These guns were very destructive, and were the principal agent in checking the enemy.

The general employed the remaining daylight in checking the enemy: some regiments behaved extremely well but the disorder was complete.

His spirits at this time were excellent, but it was easy to see that he realized the immense importance of checking the enemy.

He then hurried to the field, and sent the necessary supports forward, at once checking the enemy, and made disposition of his troops for battle.

"Then I expect you will take proper means for checking the enemy."