| 单词 | impracticable |
| 例句 | The logic was appealing, but unfortunately no one knew how much salt was in the sea or by how much it increased each year, which rendered the experiment impracticable. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z The music stopped and the guests gathered in the main hall where a small, innocent priest, adorned with the vestments of high mass, read the complicated sermon he had written exalting confused and impracticable virtues. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I meant to become her governess once more, but I soon found this impracticable; my time and cares were now required by another—my husband needed them all. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Some people thought that while it might be possible in theory, in practice it would prove impracticable. Is computing speed set to make a quantum leap? 2013-05-18T21:00:03Z At stake is the issue of cy-pres — whether it would be “impossible or impracticable” for the Corcoran to continue its chartered mission. For Save the Corcoran, an anxious wait in the face of a merger Amazon has now filed a response to that lawsuit in which it claims that Allen’s controversial public comments about the #MeToo movement made it “impracticable” to release and promote “A Rainy Day in New York.” Amazon responds to Woody Allen's lawsuit, says he "sabotaged" them 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z “It is financially impracticable, and indeed in the medium- and longer-term, financially impossible, to continue the operations of the gallery and college in their current form,” Corcoran’s attorneys said in their brief. Corcoran maneuvers to keep its art from leaving the area Besides, I thought the epic nature of War Horse would be impossible and impracticable to stage, and to film – I had already had one experience of this being the case. War Horse: adapt and survive 2010-08-20T23:06:00Z In the aftermath of the Henson debacle, extensive new guidelines were drafted by the Australia Council concerning the depiction of children in art, many of which are largely impracticable. Censorship is stifling Australia's artistic freedom of expression 2013-06-13T23:39:31Z The series explores the continual pressure exerted on women — and the particular pressure that women exert on themselves — to achieve an impracticable ideal. Rose Byrne and Annie Weisman Get Into ‘Physical’ 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z There are many places to see and do things without cars but getting to them without cars is extremely difficult if not impracticable. In Los Angeles, Ditching the Car for an Eco-Friendly Trip 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z In his 49-page opinion, Judge Robert Okun held that it is not impossible but it is “impracticable” for the Corcoran to operate in its familiar form of the past 145 years. Judge approves Corcoran Gallery of Art plan to partner with National gallery, GWU "It may be impracticable that our distinctively American experiment of individual freedom should go on." Lies, damned lies and "corporate bulls**t": A consumer's guide to bad-faith arguments 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Critics say her idea of redeploying the ships to block departures is against the law and impracticable. Analysis: EU, Italy talk tough on migration but action won't be easy 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Debrow’s representation of 10 of the fake electors represents a clear conflict and had become an “impracticable and ethical mess,” Willis wrote. At least 8 fake electors have immunity in Ga. election probe 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Land managers have argued the bill is unnecessary and impracticable. New Scottish fox hunting bill to pass 20 years after ban 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z FTX could owe money to more than 1 million people, making it "impracticable" to contact each, the papers said. U.S. prosecutors launch website for Bankman-Fried alleged fraud victims 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z But the surveys, which were made "in a somewhat half-hearted manner", found the idea "impracticable", according to the paper. John Pennycuick: The British-era colonel revered in Tamil Nadu 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z On Friday, Kim Yo Jong, one of the most powerful officials in the North Korean regime, called Yoon’s’ plan “an impracticable one to create mulberry fields in the dark blue ocean.” North Korea rejects South’s ‘absurd’ offer on disarmament 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Haslam’s ownership style made it impracticable for an executive to implement his preferred vision. With an unmatched résumé, Sashi Brown finds stability with the Ravens 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Tarnoff is hazy on the details of his deprivatized internet, and he is the first to admit that it is incomplete and politically impracticable. Review | A plan to fix the internet: Put the government in charge 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z It should include the names of every victim of gun violence, which is, of course, impracticable, but that is the point. Perspective | We need a national memorial to gun violence. Now. 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z As a result, the term "Heath Robinson contraption" gained dictionary recognition from about 1912 for anything considered both ingenious and utterly impracticable. William Heath Robinson: London exhibition celebrates cartoonist 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z In July 1850, Agassiz published an article on this “empirical data,” concluding that “Social equality, I deem at all times impracticable. It is a natural impossibility, flowing from the very character of the negro race.” In 1850, a racist Harvard scientist took photos of enslaved people. A purported descendant is suing 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Experts believe the plan is impracticable and unlikely to materialize. Migration, in reverse: Coronavirus forces migrant workers to return home 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z They also declared that conforming to the requirements of Delaware’s constitution, including its explicit limitations on absentee voting, “would be impracticable.” Judge eyes ruling over law allowing universal voting by mail 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z But lawmakers asserted that voting by mail is “necessary and proper for insuring the continuity of governmental operations,” and that conforming to the traditional constitutional limitations on absentee voting “would be impracticable.” State attorneys defend law allowing universal voting by mail 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z It also declares that voting by mail is “necessary and proper for insuring the continuity of governmental operations,” and that conforming to the traditional constitutional limitations on absentee voting “would be impracticable.” Delaware GOP challenges universal vote-by-mail for November 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z The lawsuit stated that “for many students, returning to their home countries to participate in online instruction is impossible, impracticable, prohibitively expensive and/or dangerous.” 17 states, DC sue Trump administration over foreign student policy shift 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z The lawsuit stated that “for many students, returning to their home countries to participate in online instruction is impossible, impracticable, prohibitively expensive, and/or dangerous.” Collins urges DHS to 'immediately rescind' new ICE policy on foreign students, warns of 'long-lasting harm' 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z “For many students, returning to their home countries to participate in online instruction is impossible, impracticable, prohibitively expensive, and/or dangerous,” the lawsuit filed in District Court in Boston Wednesday morning. Harvard, MIT sue over ICE demand that foreign students leave US if courses are online-only 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z The agency, the plaintiffs said, should have required the MTA to prove that it would be “impracticable” to improve east-west transit in a way that would avoid harming streams and wetlands. Judge dismisses third — and final — lawsuit against Purple Line project 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z Many people think of PPE as the mask, face shield, gloves and gowns — and it is just impracticable to wear them all on every interaction. To fight the spread of coronavirus, it’s time to wear masks in all hospitals 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z Board Chairman Jesse Evans said the board found it “impracticable” when using the new machines to protect ballot secrecy and allow sufficient monitoring to prevent tampering as required by state law. Hearing to be held after county ditched new voting machines 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z State law allows county election officials to opt for hand-marked paper ballots when using electronic voting machines becomes “impossible or impracticable.” Georgia county ditches new voting machines for paper ballots 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z Georgia law provides for the use of hand-marked paper ballots if using the electronic machines becomes “impossible or impracticable.” Activists raise concerns about privacy of voting machines 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z But Joseph R. Palmore, a lawyer for the property owners, said the agency’s real objection to further remediation was that it was, in bureaucratic jargon, “technically impracticable.” Supreme Court Considers Fight Over Superfund Site in Montana 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Brown’s office says it is dealing with an unusually high volume of requests, qualifying for an exemption that applies if complying would be “impracticable.” Editorials from around Oregon 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z But it also allows county election officials to use paper ballots if using the electronic machines becomes “impossible or impracticable.” Hearing to be held after county ditched new voting machines 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z But there are so many of us—nearly eight billion—and we are stepped in so far, return seems impracticable. Louisiana’s Disappearing Coast 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Traditionally, there are certain messages which are exempt from carrying political payment disclosure, because it is impracticable. Facebook is asking to be regulated but wants to choose how | Emily Bell 2019-04-07T04:00:00Z This idealistic, impracticable vision has shown to be very dangerous to the vulnerable citizens of the District. Opinion | D. C. criminals are getting too many second chances 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Keeping U.S. knowledge out of Chinese hands for substantial lengths of time is impracticable short of a massive breaking of economic ties. Opinion | No trade deal can dictate our relationship with China 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z "While it is possibly a well-meaning idea, it would be pretty impracticable," said Brian Madderson, chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association. MPs call for petrol price 'kitemark' 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z The astronauts wanted to show Earth, but aiming the narrow-angle lens made that impracticable. Apollo 8, humans' first swing around the Moon, launched 50 years ago today. Here's how it went down. 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z But when its share price fell 70% in two months, it was forced to pull the share placing, which it said had become "impracticable and inadvisable". House of Fraser: Five things that went wrong 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Two federal judges, in separate cases, said the administration had violated the law by adopting the rules without a public comment period, which the Trump administration had declared “impracticable and contrary to the public interest.” A Fatal Flaw as Trump Tries to Remake Health Care: Shortcuts 2018-07-07T04:00:00Z Seventh, the proposal outlines an exemption process when compliance is “impracticable.” Opinion | Many mocked this Scott Pruitt proposal. They should have read it first. 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z But petrol retailers said the idea of a watchdog was "pretty impracticable". MPs call for petrol price 'kitemark' 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z It rejected pleas to bomb rail lines that transported Jews to Auschwitz-Birkenau, its gas chambers or the entire camp as “impracticable” and a “diversion” from winning the war. US Holocaust Museum exhibition examines America's response to nazism abroad 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z Yet urging researchers to scrutinize definitions and look for legal loopholes is impracticable. GM-food regulations: engage the public : Nature : Nature Research 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z He also had no real working theory for the evolution of beauty or, as he called it, “impracticable beauty”—beauty that served no purpose in survival. Why It Matters Who Females Choose to Have Sex With 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z Objecting employers urgently need relief, the administration said, and “It would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest to engage in full notice-and-comment rule-making.” Trump rule would expand employer exemptions, make it easier to deny birth-control coverage 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z But it quickly became clear that this was impracticable. Paolo Gentiloni, Italy’s foreign minister, is picked to become the country’s emergency prime minister 2016-12-11T05:00:00Z It would have provided an alternative to the Suez Canal under British control, but proved impracticable because of the depth at which the Dead Sea lies below sea level. Dead Sea drying: A new low-point for Earth - BBC News 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z However, she said a statement by Cheryl D. Mills, then Clinton’s chief of staff, in which Mills said she assumed Clinton’s emails would be captured in recipients’ State Department accounts, was impracticable. State Dept: FOIA officers didn’t know, didn’t ask about Clinton’s use of private email 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z To force back crowds that last year numbered up to 20,000 a day seems impracticable. 'Game changer': How EU may shut Turkish door on migrants 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z As for immigration, it must be acknowledged that she has a point: The idea of mass deportations is both impracticable and cruel. Terrorists and Boxcars 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z It’s hard to answer this question, because of how impracticable the Trump plan seems to be and how unpredictable the results would be. Q&A: will Donald Trump's immigration plan blow up the US economy? 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z It is a wholly impracticable code for regulating the conduct of the British military in violent combat scenarios. Judges Should Not Rule on the Fog of War 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Some will argue that a new global negotiation on nuclear security is impracticable. Closing the gaps in nuclear security 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z At that time the BJP had to forsake such ideas as politically impracticable. The Hindutva rate of growth 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Large-scale replication efforts such as this one are important, but they are expensive, time-consuming and impracticable for the vast majority of scientific studies. Metascience could rescue the ‘replication crisis’ 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z We’ve got to recognize that isolationism in the face of a 21st century epidemic is not only impracticable but also counterproductive. Ebola and the New Isolationsism 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z The district’s policy says school-excused absences include those caused by “impossible or impracticable barriers outside the control of the parent or child.” Lincoln school attendance policy prompts concerns 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z But, no, even then the prospect of a world-wide threat seems impracticable. It's Time To Put The ISIS Threat In Perspective 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z To say it’s impracticable to calculate a possible offshore tax liability seems dubious for large companies employing armies of accountants and tax staffers. When Taxes and Profits Are Oceans Apart 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z A world in which all rights are protected isn't just impracticable - it's not even conceivable. Two cheers for human rights 2013-12-27T16:37:39Z But Lyons scrapped that idea as “politically impracticable.” UDC trustees to debate cuts to athletics, academics 2013-11-19T19:22:33Z To be eligible for bankruptcy, Detroit must prove that it is insolvent, that it negotiated in good faith with its creditors or that negotiations were impracticable because of the number of creditors. Detroit emergency manager pressed on pension cuts during trial 2013-11-04T18:23:31Z Rouhani's success depends on rescuing Iran's ailing economy, the realization of which is nearly impracticable without sanctions relief. Analysis: U.S. strike on Syria could derail Iran president's master plan 2013-09-04T14:01:54Z An initial filing in the case by Orr said that "further negotiations with all of the city's various stakeholders is impracticable." Detroit bankruptcy challenged on constitutional grounds 2013-08-20T06:01:47Z Another filing by Kevyn Orr, Detroit's state-appointed emergency manager, said that "further negotiations with all of the city's various stakeholders is impracticable." Deadline looms for creditors to object to Detroit bankruptcy 2013-08-19T05:02:54Z But last week Dish said it would not be submitting a new bid, claiming that Sprint's decision to cut short the time for Dish's due diligence meant it was "impracticable" for it to act further. Japan firm in record foreign takeover 2013-06-26T01:52:49Z The same goes for swimmer Diana Nyad, disappointed four times in her impracticable, jellyfish-tortured attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida, yet about to try again. From LeBron James to Phil Mickelson: First place rewards but second place teaches 2013-06-21T16:16:09Z Dish said late on Tuesday that Sprint's decision to cut short the time for Dish's due diligence meant it was "impracticable" for it to submit a revised bid. Dish abandons bid for Sprint Nextel 2013-06-19T07:59:13Z But conditions imposed by Sprint’s revised bid with SoftBank made it “impracticable” to put together a counter bid ahead of the 11:59 p.m. deadline. DealBook: Dish Says It Won’t Submit a New Offer for Sprint Ahead of Deadline 2013-06-19T00:31:57Z That could include selling financial assets, US-owned gold, stakes in stimulus projects, or even the government's portfolio of student loans – all of which the Treasury considers impracticable. Military contractors wary as Defense Department prepares for fiscal cliff 2012-12-21T20:23:01Z "These tactics are only effective in the short term, when in close proximity to a camera, and it would be impracticable for anyone to permanently drive around in such a fashion." Roadside cameras suffer from large gaps in coverage, police admit 2012-08-27T12:41:48Z I have no desire to compose an Essay on the Land Question; but it is absolutely impracticable to discuss Irish social economy without finding the Land Question in one's way. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 2012-04-25T02:01:12.830Z But this would be quite impracticable, as it would require expansion to about 100 times v0, or 500 times the compression volume. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z I fear that it will be impracticable to show its site on the Ordnance map, as no field works are visible. Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland 2012-04-23T02:00:32.180Z The courts, however, generally held that extraterritorial notice of copyright, i. e. on foreign editions, was impracticable and unnecessary; and this view is specifically adopted in the new code. Copyright: Its History and Its Law 2012-04-23T02:00:25.937Z It would perhaps be impracticable to attempt to furnish definite plans and specifications in connection with this chapter. Farm Boys and Girls 2012-04-21T02:00:21.733Z And, on the same ground, it was impracticable to attempt any control or regulation of press or clubs, which looked upon their boundless activity as the highest expression and most precious jewel of revolutionary liberty. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 2012-04-25T02:01:12.830Z But it was in vain that on becoming a deputy Hecker endeavoured to carry out its impracticable provisions. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z Even thy father who was not reared in my faith, can find no flaw in it except that it is impracticable in the present imperfect conditions of the world. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z The Government of the United States again finds it impracticable to send a delegate authorized to commit the United States to actual adhesion at this time to the Berne Convention. Copyright: Its History and Its Law 2012-04-23T02:00:25.937Z The farm parents most desirous of leading in the young people’s entertainments, and best fitted to do so, may find it impracticable to invite the young into their home. Farm Boys and Girls 2012-04-21T02:00:21.733Z Two of these ascents turned out quite impracticable for artillery, and the road as made reflects great discredit upon those who went on in command of the pioneer force to make the way. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z But in order to reach this value, it would be necessary to expand the mixture to about 270 times its initial volume, which is obviously impracticable. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z But if an impracticable European will dangle them about where they ought not to be, he must take the consequences. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z It may be quite impracticable; and, if practicable, may contain such flaws as to be futile. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879 2012-04-18T02:00:17.060Z Bernard Gui bitterly complained of the infamy cast on the Inquisition by the papal assertion of fraud and ill-treatment in the management of its prisons, and he pronounced the new regulations impracticable. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z The Commander-in-chief rode out next day, and found the road really impracticable at two or three places. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z "Yes, but my most impracticable suggestions nearly always turn out well." The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z No practical steamship man can claim that the provision of boat accommodation for the full complement of a ship like the "Titanic" was impracticable. From the Archive, 1912: Wreck of the White Star Liner Titanic 2012-04-11T16:45:03.663Z That soft blue mountain in the distance, Charles, is as the vision of an eager mind, and the rough impracticable stony side, as the realisation of the dream itself. Henry of Guise; (Vol. I of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:31.930Z However if that be impracticable, they may eat a single meal at night, purchasing the food ready prepared, but on no account preparing the victuals at home. The Masculine Cross A History of Ancient and Modern Crosses and Their Connection with the Mysteries of Sex Worship; Also an Account of the Kindred Phases of Phallic Faiths and Practices 2012-04-11T02:00:31.327Z When I last rode up it, it was, as I described it, all but impracticable for loaded animals. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z The waters seem to stand at their highest level still; and probably the risk of the ark’s grounding on some impracticable peak, or precipitous hill-side, would seem as great a danger as the water itself. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis 2012-04-08T02:00:21.793Z The will of God is a terrible rule of life to the natural man—a rule against which he rebels as unreasonable, impracticable, terrible. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z Another strong reason why it would prove impracticable is that no French poet would undertake to furnish me with a poem. Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z So wide was the area of this war that intelligent co-operation among the Indians proved impracticable. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z It was sent to Sir Robert for his opinion, and he returned it with the memorandum that it was perfectly impracticable. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z It is a vain and idle theory; splendid, indeed, but impracticable; lovely, but visionary; and can never go into perfect operation till the occasion for it shall have ceased. Recollections of Windsor Prison; Containing Sketches of its History and Discipline with Appropriate Strictures and Moral and Religious Reflection 2012-04-06T02:00:31.240Z But fortunately for the cause of truth and free discussion, theological power here is so happily balanced, that persecution for religious opinions is impracticable. A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion 2012-04-06T02:00:26.317Z The Cape Mounted Rifles attached to the 74th had taken no part in the affair, for the ground had been altogether impracticable for cavalry. The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure 2012-04-06T02:00:24.610Z It was resolved to renew the attack next morning, but a rain storm set in during the night, turning the snow into a half fluid mass, and rendering a second approach impracticable. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z The rules which have been drawn up for the regulation of the corps are admirable on paper, but utterly impracticable on service. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Mrs. Battishill is the most delightful person, but becomes impracticable directly the money question is broached. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z We were preparing to initiate a movement tending to a gradual emancipation within the State, but the growing hostility between the North and the South rendered the plan wholly impracticable, and it was abandoned. Baltimore and The Nineteenth of April, 1861 A Study of the War 2012-04-04T02:01:00.923Z Transportation by land is often impracticable, or too costly, and the ocean thus becomes the great highway of nations. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z The early breaking up of the ice, however, had rendered the project impracticable. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z All these, and many similar rules, are admirable in theory; utterly impracticable in the field. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Such a project must, indeed, have appeared at first sight almost impracticable. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z This feature, however, was found impracticable, and was soon abandoned. Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives Baldwin Locomotive Works 2012-04-03T02:00:35.800Z Human invention could not scheme work for the whole, while skulking, impracticable in other vessels of the Royal Navy, was deemed highly meritorious there. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z He made an attempt to recommence the action, but found it impracticable. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z I can now quite understand travellers warning us that many of these places were impracticable for a single horseman, much less for an army with its baggage-animals. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z The rains of the night had swelled the ford so that the stepping-stones were almost impracticable—indeed, entirely so for the short brown legs of Sir Toady Lion. The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z Many maintained that this was impracticable; but Mr. Baldwin demonstrated by actual experience that the reverse was the case. Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives Baldwin Locomotive Works 2012-04-03T02:00:35.800Z Hutchinson considered representation there impracticable, and while conceding supremacy, thought it should be kept well in the background, while the Colonies managed for themselves. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z Scholarship in the harness of apologetics again found its task impracticable. The Making of the New Testament 2012-03-30T02:00:20.917Z It seemed impossible that the quartermaster-general could have kept the troops at work for a week upon an impracticable road, when a good one lay ready at hand. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z But this was found impracticable as a general order. The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z There is nothing new or impracticable in the principle of the proposal. Boy Labour and Apprenticeship 2012-03-30T02:00:18.807Z In towns, parochial limits are practically unknown or ignored, and families, or individuals, attend whatever church or chapel they please, no one preventing them, thus making all exercise of sacerdotal authority impracticable. Letters to the Clergy On The Lord's Prayer and the Church 2012-03-29T02:00:12.080Z It is, however, impracticable for Lepidoptera, Diptera, and most Neuroptera. Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects 2012-03-28T02:00:31.483Z It is found, however, that the country is perfectly impracticable, and that we must take a detour of sixty miles to get there. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z All which being considered, and that you see ’tis morally impracticable for me to wind this round to where I set out——— I begin the chapter over again. The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman 2012-03-28T02:00:26.907Z I may add, that since it is desirable to use very high peripheral speeds, the armature should be of very large diameter in order to avoid impracticable belt speeds. The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting 2012-03-28T02:00:22.660Z As is the manner of our friend, he concludes a letter which was begun with thoughtful wisdom, with a proposal which, if gravely made, will seem to most of us both unpractical and impracticable. Letters to the Clergy On The Lord's Prayer and the Church 2012-03-29T02:00:12.080Z But equal rights destroy one another; nor can there be a right to impossible or impracticable things. Winterslow Essays and Characters Written There 2012-03-27T02:00:25.647Z He therefore rejected the plan as impracticable, and bade the gods devise other means of destruction. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z It is enough they were held impracticable the night before, and as there was no alternative in my uncle Toby’s wardrobe, he sallied forth in the red plush. The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman 2012-03-28T02:00:26.907Z In an ordinary lamp this is impracticable on account of the destruction of the filament, and it has been determined by experience how far it is advisable to push the incandescence. The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting 2012-03-28T02:00:22.660Z Of course they say "We cannot interfere," or "Legislation in these matters is impracticable." Letters to the Clergy On The Lord's Prayer and the Church 2012-03-29T02:00:12.080Z In fact, there is nothing in the sermon which had not been taught by many others a long time before, while there is much that is absurd and impracticable, not to say untrue and unjust. The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets 2012-03-27T02:00:23.077Z These officers kept up a precarious correspondence with him and each other, by means of express-riders, a service dangerous to the last degree and soon to become impracticable. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z Come, Honesty! said I,——seeing it was impracticable to pass betwixt him and the gate——art thou for coming in, or going out? The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman 2012-03-28T02:00:26.907Z It was found impracticable to use any wire much thicker than No. 26 B. and S. gauge on account of the local effects. The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting 2012-03-28T02:00:22.660Z Indeed he was sometimes surprised that his race could be so impracticable. The Homesteader A Novel 2012-03-26T02:00:30.703Z In remarking upon this absurd project, the President, in this able paper, holds the following language: 'To retain the Public Revenue in the Treasury unemployed in any way, is impracticable. Quodlibet 2012-03-26T02:00:29.820Z The borders of the English colonies displayed no such phenomena of mingling races; for here a thorny and impracticable barrier divided the white man from the red. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z Severe or over strict in morals; gloom; as, blue and sour religionists; suiting one who is over strict in morals; inculcating an impracticable, severe, or gloomy mortality; as, blue laws. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z This feature entails a further disadvantage, namely, that small arcs are impracticable. The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting 2012-03-28T02:00:22.660Z Wheels that require to run without noise or jar, and to have uniformity of motion, must be finished in gear-cutting machines, because it is impracticable to cast true wheels. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z From the river, flights of wide steps with spacious landings, gay with flowers and fountains, climb the southern face of the hill, which the best road-maker would find impracticable. When Love Calls 2012-03-22T02:00:36.883Z "Not that I am blaming you, Mr. Clode," she added graciously--indeed, the curate was a great favorite with her, "but in your position you could do nothing with a man so impracticable." The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z The volumes in this group cover such a range of subjects that it is impracticable to make them of uniform size. Insect Stories 2012-03-21T02:00:36.600Z Sheep, in such cases, should be housed; or, where this is impracticable, driven into dense forests. Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. 2012-03-21T02:00:35.167Z It is obvious, then, that it is impracticable to gauge threads from their diameters at the bottom, or root. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z Viewed as a means of carrying four with luggage, it at first sight seemed absolutely impracticable. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z Riding parties were scarcely ever attempted, and a walk was almost out of the question; while dancing and music were things unknown—the first impracticable, the latter no one seemed to have the spirits for. It May Be True, Vol. III (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:14.013Z The Germans soon found that it was impracticable to attempt to capture the fort by a direct frontal attack in daylight. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z The thing was plainly impracticable; our only course was to wait until the next night, and then try the same plan over again. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z It is sometimes impracticable to make a surface as smooth as desirable with a truing plane, because of the direction of the grain of the wood. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z As far as this brigade was concerned, then, the original order to advance was cancelled, it being clearly impracticable for one division to take the offensive against four. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z On the other hand, it is contended, and in a sense rightly contended, that with men as they are, and society as it is, the dictates of absolute morality are impracticable. A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution 2012-03-17T02:01:00.033Z It is sometimes impossible, in the nature of things, to obtain an absolute demonstration of the truth of one or another of these theories without such experiments upon human beings as are impracticable. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z It is impossible for Girolamo to go on as he is now; his debts are increasing every day, and his difficulties will soon be impracticable. The Making of a Saint 2012-03-16T02:00:25.243Z From the wear of the drawing dies in which wire is drawn, it is impracticable, however, to attain absolute correctness of gauge measurement. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z In the event it turned out that the manœuvre was impracticable owing to the insufficiency in numbers of the British force operating east of Ypres. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z The road Bruhl had taken ran for a distance by the riverside, and along the bottom of the gorge; and, difficult by day, was repotted to be impracticable for horses by night. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Complete antisepsis in the surgical sense is, of course, impracticable. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z Finding, after prolonged trial, that it was impracticable to put my hat in my vest pocket, I placed it on the floor, and put both feet in it. Doesticks, What He Says 2012-03-14T02:00:27.940Z A defect in taps which it has been found so far impracticable to eliminate is the alteration of pitch which takes place during the hardening process. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z Without mysticism or fanaticism, aiming at no remote or impracticable ideal, he ever insisted on meeting the problems of life with practical good sense, toleration, and humanity. Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z The other was so racked and warped that repairs were impracticable, the birch bark being in danger of separating from the gunwales at any severe shock. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z The observers of the early outbreaks contributed nothing; the recent outbreaks have taken place under circumstances in which anatomical investigations were impracticable. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z That the new Catalogue is improperly delayed; and that its plan is injudicious, if not impracticable, and therefore that the money spent on its compilation is wasted. On the Supply of Printed Books from the Library to the Reading Room of the British Museum 2012-03-11T03:00:12.127Z Furthermore, it is at times a difficult if not even an impracticable job to set work quite true in this way. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z As a rule, her plans were wild and impracticable schemes, but they were always interesting to listen to. The Dorrance Domain 2012-03-10T03:00:14.767Z Many Circumstances render the Use of them impracticable to particular Persons. Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health 2012-03-10T03:00:11.780Z The same empty requirement of perfection is employed for an opposite thesis—viz. to support the opinion that a code is impossible or impracticable. Hegel's Philosophy of Mind 2012-03-07T03:00:14.327Z The west levers were set in all kinds of erratic and impracticable shapes. Ralph in the Switch Tower 2012-03-02T03:00:11.847Z For wire, however, a gauge having holes instead of notches is sometimes employed, the wire being measured by insertion in the hole, an operation manifestly impracticable in the case of sheet metal. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z The question of detaching a part of the company to make the experiment was debated, but the commander arrived at a settled conviction that such an enterprise was impracticable. North-Pole Voyages 2012-03-01T03:00:27.283Z The Waldgrave looked at me, and slightly shrugged his shoulders; as much as to say that my lady was impracticable. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z At any rate a comprehensive hieroglyphic language for ever completed is impracticable. Hegel's Philosophy of Mind 2012-03-07T03:00:14.327Z We went into all the small coves, but they were so guarded by rocks as to be impracticable. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z Since, however, it is impracticable to measure male threads at the root, it becomes a problem as to the proper size of hole to bore for any given diameter and pitch of thread. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z The practical value of this view is manifest, as it is impracticable to avoid using the same knife, and remove every blighted leaf from the orchard. Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 12, March 22, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside 2012-02-24T03:00:26.570Z The weather and the roads are so bad that the way to the church is almost impracticable; nevertheless all the seats were full last Sunday. Fletcher of Madeley 2012-02-23T03:00:39.877Z He realised that his own person was really the only bond that held his realms together; but he also understood that direct rule was impracticable. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z On the other hand, the remoteness of Pemaquid rendered it impracticable to relieve it when once invested by an enemy. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z The men in Berlin “like the adult deaf generally, were all in favour of a combination of methods, and condemned the pure oral theory as impracticable.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z All describe the landing as extremely difficult, and often quite impracticable, on account of the almost perpetual surf which breaks on the iron-bound coast. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z In such cases some sort of mediation seems desirable, though it is generally impracticable. Fletcher of Madeley 2012-02-23T03:00:39.877Z It is a fact that “figures” are subject to the rules of addition as well as of subtraction, and I wish to show by figures that my ideas are not so impracticable as he imagines. The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years 2012-02-15T03:00:30.577Z I have found it always impracticable to argue with the pilgrims as to the grounds of their belief. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z He saw at a glance that it was impracticable. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z Again, there were several others which I remembered well to have attempted at the time of my previous visit and to have found impracticable. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z They were well-meaning but worldly people, and were disappointed and annoyed at their daughter's distaste for balls and theatres, and at her generally impracticable religious convictions. Fletcher of Madeley 2012-02-23T03:00:39.877Z It was completely impracticable, and a failure, in consequence of its tendency to go on increasing in intensity in the hands of the printer. The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years 2012-02-15T03:00:30.577Z Put over against this impracticable ideal my honest, industrious, wounded brother, who is being destroyed by his love for you. Unfettered A Novel 2012-02-12T03:00:15.143Z Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop Potter, and Mr. Gladstone represent the theological side—that is to say, the impracticable, the supernatural, the unnatural. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:04:02.353Z Is it possible that "high character is impracticable" in this Republic? The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:03:58.623Z He was not a man of impracticable ideals—his mind walked always in the mean—but he was naturally averse from intrigue, from underhand doings, from the playing of double parts. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z Christ seemed to satisfy himself, according to the Testament, with a few statements, some of them exceedingly wise and tender, some utterly impracticable and some intolerant. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:52.627Z To make cheese in London in large quantities and at uncertain intervals has been found to be impracticable, while to set for cream a great bulk of milk is almost equally so. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Such schemes may sound fanciful, and no doubt in their entirety they are impracticable. South America and the War 2012-02-10T03:00:17.163Z Since wintering in the mountains had proved impracticable, our author determined to occupy the long cold months now at hand with the most interesting aborigines of the upper river. Travels in the Interior of North America, Part I, (Being Chapters I-XV of the London Edition, 1843) Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume XXII 2012-02-08T03:00:17.410Z This defence was so complete that Fulton found it impracticable to do anything with his torpedoes. Inventors 2012-02-08T03:00:16.647Z This method is impracticable, the amount produced being so small. New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers 2012-02-05T03:00:10Z It was designed of sufficient width, as was supposed, for the simultaneous passage of boats in opposite directions; but on account of the great velocity of the current this has been found to be impracticable. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Such an arrangement is not unparalleled and does not seem impracticable, since these small states have already entered the war in that capacity. South America and the War 2012-02-10T03:00:17.163Z Many of the provisions of this charter are found healthful and wise in their operation, while many others are incomprehensible or impracticable. The History of Louisville, from the Earliest Settlement till the Year 1852 2012-02-04T03:00:17.917Z For this reason: A Generalissimo in the ordinary and full sense of the term may be impracticable. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z A New Alpine Railway.—A railway from Visp to Zermatt is about to be built, an undertaking that has for a long time been considered impracticable. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z As it was impracticable to accept this offer, they were ready, even at the cost of their lives, to defend their homes and villages, in case the insurgents should undertake to enter these. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 29 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 2012-02-03T03:00:18.817Z If there are any rules that are impracticable they should be cancelled, but until they are their observance by officers and employees should be insisted upon. Railroad Accidents Their Cause and Prevention 2012-02-02T03:04:35.040Z But that policy proved impracticable, and the force of circumstances compelled a forward movement to universal empire. The Roman Empire in the Light of Prophecy The Rise, Progress, and End of the Fourth World-empire 2012-02-01T03:00:10.887Z This proving to be impracticable they buried it at the gallows-foot. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z But, as this desire was impracticable, the next thought was, to gather some of these roses and take them home, that they, too, might, in some measure, share in our pleasure. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z While this was impracticable in the present study, it happened that three pairs of cases were members of a nutrition class, and therefore underwent some hygienic treatment. Adenoids and Diseased Tonsils Their Effect on General Intelligence 2012-01-28T03:00:25.603Z The mouth of Musquodoboit River was also suggested, and a survey of that part of the country ordered, but the distance from Halifax and the danger of the Indians, rendered the scheme impracticable. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z To their great chagrin they found the landing impracticable, and the whole coast in arms. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z Otto tried to help his mother think of a way to free Wiseli, but each plan proposed proved impracticable, if not impossible. Heimatlos Two stories for children, and for those who love children 2012-01-22T03:00:23.673Z This was found to be impracticable, but a hope was held out that the omission might be remedied by another visit to North Wales. Queen Victoria As I Knew Her 2012-01-22T03:00:23.263Z At that establishment the company and Captain Stewart leave all their wagons and carts except one, deeming it impracticable to proceed further with them. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z It is utterly impracticable to associate with or comprehend, in a God of infinite powers and infinite attributes, all or any of these finite human qualities. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z Our modern clergy have so little of this gift, that, with my impracticable ears, it is all dumb show for me. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z Operations on our coast without a base are impracticable, except by very limited numbers for brief periods, purely as diversions. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z This geographical mistake has been so long persisted in that correction becomes impracticable, and we must continue to style the branch the trunk. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z He thought of a number of plans, but rejected them all as impracticable. The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys 2012-01-13T03:00:11.507Z Nearly everything that is said is oversaid, carried to extremes—thus constituting an overwrought, extravagant system of morality, impracticable in its requisitions; as, for example, "Take no thought for the morrow." The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z If it had been found impracticable to have devised models of a more perfect structure, the enlightened friends of liberty would have been obliged to abandon the cause of that species of government as indefensible. The Crisis of Eighteen Hundred and Sixty-One In The Government of The United States. Its Cause, and How it Should be Met 2012-01-12T03:00:13.627Z It was generally impracticable and dangerous for the submarine to wait ahead, submerge, and launch its torpedoes as the convoy passed over it. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z "Very complimentary, I'm sure—but impracticable," said the old lady. The Crux 2012-01-12T03:00:12.630Z Burning the Turkish fleet, he rendered the retreat of the Soldan’s forces impracticable, and secured an advantageous peace. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z They long ago abandoned it as an impracticable duty. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z But his historical works containing those lectures are so well known that it would be as nearly superfluous as it is impracticable to descant upon them here. The Unpopular Review, Number 19 July-December 1918 2012-01-09T03:00:24.167Z The only alternative was to request that the widow would extend to me the kindness which she had just shown to my friend; and this request required an effort which I found almost impracticable. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z This gives rise to many Adventures, and sometimes one makes Acquaintance under a Mask which would be impracticable perhaps, were not such Disguises in Fashion. The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume I Being the Observations He Made in His Late Travels from Prussia thro' Germany, Italy, France, Flanders, Holland, England, &C. in Letters to His Friend. Discovering Not Only the Present State of the Chief Cities and Towns; but the Characters of the Principal Persons at the Several Courts. 2012-01-06T03:00:25.023Z Although I regarded the thing as impracticable I said nothing, probably out of respect for Lincoln's well-known reputation as a boatman. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z In considering this part of the operation, we must bear in mind that, to set the valve, we must move the wheels of the engine, it being impracticable to move the piston itself. Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.?No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures 2012-01-05T03:00:29.743Z But after all, men must die somewhere, some time, and it would be impracticable to transform every death chamber into a mortuary chapel. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z What interest could I possibly have excited in the composed, stately, impracticable Mr Maitland? Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z The heat during the summer months is so great, and the annoyance caused by the mosquitoes, who during those months frequent the forest in millions, is so intolerable, that travelling becomes all but impracticable. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z “Here,” he thought, “is the man; and the evidence, clear and conclusive, and so near this very spot, now scattered in dust and fragments, and the witness who might have clenched the case impracticable!” Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z The hard masses of rubbish thrown out during the last eruption afforded firm footing here, until we got near the sputtering solfataras, when the hot yielding mud made further progress impracticable. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z But the idea of defending Hanover by subsidies was preposterous, absurd, and impracticable. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z Upon the first point he was utterly impracticable. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Circumstances, however, had conspired to render this impracticable. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z All but this latter condition she liked very well; but this was embarrassing, and quite impracticable. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z To shew that this is far from being impracticable, is one of the chief objects of the first course of lectures which I propose to give upon these subjects. A Discourse Being Introductory to his Course of Lectures on Elocution and the English Language (1759) 2012-01-01T03:00:09.283Z There was much that was sublime in him, and more that was impracticable. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z And may not this majority of people be the truly wise and my own notions of the subject simply fanatical and impracticable? Notes of a Son and Brother 2011-12-29T03:00:14.087Z For Germany, however, at least under her present political composition, the foundation of penal colonies oversea seems 88all but entirely impracticable. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z If it was proved impracticable, the route by Sudley’s Ford was necessary and justified the delay. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z We held a long council of war, discussing the possibilities of surreptitious pledging—the unspeakable Jones, playing his blindfold game, had reduced us to pawn—but even these were impracticable. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z But it is not the less true that my situation is impracticable.' Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z In fact, my unlucky burst of generosity had done more to damage my credit, than all the dangerous or impracticable features of my scheme. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z The winding road that leads over the intervening hills begins at this point to be impracticable for wheeled vehicles, although it is possible to advance a few miles farther in country cars. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-04T03:00:31.713Z And now the weather grew very heavy, and the roads, already bad, became soft and impracticable for trains and artillery. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z It would be impossible to arrange the distribution of power in many mills to conform to conditions of safety without reorganizing the whole plant, which would, of course, be impracticable. Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. 2011-12-26T03:00:15.410Z The Hollanders had everything to apprehend from the triumph of the French arms, but their phlegmatic temper, and still more the impracticable nature of their constitution, offered great obstacles to their co-operation. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z Napoleon immediately recognizing the writing, threw it into the flames, saying at the same time, that it was a boyish production full of visionary and impracticable schemes. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z To cut tunnels through hills—to carry mounds across valleys—to build aqueducts over navigable rivers—were regarded then as wild and impracticable conceptions. Knowledge is Power: A View of the Productive Forces of Modern Society and the Results of Labor, Capital and Skill. 2011-12-24T03:08:00.833Z As a consequence they eventually abandon the path of perfection, judging it impracticable because they have attempted to walk in it bound with fetters. Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears 2011-12-22T03:00:27.660Z E. S. T. We fully agree in the propriety of the suggestion so kindly made by our correspondent, and should be glad to see it carried out—but we fear it is quite impracticable. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 93, August 9, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2011-12-20T03:00:34.177Z Whatever William may have been, Thomas was impracticable, and no one seems to have succeeded in working amicably with him. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z Freeling poured out all the old objections, and proceeded to contend, as he had contended three years before, that the project was impracticable. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z Some of the early experiments failed, and it was feared the new method would prove impracticable. The Romance of Industry and Invention 2011-12-19T03:00:43.870Z The literal and exact fulfilment of the evangelical precept is often found impracticable. Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears 2011-12-22T03:00:27.660Z Disarmament or the limitation of armaments is impracticable without the consent of all the great powers. Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace 2011-12-14T03:00:16.577Z Roos, while admitting that this showed a considerable advance over my salmon-label suggestion of the morning, said that there were a number of limiting considerations which would render it impracticable. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z There is one condition he exacts, however, which we think impracticable. Calvinistic Controversy Embracing a Sermon on Predestination and Election and Several Numbers, Formally Published in the Christian Advocate and Journal. 2011-12-08T03:00:27.177Z But one word, Zina: if I had really thought of the union you suggest, why would you consider it so impracticable and absurd? Uncle's dream; And The Permanent Husband 2011-12-08T03:00:25.597Z Plan after plan flashed across my mind, only to be dismissed as impracticable, till, with the faintest ray of hope, I lighted on a scheme that might serve my purpose. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Those conditions alone are sufficient to render impracticable any plan for a reserve composed of soldiers who have served out their term of enlistment. Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace 2011-12-14T03:00:16.577Z None ever doubted his capacity or his conscientiousness, but he was generally deemed impracticable and disagreeable. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z We then have the reason—because there is one impracticable condition. Calvinistic Controversy Embracing a Sermon on Predestination and Election and Several Numbers, Formally Published in the Christian Advocate and Journal. 2011-12-08T03:00:27.177Z A very short trial proved this was impracticable. The Leaven in a Great City 2011-12-05T03:00:48.150Z But this course would be impracticable with the winds prevailing at this time of the year, hence the importance of the newly erected pole. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z They would make it impracticable to ever successfully carry out any plan for useful constructive labor by enlisted men in the military service. Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace 2011-12-14T03:00:16.577Z Their haunts and habits not being studied, their pursuit is regarded as impracticable. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z He had gone outside to see if it really was impracticable to pursue the search. The Heath Hover Mystery 2011-12-01T03:00:22.357Z Then the Professor gave expression to his feelings in these words: 'An impracticable person.' A Second Coming 2011-11-29T03:00:16.693Z But after some years of uncertainty and heavy expense the project was abandoned as impracticable. Stories of the Badger State 2011-11-27T03:00:12.687Z The frequency of Mrs. Dodge's travel evidently made it impracticable for her to use different aliases. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z In face of what human nature is, it appears impracticable. Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value A Rational And Pyschological Study 2011-11-25T03:00:15.820Z There was an air of impracticable independence in his attitude, and in the distant dignity of his salutation that disconcerted her a little. A Mere Chance, Vol. 3 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:45.990Z Her mother had never shown herself so impracticable. A Mere Chance, Vol. 2 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:45.597Z It is impracticable in one brief chapter to do more than mention a few of the most brilliant achievements of the Badger troops. Stories of the Badger State 2011-11-27T03:00:12.687Z A more pessimistic priest never trumpeted round the walls of a more impracticable Jericho. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z On the mission side the ground was so broken, and the ascent so precipitous, that for all ordinary usage the pass was impracticable. White Fire 2011-11-21T03:00:15.067Z On and on, she drove her tired mind; inventing schemes more and more impracticable. Out of the Air 2011-11-21T03:00:14.460Z I agree —— you that the plan is impracticable. Business English A Practice Book 2011-11-19T03:00:25.507Z The pass, as one, had vanished! and we found ourselves cut off from the Furggengletscher by a small but precipitous wall of rock;—the glacier had shrunk so much that descent was impracticable. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z If there were things others found impracticable, he would at once set to work and attempt them. Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young 2011-11-17T03:00:36.810Z “Well, tonight my lord will attempt to leave the city, but he will find it impracticable,” remarked the detective, dryly. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z It was impracticable to draw all the birds to the same scale but all those on the same page are so figured. Color Key to North American Birds with bibiographical appendix 2011-11-15T03:00:21.677Z The exact measurement of the geographical changes hitherto thus effected is, as I have hinted, impracticable, and we possess, in relation to them, the means of only qualitative, not quantitative analysis. Man and Nature or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action 2011-11-11T03:00:34.027Z The southern one was hacked and split into the wildest forms; and the northern one was not less cleft and impracticable, and offered the droll piece of rock-carving which is represented upon page 211. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z Another official contented himself with the statement that the problem of transportation involved rendered the project impracticable. More Portmanteau Plays 2011-11-11T03:00:27.887Z The intention to rescue Dorothy may be construed under the conditions surrounding her as commendable, but in one so young and fair, it would appear hair-brained, impracticable and, worst of all, dangerously indiscreet. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z The scheme for a Braganza monarch at once became unpopular and impracticable. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z He did not obstinately adhere to things impracticable. Homes of American Statesmen With Anecdotical, Personal, and Descriptive Sketches 2011-11-04T02:00:19.293Z But the part of this glacier which intervened between his route and Almer’s rocks was, in the most complete sense of the word, impracticable. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z Only three plays were produced, however, before Mr. Palmer decided against the scheme as impracticable. More Portmanteau Plays 2011-11-11T03:00:27.887Z I am informed, and believe, that a loan from individuals in France is impracticable. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. 2011-11-03T02:00:18.037Z The battle of Riachuelo threw Paraguay on the defensive and made Lopez's great plan of carrying the war to the Uruguay impracticable. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z The execution of this plan was easy for one as thin as d'Harcourt, but was impracticable to a person with an abdomen like Pignana. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z We then studied the northern face of our intended peak, and finally arrived at the conclusion that it was “relatively” impracticable. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z The Secretary of State is required to give notice to Mr Assange unless it is impracticable to do so. Why Julian Assange Might Be Better Off In Sweden 2011-11-02T11:25:48Z The instructions were found to be absolutely 65 impracticable. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. 2011-11-03T02:00:18.037Z Naturally, this system proved impracticable and only opened another road to evasion. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z It admitted the passage of troops at but few points, and was entirely impracticable for cavalry or artillery, except by a single mule-path. 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 The rocks happened to be impracticable just at this corner, so nothing could be done except make the steps afresh. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z But the thing was impracticable: the new turban was composed of crimson satin and gold lace, hers of pieces of muslin and gauze. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z Lest he should do so now, and an unseemly squabble ensue, Mrs. Liddon interposed with the remark that it was useless to discuss what was impracticable, and begged her daughter to come to business. A Humble Enterprise 2011-10-29T02:00:12.483Z The outcome was, that though a new code of laws was promulgated by the impracticable Spanish king, which forbade any further enslavement of the aborigines, its provisions were largely disregarded. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z No impracticable boy, whether he be of the country or of the city, can excel the correctly rigged, careful Angler. The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout an anthological volume of trout fishing, trout histories, trout lore, trout resorts, and trout tackle 2011-10-28T02:00:26.687Z These gentlemen, without guides, endeavoured to storm the citadel by attacking its eastern face34—that to which reference was just now made as a smooth, impracticable cliff. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z Then he formed all sorts of impracticable schemes for getting the paper into his possession, or Tracy out of the way. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z If thou aid and defend us, no enemy is invincible, no achievement is impracticable. Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses 2011-10-20T02:00:26.230Z After full consideration of the question, I must say that I have finally dismissed it from my mind as utterly impracticable. England, Canada and the Great War 2011-10-20T02:00:21.577Z To the outside observer, that may seem foolishly utopian — and impracticable on a larger scale — but it's a sign of the deep political commitments of many of the protesters gathering under Occupy Wall Street's banner. Why You Shouldn't Compare Occupy Wall Street to the Tea Party 2011-10-18T10:00:00Z To double its inclination would be to make it impracticable. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z "The feat is impracticable, impossible, and only a madman would think of trying to descend into such a depth of space." Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z He would not abandon his project, but he could have borne anything that made it impracticable with equanimity. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z I must say that I consider it would be very difficult, if not absolutely impracticable, to have questions of war or peace dealt with by way of "Referendum." England, Canada and the Great War 2011-10-20T02:00:21.577Z And thus it is impracticable, if not impossible, to consider the international Jew without laying the foundations broadly upon Jewish character and psychology. The International Jew The World's Foremost Problem 2011-10-16T02:00:19.257Z After examining this obstacle for a moment, the pursuivant was convinced that any attempt to move it would be impracticable, and muttering a deep execration, he gave the word to return. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z In the meantime the Iroquois had abandoned their villages, and as pursuit was impracticable the army commenced its return march on the 10th of August. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z For this there are many reasons, of which perhaps the most important are the lack of apparatus and the impracticable character of the prescribed programme of studies. Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada 2011-10-14T02:00:23.300Z He learned that the king had described him as "impracticable"; with bitterness of soul he saw prelates of inferior rank and ability promoted over his head. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z Finding this scheme impracticable he recommended Otho, and Philip being murdered, the papal policy succeeded. Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues 2011-10-12T02:00:43.383Z Nerved by desperation, Catesby, who was sufficiently well acquainted with the locality to know whither he was shaping his course, determined to hazard a descent, which, under calmer circumstances, he would have deemed wholly impracticable. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z It resolved that the constitution of 1793 was impracticable and proceeded to frame Constitution of the year III. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z The Enemy finding their attempt of marching thro' the Jersies to this City impracticable, have retreated to Staten Island seemingly discontented and dispirited and quite at a loss what step next to pursue. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z Cy pres, sē prā, in the law of charitable trusts in England, the principle of applying the money to some object as near as possible to the one specified, when this has become impracticable. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z The loss of our squadron, however, immediately rendered all these important operations impracticable. Some Account of the Public Life of the Late Lieutenant-General Sir George Prevost, Bart. Particularly of his Services in the Canadas, including a reply to the strictures on his Military Character, Contained in an Article in The Quareterly Review 2011-10-11T02:01:07.053Z On hearing this announcement, Catesby saw at once that if he did not effect his escape immediately, it would be impracticable. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z The former, with their empirical knowledge of war, merely thought it impracticable with the available means, but the latter have condemned it root and branch as “an operation on exterior lines.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Logs are now driven down streams whose navigation for such purposes was formerly regarded as impracticable—some from their diminutive size, and others from their wild, craggy channel. Forest Life and Forest Trees: comprising winter camp-life among the loggers, and wild-wood adventure. with Descriptions of lumbering operations on the various rivers of Maine and New Brunswick 2011-10-11T02:01:03.847Z These routes are dismissed as impracticable on account of the altitude of the divide. The Panama Canal and its Makers 2011-10-10T02:00:22.307Z A new and hitherto unexpected danger had threatened the British and French battleships—a danger against which ordinary mine-sweeping was impracticable. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z In truth, he was so impracticable, and at the same time so evidently insignificant, and so totally uninteresting, that his fellow-passengers tacitly conveyed him to Coventry; and in Coventry he seemed perfectly satisfied to dwell. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z The Constitution of 1791 was impracticable and did not last a year. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z The shores of the lake were so swampy that it was deemed impracticable to perform the route around it, and it was finally determined to make an effort to cross upon the ice. Forest Life and Forest Trees: comprising winter camp-life among the loggers, and wild-wood adventure. with Descriptions of lumbering operations on the various rivers of Maine and New Brunswick 2011-10-11T02:01:03.847Z The first was the impracticable nature of the instrument they were possessed of for cleaning. Fern Vale (Volume 3) or the Queensland Squatter 2011-09-30T02:00:17.137Z These arguments had so much effect, that Edwin promised his sister to make no farther clandestine attempts to see her friend, till all other means were rendered impracticable. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z It is, moreover, incapable of expansion, for it is bounded on all sides either by sea or mountain ranges, or by vast and impracticable deserts. Sermons 2011-09-26T02:00:27.830Z Most men so utterly immersed in details would be very impracticable to deal with. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" 2011-09-26T02:00:25.313Z There is no main gully to adhere to, and the cliffs are less impracticable than they look. Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II Wales and Ireland 2011-09-23T02:00:23.653Z As for his family, they were a flabby and somewhat sensual lot, with the exception of Lucien, who was sufficiently capable to be hopelessly impracticable. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z If this scheme should prove impracticable, then I can see only one solution: Acknowledge yourselves as disciples of Him who went forth from your midst. Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch Two Stories of Jewish Life 2011-09-15T02:00:12.970Z Laid down in a firm voice and fully approved by the councilmen, Joan's project aroused the most violent objections on the part of the captains; they declared it to be as hazardous as impracticable. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z We saw a dreadful Passage before our Eyes, which seem'd to us impracticable. The Travels and Adventures of James Massey 2011-09-13T02:00:31.293Z For most of their length, however, these cliffs are quite impracticable. Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II Wales and Ireland 2011-09-23T02:00:23.653Z The latter, however, had recently been heavily mulcted in other valueless discoveries, and refers Fulton to the savants of the Institute, who report it chimerical and impracticable. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z Many were perfectly impracticable persons who knew neither why exactly they had come together, nor where exactly they would like to go. Contemporary Socialism 2011-09-10T02:00:28.673Z The last of these methods is, for obvious reasons, impracticable in the Northwest, and so needs no further comment. Motor Truck Logging Methods Engineering Experiment Station Series, Bulletin No. 12 2011-09-10T02:00:27.273Z It is not needful to lay down extravagant, impracticable restrictions, by insisting either that we should limit our society to religious men, or our conversation to religious subjects. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z The broad division was found impracticable by a party of four on September 4, 1891, the large smooth rocks at the top being very wet. Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II Wales and Ireland 2011-09-23T02:00:23.653Z I had not thought of the rule for many years past, and had always considered the formation of a society on the rule as an impracticable project. Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith 2011-09-09T02:00:59.237Z Absolute accuracy is impossible in any system, and to attempt to separate all the human race has done from what nature originally provided would be as absurd as impracticable. Contemporary Socialism 2011-09-10T02:00:28.673Z He would have followed the more southern route, and endeavour to find out the whereabouts of his fellows, but such a proceeding would have been absurdly impracticable. Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy 2011-09-08T02:00:23.340Z I would fain have begun at the beginning, and read the lot—but that was impracticable. The Domestic Cat 2011-09-08T02:00:21.853Z You see, you and I started out with wholly impracticable and ridiculous ideas. Music-Study in Germany from the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay 2011-09-07T02:00:17.597Z At length came the grand conspirator, he who set his seal to the deceit, rendered the discovery of Roche's error impracticable, and assured its result. Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith 2011-09-09T02:00:59.237Z Is it doing him any injustice to infer that he had never been able to arrive at a plan that satisfied his own mind as to its being neither arbitrary nor impracticable? Contemporary Socialism 2011-09-10T02:00:28.673Z This was a sore point with the Colonel, who was known since his marriage to have swallowed up a considerable portion of his small income patenting farming implements that were impracticable. Those Dale Girls 2011-09-05T02:00:18.917Z The little settlement was so far from Montreal—one hundred and twenty miles—that it was at first impracticable to give it the benefit of the postal service. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z At first she had thought of writing and forbidding him ever to come to the Art School again, but had subsequently rejected this plan as impracticable; what reason had she to offer? The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z Second: Because it is impracticable, unjust, and detrimental to development and ennoblement of the human race, which is the manifest object of human creation. Why I am opposed to socialism 2011-08-30T02:00:37.547Z It is socialistic not because it is impracticable, but because it is unjust. Contemporary Socialism 2011-09-10T02:00:28.673Z These, thinking to conduct them by the most secure route, led them by a steep and rocky pass, difficult for the foot soldiers, but almost impracticable to the cavalry. The Moors in Spain 2011-08-29T02:01:09.183Z The colonial governments were in favour of separate establishments, but Mackenzie was of Stayner's opinion that such would be impracticable. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z Unfortunately, too, it was under conditions which made it impracticable to relieve his feelings in a swear-fest. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z I am opposed to Socialism because I believe that Socialism is an impracticable form of governmental administration, and therefore must, if it should ever come to power, fail as a system of government. Why I am opposed to socialism 2011-08-30T02:00:37.547Z Epistolary communication by hand was rendered impracticable, on the part of the baronet, by the removal of the Dovecot household to town. Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:34.720Z The individualism showed its most impracticable angularity when you tried to force it into a cooperative, well-disciplined scheme like our escape from England. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z The land between the mountains is probably intersected by rugged defiles, by swamps and by deep and impracticable gullies. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z "Because he is a wild, impracticable boy," said Scales, throwing away his caution. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z I am in favor of Socialism in so far as it contains many good ideals, and am against it in so far as the methods of obtaining those ideals are non-existent, indefinite or impracticable. Why I am opposed to socialism 2011-08-30T02:00:37.547Z When this is impracticable, they may be spread between the folds of soft and thick towels and rolled up. Sea-Weeds, Shells and Fossils 2011-08-20T02:00:11.557Z There were therefore those who were dissatisfied, and who said that these commands were impracticable, and a few even went the length of riding away from the laager, as I have already noted. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z It had been the original intention that Kingsnorth should take the launch over for Collingwood, but, as the time slipped by, and the typhoon season was at hand this idea was deemed impracticable. The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z Repeatedly the thought of such a union emerges from his correspondence only to be dismissed as impracticable. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z Our distance made it impracticable for us to attend her, but you have supplied all. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z But I quickly ascertained, that such a theory was impracticable. Papers from Overlook-House 2011-08-07T02:00:08.643Z The front shutters were impracticable in such a place as Meakin Street; but the alleys in the rear were a perfect approach. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z These are used in the "dubs" when spearing by wading is impracticable. The Confessions of a Poacher 2011-08-05T02:00:44.470Z A union of the colonies, under existing conditions, was, he thought, impracticable. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z To go round it was impracticable, from the obstruction of the underbrush; to step over it was impossible, on account of his lameness. Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou 2011-08-04T02:00:22.900Z "My dear Friend:— "I have been wishing this whole week to find time to write you, but it has been wholly impracticable. Memoir of Mary L. Ware, Wife of Henry Ware, Jr. 2011-08-02T02:00:25.157Z He was fearless and conscientious, unwise and impracticable. The English Church in the Middle Ages 2011-08-01T02:00:14.773Z This method is impracticable now, as the modern method of reaping leaves the brittle stubble as bare as the squire's lawn. The Confessions of a Poacher 2011-08-05T02:00:44.470Z Such an Act, he declared, was unnecessary, impracticable, impolitic and unjust. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z It was never regarded or represented by him as more than the "second-best" thing to be done in a case where the actual best had been rendered impracticable by circumstances beyond his own control. William the Third 2011-07-31T02:00:12.077Z He decided later on that his move was impracticable, that more lives should not be spent in futile effort. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z A defile almost impracticable for foot-passengers, enclosed by rugged rocks, where the goatherds can barely descend with their flocks. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z To incorporate a stipulation on this subject into a treaty was, regarding the antecedents of the question, impracticable. The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 2011-07-27T02:00:32.830Z It is to place the country in that state in which its government is utterly impracticable except by means of an overawing military force.” The Issue The Case for Sinn Fein 2011-07-26T02:00:19.407Z The hearer could carry these sentences away, and would ponder on them all the more, because in their literal sense they are startling and impracticable as rules of conduct. Pastor Pastorum 2011-07-25T02:00:14.597Z But at that time the thing was impracticable. Crying for the Light, Vol. 1 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:10.740Z One of these works commanded the bridge, which rendered our crossing the Tormes here impracticable. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z It being impracticable to carry steam or the steam engine to the bottom of the mine for work there, compressed air is there employed, which is compressed by a steam engine up at the mouth. Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z Both these contrivances were of the utmost value,—indeed, without them electric telegraphy would be impracticable,—and are still in use. Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science 2011-07-19T02:00:21.280Z As a college grows, the old ways of bringing about acquaintance between officers and students become impracticable. The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education 2011-07-19T02:00:17.220Z Stated coldly and in detail they are, of course, impracticable. Knut Hamsun 2011-07-18T02:00:21.927Z “The poets pour us wine,” and as they pour we demand the impracticable feat of producing for us wine that shall be sweet, yet strong and pure. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z But it is plainly impracticable to level up after this rigid fashion,—to translate in this mechanical way. The Revision Revised 2011-07-15T02:00:18.897Z We were anxious to leave for Boston by a late train to-night but I find it impracticable to do so. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z Her spirit failed her; she hardly knew what an impracticable thing she was asking, how uselessly she was clinging, in her horror of friendlessness. Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z The Rajah was the spur of every noble work, and the Wuzeer the curb to every rash or impracticable project. Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India 2011-07-12T02:00:31.917Z The second night, when he came as arranged, he said the plan was impracticable,—he dare not risk the venture for her sake. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z Mrs. B. Such an experiment has been repeatedly attempted, but never with success; and it is now considered as totally impracticable. Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained 2011-07-12T02:00:28.027Z The river is full of impracticable falls, some of them twenty or thirty feet high, but between these places there are splendid rapids, and the excitement of running them is delightfully fascinating. Three in Norway by Two of Them 2011-07-10T02:00:15.900Z It is impracticable here to give at length the grounds upon which it is believed that Francis Bacon was the author of these two books. The Mystery of Francis Bacon 2011-07-09T02:00:14.663Z Police protection is a mockery; they have no "Launceston Mac" to regulate them, and the road is impracticable for wheels—well-nigh impassable, indeed.' Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z From this spot a ditch-like road, almost impracticable for carriages, strikes off among the mountains, “Through tangled forests, and through dang’rous ways,” carried upon precipices impendent over the brawling torrent of the Hondy. A Tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire 2011-07-08T02:00:18.387Z The duties imposed by recent acts of parliament would be burdensome and grievous, and from the scarcity of specie the payment of them would be impracticable. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z Of course, it was a great dream of the fathers, but it has proved to be as impracticable as a good many other rainbow visions. Teaching the Child Patriotism 2011-07-03T02:00:11.747Z It was, however, on account of the steepness of the land, an impracticable place for collecting. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z This is not so impracticable as at first sight may appear. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z They dismissed me as impracticable, and made me Garde de Chasse; and they were right, too. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z Quard wasn't the sort to be content at arm's-length: he must either come closer or go farther away, and might be depended upon not to adopt the latter course until the former had proved impracticable. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z It would be impracticable in this introduction to give a full account of the structure of the Spongillid�, which in some respects is still imperfectly known. Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa 2011-06-25T02:00:17.833Z We found the jungle near the houses quite impracticable, both from its tangled nature and the steepness of the ground it covered. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z But the nature of their soil, and of their rocks, would be enough to render them almost impracticable for European armies, even were they not covered with impenetrable forests. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z To retreat was impracticable, for someone, he knew, was on deck in the immediate vicinity of the companion. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z It is entirely impracticable for any railroad company to keep on hand at all times a supply of cars of all lengths in order to meet exactly the requirements of the Department officials. The Mail Pay on the Burlington Railroad 2011-06-21T02:00:28.507Z Round the four walls and encroaching upon the cramped floor for dancing, tables were so closely ranked that passage between them was generally impracticable. Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z To observe these extremes by means of the ordinary thermometer would be impracticable, from the constant watchfulness which would be necessary. A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments Explanatory of Their Scientific Principles, Method of Construction, and Practical Utility 2011-06-19T02:00:15.717Z The former of these routes, travelled over by Alexander Burnes, seems to us totally impracticable. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z Gottfried thinks it very difficult, but by no means impracticable in time. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z In many places it will be found impracticable to give an entire evening to the study of these lessons. Studies in Old Testament History 2011-06-17T02:00:16.420Z It was evident that the majority of the people, whatever were their sentiments, knew that it was impracticable to attempt to govern the Islands from such a distance. Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning 2011-06-16T02:00:15.297Z My heaviest burden is the consciousness that this is impracticable. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z This entrance he told us is very dangerous in stormy weather, and often impracticable even when the wind is but moderately fresh. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z I had got no money, but it only troubled me so far as perhaps it might make it impracticable to get on board. Missing Friends Being the Adventures of a Danish Emigrant in Queensland (1871-1880) 2011-06-15T02:00:22.810Z Let it not be said the treasures of the country are poured forth in vain by an united and willing people; that our enemies are become invulnerable; and every blow our Ministers meditate impracticable. The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress 2011-06-15T02:00:20.920Z The concluding portion is rather obscure; in fact, it has been found quite impracticable to trace its meaning. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z A. I think the supposition impracticable, that the stamps should be so protected as that every one might have them. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 1 of 2] With His Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical 2011-06-08T02:00:20.907Z The navigation of the Volga, appears by the sailors' accounts, to be growing more difficult every year; some parts of the river are already impracticable for boats of a certain draught. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z Because the Government has come to the conclusion that it would be unwise, impolitic, and impracticable; our tribunals would be inadequate in the administration of the laws. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z It is the dream of a good citizen, and, like a dream, the scenes scattered and unconnected are broken into by chimerical forms and impracticable achievements. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z She was obliged to endure the want of some indulgences, but she reserved to herself the liberty of complaining, and to subdue this spirit in her was found utterly impracticable. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z Hundreds of references are available and obviously it is impracticable to include such a list. Visual Illusions Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications 2011-06-02T02:00:25.247Z This had been rendered, by some fatal chance or by the precautions of her foe, impracticable. Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z What is there in my nature that prompts me, when I am trying to act honestly and nobly, to be impracticable and perverse? Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography 2011-06-02T02:00:21.050Z Such have been the impracticable efforts to paint the voice to the eye, or to chain by syllables airy sounds. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z The other condition—that of immediate removal from the house—seemed at first sight impracticable. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z Many suggestions pertaining to the modification of the superstructure have been made, but these are generally impracticable. Visual Illusions Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications 2011-06-02T02:00:25.247Z Our equipment, for the same reason, during the early days of the war was most impracticable. Average Americans 2011-06-02T02:00:20.387Z This scheme, so romantic and impracticable as it at first seemed, appeared to Helena in the most plausible colours. Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:19.953Z After reading these verses, Professor Newman wrote as follows:— 'In various attempts at compromise—such as conceding the scriptural fallibility in human science but maintaining its spiritual perfection—I always found the division impracticable. The Bible: what it is 2011-05-31T02:00:29.687Z He selected what proved to be an impracticable route, and was forced to return without reaching the summit. Among the Canadian Alps 2011-05-30T02:00:16.600Z As a matter of fact it would have been exceedingly impracticable to have divided a show and, so far as my knowledge goes this was never done. Sawdust & Spangles Stories & Secrets of the Circus 2011-05-27T02:00:18.113Z In certain types of fighting, those in which our army had been principally engaged, this may have been best, but for the work in Europe, it was absolutely impracticable. Average Americans 2011-06-02T02:00:20.387Z This was an opinion, his reasons for which he was at liberty to state to her; at least it was justifiable in refusing to subject himself to loathsome and impracticable obligations. Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:19.953Z Equally without hesitation my mother said the idea was quite impracticable. My Little Sister 2011-05-27T02:00:14.023Z Some things intended will have become impracticable; others, which originally seemed impossible, become feasible. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z On the fall of Richmond, and the surrender of Lee, this any-how impracticable scheme was necessarily abandoned. The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt 2011-05-24T02:00:12.183Z Furthermore, bacon has to be cooked, and this again is often impracticable. Average Americans 2011-06-02T02:00:20.387Z It was thought that the use of horses for teams was impracticable. Dr. John McLoughlin, the Father of Oregon 2011-05-20T02:00:38.647Z "But is there nothing to be done?" again asked Margaret, whilst several most impracticable plans passed quickly through her mind, all having for their object the removal of this serious obstacle to her enjoyment. Amy Herbert 2011-05-20T02:00:31.467Z If they had failed in this they would, at any rate, have readily learnt that their undertaking was impracticable, and that its further prosecution must certainly result in a catastrophe. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z "I see; you thought of keeping it quiet in the family; very amiable, but impracticable." Daisy Burns (Volume 2) 2011-05-20T02:00:30.427Z Others could have done the same thing much better, if they would: But they thought it either impracticable, or improper. The Preface to the Aeneis of Virgil (1718) 2011-05-19T02:00:05.527Z They feel themselves helplessly conducted through a world situated beyond the confines of their normal consciousness, and in this strange world everything that comes to pass appears at first extremely impracticable and unreal. Prophets of Dissent : Essays on Maeterlinck, Strindberg, Nietzsche and Tolstoy 2011-05-17T02:00:20.900Z Plan after plan flashed through his brain, only to be put aside as impracticable. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z Mark took his departure soon after that; he set out for camp, revolving in his mind all sorts of impracticable schemes for outwitting the first classmen that night. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Both of these movements, which at first seemed to so many intelligent persons to be strange and impracticable fancies, are among the greatest proofs of the deeper and wiser humanity of the age. From the Easy Chair, series 3 2011-05-14T02:00:12.237Z The upper rapid was so filled with rocks that Crusatte, the principal waterman, thought it impracticable, so a portage of four miles was made over the route followed by the Indians. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z The administrative action of the delegate was confined to impracticable decrees and a few appointments. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Had he proposed to the good shepherd, however, a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, it would not have seemed more impracticable. Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance 2011-05-07T02:00:29.347Z Is that sacred trust to be jeopardized by untried, impracticable, uncalled for innovations upon the institutions of Government sufficing for the Fathers of the Country, and providing for its splendid development thus far? Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress at Saint Paul, September 5-8, 1910 2011-05-07T02:00:26.100Z Second—Before granting the order the Judge must examine the person himself, or if that be impracticable, cause him to be examined by an impartial person. Medical experts: Investigation of Insanity by Juries 2011-05-07T02:00:24.990Z Finally it became necessary to abandon their mountain howitzer at an impracticable ca�on that led into a valley which Fr�mont at first erroneously supposed to be to the westward of the Sierra Nevada. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z From the end of November, these boisterous and contradictory orders, these accumulations of impracticable decrees, these powers given and taken back, clearly proved that only a sham resistance was meant. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z However, they were often “impracticable” because of the telegraph wires that prevented them from getting sufficiently close. Fire Safety: Sending a Lifeline From 1885 2011-05-06T16:45:00.260Z It is because of a departure from these two essential elements in the consideration of Conservation, that an unsound, unjust, and impracticable policy has been advanced in this country. Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress at Saint Paul, September 5-8, 1910 2011-05-07T02:00:26.100Z When it became impracticable to retain him longer in that institution he was brought to San Jose. Medical experts: Investigation of Insanity by Juries 2011-05-07T02:00:24.990Z This statute authorizes the use of federal troops in a state where ever it is impracticable to enforce the laws of the United States within such states by the ordinary judicial proceedings. The Pullman Boycott A Complete History of the R.R. Strike 2011-05-02T02:00:15.510Z The truth was, he attempted what was altogether impracticable. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z To deride the demand for decency is to concede that anything but indecency is impracticable. From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z She was, unfortunately, very unpractical, and rather impracticable; but he hoped that, when her grief calmed down, she would listen to reason and take advice. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 2 2011-04-26T02:00:28.200Z The friends of the colonists did not know precisely where Croatan lay; and though Guy urged an immediate exploration, the rest thought it impracticable. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z Commissioner Wright: "What would you suggest as the next best thing if government ownership proved impracticable?" The Pullman Boycott A Complete History of the R.R. Strike 2011-05-02T02:00:15.510Z His best friends tried to make him desist from what the world had proved to be an impracticable thing. Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous 2011-04-26T02:00:23.677Z T is remarkable that what is called the practical sense of Christendom virtually rejects the Christian ideals as impracticable. From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z If the Anti-Federal party had been accused of cherishing morbid and impracticable ideas on the subject of a general government, the charge would have come nearer the truth. Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States 2011-04-24T02:00:09.423Z But this individual, impracticable man—so like many other men who, in dissimilar circumstances, conceive themselves to be prodigiously practical—was bent upon an idea. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z He was opposed to the government ownership of railroads and also thought arbitration impracticable. The Pullman Boycott A Complete History of the R.R. Strike 2011-05-02T02:00:15.510Z He had several interviews with the Italian patriot, and persuaded him of the impracticable nature of his plan, thereby obtaining for the government leisure to devise a more reasonable scheme. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z Yet is there anything more certain than that the Christendom which actually rejects the Christian ideals and principles as impracticable, denounces most savagely those who practically illustrate them, even if they theoretically reject them? From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z Right and left, behind and before, below and above, egress appeared impracticable. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z Richard is close and somewhat impracticable; but as you seem an adept in winning, you may soften down his ruggedness sooner than we expect. Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z Were they at liberty to judge whether commands were morally right or not, before they yielded obedience, it would be totally impracticable for nations to prosecute war. War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ 2011-04-18T02:00:09.590Z It is even impracticable to determine from this year's law-making what next year's will be like. Congressional Government A Study in American Politics 2011-04-15T02:00:18.863Z The Inquisition, the fierceness of sects, the religious wars, offensive wars of any kind, are possible only among Christians who hold Christianity to be impracticable. From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z If all this be impracticable, difficult, or impossible, get Dycer to buy me the smallest, roughest, most shelty, 'Princely' pony that can be had. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z They made her feel softer to him—such a lad, too—and motherless—and yet so hard and impracticable—mannish, indeed!' Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z Hitherto the discussion of spirit has been considered impracticable by scientific methods, and theology and metaphysics have occupied the field. Studies in the Out-Lying Fields of Psychic Science 2011-04-14T02:00:40.453Z It would be impracticable to work up his schemes in the broad field of the whole House, but in the membership of a Committee he finds manageable numbers. Congressional Government A Study in American Politics 2011-04-15T02:00:18.863Z This I felt to be impracticable in my present house. By Wit of Woman 2011-04-13T02:00:13.247Z In 1809, the Edinburgh Review said of the Contrat Social that "it contains some deep observations, and many brilliant and elevated thoughts, along with a good deal, we admit, of impracticable and very questionable theory." Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z |
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