SYN: Resistance, protection, vindication, plea, justification, excuse, rampart, bulwark, apology, shelter, guard.
— from A Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms or, Synonyms and Words of Opposite Meaning by Samuel Fallows

“He heard that I was fond of old-fashioned jewelry,” explained Ruth, blushing, “and I suppose, instead of—er—well—say candy, he hunted up an old-style pin.
— from The Eight-Oared Victors: A Story of College Water Sports by Lester Chadwick

He was joined en route by a company of mounted Georgia volunteers, one of Louisiana mounted men, and two six-pounders, under command of Lieutenant Henry B. Sears, of the Second Artillery.
— from General Scott by Marcus Joseph Wright

The three edges of the horn are prolonged into three strong prominent ribs along the three first joints; each rib bears a series of stout, irregular, triangular teeth.
— from Report on the Radiolaria Collected by H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-1876, Second Part: Subclass Osculosa; Index Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-76, Vol. XVIII by Ernst Haeckel

The populations, however, just enumerated, represent but a fraction of our ethnological varieties.
— from The Ethnology of the British Islands by R. G. (Robert Gordon) Latham

“And that’s no merry jest, either,” remarked Bill, as he looked at the callous spots on his hands.
— from The Rushton Boys at Treasure Cove; Or, The Missing Chest of Gold by Spencer Davenport

He was joined en route by about one hundred citizens from the town and surrounding country.
— from The Battle of the Big Hole A History of General Gibbon's Engagement with Nez Percés Indians in the Big Hole Valley, Montana, August 9th, 1877. by G. O. (George O.) Shields