Both Uses of
reconnoiter
in
The War of the Worlds
- "I think it's time we reconnoitred from the roof of the house."†
Chpt 2.7
- "We ought to reconnoitre now," he said, "because if any come near they may hear the spades and drop upon us unawares."†
Chpt 2.7 *
Definition:
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(reconnoiter) to explore -- especially for military purposes