halting-place
Example Sentences
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I hear that in the neighbourhood of Lât there is plenty of forage; in that case Lât will probably be our halting-place, if we find we cannot obtain sufficient grass and grain at Attala.
From March to Magdala by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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
Sir Charles Staveley arrived to-day with his force, which slept last night at a halting-place at the foot of the ghaut.
From March to Magdala by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
To her it was just a halting-place on her journey into the unknown regions of life.
From Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel by Veley, Margaret
I want when we arrive at the halting-place to hand over the command of my detachment to the corporal, and for you to let me go away on my own affairs.
From The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
