Reconnoitre

(v. t.) To examine with the eye to make a preliminary examination or survey of; esp., to survey with a view to military or engineering operations.

(v. t.) To recognize.

整理:莉莲

• Burnside was ordered to reconnoitre his front in force, and, if an opportunity presented, to attack with vigor. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• I had directed Sherman to send a force to the right, and to reconnoitre as far as to the Pearl River. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• At a distance of several miles I caused the fleet to be halted, and from there Carthoris went ahead alone upon a one-man flier to reconnoitre. 埃德加·赖斯·巴勒斯. 火星战神.
• Smith was ordered to reconnoitre the tunnel to see if that was still held. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• At the same time Sheridan was directed to reconnoitre towards Mechanicsville to find Lee's position. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• As he lived in barracks I was a little doubtful whether this was feasible, but we went out to reconnoitre. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• Venn resolved to reconnoitre somewhat carefully the lonely road which led along the vale from Wildeve's dwelling to Clym's house at Alderworth. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
• On another occasion when reconnoitring thus she beheld two female figures walking in the vale. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
• Sheridan was engaged reconnoitring the banks of the Chickahominy, to find crossings and the condition of the roads. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• By reconnoitring they were enabled to locate the roads in the vicinity of each army corps. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• The troops will follow their respective reconnoitring parties. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• I shall be very much surprised, however, if it is still so when he reconnoitres it this evening. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯回忆录.
• Hancock reconnoitred his front on the morning of the 10th, with the view of forcing a crossing, if it was found that an advantage could be gained. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• Well, said Cassy, the next day, from the garret, as she reconnoitred through the knot-hole, the hunt's going to begin again, today! 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
• Wright also reconnoitred his front and gained a considerably advanced position from the one he started from. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• Warren, before noon, reconnoitred his front twice, the first time with one and the second with two divisions. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• Here Sam recommended his master and Mr. Winkle to seat themselves, while he reconnoitred, and ascertained whether Mary was yet in waiting. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.

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