halting-place
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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
Meanwhile, Brigham was leading his companies across the prairies to Council Bluffs, their temporary halting-place.
From The Mormon Puzzle, and How to Solve It by Beers, R. W.
We learned that Petersen and Bonsall had been at this hospitable halting-place, eaten and rested, and pushed northward under the guidance of Amalatok.
From North-Pole Voyages by Mudge, Zachariah Atwell
With artisans out of work, and with town-travelers of small trade, the pie-shop is a halting-place, its productions presenting a cheap substitute for a dinner.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 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 Duncan, Sara Jeannette
