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The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like the English challenge: "Who comes there?"

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  1. The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like the English challenge: "Who comes there?"
  2. n. condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
  3. The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like the English challenge: "Who comes there" To be on the qui vive, to be on guard; to be watchful and alert, like a sentinel.
  4. The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like theEnglish challenge: "Who comes there" To be on the qui vive, to be onguard; to be watchful and alert, like a sentinel.
  5. The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like the English challenge: "Who comes there?"