Sentinel One who watches or guards; specifically (Mil.), a soldier set to guard an army, camp, or other place, from surprise, to observe the approach of danger, and give notice of it; a sentry. The sentinels who paced the ramparts. Guardian One who has, or is entitled to, the custo...
The act of a sentry in halting a person and demanding the countersign, or (by extension) the action of a computer system demanding a password, etc. An attempt to have a work of literature restricted or removed from a public library or school curriculum. Examples: "a challenge to the king...
A mongoose is a small, carnivorous mammal known for its agility and hunting skills, often preying on snakes. A meerkat is a specific type of mongoose native to southern Africa, notable for its social behavior and upright "sentry" stance.
To rise and sink in the saddle, in accordance with the motion of the horse, esp. in trotting. Post With post horses; hence, in haste; as, to travel post. Post The position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; A soldier manned the entrance post A ...
To order to halt and be identified, as by a sentry. Challenge To take formal objection to (a prospective juror). Challenge To bring a legal case testing the validity of an action, particularly by the government. Challenge To question the qualifications of (a voter) or the validity of (a...
The act of a sentry in halting any one who appears at his post, and demanding the countersign. Challenge A claim or demand. There must be no challenge of superiority. Challenge The opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game. Challenge An exception to a juror or...
Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry. For this relief much thanks; 'tis bitter cold. Relief That which removes or lessens evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.; that which gives su...
To order to halt and be identified, as by a sentry. Difficulty Hardship: Severe circumstances or obstacle. She faced financial difficulty after losing her job. Challenge To take formal objection to (a prospective juror). Difficulty Complexity: Something hard to understand or do. The difficulty of...
To rise and sink in the saddle, in accordance with the motion of the horse, esp. in trotting. Post With post horses; hence, in haste; as, to travel post. Post The position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; A soldier manned the entrance post A ...