I had given orders that, when any ship should come from the islands, it should reconnoiter the coast of China on the way, in order that more information of the land and its commerce might be obtained.
First, however, it was necessary to reconnoiter the position, and I went to the end of the house, where I found a little hole in the window, which was curtained.
Nevertheless, the Colonel did reconnoiter for some ten miles, but learned nothing, except that was an unhealthy locality for Texas Rangers.
Major, afterward General, Davie having recovered from his wounds received at Stono, near Charleston, again took the field, and part of his cavalry were ordered to reconnoiter between Charlotte and Camden.
He immediately commenced forming a breast-work of brush and old logs, while he detailed twenty-five tried men to reconnoiter and skirmish with the enemy as soon as they crossed the Enoree river.
The result of the council of war was that he (Kerr) should go and reconnoiter Ferguson's camp.
On their return about noon, they were fired upon by two Indians, who had come across the Ohio to reconnoiter the fort, and hidden themselves in the weeds and brush, and Gillmore was killed.
Two Spanish galleys enter and reconnoiter the Dutch port on Formosa; then a storm drives them back to Luzón, and finally destroys them.
A gallant cavalry officer with a few men lingered behind to reconnoiter until the rebels were within hailing distance of him.
On the 9th of October, General Ross went out to reconnoiter in the direction of Ripley, but returned without meeting anything of consequence.
You may reconnoiter and gain all the information possible.
Dick Dare had gone to General Greene as soon as the patriot force had retreated, and he suggested that he should go and reconnoiter and see if the British reinforcements were anywhere near, and the general had told him to go ahead.
Tom Dare, however, who was never satisfied to remain quiet, said that he would go and reconnoiter and see if he could locate the party of redcoats that had been driven out of the valley.
As his custom was, he made a wide circuit to reconnoiter before going to the tree itself, taking every step with care and keeping eyes wide open in all directions.
Yes, and I have come to ask if I may go and reconnoiter the British encampment.
Ben wanted to accompany him, but Tom said he could reconnoiter better alone, and so Ben remained at the camp.
They also explore the ports and harbor entrances, and reconnoiter the country, that they may be able to work some injury when occasion offers.
Although they might have been safe in their fort, and not have lost it unless they sold themselves very dearly, most of them went out into the open country to reconnoiter and there commenced to fight with the land troops.
I will reconnoiter the neighborhood while you try it for yourself.
I will reconnoiter our position while you make your toilet," she said, and slipped out of sight among the trees.
As the last planks were laid, a squadron of Uhlans, which had been held in readiness, dashed across, and deploying fanshape, advanced to reconnoiter the country on the other side.
Presently the whole floor was advertised by a card on the street door as being to let and I seized the opportunity of a quiet Sunday to reconnoiter and put the arrangements in going order.
If I could not entice the criminal population into my domain, how would it be to reconnoiter theirs?
Each subordinate commander, after receiving his order for the action, should precede his command as far as possible, in order to reconnoiter the ground personally, and should prepare to issue his orders promptly.
Patrols should be sent to the flanks when necessary to reconnoiter a specified locality and should rejoin the column and their proper subdivision as soon as practicable.
In exceptional cases as much as a battalion may be necessary in order to break through the hostile screen and enable the commander or officer in charge to reconnoiter in person.
Each separate column moving forward to deploy must reconnoiter to its front and flank and keep in touch with adjoining columns.
They captured a few provision-boats, and on some days they entered the bay with two or three ships to reconnoiter the port of Cabite, with the desire of having an extended view, and then returned.
One of them went toreconnoiter the latter, and upon seeing that it was our vessel went to advise its companion.
Our squad was to approach the town near White's Bridge, and the other would reconnoiter on the opposite side of the post; but neither was to return, save in case of some serious disaster, until the main attack had been made.
The latter general was to reconnoiter toward Namur, but march direct to Gembloux; his chief task was to discover whether Bluecher was seeking to join Wellington or not.
He had learned that a band numbering three hundred had assembled, mostly gardeners; and, although he wished to reconnoiter them, he did not dare to, because of the few men that he had.
Patrols will be sent via Lowemont to reconnoiter the crossings of the Big Stranger near Millwood and via Mount Olivet to reconnoiter those near 114.
Once arrived at the vessel's side, Ayrton, holding on to the main chains, might reconnoiter the number and perhaps overhear the intentions of the pirates.
The route previously followed by the boats had allowed her to reconnoiter the channel, and she boldly entered it.
Thus probably the pirate captain reasoned, and doubtless, like a prudent man, he wished to reconnoiter the locality before he allowed his men to venture there.
He wished to reconnoiter Lake Grant, so magnificently framed in trees.
However, Gideon Spilett wished without further delay to reconnoiter the approaches to the corral, and Pencroft, who was quite out of patience, volunteered to accompany him.
When the voyagers from their car saw the land through the mist, they had not been able to reconnoiter it sufficiently.
It was necessary to reconnoiter the corral, in order to ascertain if it was occupied.
He was ready to don the diving-dress himself, or try the air apparatus, in order to reconnoiter the situation of his courageous friends.
A Frenchman, an enthusiastic Parisian, as witty as he was bold, asked to be enclosed in the projectile, in order that he might reach the moon, and reconnoiter this terrestrial satellite.
Some high trees intervened between the troops and the wall, in which the enemy had posted some scouts to reconnoiter the field.
While in this island, I despatched a frigate to reconnoiter the coast of certain islands that could be seen from this island.
They sent two small boats to reconnoiter our colony and station, afterward resolving to continue their voyage without stopping here.
Juan de la Isla was sent with one of the small vessels to reconnoiter a large and excellent bay at some distance away.
Shaw came galloping on to reconnoiter and learn if we were yet in the land of the living.
Setting out again, we found by the fresh tracks that a horseman had just been out to reconnoiter us; he had circled half round the camp, and then galloped back full speed for the Pueblo.
After the artillery preparation a squad from the platoon was to enter and reconnoiter for possible enemy positions.
Chase, was to reconnoiter the hills on the west side of Tacloban Valley and establish observation posts which would command the entrances to the valley.
The 3d Battalion, 19th Infantry, had sent Company K to reconnoiter to the south and if possible make contact with the XXIV Corps.
Company G of the 2d Battalion was to reconnoiter the western side of Carigara in case an enveloping movement became necessary.
The tanks completed their mission, took to the water again, and headed north for a mile to reconnoiter the area around Calingatngan.
During the siege my general frequently sent me to reconnoiter among the Hungarian camps; and as I was a fearless youth, I would venture to the very gates of the manor-houses in the neighborhood of Cracow.
On learning definitely from the scouts we had sent to reconnoiter that the caravan was expected to reach Mohilow on a certain day, we concealed ourselves in a swampy thicket by the side of the road over which it would have to pass.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "reconnoiter" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
