arrestment
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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After my first arrestment of surprise, I had gone aside a little, yet not so far but I could observe him, and the low oaken door at which he knocked.
From Idonia: A Romance of Old London by Wallis, Arthur F.
The other is important because, having been arrested by a strong opposing force, unable to destroy it altogether, it remains as evidence of custom and belief at the time of its arrestment.
From Folklore as an Historical Science by Gomme, George Laurence
I also demand arrestment of the Knaves and Dastards, and nothing more whatever.
From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas
Poised in the very attitude of preparation, a sudden change of expression showed in her still eyes, or rather an arrestment of expression; the features remained fixed and immovable, while the brain worked.
From What a Man Wills by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
My arrestment, no doubt, has arisen from the imputation against me of some heavy crime.
From The Devil's Elixir Vol. II (of 2) by Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)
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