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Meanings of give the countersign in English
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Usage of give the countersign in English
1
The captain now beckoned to Manual to advance and give the countersign.
2
I gave the signal, but of course he couldn't give the countersign.
3
The whole detachment halted, and I advanced to give the countersign.
4
I'm afraid he will not be able to give the countersign to Garcia.
5
He had been challenged by the field patrol, and failed to give the countersign.
6
Only when he reached the gates did he reveal his identity and give the countersign.
7
The test will then be made by the sentry, "Advance, friend, and give the countersign."
8
You surely do not expect me to give the countersign! said Carmen, going close up to him.
9
The sergeant advanced to give the countersign, without discovering that he had been challenged by the wrong man.
10
Advance and give the countersign!
11
Stand," he cried, "and give the countersign!"
12
If I could not give the countersign, I should have to fight my way back again the road I came.
13
In any other case he was to give the countersign, "Dangloss," and trust fortune to pass him through without question.
14
A man has reported that he had been shot at out of our house; no wonder, if he does not give the countersign.
15
A sentinel stopped him, and a second time he gave the countersign.
16
The officer in command gave the countersign, and they were allowed to proceed.
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