1 It is a very justifiable cause of a war, to invade a country after the people have been wasted by famine, destroyed by pestilence, or embroiled by factions among themselves.
2 It is justifiable to enter into war against our nearest ally, when one of his towns lies convenient for us, or a territory of land, that would render our dominions round and complete.
3 I suppose that you will admit that the action is morally justifiable, though technically criminal.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In VII. THE ADVENTURE OF CHARLES AUGUSTUS MILVERTON 4 Since it is morally justifiable, I have only to consider the question of personal risk.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In VII. THE ADVENTURE OF CHARLES AUGUSTUS MILVERTON 5 It cost a pretty penny; but there are occasions when a little expense is justifiable.
6 The risk she had run acting in the open air was justified.
7 Julia might be justified in so doing by the hints of Mrs. Grant, inclined to credit what she wished, and Maria by the hints of Mr. Crawford himself.
8 A fine blush having succeeded the previous paleness of her face, he was justified in his belief of her equal improvement in health and beauty.
9 To think of him as Miss Crawford might be justified in thinking, would in her be insanity.
10 That would only prove her affection not equal to sacrifices, which, in fact, I am scarcely justified in asking; and, if I am refused, that, I think, will be the honest motive.
11 All his sanguine expectations, all his confidence had been justified.
12 I think that I am fairly justified in my inferences.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 1. Mr. Sherlock Holmes 13 Your mission today has justified itself, and yet I could almost wish that you had not left his side.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 12. Death on the Moor 14 I would suggest carrying this poor fellow to my house, but it would give my sister such a fright that I do not feel justified in doing it.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 12. Death on the Moor 15 We imagined what might have happened, acted upon the supposition, and find ourselves justified.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In I. The Adventure of Silver Blaze