| 单词 | remissness |
| 例句 | As soon as he had apologised for the remissness of his memory, he asked me if he should send Boots for Mr. Pumblechook? Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Pardon my remissness, but do me the favor of telling me: what is the nature of your present employment as intern at Bloomingdale’s? Thomas Jefferson Responds to a Profile on Match.com 2012-07-04T16:08:55Z It was perhaps, equally unfortunate that, when she remembered her remissness, she should have hurried to his room while her cheeks were flushed with the strong moorland air and her eyes shining with excitement. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z Superstition is rife in ascribing these earth-shakings chiefly to the remissness of the priesthood. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z The prevalent famine and distress are due to Yahweh’s indignation at such remissness. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" 2011-12-26T03:00:11.613Z No sinner ought therefore to procrastinate his own repentance, lest he by remissness lose the time of God's respite. The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z We can transgress by neglecting to read the Vedas; by falling away from prescribed customs; by remissness in the performance of holy rites. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z A certain remissness in the care of the child is said to suffice amply. A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z "I am afraid--it is unpardonable remissness on my part; but I am afraid that, if I have ever had the pleasure of meeting you before, it is a pleasure which has escaped my memory." Amusement Only 2011-12-04T03:00:06.637Z He declared that he was alone to blame, that some act of remissness, some act of even positive cruelty must have goaded the lad into taking such a step. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z The kirk indeed put Dunbar to the account of its own remissness in not purging their army more thoroughly, but, as Cromwell wrote on the 4th of September, the kirk had “done its do.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z But it is not fair to prate about the remissness and follies of our ancestors, unless we can show by our works that wisdom has come down to us through their experience. The Nut Culturist A Treatise on Propogation, Planting, and Cultivation of Nut Bearing Trees and Shrubs Adapted to the Climate of the United States 2011-11-12T03:00:31.793Z What would the beaux say," exclaimed Lucinda, struck with a sudden idea, "if the belles were to give a ball to them, by way of hinting our sense of their extraordinary remissness? Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z In 1742 Walpole, weighed down by the unpopularity both of his reluctance to engage in a war with Spain and of his supposed remissness in conducting the operations of that war, was driven from office. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" 2011-09-26T02:00:25.313Z He took advantage of my remissness in watching him, and tried to escape back to his own men. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z The connection with New York offered matter for criticism, but Heriot could not be reproached for remissness in this regard. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z Even the Birmingham tile, however, did not have the effect of correcting Roberts' remissness, for in two subsequent letters Franklin returns to the same subject. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z But it could not now be helped and he resolved to make good his remissness early the next morning. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z “Oh, it’s nothing,” he replied hastily, apologising for his remissness and feeling guilty. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Something too, he added, about the necessity of enforcing military discipline, and the exceeding danger of remissness in a point like this. Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character 2011-06-25T02:00:21.120Z He gave a strict account of his conduct in this commission, striving to keep far from him all suspicions of remissness. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z Or do you tax the great municipal bodies of England with remissness on this score? The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II 2011-05-22T02:00:17.943Z After due consideration of the case the unfortunate commandant, Gonzales, was cashiered for his remissness in allowing a strange ship to leave Juan Fernandez instead of seizing her and her crew. Explorers and Travellers 2011-05-11T02:00:17.627Z If the Easy Chair reproves certain fellow-sinners for remissness in doing their duty, and for that offence is a scold, what is the censor who scolds the Easy Chair for scolding? From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z If you grow less deserving, or less attentive to please, you must expect to see the effects of your remissness, in the gradual decline of your friend's esteem and attachment. Letters on the Improvement of the Mind, Addressed to a Lady 2011-04-19T02:00:19.607Z But as they were acquainted with his courage, and could not doubt his fidelity to the King’s cause, they made no remark about his apparent remissness, supposing it some strategic design. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z When I say 'relieved her mind,' I do not imply that there is anything in Nathan's conduct or any remissness in his mode of living which burdens Betty's thoughts. Betty Grier 2011-02-24T03:01:04.507Z It would be hard, indeed, to set this worst remissness right. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z On Thursday morning a letter from Addie indirectly reminded him both of his remissness to her hostess, and of the existence of the Flag of Judah. The Grandchildren of the Ghetto 2011-02-12T03:00:35.663Z Trusting that I have not tired you, and that you will excuse my remissness in failing to write sooner, I am, Most respectfully yours, H. E. Youtsey. The Nation Behind Prison Bars 2011-02-10T03:00:55.530Z They relate to the culpable remissness of these Knoxville leaders in failing to volunteer in the cause of the Confederacy. Portrait and Biography of Parson Brownlow, The Tennessee Patriot 2011-02-01T03:00:12.910Z Trying to get the beans warmed throughout, he forgot to stir them until unpleasantly reminded of his remissness. The Mesa Trail 2011-01-27T03:00:37.207Z Nor did Miss Judy, who was the soul of guileless frankness in everything else, ever offer any sort of an explanation for this unaccountable remissness. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z Then slowly, very slowly, it dawned on her that opportunity had been the lure that gently led her into a laxity that almost imperceptibly through remissness became latitude. A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z It is highly probable that in his own mind, though perhaps half unconsciously, Bret Harte excused himself by the “old literary tradition” for his remissness in paying his debts. The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers 2011-01-14T03:00:47.427Z His first plan had failed through the remissness of others; his second effort to move had been made abortive by the storm. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z It also explains his remissness in leaving Grouchy to exercise full discretion as to his movements. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) 2011-01-05T03:00:52.520Z Lilly had to give up every minute she could spare from school work to make up for her mother's remissness, while Mrs. Czepanek went about calculating and speculating. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z The old gentleman had been quite angry at this "remissness." Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z This proceeding conveyed so direct a censure on the remissness of his countrymen, as to give great disgust to the admiral, Veniero. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies As you observe, my numerous contests must be the excuse for my remissness. The Exploits and Triumphs, in Europe, of Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion What is his remissness to thee, if I adhere to my condition, and demand my bond? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 He was by nature deliberate in his movements, and the form were more than once taken by surprise owing to their watchman's remissness at the keyhole. "Pip" A Romance of Youth Sozomen relates that Alexander only interfered after being charged with remissness in leaving Arius so long to disturb the faith of the church. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" Provisions became extremely scarce in the camp, and owing to the remissness of the Commissariat in forwarding the stores from Tattah, our grog was reduced from two drams daily, to one dram on halting days. Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan He must see to it that the thousands of books which flow over his counters are unerringly charged, and that tardy borrowers are warned of their remissness. The Library and Society Reprints of Papers and Addresses House so ashamed to discover its remissness as custodian of Public purse, that, by common consent, subject dropped. Punch, or the London Charivari. Volume 93. August 27, 1887 No reasonable man reading these words of Bonaventure could doubt his earnestness in procuring regular observance, or think of accusing him of remissness or laxity. Saint Bonaventure The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order On the latter occasion he would have won a signal victory but for the unaccountable remissness of his second-in-command, Admiral Liljehorn. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" The plan came near being completely successful, through the remissness of the Pennsylvania militia, who had left their post of observation. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Gave definite pledge upon certain clause of Coercion Bill, then omitted to fulfil it, and finally, when challenged, wriggled about and endeavoured to show that his remissness of no practical consequence. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 16, 1887 That is what most men cruelly misunderstand; they blame woman instead of searching out their own remissness. The Intelligence of Woman Anybody else would have found some consolatory explanation of their remissness, but Ali divined things better. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries This explains most of the collusion or partisanship of county officers and their remissness in enforcing the law in murder cases. Our Southern Highlanders But whenever this happens, so far from encouraging me in remissness, it only serves to quicken my zeal. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales With the cheerful hospitality of mountaineers, his fair hostesses proceeded to prepare breakfast for him; and Bertram had no reason to complain of any coldness or remissness in their attentions. Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. II. "I do not feel a doubt of your success, but there must be no remissness on our parts to secure it." Ellen Middleton—A Tale On those occasions, the men were warned that no inattention or remissness on their part would be tolerated; no matter how lenient with them I might choose to be when commanding in person. Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war I doubt not a justice-loving public will have remarked, ere this, that I have thus far shown a criminal remissness in pursuing, catching, and bringing to condign punishment the would-be assassin of Mr. Robert Moore. Shirley But even as he chided the remissness of his servant, he seemed to forget the matter in his mind. The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman The generals, fearful of rendering themselves obnoxious to the future emperor, consequently showed great remissness in obeying Bestuzheff's commands. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 It had been her intention to see Elizabeth in the morning, and she was provoked at her own remissness, for what she feared in reality happened––Elizabeth was out driving when she reached her residence. A Singer from the Sea To 363 avenge himself for the remissness of the players, he roared at the stage carpenters who were constructing a balcony and to the supers who were shifting flats to the scenery room. The Strollers It justified in a measure, at least, his own remissness, and yet even that mind-state at times was rudely shaken. Once to Every Man Everybody here is cursing the Government for its remissness with regard to Germans and Austrians resident in this country. War Letters of a Public-School Boy Spike now saw this well planned project to avoid death, and regretted his own remissness in not making sure of Jack. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 The man's costume is donned out of respect for the occasion and the woman, and she betrays utter ignorance or remissness of duty when she does not return the compliment in kind. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society The speaker adverted to the recent disturbances and the remissness of certain public officers; tho he mentioned no name, it was easy to see to whom he alluded. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions Robert of Bell�me was thrown into prison, and the cruel oppressor thus shared the fate of the weak ruler whose remissness had made his oppressions possible. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII But my expulsion was not in any sense due to remissness on the part of the officers who tried me. Under the Ensign of the Rising Sun A Story of the Russo-Japanese War The station agent winced, as though she had laid a lash across his shoulders, and in his awkward fashion endeavored to apologize for his road’s remissness. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 Such has usually been the effect of remissness in the other arts; and the present state of the public mind in regard to education, indicates a similar result in similar circumstances. A Practical Enquiry into the Philosophy of Education Mr. Wyde's offence was one of remissness rather than of excessive care for his personal appearance. A Book About Lawyers It is not necessary, in a life of the admiral, to attempt to decide upon the degree of remissness, if any, shown by the military service, nor upon whose shoulders it falls. Admiral Farragut So rule, that even thine enemies may fail To find in thee a fault whereon to found, Of tyrannous harshness, or remissness weak— So rule, that as thy father thou be loved! Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold My own remissness he forgave in undeservedly generous terms. Anthony Lyveden Phœbe looked quite miserable at thought of her remissness, but Copernicus came bravely to the rescue. The Panchronicon While he spoke, however, the young soldier seized his rifle, and advancing towards the front, prepared to atone for his venial remissness, by freely exposing his life in defence of those he attended. The Last of the Mohicans A Narrative of 1757 The business of the State does not admit of remissness, and the whole day is hardly enough for its accomplishment. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era I neglected to say—and I apologize for my remissness—that you need fear no ill-treatment. In Her Own Right The kindest of men, he found the picture of the poor legatee fighting for existence when, but for another's remissness, he would have had a goodly heritage, inexpressibly distressing. Anthony Lyveden In the event of outdoor apparition, if a man failed to bare his head in awe, the roots of his hair reminded him of his remissness. Humorous Ghost Stories Although Murat did actually engage in hostilities against the French, the British were far from satisfied with his operations and considered that his remissness left them a free hand. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) I did think that up to this, his remissness in doing his duty as a father had fallen rather on my shoulders than on yours. The Bertrams He carried his gun with him, for though it would have been much more convenient to leave it below, the act would have been a piece of remissness unpardonable in his situation. Footprints in the Forest This remissness, culpable as it certainly was in a matter of such importance, was freely attributed to the most sinister motives. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 Washington also complained, at this time, of the remissness of the secretary of war in giving him full information. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. The lord mayor and the sheriffs of London were threatened with imprisonment for remissness in collecting the payments. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 She determined to make amends at once for this remissness. Duffels He was too much dispirited to put on a dinner coat, though such remissness was always noticed. A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays Once a man condones remissness, his own belief in discipline begins to wither. The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 Scores of people in Brunford wondered why he never sent a bill to them, and when he was asked the reasons for his remissness, he always put the inquirers off with a laugh. The Day of Judgment Be our faults what they may—and our neighbours are not slow to discover them—it is very seldom indeed that we are charged with remissness in this respect. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 54, No. 338, December 1843 He rejoiced in death, when, from no remissness of his, it closed his labours. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography It had been brought to Kaiachououk's notice, and he had lost no time in seeking out the man and taxing him with his remissness. Labrador Days Tales of the Sea Toilers In one of the most gay and charming of his letters, apologising to a lady for the remissness of his correspondence, he explains that diplomacy and books occupy every moment. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Essay 4: Joseph de Maistre He had parted his lips to utter something in his own language, when he was sharply reminded of his remissness by the clamp of horse's feet. The Story of Red Feather A Tale of the American Frontier “The gold of the kingdom doth not need the refiner’s art!” he had said once when this remissness was made a reproach to him. The Dew of Their Youth What chicanery failed to accomplish the remissness of officials successfully brought about, and the discomfort of the foreign inhabitants was complete. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 By some remissness of vigilance under the stringent orders, cattle, sheep, and hogs were slaughtered on all sides. Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac There was usually a good deal of carelessness and remissness manifested by the men in the removal of the gratings in the morning. The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast To remind Disston of his remissness she walked over to a pen where Bowers, astride a powerful buck, saw in hand, was having his own troubles. The Fighting Shepherdess The remissness of that young gentleman in his attendance upon the lectures of the professors, had become by this time almost a proverb. The Youth of Jefferson A Chronicle of College Scrapes at Williamsburg, in Virginia, A.D. 1764 He was ruffled by such want of attention, and when there came at last a knock at his door, was quite prepared to expostulate with his landlady on her remissness. The Nebuly Coat On one occasion, in a moment of remissness, she forgot her prayers and the sign of the cross, before retiring for the night. The Superstitions of Witchcraft Quite unaware of any remissness on her part, Elsie settled herself comfortably—Mrs. Bennet had disposed of her luggage—folded her hands in her lap, and gazed idly out the window opposite. Elsie Marley, Honey They required exactitude from the native—the Government set the example of remissness. The Philippine Islands A large sum is exacted for remissness during the Ramazān, and it is said that the dread of loss operates powerfully upon a class of men who are particularly penny-wise. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II Miss Joliffe most sorrowfully admitted her shortcomings, and asked Martin’s forgiveness for her remissness. The Nebuly Coat I am also accusing myself sternly—but now the scales have fallen from my eyes and I recognize my remissness. The Tyranny of Weakness She returned only the more oppressed by the sense of remissness—of remorse. Elsie Marley, Honey On being remonstrated with for his remissness, after the date of repayment or return of the article has expired, he will coolly reply, “You did not ask me for it.” The Philippine Islands The other second heard me do so, and very handsomely agreed that I was entitled to what I asked, and the colonel immediately apologised for his remissness to my interests. Percival Keene The few to whom, from the remissness of their porters, she obtained admittance, were satisfied at their servants’ negligence when they heard the intelligence which Mrs Revel had to communicate. Newton Forster The Merchant Service But the fact was, he was so thoroughly disgusted at the remissness of those whose duty had been to have watched that night that he felt that a great disgrace had come to them all. Winter Adventures of Three Boys She recalled Elsie's fresh grief for the death of her mother and her own sense of remissness, and the class motto that signified through hardships to the stars. Elsie Marley, Honey The Londoners charged with remissness in carrying out the work of the plantation. London and the Kingdom - Volume II There had been remissness towards the slaves in this respect among other sections of the population, but such denominations were spurred to action by the example of Catholics. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 His conscience warned him that Cicely was going to attack him for his remissness; and how was he to defend himself? Round About a Great Estate Fearing to be myself condemned at the last day for too great lenity and remissness, I raise my voice, and denounce aloud to all, that if any swear, I forbid them the church. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March The glaring defeat of most of our volunteer regiments, from the beginning to this day, has lain in slovenliness and remissness as to every department of military duty, except the actual fighting and dying. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 Even then his strange remissness would not have impressed itself upon him but for a startling discovery. Two Boys in Wyoming A Tale of Adventure (Northwest Series, No. 3) Moderation in religion, or remissness in its strictest observances, became crimes, punishable by the severest discipline of that fearful and cruel establishment. Recollections of Manilla and the Philippines During 1848, 1849 and 1850 He pleaded stress of business as the excuse for this remissness, but Lorna herself knew only too well that he had no intention of coming. The Jolliest School of All Hence it is that, in Penance, according to the degree of intensity or remissness in the movement of the free-will, the penitent receives greater or lesser grace. Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition Grandmother went on talking in her polite Virginia way, not admitting their stark need or her own remissness, until Jake arrived with the hamper, as if in direct answer to Mrs. Shimerda’s reproaches. My Ántonia The king attributed the failure of the war to the remissness of his ministers in sending money and supplies. London and the Kingdom - Volume I The following day Anton told the merchant all that had passed, begged him to forgive his late remissness, and promised greater attention in future. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Startled by the suddenness of the man's appearance, and at a loss to explain his remissness, Mozart could only promise to fulfil the commission on his return, and, hastily entering his carriage, he drove away. Story-Lives of Great Musicians It seemed that some hasty words of the Superintendent, reflecting on the remissness of the soldiers on duty, had been the proximate cause of the slaughter, I do believe that the death-warrant was unwittingly spoken. Border and Bastille However, I beseech you to forgive me for all my remissness towards you, and I wish to tell you that, whatever happens, you shall never cease to have an old man's prayers. By What Authority? It made Alice think immediately of her own remissness,—if she had been remiss,—rather than of the enormity of his claim upon her. Can You Forgive Her? If while the faithful servant labours in his vocation a premature night falls upon him and suspends his toil, will the just Master who ordains the privation, be extreme in noting the remissness of infirmity? The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel At Liverpool I was guilty of a remissness which might have caused much trouble. The Reminiscences of an Astronomer He had been half prepared for a rating; Tweet's complete disregard of his remissness was distressing. The She Boss A Western Story This was a strange remissness in the slave and she was piqued. The Emigrant Trail The preacher plainly sees, and with some measure of candour confesses, that long remissness of Christian ministers in applying their principles to which the war, and all wars, are fundamentally due. The War and the Churches Conscious of former remissness, Morgan met her at Lancaster, and earnestly entreated she would repose some days at Saint's-Rest after the fatigue of her journey. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel He was permitted, indeed, to inflict the penalties; but when the boys were gone, he was to be chastised himself, if he had punished them either with too much severity or remissness. Ideal Commonwealths Otherwise, your honour would not have accused me of loose behaviour, and remissness of duty, in matters where, I think, I have rather exceeded than fallen short of it. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Thus all excuse for remissness on your part is taken away, since you can either wield your power or explain to us the hindrances which beset you.' The Letters of Cassiodorus Being A Condensed Translation Of The Variae Epistolae Of Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator It was sometime before the excitement died down, and meanwhile Lavinia Fenton's remissness of conduct was forgotten—indeed her intrepidity singled her out for praise, which she received with becoming graciousness. Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' To regret or to praise this remissness is now too late. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 Some one must suffer for this remissness, and who more naturally than the commander of a distant station, who confessed himself "no politician"? Types of Naval Officers Drawn from the History of the British Navy This remissness is no index to a subordinate position by women in Canada. The Canadian Commonwealth For there may be diversity of intensity and remissness, both in grace and in final glory as regards the subjects' participation. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition No, it was no remissness nor lack of bravery on the part of the enemy. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady The fruit of this remissness was a passion for one who fully returned it. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 But the intellectual nature does not admit of intensity or remissness; for it is not an accidental thing, since it is a substance. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition Now that the fevered mad mania of speculation is over this remissness of the law in two provinces will doubtless be remedied. The Canadian Commonwealth A longer delay than a week is considered an intimation that you are unwilling to accept the new acquaintance, unless some excuse for the remissness is made. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society Abasing themselves, they tore their mantles and howled; and God, piteous of their howlings, was constrained to say: "Bring me the prayers of these people and I will forget your remissness." My Neighbors Stories of the Welsh People Directions were given in a magisterial tone, and any remissness in the execution of his orders was rebuked with an air of authority. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 Your value is too justly estimated by our fellow-citizens at large, as well as their functionaries, to admit any remissness in their support of you. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 Be so good as to communicate these circumstances to the persons who you think may have supposed me guilty of remissness on this occasion. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 The call loses its significance entirely, and passes into remissness, when a longer time is permitted to elapse. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society The remissness of Congress, and their permanent session began to be a subject of uneasiness; and even some of the legislatures had recommended to them intermissions, and periodical sessions. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 But to what cause are we to ascribe the remissness of our own countrymen, whose opportunities have been equal to those of their predecessors or contemporaries? The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants Edward was convinced that the real cause of his failure was the remissness of the home government, and resolved to wreak his vengeance on his ministers. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) My dear madam, pardon my remissness; he is dead. Poison Island At the moment this seemed to her the weightier share of the family remissness. The Voice of the People Quincy took an early opportunity to explain to his wife his remissness in not informing his parents of his marriage, and disclosed to her Aunt Ella's plan. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life She soon outran faithless me in the heavenly race; gently chid me for my remissness, but continued my friend and helper. The Power of Faith Exemplified In The Life And Writings Of The Late Mrs. Isabella Graham. His enemies took advantage of his remissness to hatch an audacious plot which soon enabled them to renew the struggle under more favourable conditions. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) But there was the utmost remissness and neglect in sending those pieces, for it was considered certain that if the enemy came he would manage to make himself master of the port. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55 1620-1621 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. Then Sir Hugh came forward and shook hands with his new guest, with some sort of apology for his remissness, while Harry stood by, glowering at him, with offence in his eye. The Claverings I entered, more desirous of seeing the young lady than the count her father; I was blaming myself for my remissness, but there is no controlling one's interest and affections. The Man-Wolf and Other Tales The unfortunate delinquents were perhaps much encouraged by some remissness on the part of government itself. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12) They have been greatly aided by the artifice and craft of Silongan, their principal chief, and most of all by the remissness of our fleets. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 18 of 55 1617-1620 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Such injury is done by the remissness and neglect of him who governs. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55 1620-1621 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. I wonder you should accuse me of remissness, in not writing to you. The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol. I. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters He has used severe measures in regard to infringements of the ordinances regarding commerce, but there is evidently remissness in the customs inspection at Manila. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 12 of 55 1601-1604 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century We are glad to find that the embassy refused to take any share in this horrible work, though they fell into some disrepute with the troops, and even with the monarch, for their remissness. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 341, March, 1844 And in what other human business, besides that of education, are there not in like manner remissnesses and errors to point out? The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 5, May, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Fred appreciated their common peril too well to allow any betrayal through his remissness. The Cave in the Mountain A Sequel to In the Pecos Country / by Lieut. R. H. Jayne Nor should I now, was it not to rebut the charge of remissness and inattention to you. The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol. I. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters I learned that I had been unwittingly neglecting a duty, and now I blame myself for remissness. A Dream of the North Sea Well if there have been no backslidings or remissness in the procedure indicated, the following physical results will follow:— First the neophyte will take more pleasure in things spiritual and pure. Five Years of Theosophy For a moment the strong face of the man relaxed, as if in amusement at his own remissness; gradually however, it once more resumed its expression of musing thoughtfulness. Half A Chance This I cannot lose: every thing else has been taken from me by the envious spite of the people, and the treacherous remissness of the upper classes. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I I bitterly turned over in my mind the facts of our situation; “ours,” for, as a just punishment of my remissness, I was in the same quandary as a drunken, dissipated sailor before the mast. In the Wrong Paradise One of my predecessors paid with his life in awful tortures for his remissness in not providing for the succession to the soulship. The Great Taboo And the apprehensions, nay terrors I felt, were much augmented by the remissness of both Jarl and Samoa, in keeping their night-watches. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I Yet through the defectiveness of the statute, or the remissness of the prosecuting attorney, he goes free, without even a trial, to carry on his infamous traffic for other children. Women and the Alphabet A Series of Essays That which before this battle was called Fabius's cowardice and remissness, was now regarded as more than human sagacity, and a foresight so wonderful as to be beyond belief. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I I wonder whether the same remissness prevails elsewhere. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune The remissness, and even the connivance, of the Portuguese authorities has been a great hindrance to its abolition. The Personal Life of David Livingstone Antonym: affirmative. neglect, n. disregard, omission, negligence, default, dereliction, remissness, oversight. neglect, v. disregard, slight, overlook, ignore, omit. neglectful, a. Putnam's Word Book The few to whom, from the remissness of their porters, she obtained admittance, were satisfied at their servants' negligence when they heard the intelligence which Mrs Revel had to communicate. Newton Forster He is constantly reproaching himself with a remissness, which was purely imaginary, in keeping up his mathematics, his Greek tragedies, his Latin historians. Burke Now guard yourselves aright, let there be no remissness! that which exists will all return to nothingness! and now I die. Sacred Books of the East On Thursday morning a letter from Addie indirectly reminded him both of his remissness to her hostess, and of the existence of The Flag of Judah. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People A continuance of this unpardonable remissness upon their part must dispose the more respectable inhabitants to believe them partakers with the thieves. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2 The Senate, then, Sir, must stand, in the judgment of every man, fully acquitted of all remissness, all negligence, all inattention, amidst the fatigue and exhaustion of the closing hours of Congress. The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style His greatest wish was to return to the mysterious castle and atone for his remissness by asking the question which would release the king from further pain. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art All which laxness and remissness is for a lamentation, and ought to be lamented and mourned over by the people of God. The Auchensaugh Renovation of the National Covenant and Solemn League and Covenant With the Acknowledgment of Sins and Engagement to Duties, as They Were Renewed at Auchensaugh, Near Douglas, July 24, 1712. (Compared With the Editions of Paisley, 1820, and Belfast, 1835.) Also, The Renovation of These Public Federal Deeds Ordained at Philadelphia, October 8, 1880, by the Reformed Presbytery, with Accommodation of the Original Covenants, in Both Transactions, to Their Times and Positions Respectively The C.O. of a certain battalion had occasion to complain to those above him of the remissness of one of his chaplains. All in It : K(1) Carries On A Continuation of the First Hundred Thousand Now do not spare Their faults through much remissness, nor forget To cherish him, whose many pains and swet Hath giv'n increase, and added to the downs. The Faithful Shepherdess The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher (Volume 2 of 10). At that epoch Gaul was sadly in need of such missionaries, for, owing partly to the invasion of barbarians and partly to remissness on the part of the clergy, vice and impiety everywhere prevailed. The Glories of Ireland Fortunately, Dicky was too much taken up with his own remissness to notice my silence. Revelations of a Wife The Story of a Honeymoon She is as fast anchored as a cathedral, mon lieutenant," he quietly observed to the very officer through whose remissness the accident had occurred; "I see no use in these sails. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet The remissness of a mercantile correspondent of his father altered the current of his life, and mightily influenced, even to the present day, the fortunes of his country. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 He was, indeed, little qualified to solicit the affection of a traveller, for the remissness of his education had left him without any rule of action but his present humour. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 The Rambler, Volume II It is needless to attempt an apology for my remissness to you in money matters; my conduct is beyond all excuse.—Literally, The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 "No," said the clergyman, struck with a sense of remissness. The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage I did not return the family of Flints any thanks for their cordial invitation—a remissness for which I was, no doubt, charged with base ingratitude. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself It never occurred to him to write again; and Carmen was not surprised at his remissness. The Port of Adventure From enquiries among the entourage of the Princess Flavia, her Royal Highness is believed to be deeply offended by the remissness of his Majesty. The Prisoner of Zenda While he spoke, however, the young soldier seized his rifle, and advancing toward the front, prepared to atone for his venial remissness, by freely exposing his life in defense of those he attended. The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 Obviously the best amends that I could make for this remissness was to go and look at it without another moment's delay. Reprinted Pieces By some unaccountable remissness of patrols or videttes, the British cavalry, under Coffin, surprised the latter post. The Life of Francis Marion Sometimes I thought that the fiend followed me and might expedite my remissness by murdering my companion. Frankenstein With apologies for my remissness or indistinctness, I assured my lady that I accepted it most readily and gratefully. George Silverman's Explanation I could not bear to think that a minute should be lost by remissness or hesitation. Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale Richard did not deem it prudent to neglect the intimations; and, after doing humble penance for his remissness, he set sail for Acre. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 2 The surprise of Benson was complete, and he paid for his remissness or indifference with his life. The Life of Francis Marion Pretending now to repent him of his former practice, and carrying himself with more remissness, he became acceptable to such as pillaged the treasury, by not detecting or calling them to an exact account. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans He did not like to own that he had not as yet been to his parents' and his dear sister Anne—a remissness for which I am sure every well-regulated person will blame the Major. Vanity Fair With an apology for my remissness, I went into my own room to get the papers from my bag. Dracula A great outcry was raised against this culpable remissness, but no judicial inquiry was set on foot. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 2 Grandmother went on talking in her polite Virginia way, not admitting their stark need or her own remissness, until Jake arrived with the hamper, as if in direct answer to Mrs. Shimerda's reproaches. My Antonia This great remissness of mine has had its effect upon me. A Pair of Blue Eyes Is this owing to the generosity of him in whose possession it is found, or to the remissness of the officers of justice? Walden This was a delicate apology for his remissness, indeed. Captivating Mary Carstairs An Irish word, signifying liberty; Rather remissness, looseness, if ye will. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 6 I schooled myself, concerning my remissness to Lady Bray. The Adventures of Hugh Trevor It behoves me to account to my dear friend, in her present unhappy situation, for every thing that may have the least appearance of negligence or remissness on my part. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 2 A remissness and lack of confidence was soon visible in the efforts of his men, and the undisturbed interest of the Numidians was speedily directed to the manoeuvres of their monarch in the plain. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate The murderers were never traced out, and the remissness on the part of Philippe and Charles left an impression on Edward's mind that they had connived at the murder. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Happy for Emma that she took this view of the subject, since it saved her from that remissness too common among the followers of Christ. Be Courteous or, Religion, the True Refiner Again shame for my mother's remissness obliged me to cast down my eyes in awkward silence. Tales and Novels — Volume 09 An accident, and not remissness, has occasioned my silence. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 2 "Oh, a thousand pardons for my remissness!" he exclaimed, ringing the bell vehemently. The Heavenly Twins In the most forward, enterprising, inventive, and industrious nations, this spirit is fluctuating; and they who continue longest to gain advantages, or to preserve them, have periods of remissness, as well as of ardour. An Essay on the History of Civil Society, Eighth Edition When I realized my remissness, I saw that the powder on the sill had been disturbed, that Monsieur X had gone out. The Sign at Six His benevolence was a stranger to remissness or torpor. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker You seem to be charging me with some remissness, Miss Brandon. The Cathedral What imperfections I trace in myself! what remissness in Thy service! The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus Their sad fate is frequently the result of their own remissness in keeping a good look-out by day, and not having their lamps trimmed, like the wise virgins, by night. Redburn. His First Voyage Who is there upon whose heart no inordinate attachments steal; into whose actions no sloth, remissness, or other irregularity ever insinuates itself?… Purgatory For, upon the mind there steals a pleasure even in sloth and remissness, and that very inactivity which was at first hated, is at last loved. The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus; With His Account of Germany, and Life of Agricola I thought, as a matter of course, that when you were captured for aiding my escape you would have heard it, hence my remissness in not introducing myself. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden The army, who understood perfectly well the reason of their commander's remissness and consequent ill fortune, were extremely indignant at his conduct, and the camp was filled with suppressed murmurs and complaints. Cleopatra "There was occasion for gratitude," persisted Gerald, "or at least for an acknowledgment of your kindness, and it is because I am ashamed of my remissness that I take this first opportunity to thank you." Only an Incident No otherwise than thus, at least, can the remissness of some surgeons in remonstrating against cruelty be accounted for. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War Meanwhile the coroner's jury, after a very rigorous investigation, agreed unanimously to a verdict acquitting M. Lafontaine of all blame, and finding fault with the civic authorities for their remissness. Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin The boatman let him go, willingly; Mr. Heatherbloom hadn't asked for his last bill back again and the other overlooked reminding him of his remissness. A Man and His Money A foundation was thus laid with me for habitual remissness in these ceremonies; and after I grew up, I persuaded myself that they were of less importance than they were deemed by my countrymen. A Voyage to the Moon On the contrary, he indulges in a most querulous strain of sarcasm against the Catholic king for his remissness in this particular. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 And though, in a frantic sea-fight, such a thing might be imputed to hurry and remissness, yet Tawney, a stickler for his tribe, always ascribed it to quite a different and less honourable cause. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War Charleston, West Virginia, strategic position; taken by General Cox; inundated; headquarters of General Cox winter of 1861-2; remissness of city officials; reoccupied by General Cox. Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 2 November 1863-June 1865 A mocking desire to atone for a great remissness found him impotent. A Man and His Money I can't help remarking though, that you are just a wee peckle Irish in your lamentations concerning my remissness in writing. Canada for Gentlemen The evidence seems conclusive, for the next year Vane brought about an interview between the two at which Haynes was present, and there Haynes upbraided him with remissness in administering justice. The Emancipation of Massachusetts It was this: that, owing to some unprecedented oversight in the Purser, or some equally unprecedented remissness in the Naval-storekeeper at Callao, the frigate's supply of that delectable beverage, called "grog," was well-nigh expended. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War When the end comes, Pepys—while he admits that "the slowness and remissness of that great man" have done much harm—yet discerns that the prospect for the future is far gloomier by his loss. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 Parliament are rebuked for eluding the Covenant, for too great tenderness in their dealings with delinquents, and for remissness in the prevention and punishment of false doctrine. The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 And do you, then, measure my regard of heart by my remissness of hand? The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 As for these, that you may know That I mean not your remissness To chastise, I grant their pardon. Life Is a Dream Again, ye Greeks, shall our remissness yield The victory to Hector, Priam's son, To seize our ships, and endless glory gain? The Iliad It was only on Le Fonde's vigorous remonstrance, and his threats of the royal vengeance on their remissness, that proper steps were taken for the safety of the company. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 A fatal remissness seemed to characterize all early foreign adventure on Californian coasts. The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance Its owner went into exile in a neighboring state and died there out of reach of the incoming politician who naturally wanted to begin business by exposing the scandalous remissness of his predecessor. Guns of the Gods Through her remissness the ball dress was unfinished, and the girl, springing to her feet, turned intuitively to the sewing-machine, when the ringing laugh of Katherine dissolved the fog. A Rock in the Baltic "I'm sure I'm very much obliged to you," said Belton, feeling rather ashamed of his own remissness as he remembered how soundly he had himself slept. The Belton Estate Your last called for no answer; and I have so little to tell you, that I only write to-day to avoid the air of remissness. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 He could hardly be called a good clergyman, and yet his remissness was not so much his own fault as that of circumstances. The Kellys and the O'Kellys Spike now saw this well-planned project to avoid death, and regretted his own remissness in not making sure of Jack. Jack Tier Arnold spoke his mind; with civility, but in unmistakable terms; he accused the Doctor of remissness. The Crown of Life Some weeks later Ned wrote me from Florida, apologizing for his remissness. The Hermit and the Wild Woman Sometimes Jadwin did not get the flower, and the gardener charged the maid with remissness in forgetting to place it at his plate after he had given it into her hands. The Pit When she got up from her knees, she hoped that the disabilities of her present situation would atone for any remissness of which she had been guilty. Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl His natural activity of mind was hampered by a leaden sense of remissness. The Valley of Decision The condition of her health favoured remissness and postponement. Demos The horse nuzzling for sugar roused Polly to a sense of her remissness. Australia Felix A scolding letter from the novelist's mother, accusing Honore of remissness towards his nieces and family, was by chance read to the Wierzchownia hostess, and this further complicated a situation already sufficiently involved. Balzac She noticed, however, that, beyond sipping his wine, Windebank merely made pretence of eating: but for all his remissness with regard to his own needs, he was full of tender concern for her comfort. Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl It was as though the speaker had unconsciously convicted him of remissness, of cowardice even; so vain and windy his theorising seemed, judged by the other's deliberate act! The Valley of Decision This delay, or, more properly, this remissness, is by no means a pleasant matter to me. Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 2 from Rome to the End From what she wrote, though, Mahony saw that it was not the first time such remissness had occurred; and he felt grimly indignant with her employers. Australia Felix The least remissness in preparation, the least relaxation in execution, will only serve to prolong the war, and increase expenses. Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 1 (1774-1779): the American Crisis Her previous sense of remissness was still with her, hampering her, making her unfree; and for a minute she did not know what to say. Maurice Guest With her back supported against a tree, and sustained on one side by the young sentinel whose remissness had suffered Hetty to escape, sat the female whose expected visit had produced his delinquency. The Deerslayer "Succeed or fail, I will have no remissness to reproach myself with." Hard Cash Ah, friends, soon shall ye make the mischief more through this remissness,—but let each man conceive shame in his heart, and indignation, for verily great is the strife that hath arisen. The Iliad The Father has not that hold on the younger men he used to have, and I have thought that even in Juan himself I have detected a remissness. Ramona Pretending now to repent of his former practice, and carrying himself with more remissness, he became acceptable to such as pillaged the treasury, by not detecting or calling them to an exact account. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls A vague uneasiness, a still more vague sense of some remissness on his own part, possessed him. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories One noble and learned person was so much disgusted by your remissness that he employed his own great abilities and his own valuable time in framing a new coercion bill for you. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 Why, even in the house where he lived, and in the little cook-shop where he habitually took his meals, the people round him had taken to taunt him with the remissness of the police. The Lodger Her remissness might endanger all his plans, alter the whole course of his life. The Egoist Thus, if the mayor of the township complained of any man for remissness at his work, he received no rations till he had improved. A Vanished Arcadia: being some account of the Jesuits in Paraguay 1607-1767 The Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs of London were threatened with imprisonment for remissness in collecting the payments. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 As soon as he had apologized for the remissness of his memory, he asked me if he should send Boots for Mr. Pumblechook? Great Expectations In these quarters we must leave him, to acquaint the reader with the state of things in the insurgent army, and with the cause of its strange remissness in guarding the passes of the Apurimac. History of the Conquest of Peru; with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas Whilst, on the other hand, to scold at people guilty of remissness, to drive and fine and chasten, these are proceedings doubtless which go hand in hand with hate and bitterness. Hiero In these quarters we must leave him, to acquaint the reader with the state of things in the insurgent army, and with the cause of its strange remissness in guarding the passes of the Apurimac. History of the Conquest of Peru; with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas |
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