Reinforced
[riːɪn'fɔːst] or [,riɪn'fɔrst]
Definition
(adj.) given added strength or support; 'reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting' .
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Examples
- Believing, however, in the practicability of capturing Richmond unless it was reinforced, I made that the objective point of his operations. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- When Sherman started on his expedition down the river he had 20,000 men, taken from Memphis, and was reinforced by 12,000 more at Helena, Arkansas. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- They are now expecting their harvest, and are reinforced with the soldiers that escaped from Torquilstone. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Tyler received the attack with his raw troops, and they maintained their position, until reinforced, in a manner worthy of veterans. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- In consequence of the disasters that had befallen us in the past few days, Lee could be reinforced largely, and I had no doubt he would be. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- It is important to establish communication, that you may be reinforced. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- On the 7th of May I was further reinforced by Sherman with two divisions of his, the 15th corps. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- I felt, not happy, far otherwise, but strong with reinforced strength. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- These were soon reinforced by the remaining brigade of Logan's division and Crocker's division of the 17th corps. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The enemy would have strengthened his position and been reinforced by more men than Banks could have brought. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- I was reinforced from time to time and the men were drilled and disciplined preparatory for the service which was sure to come. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- To meet this situation, three massive reinforced concrete caissons were built on the surface. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Medieval philosophy continued and reinforced the tradition. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- The material used is reinforced concrete. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- It was whispered that Lyon thus reinforced intended to break up Camp Jackson and capture the militia. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- At eleven o'clock, not having heard from Sheridan, I reinforced Parke with two brigades from City Point. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- A man's love for his country was reinforced by his love for his native town, his religion, and his home; for these were all one. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Beauregard, however, was reinforced by Van Dorn immediately after Shiloh with 17,000 men. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Upon this side, the doctrine of educative accord with nature has been reinforced by the development of modern biology, physiology, and psychology. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- The army remained at Matamoras until sufficiently reinforced to warrant a movement into the interior. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- I reinforced Bolivar, and went to Jackson in person to superintend the movement of troops to whatever point the attack might be made upon. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The importance of the valley was so great to the Confederates that Lee reinforced Early, but not to the extent that we thought and feared he would. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Lee had been reinforced, and was being reinforced, largely. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The back of the rubber is reinforced by a wood strip, into which are placed metal sockets. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- On the 23d of October I learned of Pemberton's being in command at Holly Springs and much reinforced by conscripts and troops from Alabama and Texas. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- By direction of Halleck I had reinforced Banks with a corps of about ten thousand men from Sherman's command. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
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