| 单词 | inadvertence |
| 例句 | But we may easily be doing so now by inadvertence, for many chemicals, like radiation, bring about gene mutations. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z But in her case, the hiding was done entirely through inadvertence. Ophelia DeVore-Mitchell, 91, Dies; Redefined Beauty 2014-03-13T05:15:42Z “Do we know that his failure to comply beyond reasonable doubt wasn’t the result of accident, inadvertence or mistake?” he said. Jury weighs case of Trump White House adviser Navarro’s failure to cooperate with Jan. 6 committee 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z If that is the case, then that inadvertence is the only thing that is the same in the two cases. Once upon a time, in the Land of Classified Documents … 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z “As noted, willful violations are not common. When an ATF inspection reveals that regulatory violations are the result of inadvertence or administrative mistakes, and are not recurring or threatening to public safety,” the website says. GOP congressman says ATF revoking more gun dealers’ licenses under Biden 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z “What we would like to do, and we have tried in the past, is to enlist China in discussions about what we would do if we faced some sort of accident or inadvertence,” he said. White House official: China engaged in ‘dramatic’ military buildup 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Coy’s handling of the shooting “is not a ‘rookie’ mistake as a result of negligence or inadvertence,” Quinlan said in his recommendation that the 17-year veteran be fired. Police observed no threats from Andre Hill before shooting 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z “It also could have created the appearance of favoritism. By intention or inadvertence, our office must never allow even that appearance.” Reeling from DWP scandal, L.A. City Atty. Feuer tightens oversight of outside contracts 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Keeping track of who owed what and determining whether lapses in premium payments were due to inadvertence or willful noncompliance would be a major challenge. Medicare for America: A health care plan worth a closer look 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z “The number of cases where exculpatory information has been withheld is rare. It’s the exception rather than the rule. It’s more of an inadvertence rather than attempt to hide something.” For years, L.A. prosecutors failed to disclose misconduct by police witnesses. Now the D.A.'s office is trying to change that 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z “Failure to disclose the information underlying the court’s mistrial order was due, in a few instances, to simple inadvertence, but in the overwhelming majority of instances to a good-faith,” they said. Charges Against Bundys in Ranch Standoff Case Are Dismissed 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z The Vietnam War debacle, in other words, arose from inadvertence and folly. Vietnam: Who was right about what went wrong – and why it matters in Afghanistan 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z But we may easily be altering it now by inadvertence, for many chemicals, like radiation, bring about gene mutations. Silent Spring—I 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z A group of Ultra's shareholders argued the noteholders were trying to "seize upon a clerical inadvertence to deprive equity holders of hundreds of millions of dollars of value." Judge bars investors from collecting on $300 million clerical error 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z They see the United States as a global giant, deploying its massive military, huge economic power and pervasive surveillance networks to bend smaller countries to its will, sometimes crushing others’ hopes simply by inadvertence. Waltzing Matilda and other themes of Trump Week 2 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z Supreme Court’s lead in dismissing the “inadvertence requirement,” which stipulates that police obtain such evidence by chance. State Supreme Court ruling upholds warrantless seizure 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z The extraordinarily burdensome and intrusive demands placed on those groups are hard to explain within the editorial board’s preferred theory of mere inadvertence and bad luck. The IRS probes represented much more than simple incompetence 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z In retrospect, Vietnam is a triumph of the politics of inadvertence. The dangers of Obama’s incrementalism 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z But her servicer, Nationstar Mortgage, recently won a reversal of the dismissal, saying the lawyer had missed the hearing because of “inadvertence, mistake and excusable neglect.” Foreclosure to Home Free, as 5-Year Clock Expires 2015-03-29T04:00:00Z Non-willful conduct is conduct that is due to negligence, inadvertence, or mistake or conduct that is the result of a good faith misunderstanding of the requirements of the law. To OVDP Or Not To OVDP: Options For Holders Of Foreign Accounts 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z The term “inadvertence” might suggest some randomness, but I expect inadvertent mistakes to more systematically reflect the value judgments of the Justice drafting the opinion….. Scalia’s delusional hackery: From “originalism” to shilling for the Tea Party 2014-05-06T16:04:00Z "His actions were not done by reason of inadvertence or a good faith error of judgment," Ontario Superior Court Justice Charles Hackland said on Monday. Toronto mayor told to step down 2012-11-26T17:21:14Z A mistake is the interchange or taking of one thing for another, through haste, inadvertence, etc.; as, a careless mistake. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z The cause of the commotion was that the flag had been improperly made, so that in hoisting it the French ensign, by pure inadvertence, appeared underneath that of Tahiti. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z He had retained, not with any purpose, but in pure inadvertence, the key which he had mentioned to the rector; and he had it now. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z His inadvertence appears to line up with his values. Scalia’s delusional hackery: From “originalism” to shilling for the Tea Party 2014-05-06T16:04:00Z The argument for conformity is put so plausibly that it is calculated to deceive the very elect; and then as if by mere inadvertence we are allowed a glimpse of the seamy side. The Gentle Reader 2012-02-15T03:00:37.463Z Lord Clare was quite certain about the success of his project, but thought that it would perhaps be well to sound my lady in order that she might not through inadvertence undo his work. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Dr. Bevary, who happened to have a small glass phial in his hand, let it fall to the ground: whether by inadvertence, or that the words startled him, he best knew. A Life's Secret A Novel 2012-02-13T03:00:17.060Z Of course, this change of words, putting perdition in the place of immortal life and hope, was a mere inadvertence. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:04:02.353Z But consider another kind of mistake: where a Court opinion mischaracterizes the law in a way that changes the law in a major way, perhaps through inadvertence. Scalia’s delusional hackery: From “originalism” to shilling for the Tea Party 2014-05-06T16:04:00Z Line 3, ib. 'as they are wont'—evident inadvertence, as 'ever' is required by the measure. The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-14T03:00:22.977Z Having countries act on a hair trigger -- where they can’t afford to be second to strike -- the potential for a miscalculation or a nuclear war through inadvertence is simply too high,” he said. Obama Ready to Strike to Stop Nuclear Iran, Ex-Adviser Says 2012-01-11T09:43:40Z Having countries act on a hair trigger -- where they can’t afford to be second to strike, the potential for a miscalculation or a nuclear war through inadvertence is simply too high,” he said. Obama Ready to Strike to Stop Nuclear Iran, Former Adviser Says 2012-01-10T05:22:11Z Miss Mortimer instantly took advantage of my inadvertence. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z I must have left it here by inadvertence, and nowadays even a few inches of real Irish linen is a possession not to be despised. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z "In a moment of inadvertence, you may, probably, have placed it in your pocket," said he, smiling; "do me the favor to search there." Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z But those relapses that proceed from inadvertence, from surprise notwithstanding constant vigilance, from the infirmity and frailty of our nature, to these we shall remain partially subject until our last breath. Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears 2011-12-22T03:00:27.660Z Some parcels forwarded to you were done so by inadvertence. The Gentleman's Model Letter-writer A Complete Guide to Correspondence on All Subjects, with Commercial Forms 2011-12-08T03:00:29.427Z He had in his hand Hugh Morice's knife, which he had picked up, almost by inadvertence, as he staggered to his feet at the sound of someone coming. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z He cried out, and the chamber was immediately filled with guards; but, whether from treachery or inadvertence, the traitor was no where to be found. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z Just now, dear Ellen, an hour's inadvertence might derange your whole constitution for years to come—might throw you into a state of chronic ill-health which would waste, fade, and wither you up prematurely. Charlotte Bront? A Monograph 2011-11-01T02:00:20.233Z Moli�re and any four persons whom she might select, that he had "raised his hand against her and used the insulting language mentioned in the indictment through error and inadvertence." Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z Therefore as I saw her off I again addressed her as "Miss Levey" and let her take it as an inadvertence or not as she list. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z She was instantly delivered up, and many apologies were tendered for the inadvertence. The Moors in Spain 2011-08-29T02:01:09.183Z I owe you everything, and, by some inadvertence, I have done nothing save stir up pain in you. Limbo and Other Essays To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua 2011-08-25T02:00:33.233Z He did not find it out until the seventeenth, two days before the event, and then only through the inadvertence of the caterer, who asked him some question about it. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z Twice he was the victim of his own inadvertence. 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 They hadn't to look before, behind and about them for the dread of a ruinous inadvertence.... The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z I can see now the master coming to me, and saying: ‘Tom, is it an inadvertence?’ McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 5, October 1893 2011-07-30T02:00:16.467Z I think, indeed, that, some years ago, a bill, by inadvertence or accident, failed to receive the President’s signature, and so did not become a law. The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 2011-07-27T02:00:32.830Z For he remembered, with a shock, a thoughtless moment, a moment of inadvertence,—a moment of insanity,—in which he had made over the place to his wife, Sarah. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z Nobody likes to be inefficient; slackness is largely a fault of inadvertence. The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education 2011-07-19T02:00:17.220Z "Enter freely," said the Kurds, "but we must warn thee that thou wilt find the atmosphere exceedingly unpleasant—for, by some inadvertence, we have greased our boots from a jar of Attar of Roses!" A Bayard From Bengal Being some account of the Magnificent and Spanking Career of Chunder Bindabun Bhosh,... 2011-07-13T02:00:17.950Z Mr. Reed had baffled the attempts of the whiskey men to get it up, but in his temporary absence, through the inadvertence or incapacity of a member, the bill was forced on the House. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 5, October 1893 2011-07-30T02:00:16.467Z For answer Sir Francis pointed to the telegram which Fordham had left on the table either by inadvertence or as not worth taking away. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Raynier could hardly repress a start, as his hand went instinctively to his pistol pocket nor did he feel any the easier because, by some inadvertence, it was empty. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z That system is good which makes inadvertence difficult and opens the way for a teacher to discover whether his instructions hit. The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education 2011-07-19T02:00:17.220Z Through inadvertence I omitted to inspect the MS. itself. A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. II. 2011-06-30T02:00:31.117Z When my little scholars call me "mother," which they often do from inadvertence, I feel most that I am in the true relation to them. Guide to the Kindergarten and Intermediate Class and Moral Culture of Infancy. 2011-06-30T02:00:25.950Z It was done, no doubt, through inadvertence, but the English captain did not forget it, and the Frenchman had cause to regret his carelessness. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z Brand�s is too clever a man to be driven into such a statement through inadvertence; he must have had some object in making it. Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning 2011-06-16T02:00:15.297Z By some inadvertence he had exchanged two similar vials; he had given Mamma the wrong medicine. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z The author of the present work is denied the satisfaction of reading a single line of it, yet he flatters himself that he shall not trespass on the indulgence he claims for any slight inadvertences. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z She insinuated that it was highly improper for Emily to walk or ride alone with her acknowledged lover, and broadly asserted that their previous rambles had been permitted without her knowledge, and from inadvertence. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z Her charming inadvertences made this impossible; and it was the part of discretion to await her own initiative. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z Fulvius Ursinus had remarked that this was an inadvertence, either in Cicero or a transcriber, as the discourse is continued throughout the same day. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z It has often happened that shippers or local sellers, by inadvertence, have supplied the one chemical in place of the other—to the detriment of the rubber and the discomfiture of managers of estates. The Preparation of Plantation Rubber 2011-03-09T03:00:40.870Z Weak, aged, in fear of torture, he made the melancholy confession that his "error had been one of vainglorious ambition, and pure ignorance and inadvertence." Famous Men of Science 2011-03-08T03:00:49.717Z He works his way through these and similar incidents as if they prove much beyond the vulnerability of all man-made systems to accident, inadvertence and misuse. Counting Down to Nuclear War 2011-03-04T20:53:27Z He understands that she has meant to atone for her inadvertence of the morning, and he is touched. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z Titus through inadvertence ate meat on a day of abstinence, but gave no scandal; Balbus did the same thing, and this caused considerable scandal. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z The incidence of bark in higher grades of crepe may be due to inadvertence or to gross negligence. The Preparation of Plantation Rubber 2011-03-09T03:00:40.870Z She had often wondered how Sidney could talk all day long, day after day, year in and year out, going constantly from house to house without doing harm sometimes through sheer inadvertence. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z It was a mere inadvertence—quite unintentional—I assure you.” The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z Thus Saints are often characterized by acts which are no pattern for others; and the most gifted men are, by reason of their very gifts, sometimes led into fatal inadvertences. An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine 2011-01-31T03:00:14.710Z The court has also the power to relieve from the consequences of certain innocent contraventions of the law caused by inadvertence or miscalculation. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" 2011-01-29T03:00:23.777Z This is, however, set down to inadvertence at most, while mediaeval and Renaissance cruelty is thought of as deliberate. The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z It would be highly inexpedient to annoy your uncle by any inadvertence upon this point. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z I honestly believe that that "Aunt" Julia of Jennie's was a pure inadvertence, for she was far too low-spirited to be interested in anything but herself, her mood and her troubles. The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z I excused myself, as you may suppose, very easily, but by an inadvertence I excused myself in Latin. Idonia: A Romance of Old London It always strives to throw its mantle over the evil doings of others, persuading itself that they were the effects of surprise, inadvertence, or at most very slight malice. Fraternal Charity "What I mean is, that, as you had declined his offer, you might possibly, from inadvertence or any other cause, allude to it; whereas he expressly wished that the subject should never be mentioned." Tony Butler Say it was a mistake on your part,—an inadvertence,—and done without my knowledge. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) One evening when playing at whist, at Potzdam, with the late King of Prussia, his Majesty, in a fit of inadvertence, appropriated to himself several gold pieces belonging to Sir Robert. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II) And much overcome by her own inadvertence, Betty produced her handkerchief. East Angels Men might deny that the King was Head of the Church in ignorance or inadvertence; and an innocent opinion was not a proper subject for severity. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII Such an expression must surely in such a place imply more than a mere inadvertence on the part of the writer or writers. The Origin of the World According to Revelation and Science This stanza, probably by inadvertence, is not included in the edition of 1651. Thomas Stanley: His Original Lyrics, Complete, In Their Collated Readings of 1647, 1651, 1657. With an Introduction, Textual Notes, A List of Editions, An Appendis of Translation, and a Portrait. As in law, so in morals, no man need criminate himself, but he who does so by an inadvertence is lost. One Of Them Bearing this in mind, my reader will perhaps forgive me, and at least bethink him that these things are not done by me through inadvertence, but of intention and with forethought. That Boy Of Norcott's My copy of this letter, perhaps through the inadvertence of the transcriber, is without date. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Nor had we gone far when we had proof, if we wanted such, of the desperate character of the man in whose company by inadvertence we found ourselves. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway At the white terror which crept into the girl's face he stopped abruptly, clipping the words between his teeth and cursing his inadvertence. The Song of the Wolf At this moment the cord, on which through inadvertence I had leaned somewhat too heavily, gave way, and down came the curtain with a squash to the floor. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I If through inadvertence he brings a card for something he does not want, when the corresponding object is shown him, he seizes the card, takes it back again, and fetches the right one. Dog Stories from the "Spectator" being anecdotes of the intelligence, reasoning power, affection and sympathy of dogs, selected from the correspondence columns of "The Spectator" The justification for taking special note of this form in Logic is that we are apt by inadvertence to make an inclusive inference from it. Logic, Inductive and Deductive With the slight alterations indicated by Italics, his meaning I think will be apparent; though in his hurry, or inadvertence, he has left his lines very confused and ungrammatical. Notes and Queries, Number 238, May 20, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc On all sides were mysterious whisperings, and showing of things wrapped in brown paper, glimpses of which, through some inadvertence, were always appearing to the public eye. The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings Strenuous effort is required to get out of the rut, and the slipping back into the rut which is almost sure to occur in moments of inadvertence is humiliating. Psychology A Study Of Mental Life A man may mention the wrong name by inadvertence, or the clerk, by inadvertence, may write the wrong name. James VI and the Gowrie Mystery Eleven days afterward, he died, and Montgomery paid with his life for his inadvertence. Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 So Morty backed Grant with all his pocket money as a ball player while he fluttered rather gayly about Ave Calvin–and always with an effect of inadvertence. In the Heart of a Fool If he has in any case, through inadvertence, failed to do so, he hopes that this acknowledgment will be allowed to compensate for the unintentional omission. History of Free Thought in Reference to The Christian Religion She couldn't guess at his trouble, even when she tried; but she tried only from inadvertence. The Side Of The Angels A Novel Every one makes mistakes "out of carelessness," "through inadvertence," and in many other ways. Introduction to the Study of History However, such affairs mostly ended in an apology to the lady for inadvertence. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 But if Amos Adams ever thought of himself, it was by inadvertence. In the Heart of a Fool Innocent Stricture or Cicatricial Stenosis of the Gullet.—The innocent or fibrous stricture follows upon the swallowing of corrosive substances, usually by inadvertence, sometimes with suicidal intent. Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. But no careful inadvertence drew them, at this or any later time when their social relations had become firmly established, into a triangular conversation. A Christmas Accident and Other Stories I don't think there can be anything more than inadvertence in it. The Perpetual Curate He was writhing at the inadvertence that had just happened. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Cicily's spirits sank to the lowest deeps of discouragement before this confession of her husband's inadvertence to that which she regarded as of vital import in the scheme of happiness. Making People Happy It collides by inadvertence with the burning barrier. The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles "A movement is so very easily made: suppose you were to ring, by mere inadvertence, and regret it afterwards?" Fantômas Few accidents were more likely to ruffle a Templar's equanimity than a mishap to his band occurring through his own inadvertence or carelessness on the part of a servant. A Book About Lawyers We want to save the women at the earliest moment, without any possible handicaps due to ignorance or inadvertence.” In Her Own Right By some inadvertence the news of the discovery was not properly circulated, and the star was not observed elsewhere for about ten days, when it had already become considerably fainter. The Story of the Heavens Napoleon named several: among them, and probably not by inadvertence, Stein. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) You sent the Sheriff a bribe and an order for his arrest, and by inadvertence it fell into his hands. The Cattle-Baron's Daughter Once, through inadvertence, he showed disrespect to the surly Chancellor, and then he instantly gave utterance to a cordial apology, which Thurlow was not generous enough to accept with appropriate courtesy. A Book About Lawyers Albrecht believes that most, but not all, of these changes were made by Luther himself, and that the omissions are mostly due to inadvertence. Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church By an inadvertence, I suppose it was habit, I wrote it on the hotel register to-night. The Ocean Wireless Boys And The Naval Code But through some strange inadvertence, apparently, the window was not fastened, and much to his relief he had no difficulty in lifting it. A Cousin's Conspiracy A Boy's Struggle for an Inheritance And shall we not reverently ask and trust the Holy Spirit to guard and keep us from inadvertence, and to bring to our remembrance those things which we may be in danger of forgetting? Separation and Service or Thoughts on Numbers VI, VII. The least inadvertence may rob us of the public favor so hard to be acquired. The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution If Columbia Merley Mehronay had known this language which her husband's innocent inadvertence put into her mouth she would have strangled him—even then. In Our Town Her first relapse had been one of inexperience; if a second relapse had been brought about by inadvertence she should at least have been ready and prompt when summoned to obey. Union And Communion or Thoughts on the Song of Solomon The forgotten inadvertence of a solitary Scribe in the second or third century has been, in the nineteenth, deliberately reproduced, adopted, and stereotyped by every Critic and every Editor of the New Testament in turn. The Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel According to S. Mark That is the cursed, selfish instinct of the artist; that is the inadvertence of which we spoke formerly. Tongues of Conscience He cried out, and the chamber was immediately filled with guards; but whether from treachery or inadvertence, the traitor was nowhere to be found. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 But through some strange inadvertence, apparently, the window was not locked, and much to his relief he had no difficulty in lifting it. The Young Bank Messenger If the sacred writers retained it, it was certainly not from carelessness or inadvertence. Chaldea From the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria But note, that through error in the copies, or else through inadvertence in the Editor, the depravation commented on at p. The Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel According to S. Mark When through inadvertence we under-expose a print it may frequently be saved after partial development in the weak solution by flooding with a strong undiluted developer. Bromide Printing and Enlarging A Practical Guide to the Making of Bromide Prints by Contact and Bromide Enlarging by Daylight and Artificial Light, With the Toning of Bromide Prints and Enlargements I do not condemn him for this: the organization of the army is such as to encourage impracticality and inadvertence, but the consequences were unfortunate for me. Greener Than You Think It is to be hoped that this was often considered an equivalent for the "trouncing" which was the common penalty of accident or inadvertence suffered by the Puritan child. The Development of Embroidery in America Evil things must, of course, be resisted, and combat inevitably results,—but discord for the sake of revealing some one's inadvertences is invariably disastrous as well as morally wrong. The Life Radiant Should any such reference be omitted, the neglect must be attributed to inadvertence, not to design. Vegetable Teratology An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of Plants I hereby thank them one and all, with apologies to others not mentioned through inadvertence. Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler He sometimes presumes that 'you' have, 'through inadvertence' in this instance, 'allowed some incompetent person to lower the character of your usually accurate pages.' A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume I Some inadvertence on our part, some chance on theirs, an earthquake, any of these things might discover us. Yr Ynys Unyg The Lonely Island In the case under consideration, this question does not arise, as it is conceded that the act was simply an inadvertence. Auction of To-day Its provision, probably the result of inadvertence, was so palpably a contradiction, that it was never acted upon in Van Diemen's Land, and was earnestly deprecated by all classes. The History of Tasmania , Volume II A cloth-worker in Yorkshire, by carelessness or inadvertence, raises the nap of a given fabric a shade above the regulation height. Men in the Making He may fall back upon the instructions of his client, and refuse to yield any legal vantage ground, which may have been gained through the ignorance or inadvertence of his opponent. An Essay on Professional Ethics Second Edition The only other clue I had consisted in the mistake he had made as to the King's residence; and this might have dropped from him in inadvertence. In Kings' Byways When I had let some inadvertence escape me, I found Thee ready to receive me. The Autobiography of Madame Guyon Even those who are firmly determined to keep the rule, will, from inadvertence, for a day or two, make communication with each other. The Teacher Or, Moral Influences Employed in the Instruction and Government of the Young Even Claude's silences or evasive replies to questions about his friend's past life seemed casual inadvertence or preoccupation. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 Gilian was abashed at his own inadvertence, but he hastened to explain that he was on the shore watching the vessel when she struck. Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure It was probably by an inadvertence that he hung his umbrella upon the Speaker's mace, but it was certainly counted as an act of intentional discourtesy against him. Recollections With Photogravure Portrait of the Author and a number of Original Letters, of which one by George Meredith and another by Robert Louis Stevenson are reproduced in facsimile After a time, through some inadvertence of Quashy, the canoe was sent rather close in among the reeds and giant leaves of the bank. The Rover of the Andes A Tale of Adventure on South America “Pardon me, kind aunt, for the inadvertence of my expression,” he exclaimed. The Settlers A Tale of Virginia Names, dates, and places have been misstated, but such inadvertences are not misleading. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 If they were the effects merely of inadvertence, and you do not, on reflection, approve of them, perhaps you may think it proper to write something for effacing the impressions made by them. Benjamin Franklin But one day he sent Jacob for a powder-flask which he had left on his dressing-table, having forgotten, through inadvertence, to lock his cupboard door or remove a spirit-bottle from his table. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found He was a person of that rare conversation, that upon frequent recollection, and calling to mind passages of his life and discourse, I could never charge him with the least passion or inadvertence. Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) Or A Discourse of Forest Trees Parliament had been summoned, he said, to reform such things as had been used or permitted in England by inadvertence. Henry VIII. Certainly," he strove to reassure her, feeling himself a savage for frightening her by his inadvertence, "I never saw anybody wear so well as Dr. Millar. A Houseful of Girls In Madison's administration a bill which reached the President during the last ten days of the session failed by accident or inadvertence to receive the President's signature, and did not become a law. Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 Importers' selling expenses omitted.—Through inadvertence, but none the less unfortunately, the selling expenses of importers were not obtained by the commission. Men's Sewed Straw Hats Report of the United Stated Tariff Commission to the President of the United States (1926) It is therefore most probable that the leaving behind of the key to the cipher was rather due to inadvertence than to intention and design. Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) Or A Discourse of Forest Trees The circumstances of my having vacated my seat, and of having thus been compelled to leave to others the duty of proposing the adjournment of the House, was one cause of my inadvertence. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 1, 1837-1843 As it was, the eagle eye of Alroy soon detected his inadvertence, and profited by his indiscretion. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity Charmian remembered her inadvertence of the day before when she had said, perhaps scarcely with truth, that Jacob Crayford admired Claude's talent; the Frenchwoman's almost strangely blank expression and apparent utter indifference, her own uneasiness. The Way of Ambition Just now, dear Ellen, an hour’s inadvertence might cause you to be really ill. Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle Sometimes people would attribute their mistake to inadvertence, and so escape from the charge of stupidity implied in a "bull." History of English Humour, Vol. 2 In the inadvertence of grief, she ran into the shop. Alec Forbes of Howglen By some inadvertence, Cooper incorrectly designated the location of the Griffin house. The Story of Cooperstown But Charmian, why she did not know, felt increasing regret for her inadvertence. The Way of Ambition If, through inadvertence, pregnancy should occur, then an abortion is in order. Moral Principles and Medical Practice The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence A man could not be charged with such obtuseness if he were only ignorant of some philosophical truth, or even of a fact commonly known, or if his mistake were clearly from inadvertence. History of English Humour, Vol. 2 From some inadvertence, as was said, on the part of the brigade inspectors, the militia could not be drafted, and consequently the quota of Pennsylvania could be completed only by volunteers. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 5 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Perhaps it was through mere inadvertence that the other six did not accompany it. King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties Knight allowed himself to be pumped concerning it, and also his wife's parentage, letting fall, with apparent inadvertence, bits of information regarding himself, his travels, his adventures, and the fortune he had picked up. The Second Latchkey Full inadvertence, perfect forgetfulness, total blindness is called invincible ignorance; this destroys utterly the moral act and makes us involuntary agents. Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals From inadvertence I have heard it said in commendation of a celebrated artist, that "he painted dead game—to the life." History of English Humour, Vol. 2 What was done before seemed to have passed sub silentio, and possibly through mere inadvertence. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 11 (of 12) He may have passed them over through inadvertence, or he may not have considered them decisive. Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" "Death loves a shining mark," and that first husband was always such a paragon of perfection that it seems like an inadvertence because he was permitted to glorify this sodden sphere at all. The Spinster Book "And since you do not think that he shot himself, either deliberately or inadvertently, there remains the alternative that he was shot by somebody else, either deliberately or, very improbably, by inadvertence," Rand said. Murder in the Gunroom A "bull" is an imputation of stupidity made by the hearer through the inadvertence of the speaker in whose mind there is no contradiction, but a want of precision in thought or expression. History of English Humour, Vol. 2 "You have plenty of money," she said, and colored at her inadvertence. David Harum A Story of American Life The copyist fills out the text of his author from a parallel passage, inserts marginal notations in the text, repeats clauses through inadvertence, etc. Companion to the Bible But they are really only by a kind of automatic inadvertence, pictures. French Art Classic and Contemporary Painting and Sculpture You must not attempt, therefore, to excuse the author on the ground of inadvertence or haste. Art Another and interesting illustration of the injustice a man may thus unintentionally do, through inadvertence, is afforded by Nelson's accounts of St. Vincent. The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain Perhaps some English pilgrim or pilgrims, on the way to Rome, left this book as a gift, or through inadvertence, at the hospice where hospitality had been received. Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days By far the greatest number of various readings had their origin in simple inadvertence. Companion to the Bible He was in Naples; he saw nature in freer inadvertence than she allows elsewhere; he had the best of models. French Art Classic and Contemporary Painting and Sculpture Once or twice she called him Lionel, by way of pretty inadvertence. Prince Fortunatus I believe, however, that through inadvertence the duplication of the edition of these maps issued in 1886 has been directed by this joint resolution instead of the edition of 1887. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term Fourth, the cringing submission to their master, of all the ship's underlings, mostly blacks; as if by the least inadvertence they feared to draw down his despotic displeasure. The Piazza Tales Was the rough draft sent to the examiners, instead of this fair copy, through any inadvertence of yours? Ishmael Or, In the Depths And yet, but for this characteristic little inadvertence, he would never have known it. The Tysons (Mr. and Mrs. Nevill Tyson) "I beg your pardon for my inadvertence, Mr. Verner," was the reply of Dr. Cannonby. Verner's Pride The toleration, therefore, of a system so averse to her acknowledged interests, can only be attributed to ignorance, or inadvertence. Statistical, Historical and Political Description of the Colony of New South Wales and its Dependent Settlements in Van Diemen's Land With a Particular Enumeration of the Advantages Which These Colonies Offer for Emigration, and Their Superiority in Many Respects Over Those Possessed by the United States of America With magnificent inadvertence Hiram Higgins had mentioned the exact way to reach the Patriarch's a dozen times, if he had once. The Miracle Man Father," replied Walter, in a low voice, "by no inadvertence at all! Ishmael Or, In the Depths No one supposes the writings of Plato and Cicero, of Thucydides and Tacitus, of Bacon or Shakspeare, fundamentally vitiated by the like discrepancies, errors, and absurdities which time and inadvertence have occasioned. Reason and Faith; Their Claims and Conflicts From The Edinburgh Review, October 1849, Volume 90, No. CLXXXII. (Pages 293-356) It is, in fact, not to pay her a compliment worthy of acceptance, but to treat her as an empty and conceited fool; and no sensible woman will, except from mere inadvertence, make the appeal. Advice to Young Men And (Incidentally) to Young Women in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life. In a Series of Letters, Addressed to a Youth, a Bachelor, a Lover, a Husband, a Father, a Citizen, or a Subject. The disabilities, indeed, under which she has been so long groaning, grounded as they are in no motives of policy, but averse to them all, ought rather to be ascribed to inadvertence than design. Statistical, Historical and Political Description of the Colony of New South Wales and its Dependent Settlements in Van Diemen's Land With a Particular Enumeration of the Advantages Which These Colonies Offer for Emigration, and Their Superiority in Many Respects Over Those Possessed by the United States of America Knowing that he had perpetrated that act from inadvertence, he informed the Brahmana of it. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 According to one reading, the post was fixed upside-down through inadvertence; according to the other, it was so fixed with malice prepense. The Romance of the Milky Way And Other Studies & Stories But this was neither owing to affectation nor inadvertence. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) As he was wont pathetically to remark, everyone bullied him because he was small and possessed only one arm, having shed the other by inadvertence somewhere on the borders of the Indian Empire. The Keeper of the Door “I regret that through inadvertence I have had to trouble you with a second letter.—I am, Rev. Sir, yours faithfully, “ALFRED E. TURNER. Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888) If he had so failed it was through inadvertence, but the effect on Olivia would be as great as if it was from fear. The Street Called Straight I must do myself the justice to say that the wrong of which I was guilty had its origin, at the first, in a sort of inadvertence. The Inner Shrine "I intended to help the cause of those poor sufferers, and to profit by the mere inadvertence of your toy there would be unspeakable—really no!" Somewhere in Red Gap This report has been in my hands since the 9th day of December, 1896, and its transmission to the House of Representatives has been delayed by my inadvertence. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland "Only, inadvertence is sometimes as mischievous in its results." The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 5, February, 1885 After the procession Marius assembled the Senate in the Capitol, and either through inadvertence or vulgar exultation at his good fortune he entered the place of meeting in his triumphal dress. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II I implied that it happens sometimes—generally by inadvertence. The Inner Shrine He referred to the current rumors that the cutting had run over on their side, suggesting, however, that it might have been by inadvertence. Gordon Keith Mere inadvertence or sleepiness may sometimes cause a translator to blunder, when he would not have blundered if any friend had been by to keep him awake. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I The difficulty arises, of course, from indifference, inadvertence or carelessness, rather than from set purpose; yet the result is the same in its evil effects. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 5, February, 1885 Mrs. Megilp called her Daisy, with gentle inadvertence, one day after that. Real Folks He was in Washington because Shirley Claiborne lived there, and he knew that even if he wished to do so he could no longer throw an air of inadvertence into his meetings with her. The Port of Missing Men The worst that could be said was that he had, through inadvertence, misunderstood the verbal directions of the King. Bacon "Oh, yes, you would," retorted the other, then bit her lips angrily at her inadvertence. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 3, December, 1884 It is related that on occasions of such inadvertence, he, without embarrassing pause, added: "Thou knowest, O Lord! we mean George Washington." The Bay State Monthly — Volume 1, No. 6, June, 1884 This omission is not to be explained by ascribing it to mere inadvertence. Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 I have only seen his shadow and that by inadvertence. Greatheart Every one knows the old story of how, through some inadvertence, the minister had not looked out to see that the great man was in his accustomed pew. The Parish Clerk A single episode or phrase may suffer change from a copyist's hand, from inadvertence or from theological predilection. The Jesus of History Antonyms: inattention, inadvertence, slight, disregard. attentive, a. heedful, observant, intent, mindful, wary, alert, circumspect, watchful; courteous, deferential, considerate. Putnam's Word Book Your Grace demurs to my having accepted Captain Semmes' apology for this improper act, which he ascribed to inadvertence. The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter A contingent incitement to hatred and contempt, an incitement by inadvertence, is in this case not conceivable. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 10 Prince Otto Von Bismarck, Count Helmuth Von Moltke, Ferdinand Lassalle On one occasion Mr. Wallace left his sermon, through inadvertence, at home; and, finding himself in the vestry, considered, perhaps, that the chance of escape was too good to be lost. The Parish Clerk The continuance of this provision after the reconstruction acts had taken effect and the bringing it forward into the Revised Statutes were probably through inadvertence. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 7, part 1: Ulysses S. Grant Our wrong judgments proceed partly from ignorance and partly from inadvertence, and our preference of vice to virtue is accounted for by these wrong judgments. Moral Science; a Compendium of Ethics But as Faversham with a word of thanks took a cigarette, the Captain upset the case as though by inadvertence. Ensign Knightley and Other Stories It may have been due to fear, it may have been due to mere inadvertence on the part of the hand; but the hand did, with unmistakable, charming violence, squeeze his hand. Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.) So complete a revolution in the land policy as is manifested by this act can only be ascribed, therefore, to an inadvertence, which Congress will, I trust, promptly correct. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson She tried, and did not fail, to be jaunty; but she had had a shock, and the proof was that by mere inadvertence she nearly charged the posts of the next street-refuge.... The Roll-Call Footnote 49: This statement has been made before at the close of chapter 21, and is probably repeated here through inadvertence. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Even those who are firmly determined to keep the rule will, from inadvertence, for a day or two, make communication with each other. The Teacher I express my regret for having so nearly shot the "Favourite of the Glen" through inadvertence! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, September 27, 1890 The death of this person had occurred by an inadvertence, and accident had thrown on me the onus of disposing of the remains. The Uttermost Farthing A Savant's Vendetta Steve walked over with dignity and firmly closed the door, closing it, through sheer inadvertence, from the inside. The Desire of the Moth; and the Come On The action sprung From inadvertence—not from disrespect. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 03 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes Was it by inadvertence, or from a desire to let people know their proper place, that the recipient of this letter allowed its contents to find their way to the children of the family? Collections and Recollections Her wounded vanity often beheld an insult in what was probably no more than an inadvertence. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 405, December 19, 1829 Dr. Kitchener may well recommend tourists to walk about with note-books in their hands! and such inadvertence as the preceding almost warrants the oddity of his suggestion. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 286, December 8, 1827 I think," said Father Orin, slowly, "that these banded robbers and murderers must have learned of the plan through some one's inadvertence. Round Anvil Rock A Romance The grey mare was drifting near, likewise, as though by inadvertence, nibbling the headed grasstops as she came; but Alcatraz shrewdly guessed that her approach was not altogether unplanned. Alcatraz He knew very well how slight an inadvertence would betray his approach, and a betrayal was almost fatal. The Lost Trail Through an inadvertence in the preparation of the electroyped plates for the printer, they did not appear in their proper places in this diary. The Discovery of Yellowstone Park But many a true word is said in the Press by inadvertence. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, Jan. 8, 1919 I was speaking of what is possible with due care, but, obviously, a forger might, through inadvertence, fail to produce an absolute facsimile and then detection would be possible. The Red Thumb Mark Perhaps this distinction was an inadvertence, but it is, nevertheless, a part of the bill. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 5, part 4: James Buchanan Lottachen," He asked, "how is it your love has withstood My inadvertence? Men, Women and Ghosts Many a lawyer—to look no farther than his own profession—had through recklessness or pride or inadvertence got the big men down on him. The Grain of Dust For though hers had been rather the laxity of inadvertence than of intention, that episode, if known, was not the less likely to operate fatally between herself and her husband. The Mayor of Casterbridge Whatever her sins, they were not sins of intention, but of inadvertence, and why should she have been punished so persistently? Tess of the d'Urbervilles Not that anything had happened more than a gesture of transient inadvertence due to fatigue. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf At the Rothschilds' ball on Wednesday last I was by an inadvertence placed at supper next but one to the Duc de Nemours, and next to a beautiful young lady. Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve, C.B., D.C.L. In Two Volumes. Volume II. All her consolation is, that her unhappy situation is not owing to her own inadvertence of folly. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 2 Indeed, let us cheerfully confess, in passing, that, by a strange forgetfulness, this same Commandment is not reestablished in its place even in the catechism for older persons,—of course through inadvertence. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 24, October, 1859 Surely I must have been guilty of an inadvertence. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 1 "But," you say, "if I, as it were, dally with the temptation, either from inadvertence or torpor, or slothful unwillingness to reject and repel it, is not that in a way taking pleasure in it?" The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales With artful inadvertence the gauze seemed to withdraw from their panting bosoms, and new and still newer charms discovered themselves to enchant the eyes and inflame the heart. Imogen A Pastoral Romance All my consolation is, as I have frequently said, that I have not, by my own inadvertence or folly, brought myself into this sad situation. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 2 We must add Spilett’s watch and note-book, which he had kept by some inadvertence; but there were no firearms and no tools, not even a pocket knife. The Mysterious Island One great error of textual divines is their inadvertence to the dates, occasion, object and circumstances, at and under which the words were written or spoken. The Literary Remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge Let my earnest entreaty to be allowed to address your daughter, cover, if it cannot make up for, my inadvertence of the other evening. Adela Cathcart, Volume 3 The thinness of indiscretion and the airy forms of inadvertence are lost and annihilated amid the shadows of the night. Imogen A Pastoral Romance These adventurers often practice the hat game, depositing, when they enter the dining-room, a worthless chapeau, and taking up, when they pass out, a valuable one—by inadvertence, of course. The Secrets of the Great City It might be possible that, through neglect or inadvertence, the drawbridge would be left down some night and the portcullis raised. The Strong Arm It is mournful to think how many recent writers have criminated our Church in consequence of their own ignorance and inadvertence in not knowing, or not noticing, the contra-distinction here meant between power and authority. The Literary Remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge A scrawl on a sheet of thin continental note- paper contained the brief statement that, "by inadvertence," von Kerber had "detained the enclosed letters and cablegrams." The Wheel O' Fortune Yes, say I; but I correct the faults of inadvertence, not those of custom. The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded Yes! and down below the ignorance, and inadvertence, and error, and heredity, and domination of externals, there lies the individual choice in each case. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke No more beautiful and positive trial could happen, and might not again by accident or inadvertence happen again in a lifetime. Scientific American Supplement, No. 275, April 9, 1881 Not one has ever, even through inadvertence, addressed to me a single ungenerous word. Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Second Series If a man gets typhoid fever in his house, we sometimes say it is a punishment on him for neglecting his drains, even when the neglect was a mere piece of ignorance or inadvertence. Moral Philosophy "It was an inadvertence—a little absence of mind," said Hans, creasing his face roguishly, and throwing himself into a chair not far from Mirah. Daniel Deronda It was therefore a mere inadvertence in me, and an untrained habit of thinking aloud, which made me say: "Good Heavens, what will you do when the dog Argus dies?" On Nothing and Kindred Subjects Mr. Hotchkiss, I owe you a thousand apologies, sir, that—er— a weapon should be drawn by me—even through your own inadvertence— under the sacred protection of my roof, and upon an unarmed man. The Best American Humorous Short Stories Once, by an inadvertence of his youth, considerable loss had been incurred, and of such a nature as to interfere with the plans of his mother. De La Salle Fifth Reader And among them was one of her own, appropriated by her mother through sheer inexcusable inadvertence. Hilda Lessways By inadvertence of the servant at the door, she was shown into the parlor while Henriet was there, with her child on the floor, receiving directions concerning some muslin flounces she was embroidering. A Romance of the Republic Depend upon envy, jealousy, spite, or plain venal disloyalty, if accident or inadvertence fail, to lay the law-breaker by the heels. Red Masquerade If any of the same kind are yet left, it is owing to inadvertence alone, no man being more unwilling to give pain to others than I am. Life of Johnson, Volume 5 Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1774) The use of the plural slightly disconcerted Mr. Heatherbloom for the moment, but he dismissed it as an inadvertence. A Man and His Money Would it not be fairer to consider this as an inadvertence, and draw no general inference? Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784 Should you call at an inconvenient time, not having ascertained the luncheon hour, or from any other inadvertence, retire as soon as possible, without, however, showing that you feel yourself an intruder. The Book of Household Management Presently he was joined by a gentleman twice his age, if not older, whose conservative smartness was such that one wondered if he hadn't strayed out of bounds through inadvertence. Red Masquerade He stopped awkwardly, just as by inadvertence he was about to say that which all along he had studiously refrained from suggesting. The Hunt Ball Mystery It must not be omitted, however, that he is also accused of occasional inadvertence in stating as fact, what Las Casas only adduced as tradition or conjecture. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 Until, through inadvertence, the Unknown's foot slipped and the next moment found his shield splintered and sword broken. In the Court of King Arthur By sheer inadvertence, therefore, Plato commenced the tradition of Utopias without machinery, a tradition we find Morris still loyally following, except for certain mechanical barges and such-like toys, in his News from Nowhere. A Modern Utopia I had, in a moment of inadvertence, created for myself a tie. Victory An Island Tale And who knows," said he, "I may find the letters that Salvator did not find—by inadvertence, perhaps. The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar The grant made to George was signed by the Alcalde, but that made to Mary was, through inadvertence, not signed. History of the Donner Party, a Tragedy of the Sierra I erred by inadvertence; I should have set a special watch on the boy. The Unwilling Vestal The end, however, was attained; and the bookbinder, who fixed each sheet upon thick paper, did his best to match and repair the margins, which had been here and there torn by our inadvertence. Autobiography: Truth and Fiction Relating to My Life This word escaped Schomberg by inadvertence at which he became frightened. Victory An Island Tale To-day, by inadvertence, I left my wallet, containing a considerable sum of money, on the bureau in my chamber. Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute Non-payment of taxes, when so long persisted in that it can not have arisen from inadvertence, should disqualify while it lasts. Considerations on Representative Government May I atone for my inadvertence by presenting you, in good and regular form, to my somewhat shocked, but very respectable, relatives? At Last If Lord Rintoul insulted the piper," I suggested, giving the farmer a helping hand cautiously, "it would be through inadvertence. The Little Minister Mr Brindley, like most of the people in the station, had a slightly pinched and chilled air, as though that morning he had by inadvertence omitted to don those garments which are not seen. The Grim Smile of the Five Towns Socrates Smith was, ordinarily, so careful of his money, that it was a very remarkable inadvertence to leave it on the bureau. Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute The men retired to the forest as usual but, by an apparent inadvertence, they left the door of the Clubhouse open a crack. Angel Island My being out of money is owing to an inadvertence. Married Life; Its Shadows and Sunshine Instead of becoming flushed with success, she grew daily more cautious, more timid, lest inadvertence or haste should betray her into errors. St. Elmo From the complication of circumstances, danger may lurk in the slightest inadvertence, in the least imprudence, in possible accidents, while powerful assistance may suddenly spring from some obscure and forgotten individual. Life of Chopin It's all the same thing—pure human inadvertence; inability to throw myself into so unfamiliar an attitude. The British Barbarians Once by inadvertence twice by design he challenges his destiny. Ulysses I will not deal with not things at all, except by accident and inadvertence. First and Last Things Imagination can extend Scarcely in part to comprehend The sweetness of our common food Ambrosial, which ingratitude And impious inadvertence waste, Studious to eat but not to taste. Victories of Love His studious patience in the elaboration of his works sheltered him from the critics, who envenomed the dissensions by seizing upon those easy and insignificant victories due to omissions, and the negligence of inadvertence. Life of Chopin "How can it be a lee?" said the other, with sour inadvertence. Christie Johnstone Which, of course, this explains things to Black Jack, an' he sees his inadvertences. Wolfville Days He looked as if he would give anything to undo his inadvertence in telling us that the Secretary was expected after luncheon! Jailed for Freedom Nor could I plead inadvertence when I gravitated into the old familiar vice; but I left the consequences for an after-consideration. Such Is Life And so with the others which, through inadvertence or ambition, seek to enter the burrow. Bramble-Bees and Others The ring was then lost through inadvertence and ignorance of its value, Dona Maria, the sister of the marques, being absent in Madrid—"Alcantara," 1. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada True, it was by the purest inadvertence that his pending sacrifice of means had been discovered; but he should have taken special pains to render such a mishap impossible. Two on a Tower I had posted Teuta about her, so that when they should meet my wife might not, by any inadvertence, receive or cause any pain. The Lady of the Shroud So Stewart was never, even by inadvertence, spoken of as a gentleman—always as a Christian. Such Is Life The Board pointed out Thomas Hardie's inadvertence in not answering No. 1; enclosed copy of it, and pressed for a reply. Hard Cash As he approached the girl, leaning out of the open window of the tonneau, dropped her glove as by inadvertence. The Sleuth of St. James's Square When he had said this he looked out of the window, where builders had left by inadvertence a narrow strip of sky. The Country House Here, again, we have to regret and remark the inadvertence of youth. The Paris Sketch Book Moreover, owing to inadvertence or ignorance on the part of people who should have known better, he had been christened in immediate succession to a girl. Such Is Life She shrank from him a little, for by inadvertence he had pressed upon the wound in her forehead. Benita, an African romance Marshall wrote a 3 by inadvertence and changed it. The Sleuth of St. James's Square The words, "twenty-fifth of March," had not slipped into the Act by mere inadvertence. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 It is mournful to think how many recent writers have criminated our Church in consequence of their ignorance and inadvertence in not knowing, or not noticing, the contradistinction here meant between power and authority. Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit and Some Miscellaneous Pieces He backed out of the door in his usual fashion, but instantly went over to the post-office, where, as he afterwards alleged, he had changed the ore for coin in a moment of inadvertence. Tales of Trail and Town Mr. Hotchkiss, I owe you a thousand apologies, sir, that—er—a weapon should be drawn by me—even through your own inadvertence—under the sacred protection of my roof, and upon an unarmed man. Openings in the Old Trail In this passage James speaks, by mere inadvertence, as though the phenomena which he is describing as "mental" had NO effects. The Analysis of Mind It has been suggested that the liability stood upon remote inadvertence. The Common Law But such an irregularity, the effect of mere haste and inadvertence, could not be cited as a precedent. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 The only other clue I had consisted in the apparent mistake the father had made as to the king's residence, and this might have been dropped from him in pure inadvertence. Stories By English Authors: France (Selected by Scribners) This omission cannot have been the effect of mere inadvertence. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 Nor on any later occasions, except through inadvertence, did they talk of home. The Lost Road But this was neither owing to affectation nor inadvertence. Thoughts on the Present Discontents, and Speeches, etc. If they sometimes, without severely examining evidence, ascribed to his dishonest policy what was really the effect of accident or inadvertence, the fault was his own. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 If such an expression can be found, it has been dropped by inadvertence. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 Sir, I must drown my inadvertence in a glass of Sauterne with you. Crotchet Castle My dear madam, I am extremely sorry, and most sincerely apologise for my inadvertence. Men's Wives It will later appear that he made an even longer stay at Sparta, though whether he changed his mind, or whether we have here an inadvertence of the poet's it is hard to determine. The Odyssey Done into English prose The woman made a movement to take the letter, but, either from haste or inadvertence, the paper fell from her hand close to la Peyrade's feet. The Lesser Bourgeoisie If any harsh expression should escape us, we trust that he will attribute it to inadvertence, to the momentary warmth of controversy,—to anything, in short, rather than to a design of affronting him. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 The doctor, after holding up his hands and submitting to a very close scrutiny, departed and swore at his own inadvertence. The Grey Room Her memoirs give evidence of no such thing; it is only in her letters, not intended for the world, that we are aware of the inadvertence of moments. Essays Racing the rival and beating him had swept Mr. McLean past his own intentions, and the marriage was an inadvertence. Lin McLean In telling you that Mrs. Dow was the only lady absent upon this historic morning, I was guilty of an inadvertence. The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains Either through inadvertence or by intention, Connie Myers had passed up an almost childishly simple means of entrance into the house! The Adventures of Jimmie Dale |
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