I insisted on immediate military precautions on a large scale failing which I will cable the Foreign Office in London at my own expense.
It is my business to know just what precautions have been taken.
They take all reasonable precautions and leave the rest to chance, with the result that they snatch some amusement out of circumstances that seem unpromising.
Not all in Ladysmith are of this heroic temper, but very few make open parade of fear if they have any, and though precautions are taken against exposure to unnecessary risks, there is no sign of panic yet.
Foresight could not suggest more complete precautions against accident than he took on common-sense principles.
The extreme tension necessitating all these precautions may be relaxed somewhat now, but still we rely on the mounted troops for information of every movement among the besiegers, and so far trust in their alertness has been fully justified.
Despite theseprecautions and Tootles’ finished air of distilling money, whether due to the irreverent expression of Flick or some suspicion of the virtuosity of King O’Leary, they were held up at the door of the brilliant dining-room.
No; the more our plan of staying here is canvassed the worse it is--the mere precautions that are to be taken, show what those horrible hot winds are to be.
To that end he hid them in one of his cellars, brought their food with his own hands, and generally used such precautionsas he thought must avert suspicion.
Elaborate precautions were taken to secure the walls of mediaeval castles from attack.
For example, in spite of those precautions which I adopted, and of the ceaseless vigilance of Cassim, the existence of a female inmate of the Bell House was soon a popular scandal throughout Upper Crossleys.
Certainly, they will, if not laid with great care, and with all proper precautions against obstructions.
We have tried many precautions against this kind of accident, but none that was effectual on light land.
On a ferry which had to be crossed both of them watched my every movement, and I began to congratulate myself in that I had taken precautions before departure in order to guard against contingencies.
If this trade was honest and legitimate, why should these tactics be followed, and these precautions taken?
But to impose on the girl the precautions necessary to the mother, is one way to enfeeble and prematurely age her.
Attention is less frequently drawn to the precautions required in the case of boys, mainly because such precautions are more frequently observed in regard to them.
The same precautions had been observed as in Rome, for the directions issued were precise and searching; and day after day came in the long rolls of the new Religious drawn up by the diocesan superiors.
In doing this We are aware of the novelty of Our action, and the disregard of all such precautions as have been necessary in the past.
He has but one fault, he is somewhat wilful; but really, on referring for the moment to what he said, do you truly believe that Mithridates used these precautions, and that these precautions were efficacious?
They used the same precautions in leaving as in entering the house.
Take what precautions you please, if it is any satisfaction to you to do so; but rely upon my obtaining the reprieve I seek.
I tell you, Valentine's life was attempted by poison four days ago, though she escaped, owing to the precautions of M.
He was not mistaken; peering through the crevices of the wooden partition, he soon discovered the young girl, who cast aside all her usual precautions and walked at once to the barrier.
Many attendants or apparent precautions would prevent the villain from the attempt, and M.
Only when these precautions were concluded did the gold grabbers get leave to prepare supper.
Meanwhile Garrod had been spurred by the latter's air and tone into taking the precautions indispensable on ground sown with hostilities.
The sense of security which Hands drew from all these precautionsloosened his tongue.
Who could the "somebody" waiting for her out there be--somebody who arranged all these precautions with such care and exactness?
I took such precautions as effectually prevented any recurrence of this horrible practice.
The audience was a very mixed one, and as it was feared that political disturbances might occur, the most rigid precautions were taken by the authorities.
The precautions of Lahorie and his friends were in the end of no avail.
The conferences held at Zurich had exercised an immense influence, and it was felt necessary to oppose them by a conference held in a Romish city, with all necessary precautions to secure the victory to the pope's party.
Precautions had been taken to prevent the ladies from indulging their curiosity as they had done on the first visit, not a female being seen any where.
The use of permissible explosives should be considered as supplemental to and not as a substitute for other safety precautions in mines where gas or inflammable coal dust is present under conditions indicating danger.
The use of permissible explosives should be considered as supplemental to and not as a substitute for other safety precautions in mines where gas or inflammable coal dust is present under conditions indicative of danger.
These precautions may do much; but should they have no effect, which I think possible; as a medical man, I should then recommend, what as a member of his family may startle you.
Just previous to the carriage being announced, he led George out of the room; whilst the physician, aided by the women, took such precautions as the heat of the climate rendered necessary.
They, themselves closely blockaded, had been driven nearly to want; and the Christians soon began to suffer from the very precautions they had formerly taken against their enemies.
But my day of sickness was not to be altogether remitted, it was only postponed, and then inflicted in kindness, to teach me prudence, and the necessity there was for adopting proper precautions against evil results.
Seeing he is a globe trotter, I was surprised to observe his most elaborate precautions for catching the train and getting a seat when he takes his wife and family to town.
He says Love means appropriation, and is taking the most elaborate precautions to forfend passion--just as if it were a militant suffragette.
My own precautions for these Journals are more elaborate.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "precautions" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word. Other words: foresight; forethought; insurance; measure; precaution; protection; provision; safeguard; steps
