"I ordered Trumbull not to inquire further," she said, with a careful calmness which was evidently defensive.
Cadwallader's had opened the defensive campaign to which certain rash steps had exposed him.
She was at least acquainted with Ferdinand Arundel, and could hear news from him of her mother and her friends, and such talk would put up a defensive barrier at dinner between herself and the approaches of the other one.
Man to man they were the stronger; but they fought on the defensive only, which enabled the boys to hunt in pairs and choose their quarry.
It has 69 pottery warriors with defensive weapons and a wooden chariot pulled by four magnificent horses.
Capricorn can be a touch like Virgo, defensive, workaholic and not inclined to disappear into swoons of rapture about a blissful mating.
For that to happen, he'll have to up his impact on the defensive end of the floor.
But against a Bucks defensive scheme in which Brook Lopez typically (though not always) begins each possession in the paint, early open jumpers will be available.
If this is not the help you need – voice it out, without getting defensive.
Capricorn can be a touch like Virgo, defensive, workaholic and not inclined to disappear into swoons of rapture about a blissful mating.
If you have to criticise someone, but you convey liking or respect at the same time, that person won't be so tempted to get defensive and dismiss your comments.
" "Influenced by classic trainers from the '70s, the Screener sneakers — named for the defensive sports move — feature the Web stripe on the side and vintage Gucci logo, treated for an all over distressed effect.
James is still getting back into top shape after the most serious injury of his career, and it has manifested itself especially on the defensive end of the floor.
A guilty person gets defensive.
A defensive tackle on his college football team, he was used to being hithard.
Others may read that to mean you're distant, insecure, anxious, defensive, or stubborn.
Portland has also continued the defensive improvement that surprised everyone last season.
As a rookie, Simmons finished ninth in Defensive Rating (102.
Green gathered a defensive rebound in the final moments of a tie game and dribbled the ball up the court before losing control without taking a shot.
If he makes an All-NBA team or wins Defensive Player of the Year this season, Green will be eligible for the designated veteran extension—a.
