halting-place
Example Sentences
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The next day, the 8th January, 1915, the battalion arrived at this pleasant halting-place, and cleared up the remnants of the poultry-yard and piggery.
From In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland by John Morse
He was aware of many a pleasant little halting-place between writ and judgment.
From The New Rector by Stanley John Weyman
It enters familiarly into its usual abode; inclines to stop at its ordinary halting-place; prefers a journey which it has formerly taken, and falls readily into an occupation to which it has been accustomed.
From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various
The picturesque islands of Bermuda, in the North Atlantic, the last halting-place upon the Prince's tour, put up a brave show in honour of the Royal visitor.
From Down Under With the Prince by Sara Jeannette Duncan
The tangka was a review, held on the eve of leaving the chief village, and at every halting-place on the way to the battlefield.
From The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom by Basil Thomson
