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bastion [′bas·chən] (geology) A prominent aggregation of bedrock extending from the mouth of a hanging glacial trough and reaching well into the main glacial valley. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It would have been easy for Kirby, with his powerful frame, to have seized the moment to scale the bastion, and, with his great strength, to have sent both of its defenders in pursuit of the veteran; but hostility appeared to he the passion that the wood-chopper indulged the least in at that moment, for, in a voice that was heard by the retreating left wing, he shouted: Do you remember the history of the Bastion Saint- Gervais, captain? From either side they were sweeping down from room to room and from bastion to bastion in the direction of the keep. |
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