| 单词 | acquittance |
| 例句 | He fared no better than many of his contemporaries once the Beatles arrived in the U.S. in 1964, but he found his way into other professions through a wide range of friends and acquittances. Lloyd Price, singer and early rock influence, dies at 88 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z The actual line is: “Awaiting reprisal, death will be their acquittance.” Exclusive: Inside accused Annapolis shooter’s alt-right theology of mass murder 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z In a deliberate body, to receive in acquittance of a duty imposed; as, to accept the report of a committee. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z Consequently, whatever is received from that trade must be placed to the credit and acquittance of the Philipinas, against the amount charged to them. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 30 of 55 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XXX, 1640 2012-03-06T03:00:26.127Z Nay,—I'll not haste thee to thy last acquittance, Ill-fated wretch!—I do repent mine haste. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z There is one Richard Osannas, a witness to an acquittance in the later Anglo-Saxon times, the name being probably from the Frankish Osanna, which seems, however, to have been originally a woman's name. Surnames as a Science 2011-09-26T02:00:27.097Z We may assume, then, that here, from that century onwards, the Convent kept its official archives—charters, leases, acquittances, and the annual account-rolls of its officers. William de Colchester Abbot of Westminster 2011-08-05T02:00:50.197Z You can produce acquittances For such a sum, from special officers. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z That this little foggy island of England should have given birth to such a man is of itself a moiety of our acquittance among the nations. The Three Devils: Luther's, Milton's, and Goethe's With Other Essays 2011-03-03T03:00:54.067Z Cleret left it, without acquittance; and his conduct was approved by his master. The Boke of Noblesse But the burdens upon landed property rose so high, that for a long time, land together with house and farm, bore little value, and sometimes were offered in vain as acquittance for service and imposts. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. Nor shall we build on these our confidence Who give less reins to reason than to sense: Yet for redemption of their husbands' lands, Seal our acquittance with your graceful hands. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 The act of acquitting; discharge from debt or obligation; acquittance. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z We had a right to set the slaves free; but the payment of the indemnity was no full acquittance of our obligations for the condition of a society which we had ourselves created. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses So these 'great' men magnanimously salved their qualms of conscience, and satisfied the questions of their pride; and it is further added, his pension was ever after paid without further acquittance. The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West "I understand," broke in Grog; "the purchase-money was never placed to the Viscount's credit, and your friend Dunn wants an acquittance in full of the claim." Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day And here--for I cannot transact business with thee without a receipt--on this wax tablet I have written the acquittance. Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 From the three debts384 acquittance earn, And with thy wrath the wicked burn, O'er all of us thy rule extend, And cheer with boons each faithful friend. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse And withal he hath got not only acquittance from guilt, but acquaintance with Jesus Christ, the Blessing of the nations, and the Desire of all the families of the earth. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning I owe my life to you, and you refuse The acquittance of the interest of the debt, To heap more obligations on me, till I bow beneath them. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry All he could do was to confer on the person designated as Heir the practical enjoyment of the property bequeathed, and to give the force of legal acquittances to his payments of the Testator's debts. Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society The coppie of his acquittance:—I pray let this Scripture Book alone, for he hath paid me for it, and therefore I would desire you to let it alone. A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents And with arms folded proudly on his breast, he waited for the acquittance that seemed to be his due. Beatrix of Clare I come not in resentment, but for acquittance. The Gamester (1753) The enemy, recovering from their confusion, seized him in default of his master, and without further ado bore him away as a visible acquittance of themselves to the abbot. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 He rode savagely to London through the grey Essex flats; had himself crowned anew; went north with a force to lay Lincolnshire waste; levelled castles, exacted relentless punishment, exorbitant tribute, the last acquittance. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay It was forced to redeem without redemption and to pay without acquittance. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland If he be innocent, it is his bounden right to receive full acquittance here in the presence of those before whom he has been arraigned. Beatrix of Clare Here I return my trust, nor ask One penny for remittance; If I have well perform'd my task, Pray send me an acquittance. The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 2 He sent a sigh and a love-token, commending himself to her best thoughts, until he should gain his acquittance so far as to visit Lathom. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 About eleven years afterwards, the same merchant gave an acquittance to Henry VIII. of England, for the sum of 152,180 l. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson The paymaster could not, through the multiplicity of forms and the exaction of impossible conditions, get a prompt acquittance. Burke To be lenient and merciful is his inclination, and we are happy to communicate to you this most favorable tender for an acquittance of his claim. Shakespeare's Insomnia, and the Causes Thereof "Now must your conscience my acquittance seal."—Act iv. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 21, July, 1859 "Omittance is no acquittance," growled the jailer, "and I shall certainly wring their necks before twenty-four hours are over: you may be sure of that." The Black Tulip Gurth at length complied; and telling out eighty zecchins upon the table, the Jew delivered out to him an acquittance for the horse and suit of armour. Ivanhoe Which he presumes already vain and void, Because not yet inflicted, as he feared, By some immediate stroke; but soon shall find Forbearance no acquittance, ere day end. Paradise Lost Why, are you aware that this man executed an agreement with his brother, consenting to receive a fifth share of the estate, and costs out of pocket, in complete acquittance of all claims? Charlotte's Inheritance Knowledge, give me the scourge of penance, My flesh therewith shall give acquittance; I will now begin, if God give me grace. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 It has been seen that creditors treated the struggling Lincoln with the utmost forbearance, countering the adage that "forbearance is not acquittance." The Lincoln Story Book A Judicious Collection of the Best Stories and Anecdotes of the Great President, Many Appearing Here for the First Time in Book Form But if I would take a draft for 100 pounds, and sign an acquittance in full of all claims, I might have it, upon proving my identity. Erema — My Father's Sin I did so, and Bailie Jarvie was looking anxiously around for another, the Scottish law requiring the subscription of two witnesses to validate either a bond or acquittance. Rob Roy — Volume 02 I have authorized our minister to demand, receive, and give acquittances for the amount payable by Brazil, and have caused him to be instructed to remit the same to the Treasury of the United States. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 5, part 1: Presidents Taylor and Fillmore If he is content with that sum, I only insist on the acquittance for my own safety. Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) With these words the wealthy merchant of the Zuyder-Zee drew forth his ancient inkhorn, smeared with the dirt of countless contracts, and signed an acquittance which the smuggler had prepared. Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale "I choose to hold this trinket in my hand for the present," said Nigel, showing his pistol, "and will write you the acquittance when I go ashore." The Fortunes of Nigel I mean that I think this pedantic acquittance of an electioneering account is in the highest degree ridiculous, and that I cannot interfere in it. Sybil, or the Two Nations "On my head and eyes be it!" quoth Judar and took the bread and money saying, "To morrow the Lord will dispel the trouble of my case and will provide me the means of acquittance." The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 06 The Government, as President Cleveland pointed out, was "forced to redeem without redemption and pay without acquittance." The Cleveland Era; a chronicle of the new order in politics Those who had got possession of my writings must have restored the acquittances to the seller, consequently he could re-demand the whole sum. The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 2 The same man bought and sold to himself, paid the money, and gave the acquittance; the same man was butcher and grazier, brewer and butler, cook and poulterer. History of John Bull What if all the nobles whose chateaux are burnt, and who have given rent acquittances at the point of the sword, should find some way to avenge themselves and recover their former privileges! The French Revolution - Volume 1 In that case the acquittance falls on the land, and not on the person. The Common Law Your neck, sir, is pen, book, and counters; so the acquittance follows. Cymbeline Boyet, you can produce acquittances For such a sum from special officers Of Charles his father. Love's Labour's Lost Others, with sword in hand, compel him to give them acquittances. The French Revolution - Volume 1 |
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