| 单词 | exceptionable |
| 例句 | There should be room in today’s vast television landscape for a series that points out the exceptionable. Television Review: Oliver Stone’s ‘Untold’ American History, on Showtime 2012-11-11T22:45:38Z Brooks will be available in relief and has shown exceptionable athleticism. El Segundo gets a shot at redemption in U.S. title game at Little League World Series 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The terms used seems to be justly exceptionable. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Few young men can consistently wear diamonds, and they are, if not positively exceptionable, in no degree requisite to the completion of the most elaborate toilette. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z But we are become so particular about the etymological force of newly coined words, that we can never please ourselves, but rather choose to do without than to tolerate anything exceptionable. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 99, September 20, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-01-16T03:00:07.530Z As the spirits had predicted, they returned on the 10th of February, 1857, and announced themselves by repeated gentle knockings—in other words, Home's former nervous disease returned, and with it his exceptionable powers. Modern Magic 2012-01-01T03:00:09.557Z The morals of both brothers were as exceptionable in private as in public life. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z The writings of these infidels have in them, it is true, many of the most exceptionable passages, but, as far as we know, their private lives were generally good. Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z The sole possible response takes the exceptionable shape of loud peals of laughter. Res Judicat? Papers and Essays 2011-08-24T02:00:18.157Z I think that any gentleman, who indulges himself in that rather exceptionable occupation of shedding the blood of his fellow-man, without first consulting a lawyer, deserves to be executed. Papers from Overlook-House 2011-08-07T02:00:08.643Z From that day the power to perform miraculous cures has been but rarely and exceptionably granted to a few individuals. Modern Magic 2012-01-01T03:00:09.557Z Even in its last exceptionable division it comprehends the performance of magical ceremonies and rites, intended to obtain super-human powers, and a command over the spirits of heaven, earth, and hell. Phallic Miscellanies Facts and Phases of Ancient and Modern Sex Worship, as Illustrated Chiefly in the Religions of India 2011-05-31T02:00:29.133Z “Jocelyn,” though certainly intended by the author to be pure, wavers at points on the edge of the exceptionably ambiguous. French Classics 2011-05-22T02:00:12.620Z The risk of having exceptionable principles incorporated into the Constitution was one that had to be encountered at some time, and there were cogent reasons for meeting it then. Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States 2011-04-24T02:00:09.423Z However exceptionable in point of morals, this play possesses much comic vivacity and interest of character. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I 2011-04-03T02:00:22.843Z And the pair I speak of seemed exceptionably happy, and the male had a small tornado of song in his crop that kept him “ruffled” every moment in the day. Wake-Robin 2011-04-01T02:00:36.187Z The ordinary relations of men are not competitive and antagonistic as in free society; and selfishness is not general, but exceptionable. Cannibals all! or, Slaves without masters 2011-03-06T03:00:21.020Z It is singular that an enslaved, and, during many ages, a depraved and degraded people, should have possessed the purest poetry, the least exceptionable drama, in Europe. The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society 2011-02-01T03:00:13.500Z Mr. Cook, as the least exceptionable expedient of accomplishing his design, ordered a musket to be fired over their heads. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z The phrase 'domineering rich' is exceptionable," said Major Cartwright, "as it may, by cavillers, be construed into an attempt to excite the poor to invade the property of the rich. A Short History of English Liberalism 2010-12-22T15:03:38.007Z There was little in the Iraq speech that was exceptional with respect to language or policy, and not much that was exceptionable either. The truths about Iraq that Obama couldn't utter 2010-09-01T12:30:00Z It would be an error to regard the more exceptionable and frivolous petitions of the Cortes, some of which have been above enumerated, as affording a true type of the predominant character of Castilian legislation. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies Some of her works are exceptionable in respect to their tendency; yet, on the whole, we are bound to assign to her the credit of an excellent heart, and a high order of genius. Lives of Celebrated Women The machinery of Camo�ns has also been proved, in every respect, to be less exceptionable than that of Tasso in his Jerusalem, or that of Voltaire in his Henriade. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem All the expurgations of Pope were insufficient to make his version as little exceptionable in the eighteenth century as was the original of Chaucer to the world of the fourteenth century. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition To my utter astonishment he pointed to the exceptionable passage, 'There is now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the spirit.' Coelebs In Search of a Wife Cottages are exceptionably liable to conflagration, and after the place is burnt, there is piteous weeping and wailing, and general begging to replace the lost furniture and bedding. The Hills and the Vale What are the exceptionable features of the law, what are the amendments you desire, you refrain from specifying. A Letter to the Hon. Samuel Eliot, Representative in Congress From the City of Boston, In Reply to His Apology For Voting For the Fugitive Slave Bill. I do not say that it would set them aside; because everything of this kind is a question of degree; but the argument in their favour would be less exceptionable than it is. The Ethnology of the British Islands Against the next Night, Mr. Pasquin, you must omit, or alter some exceptionable Expressions, And, if you were to prune a few Redundances, the whole Piece wou’d be the better for it. The Covent Garden Theatre, or Pasquin Turn'd Drawcansir His natural good propensities religion would have improved into solid virtues, and would have cured the more exceptionable parts of his character. Coelebs In Search of a Wife Undue brevity is just as exceptionable here as in the poem; but undue length is yet more to be avoided.” A Manual of the Art of Fiction An income-tax, fairly assessed on these principles, would be, in point of justice, the least exceptionable of all taxes. Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy This means that Beda's evidence, being exceptionable, may be wholly false—except so far as it is an inference from the existence of Gaels in both Ireland and the Western Highlands. The Ethnology of the British Islands Exceptional which means "unusual," "forming an exception" should not be confused with exceptionable which means "open to objection." Word Study and English Grammar A Primer of Information about Words, Their Relations and Their Uses If there were one exceptionable page in a book, otherwise valuable, instead of suppressing the page, she suppressed the book. Coelebs In Search of a Wife But in some particulars his private character was still more exceptionable, and stained with the vices as well as virtues of the savage character. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 If Grenville was peculiarly exceptionable, another middle person might have the Treasury. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 You naturally expect that a pony with such exceptionable ancestry will itself be without a flaw. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland The career of Heine was exceptionably brilliant, and he won tributes of admiration that have seldom been equalled. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden Norris's Ovid may be safely put into the hands of children, as it is a selection of the least exceptionable fables. Practical Education, Volume II Many of the stories, to which we have ventured to object, are by no means unfit for school-boys, to whom the characters which are most exceptionable cannot be new. Practical Education, Volume I Nevertheless, it is exceptionable and unsatisfactory; and like the previous one, in all probability, an incorrect inference founded upon the misinterpretation of a name. A Handbook of the English Language On nearer examination, Nono's spelling was found to be most exceptionable. The Golden House Many ways may be fallen upon for their liquidation, all of which are perhaps justly exceptionable. 1st. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI Just criticism," says he, "calls on us also to point out some of the passages that appear exceptionable in the Dunciad. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 Even the least exceptionable historic abridgments require the corrections of a patient parent. Practical Education, Volume I Still the term is exceptionable; as the Saxon of the Heliand is probably a sister-dialect of the Anglo-Saxon, rather than the Anglo-Saxon itself in a Continental locality. A Handbook of the English Language "The little boys" were always to be found in unexpected and exceptionable places, to the great risk of life and limb, and the great astonishment of the beholders. The Golden House I am sorry to find, that you consider the order, in which the allied nations or their Sovereigns are placed in the resolutions, as anywise exceptionable. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI The really exceptionable provision was that which excluded so large a class of Southern men from public office, and just that class with which a friendly understanding was most desirable. McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. It was a clean waste of exceptionable sympathy; and a squaw, or some miner out of work, would do as well in this case. That Girl Montana Criticise, in detail, the evidence by which they are supported, and state the extent to which it is exceptionable. A Handbook of the English Language Less alteration would be necessary to render this tragedy, which is now to the last degree exceptionable, a chef d'œuvre. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 6, June 1810 His walk too, which in his own unaffected natural gait is not exceptionable, he frequently spoils by a kind of pushing step, at open war with dignity of deportment. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Vol I, No. 2, February 1810 Into one door went the most respectable of people, intent on getting an exceptionably good dinner, which was always to be had there, cooked in the French style and elegantly served. A Black Adonis Of the characters represented by this young gentleman, those in which he has evinced greatest powers are Douglas, Tancred, and Romeo, while that in which he is least exceptionable, is Frederick in Lover’s Vows. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 The terms sonant and surd are, in a scientific point of view, the least exceptionable. A Handbook of the English Language There is one lesson which may be learned from Mendelssohn's career, which is exceptionably rare: it is that Providence does sometimes bless a man every way,—giving him all good and no evil. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865 The methods of blockade instituted by her were more exceptionable, and were given prominence, with evident reference to the Order of May 16, declaring the blockade of a long coast-line. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 Neither can I deny that the morals of the Tahaitians were very exceptionable in another point, in which also the influence of the Missionaries has been beneficially exerted. A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26. Vol. 1 That many of the German plays are highly exceptionable in their tendency is equally lamentable as it is undeniable. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 It is very evident that either the form like himself, or the form like thyself, is exceptionable; in other words, that the use of the word is inconsistent. A Handbook of the English Language Yet it was the respect felt for a character so exceptionably superior that imitation and emulation would be impossible. Mizora: A Prophecy A MSS. Found Among the Private Papers of the Princess Vera Zarovitch We will dispense with all general or national Literature whatever, if it be so exceptionable; we will have a Christian Literature of our own, as pure, as true, as the Jewish.” The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin What the law could not effect was produced by a less exceptionable process. The History of Tasmania, Volume I Yet there is upon the whole so little exceptionable, and such abundant beauties in Mr. Cooper’s Macbeth, that we think he ought there to plant his standard. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 This indicates the objection anticipated, which is this: viz., that a definition, which would exclude such a word as beef steak from the list of compounds, is, for that very reason, exceptionable. A Handbook of the English Language "Herr Von Barwig is a most exceptionable person," said H�l�ne, quite unconscious of the thought her words had aroused in her prospective father-in-law. The Music Master Novelized from the Play Dr. Constantine had deposited with a woman named Isabella Martin several books, which to him were very valuable, but which he knew, in the eyes of the inquisition, were exceptionable. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs "I know she is imprudent," said Miss Woodley—"I can see that her conduct is often exceptionable—but then Lord Elmwood surely loves her, and love will overlook a great deal." A Simple Story Few in which he is so little exceptionable. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 How far is, whom do they say that I am, an exceptionable expression? A Handbook of the English Language Our Saviour gave grace, in this critical juncture of affairs, to keep in the speaking to the subject of the text, and to avoid in the application what might be exceptionable. The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn The letter of Asaad was produced, and though it was seen to contain nothing exceptionable, the patriarch thought proper to dismiss him without ceremony. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs His conjectural estimates of property, however, are exceptionable, as decidedly too high. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 1, July, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy I fear not that such will give offence; because the higher is their guardianship, the less exceptionable is it also. Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity The usual declension of the personal pronouns is exceptionable. A Handbook of the English Language If to some the subject has appeared exceptionable, to me, I confess, it seems useful, and I shall therefore add some other particulars; for this topic has many branches. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 Unfortunately the Russians came into a clash with the Manchus, at that time in full vigor; they had made themselves masters of China, and their emperor, Kang-hi, was an exceptionably able and strong man. The Story of Russia When, a month later, Governor Hutchinson 77 issued his annual Thanksgiving Proclamation, there was placed therein an "exceptionable clause" that was very offensive to Boston patriots, relating to the continuance of civil and religious liberties. Diary of Anna Green Winslow A Boston School Girl of 1771 From every point of view an exceptionable catalogue. Short Studies on Great Subjects Solomon the son of David who built the temple.—This is exceptionable. A Handbook of the English Language He had sworn never to betray Tony’s secret, and yet, the present situation was exceptionable. Jerry Junior "I have my fears that such a society will foster a love for theatrical exhibitions of a far more exceptionable character." The Bobbin Boy or, How Nat Got His learning As a loving husband would treat a wife, who, in some exceptionable moment of a melancholy malady, should declare herself unable to remain longer in her home, so would he treat her. Can You Forgive Her? This is perhaps an exceptionably favorable instance, but it illustrates the principle. Talks on Manures A Series of Familiar and Practical Talks Between the Author and the Deacon, the Doctor, and other Neighbors, on the Whole Subject I eat my daily bread is unexceptionable English; I eat my bread daily is exceptionable. A Handbook of the English Language A school, under Government inspection, is attached to the works, and the employés are exceptionably well off for house accommodation. Western Worthies A Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities The revolution forms a new epoch in the constitution; and was probably attended with consequences more advantageous to the people, than barely freeing them from an exceptionable administration. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. The next measure of the king's was of a less exceptionable nature. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary The necessity of supporting the government established will more fully justify some other acts of violence, though the method of conducting them may still appear exceptionable. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part B. From Henry III. to Richard III. Lines like the second and fourth of the following stanza are slightly exceptionable on this score: indeed, many readers sacrifice the accent in the word m�rrily to the rhyme, and pronounce it merril�. A Handbook of the English Language This could not be; there must exist somewhere a man or a woman who would be willing to hear my accounts of travels and experiences which, in an exceptionable degree, were interesting and valuable. The House of Martha Not only had it never been alleged that the exceptionable expressions were used to the President personally, but it was certain that they had not been uttered in his presence. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 5 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Somerset indeed, though many actions of his life were exceptionable, seems in general to have merited a better fate; and the faults which he committed were owing to weakness, not to any bad intention. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary It was brought forward in the new and less exceptionable form of assuming specific sums from each state. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States In the former writer, however, they are given as historical facts; in the latter they are subjected to criticism, and considered as exceptionable. A Handbook of the English Language On the recall of General Gage, the command devolved on General Howe, whose conduct was less exceptionable; and this rigorous treatment of prisoners was relaxed. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States The air is believed to have originally been connected with some exceptionable words, beginning, "Saw ye my Maggie?" The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century This measure seemed very exceptionable; and the more so, as, two of the commissioners being canonists, the lawyers suspected that, by this nomination, the chancellor had intended to discredit the common law. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary But, admitting the propriety of additional burdens on the people, it was contended that other sources of revenue, less exceptionable and less odious than this, might be explored. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States This letter your Committee have inserted at large in the Fifth Report, having found nothing whatsoever exceptionable in it, although it seems to have excited the warmest resentment in Mr. Hastings. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 08 (of 12) We coincide in opinion that the 'poësies érotiques' are the most exceptionable; they were, however, grateful to the deities, on whose altars they were offered—more I seek not. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals Some exceptionable acts they undoubtedly committed; and when Petrarch extols Azzo as another Cato, it is to be hoped that he did so with some mental reservation. The Sonnets, Triumphs, and Other Poems of Petrarch Sometimes these scribblings took the form of little stories—crudely conceived and incoherently expressed, but rich in the picturesque thought and language of an exceptionably imaginative and precocious child. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe Most of the numerous species of this genus flower about Michaelmas, hence their vulgar name of Michaelmas-Daisy; a name exceptionable not only on account of its length, but from its being a compound word. The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 1 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed This measure was, however, far less exceptionable than the former; because an irregular choice of a less competent person, and the preference given to proved delinquency in prejudice to uncensured service, are very different things. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 08 (of 12) There are doubtless some exceptionable leaves; but, upon the whole, it is a very sound and desirable copy. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two But, I can recollect only one thing with which I have been struck as possibly exceptionable in it's tenor. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 Hodgen said he thought little of any of them, but that the third was the most exceptionable. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 According to the least exceptionable account, his works are as follow: The Irish Colours displayed, in a reply of an English Protestant, to an Irish Roman Catholic, Lond. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume II "The work is deserving of commendation, as comprehending much that is excellent—the very flowers and gems of English poetry—and nothing exceptionable." The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science The ornaments of the capitals of these older pillars are, some of them, sufficiently capricious and elaborate; while others are of a more exceptionable character on the score of indelicacy. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One It is not that you must always agree with opinions, or not take exception to what is exceptionable; it is only that you shall not say things in a sour, cross, disagreeable way. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864 This accounts for the comforting feeling of satisfaction and familiarity which comes over one reading the chronicles of events so exceptionable as those which occur in "Jerusalem." Jerusalem You see I have corrected the exceptionable part in the edition which I now send you. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 04 (of 12) The municipal army, which, according to their new policy, is to balance this national army, if considered in itself only, is of a constitution much more simple, and in every respect less exceptionable. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12) The language in which the Restrictions are expressed is in many cases exceptionable. A Leap in the Dark A Criticism of the Principles of Home Rule as Illustrated by the Bill of 1893 From these materials those accounts of the Spanish affairs ore drawn, which may appear, at first sight, the most exceptionable. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 11 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Its tendency again, as it relates to the fabulous history of the Heathen gods, their number, their offices, and their character, is considered as degrading and exceptionable. A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 3 But if nothing exceptionable occurs, nothing is said to him, and he is allowed to deliver himself publicly at future meetings. A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 2 Indeed if there be any, whose apparel would be thought exceptionable by the society, these would be found among the rich. A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 1 But it really appears to me that the means which this act employs are at least as exceptionable as the end. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) But, at the same time, this is frequently the most exceptionable part; for the bodies and limbs of most of the females, are well proportioned, and some absolutely perfect models of a beautiful figure. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 15 Forming A Complete History Of The Origin And Progress Of Navigation, Discovery, And Commerce, By Sea And Land, From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time I then ordered a musquet to be fired over their heads, as the least exceptionable expedient to accomplish my design, hoping it would either make them surrender or leap into the water. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13 They made frequent visits to Nantucket Town, particularly that the children might take their swimming lessons in the quiet water of its harbor; also repeated such drives and rambles as they found exceptionably enjoyable. Elsie at Nantucket The following phrases are also exceptionable: "The then ministry;" "The above argument;" "Ask me never so much dowry;" "Charm he never so wisely." English Grammar in Familiar Lectures Antonyms: approval, acquiescence. objectionable, a. exceptionable, offensive, obnoxious, undesirable, displeasing. objectless, a. aimless, desultory, purposeless, vague. obligation, n. accountableness, responsibility, incumbency, duty, indebtedness; agreement, contract, stipulation, covenant, bond. obligatory, a. binding, incumbent, imperative, coercive. Putnam's Word Book He possessed a fund of anecdote and wit, and had his manners been more polished, and his character less exceptionable, his society would doubtless have been much courted. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 556, July 7, 1832 His modern poems, morally exceptionable as is much of the matter, are affluent of the genius that inspired the old. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 332, June, 1843 And yet his behaviour before her was too specious to have been very exceptionable to a woman who had a less share of that charming delicacy, and of that penetration, which so much distinguished her. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9 But, by proving that this theory is exceptionable, they by no means make it appear, that it ought, therefore, to be rejected. English Grammar in Familiar Lectures In 1897 Mrs. Croly was honored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs by the appointment to write the "History of the Woman's Club Movement in America," an undertaking that required exceptionable ability. Memories of Jane Cunningham Croly, "Jenny June" Sometimes women were procured by stratagem; sometimes bands of marauders sallied forth, and stole, or in some other equally exceptionable way took possession of, the women of the neighboring or of hostile tribes. Woman: Man's Equal It contained several exceptionable passages, afterwards erased or altered. The Dramatic Works of John Dryden, Volume 1 With a Life of the Author "It is still more exceptionable; Candles, Cherrys, Figs, and other sorts of Plumbs, being sold by Weight, and being Plurals." The Grammar of English Grammars All grammatical principles and systems which are not perfect, are exceptionable. English Grammar in Familiar Lectures The untiring devotion she had already given to this part of her life's activities had established her fame, and this fame will ever be exceptionable, for her work can never be duplicated. Memories of Jane Cunningham Croly, "Jenny June" And those were the exceptionable words concerning her son which so rankled that evening in the heart of Mrs. Ruggles. Not Pretty, but Precious Gaiety in the Matrimonial Life is graceful in one Sex, but exceptionable in the other. The Spectator, Volume 2. The punishment of the two pr�fects might, perhaps, be excused by the exceptionable parts of their own conduct; the enmity of Rufinus might be palliated by the jealous and unsociable nature of ambition. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 This last mode of procedure, inasmuch as it requires us to make a rule for every peculiar construction in the language, appears to me to be the most exceptionable of the three. English Grammar in Familiar Lectures Had he openly preferred his suit to you, we should have been impowered to make direct inquiries; but since he had chosen this obscure path, it seemed reasonable to infer that his character was exceptionable. Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale We can't have perfection; and if I keep him, I must sustain his administration as a whole, even if there are, now and then, things that are exceptionable. Uncle Tom's Cabin That may be defensible, nay laudable in one Character, which would be in the highest Degree exceptionable in another. The Spectator, Volume 2. Hitherto I have not discovered any thing in his behaviour that is very exceptionable. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 For in those sentences which are to be used like daggers for close-fighting, their very shortness makes our numbers less exceptionable. Cicero's Brutus or History of Famous Orators; also His Orator, or Accomplished Speaker. None of his family are exceptionable—but himself, indeed. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 1 It seems to have been a premature or otherwise exceptionable exhibition, not unlike that commemorated by the late Mr. Bayley. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 This Passage I look upon to be the most exceptionable in the whole Poem, as being nothing else but a String of Punns, and those too very indifferent ones. The Spectator, Volume 2. We coincide in opinion that the "poësies érotiques" are the most exceptionable; they were, however, grateful to the deities, on whose altars they were offered—more I seek not. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 The same remark is applicable to the narratives and descriptions given by native travellers and merchants, and, in general, to all African evidence whatever, except when supported by collateral proof from other less exceptionable sources. The Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa, in the Year 1805 A friend had suggested the expediency of first trying the plan in Wales, but even this less exceptionable theatre of experiment was soon abandoned, and sound sense obtained its rightful empire. Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey It was at her desire that most of his early pieces were written, and the very exceptionable moral character which attaches to them must be attributed, in part, to her depraved tastes. Handbook of Universal Literature From the Best and Latest Authorities It was brought forward in the new and less exceptionable form of assuming specific sums from each State. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched His views in respect to love are, to my mind, exceedingly exceptionable, and the idea of making provision in Association for those whose love is inconstant, appears to me contrary to all sound philosophy. Brook Farm Historic and Personal Memoirs He's very pretty; a charming person; his eyes are exceptionable; very stern; and he so rolls them about that mine always fall under them. American Historical and Literary Antiquities, Part 12. Second Series I wish my manner were less exceptionable, as I do that the advice through the blessing of the Almighty, might prove effectual. Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey When this was finished, he showed it to Mr. Garrick, who found it to be still more exceptionable than the tragedy, and of course could not be persuaded to bring it forward on the stage. Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 02 But, admitting the propriety of additional burdens on the people, it was contended that other sources of revenue less exceptionable and less odious than this might be pointed out. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched I wish my manner were less exceptionable, as I do that the advice through the blessing of the Almighty might prove effectual. The Opium Habit He is very entertaining company, and very vain of his personal beauties; yet nevertheless his character is exceptionable. American Historical and Literary Antiquities, Part 12. Second Series Strangers go there, and the German visitors even drink the exceptionable beer which is sold in the wooden cottage on the little hillock at the end of the Gardens. Venetian Life This is not the first time, Mr. Lovelace, said she, that I have had cause to be displeased with you, when you, perhaps, have not thought yourself exceptionable.—But, Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 5 The secret-service money at the disposal of all other diplomatists, is always limited, and has only been exceptionably used. Select Speeches of Kossuth I told him, that although I did not think them very exceptionable; yet as I wanted not, in my present situation, new acquaintance, I should not be fond of cultivating theirs. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 But such is the force of habit: it appeared a less exceptionable affectation in the young peer than in the commoner. The Life of Lord Byron He quotes the Egyptian magicians, the witch of Endor, the possessions mentioned in the New Testament, and many more exceptionable authorities from the fathers, and canons of the church. Thaumaturgia I own, said he, that some parts of my conduct seem exceptionable, as you state it. Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Exceptionable, Exceptional "He enjoyed exceptionable opportunities for acquiring the Greek language." Slips of Speech : a Helpful Book for Everyone Who Aspires to Correct the Everyday Errors of Speaking It seems to have been a premature or otherwise exceptionable exhibition, not unlike that commemorated by the late Mr. Bayly. Complete Project Gutenberg Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Works War in any case is as exceptionable from the habits as it is revolting from the sentiments of the American people. The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5: 1858-1862 The condition of being unseen is the same condition which occurs while the body is living, so that intrinsically there is nothing exceptionable, or supernatural, in the life of the soul after death. The Story of My Heart An Autobiography I have no opinion of Dr. Buchanan's scheme for a religious establishment here, nor could I from memory point out what is exceptionable in his memoir. Life of William Carey He introduces you to me as an exceptionable being; it is natural that I should wish to enlighten myself, for I detest mysteries and surprises. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: French novels Binet," said he, "forget for once that you are Pantaloon, and behave as a nice, amiable father-in-law should behave when he has secured a son-in-law of exceptionable merits. Scaramouche All mouths will be open against that first chapter; and that first chapter is true as the Bible, nor is it exceptionable. Life of Charlotte Bronte — Volume 2 Whereupon his Majesty's behaviour will soon become exceptionable; and so the Second grand Fit of Sansculottism, that of putting him in durance, cannot be distant. The French Revolution The least exceptionable pupil was the poor little Sylvie I have mentioned once before. The Professor |
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