| 单词 | preconcerted |
| 例句 | Circumstances proved, however, that that action was only a part of a preconcerted plan, for on the following day, which happened to be Christmas, a simultaneous attack was made upon almost all the border settlements. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z The king, a vigorous old man of seventy-seven, fell dead in his closet at seven in the morning, and this note bore the preconcerted announcement of the fact. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z It was part of a preconcerted stratagem to insure the surprise and destruction of the garrison. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z For this purpose preconcerted signals have been agreed upon or invented as required, and these have been found to be irksome and difficult to remember, because constructed without any reference to a definite plan. Electric Bells and All About Them A Practical Book for Practical Men 2012-03-06T03:00:25.273Z In the afternoon the yacht appeared off the island; so we signalled to her with the flag in the preconcerted manner: 'Come to an anchor.' The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z When I arrived, I gave the preconcerted signal, but Malone was nowhere to be seen. The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession 2012-02-14T03:00:24.963Z The next day the men selected by Bruce were at Binnoch's house, having been admitted through the preconcerted signal. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z I take it for granted, that signals of recognisance have been preconcerted between the two divisions. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.850Z During this pursuit the vessels scattered, and did not reunite till next day at the island of Chepillo, a preconcerted rendezvous. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z The greatest security against the decipherer has been found in the use of elaborate tables of letters, arranged in the form of the multiplication table, the message being constructed by the aid of preconcerted key-words. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" 2012-01-22T03:00:24.397Z It was the preconcerted summons of Mr. Paul Davies. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z When all was quiet, and the Austrians were thrown completely off their guard, suddenly the trumpets sounded the preconcerted signal. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z The prospect of this danger, combined with the news from France, brought the long preconcerted resolve of the other side to sudden and immediate maturity. Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z Now and then, as if by preconcerted signal given by a leader, they all take flight to another tree or, after a short evolution, return to the same from which they started. British Birds in their Haunts 2011-11-23T03:00:23.677Z At half-past five in the morning the American guns recommenced upon Chapultepec; but still Santa Anna clung to the southern gates while Scott was silently preparing for the final assault according to a preconcerted signal. Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican Vol. 1 of 2 A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country From the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time; With a View of the Ancient Aztec Empire and Civilization; A Historical Sketch of the Late War; And Notices of New Mexico and California 2011-11-02T02:00:11.380Z This is a preconcerted arrangement to get me into ridicule or further trouble. Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z It is almost needless to state that the whole was a preconcerted scheme between these two crafty statesmen; but as the interview took place in the presence of their attendants, the utmost caution was observed. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z But the Greek coming forward to speak looked like a preconcerted answer to the Armenian. Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z Suddenly, at a preconcerted signal, there was a general elopement of the Roman youth with the Sabine ladies, who were, in the most ungallant manner, abandoned to their fate by the Sabine gentlemen. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z By a preconcerted arrangement, the Countess Pociej suggested that formerly he amused himself better with Cosel, and that perchance he regretted her. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z This was a preconcerted signal to his companion, who was some distance in advance, to conceal the Indian girl. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z While the men were below at dinner, those in the cabin all having luncheon, then Norman suddenly gave the preconcerted signal. Annie o' the Banks o' Dee 2011-09-12T02:00:26.230Z An hour or so before daybreak, a war-whoop, the preconcerted signal, was raised. Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z Eight of us met, by a preconcerted arrangement, in the old churchyard, a little before midnight. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z It is not quite impossible that the pitcher of water was a signal preconcerted with some disciple in Jerusalem, although secret understandings are not found elsewhere in the life of Jesus. The Gospel According to St. Mark 2011-08-20T02:00:14.427Z After lulling to rest, as they supposed, the suspicions of the Chau-i, according to a preconcerted plan, they made an attack on them, but were signally discomfited. Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales With notes on the origin, customs and character of the Pawnee people 2011-08-02T02:00:20.603Z As if by a preconcerted agreement, all the papers pronounced the news highly incredible; and that it was, moreover, wicked to attribute such conduct to the strict but just government which Austria enjoyed. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z By this I do not mean to imply that our gradual achievements were the result of a definite preconcerted plan. The Reform of Education 2011-07-18T02:00:21.207Z Soon after the marriage a steamboat from St. Paul came down the river and by a preconcerted arrangement halted, took the bridal couple on board and passed on down the Mississippi to Jeff. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z And this concourse, evidently preconcerted and unfriendly, explains the first murmurs of opposition recorded by St. Mark. The Gospel According to St. Mark 2011-08-20T02:00:14.427Z As though the signals were preconcerted, Mister Brown was in the hall in no time, and confronting the intruder upon the thresh-hold of the sanctuary. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z All at once, and as if by a preconcerted signal, came the crisis. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z Sir Douglas Haig's preconcerted plan had been to attack the Arras front, not in order to assault this line, but as preliminary to the Ypres salient thrust farther north. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z At this point the host stepped forward, and, by a preconcerted arrangement, presented her a deed to the mansion and grounds—a joyful surprise. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z Close succeeding this preconcerted signal, the tread of a trooper’s boot was heard on the pavement inside, and with a subdued sound that denoted caution. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Looking at Mr. Brown he sat down, expecting Brown to fulfill his portion of the preconcerted program. Voices; Birth-Marks; The Man and the Elephant 2011-03-28T02:00:27.040Z It was preconcerted, and by a signal only entrusted to the leaders. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z By and bye, according to a preconcerted plan, one of the party suggested a drink. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z They, too, seemed listening, as indeed were they—especially a group of officers near the outgoing of the glade—listening for a signal preconcerted, and expected to come from the trumpeter under the tree. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z They did not loiter, like men strolling out for an evening’s pastime; but walked briskly forward, as bent upon an errand, or keeping some preconcerted appointment. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z His suspicions had all along pointed to him, and he now imagined that his presence was the result of preconcerted design. The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion 2011-03-23T02:00:21.287Z Then stepping out of it, and sending up the preconcerted signal, he detaches saddle and bridle from the cords, leaving the latter to swing free. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z Three taps at the door, given like a preconcerted signal, were heard in the stillness. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Yesterday a letter was discovered in a hollow stump on the mountain side, left there, of course, by preconcerted arrangement to be called for. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z It might have been supposed, that the spectators had been anticipating such an event, and were ready with their revolvers: for the bear’s seizing the man, seemed a preconcerted signal for them to fire. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z "Mongoose has come" is a preconcerted formula which means, "the other man has come, Dory, look out!" Jamaican Song and Story Annancy stories, digging sings, ring tunes, and dancing tunes 2011-02-28T03:00:31.280Z This great debate took place Feb. 23, 1859, in the Senate, and looked like a preconcerted attack upon Mr. Douglas by some of his southern opponents. Presidential Candidates: containing Sketches, Biographical, Personal and Political, of Prominent Candidates for the Presidency in 1860 2011-02-27T03:00:34.390Z Their appearance led to a series of widespread and preconcerted riots, which soon spread over all England from the Wash to the Channel, and in a few days developed into a formidable rebellion. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z Meanwhile, Phips, whose fault hitherto had not been an excess of promptitude, grew impatient, and made a premature movement inconsistent with the preconcerted plan. Historic Handbook of the Northern Tour 2011-02-10T03:00:53.020Z And then, without turning, he gave Valdez the preconcerted signal. Vestigia Vol. II. 2011-02-04T03:00:22.950Z In addition to the countersign, use may be made of preconcerted signals, such as striking the rifle with the hand or striking the hands together a certain number of times as agreed upon. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z A few moments later there came, like an echo from the distant creek, the answer to this preconcerted signal of safe arrival. A Hero of Ticonderoga 2011-01-27T03:00:45.450Z She would not notice any such preconcerted signal as "The moon is risen!" Garrick's Pupil 2011-01-22T03:00:14.780Z They emigrate in accordance with a preconcerted plan. The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Vol. I 2011-01-17T03:00:49.523Z It was arranged that he should pass it to Dino at a preconcerted signal, and as the King came riding past for the second time. Vestigia Vol. II. 2011-02-04T03:00:22.950Z As soon as the csikós entered the room he began to act a preconcerted rôle. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z But the headstrong general did not stand; on the contrary, retreating by preconcerted arrangement behind the Deichsel, he led his antagonist to the false conclusion that he lacked confidence in his army. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) 2011-01-05T03:00:52.520Z But, at the preconcerted signal, the two men climbed through the window and disappeared from view. 813 2010-12-28T03:00:13.553Z Another rush, also preconcerted, enabled some of the well-dressed rascals to possess themselves of the litter-poles. The Great Mogul "Yet there are circumstances in this case which give it the character of a preconcerted plan," said the Prefect, thoughtfully. The Fortunes Of Glencore The confusion was immense; without order or preconcerted plan, each man attacked his adversary wherever he could find him. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. As soon as the Chancellor’s theme is announced, it is copied, and at a preconcerted signal thrown over the wall of the examination premises to persons waiting for it. Village Life in China A Study in Sociology It was the first time that Kennedy had not seemed to fall in with any of her suggestions, but I knew that that, too, must be part of his preconcerted plan. The Social Gangster It was a preconcerted affair, for it gave Darknight a chance to show his hand and get away. Little Oskaloo or, The White Whirlwind I needed no stronger proof that the whole match had been a preconcerted scheme between the parties, and that I had fallen into a snare laid purposely to entrap me. Jack Hinton The Guardsman It is difficult to suppose that such a blunder was not preconcerted. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" We were far from the mean cares of an unremunerative profession; we were men not fettered by any given address, any pledged date, any preconcerted route. Man and Maid The boats of the fleet were immediately busy conveying three thousand three hundred land forces, under the Marquis de St. Simon, up James River to form the preconcerted junction with those under Lafayette. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools One could not distinguish the other for the dimly lighted distance that lay between them, but preconcerted calls told from time to time that the search had not been abandoned. Little Oskaloo or, The White Whirlwind For the first time it began to strike her that the murder of the Hollingworths was part of a preconcerted rising. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising Evidently it was the result of preconcerted action on the part of the savages. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Soon afterwards the Baggara appeared again, but this time they were seen from a distance, and by a preconcerted signal all fled to places of security, and the robbers returned empty-handed. Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 This was a preconcerted signal to the patriots of that place who instantly despatched swift messengers to rouse the country. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools No sun, moon, or star had appeared for upwards of forty-eight hours; when, according to my preconcerted plan, I reached the farm town of Burnfoot. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative At a preconcerted signal given by Pio, a door flew open and we entered the vestibule of a large and brilliantly illuminated chamber. Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. At a preconcerted signal, they fell on the officers and crew, killing all but five seamen, who escaped into the hold. The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History But at last they heard the report of a distant gun—a preconcerted signal. The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West In the evening, at a preconcerted signal, a great part of the Pennsylvania line, non-commissioned officers included, turned out under arms, declaring their intention to march to Philadelphia and demand redress from Congress. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Everything shows that, in his method of proceeding in regard to the two lords, he had acted on a preconcerted plan, in the arrangement of which he had taken his full part. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 A more favourable hypothesis we cannot form; any other must resolve itself into preconcerted insult. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 From this place the enemy, by a preconcerted plan, fell back, as Alvarado advanced, to another position, where they had posted above 6000 of their men. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. Our little procession stopped within the vaulted gateway, awaiting a preconcerted signal. The Scarlet Banner As if by a preconcerted signal, the young people of the village struck up, "Die Wacht am Rhein." Waldfried A Novel Indeed, his correspondence shows that all he had done in the Low Countries was in accordance with a plan preconcerted with Philip. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Before the preconcerted signal for discharging their rifles could be given, the sound of a heavy body falling to the ground, and an accompanying smothered shriek, startled the hunter who was farthest from the tree. Voyage of the Paper Canoe A Geographical Journey of 2500 miles, from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico, during the years 1874-5. The Mexicans now retreated into the town itself, where we pursued them; but this it appears was by a preconcerted plan, and had almost proved fatal to us. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. Of late, "the boys," from preconcerted arrangements among themselves, had rather made a show of cold and careless indifference in their manner to Owen—conduct which deeply wounded him. St. Patrick's Eve With us all is preconcerted, prearranged, and planned; with them everything is impulsive, rash, and ill-advised. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life The tones in the voice perplexed him, but the preconcerted element in the affair seemed to offer proof positive that Senator Meiklejohn had kept his appointment. The Bartlett Mystery Afterwards, without any preconcerted arrangement, we went into a large building, and held a meeting. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers They had, by a preconcerted arrangement, been jumping on the train ever since it grew dark, and collected in that car. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys As if by a preconcerted plan, the establishment came to a sudden halt and the mules began to rear and kick and plunge around in utter disregard of consequences. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran Then we fell out together publicly, as preconcerted. Eyes Like the Sea In order to learn if there is any preconcerted action among them. Under the Liberty Tree A Story of The 'Boston Massacre' It was his belief that when the time came, the Apaches, at a preconcerted signal, would rush tumultuously up the steep in a determined effort to overwhelm them all. Through Apache Lands The electric time-beater in the latter system thus taps the measure gently on the sole of the performer's foot, and special signals, as may be arranged, are sent to him by preconcerted combinations of taps. Twentieth Century Inventions A Forecast Perhaps, though, they regarded the earthquake as a preconcerted scheme to rob the banque, the only danger they are apprehensive of. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 It is suspected that this was a preconcerted affair, as a full division of the enemy has been sent to Newport News, probably to co-operate with the prisoners. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital It caught the ears of the Kanaka seamen like a preconcerted signal; with one accord they looked up from their meal and crowded to the ship’s side, fei in hand and munching as they looked. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston They were working by a preconcerted arrangement, like corresponding parts of some machine, understanding each other so well that there was no need for explanation. Through Apache Lands But, in the same second, as though by preconcerted signal, the forty men at the edge of the forest dropped flat on the snow, and the bullets whistled over them. The Wilderness Trail At a preconcerted signal, two hundred Rochellois rose from ambush, and cut off the return of the English. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 They attribute their fall to the influence of the Queen, and fancy that it is the result of a preconcerted scheme and intrigue with the Tories, neither of which do I believe to be true. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. III From all the circumstances attending the event, few doubt that the scheme was preconcerted, and that the Mahanta and Brahman were the agents of the Gorkhalese, to decoy the youth within their reach. An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal And of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha Pontiac began the harangue of peace and friendly palaver and was about to give the preconcerted signal when Gladwyn raised his hand and the sound of clashing arms and drum-beating was heard without. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 The lover followed the girl––there must have been a preconcerted plan between them––and on the morning after she had entered school she fled from it––fled with her lover. Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love The captain was now again on deck, talking with the Major; in fact, detaining him in conversation, as had been preconcerted. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 26, February 1893 An Illustrated Monthly For which tenderness and mercy Fouchette was merely to report to the Secret Service bureau in accordance with a preconcerted arrangement. Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life These were grouped round a carro, or two-wheeled cart in so picturesque a manner, that it was easy to see that their performance had been preconcerted and rehearsed. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 By a preconcerted arrangement the day was spent after a very different fashion in the Basin of Quebec. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 Then the doctor entered, and, for all the world as if by preconcerted action, the ladies disappeared. A Great Man A Frolic Outside the fence they separated with the suddenness of a preconcerted plan, darting away in opposite directions. The Duke Of Chimney Butte Then, acting in accordance with a preconcerted plan, Winterslea was sent forward to track down their prey, while the rest huddled together to await his return. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas When they were well within the line, the preconcerted signal––Howden’s rifle––rang out. The Spoilers of the Valley At this preconcerted signal the savages dispersed to the right and left, throwing themselves flat upon the ground, and gliding behind rocks or trees or into the ravines. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 "No, no; I wish you to tell me whether the attack was at all a preconcerted affair?" The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. The inky multitude that had kept silence, by preconcerted plan, while Weedon Moore talked to them, lost control of itself and yelled. The Prisoner Fearing that the latter was the case, it was thought prudent, not to give the preconcerted 228 signal for the remainder of Col. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State The "time-coding" method consists of silently counting by the agent and percipient at the same rate, starting from a preconcerted signal and ending at another preconcerted signal. Telepathy Genuine and Fraudulent Either from weakness or treachery he was an accomplice, and played a preconcerted game. Pius IX. And His Time Again, had the prisoner known the projected elopement, and intended to make use of it for the perpetration of a preconcerted murder, would he—could he have acted as he did? The Macdermots of Ballycloran The chief saw all; saw too that his enemies only waited for him to pronounce sentence upon the captive,—that that 141 was the preconcerted signal for attack. The Bridge of the Gods A Romance of Indian Oregon. 19th Edition. Lowther arranged his men in order of attack, and when it became light, on the preconcerted signal being given, a general fire was poured in upon them. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State How can the Foreign Secretary and Ambassador at Paris, the legitimate organs of communication, carry on their business, if everything has been privately preconcerted between the Emperor and the English Prime Minister? The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 Geirrod now appeared and challenged Thor to a test of strength and skill, but without waiting for a preconcerted signal, he flung a red-hot wedge at him. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas If they had managed to relay information concerning him to their friends ashore by some set of preconcerted signals, possibly the regular steamer train to and out of London might be watched. The Dark Star This is not unexpected, and the answer is a prepared one, preconcerted under pressure between the doctor and his conscience. Somehow Good This was the great practical question, which, when the Chambers were convened, occupied, above all other considerations, those minds which were strangers to all preconcerted hostility, and to every secret desire of encountering new hazards. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 To him the reading would be simple enough, for the order of the moves would be preconcerted. The Red Triangle Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator It was evidently a preconcerted signal, for it came again, impatiently; then cautious footsteps retreated. A Man of Two Countries By arrangement with Mr Rose, service was held in the Lamb on the evening of the Coronation Day, safety being secured by a preconcerted signal-tap. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution With some hesitation he added, that it "had even been suggested that I might be an emissary or accomplice, in what was suspected to be a general and preconcerted abolition movement." History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I He felt that at any moment, at a preconcerted signal, the table might blow up, or the ceiling fall down. If Winter Don't A B C D E F Notsomuchinson There was no harmony among the generals—not even a preconcerted plan of operation. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) They had let me alone for some time: last night they attacked me together—a preconcerted movement, obviously. A Pessimist In Theory and Practice In addition to the countersign, use may be made of preconcerted signals, such as striking the rifle with the hand or striking the hands together a certain number of times, as agreed upon. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition But this is the case when the man dashes boldly at his purpose without preconcerted arrangements. The Vicar of Bullhampton Each pocketed an automatic pistol and an electric torch and, by preconcerted plan, Winter sat by the window and Furneaux by the door. The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley September was spent in fruitless marches, and toward the end of the month the allies began their converging march on their preconcerted rendezvous at Leipsic. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History I gave a preconcerted signal to a waiter, who hurried up to tell me I was wanted on the telephone. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, August 5th, 1914 I recovered quickly from my first rapt realization, for a dozen ants had lost no time in ascending my shoes, and, as if at a preconcerted signal, all simultaneously sank their jaws into my person. Edge of the Jungle Her own wound and the murder of her maid were further proofs of a preconcerted plot. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality I have a sort of idea that my sneeze upset the entire preconcerted arrangements for a review. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, August 13, 1887 It chanced that Bertha's letter to Maurice was posted the next morning without the knowledge of Count Tristan and his mother; not, however, through any preconcerted arrangement on the part of Bertha. Fairy Fingers A Novel Just then Redhand gave a preconcerted signal; three sheets of flame spouted from their guns, and three of the foremost Indians fell dead from their horses. The Wild Man of the West A Tale of the Rocky Mountains Thereupon the Princess Amarza made a sign with her veil as had been preconcerted, and, like two arrows shot from the same bow, the racers flew over the meadow. The Oriental Story Book A Collection of Tales The next day, although without any preconcerted arrangement, Captain Aggett called at Mr Fluke’s office, and desired to see him on private business. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea It seemed almost like preconcerted reflection on her biscuits and her ham. Emmy Lou Her Book and Heart This was doubtless the preconcerted signal for action, and it was answered by the men who sounded the war-whoop at the church door. Tea Leaves Being a Collection of Letters and Documents relating to the shipment of Tea to the American Colonies in the year 1773, by the East India Tea Company. (With an introduction, notes, and biographical notices of the Boston Tea Party) These proceedings occupied a considerable time—a matter of preconcerted importance, as the suspicion was entertained that slaves were concealed below, and that soon the danger of impending suffocation would reveal the fact. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 461 Volume 18, New Series, October 30, 1852 There can be no doubt that it was a surprise, and not a preconcerted movement, for the batteries continue to fire on the place for some time after they had entered. A Girl of the Commune At last the Count saw the stranger move close to himself, and a moment after he heard a mocking laugh from behind the black mask, as the unknown one stooped and uttered the preconcerted word. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly And she gave the preconcerted signal to the band. Rookwood Leotta gave a scream of terror as the brute turned his back on the cage and, as if by a preconcerted plan, every one of the six great beasts jumped for her. Side Show Studies Religion, therefore, and politics—literature, learning, and art—trade, commerce, manufactures, agriculture—and the amenities of society and manners, were allowed to develop themselves in their own way, without reference to rule and preconcerted dogmas. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy He led them into one of the side caves, when the whole of the people followed, as if by preconcerted arrangement. The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar As Louis Blanc ceased speaking, M. Flocon entered the salon, and, as if by some preconcerted arrangement, at once sought his political friends. Edmond Dantès He is evidently acting upon a preconcerted plan, with the time fixed and fore-arranged. The Death Shot A Story Retold War or hunting parties, after having been absent a long time from their erratic friends at home, and not knowing where to find them, make use of the same preconcerted signals to indicate their presence. The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions Apparently they seemed to think some caution necessary, or perhaps they could not see how we lay, and wished to attack us according to some preconcerted plan. Old Jack Giving a preconcerted signal, he caused both men to fall down side by side as if exhausted but not conquered. The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar This had not been done in any preconcerted way, but the lessons had grown by chance. Orley Farm Surely must it be a signal, and preconcerted? The Death Shot A Story Retold Scouts should continually be kept out in front upon the trail to reconnoitre and give preconcerted signals to the main party when the Indians are espied. The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions Tradition says that as soon as Elizabeth was dead, Lady Scrope dropped a sapphire ring from the window—a preconcerted signal—to her brother, Robert Carey, who was waiting below. Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada Even the selling-price of the goods sent to Mexico was a preconcerted matter. The Philippine Islands This action was doubtless a preliminary step in a preconcerted attempt to suppress the activities of Jesus, both of word and deed, within the temple precincts. Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern The servants, exasperated, preconcerted a scheme to be rid of the nuisance. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873 Then, according to a preconcerted signal, he held aloft a lighted torch, whereupon the Argonauts attacked the Colchians, put them to flight, and entirely defeated them. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome They had a preconcerted signal at which the prisoner instantly ceased to speak. In Direst Peril They were in a word alternate and incompatible; they missed each other with an inveteracy that could be explained only by its being preconcerted. Embarrassments The combined evidence of these men, which had come out without any preconcerted arrangement, was proof to his mind. Dr. Wortle's School At that moment, while they were clustering thick as bees round the base of the building, Leif gave a preconcerted signal. The Norsemen in the West Jackson did not again indulge in meditation, but blew a shrill blast on a dog-whistle—a preconcerted signal—on hearing which his two comrades made for the house door at full speed. Charlie to the Rescue Upon my word, this looks like preconcerted mutiny. The Red Eric It was however so far from preconcerted that it had ended—literally after several years—by disappointing and annoying them. Embarrassments The end of it was that a shot was fired as a preconcerted signal for the Eskimos to advance. The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice This he felt, and he considered it unreasonable that what he supposed a boyish attachment on the part of Newton was to overthrow all his preconcerted arrangements. Newton Forster The Merchant Service These words were scarcely uttered, when, as if by preconcerted arrangement, the door opened, and in sailed Mrs Jellybag, the housekeeper, an elderly woman somewhere in the latitude of fifty-five or sixty years. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer Colonel Ross ordered the infantry to fire as they came within range; and then, at a preconcerted signal, Reginald and Burnett, leading on their troopers, desperately charged the rebel forces. The Young Rajah They met at a preconcerted place of rendezvous near the Kansas line, at about sunset, and immediately marched for Lawrence, which place they reached at daylight the next morning. Forty-Six Years in the Army Here they lay down at the foot of the rocket-stands, ready at a preconcerted signal to start up and open their fire. The Three Lieutenants “No!” came in answer, as all sprang up as if by a preconcerted signal. To Win or to Die A Tale of the Klondike Gold Craze When the hearing came on, the Cockpit presented such a spectacle that Franklin felt assured that the whole=188= affair had been "preconcerted." Benjamin Franklin In the afternoon the Countess proposed a walk, whereupon the Count, following the preconcerted arrangement, took Boule de Suif's arm and fell behind with her a little. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1 Boule de Suif and Other Stories In this testimony of Kelly's we see the evidence of a preconcerted plot in which many liquor men, both Canadian and American, must have been initiated. The Story of a Dark Plot or Tyranny on the Frontier It did not appear whether the wholesale breaking of bounds had been a preconcerted act or a spontaneous and infectious impulse on the part of the whole school. The Willoughby Captains He now kneeled down, and after a short prayer gave the preconcerted signal that he was ready; this was the throwing of a handkerchief upon the floor. Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. At midnight, according to a preconcerted plan, all the maidens of the village met on the outskirts of the place and formed in picturesque procession. Rabbi and Priest A Story At nine o'clock Peden threw open his doors, the small luminaries which led a dim existence in his effulgence following suit, all according to their preconcerted plan. Trail's End He was received in a preconcerted silence, and he looked from one to the other with his queer, knowing smile, and took in the whole affair without a word. A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories It was declared by Mr. Adams that the proceeding of the clerk was evidently preconcerted to exclude the five members from New Jersey from voting at the organization of the house. Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. Some one knocked at the door, and the young man put his head in, with what Maxwell fancied a preconcerted effect, and gave the manager a card. The Story of a Play A Novel For myself I had no doubt that the election of 1875 was carried by the Democrats by a preconcerted plan of riots and assassinations. Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 2 I confess that I regret that Queen Christina was encouraged to settle at Paris, as it gave the thing the appearance of something preconcerted. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 1, 1837-1843 At the preconcerted signal, out they all waddled and galumphed with horrid grunts—only to find something unfamiliar about mother's skirt, and, glancing up, to discover that it hung upon a strange and terrified guest. The Joyful Heart She permitted those vessels to leave her ports and, by a preconcerted arrangement, to receive their armament, also procured in Great Britain. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 And they all three sat down simultaneously as if by a preconcerted signal. Prisoners Fast Bound In Misery And Iron The signal was therefore given for a preconcerted retreat, which at once began. Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond There are no preconcerted movements, no combinations with centers, wings, and reserves. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir You will not suffer me to remain," he exclaimed, "then it is a preconcerted thing! The Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales. She played without a book, and, though her bass might be preconcerted, it was plain that her right-hand notes were momentary and spontaneous inspirations. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 According to the preconcerted plan, Colonel Thornton's detachment was to cross the river immediately after dark. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 As they were enjoying together this favorite Hawaiian pastime of lele kowali, by a preconcerted signal the friends above were informed of the success of his ruse and were now rapidly drawing them up. Hawaiian Folk Tales A Collection of Native Legends It will be enough here to remind my readers, once more, that it was no preconcerted plan, but a pure accident—or, as the murderers themselves called it, a gift from God. Claverhouse But in addition to this, they had preconcerted communication with each other, and the suspicions of the people were no empty chimeras, but the presentiment of the plots of their enemies. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution The desperate act was thus preconcerted—thus deliberate. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 Still it will be said, that unless we suppose a regularly preconcerted plan, we must at least expect to find great discrepancies in the accounts published. Historic Doubts Relative To Napoleon Buonaparte This was done in the presence of the two ladies, and, no doubt, had been preconcerted. Phineas Finn The Irish Member Even if the whole of mankind could be assembled on the roof of the world and at a preconcerted signal made to howl the Marseillaise, it would not be educated to the heights I imagine. Visionaries There had been no preconcerted movement among Carroll's creditors, but a number of them had that evening descended upon him in a body. The Debtor A Novel Here this topic was succeeded by others, and the conversation ceased not till the hour had arrived on which I had preconcerted to visit Mrs. Fielding. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 The row was evidently preconcerted by Dempster before he set out. Scenes of Clerical Life On being challenged, a preconcerted watchword was given in reply, and the oars being shipped, a couple of boat hooks held the boat fast at the foot of the starboard side-ladder. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales A young Montenegrin had won the heart of the maiden, and accompanied by a friend, he had gone to the wall of her house and given a preconcerted signal. The Land of the Black Mountain The Adventures of Two Englishmen in Montenegro This marked a preconcerted moment: for the remote celestial phenomenon had been pressed into sublunary service as a lover's signal. The Return of the Native Whereupon, as if by preconcerted signal, they faced about and made for the two most distant chairs, on the edges of which they took an uneasy rest. The Astonishing History of Troy Town But at that moment Governor Johnson, who was on board the Mediterranean, and could hear the insolent pirate shouting through his speaking-trumpet, gave a preconcerted signal. Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts I send you this list precisely in the order in which chance, rather than a preconcerted plan, happened to present the books to me. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two But only too frequently the young lady disappears from some preconcerted arrangement; a striking instance being that of Agnes, daughter of James Ferguson, the mechanist. Strange Pages from Family Papers This, as if a preconcerted plan, was the signal for a tremendous fire on all sides, which absolutely surprised us. Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation The "Agamemnon," with another sixty-four-gun ship, the "Diadem," and two frigates, sailed in the evening, and stood along the shore, by preconcerted arrangement, to cover the advance and harass the enemy. The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain The writers who are generally grouped under the name wrote apparently upon no preconcerted plan. The English Church in the Eighteenth Century "It was particularly preconcerted here," put in the Academician with a yawn, and Mrs. Dollond remarked innocently that people who wintered in these places must have very singular ideas. A Comedy of Masks A Novel The Boers, evidently by a preconcerted scheme, were crowding in from Thornhill's farm on our left—Mr. Thornhill, by the way, was acting as our guide—and from Bell's farm on our right. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege By means of preconcerted signals, the inmates could have themselves drawn up, let down, or carried laterally in whatever direction they pleased. All Around the Moon It was, therefore, no fortuitous coincidence that the battle was fought on a plan preconcerted in general outline, though necessarily subject to particular variations in detail. The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain As soon as the conspirators entered the hut, they had cautiously approached it and, concealed behind the trees, awaited the preconcerted signal. A Conspiracy of the Carbonari Mary Masters and Eve, who had been quietly discussing chiffons, got up from their chairs with a preconcerted air. A Comedy of Masks A Novel It was said that the Riccobonis were imposing on the public credulity; and that their pretended Extemporal Comedies were preconcerted scenes. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 The uniformity of their answers seemed a little strange, and almost preconcerted; but after all it might be only the natural consequence of relating facts. The Waif of the "Cynthia" The determination with which Swift persisted in a preconcerted theory, savoured of the morbid affection of which he died. Lectures on the English Poets Delivered at the Surrey Institution It was as though the entrance of Paul and Eva had been preconcerted. The Master Mystery As for Sir Christopher, his preconcerted meeting with Father Le Vieux, and the conversation betwixt them, prove that he had other objects besides the establishment of peace between the English and the Taranteens. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance This was the preconcerted signal which was to announce to us that the vessel was safely at anchor in Hanover Bay. Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, Volume 1 It seemed to be a preconcerted public intention to make as much noise in a given space as possible—we spoke of the cheerfulness of it, stopping our ears. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') Besides, Miss Carmichael had a faint suspicion that this might be a preconcerted plan to terrify the "lady tenderfoot," and she prided herself on being equal to the situation. Judith of the Plains Just before reaching home, according to a preconcerted plan, Belton and James Henry broke from the group and ran into the house. Imperium in Imperio: A Study of the Negro Race Problem A Novel The following afternoon, having gained unobserved admittance into the house, according to preconcerted signals, he was sitting in Squire Woodcock's closet, pulling off his boots and delivering his dispatches. Israel Potter They invited the Micmacs to a feast, and arranged their guests in such order that every Boeothick had a Micmac by his side; at a preconcerted signal every Boeothick slew his guest. Lecture on the Aborigines of Newfoundland Delivered Before the Mechanics' Institute, at St. John's, Newfoundland, on Monday, 17th January, 1859 All the firing had ceased as if by preconcerted signal, though the combatants on either side were awed by the fate of the vessel. The Free Rangers A Story of the Early Days Along the Mississippi Having been entrusted with the conduct of the attack, they led his men, by preconcerted design, into an ambush, with the result that the siege was raised. A Wanderer in Holland The east was already dim with the coming twilight when the three leaders stood up, and, as if by preconcerted signal, beckoned to their men. The Rulers of the Lakes A Story of George and Champlain Was it the thick line beneath the word 'Dover,' that was so uncalled for, and gave me a faint but terrible sense of something preconcerted? Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh It was the preconcerted, the great and most public manifestation of our Lord's person. Evidence of Christianity Therefore, when we reached the point in question a halt was called, and we all listened eagerly for the preconcerted signal. Mr. Fortescue An Andean Romance Hatchie recognized the preconcerted signal, and, abruptly terminating his remarks, he leaped into the box, drew on the lid, and left Uncle Nathan to find his way out as best he could. Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue Their loss astonished and enraged the gamblers to such a degree that with a preconcerted signal they sprang at their opponent, determined to regain their money by violence. The Redemption of David Corson For details of the massacre and its preconcerted character, sec Parl. The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) Punctually to the minute he fired his preconcerted signal outside Cumberland Head, which separated the bay from the lake. The War With the United States : A Chronicle of 1812 If this had been a preconcerted signal, it could not have been more effectual, for there was instantly a simultaneous as well as an universal outcry. From Death into Life or, twenty years of my minstry It has been supposed that something took place upon this remarkable occasion similar to that which disturbed the preconcerted purpose of the prophet Balaam, and compelled him to exchange his premeditated curses for blessings. Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft On the previous occasion Mr. Balfour, by preconcerted plan, was speaking at the moment when the guillotine fell—with the idea, of course, of bringing into greater relief the wickedness of the Government. Sketches in the House (1893) These malignants did not dare to interrupt by their preconcerted hisses, the respectful and profound attention of the majority. International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 When he began coming forward, it was with a slow, interrogative movement, as though he were asking how she had come there, in disregard of their preconcerted signals. The Inner Shrine By preconcerted arrangement a body of some seven hundred Irish Volunteers had marched down to meet the yacht. John Redmond's Last Years This was the preconcerted signal for the drawing of the water. Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala After being lowered about eighty feet, I found myself on a level with the crevice before mentioned, and gave the preconcerted signal for arresting my downward progress. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 88, April, 1875 Cacasotte gave the preconcerted signal, and immediately the robber near him was struggling in the water. Christopher Carson Admiral Willis and his officers having obeyed the preconcerted signal, the whole party started on their land enterprise. Willis the Pilot When thieves go out in the evening into a crowd they generally have a preconcerted word of alarm or summons, by which to call or distinguish their accomplices. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 389, September 12, 1829 But there is no appearance of preconcerted efforts among them to bring about his overthrow. Bacon It looked very much like a preconcerted arrangement. Saracinesca Between twelve and one o'clock that night we were awakened by three blasts, the preconcerted danger-signal. War in the Garden of Eden Not a word was uttered, and the young men were intently listening, as if expecting to hear some preconcerted signal. Willis the Pilot It might all be a part of a preconcerted plan, in order to cajole Tom into thinking he had some sort of right to act as they had done with regard to this money. Tom Tufton's Travels No trepidations of anxiety come in to disturb the preconcerted order and method of her course. Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I. With An Historical Sketch Of The Origin And Growth Of The Drama In England In the first place, how do you know that Ram Lal could do anything more than discover the preconcerted signal and bring down that fog? Mr. Isaacs The drivers understood him as if this had been preconcerted. The American Baron At the same instant, as though at a preconcerted signal—utterly impossible in such a throng—in the twinkling of an eye, the dark crowd was as white as snow. Don Orsino The skipper's arrival was eagerly looked for at certain stated times, the preconcerted signal was given by him, and the inhabitants bestirred themselves with commendable haste. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 27, June, 1873 This is evidently a preconcerted plan; or it is a ruse. The Cross of Berny Was this all part of a preconcerted and diabolical plot against her happiness? In the Days of Chivalry It was the preconcerted and deliberate purpose of the slave-masters to make an example of the ringleader of political Abolitionism. The Abolitionists Together With Personal Memories Of The Struggle For Human Rights By a preconcerted arrangement, the fire from our batteries and forts kept up at fifteen-minute intervals only. History of Kershaw's Brigade It was evident that this plan had been preconcerted among them; and had all fired, instead of Joe only, they might easily have scaled the palisade before the guns could have been reloaded. Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described These words were hardly uttered, when, as if by preconcerted arrangement, the door opened, and in sailed Mrs Jellybag, the housekeeper, an elderly woman, somewhere in the latitude of fifty-five or sixty years. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer I do not blame Lieutenant Grant so much for the 1802 villainous transaction respecting the loss of my despatches as I deprecate the infamy of those who had preconcerted the plan. The Naval Pioneers of Australia Battles were little better than mere free fights, without order, without controlling discipline, without preconcerted plan. The Thirsty Sword But soon General Bonham had his forces, according to preconcerted arrangements, following the retreating trains along the pike towards Bull Run. History of Kershaw's Brigade Still he pointed the pistol at the combustible matter, and his eye glanced along the barrel; but he maintained a statue-like stillness, as if awaiting some preconcerted signal. Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described The majority of them were well-dressed men, of powerful appearance; a few carried pistols or revolvers in their hands, and all seemed to act in accordance with a preconcerted plan. The Dock and the Scaffold This he felt; and he considered it unreasonable that what he supposed a boyish attachment on the part of Newton was to overthrow all his preconcerted arrangements. Newton Forster As if by a preconcerted signal everybody in the grandstand and the bleachers stood up, the better to see what happened, because it was a most critical point of the game. The Chums of Scranton High out for the Pennant These arrangements made, foremen and workmen awaited the preconcerted moment with impatience mixed with emotion. The Moon-Voyage As if by a preconcerted signal a large number of them leapt from their cover, and with wild, piercing whoops and war-cries, made a rush on the battery. The Rising of the Red Man A Romance of the Louis Riel Rebellion He had scarcely finished speaking, when, according to the plan preconcerted, every object of terror was at once presented to their eyes and ears. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 And now the Pottses have cut the Smiths and Browns and Johnsons and Thompsons and the rest entirely, for they are convinced that there was a preconcerted design to play a trick upon them. Elbow-Room A Novel Without a Plot They called for me about ten, when we immediately set out upon our preconcerted excursion. The Coquette The History of Eliza Wharton The meeting of August 19th had the character of a preconcerted duel. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 This was the preconcerted signal for the raising of the curtain, which office was performed by Patching, without a hitch. Round the Block "And I shall know how to respect your tranquillity and your independence," she continued, bringing her preconcerted speech to a close. Liza "A nest of nobles" After dark, according to a preconcerted plan, port fires were burnt every half hour for Mr. Roe's guidance, and before midnight the boat came alongside. Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 2 Suppose that this had been a preconcerted abduction to which the semblance of violence had only been given in order, in case of failure, to maintain Elise's reputation free from stain? The Merchant of Berlin An Historical Novel All the warriors who had landed, save the dead, were now gone, evidently swimming for some point near by, and the battle in front, as if by a preconcerted signal, also sank down suddenly. The Lords of the Wild A Story of the Old New York Border As if by preconcerted signal the three arose and crept silently into the dense underbrush, where they crouched, their rifles thrust forward. The Shadow of the North A Story of Old New York and a Lost Campaign At this, which was the preconcerted signal, I made a great effort, moved the large stone, and came forth with the boy into the temple. Hindoo Tales Or, the Adventures of Ten Princes This proclamation of revolution, when analyzed, reveals with sufficient clearness the design and industry with which the conspirators were step by step building up their preconcerted movement of secession and rebellion. Abraham Lincoln, a History — Volume 02 This mode of announcement was probably preconcerted with Brigham Young, who was undoubtedly aware of the facts on the preceding day. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859 As it was, however, the victory by preconcerted arrangement was announced to the Spaniards with so many embellishments that it led some of them to change and follow the fortunes of Caesar. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). Willet slipped out again, and reported the forest swarming with Indians, although there was yet no indication of a preconcerted attack. The Shadow of the North A Story of Old New York and a Lost Campaign The governor made the preconcerted signal to the last, and she applied the match. The Crater Loth, therefore, to run such a risk, I stept out a little after ten, with intent to alter the preconcerted disposition a little; saying I would attend her again instantly. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 The same holds good of preconcerted political deception. Germany and the Next War Should not one question," he asked himself, "the possibility of creating beauty by preconcerted design? Essays in Rebellion On these occasions, by a preconcerted plan, they often drew him from this state to one of brilliant imagination. Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume I. As soon, therefore, as David gave the preconcerted signal, a low hissing sound was heard in the lodge in place of the fierce growlings of the bear. The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 And, at a preconcerted word,Climb up a ladder with a flag,Like any street performing bird. The Bab Ballads One other circumstance is worthy of remark; and that is, that from the moment of their first outbreak at Westminster, every symptom of order or preconcerted arrangement among them vanished. Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty Further, the flags or other signals were supposed preconcerted and unknown to the enemy, being formed by variations of shape and colour. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation These arrangements made, foremen and workmen waited the preconcerted moment with an impatience mingled with a certain amount of emotion. From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon Meanwhile I reflected that the preconcerted hour had arrived. Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale Then our young men, according to a preconcerted plan, wheeled round from file to line, dismounted and stood it attention. The War in the Air It was evident enough to the young girl that this had been preconcerted; and she asked herself what kind of an opinion M. and Madame de Fondege could have of her delicacy. Baron Trigault's Vengeance Her little plans and preconcerted speeches had all forsaken her, like an ill-learnt lesson, under the terrible agitation produced by Adam's words. Adam Bede And she was equally sure that any preconcerted plan, having Fray Ignatius for its author, must be inimical to them. Remember the Alamo He had preconcerted to return to his own house to dinner; but, perhaps, some disaster had befallen him. Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale Thence the battle circled back over Niagara, and then suddenly the Germans, as if at a preconcerted signal, broke and dispersed, going east, west, north, and south, in open and confused flight. The War in the Air This marked a preconcerted moment—for the remote celestial phenomenon had been pressed into sublunary service as a lover's signal. The Return of the Native Anne, remembering the preconcerted visits, at all hours, of Mr Elliot, would have expected him, but for his known engagement seven miles off. Persuasion In 1894, he threw off the mask and began to execute his deliberate and preconcerted plan to force all Christian Armenians to become Mohammedans or to die. The Grand Old Man A preconcerted, forward, and artful flight, it must undoubtedly appear to them. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 The evils of preconcerted treachery were soon added to those of surprise. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate They will, of course, wait for a preconcerted signal, and then their whole army will attack at once. The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis By this preconcerted scene was ushered in the establishment of the empire. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 When the men had strung around the long table, Mike Hogan arose and the men became quiet as if at some preconcerted signal. The Cruise of the Dry Dock Bitterly do they regret, that they permitted her poultry-visits, and garden-walks, which gave her the opportunity to effect an escape which they suppose preconcerted. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 There had been no preconcerted treachery; the danger was at the most the product of the cunning of Jugurtha, who had discovered their route. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate As soon as the dessert was served up the servants withdrew, and not one of them afterward came in till rung for; which I imagine had been preconcerted. Anna St. Ives Russell had shown Lady Mary that her son had been the dupe of a preconcerted scheme to work upon his passions. Tales and Novels — Volume 05 In accordance with what seemed a preconcerted plan, they were carried off from the ant-hill with brutal violence, in two parties, without the chance of a farewell word or sign. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain At dinner, however, as before, all Dora's preconcerted airs of disdain and determination to show that she was somebody, gave way, she did not know how, before M. de Connal's easy assurance and polite indifference. Tales and Novels — Volume 09 At this preconcerted signal, the pavilion, hitherto purposely concealed, blazed in a flood of light. A Love Story I cannot but again applaud myself, for keeping my preconcerted resolution of silence and reserve so firmly. Anna St. Ives Just as we had set it correctly, we heard a high-pitched whistle, which was the preconcerted signal among the raiders to use if any danger was nigh. The Revolutions of Time Clare was on the point of delivering his preconcerted speech, when Mr. Taylor interrupted him with an unexpected communication. The Life of John Clare Tell me, isn't it plain that it was all a preconcerted plot, a base, designing plot to damage Andrey Antonovitch and me as much as possible? The Possessed (The Devils) There are advantages in either theory which the other loses; but, on the whole, I incline to believe in a preconcerted signal. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark As our stations were preconcerted, so were our signals for plaudits arranged and determined upon in a manner that gave every one his cue where to look for them, and how to follow them up. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography It would fling them all, as though from a preconcerted signal, into war…. Fortitude When he was called upon to speak the boys with one accord as if by preconcerted action arose to their feet and gave him an ovation. The War Romance of the Salvation Army I maintain that, apart from Liputin, there was nothing preconcerted, nothing! The Possessed (The Devils) If you wished to be stiff with our friend here you've really been so with HER; which comes, no doubt, from the absence between you of proper preconcerted action. The Awkward Age The citizens of Bitter Hole surrounded him, according to preconcerted arrangement, and began to coach him for his fight. Life at High Tide The first, though precipitated into action by fortunate discoveries on the part of the government, had been anxiously preconcerted for three years. Autobiographical Sketches I saw there was some mischief toward, and presently, as if by some preconcerted signal, every body asked for duck, duck, duck. Tom Cringle's Log There, on August 22, 1842, a notable meeting took place, between Hawthorne, Emerson, and Margaret Fuller, who came that afternoon to enjoy the inspiration of the place, without preconcerted agreement. The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne Suddenly and simultaneously, by a preconcerted signal, the lights are out, and the black darkness has swallowed up the scene. The History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1 From Discovery of America October 12, 1492 to Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775 After these arrangements had been completed a train was laid ready to be fired at a preconcerted signal. In Times of Peril The mail coaches, agreeably to the preconcerted plan, had all been intercepted; their non-arrival being every where understood by the conspirators as a silent signal that the war had commenced. Autobiographical Sketches I dare say that you are surprised at my being abroad with my daughter so late, but I believe now that it was a preconcerted plot. A March on London This was a preconcerted signal to the patriots of that place, who instantly despatched swift messengers to rouse the country. Life of George Washington — Volume 01 Finally, when he came to the senate-house and was about to sacrifice to Janus before the entrance, all bawled out as if by preconcerted arrangement, terming him empire-plunderer and parricide. Dio's Rome, Volume 5, Books 61-76 (A.D. 54-211) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form By Herbert Baldwin Foster At a preconcerted signal the arras over the doorway leading to the private audience chamber was lifted, and there advanced Piero's widow with her two sons, clothed in the dark habiliments of mourning. The Tragedies of the Medici There was an opening for one of Argemone’s preconcerted orations. Yeast: a Problem This so excited our scouting parties that they fired upon a body of our own Indians, notwithstanding the fact that they made the preconcerted signal by holding up a green bough and grounding arms. A Soldier of Virginia In a few minutes the two crawling figures were at the preconcerted places in the wall. The Iron Game A Tale of the War He would signal or call to the Sergeant; or, if they had a preconcerted rendezvous, he would betake himself there, expecting to find his accomplice. The Secret of the Tower And the preconcerted shout was raised with a will. The Father of British Canada: a Chronicle of Carleton On sighting the village, in accordance with a preconcerted arrangement, a flag was hoisted over our canoe, as a signal to the villagers that I was on board. Metlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission They remained, as much as they dared, in their home region, and assembled, usually at night, at a preconcerted signal from their leaders, to make a "raid." Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 1 April 1861-November 1863 It was part of a preconcerted scheme to insure the surprise and destruction of the garrison. Indian Games : an historical research These were placed on opposite sides of the auditorium and were instructed to raise the shout at a preconcerted signal and keep it up as long as desired. The Life of Abraham Lincoln At different points, by preconcerted signals, the native regiments arose against their English officers and put them to death. General History for Colleges and High Schools Instantly, as by a preconcerted signal, all papers of a certain class began to abuse; and some who had at first issued articles entirely commendatory, now issued others equally depreciatory. Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe Nothing but long meditation and preconcerted arrangement of effects could have enabled Tom to present so striking a figure as he did to Maggie when she looked up. The Mill on the Floss At a preconcerted moment they attacked the colonists on all their widely-scattered plantations. A Brief History of the United States A moment sufficed to give the preconcerted signal, and almost at the risk of life and limb Webb rushed down the precipitous slope. Nature's Serial Story It was the preconcerted, the great and most public manifestation of our Lord’s person. The Fair Haven The forces being marshaled according to the preconcerted order, the three commanders, with Wallace at their head, led forward. The Scottish Chiefs They had arrived at a foregone conclusion, and asked for only the shadow of an excuse to mask their preconcerted designs against the chief and last stronghold of self-government. The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges There seemed to him something strangely preconcerted about much of the hurrying to and fro below him. Told in the East The moment she saw Paul the idea occurred to her that the meeting between Hetta and him had been preconcerted. The Way We Live Now It looked like preconcerted action on the part of tide, tempest, and rain to defeat these wreckers, for the elements all pulled together and pulled till cables and hawser snapped like threads. Birds and Poets : with Other Papers I gave a preconcerted signal to my men. Caesar's Column I rushed to the window, threw up the shade and opened the sash, waving our preconcerted sign, turning again toward the room. The Exploits of Elaine There was a throng of officers in the marquee when I was announced, but evidently by some preconcerted understanding all retired as soon as I entered. The Hidden Children It was the preconcerted signal, and springing to her feet, Komel stole quickly to that part of the seraglio wall nearest the water. The Circassian Slave, or, the Sultan's favorite : a story of Constantinople and the Caucasus But the truth is," she added, "Jim has no preconcerted plan. The Story of Julia Page Originally Jonathan only discharged the arrow, and called to his boy where it lay; and David, hid in the neighbourhood of the shooting range, heard in the call to the boy the preconcerted signal. Prolegomena They do not obey the laws of instinct like animals, nor do they obey, as rational citizens of the world would do, the laws of a preconcerted plan. The Idea of Progress An inguiry into its origin and growth He wanted very particularly to know why they should have died in this unanimous and apparently preconcerted way. The Story of Sonny Sahib Then as if by a preconcerted signal, the throats are all atune. Wake-Robin The great cannonade had stopped in an instant, as if by a preconcerted signal, and their nerves, attuned so long to such a continuous roar, seemed to collapse, because some support was withdrawn. The Star of Gettysburg A Story of Southern High Tide George saw that the arrival of this man was preconcerted, and cursed Lee bitterly in his heart, but he sat still, and thought how he could out-manoeuvre them. Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn Let us have another meeting on the Moor, a preconcerted outbreak; you can put your fingers in a trice on the men who will do our work. Sybil, or the Two Nations She then gave Mrs. Triplet peremptory orders not to let her charge rise from the bed until the preconcerted signal. Peg Woffington There was no better position to be found; I therefore halted, and gave the preconcerted signal for a forward movement. Wild Beasts and Their Ways, Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America — Volume 1 As they turned and rode with him through the gates of Sinigaglia some of the duke's gentlemen hemmed them about in the preconcerted manner, lest even now they should be taken with alarm. The Life of Cesare Borgia The keen, bright eyes of the Jew kept vigilant watch and ward on him; a single sign of any effort to evade him would have been arrested by him in an instant with preconcerted skill. Under Two Flags I have only wished to find out what you had preconcerted for us. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 12 [Supplement] In the meantime Goudar, warned by the preconcerted signal, had finished his song. Within an Inch of His Life You are not to suppose that in all this Sir Oliver was acting upon any preconcerted plan. The Sea-Hawk Here their guide made a low and preconcerted signal: it was answered from above, and a cord let down from the wall. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada Suddenly he was up and alert, for he fancied he heard the preconcerted signal of Hurry summoning him to the shore. The Deerslayer He assures me, that your interview was not preconcerted.' The Mysteries of Udolpho As if by a preconcerted signal it seemed as if the whole top gallery broke into a pandemonium of approving yells, while through other parts of the house arose fierce shouts, "Throw him out." The Major The failure of the Front in what had evidently been a preconcerted and very general attack was accepted as an omen of victory. Glengarry School Days: a story of early days in Glengarry He then returned to the house; and, having come to the conclusion that she had not thus vanished into air, otherwise than by preconcerted arrangement, he boldly taxed Beatrice on the subject. Doctor Thorne There was no preconcerted plan between them, no system. Marm Lisa As she spoke she jerked slightly at the rope, which was our preconcerted signal that I was to lift. The Lady of the Shroud And at that, as if at some preconcerted signal, they both went off into a simple shout of laughter, unanimous and sustained. The Return At which preconcerted signal a huge policeman sprang out of the lane and collared Mr. Green. Hard Cash Thus they walked about and took distances, obviously according to some preconcerted scheme. The Trumpet-Major At the battle of Sorau he fell upon the Prussian camp, and seized upon the tent of the King, but he came too late to attack the rear, as had been preconcerted. The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 2 In keeping up her preconcerted attitude towards the "Northern hireling," she had been met with official brusqueness, contemptuous silence, or aggrieved indignation,—but nothing so exasperating as this. Clarence Tristre: tryst; a preconcerted spot to which the beaters drove the game, and at which the sportsmen waited with their bows. The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems A man may flatter another, as Lopez occasionally did flatter Wharton, without preconcerted falsehood. The Prime Minister He had preconcerted to return to his own house to dinner but perhaps some disaster had befallen him. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: American Agreeably to a preconcerted plan, he wiped the right corner of his mouth with a white handkerchief, and nodded three times. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: Real life Toward the end of the meal he gave a preconcerted signal by calling out, "Bring the fruit," upon which his emissaries rushed in and killed the two guests. Divine Comedy, Norton's Translation, Hell The young men seemed quite happy, which puzzled my father, who of course had no idea that their action was preconcerted. Erewhon Revisited Instead, it was M. de Chabrillane who now did the talking, taking up his preconcerted part in this vile game. Scaramouche Are its movements identical with those of the body, or only preconcerted and coincident with them, or is one simply an aspect of the other? b. Theaetetus It caught the ears of the Kanaka seamen like a preconcerted signal; with one accord they looked up from their meal and crowded to the ship's side, fei in hand and munching as they looked. The Ebb-Tide And, as if by a preconcerted plan, a whole body of the mob broke at once through the lane, and swept like a torrent over Orsini and his jostled and ill-assorted train. Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes The extract of the letter had, apparently, been read by M'Dougal, merely to prepare the way for a preconcerted stroke of management. Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains So we killed three, and by preconcerted signal warned the watchers on the lofty points ashore of our success. The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales At midnight, when the male population was supposed to be asleep, all the maidens met in nocturnal costume, according to a preconcerted plan, and formed a procession. Russia The men must have been in hiding on his own craft, they must have been, as Koku had cried out—stowaways—and have come out at a preconcerted signal to overpower the aviators. Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship, or, the Naval Terror of the Seas It was preconcerted that as soon as they were seated they were to throw aside their veils and strike home. Hellenica There he was to await a preconcerted signal from M'Dougal, on ascertaining the character of the ship. Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains "Mr. Blake is coming," quoth Mr. Gryce, who by some preconcerted signal from the window had drawn that gentleman across the street. A Strange Disappearance Instantly—for the attack was preconcerted—came the reports of two or three guns, and the twanging of a dozen bows, and the savage hero, mortally wounded, pitched forward headlong to the ground. The Oregon Trail: sketches of prairie and Rocky-Mountain life |
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