Defensively meaning

C. Baur and his Theory of the Origin of Christianity and of the New Testament Writings in "Present Day Tracts" (Loud., 1885); Apologetics, or Christianity Defensively Stated (Edin., 1892); St Paul's Conception of Christianity (Lond., 1894); Expos.

Bruce's Apologetics; or Christianity Defensively Stated (1892).

The plan of operations contemplated the seizure of Ismaiia as the base for an advance on Cairo, Alexandria and its suburbs to be held defensively, and the Egyptian forces in the neighborhood to be occupied by demonstrations.

"I took care of Sasha," he said somewhat defensively.

Quinn jumped up defensively.