Commanding
[kə'mɑːndɪŋ] or [kə'mændɪŋ]
Definition
(adj.) used of a height or viewpoint; 'a commanding view of the ocean'; 'looked up at the castle dominating the countryside'; 'the balcony overlooking the ballroom' .
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Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Command
(a.) Exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer.
(a.) Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence.
(a.) Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
[See AUTHORITATIVE]
Typist: Ruth
Examples
- The capture was a disgraceful one to the officer commanding but not to the troops under him. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- BURNSIDE, Commanding 9th Army Corps. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Harris,' said Mr. Tuckle, in a commanding tone. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- A commanding general cannot base his actions upon either absolute certainty or absolute ignorance. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- SHERMAN, Commanding Mill Division of the Mississippi. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- By seven o'clock the whole of Smith's force was ferried over and in possession of a height commanding the ferry. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Please start it, Mr. Brooke, said Kate, with a commanding air, which surprised Meg, who treated the tutor with as much respect as any other gentleman. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Neither of us would have felt the slightest trepidation in going into battle with some one else commanding. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- HUNT, commanding Artillery. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Mrs. Bretton, though a commanding, and in grave matters even a peremptory woman, was often passive in trifles: she allowed the child her way. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Cavalry Corps: LIEUTENANT-GENERAL WADE HAMPTON, Commanding. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The novelis t's tolerance of Davy's enthusiasm soon passed into a clear recognition of his commanding genius. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- McClernand commanding, will constitute the right wing. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Mr. Bumble emerged at early morning from the workhouse-gate, and walked with portly carriage and commanding steps, up the High Street. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- If that's Tom Tootle,' Miss Abbey made proclamation, in her most commanding tones, 'let him instantly come underneath here. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Atkinson commanding, and containing 12th Georgia Battalion. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The enemy was found strongly intrenched on the high ground overlooking the river, and commanding the Wooden Bridge with artillery. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- But his strong commanding face, his eagle glance, firm mouth, and prominent nose marked him at once as a born leader of men. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- He satisfied himself, however, with commanding the men-at-arms, who surrounded the lists, to keep an eye on the braggart, pointing to the yeoman. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- He was a man of commanding appearance, slow and deliberate in speech and action; sensible, honest and brave. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- SHERMAN, Commanding Armies near Savannah, Ga. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The loss is yours, I assure you, said Mrs. Pardiggle with her commanding deportment. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Sherman commanding, will constitute the left wing. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- On the 28th the enemy struck our right flank, General Logan commanding, with great vigor. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Porter, commanding North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- If not a dominant and commanding race, they are, at least, an affectionate, magnanimous, and forgiving one. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Bowing with the air of one accustomed to public praise, he stole to the cavern and ordered Hagar to come forth with a commanding, What ho, minion! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- LEE, Commanding Confederate Army. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Warren commanding) met and engaged the enemy outside his intrenchments near Mine Run. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- This act brought on a crisis in the career of the general commanding. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
Typist: Ruth