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Example sentences for "inlying"

Lexicographically close words:
inlays; inlet; inlets; inlisted; inly; inmate; inmates; inmenso; inmost; inn
  1. The inlying pickets were accordingly doubled, and every man slept in his clothes, so as to be ready.

  2. Behind it the infantry lie down to sleep, a section of each company, as an inlying picket, dressed and accoutred.

  3. On the first sound of firing the inlying picket of the 24th Punjaub Infantry doubled out to reinforce the pickets on the road, and in the water-gorge.

  4. The strength of the guards had been reduced to the lowest number compatible with safety, and out of 172, at least thirty-five would be required for an inlying picket.

  5. Captain Townshend immediately sent up the whole of the inlying picket with their greatcoats full of earth, and as much water as could be obtained was brought up to throw down upon the fire.

  6. Each Battalion mounted daily a quarter guard and an inlying piquet of one officer, two sergeants, and thirty rank and file, and the ceremonial mounting of these duties was carried cut with all possible pomp on the Grande Place at Retreat.

  7. According to the usual custom of the Battalion when opportunity offered itself, the drums beat Retreat daily and the Regimental Quarter Guard and inlying picket mounted in the Grande Place at La Gorgue.

  8. At the first sound of the firing Lumsden jumped to his feet, and taking this inlying picquet, rushed out of camp at its head, and so posted it as to enfilade and hold in check the great body of Waziris who now darkened the skyline.


  9. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "inlying" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.