordered six galleys on the service; but, after reconnoitring their situation, the galleys returned without attempting any thing. 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 Near the close of the afternoon of the fourth day of Henry's visit a party of forty-one Apaches had suddenly appeared, and had spent an hour or more reconnoitring the valley and its approaches. Captured by the Navajos Flank patrols and reconnoitring parties were likewise sent out; in short, the same admirable dispositions regulated the present march which had governed our march to Washington. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 "I hear, from the others, that you have been occupied in reconnoitring the country." In the Irish Brigade A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain They were the self-appointed scouts, engaged in the work of reconnoitring. A Book of Natural History Young Folks' Library Volume XIV. In the course of reconnoitring the country, five Cossacks, with an under-officer, came upon a post of twenty Roumanian soldiers, likewise under the command of an under-officer. Roumania Past and Present The keenest ears could scarcely have distinguished the soft lapping of muffled paddles; and no one heard the moccasined tread of ambushed Indians reconnoitring. Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark I HAD almost forgotten to state that, from the first moment of our landing, the want of cavalry, so useful in obtaining information and reconnoitring the open country, was very sensibly felt. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 We had hardly left him when we caught sight of the reconnoitring party of my comrade O., and were overjoyed to find that he had come back unscathed with all his men. In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry Previous to the departure of the large caravan for the Polar journey, a spring journey was proposed for the purpose of laying a small depot at Corner Camp and generally reconnoitring. South with Scott This officer, who was a great loss to Murat, was employed in reconnoitring the left of the enemy's position. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 Whilst reconnoitring the town, previous to an attack, he observed a troop of hussars, who appeared also to watch the town. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution Under these circumstances little insight into the state of affairs could be obtained by reconnoitring. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 But all the time I was thinking of the fellows away in Belgium boldly reconnoitring the masses of Germans and coming into contact with the enemy. In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry We had three artillery officers from the 36th Division here yesterday reconnoitring as to where to place their guns. At Ypres with Best-Dunkley The subsequent hours he spent in reconnoitring the ground, and in waiting for the arrival of the other corps. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 Lizzie advanced without hesitation, and put out one hand, while she fingered her coral necklace with the other, and looked up into Mr. Tryan's face with a reconnoitring gaze. Scenes of Clerical Life But Barrow, the Hussars' chief, was a master of the art of reconnoitring. Sir John French An Authentic Biography At last, at eleven o'clock on the 28th of August, the colonel's telegram came ordering me to go at once and replace my young friend, Second-Lieutenant de C., seriously wounded whilst reconnoitring. In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry Every opportunity of reconnoitring the house itself, either through friendship or by substitution for legitimate plumbers, window-cleaners, piano-tuners, etc., will be taken. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, June 20, 1917 A halt was therefore ordered, for the purpose of taking breath, reconnoitring, rallying, refreshing, and getting their arms ready for the next day. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 It was probably spent in reconnoitring, in order to make up the parties for the grand game in which empires were the stake. Narrative of the Most Remarkable Events Which Occurred In and Near Leipzig Immediately Before, During, And Subsequent To, The Sanguinary Series Of Engagements Between The Allied Armies Of The French, From The 14th To The 19th October, 1813 Napoleon, reconnoitring the coast, ascertained that there was no longer any fleet off Alexandria, and in effect reached his destination undisturbed on the 1st of July. The History of Napoleon Buonaparte He had also been in it upon several of the reconnoitring expeditions, in the canals leading to Chioggia, and although hotly chased he had, on each occasion, left his pursuers behind. The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century Then Jill gave a shriek of laughter, and we broke and scattered something after the manner of a mounted reconnoitring patrol that has unexpectedly "bumped into" a battalion of the enemy. Berry And Co. Shepherds, however, they were, who called off their dogs, after reconnoitring the party. The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters He heard feet hurrying across a yard, and then it seemed to him that men were reconnoitring from the top of the wall. The Half-Hearted After a week spent in training, completing equipment, and reconnoitring the sector to be taken over, it went into the Bois Grenier sector. The Story of the "9th King's" in France I need hardly ask you if you have succeeded in reconnoitring their positions, for I know you would not come back before morning had you not carried out your orders. The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century "I have just been reconnoitring the Danish line of defence," he wrote to Lady Hamilton. The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain Here Nelson landed on the 18th with General Stuart; and, after reconnoitring both the beach and the town, the two officers decided that, though a very bad landing, it was the best available. The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain The Cyclists were reconnoitring north of the Canal. Adventures of a Despatch Rider The reconnoitring parties of the cavalry came sometimes within five or six hundred metres; it would not then have been difficult for me to escape. Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men Towards the end of July, seventeen Genoese vessels appeared off Pelestrina, burned a merchant ship lying there, and spent the day in reconnoitring positions, and in taking soundings of the shallows and canals off Brondolo. The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century These arguments, like all others that pass between states which harbour inimical designs, had no effect upon Alboquerque, who, after reconnoitring the ground, gave orders for the attack. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants If this were the Huron, he was probably merely reconnoitring, as I had reason to believe he had done several times before. Montlivet In the evening I heard that a certain captain in the gunners went reconnoitring and found the battery—it was only one—that had held up our advance. Adventures of a Despatch Rider The place of rendezvous for the morning is I believe, the Park, and it is a reconnoitring party too. George Selwyn: His Letters and His Life It had never occurred to me that my midnight reconnoitring would leave tracks, that Old Man Hooper's suspicious vigilance would even look for tracks. The Killer Large bodies of the enemy's Cavalry hovered about our reconnoitring party, only to retire as we advanced, apparently not liking the look of the 7th Hussars and 9th Lancers, who formed the General's escort. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief After the brilliant reconnoitring trip to Khartoum, and the shelling of the city by the two little gunboats, it was expected that something decisive was about to be done. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 58, December 16, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls In advance of General Brocklehurst's reconnoitring force one squadron of this regiment made straight for a position which the enemy was believed to hold in strength between Pepworth's and Surprise Hill. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith From our camp led a track eastward, up along one of these cordons, and a reconnoitring party found a Mormon settlement ten or twelve miles off. Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) A Record of Five Years' Exploration Among the Tribes of the Western Sierra Madre; In the Tierra Caliente of Tepic and Jalisco; and Among the Tarascos of Michoacan A week later an officer, reconnoitring to the flank, saw an airship over the German forces and opposite the French. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 He was attached to the Engineer department, and was ordered to undertake some reconnoitring duty after dark. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief They were reported in the morning, as usual, searching for bodies with white flags; but I think that is their way of reconnoitring. From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War Then the reconnoitring force slowly withdrew across the plain towards Junction Hill, still under a rifle fire heavier even than we had to face on the slopes of Elandslaagte, though not so well directed. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith A reconnoitring party had been sent out under Captain Mason. Historic Tales, Vol. 1 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Shortly thereafter a German reconnoitring group, which was parrying the destroyer attack, received an attack from the northeast. History of the World War, Vol. 3 In the afternoon of the same day I was ordered to accompany a column under Brigadier Showers, sent on reconnoitring duty towards the Idgah, where we heard that the enemy were again constructing a battery. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief Major-General French, who commanded, had been out from before daybreak with the Imperial Light Horse and the battery of thePg 44 Natal Volunteer Artillery reconnoitring towards Elandslaagte. From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War As soon as the investing corps makes its appearance, bodies of light troops are thrown out to cut off reconnoitring parties, and, if possible, to draw the enemy into ambush. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. Lieutenant Le Blanc Smith, of Trinity, machine-gun officer, was struck in the forehead by a sniper's bullet while reconnoitring. The War on All Fronts: England's Effort Letters to an American Friend On this the course of the reconnoitring party, as it goes over the whole, is traced step by step, and fully explained in the letter-press. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 82, August, 1864 Let the hour of reconnoitring be that in which dinner is preparing. The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three The 18th Hussars, reconnoitring to the south-east of Bethel, were surprised by a large party of Boers. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 Artillery always acts at a distance, and in mass; single pieces are seldom employed, except to cover reconnoitring parties, or to sustain the light infantry in a skirmish. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. When the Shinnecock Hills are reached, two days will be spent in scouting and reconnoitring, with skirmishes and sham fights to follow. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 40, August 12, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls On one occasion, being out reconnoitring with this company, he got so far in advance of his command, that he was surrounded, and on the point of being made prisoner by the enemy. History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens The reconnoitring party had much difficulty in saving itself, as it was charged by mounted Boers in mass, a tactical movement which hitherto had not been tried by the enemy. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans The reconnoitring force fared badly, for after advancing a few miles Boers in large numbers were seen collecting on the high hills due west, and approaching at a rapid pace. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 Carlos was on the heights of St Sebastian, and I was tired of reconnoitring: I bivouacked, I tell you, in a cave—no blankets, no counterpane, and covered with wounds. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 56, No. 346, August, 1844 A mosquito, which, after considerable reconnoitring, had settled upon Bressant's broad hand, had sacrificed its life to rescue Cornelia from her dilemma. Bressant Though skirmishing had taken place between the enemy's reconnoitring parties and our outposts during the latter part of January, the main attack was not developed until Feb. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915 After reconnoitring the Waterworks and the Boer positions on the right bank of the Modder, Colvile came to the conclusion that he was not strong enough to attack them. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans The reconnoitring force was shortly afterwards heavily engaged, and compelled to retire on to the camp. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 Why should you not have a private flag, known to your fleet and not to the enemy, when you shift it and go reconnoitring? The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol II. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters Paul would have gone straight in; but Israel, reconnoitring with his glass, informed him that a large ship, probably the Drake, was just coming out. Israel Potter They met a reconnoitring party of Indian troops of all arms, and a desultory engagement ensued, to which a violent sand storm put a sudden end about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915 I worked my way through the garden, knee-deep and rank with weed, for the purpose of reconnoitring the back-offices. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 "I dare not tell you his name; he has been reconnoitring, and has had narrow escapes." Looking Seaward Again When I look to the other side of the water, I cannot help recollecting what Pyrrhus said, on reconnoitring the Roman camp:—"These barbarians have nothing barbarous in their discipline." The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) They came first in reconnoitring bands; then in large numbers, not simply to garrison, as the Romans had done, but to occupy permanently. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction While we were reconnoitring with Captain Kirsten's party we got the news that De la Rey had attacked Selikatsnek—about an hour's ride from where we were—and that the battle was still going on. On Commando Our scouts advanced steadily, reconnoitring hill after hill and ridge after ridge, but still there was no sound of firing, and we began to think that the enemy had abandoned the place altogether. With Rimington On Friday, the 19th, he was reconnoitring and feeling for the enemy. Lessons of the War Being Comments from Week to Week to the Relief of Ladysmith Whilst I was getting over my terrors, my companion was moving about the battery with his usual sang-froid, reconnoitring the enemy. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 335, September 1843 Caches and Depots--Caches; hiding jewels; depositing letters; reconnoitring by help of porters. The Art of Travel Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries While we were giving our horses a rest there, a despatch-rider came along looking for a reconnoitring corps. On Commando Hiding these feelings, especially from his native troops, he spent a few days in reconnoitring this formidable position. The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) While we were thus employed in reconnoitring the shore, great numbers of the natives thronged down upon the reef, all armed as above mentioned. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 15 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 While he was reconnoitring the premises, he heard heavy footsteps within. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion Theory of finding a lost path; of fords; of fountains; of loads and distances; of nutriment; of reconnoitring by help of depots; of tea making. The Art of Travel Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries In those days it was very pleasant to belong to the reconnoitring corps. On Commando While Hull's envoys were crossing the river and returning, the Indians were beginning to raise their war-whoops in the woods and Brock was reconnoitring within a mile of the fort. The War With the United States : A Chronicle of 1812 Two of the prisoners, however, while trying to escape, were shot by a reconnoitring party. Montcalm and Wolfe Daily we made reconnoitring expeditions both east and west along the Tugela, expeditions always attended with incident, sometimes with adventure. London to Ladysmith via Pretoria The experience of soldiers reconnoitring for encamping-grounds, and that of shepherds, made this discovery; for a stone is not always at hand whence a spark might be struck. The Art of Travel Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries It was some time before he could exactly find his bearings, but he did so at last, and, after some reconnoitring, found a place that could be safely forded. Stories of the Border Marches They quietly awaited the attack, and were so confident of their ability to defeat the Indians, that they were disappointed when they saw the reconnoitring party commencing to retire. Christopher Carson The English spent some days in preparing their camp and reconnoitring the ground. Montcalm and Wolfe For some time he kept the prince working in an office, but at last permitted him to go on a reconnoitring expedition, where little danger was anticipated. France in the Nineteenth Century They themselves must have felt ashamed at their success, that the bravest, most powerful, and most celebrated of the Romans should have fallen among a reconnoitring party of Fregellans. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Then, reconnoitring from this point, the monkey general perceives that Ravana's palace is so closely guarded that he can only steal into it in the guise of a cat. The Book of the Epic The soldiers looked on while the boy carried out his freak, for such they judged his bit of reconnoitring to be. With Marlborough to Malplaquet A Story of the Reign of Queen Anne So skilful were the assailants and so careless the assailed that the English knew nothing of their danger, till in the morning, a reconnoitring canoe discovered the invaders. Montcalm and Wolfe The man addressed—who was old Halsey—gave the speaker a reconnoitring look. Harvest It turned out afterwards that the toen had planned this little reconnoitring expedition on his own account, and on the chance perhaps of filching a musket or two. Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts While reconnoitring, they managed to kill seven stags with which to satisfy the hunger of the men, whom Aeneas further cheered by the assurance that they were the destined ancestors of a mighty people. The Book of the Epic On this occasion an expected convoy had not arrived to time, and a reconnoitring party had accordingly been sent out to glean tidings of it. With Marlborough to Malplaquet A Story of the Reign of Queen Anne The "star" shining down on the Free State suggested an undesirable destiny; it was filled with reconnoitring Britons. The Siege of Kimberley A great deal of reconnoitring was called for, and in one village we had to knock the corner off a mud house to enable us to make a sharp right-angle turn. War in the Garden of Eden The men who have any positive quality are a flying advance party for reconnoitring. The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol II. Meantime the foolish king, having gotten the worst in the war, had sent for Rustem, who, for reconnoitring purposes, entered the Tartar camp as a spy. The Book of the Epic When the great Duke of Marlborough, accompanied by Lord Cadogan, was one day reconnoitring the army in Flanders, a heavy rain came on, and they both called for their cloaks. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 5 While amusing ourselves with reconnoitring this group, we noticed one in particular who appeared to be the oracle. Tales of a Traveller After reconnoitring the enemy positions and noting the progress they were making in constructing their defenses, we would make a long circuit back to camp. War in the Garden of Eden In reconnoitring they made important use of the tail, resting upon it and their hind legs, and holding themselves nearly erect, to command a view of their object. Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon Hamilton had been galloping back and forth night and day between Lafayette's division and Headquarters, wherever they happened to be, and reconnoitring constantly. The Conqueror |
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