| 单词 | exculpation |
| 例句 | Less convincing are her strained exculpations for Roxelana, insisting that she was not behind various unsavory murders that benefited her. The Woman Who Smashed a Glass Ceiling in the 16th Century 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z This lack of empathy revealed a man focused only on his own exculpation. The Guardian view on Prince Andrew: entitled, obtuse and shamefully silent over Epstein’s victims | Editorial 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z But his feeble attempts at exculpation were not working. No one is convinced by the Saudi story of a ‘fistfight’ that went wrong 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z It was not sworn testimony, but an autobiography with all the self-flattery and exculpation associated with that genre. From Trump’s US to Syria, even the plain truth is tribal | Jonathan Freedland 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z Themes of guilt, exculpation, and purpose, run through the story line. Review | In the smart and slick new game, ‘Echo,’ you become your own worst enemy 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z The testimony and evidence are a pileup of contradictions and self-serving exculpation. Gov. Christie’s Shadow Over Bridgegate 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z She ridicules as liberal “exculpation” any notion that crime is linked to poverty or discrimination. What’s wrong with America’s police forces? Absolutely everything, or nothing at all. 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z I don’t think they knew if this was supposed to be condemnation or exculpation. Camp Lejeune and the U.S. Military's Polluted Legacy On me, and me alone, depends your exculpation. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z His excuse was that the terrible character of his men compelled him to act as he did; and the duke admitted the exculpation, being fain to overlook outrages which he could neither prevent nor punish.” The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z She did not attempt, however, to defend the act, nor would she admit that another’s influence was any exculpation of her offence. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z He was forthwith silent, because at God's doom there is no exculpation nor defence; for the Judge who convicts without, is cognizant of his mind within. The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z And what is more horrible, that from the said exculpation, her murderer might be the more severely punished. The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book 2011-12-08T03:00:22.847Z How hardly will Judges, for the most part, admit the plea of insanity in exculpation from a charge of murder! Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 62, Jan 27, 1872 2011-11-19T03:00:22.947Z He vainly tried his skill at exculpation with the king. 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 All this was true, and no attempt at exculpation was made, but it was felt that a breach existed. Recollections and Impressions 1822-1890 2011-10-15T02:00:25.820Z It is not to be urged in exculpation of the Spaniards, that the natives were the aggressors, by their killing the garrison left at Hayti. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z In cases in which no attempt is made to ignore the accusation, the small wits are wont to be busy discovering exculpations. Children's Ways 2011-08-11T02:00:16.473Z If he could distrust a creature like our Jessie, any attempt at exculpation appeared to me like a sacrifice of dignity, so I turned away in silence. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z How sorry I am to begin a letter by giving you such news, for you expected only to hear from me of industrious making of progress; therefore exculpation of my silence is my first duty. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume I 2011-05-22T02:00:16.657Z It is always unpleasant to have to explain—especially where the exculpation involves a disclosure that is not noble. The Tenants of Malory Volume 1 of 3 2011-03-04T03:01:04.443Z T'ank God, etc., a favourite form of exculpation, which, however, does not necessarily imply innocence. Jamaican Song and Story Annancy stories, digging sings, ring tunes, and dancing tunes 2011-02-28T03:00:31.280Z In my heart I believe she feels as much relief at Mona's exculpation as at the discovery of the desired deed. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z "Nothing, my dear Miss Lee; I ask nothing, and accuse no one further than is necessary to my own exculpation," said Mrs. Dennison, in a grieved voice. Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life 2011-06-12T02:00:07.963Z He then took her back to her husband, with a propitiatory present of furs and Indian corn, and many apologies and exculpations of his own honour. Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z The charge was so fully proved in the presence of Mr. Banks, and the butcher had so little to say in exculpation of himself, that not the least doubt remained of his guilt. 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 In Thompson's "Recollections of Mexico," a conversation of the ex-minister with Santa Anna will be found, in which his exculpation is attempted, pp. History of the War Between Mexico and the United States, with a Preliminary View of its Origin, Volume 1 How "the World" would regard the affair, was the whole question,—what "the World" would say of Lady Kilgoff,—how receive her exculpation. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) "I assure you, sir, the matter had no interest for me, beyond the opportunity it afforded you of exculpation." The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly It fortunately happens that you are all present to hear my exculpation. Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 "Nothing could make me accept of such an exculpation," said I, resolutely; "and were it offered in spite of me, I 'll plead guilty to the whole act, and suffer with the rest." Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I His murderer attempted no other exculpation, or indeed explanation, than by saying that according to the army code of honor he was forced to avenge on the spot the insult offered him. A Little Garrison A Realistic Novel of German Army Life of To-day He has worked over the character already given her by the Chronicle for his own exculpation. Sleep Walking and Moon Walking A Medico-Literary Study A man's avocation may be at once his ruin and his exculpation. The Gates Between And your exculpation of Karen did not convince me as it seemed to do Mrs. Forrester. Tante Speug might have contested this barefaced attempt at exculpation, but Bulldog was himself again and gripped the reins of authority. Young Barbarians The poor fellow was universally commiserated by high and low, and even among the officers a voice was raised now and then in exculpation. A Little Garrison A Realistic Novel of German Army Life of To-day He foresaw that any attempt at exculpation would be as fruitless as dangerous. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. But such exculpations amount to saying that he was an essentially weak man, the slave of his surroundings. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era One such opportunity was afforded, soon after the above-mentioned exculpation of the fathers, by the occurrence of a famine during an unusually severe winter. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 Follows the Witnesses adduced by the Panels in exculpation. Trial of Duncan Terig, alias Clerk, and Alexander Bane Macdonald for the Murder of Arthur Davis, Sergeant in General Guise's Regiment of Foot We undertake this duty, from higher and more important motives than the exculpation of any individual. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 The offender was told that sin consisted in wilfulness, and wilfulness in the perfect knowledge of the nature of sin, according to which doctrine blindness and passion were sufficient exculpations. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges “Oh, Lady De Vayne, none could have honoured and loved your son more than I did; I cannot explain to you the long story of my exculpation, but I implore you to believe my innocence.” Julian Home It was perfectly plain from his looks, that Monsieur Le Prun suspected her of being the "meddler" in question; but before she could muster presence of mind to attempt her exculpation, he was gone. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 Think how I must be driven, thus to humble myself before my own child—to unfold to my pure daughter that—But I will tell the tale plainly, without any exculpation or reserve. Olive A Novel The very elaborateness and vehemence of the exculpations put forth by American writers indicate a lurking feeling that the opposite side is at least plausible. Benjamin Franklin He had been one hundred and eighty-nine days in prison, and was at last discharged by the limitation of the statute without a word of exculpation or explanation. Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 I do not stand here to commend myself—unhappily, I must seek only for exculpation; but I cannot exist under the load of dishonour which even an unjust judgment has flung upon me. The Trial of Charles Random de Berenger, Sir Thomas Cochrane, commonly called Lord Cochrane, the Hon. Andrew Cochrane Johnstone, Richard Gathorne Butt, Ralph Sandom, Alexander M'Rae, John Peter Holloway, and Henry Lyte for A Conspiracy In the Court of King's Bench, Guildhall, on Wednesday the 8th, and Thursday the 9th of June, 1814 Besides, his hankering after this man had already suggested an exculpation for him. Better Dead Surely the experimenters should ask no clearer exculpation from all blame, so far as relates to permissible experimentation on man. An Ethical Problem Or, Sidelights upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and Animals I don't want any bribes, or exculpations, or statements from you that you know me to be innocent. The White Desert And this contradiction in expression interested Mrs. Brundage so much that she went quietly about her work, hoping by hard listening to steal some meaning from the soft words which came pouring out in exculpation. Ambrotox and Limping Dick Then some indiscreet friends of the generals commanding in that battle, instead of the easier task of justification, chose the harder one of exculpation for the imputed failure. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government I exclaimed, in righteous exculpation of the act. Cape Cod Folks In all the literature of advocacy for unrestricted vivisection can one point out a word of criticism of Magendie or Brachet or Be'rnard, or anything but expressions of exculpation, of admiration, and of praise? An Ethical Problem Or, Sidelights upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and Animals The Court having proceeded to the examination of the evidence brought forward against the accused, as well as what he has offered in exculpation, and having duly considered the same, are of— Troublous Times in Canada A History of the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870 There was mystery in it, but no exculpation. Double Trouble Or, Every Hero His Own Villain The dangers of the pass will be my exculpation; it will be surmised that you fell into the ravine. Bohemian Days Three American Tales Indictments must be laid within a year after the offence, and the prisoner was allowed to bring witnesses for his exculpation. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary That it may have been done ignorantly and without any wish to deceive is not sufficient to earn exculpation, for in either case the evil is accomplished. An Ethical Problem Or, Sidelights upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and Animals He hath no word either of exculpation, denial, or assent from me. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History So that Dr. Sacheverell had substantially the same benefit of anything which could be alleged in the extenuation or exculpation as if his libellous sermons had been entered verbatim upon the recorded impeachment. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 11 (of 12) He quotes their opinions in his favor, and argues that the exculpation which they give, or are supposed to give him, should excuse him from any further explanation. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12) They found Ankastroem at his house, neither thinking of exculpation nor of flight. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution But after all, Mary's character, important though its exculpation be to her, is not really the point of chief practical interest in this case. The History of Mary Prince A West Indian Slave However, a disinterested historian I have not been, and should such a charge be preferred I shall look for speedy exculpation from the discerning mass of my readers. History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia I wish to impress it strongly on your Lordships' minds, that neither the complaints of Mr. Markham nor the exculpations of Durbege Sing were ever made known till Mr. Markham was examined in this hall. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 11 (of 12) Perhaps there may be some little thing to say in exculpation. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 431 Volume 17, New Series, April 3, 1852 But duties of exculpation were now incumbent on me. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 Mpamari gave them a long oration in exculpation, but it was only the same everlasting, story of fugitive slaves. The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 But why publish the names of the two girls? and in such a manner?—what a blundering piece of exculpation! Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals Brady took up the tongs, and swore "by that blessed iron," that he neither heard, nor intended to hear, anything they said; and this exculpation was followed by a fresh bottle at his own expense. The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Even my fellows view this as a mitigation, if not as an exculpation. An Outline of the History of Christian Thought Since Kant When she came to Harry’s exculpation of Lady Ongar, she believed it thoroughly, and said so—meeting, however, a direct contradiction on that point from her sister-in-law. The Claverings These, however, are exculpations of the man rather than justifications of his theory. Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots For special reasons this favour was refused, and two years afterwards he accepted command of the forces at Ceylon, and was still there when Sir Walter Scott's exculpation of the British Government appeared in 1828. The Tragedy of St. Helena Something refreshingly analogous to such attempts of screening and exculpation has been extemporized in Cape journals of late. Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.) The Conspiracy of the 19th Century Unmasked It is equally clear, that Ellison, Millward, and Burkitt, were concerned in every stage of the mutiny, and had little to offer in their defence in exculpation of the crime of which they were accused. The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty: Its Cause and Consequences It was doubtless to this act of injustice that Labai alludes in his letter of exculpation. Patriarchal Palestine But in exculpation of Naaman it is to be said that he did not hide his new conviction, but built an altar to Jehovah in Damascus. How to become like Christ He had actually prepared one, but his brutal judges would not listen to the patriot's exculpation. Speeches from the Dock, Part I He need not have said one word in exculpation of himself, and that indeed he knew. The Philanderers To examine these in turn: the first admits of no denial as a question of fact, but justification may be pleaded which some will accept as a complete exculpation and others perhaps will hardly comprehend. The Rowley Poems In exculpation of such an imputation they will doubtless reverence the tradition of a House that fell only with the ruins of their native land. Rescuing the Czar Two authentic Diaries arranged and translated It cannot affect him; but these two shall hear your exculpation of him. The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales She would have opened that clenched fist and showed the thing it hid, even though the thing condemned her father beyond all hope of exculpation. Running Water The exculpation was in his power, but it was not given by him to the public, and only to the President in obedience to a requisition for all the dispatches. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson She then desired to hear what Alicia had to say in exculpation of her conduct. Marriage On this occasion I was solicited to write to Cortes in exculpation of De Grado, as they said that Cortes would believe my statements. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 04 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 Mr. Stanley himself, in attempting to fix this charge upon them, had related circumstances, which amounted to their entire exculpation. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808) Volume II Oh! my father, oh! my teacher, Hear me, for although the charges Brought against me thus are heavy, Still I to myself have ample Reasons for my exculpation. The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria A Drama of Early Christian Rome If that needs no exculpation, how more does our state need it? Phases of Faith Passages from the History of My Creed The charge of strange perverseness may, in this instance, I think, be retorted upon the critic; and that, to the fair exculpation of those who choose to conform to the general usage which offends him. The Grammar of English Grammars "If I should pretend to be deeply offended and tell Thomas to show you the door, what could you say for yourself?" she began, before he could say a word in exculpation. The Grafters Each was under a process of exculpation and inculpation—a mutual blaming of each other in their hearts, without ever yet a word said to indicate their thoughts. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIII And what really happened afterwards does to a certain extent tend yet further to the exculpation of Titus. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans As you were never publicly accused, we considered that there was no need of a public exculpation. The Thirty-Nine Steps "You musn't think me immodest in my demands," she went on in hasty exculpation. The Indian Lily and Other Stories So few of us excel in that respect; but there is this to be said in our exculpation, few have been matrimonially so fortunate as the Prince von Steinheimer. Jennie Baxter, Journalist "Content to accept," and open exculpation, were essentially different things. The Channings But apart from these influences which I have adduced in exculpation, there was certainly a vein of coarseness in him, a want of that exquisite sensitiveness which is the conscience of the artist. Among My Books First Series Kleist, in exculpation of his conduct, alleged his expectation of an insurrection of the citizens in case of a bombardment. Germany from the Earliest Period Volume 4 It terminated in a rejection of the resolutions and consequently in an entire exculpation of Hamilton from all just censure. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched She had actually thought that Jack might have some word of penitence or exculpation to say to her after his behavior that morning. A Fountain Sealed "Y—es," replied Arthur, gulping down his rising agitation; his rising words—impassioned words of exculpation, of innocence, of truth. The Channings He had many minds about the matter himself, and had gone from an extreme of self-abhorrence to one of self-vindication, and between these he had halted at every gradation of blame and exculpation. The Minister's Charge To be hanged for a cat and drowned for a rat is, perhaps, sufficient exculpation. Ezra Pound: His Metric and Poetry In the history of our government I know of nothing more disgraceful than this,—except the exculpation of Brooks for his assault on Sumner. Cambridge Sketches By dint of ample offers of enlarged pecuniary emoluments and by tempting promises of exculpation from the consequences of his lustful extravagances, Piero at last yielded an unwilling assent to the betrothal. The Tragedies of the Medici Her presence there, beyond a doubt, was her exculpation. The Abandoned Room You remember what anxious endeavours were made to prove that it was not the Americans who fired the first shot, and how exculpations were sent to England with protestations of allegiance. Select Speeches of Kossuth Vindication -- N. vindication, justification, warrant; exoneration, exculpation; acquittal &c. Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases Mr. Stanley himself, in attempting to fix this charge upon them, had related circumstance which amounted to their entire exculpation. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade, by the British Parliament (1839) Jeanie Deans remained with her sister for two hours, during which she endeavoured, if possible, to extract something from her that might be serviceable in her exculpation. The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1 And if these agents entertained Wilkes Booth's suggestion at all they plainly told him that he carried his life in his dagger's edge, and could expect from them neither aid nor exculpation. The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth Having allowed the opportunity to escape, she believed that all hopes of exculpation were at an end. Thaddeus of Warsaw Exemption -- N. exemption, freedom, irresponsibility, immunity, liberty, license, release, exoneration, excuse, dispensation, absolution, franchise, renunciation, discharge; exculpation &c. Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases We grew so well used to this form of exculpation that, whenever Mrs. Johnson took an afternoon at an inconvenient season, we knew that for a week afterward we should be feasted like princes. Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor Nevertheless, had I had no other motive or incitement, the reader would not have been troubled with this exculpation. Biographia Literaria I then began some exculpation of my late fatigues, assuring him they were the effect of a situation not understood, and not of any hardness of heart. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 "I crave your pardon, dame," said the Duke, shaking aside, fastidiously, the grasp which, in the earnestness of her exculpation, Madam Dowlas had clutched upon his sleeve. Peveril of the Peak "And all this is laid to my door!" said Nigel; "my exculpation is easy." The Fortunes of Nigel There is nothing sacred about an archaic criminal procedure which in some respects is less devised for the protection of the community than for the exculpation of the guilty. Courts and Criminals In this exculpation I hope to be understood as speaking of myself comparatively, and in proportion to the claims, which others are entitled to make on my time or my talents. Biographia Literaria I read, that there was laughter in the court at my exculpation of my conduct—as I have to call it; and there may have been. One of Our Conquerors — Complete I read, that there was laughter in the court at my exculpation of my conduct— as I have to call it; and there may have been. One of Our Conquerors — Volume 2 It would ill become me to attempt the exculpation of this unhappy man," said Lord Dalgarno, "considering the height of his present attempt, which has made all true men's blood curdle in their veins. The Fortunes of Nigel Whether he could believe what she had to tell him or not, it would be worse if she were to die before he could hear her exculpation. The Odd Women To put myself to rights in his good opinion, was I to tell him of the secrets of our family, involving, as they seemed to do, the chances of poor Frederick's entire exculpation? North and South Because henceforth our paths diverge, I prefer to offer you my exculpation, desiring amid the general wreck, to retain at least your undiminished esteem. At the Mercy of Tiberius It is true," cried the queen, with quickly restored merriment, " we are here in Versailles; that is your exculpation. Marie Antoinette and Her Son She had no difficulty in presuming Soames to be wrong in any detail, if by so supposing she could make the exculpation of her husband easier to herself. The Last Chronicle of Barset Keep these letters—they were never intended for my eye, and I would not willingly read more of them than I have done, at your desire and for your exculpation. Guy Mannering The latter place, unfortunately, was the very object of Philip's suspicions; and thus the letter was anything but an exculpation. The Heir of Redclyffe "Did you know the chap?" asked the man, who was really anxious for Jem's exculpation, and caught a gleam of hope from her last speech. Mary Barton "I say nothing for my exculpation," answered the duchess, throwing her arm with a playful movement around the neck of the queen, and imprinting a kiss upon the lofty brow of Marie Antoinette. Marie Antoinette and Her Son "Do you mean to say," asked Inglewood, "that you still doubt the evidence of exculpation we have brought forward?" Manalive She thought, however, that she should be able to rejoice when she had heard Philip's opinion; and how delightful it would be for him to declare himself satisfied with Guy's exculpation. The Heir of Redclyffe |
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