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Meanings of short halts in English

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Usage of short halts in English
1
Once or twice our monotony was broken up by short halts before country inns.
Gala-Days
2
We had made several short halts during the night, and kindled fires to warm ourselves.
Travels in Arabia; comprehending an account of those territories...
3
After one of these short halts, old Uberto and his companion unexpectedly refused to proceed.
The Headsman; Or, The Abbaye des Vignerons
4
The day was very hot, and the Battalion was hurried, with as short halts as possible, towards Landrécies.
"Contemptible", by "Casualty"
5
The short halts were rare.
Michael Strogoff; Or, The Courier of the Czar
6
We left Bolpur and making short halts on the way at Sahebganj, Dinapore, Allahabad and Cawnpore we stopped at last at Amritsar.
My Reminiscences
7
During the short halts we were stifled with the heat; whilst we were being projected forward the hot air almost stopped my breath.
A Journey into the Interior of the Earth
8
No further sign of the track could be discovered and short halts were made while Paulus examined my compass to get his bearings.
The Long Labrador Trail
9
Short halts were of frequent occurrence, as the baggage animals in the rear lagged behind, or their loads slipped, and had to be readjusted.
The Dash for Khartoum: A Tale of the Nile Expedition
10
'Walked for a week with short halts, then his provisions started to run out and he had to turn back.
Metro 2034
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