| 单词 | excusably |
| 例句 | It might excusably be adopted as a temporary expedient to meet a pressing crisis, but as a permanent system it can only prove detrimental to the country and the currant growers themselves. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z "My dear," I replied, ponderously, but, I think, excusably, "you have, as usual, anticipated my intention, but I think we can hold out until after Christmas." Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z Mrs. —— wrote to me a week or a fortnight since—a well-meaning, amiable note, dwelling a good deal, excusably perhaps, on the good time that is coming. Charlotte Bront? A Monograph 2011-11-01T02:00:20.233Z As to that I have a conjecture, but as yet it is only a conjecture, and if I told it you would probably call it absurd—certainly you'd disregard it, and perhaps quite excusably. Chronicles of Martin Hewitt 2011-10-24T02:00:16.617Z “A man may excusably think twice when such grave issues are at stake, Mr Benham,” said the judge. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z She would be excusably hurt, he reflected, remembering that the thing must have been somewhat costly, and under the circumstances represented a certain amount of self-denial. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z In a similar way, Captain McIntosh's vessel, the Eunice, which frequented the harbour at an early period, was almost always popularly and excusably termed the Euneece. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z Proscribed and persecuted, the early Christians had not perhaps access to the public schools, nor inclination to studies which seemed, very excusably, uncongenial to the character of their profession. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 Swedish historians have been excusably indulgent to the father of their greatest ruler. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" This despatch, indicating as it does our policy in this question both at that time and subsequently with unmistakable clearness, may excusably be quoted here. A Vindication of England's Policy with Regard to the Opium Trade It's too bad," he muttered, "but you've been led astray, Miss Butterworth,—excusably, I acknowledge, quite excusably, but yet in a way to give you quite wrong conclusions. Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth What d’you mean by asking such an idiotic question?” was the excusably irritable retort. Haviland's Chum Hoste, who was excusably wondering what the deuce the recent bad behaviour, and eventual fate of Sandili and Co., had to do with that of Tom Carhayes, could hardly restrain his impatience. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War The other countenance—well, we might have some difficulty in recognising the owner, might excusably hesitate before pronouncing it to be that of our friend, Gerard Ridgeley. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley “You want a lesson in manners, my young friend,” said Colvin to himself, feeling excusably nettled. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion One may excusably find the history a grim and menacing one. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 16, 1920 But, on his own wide and more apparently generous method, Macaulay was exposed to equal dangers, and succumbed to them less excusably. A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) Once in a lifetime a man may excusably swoon. Dainty's Cruel Rivals The Fatal Birthday The two leading figures were stolid German soldiers, prisoners of war, and behind them marched their captors, two excusably proud young Americans. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" Quite excusably he was reluctant to believe their evidence. The Bandbox And the general public, perhaps excusably, is apt not to like things or persons when it does not know what to make of them. Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 The colloquial phrase job-work has perplexed, and very excusably, the worthy Belgian, and he has drawn from a very harmless expression a terrible significance. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844 He was not seriously hurt, but much pained, and forthwith, excusably perhaps, he gave way to tears. The Complete Golfer By all but George, who was excusably undemonstrative, the two new arrivals were greeted with customary cordiality. The Sign of the Spider The young woman seemed excusably tired and nervous and anxious to be alone—in no mood to discuss this overwhelming event. The Bandbox Harry Hawke, very excusably overstepping the deference due to commissioned rank, clutched the skirt of Dennis's tunic and nearly pulled him backwards. With Haig on the Somme The bizarre character of such a story excusably predisposes many a critic to stamp it as fabricated to enhance the glory of the great prophet who had been a pillar of the throne. Miracles and Supernatural Religion Thus when a combination of accidents thrusts her, as secretary-companion, into the society of Hugh Delmege, a budding politician, you will perhaps excusably plume yourself upon seeing the rest of the tale beforehand. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, August 5th, 1914 Very naturally and very excusably, being so young and so beautiful, she was perhaps just a little capricious. Wood Magic A Fable The Revolution lay in a deep slumber that many persons excusably took for the quiescence of extinction. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Essay 4: Joseph de Maistre The personal habits can be excusably neglected by no one. The Young Maiden She is excusably proud of the part which her fellow-countrywomen have played. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 8, 1916 Collins was excusably indignant at the gross insult which had been hurled at him. The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion Of the two men, the Lieutenant excusably showed the blankest astonishment. Major Vigoureux If the Italians are excusably envious, their envy is at least accompanied with admiration.' Sketches Mr. Basket confessed afterwards that for the moment, excusably perhaps, he lost his presence of mind. The Mayor of Troy The yawp of socialism is excusably despised by plutocracy. The Arena Volume 4, No. 20, July, 1891 Against Hayle's girl he was excusably helpless, but him he had got to get the upper hand of and get it quick. Gideon's Band A Tale of the Mississippi At this point the Commandant excusably found himself awake, and sat up blinking at Sergeant Archelaus, who stood in a haze of fog by his bedside with a lighted candle. Major Vigoureux Our continental neighbours at first grossly misinterpreted the case; and more excusably than in many other misinterpretations. The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey—Vol. 1 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg But they are only excusably impious, poor impious people against whom one must not grow wroth. Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary Less excusably than La Fontaine, the Greek fabulist wrote of the Cigale of the books, instead of interrogating the living Cigale, whose cymbals were resounding on every side; careless of the real, he followed tradition. Social Life in the Insect World The author of Supernatural Religion very excusably adopts the received date of Polycarp's martyrdom, being unaware, as it would seem, of these recent investigations. Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" One barrack received what might be excusably described as something like a chop, with potatoes and gravy. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben He prefers the way of honour if it be consistent with a sufficient number of other preferences, and yet practises a multitude of curiously ingenious methods of being excusably dishonourable. Among Famous Books Here the steady flood of the butler's narrative became excusably broken into the incoherence of rapids and the decent reticence of disappearing falls. Berry And Co. So they very excusably observe, 'Better grog than nothing!' Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 431 Volume 17, New Series, April 3, 1852 As for the other, and what we may excusably consider the more serious offence, the evidence will, I feel sure, leave no doubt in your minds concerning the guilt of the prisoner. The Tables Turned or, Nupkins Awakened. A Socialist Interlude The observations made during recent years upon the surface features of Mars have, excusably enough, given rise to sensational reports. The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays Abroad, she was always on guard; but here, among her own compatriots who accepted her as she was, she had excusably forgotten. A Splendid Hazard In fact they were in communication with their plenipotentiary already, and half way towards another plan, of which very excusably they allowed me to guess nothing. Sir John Constantine Memoirs of His Adventures At Home and Abroad and Particularly in the Island of Corsica: Beginning with the Year 1756 The critical European excusably expects a very great deal from Fifth Avenue, as being the principal shopping street of the richest community in the world. Your United States Impressions of a first visit All this is of defect; and yet excusably. Political Thought in England from Locke to Bentham The following year brought a production which the cavilling reader might excusably regard as a fulfilment of this jocose threat. Robert Browning Audrey had excusably deemed this odd; but Madame Piriac having once said with marked casualness, “I hinted to him that he might with advantage stay away,” Audrey had concealed her thoughts on the point. The Lion's Share I asked, turning on Billy, who stared—and excusably—at this evidence of our emotion. Sir John Constantine Memoirs of His Adventures At Home and Abroad and Particularly in the Island of Corsica: Beginning with the Year 1756 He turned his head at this, and treated me quite excusably to a stare of amazement. I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales The present is no hour for that disingenuous, dialectical bravura which might excusably relieve a domestic altercation. New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index Many of my readers probably know what the Ghetto at Rome is, but untraveled stayers-at-home may very excusably never have heard of it. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 098, February, 1876 Audrey was excusably startled by Musa’s words and tone, and by the sudden change in his attitude. The Lion's Share She entered richly blushing, and excusably a little nervous and awkward. The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories "I shall write an account of this for the Signal," said Denry, whose thoughts were excusably on the Press. The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns "Will mester be down for tea, ma'am?" asked Mrs. Tams, who had excusably assumed that Louis was upstairs. The Price of Love The captain of the bowling club excusably assumed that James was at length going to attack the serious business of the day. Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.) Then she resorted, excusably under the circumstances, to the somewhat feminine trick, of pinching Tag Mosher's arm sharply. The High School Boys in Summer Camp George was startled, perhaps excusably, at the monstrous doctrine implied in Agg's remarks. The Roll-Call At the mention of the name of one of the most renowned star-actresses in England, Edward Henry excusably started. The Regent But all this is a parenthesis into which I have been led, I hope excusably, by Mrs. Lewes's mention of my illness. What I Remember, Volume 2 The busy winter routine of our party may therefore be excusably held as a subject for self-congratulation. Scott's Last Expedition Volume I Still he was excusably vexed when Johnson refused to believe in the reality of his complaints, and showed scant sympathy to his noisy would-be fellow-sufferer. Samuel Johnson "Innocence," said the Lord Keeper, "is also confident, and sometimes, though very excusably, presumptuously so." The Bride of Lammermoor The poor are merely sentimental, and very excusably sentimental, if they praise the gentleman for having a ready hand and ready money. Heretics Is there any trade or profession whose practitioners, in the bottom of their hearts, do not think they are living excusably and perhaps creditably? The Price She Paid A thousand pounds is a large sum of money; and a poor man may excusably be tempted by it to do nothing worse than to keep out of the way for a while. The Haunted Hotel Pardon, mademoiselle," he said quietly; "you are excusably unstrung. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf And then he might have been as excusably misunderstood as Leonardo and Dürer have been; as it is, the misunderstanding dealt out to him is quite without excuse. Albert Durer At this point he is somewhat excusably knocked down. Heretics The sense of having forgotten Regina—no matter how naturally and excusably—oppressed him with a feeling of self-reproach. The Fallen Leaves There you are mistaken—excusably, but transcendently mistaken. Daniel Deronda Now Priam, whose curiosity had been excusably excited by the unusual sounds in the hall, was peeping through a chink of the sitting-room door, and the elderly woman caught the glint of his eyes. Buried Alive: a Tale of These Days He was excusably unjust to his wife - excusably, because he could not help thinking that she was hard, and even cruel. The Revolution in Tanner's Lane They will naturally and excusably, it is asserted, break any law, moral or divine. The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography Naturally and excusably he claimed, over his vast Italian estates, the powers of jurisdiction which every landowner was assuming as a measure of self-defence against oppression or unbridled anarchy. Medieval Europe On New Year's Eve there was a big dinner at the club, and the night was excusably wet. Life's Handicap Now, both these men were, no doubt excusably, agonized by curiosity to learn the contents of the will. The Grim Smile of the Five Towns But, of course, there is a certain superficial intimacy about the attitude of a man who is taking a fly out of a woman's eye which may excusably jar upon the sensibilities of his wife. Indiscretions of Archie I asked, excusably nettled, and stepping to the telephone, I took the receiver from its hook. The Firefly of France We are tempted here to recall some of our own reminiscences of old china, which the impatient reader may excusably skip for more serious matter. Tea Leaves He was equally at fault, although perhaps more excusably so, in his explanation of the action of the nerves. A History of Science — Volume 1 Well or ill done, excusably or inexcusably, it was done. Great Expectations |
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