Example Sentences

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The touch of the fragrant skin thrilled him with pride and joy; so did the lovely defencelessness of the child's sleep.

From Marriage à la mode by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

For nine years he has been striving to awaken the American people to a knowledge of the weaknesses of their land forces and the defencelessness of the country.

From A Journal of Impressions in Belgium by Sinclair, May

Some time a refuge had been needed: but so long ago, that the years of calm security had wiped out even the thought of defencelessness.

From The Gold of Chickaree by Warner, Susan

Doubtless public opinion will urge that measures be taken to bring the Law into line with the views now held on all sides on the significance of honour, its defencelessness and its need for protection.

From Morals and the Evolution of Man by Nordau, Max Simon

True manhood can never become the active antagonist of defencelessness.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry