| 单词 | misconstruction |
| 例句 | Faulkner later called this comment “foolish” and “more a misconstruction than a misquotation.” ‘Selected Letters of Langston Hughes’ 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z Yale historian Matthew Frye Jacobson told the Times, in a story that was otherwise a whitewash of Lukianoff’s FIRE, that the organization’s spin and the media coverage were “a complete misconstruction of what happened.” The truth about the "campus free speech" crusade and its myths that won't die 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z But the venture of projecting an album into the future — especially one centered on climate catastrophe — can face its own set of preconceived expectations that can lead to misconstruction. Jake Blount unearths Black history through folk music, using its sounds as a bridge to the future 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Trump's proclamation was a "clear misconstruction" of a law intended to liberalize trade, and "constituted an action outside the President's delegated authority," Katzmann wrote. Judge overturns Trump decision to end tariff exemption for imported solar panels 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z The three-judge panel said “the central operative terms” of the Trump rule “hinged on a fundamental misconstruction” of the Clean Air Act. EPA to jettison major Obama climate rule, as Biden eyes a bigger push 2021-02-12T05:00:00Z Arguably this is a misconstruction of the county prerogative. Recent Missouri editorials 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Matthew Frye Jacobson, a professor of American studies, history and African-American studies at Yale, said that FIRE’s spin, and the subsequent storm of media coverage, was “a complete misconstruction of what happened.” Fighting for Free Speech on America’s Campuses 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z In spite of Selina's marvels and exaggerations and absurd misconstructions, her tale convinced Jasmine of Uncle Matthew's hatred of being taken charge of by the Hector Grants. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z It was well that he ceased speaking, for what he had just said proved to be open to misconstruction, and if he had said any more he would have spoiled it. The Mardi Gras Mystery 2012-03-24T02:00:18.017Z There is a wilful stupidity, a studied misconstruction of God’s will, which has played a large part in the history of unbelief. The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians 2012-03-20T02:00:11.133Z Their error, misconception, misconstruction, to whatever cause due, could be no more than incidental. Transcendentalism in New England A History 2012-02-18T03:00:16.210Z Yet he was aware that his conduct was open to misconstruction. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z Arrived at the Tiger,—to avoid misconstructions, I first had the glossy, fine and superfine hat cleaned, and some time afterwards the mud-hat or rubbish-hat. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z "I am indeed sorry that you should have misconstrued—" "No misconstruction, madam!" snapped the Squire, who was fast losing control over his temper. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z With this risk before us, we can only trust to our own sense of a rational view of a subject so full of capabilities of misconstruction. Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers 2012-01-17T03:00:20.443Z The King was a fine old man, and we had no reason to believe that a rather weak-looking missionary gave any serious misconstruction of our conventional remarks. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z You are at liberty to doubt my friendship; but I will not leave my motives open to misconstruction. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z Divisions and separations, misunderstandings and misconstructions, shall be buried and forgotten. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z I occupy a position of extreme responsibility, in which my slightest word or action is liable to misconstruction.' A Second Coming 2011-11-29T03:00:16.693Z How tenderly he bore their misconceptions of his purpose, their misconstructions of his language, their fierce and fiery tempers, their slowness of heart to believe! Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses 2011-10-20T02:00:26.230Z It will be seen that the Spanish account denies that he did so, but makes him use language subject to misconstruction, and calculated to deceive them into the hope and expectation of safety. The Spaniards in Florida Comprising the notable settlement of the Huguenots in 1564, and the History and Antiquities of St. Augustine, Founded A.D. 1565 2011-09-24T02:00:14.187Z To avoid intrusion, she was shutting herself in; but, upon some one's applying, nearly the next minute, for admittance, the fear of new misconstruction forced her to open the door. The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:32.663Z The unfortunate scene at Mrs Howel's alone made my brother submit; for he feared misconstruction: and his submission of course included mine. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z Only those who have lived in an atmosphere of misconstruction, surrounded by scowls and sneers, can understand what a cordial the clasp of a hand, or the word of sympathy is. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z For the sake of obviating misconstruction of my occasional remarks on political subjects, I think it right, in this introductory chapter, to make a few general observations on the French revolution. 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 But the words were no sooner uttered than she saw their double meaning, and grimly awaited the obvious misconstruction. Tiny Luttrell 2011-09-07T02:00:16.757Z The New Militants had their answer without possibility of misconstruction, and the families of Cabinet Ministers moved nowhere without a lynx-eyed, heavy-booted, plain-clothes escort. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z In his view he was none the less an Englishman because he was an American, and, as the controversy gained in rancor, his dual allegiance to the two countries led to no little misconstruction. 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 Even in the views which De Vog�� holds of the characters of these romances, there seems frequently a curious misconstruction of their salient points. Critical Studies 2011-07-21T02:00:20.463Z Apparently,—after that one quick word that had hushed her outcry,—he was unconscious of misconstruction. Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z She struggled against her suspicions, feared lest she was doing him injustice, and yet what he had said of his plans scarcely allowed of a misconstruction. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z "I fancied it was something like that," Lucinda commented, unsuspiciously enough but in a thoughtful tone open to misconstruction by an inquiet conscience. Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z This covenant, like many treaties made with high powers, is open to misconstruction. The Bible: what it is 2011-05-31T02:00:29.687Z His peculiar function was to go through the career of the proposed saint, to seize upon and magnify every human failing or error, to misconstrue everything that was capable of misconstruction.... Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 5th 1893 2011-05-21T02:00:09.440Z Knowing that without liberty there can be no loyalty, he did not fear, whether in his work or his life, to challenge and to deride the misconstruction of the foolish and the fraudulent. William Blake A Critical Essay 2011-05-04T02:00:18.110Z Arrived at the Tiger,--to avoid misconstructions, I first had the glossy, fine, and superfine hat cleaned, and some time afterwards the mud-hat or rubbis-hat. The Campaner Thal and Other Writings 2011-04-26T02:00:29.827Z No matter; my fault it is that I should be open to such misconstruction, and I ask to be forgiven for it. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II 2011-04-15T02:00:16.987Z The results of the misconstruction, as may be imagined, were rather serious. A Fantasy of Far Japan Summer Dream Dialogues 2011-04-09T02:00:13.677Z "For my part," continued Mell, "I applaud the earl's courage in despising misconstruction." The MS. in a Red Box 2011-04-07T02:00:20.313Z His retreat from the steps, which was really characteristic of the man, is open to misconstruction. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z O many married ones fall, under misconstructions, victims to the death-angel, into whose hand they had, previously to marriage, put the sword they themselves had sharpened! Titan: A Romance v. 1 (of 2) 2011-03-25T02:00:11.007Z With the noblest aims, with unwearying devotion, and the most ardent zeal for the welfare of the State, I earn nothing but ingratitude, misconstruction, and neglect. Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:37.767Z Not only this, but they expose a lady to the most severe misconstruction. The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society 2011-02-01T03:00:13.500Z All the misconstruction and unkind criticism of which he was the subject never drew from him a bitter remark. The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers 2011-01-14T03:00:47.427Z She made it a point to qualify any statement that might be open to possible misconstruction. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z "If anything I said this morning has been misconstrued, in opposite effect, I want to apologize for that misconstruction." Rep. Barton Apologizes for BP Apology 2010-06-17T21:50:00Z Now to these questions it is not always easy to give an answer, and yet they ought to be answered, so as to allow of no possible misconstruction amongst either friends or foes. The Exploits and Triumphs, in Europe, of Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion A gay dress, or finery of any sort, when in a boat, stage, or car, lays a woman open to the most severe misconstruction. The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society 2011-02-01T03:00:13.500Z The very absence of information about Bret Harte makes misconstruction easy. The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers 2011-01-14T03:00:47.427Z Still I think it lays you open to misconstruction. Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z And so, as if blown thence by the strong gust of her resentment, she was gone from us, ere I could mend her wilful misconstruction of the part I had been enforced to play. Idonia: A Romance of Old London As this proposition may be liable to some misconstruction, we will endeavor to explain our meaning. Dress as a Fine Art With Suggestions on Children's Dress Again, Sir Walter Scott’s vision of Byron, then lately dead, proved to be a misconstruction of certain plaids and cloaks hanging in the hall at Abbotsford, or so Sir Walter declared. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" But you know nothing of the pain, the misconstruction, the evil report to which you have exposed yourself. The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec Our terrible catastrophe may have disturbed your right judgment, but I pray select another theme for misconstruction. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) Lessing had progressed beyond the comprehension of his age, and the inevitable consequences ensued,--misconstruction and mental loneliness. The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise She is a delightful chum and good fellow, the only woman in the world who can have such male friends, 'pals' without the least misconstruction, the least objectionable whisperings on the subject. Her Royal Highness Woman Her objectiveness did not insure her, however, from misconstruction. Maria Edgeworth Relieved from all performance of a part, she was natural, graceful, and easy; and her spirits, untrammelled by the dread of misconstruction, took their own free and happy flight without fear and without reproach. Jack Hinton The Guardsman Both these are susceptible of a good deal of misconstruction, and both no doubt have been a good deal misconstrued. A Short History of French Literature Among the sterling pleasures which, though few, make rich amends for the many grievances and misconstructions that await honest critics, there is none so great as the discovery and support of distant and unknown genius. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. This renders the enquiry peculiarly difficult, and exposes the enquirer, unless he be a professed expert in diseases of the mind and nervous centres, to almost certain misconstruction. A Problem in Modern Ethics being an inquiry into the phenomenon of sexual inversion, addressed especially to Medical Psychologists and Jurists But whatever he had said of his contemporaries would have been liable to misconstruction, and every sentence would have been branded with the epithets of flattery or malice. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem Far, far worse than meeting him was the growing certainty that she had made him self-conscious about their friendship, too; that she had shown it to him as possible of degrading misconstruction. The Torch Bearer Words are powerless to explain the position beyond the possibility of doubt or misconstruction; and yet words are, and have been, used for such purposes for hundreds of years, because it is “the custom.” The Art of Illustration 2nd ed. He was long in learning the misconstruction which had been put upon his words. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition There was a little love in the business, an old flame revived in after life; nothing serious, of course but jealousies and misconstructions to any extent. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life His ingenuity in discovering arguments and stating fine verbal distinctions, his subtlety in discriminating between views or courses apparently similar, were excessive, and invited misconstruction. Studies in Contemporary Biography The latter's exultation was that of one enjoying a possible misconstruction which might attend a literal interpretation of what he knew was idiomatic. Trusia A Princess of Krovitch But the ludicrousness of her misconstruction took him off his guard, and in spite of the grimmest endeavor to prevent it, his smile increased and he stopped to keep from laughing. John March, Southerner If we do things liable to misconstruction, we are likely to suffer in the eyes of the world—and you see it every day. Banked Fires Jessie herself had awaited its approach as eagerly as I had, feeling as acutely the delay?—that now there should be no more disguise or misconstruction between us? Stories by American Authors, Volume 9 Both these qualities—his disposition to revise his opinions in the light of new arguments and changing conditions, and the silence he maintained till the process of revision had been completed—exposed him to misconstruction. Studies in Contemporary Biography None shall know where we have been or what we have seen to-night; neither taunt nor misconstruction can consequently molest us. Shirley I guess it won't be such an awful misconstruction at that! The Monk of Hambleton The paths of charity are over roadways of ashes; and he who would tread them must be prepared to meet opposition, misconstruction, jealousy, and calumny. A Story of the Red Cross Glimpses of Field Work His Excellency told him, that to avoid misconstructions, he should find himself obliged to lay his Memorial before the whole world, by publishing it immediately. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX Mrs. Smith had grown quite pale, and could only answer tremulously, "What a misconstruction!—dear me—it was Cousin Sabina's wish—how strange a mistake." Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 This consisted of a volume of Mr. —— but perhaps I had better not mention names; it might be liable to misconstruction. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 8, 1914 Truly, Sir, I should think my self most injurious to that Noble Company, had I not endeavoured, even in the beginning of my Book, to prevent such a misconstruction. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society - Vol 1 - 1666 Giving some Accompt of the present Undertakings, Studies, and Labours of the Ingenious in many considerable parts of the World I certainly have had strong reasons for what I have said, tho it is possible in some particulars I may have been influenced by misconstructions or misinformation. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IX (of X) - America - I I wish to pass over these events for the present in silence, choosing rather to suffer a little ill-natured misconstruction, than to attempt explanations before the matters are brought to a proper and final decision. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX This is one of the inevitable misconstructions which honest men, who act conscientiously, in stormy days, must be prepared to encounter. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 Looking at it charitably, your husband's proceedings were open to very grave misconstruction. The Master Mummer How many things that are innocent in themselves, are made injurious yet by misconstruction? Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life But the expression of such a desire was liable to misconstruction. Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 2 Their works, inspired by an enlightened love for progress, do not allow of such a misconstruction. Principles Of Political Economy It was new to Laski to endure tamely the misconstruction of his motives, or the least impeachment of his veracity. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845. Particularly is this so in his strange misconstruction of the character of Scrooge. Gilbert Keith Chesterton I must insist upon seeing the linings of your pockets; and I need hardly warn you that it will be extremely undesirable for you to make any movement liable to misconstruction. The Motor Pirate If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book,' then there would be less misconstructions put upon the Bible. The Witch of Salem or Credulity Run Mad Happily, too, Stephen's misconstruction of the affair had been corrected. The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution And yet even this spirit will not always save a man from angry retort, vexatious insinuation, jealous suspicion, and the misconstruction of his motives. An Essay on Slavery and Abolitionism With reference to the duty of American females On inquiry the next day she learned that some of the ladies had complained of her behavior, and she vainly tried to remember what she had done that was capable of misconstruction. Duffels Error piled on error growing from a most unhappy misconstruction of my purposes has changed faith to suspicion, amity to coldness. The Reckoning This might account for his ill odor in a capital where misconstructions and jealous evil-speaking have too often been the lot of the simplest, the most learned, and the least self-asserting of artists. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 I would endeavour to explain to you, that although my conduct was indiscreet, and so far open to misconstruction, there was really nothing more in it than an ill-directed zeal in your service. Wood Magic A Fable On second thoughts, he decided such a move would be open to misconstruction. Two on the Trail A Story of the Far Northwest He must in any case, by no fault of his own, but by the excessive bounty of nature in heaping courtly graces upon him, have been exposed to the liability of misconstruction by later ages. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography It may be admitted at once that when the term substitute is interpreted without reference to this basis of fact it lends itself very easily to misconstruction. The Atonement and the Modern Mind Even though, by cruel misconstruction of his motives, he were disgraced for life, all this remained to him. The Valley of the Kings Of course, Mr. Philbrick knew perfectly well to what misconstruction he exposed himself when he told the public that there was profit to be made on the old plantations. Letters from Port Royal Written at the Time of the Civil War (1862-1868) That is my duty as a Senator, and I fear no misconstruction at home on this subject or any other. History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States Mr. GUTHRIE:—I am satisfied that the article reported by the committee is not susceptible of misconstruction, and I hope we shall not mar the report by adopting the amendment. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861 The reports in disparagement of Wilmot originated in the freedom of his address—perfectly innocent in itself, but liable to misconstruction. The History of Tasmania, Volume I The reason of all this misconstruction is, we look on his work by parcels,260 and take it not whole and entire. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning You have faith and charity for people out of doors, and mistrust and misconstruction for those at home. Deerbrook Conversations at dinner tables or in private interviews with the Executive and his advisers could not, then or since, be repeated; and this of necessity gave room for misconstruction, as will appear. Destruction and Reconstruction: Personal Experiences of the Late War To avoid all misconstruction as to my individual opinions or position, I have reduced my views to writing, which, with the leave of the Conference, I will now read. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861 Of what was he thinking when he perpetrated so singular a misconstruction of his own meaning as that inversion of beneficence into self-love of which we have spoken? Diderot and the Encyclopædists Volume II. If he should be given charge of her fortune—for it was a fortune, in Bayport eyes—would not his every action be liable to misconstruction? Fair Harbor Subject to misconstruction, to jealousy, to petty annoyances—and later, to the most pinching straits of poverty—they were ever uncomplaining and ever ready. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death Landor only claimed to write as the best of others do, and in his own name protests to Southey against misconstruction. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 104, June, 1866 I thought it well, before starting on the enterprise I had in hand, to set down my purpose in writing, so that if it miscarried I might at least escape the mischief of misconstruction. In Direst Peril It is quite impossible to explain in words that will not be open to misconstruction the subtle commingling of qualities which make all the difference between good and bad texture. Wood-Carving Design and Workmanship The score was sent from publisher to publisher: “from pillar to post,” said Hadria, “if one might venture on a phrase liable to misconstruction on the lips of disappointed ambition.” The Daughters of Danaus For fear of any misconstruction on the part of the latter, I shall do so, begging pardon of the learned. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 3 The letter which was "open to some misconstruction" may be found in Arrows of the Chace. On the Old Road, Vol. 2 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature How far there may have been a motive for this misconception, how far the wish was father to the thought of such misconstruction, it is perhaps needless now to inquire. Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 She could telegraph him for money, but he might not understand, and she was too proud to lay her actions open to misconstruction. The Easiest Way A Story of Metropolitan Life Fathers and Brethren of the Church of England," to remove suspicions and misconstructions, says: "This paper has occasioned a dispute, whether the first settlers in Massachusetts were of the Church of England or not. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 Not the part of hypercriticism and misconstruction of Northern 'Orders,' and affectionate blindness to Southern atrocities. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No 3, September, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy. Experience showed, he reminded the secretary, "that we cannot get enforcement of policies that permit of any possibility of misconstruction." Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 Better to risk anything for herself—recognition, discovery, suspicion, or misconstruction, than that her friendship should so far fail as to allow this poor captive to fall into the hands of a brutish tyrant. Continental Monthly , Vol. 6, No. 1, July, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy. I wanted to advise, to counsel you, to prevent misconstruction and unkind remark. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author With admirable temper and self-control, he submitted to indignity and insult in the court-house, which the judge was unable to restrain, and to unmerited obloquy, without arousing misapprehension and misconstruction. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis He feels it due also to himself to guard against the liability of his opinions to misconstruction, or to be quoted hereafter erroneously as a precedent. Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. But "Non-theism" was afterwards exchanged for "Secularism," as a term less liable to misconstruction, and more correctly descriptive of the real import of the theory. Modern Atheism under its forms of Pantheism, Materialism, Secularism, Development, and Natural Laws As this could not be done conscientiously, for his theory depended on the material misconstruction of giving the whole legislative power to Congress, I was obliged to explain the mistake into which he had fallen. Recollections of Europe You know what I do fear,—misconstruction and suspicion. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author It was a further source of weakness to the Congregation that their actions easily lent themselves to misconstruction and misrepresentation. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 It came into the church chiefly with converts who had believed it before their conversion, and continued to believe it by a misconstruction of the Scriptures. The Arena Volume 4, No. 20, July, 1891 The name of Canaan was by different nations greatly varied, and ill expressed: and this misconstruction among the Greeks gave rise to the fable. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) If I did not yield to that impulse, it was because the thought occurred that other days were coming in which such a demonstration might be more opportune and less liable to misconstruction. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 Dear countess, allow me to say that the misconstruction is on your side. Dr. Dumany's Wife Some objections seem based on a wilful misconstruction of passages of Scripture. Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again A Life Story These attempts to gain the confidence of the natives were, perhaps, a little brusque, and from this point of view liable to misconstruction by an apprehensive tribe. The Story of Newfoundland Whatever may have been the grounds upon which this fiction is founded, they were certainly unknown to the Greeks; who have misinterpreted what little came to their hands, and from such misconstruction devised these fables. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) Of what use to warn her against himself, or against the possible, nay, probable misconstruction that would be given their unusual friendship? Parrot & Co. Then in 1839, because the name Unitarian was open to serious misconstruction, this name, except in its strictly legal uses, was dropped, and the highly orthodox name we now bear, was substituted. A Statement: On the Future of This Church Amendments to the clauses of a bill may come under two heads: those of principle, where the force of parties expends itself; and those of wording or expression, for clearing away ambiguities or misconstruction. Practical Essays The terms signs and symbols are often used interchangeably, but with liability to misconstruction, as many persons, whether with right or wrong lexical definition, ascribe to symbols an occult and mystic signification. Sign Language Among North American Indians Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-1880, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 263-552 Honest men, addressing honest men, are not in the habit of guarding their words against every possible misconstruction. Companion to the Bible In any case, his masculine intellect brushed away with scorn the prejudices, exaggerations, and misconstructions which beset popular ideas upon the subject. The English Church in the Eighteenth Century He was justifiable, therefore, in avoiding these by evasions, by sophisms, by misconstructions, and misapplications of scraps of the prophets, and in defending himself with these their own weapons, as sufficient, ad homines, at least. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 He recalled many past moments when he had felt that he had placed himself in a false position and might have laid himself open to misconstruction. The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot I would before, but for the 'Courier,' and the possible misconstructions at such a time. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 With His Letters and Journals Our author was suspected of disaffection, and liable to misconstruction: For which reason, probably, he declined this sarcastic prologue, and substituted that which follows, the tone of which is submissive, and conciliatory towards the government. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 He looked at that loving-cup with some pricking of conscience; he had to confess that such a gift was capable of misconstruction. Prince Fortunatus Germanicus replied politely, but indefinitely, to the proposal of an interview, which he may have thought unnecessary, and open to misconstruction. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Still, it is to be regretted that Douglas did not act on his first, manly instincts and do all that lay in his power to end this brutal assault, regardless of possible misconstructions. Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics Thus, both sides furnish conclusive evidence that they go for the principle, and the principle only, and desire to take no advantage of any possible misconstruction. American Eloquence, Volume 3 Studies In American Political History (1897) The first count in the indictment, namely, that Howard had attempted to pocket the miniature, was discussed and dismissed as a misconstruction of motive. St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 5, March, 1878 Society is now so much more generally refined that there is far less danger of such misconstruction, and far less need for a young girl to be always on her guard. A History of English Prose Fiction This article was therefore inserted to prevent such a misconstruction of the constitution. The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. The chain of causation is so clear, one would think, as to be incapable of misconstruction. The Framework of Home Rule To defend the preceding observations from misconstruction, we will make, in conclusion, one additional remark; Foreign Affairs are one thing—Foreign Gentlemen another. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 7, 1841 It was a dangerous and delicate service, exposing the emissary to dire revenge if he were detected, and to suspicion and misconstruction from his employers in his efforts to escape detection. Daniel Defoe It became difficult to tell, and, according to the teller, more and more liable to misconstruction. Red Pottage So saying, Mr. Marchdale bowed, and left the room, apparently more vexed than he cared to express at the misconstruction which had been put upon his conduct and motives. Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood And it was undoubtedly a natural source of calumny and misconstruction. Evidence of Christianity A misconstruction of his authority by Captain Nicholson in relation to vessels of friendly nations captured by the French renders it necessary that I should make some explanatory observations on that subject. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Section 1 (of 3) of Volume 10. Defoe's secret services on Tory papers exposed him, as we have seen, to misconstruction. Daniel Defoe Another kind is, perverting a man's words or actions disadvantageously by affected misconstruction. The World's Best Orations, Vol. 1 (of 10) All the possibilities of Parkins's attacking him, of young Anderson's committing suicide, and of the misconstruction that might be put upon his motives--the making of his disinterested action seem robbery--haunted his excitable imagination. The End of the World A Love Story Shrewd even in anger, he took refuge in an adroit misconstruction of Keith's language. The Divine Fire Then it occurred to her simply to incline her head coldly, and leave the man without a word: dignified that, yet possibly open to misconstruction. V. V.'s Eyes This letter along with five others, also designed to prevent misconstruction by his employers, lay in the State Paper Office till the year 1864, when the "whole packet" fell into the hands of Mr. Lee. Daniel Defoe In quite recent times people in England began to recognize this misconstruction of facts as such. New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index And, on the other hand, the misconstruction of life's meaning flings man back upon himself, and makes his action nugatory. Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher Having missed the eminence that would have given him calumniation, he is also denied the obscurity that would bring misconstruction. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 1 Heavens!—was this mere coinage of my brain: was I to become suspicious of all the world?—a poor surmising wretch; watching looks and gestures; and torturing myself with misconstructions. Tales of a Traveller But it is the ordinary lot of persons so witty as they to suffer under the misconstructions of prejudice or partial acquaintance. Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I. With An Historical Sketch Of The Origin And Growth Of The Drama In England The task was facilitated by Germany's industrial up-growth, which—in willful misconstruction of the truths of the laws of international communities—has been represented as a calamity for other States. New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index But the engagement was formal, and its performance, though open to misconstruction, and intended by Austria to be misconstrued, was attended by some advantages, though different ones, to France and to England. Correspondence & Conversations of Alexis de Tocqueville with Nassau William Senior from 1834 to 1859, Volume 2 To prevent the possibility of misconstruction, we quote the words attributed to the late Foreign Secretary. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 If you will look more closely into this passage, Gentlemen, you will be astonished at the quantity of juristic monstrosities, absurdities, misstatements and misconstructions of fact which it contains. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 10 Prince Otto Von Bismarck, Count Helmuth Von Moltke, Ferdinand Lassalle His brother read in his face terror at the light that was breaking in on him, dismay and pain at the misconstruction put upon his conduct. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 09 Friedrich Hebbel and Otto Ludwig He had some thought of speaking frankly with Chase on this subject, perhaps seeking something like a pledge from him; but he was deterred from this by fear of misconstruction. Abraham Lincoln, Volume II Expect calumny and affected contempt from the base; expect alienation and misconstruction and undervaluing on the part of some who are honorable. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863 The Governor-General cannot fear the misconstruction of his motives in thus frankly announcing to surrounding states the pacific and conservative policy of his Government. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 “Another warning how needful it is for us to avoid all occasion for misconstruction,” said Julius. The Three Brides Thus, my Arabella! my only sister! and for many happy years, my friend! most fervently prays that sister, whose affection for you, no acts, no unkindness, no misconstruction of her conduct, could cancel! Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9 That was a duty—uncomfortable and thankless as it was, and open to any amount of misconstruction and misrepresentation—which they owed to their brethren, and to the Lord of the Church. The Oxford Movement Twelve Years, 1833-1845 She said, haughtily: "I suppose I am laying myself open to misconstruction and insult again by coming here to speak to you." Ailsa Paige Not a jest will be admitted that might be liable to misconstruction by the Council of Nice. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 364, April 4, 1829 "But you ought to know better," returned Mrs. Perkins, failing to realize what possible misconstruction her lord and master might put upon the answer. The Booming of Acre Hill And Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life I did not mean them to take it to themselves, but Bob's answer showed that it was open to misconstruction. No Hero So again, Dr. Pusey's Tract on Baptism was a bold book, and one which brought heavy imputations and misconstructions on the party. The Oxford Movement Twelve Years, 1833-1845 Mr Pecksniff looked benevolently sagacious, and at the same time far above all earthly misconstruction, as he shook his head, and observed that a great many things would be said of it, no doubt. Martin Chuzzlewit Your misconstruction and misunderstanding of the cause in which, and the motives with which, I have worked out this work, is lighter to endure than his would be. Little Dorrit But such an award would be open to misconstruction, and therefore, at whatever personal inconvenience, I waive my claim. The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan Still less should I have chosen for such witnesses a couple who were plainly disposed to put the usual misconstruction upon the relations of any man with any woman. No Hero This well-meant resolution brought on her misconstruction, and some abuse, which she bore, as it was her custom to bear whatever was unpleasant, with mild, steady patience. Biographical Notes on the Pseudonymous Bells It is she who should reproach; not I. To save her from misconstruction, cruel misconstruction, that even my friends have not been able to avoid, becomes my duty. David Copperfield And when so printed and so understood, without the possibility of misconstruction, they could be enforced at one-fifth the cost of the present judicial failure. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 12 Progress, to the mass of laborers, is always the book sealed with the seven seals; and it is not by legislative misconstructions that the relentless enigma will be solved. System of Economical Contradictions; or, the Philosophy of Misery Let us develop the meaning of this law, the extreme simplicity of which renders it liable to misconstruction. What is Property? A word may be said here on Tolstoy's so-called Anarchy, a term admitting of grave misconstruction. The Forged Coupon Stephen did not much like this misconstruction of his motives, even though it was but the hasty conclusion of a friend disturbed by emotion. A Pair of Blue Eyes I entreated her to consider her own position I reminded her that she would be exposing herself to the most odious misconstruction of her motives. The Moonstone No wonder that in Lydgate's energetic nature the sense of a hopeless misconstruction easily turned into a dogged resistance. Middlemarch To attack Royalism is a misconstruction of liberalism. Les Misérables "I am not yet so much changed," cried Anne, and stopped, fearing she hardly knew what misconstruction. Persuasion But," and she spoke a little bitterly, "several times in my life my actions and my motives have been open to misconstruction, and they have been misconstrued. The Spread Eagle and Other Stories "I have exposed myself to worse misconstruction than that," she said. The Moonstone "I am afraid, though, she must sometimes meet with people who do not exactly understand her character; such extraordinary consideration for others is sometimes liable to misconstruction." Vivian Grey But to you in this privacy I can tell my real thoughts without fear of betrayal or misconstruction. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 And yet, a few minutes afterwards, she felt as if their being in company with each other, under their present circumstances, could only be exposing them to inadvertencies and misconstructions of the most mischievous kind. Persuasion No: they ought not to have been repressed, or concealed, but they ought to have been rendered intelligible, incapable of misconstruction, and not liable to a meaning which they were never intended to convey. Anna St. Ives In a woman it has a serious drawback of morally separating her from the mass of her sex, and so exposing her to misconstruction by the general opinion. The Moonstone All the rest of Dr. Leonard's statement is his own inference—a misconstruction of the fact. Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 7 And in a country where so many pictures are painted and statues made, perhaps this Second Commandment might be open to misconstruction, if not prohibited by the wise and holy men of the Church. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 24, October, 1859 There is a perverse mood of the mind which is rather soothed than irritated by misconstruction; and in quarters where we can never be rightly known, we take pleasure, I think, in being consummately ignored. Villette Louisa!—Blame me if thou wilt—But I kissed him!—The chastity of my thoughts defied misconstruction, and the purity of the will sanctified the extravagance of the act. Anna St. Ives The words admit of no misconstruction; they stand four-square, not to be shaken by any ingenuity of reason, and Shakespeare supplies us with further corroboration of them. The Man Shakespeare How scornfully has she, by one act, replied to all our misconstruction of her! Lord Kilgobbin Nina had said that she liked the Jews, but when the words were spoken she remembered that they might be open to misconstruction, and she blushed. Nina Balatka It is precisely to put a limit to misconstructions, as well as to meet—however imperfectly—the desire of genuine appreciators, that it has been written. A Study of Hawthorne Any bold action or boisterous deportment in a hotel will expose a lady to the most severe censure of the refined around her, and may render her liable to misconstruction, and impertinence. Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. There are no limitations in that friendship, no misconstructions in that heart, no alienation possible, no change to be feared. Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI And if not, and no system can be found which is not in some degree 'liable to misconstruction, disputation and deception,'—what are we to do? A Series of Letters in Defence of Divine Revelation Books tell us of jealousies and misconstructions, and the necessity of an absence, the sweetness of a quarrel; but we, dearest Albert, have had no experience of these passages in love. The Pilgrims of the Rhine And that sentence is open to a misconstruction. Woodrow Wilson as I Know Him Of course, this great truth was very liable to misconstruction, just as much as when the having all things in common was perverted into the most objectionable kind of communism. The Reconciliation of Races and Religions "I knew I might rely that your affection would do justice to poor heedless Rothsay, who exposes himself to so much misconstruction that he scarcely deserves the sentiments you feel for him." The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day The young man should not see such mad misconstruction—Come, here we are at the Chateau. Quentin Durward But I think, at the end, you protect yourself against misconstruction. Friends in Council — First Series He made a confession which chiefly amounted to a regret that he had used words open to misconstruction, and he died in 1142 the inmate of a Cluniac house. The Church and the Empire, Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 1003 to A.D. 1304 Still he may have been right about the blackmailing; one must live, and the innocent courage of open-air courtship in London offers occasions of wilful misconstruction. London Films Might not any advice, however unpalatable, have been offered by such a benefactor, without liability to offence or misconstruction? Selected Speeches on British Foreign Policy 1738-1914 "The misconstruction, you mean," he exclaimed airily, correcting her. The House of Whispers They say this is liable to misconstruction, and then misconstrue it themselves. A Political Diary 1828-1830, Volume II A long life, passed without blame, and in the faithful discharge of arduous duties, ought to have secured him from this misconstruction at its close. Lives of the English Poets From Johnson to Kirke White, Designed as a Continuation of Johnson's Lives When I act, it must be to kill him, and to what misconstruction shall I not expose myself! The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark A Study with the Text of the Folio of 1623 There was a pledge of innocence, of modesty in her countenance, that would have prevented any misconstruction; and he continued quietly awaiting what the preparations on her little mahogany secretary were intended for. Precaution Another kind is, perverting a man’s words or actions disadvantageously by affected misconstruction. Sermons on Evil-Speaking Especially when he is obliged to say anything favourable of Mohammed and his followers, he thinks it necessary to protect himself against misconstruction by the addition of some selected terms of abuse. Mohammedanism Lectures on Its Origin, Its Religious and Political Growth, and Its Present State The best of rules being liable to misconstruction, some Congressmen have acted as if this rule read, "Always have a policy shop." Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 24, September 10, 1870 "You will lay yourself open to much serious misconstruction, Sir," said De Launay. Temporal Power Still harder to suffer, in addition, misconstruction and visible dislike and contempt. The Hallam Succession As our Lord doth against the perverse incredulity and stupidity in the Pharisees, their profane misconstruction of His words and actions, their malicious opposing truth, and obstructing His endeavours in God’s service. Sermons on Evil-Speaking Croft fell back upon his former subterfuge, and at length it was agreed that Clarendon should have a pass under the royal warrant which would ensure him against misconstruction. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 Cromwell's preserved Letters of this period are few, but one of them contains a reference to the misconstructions to which he was then subject. The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 "Nay, my good lady," said her guest, "do not fix any misconstruction upon me—I dare say the eggs and the bacon are excellent; only they are rather a dish too heavy for my stomach." Peveril of the Peak "I have had misconstruction enough among you," said Glenvarloch, in the same tone of determined displeasure, "and from you, my Lord Dalgarno, in particular, and all under the mask of friendship." The Fortunes of Nigel If he wore independent, and in a fair way to keep his place in the world without my help, I should despise him if he hesitated to approach me for fear of misconstruction. Cashel Byron's Profession "But, why, dearest girl,"—here was a plunge—"why, if the letter could remove any misconstruction, or could be the means of dispelling any doubt—why not let me see it?" The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 5 It lies deeply rooted in the misconstruction of reality, grows up into the illusive ideas of appearances, and throws its dark shadow on life. The Religion of the Samurai A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan "Can you fear misconstruction from me, Alice?" replied Peveril warmly; "from me, whom you have thus highly favoured—thus deeply obliged?" Peveril of the Peak The misconstructions of a person's motives are so great that many who see its errors, tremble and fear to speak of them. Dawn He paused, and gave the listener a stern look, forbidding misconstruction. Born in Exile Did he think so meanly of her as to deem such precautions necessary against her misconstruction? The Unclassed It is not fair to expose a young woman to misconstructions and idle comments, which may goad her to vindicate her dignity by acting in a manner fatal to her happiness. Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 1 This seeming misconstruction increased the torture of the misanthrope, who, with the utmost irritation of feature, "Oons!" cried he, "what villainy have you noted in my conduct, that you treat me like a rascally usurer?" The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle In the name of that incomparable mother, I implore you to be discreet, and to give no cause to your enemies for misconstruction of your youthful follies. Joseph II. and His Court If you wish to explain, if you sincerely feel that I am in danger of wronging you by misconstruction, come to me as soon as you have received this note. Born in Exile But you must not put any misconstruction on my present intention. The Trial His character was too indolent to defend itself against aspersion, and horror of a quarrelsome scene far greater than his heed of misconstruction. Under Two Flags To prevent any misconstruction, I must add, that I do not believe that a private education can work the wonders which some sanguine writers have attributed to it. Vindication of the Rights of Woman Both these qualities—his disposition to revise his opinions in the light of new arguments and changing conditions, and the reticence he maintained till the process of revision had been completed—exposed him to misconstruction. William Ewart Gladstone She had abundantly safe-guarded herself against serious misconstruction, but if gossip were making her its subject, it would be inconsiderate not to regard the warning. Born in Exile Indeed, there was forbearance in not pushing Rachel further at the moment; but proceeding to tell the tale at Myrtlewood, whither Grace accompanied Bessie, as a guard against possible madcap versions capable of misconstruction. Clever Woman of the Family The inscription, though susceptible of misconstruction, is not really ambiguous. Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664 I can afford to have some little misconstruction put upon my motives. Two on a Tower It was true that the Harrisons sent their children to his school, and that in the fierce partisanship of the locality this simple courtesy was open to misconstruction. Cressy It was not, therefore, remarkable that he should be liable to misconstruction, more especially by those who had nothing in common with him, except that somewhat negligible factor, common humanity. Fraternity For a basis of peace terms, the proposals were entirely reasonable, nor did they appear in any case to be capable of misconstruction. The Devil's Paw If they had said slaves it would have been plainer, and less liable to misconstruction. The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5: 1858-1862 But the next moment he saw his error in betraying an irritation that was open to misconstruction. Mr. Jack Hamlin's Mediation All the world might overhear her kind, just, pure sayings, and she had no fear of their misconstruction. My Lady Ludlow He was glad, for he thought a personal interview would remove all misconstructions, and held out his hand cordially, saying:— 'You here, Philip! The Heir of Redclyffe He knew that Pedro had been hated by the others on account of his position; he knew the instinctive jealousies of the race and their predisposition to extravagant misconstruction. Susy, a story of the Plains It is capable of great misconstruction on the part; of those who do not consider the power of curiosity and the influence of romance as motives of youthful conduct. Waverley: or, 'Tis sixty years since But Balzac's peculiarities, both of life and of work, lent themselves rather fatally to a subtler misconstruction which he also anticipated and tried to remove, but which took a far stronger hold. The Human Comedy: Introductions and Appendix Letters are liable both to miscarriage and to misconstruction. Scaramouche This well-meant resolution brought on her misconstruction, and some abuse, which she bore, as it was her custom to bear whatever was unpleasant with mild steady patience. Life of Charlotte Bronte — Volume 2 Need we guard ourselves against the misconstruction of being held to recommend a life of complacent and inglorious inaction? The Unseen World and Other Essays I am sorry my zeal to serve your ladyship and family should admit of misconstruction, or make me liable to affronts. The Way of the World I know perfectly," said I. "I know as well, Richard—what shall I say? as well as you do—that such misconstructions are foreign to your nature. Bleak House |
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