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sentinel Computing a character used to indicate the beginning or end of a particular block of information sentinel [′sent·ən·əl] (computer science) Symbol marking the beginning or end of an element of computer information such as an item or a tape. 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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He started, on catching sight of the children, and came forwards to meet them, keeping his musket pointed straight at Bruno, who stood quite still, though he turned pale and kept tight hold of Sylvie's hand, while the Sentinel walked solemnly round and round them, and looked at them from all points of view. A German sentinel barred the way to her, and announced, in his own language, that no strangers were admitted. The camp fires gradually died away; all was dark and silent; the sentinel stationed to watch the horses had marched as far, and supped as heartily as any of his companions, and while they snored, he began to nod at his post. |
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