ADAMS.--Late at reveille roll-call. BEJAY.--Sentinel not coming to "Arms, Port," when addressed by the officer of the day. SAME.--Not conversant with orders at same. BARNES.--Same at same. SAME.--Sentinel, neglect of duty, not requiring cadet leaving his post to report his departure and destination. SAME.--Hanging head, 4 P.M. BULOW.--Dust on mantel at inspection, 9.30 A.M. SAME.--Executing manual of arms with pointer in section-room, 9 A.M.英文原著 · 《Henry Ossian Flipper》
There was a light battery in park near by, and through this, aided by the gloom, the officer of the day managed to pass unobserved along, but not on the sentinel's post. He then got upon it and advanced on him, making the while much noise with his sword and his heavy tread. He walked directly up to the sentinel unchallenged, and startled him by asking, "What are you standing here yelling for?"英文原著 · 《Henry Ossian Flipper》
"Sentinels for the Color Line.--The sentinels for the color line will be permitted to go to their tents from the time the stacks are broken till 8 A.M. the following morning, when they will rejoin the guard. They will be excused from marching to meals, but will report to the officer of the guard at the roll-call for each meal, and also at tattoo and reveille."--(From R��sum�� of Existing Orders, U.英文原著 · 《Henry Ossian Flipper》
I went, and he ordered me to call the corporal. I did so. When the corporal came he told him to "report the sentinel on No.--for calling off improperly." If I mistake not, I was also reported for not calling off at 12 P.M. loud enough to be heard by the next sentinel. Thus my bit of revenge recoiled twofold upon myself, and I soon discovered that I had been paying too dear for my whistle.英文原著 · 《Henry Ossian Flipper》
"That's what it is. It may be the signal of some movement, but they can't attempt anything serious without showing themselves. Our sentinels are posted along here for miles."
The sound of the bugle continued faint and far away. It had a certain weird effect in the night and the loneliness. Harry wished to know who they were at that far campfire. His own cousin, Dick Mason, might be there. "Although we're arrayed for war," said St. Clair, "the sentinels are often friendly.英文原著 · 《The Guns of Bull Run》
About three weeks after my attempt to escape, the good Gelfhardt first came to stand sentinel over me; and the sentinel they had so carefully set was indeed the only hope I could have of escape; for help must be had from without, or this was impossible.英文原著 · 《The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck-2》
Because it's one thing for a governor to start his day at 11 a.m., but a New York State Attorney General needs to be a credible sentinel on the watchtower.美剧 · 《Billions》