Committing Sentence Examples

Livia was suspected of committing various crimes to secure the throne for Tiberius, whereas Augustus naturally favoured the claims of his blood-relatives.

Thus, in 1492 the Turks made incursions into Carinthia as far as Laibach, and into Styria as far as Cilli, committing unspeakable atrocities; in 1493 they overran both Styria and Croatia.

In the state reformatory at Elmira (which, like that at Napanoch, is for men between sixteen and thirty years of age who have been convicted of a state prison offence for the first time only), the plan of committing adult felons on an indeterminate sentence to be determined by their behaviour was first tested in America in 1877, and it has proved so satisfactory that it has been in part adopted for the state prisons.

The severity with which Henry treated the last rebels was regarded as a blot upon his fame; but the only case of merely vindictive punishment was that of the poet Luke de la Barre, who was sentenced to lose his eyes for a lampoon upon the king, and only escaped the sentence by committing suicide.

But in November 1898, on the occasion of the renewal of the commercial convention with Austria, the attack on the ministry was renewed with unprecedented virulence, obstruction being systematically practised with the object of goading the government into committing illegalities, till Banffy, finding the situation impossible, resigned on the 17th of February 1899.

The allies were thus afforded an opportunity of committing the very blunder which Napoleon longed for, namely to attempt a risky forward concentration.

But it did not stop the heinous acts he's committing.

Holdings hands like an old world family; we were committing our lives together like marriage vows.

The fundametal difficulty which confronts those who would distinguish between pleasure and eudaemonia is that all pleasure is ultimately a mental phenomenon, whether it be roused by food, music, doing a moral action or committing a theft.

Dublin was saved by its inhabitants committing it to the flames, and, though nineteen victories were won, of which that at Slane in Louth by Robert was counted the chief, the success was too rapid to be permanent.

The difficulty, however, is more apparent than real, and in this sense, that if we start with a diseased organ as our subject of inquiry, we can quite properly, and without committing a solecism, treat of the functions of that organ in terms of its diseased state.

He leaves his wife, if she will not accompany him, and goes forth into the forest, committing her and his house to his sons.

But not stopping the heinous acts he's committing.

Yet I think his committing suicide would be a pretty drastic response.

Police can give a reprimand to a young person who admits committing a minor crime.

Seven of them who refused to pledge themselves to obedience were put to death; the Shiites considered them as martyrs and accused Moawiya of committing a great crime.

In one, a large circular tomb, were found three sepulchral couches in stone, carved in imitation of wood, and a fine statuette in bronze of Ajax committing suicide.

By committing herself to this system the Church of Scotland established between herself and the Church of England a division which became more and more apparent and was the cause of much of her subsequent sufferings.

He was present when the latter subject was introduced, and he entreated the fathers to study the subject well before committing themselves to a decision.

The society also maintained Beggar Colonies for the compulsory detention of persons committing the offence of begging.

Knox had already by letter formally broken with the earl of Moray, "committing you to your own wit, and to the conducting of those who better please you"; and now, in one of his greatest sermons before the assembled lords, he drove at the heart of the situation - the risk of a Catholic marriage.

This territorial arrangement eliminated all sectarian distinctions, and also the possibility of committing the different churches as such to any particular policy.

But being determined to vindicate the traditional claims of his family in north Connaught, he aided Hugh Maguire against the English, though on the advice of Tyrone he abstained for a time from committing himself too far.

At the same time he made a careful study of the Bible, committing to memory the entire New Testament both in English and in Greek.

But Ito felt that his knowledge of foreigners, if it was to be thorough, should be sought for in Europe, and with the connivance of Choshu he, in company with Inouye and three other young men of the same rank as himself, determined to risk their lives by committing the then capital offence of visiting a foreign country.

Henry VI., it is argued, had broken the tacit compact which the house of Lancaster had made with the nation; instead of committing the administration of the realm origin of to ministers chosen for him by, or at least approved the Wars by, his parliament, he persisted in retaining in office of the persons like Suffolk and Somerset, who had for- Roses.

Between 1811 and 1814 hands of so-called Luddites, starving operatives out of work, scoured the country, smashing machinerythe immediate cause of their misfortunesand committing every sort of outrage.

Without forgetting that Augustine was partly a symptom and only in part a cause - without committing ourselves to the one-sidedness of the great-man method of construing history - we must do justice to his supreme greatness.

For no punishments can prevent the individual from becoming a person of whatsoever character he chooses or from committing acts of whatsoever moral quality he determines to prefer.

A British subject committing bigamy in any country may be tried for the same in the United Kingdom (Earl Russell's case, 1901).

By statute in some states, upon absence cf one spouse from the state for five years without being heard of, the other may marry again without committing bigamy, in other states the period is seven years.

In most states, it is perfectly legal to bust a cap in someone who is involved in committing a violent felony.

It would be wrong to remove freewill just to stop somebody committing evil.

He accused the sub-committee of committing a " schoolboy howler " in its presentation of the evidence.

He would have been also attracted to the concept that God is faithful despite the unfaithfulness of his people in committing idolatry.

Remember, if it moves, its likely committing libel in some way shape or form.

Orestes was persued by the Furies for committing matricide, they drove him mad and he chased him from land to land.

It would be adding insult to injury and committing a second evil, to repudiate a wife to whom you have made solemn vows.

If you do so without permission from the landowner you may be committing trespass and be asked to leave.

The oligarchical party considered it a disgrace to obey a simple boyar; conspiracies were frequent, the rural districts were desolated by famine and plague, great bands of armed brigands roamed about the country committing all manner of atrocities, the Cossacks on the frontier were restless, and the government showed itself incapable of maintaining order.

By Matthew Gregory Lewis again "Timour" is depicted as the conventional tyrant of a gorgeous melodrama, slaying, burning, slaughtering and committing every possible atrocity until checked by a violent death and a poetical climax.

The circumstance which has given popular interest to the lemming is that certain districts of the cultivated lands of Norway and Sweden, where in ordinary circumstances they are unknown, are, at uncertain intervals varying from five to twenty or more years, overrun by an army of these little creatures, which steadily and slowly advance, always in the same direction, and regardless of all obstacles, swimming streams and even lakes of several miles in breadth, and committing considerable devastation on their line of march by the quantity of food they consume.

Under these clauses Only when people are committing or threatening to commit a criminal or tortious act can they be prosecuted.

You are committing no crime whatsoever and you will not be usurping any title that cannot legally be sold.

Are they committing a mortal or a venial sin?

In some countries, hand or foot amputations are a punishment for committing a crime.

More selective than friends and family, angel investors will do more analysis before committing funds.

In doing so, they are committing their child to a life of service to Christ.

If going for a totally new style or material, try to find out whether the style is comfortable when worn, whether the fabric feels comfortable at different times of the day and so on before committing yourself to the purchase.

Ask around and figure out the potential value of the card in detail before committing yourself to an expensive purchase.

Before committing to the lessons, be sure your schedule allows for you to take the time needed to learn yoga.

If you find one with the features you require, do a price comparison and research the brand before committing.

Inspect the instrument carefully and play it before committing to purchase.

Thirdly, pay attention to how the person on the other end is approaching your situation before committing to anything.

Other times, they use the fake identification they've created after committing another type of identity theft.

Whether you need quarterly updates versus monthly, or all three reports versus one, will depend entirely on your needs, and you should make sure you weigh the pros and cons of each plan before committing to one.

When he was eventually caught after he'd been committing identity theft for five years, he agreed to cooperate with the FBI and became a successful consultant advising businesses about how to protect themselves from this crime.

Both have advantages and drawbacks, so research which type best suits your personality before committing to one particular approach.

Remember if you're buying online to measure carefully before committing to any purchases because there will likely be shipping costs associated with making a return.

Don't forget to check what the shipping costs will be before committing to any of the china cabinets.

You need to explore all of your options before committing to a system.

Lighting has a big impact on how a color is perceived - always look at a color in the light it will be permanently displayed before committing.

While you may be able to get a get deal in such an area, check the crime rates and school districts before committing to purchase.

The initial consultation and touch-up work may cost extra, so make sure you get a full estimate before committing to the process.

Make sure you book an appointment for a consultation prior to committing to the work and ask to view a portfolio of their previous clients.

Take a site for a test drive and see what quirks you encounter before committing your hard-earned cash.

It's a good idea to play for free and get comfortable with the site before committing any cash.

Most websites will take you to a final confirmation page where you can look over the details of your payment before committing to it.

Do you research before committing to a service, and if something doesn't seem right about a company, don't work with them.

Finally, compare prices at price comparison websites like PriceSCAN.com before committing to a sale.

When you click the button to perform this operation, you are not committing to buy the item.

You can use a price comparison site like Froogle or you can compare prices yourself by visiting the sites of several vendors before committing to a purchase.

If you are a novice skier you may want to rent skis and test them out before committing to a pair.

If you already have something scheduled for a specific day, let family and friends know you will not be committing to anything else.

Make sure you check out magazine websites and digital subscriptions before committing to a print subscription.

Not every teenager who indulges in drugs and alcohol and who is introverted mulls over the possibility of committing suicide.

Don't make the mistake of assuming that if a person is talking about committing suicide that they aren't serious about going through with it.

Talk to the kids about sins they might be committing.

People committing to a vegetarian lifestyle are aware of lots of great reasons to stop eating meat, but when making this choice it's also important to note the disadvantages of vegetarianism.

Before committing to a single photographer you should feel confident in his ability to work with you and your bridal party.

Be sure to add up as many of the expenses prior to committing to a destination wedding in the Sunshine State.

When buying blank invitations online, check for shipping fees, the cost of coordinating envelopes and other accessories, and quality guarantees before committing to a purchase.

Check around, make your budget clear up front, taste cake samples before committing to hiring someone, and don't be afraid to ask for detailed design sketches or potential decoration ideas.

However, before committing to any drug treatment program, an addict should make his/her best effort to find out if the approach is what will work for him/her.

People ages 65 and older have a much higher risk of committing suicide than teenagers or young adults.

If you tend to flit from one trend to the next and don't love committing to one design for an extended period of time, then stick with comforter sets that won't break the bank.

Decide if it's worth the expense before committing to this type of shower curtain.

Shorter workshops, ranging from three hours to three days, are also available for people who want to learn tips without committing to the entire course.

Talk about committing to a role - comedian/actor Jerry Seinfeld came to the May 17, 2007 Cannes film festival screening of his upcoming animated feature dressed as a bee.

He ended up committing suicide when Moore was 18 years old.

Other celeb scandal fodder includes the stars committing heinous and serious crimes.

It's still surprising though when a celeb ends up committing a burglary, because they seem to be throwing their stardom away.

Careful shoppers will want to consider a few concepts before committing to an infant party dress purchase.

Review a program's course of study carefully before committing to it, and make sure it provides the background you want.

It's important to verify the credibility and quality of an online master's program before committing to it.

Check out every aspect of a program before committing.

When investigating undergraduate courses through distance learning, it's always a wise idea to find out as much as possible about a program before committing.

Even if cruise line employment seems like a good match for your personality, it is best to consider the overall lifestyle of crew members before committing to a lengthy contract.

Choosing cedar siding for an exterior home renovation can be costly, so be sure to do your research before committing to a specific grade and type of wood.

Not all bamboo floors are created equal; do your research before committing by conducting a bamboo flooring comparison.

Try a faux painting technique on a piece of plywood and prop it up on the wall to see how you like it in the space before committing to the whole thing.

Due to the impact of cyber bullying, there are children who have developed depression and others who have gone to far as committing suicide.

Students who are identified as high risk for committing an offense should be offered or referred to an appropriate program.

The most important thing to remember when committing yourself to care giving is to always take care of yourself.

Some people believe dreaming is a way to act out our unconscious wishes, while others attribute dreams to dealing with emotions, creating new pathways in the brain, and committing things to memory.

If you do wear bifocals, though, you may want to get the opinion of an optician before committing to a purchase, so visiting a brick-and-mortar store that offers Bellagio frames to try on a few pairs will be in your best interest.

Often a trial pair can be requested to make sure that you are pleased with the results before committing to an entire purchase.

You may even be able to try more than one color before committing to a whole box (or two, if your prescriptions are different for each eye).

For those who prefer to purchase in person to handle the merchandise and get a feel for it before committing, there are also many retailers in just about any major city in the United States.

You may want to check with your local optical shops first to see what they have in stock and try on a few pairs of motorcycle goggles before committing to a pair with your prescription inside.

You will also get a better idea of what you're purchasing, maybe even try the goggles on first, before committing to them in any way.

If you're a fan of reading reviews before committing to a doctor's visit or a purchase, you can almost always find some online.

In addition, you will be able to try out a pair before committing to a box to make sure that they sit correctly on your eye, feel comfortable, and if you need vision correction, contain the perfect prescription for crystal clear vision.

Be sure to take a look at the return policy and the shipping rates before committing to a purchase.

It's a good idea to read the fine print before committing to and paying for a Hershey Park package.

Quick Play lets anyone have a taste of Brain Age without committing to the creation of a new player file.

Keep an eye out and you can enjoy Gamefly for free for a longer time before committing to a monthly plan.

Typically, to get the best access, you'll need to sign up either for a free or premium account, so be sure to check around before committing yourself to anything.

Although heartily I recommend it, I would also recommend not committing infanticide on it like we did and let it age a bit longer (2-3 years).

It's best to determine if it's okay to uncork the Chardonnay before committing a misdemeanor.

Ask for just a taste before committing to an entire glass or bottle.

These American service providers offer some of the best values that we know of, but be sure to research all your options before committing to a contract!

In video games, kids can experience virtual combat, are exposed to exploding virtual body parts, and practice committing murder and theft to win games.

Suicidal behavior are thoughts or tendencies that put a person at risk for committing suicide.

Suicide, attempted suicide, and thoughts of committing suicide are, as of the early 2000s, growing problems among adolescents in the United States and much of the world.

Second, they can ask direct questions, such as "Are you thinking of committing suicide?" or "Are you thinking of ending your life?"

There are many methods, both medical and psychological, of helping teenagers who consider committing suicide.

Many of these children are labeled "ungovernable" for committing offenses such as running away and truancy.

In the early 2000s, suicide, attempted suicide, and thoughts of committing suicide are growing problems among adolescents in the United States and much of the world.

They may also ask direct questions of the child, such as "Are you thinking of committing suicide?" or "Are you thinking of ending your life?"

That way you can decide which type you prefer before committing.

Before committing to a wild style with funky hair color, however, be sure to check your school's dress code guidelines - many schools don't permit unusual cuts or colors that may be distracting in class.

Chunking is one way of testing out a color on larger sections of hair without committing to it completely.

These pieces are ideal for changing your look without committing to an entirely new style.

If you want to create the look of a mohawk without committing to a shaved head, a fauxhawk is certainly your best option.

Use this type of extension to add a wild splash of color like red or blue without committing to bleaching your hair.

Most hair salons offer free consultations, so it doesn't hurt to get a few professional opinions and maintenance suggestions before committing to any sort of hair color.

Bear in mind the cost and upkeep of color touch-ups before committing yourself and your pocket book.

When incorporating hair highlights in styles and hair designs, make sure you consider the overall effect of both before committing to a color service.

Or homeschoolers considering a move will also want to do research before committing to a transfer to one of these states.

See if your child like the materials and if they're appropriate for his or her grade level, interest, and skills before committing to a monthly membership fee.

Families find that in an effort to provide social opportunities for their kids, they actually end up committing to more activities than they can handle.

Do your research on the company before committing to travel.

Those interested in working on an Alaskan fishing vessel should research its facilities before committing to the job.

This type of job can be a rewarding experience for qualified nurses, especially those you want to have an opportunity to see more of Canada without committing long-term to one town or city.

Along with the interest rates charged on jumbo loans, borrowers should think about the long term ramifications of committing to such a sizeable monthly payment.

Foreclosed homes are also available for people looking to purchase a home to live in, but potential buyers should take care to understand the process before committing to this type of purchase.

This is why you want to be sure and try on your suit before committing to a purchase.

By working the trend into your existing wardrobe, you'll be able to give it a chance without committing fully.

Always ask the technician for an estimate before committing to the repair, as certain components may not be under warranty anymore.

You can try games you've never played before without committing to their full (costly) versions.

Selling candles to family and friends is a very low key way of selling candles, however, it can be an effective way to 'dip a toe in the water' without committing too much to a venture.

Before committing to a bulk order, find out what the retailer's return policy is like.

Filling out a form committing to pledge or sponsor an organization financially does not count as a charitable gift.

I haven't put any pressure on us and have told her that she would be committing a mistake if she were to love someone out of sympathy.

I now feel annoyed that I have wasted five years committing to someone that has no reason nor ever will to ask me to marry him.

This man has every excuse in the book for not committing.

If it were, then staying involved with you without committing to you is a way for him to avoid any negative fallout should the relationship end.

Many coaches offer a complimentary session, which you can use as a way to interview the person before committing to work with him/her.

All a person needs to begin committing identity theft is a birth date, Social Security number, name and address.

As with any engagement ring, always examine the quality of each stone, the ring's setting, and other details before committing to a purchase.

Before committing to marriage, couples should discuss key issues in their lives and strive to reconcile potential problems long before they become arguments.

As with any jewelry purchase, however, it is important to carefully investigate the merchant's guarantees and policies before committing to buy.

Enjoying a romantic movie while committing to a personal happy ending.

Many jewelers offer these plans to qualified buyers, but be sure to read all terms and conditions about adjustable rates, grace periods, and late payment fees before committing to a purchase.

Parents may give a child a promise or commitment ring when that child makes a commitment to a cause, such as remaining chaste until marriage or committing to religious service.

Be sure to check them out thoroughly before committing to pay anything.

In the program will not offer you a refund within a probation period, make sure they'll let you poke around first before committing.

This is the perfect choice for those that may be a bit wary about committing to a full sized handbag, but are still interested in owning a style that is charmingly irreverent.

Consider all influences and their appeal before committing to an important decision.

These, of course, aren't free and should be carefully evaluated before committing to anything.

He doesn't want to risk making a mistake, so he's going to get to know you first before committing himself to the smallest emotional investment.

Sagittarius doesn't have a problem committing to just one person, but feeling trapped and hemmed in is not an option for this sign.

Before committing yourself to expensive character bedding, try to decide if your child's love of the character is here to stay or just a passing phase.

However, you need to make sure that you have the time to complete them before committing to them.

Committing to buying a certain amounts of tickets might get you a few dollars off per ticket.

The Avatar movie extended previews gave potential fans the opportunity to check out the 162 minute James Cameron film in more detail than a regular preview without committing to watching the whole movie.

Also, before committing to a single site regardless of its selection, you'll want to make sure that it's easy enough to use and offers the technical support and customer service you would hope for in any service.

You can download a seven-day, free trial before committing.

According to legend, a head nurse was found dead there in 1928 after committing suicide by hanging herself from the light fixture.

The idea of reincarnation is actually a concept that you might think would motivate people to contemplate committing suicide in order to leave this life and enter the next quicker.

The main reason for this is that the act of committing suicide reflects a failure of your soul to understand and learn the lessons of your current incarnation.

Requesting free product samples of lotion online is a great way to save money and experiment with an assortment of items before committing to a purchase.

If your pet has never tried this brand before, see if you can try a totally free product sample through the vet or by finding one online before committing yourself to buying an entire bag of food.

Cross-check reciprocal admission arrangements online before committing to one membership.

Best of all, committing to an automatic shipping program often means you will save money, as many offer up to a 10 percent discount on your contact order, along with a reduced or free shipping rate.

You could also consider purchasing a used or refurbished monitor, although it's a good idea to get pre-owned models checked out by a professional prior to committing to the sale.

The good news is that you can change your mindset, and the result of your current situation, by committing to learn more about money management one step at a time.

Make Me a Match - Jane's guardian angel returns as a human just as she discovers that a matchmaking service is committing fraud.

Note that some people have been known to have an allergic reaction to Henna as well as traditional tattoo inks; do a small skin test before committing to a large design.

Wearing temporary tattoos for lower back areas gives you a way to sport a sexy tattoo without committing to the pain and permanency of real ink.

For some, the feeling of committing their faith to permanent ink is almost like receiving a sacrament.

Once Caps make a decision, they stick by it; this is exactly what any true tat enthusiast does when committing to a design.

If committing to a tattoo seems a little too permanent, why not test the imagery of being inked with a body art airbrush tattoo?

The classes are primarily offered on the weekends, so it's a matter of searching for the classes needed and committing yourself to it.

If there's a studio or fitness center that offers kid's yoga, ask to observe a session or two before committing to a regular class.

Programs that do not require additional classes throughout the week may be good candidates even if they are an hour drive away, so extend your search before committing to one particular RI teacher training program.

Writing forces you to think about what you're committing to on paper, allowing frequent reviews and changes as time goes on and you gain experience in your business operations.

This also gives business owners the opportunity to try out several accounting packages at no cost before committing to one as a long-term investment.

While they are committing crimes, they display a page on their website that lists all the ways in which they donate money to charities, or practice environmentally sustainable practices.

Do due diligence before committing time, personal information and money to unscrupulous characters.

Understanding all the costs associated with franchising is important before jumping in and committing to owning a franchise.

Always request a full disclosure kit and read every word of it before committing to a franchise.

These kits contain everything you need to make a simple project, which can give your child a taste of different crafts without committing a lot of time or money.

If you're passionate about scrapbooking or rubber stamping, making cards is a great way to use up your leftover supplies and try out new techniques before committing to a larger project.

If you're new to beading and jewelry making, a bracelet gives you a chance to perfect your technique without committing to an extensive project.

You may also wish to purchase a sample issue of each magazine at your local newsstand or browse through the copies at the nearest public library before committing to a year-long subscription.

Read the fine print before committing to a course.

Slimming down the healthy way is best achieved by balancing your diet to include healthy and nutritious foods while committing to a regular exercise routine.

Some websites offer free downloads of calculators but it is important to do a little homework before committing to a certain program.

When looking to try Brendan Brazier's vegan eating plan, it would be practical and advisable to look at the Thrive Diet rules before committing to this lifestyle change.

Embarking on a low carb diet generally means committing to more time in the kitchen.

There have even been news stories about people committing assault because some yahoo just can't keep from hooting and hollering through the whole darn workout.

Our Strap Police fashion violation notification system was created to help put a stop to this practice by allowing citations from concerned friends, coworkers or family to be sent to those committing a strap fashion faux paux.

Check all of your options before committing to any type of breast form to make sure you'll get the shape, weight, and style you'd like most.

If you are buying lingerie as a gift, it is always wise to have an accurate understanding of your partner's measurements before committing to a lingerie set.

But what you may not realize is that the sellers of those bags are actually committing federal crimes that have serious world consequences.

Anyone who knowingly sells a knockoff with a decently created designer label, even if they tell the buyer it is fake, is committing a crime.

Party rentals are a great way to get ahold of the items you need for the ultimate event, without committing to permanent ownership.

He also has encyclopedic informations on cultural mores across the galaxy - just the droid you would want at your side to keep you from committing the odd destruction-of-your-race faux pas when dealing with aliens.

But before committing yourself, it doesn't hurt to ask, 'is this really a science fiction story?

According to the letter, Hydroderm was committing "serious violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act" in their advertising and labeling.

Be sure you've checked around and received multiple pricing quotes while verifying the credentials of your dermatologist or physician prior to committing to removal.

While this may be a convenient way to get your products, some people may prefer to purchase them elsewhere, such as Amazon.com or eBay, instead of committing to a subscription program.

Remember to read all about the networking site before committing to join.

Having convoked his boyars he reproached them collectively with robbing the treasury and committing acts of injustice, and he caused one of them, a Prince Shuiski who happened to be in power at the moment, to be seized by his huntsmen and torn in pieces by a pack of hounds, as a warning to others.

Cyprus was annexed by Rome in 58, its king committing suicide.

Siegfried's whole character and career is, indeed, annihilated in the clumsy progress towards this consummation; but Shakespeare might have condoned worse plots for the sake of so noble a result; and indeed Wagner's awkwardness arises mainly from fear of committing oversights.

Malinovsky had been caught in committing burglary and forgery.

At Dalmahoy Castle, near Ratho (pop. 1946), the seat of the earl of Morton, are preserved the only extant copy of the bible of the Scottish parliament and the original warrant for committing Queen Mary to Lochleven Castle in Kinross-shire.

Chamberlain, the necessity of committing to memory two syllabaries, one of which has many variant forms, and at least two or three thousand Chinese ideographs, in forms standard and cursive ideographs, too, most of which are susceptible of three or four different readings according to circuinstance,add, further, that all these kinds of written symbols are apt to be encountered pell mell on the same page, and the task of mastering Japanese becomes almost Herculean.

The Jagiellos, as a rule, prudently avoided committing themselves to any political system which might irritate the still distant but much-dreaded Turk, but when their dominions extended so far southwards as to embrace Moldavia, the observance of a strict neutrality became exceedingly difficult.

It may be noticed that the Flatey Book narrative gives a somewhat different but much slighter account of Thorfinn's expedition, making both Thorvald Ericsson and Freydis undertake separate Vinland ventures - one before, the other after, Karlsefni's enterprise - Thorvald being killed on his (as in Red Eric Saga, but with divergent details), and Freydis on her committing atrocities upon her comrades, the Icelanders Helgi and Finnbogi, which are unnoticed in Red Eric. The latter, however, in its mention of the domestic broils which arose over the women of the colony in its third winter, points to something which may have been the germ of the highly elaborated Freydis story in Flatey.

During the summer General John Sullivan marched with a large force against the Indians (all the Iroquois tribes except the Oneidas and part of the Tuscaroras siding with the British during the war) and against the Loyalists of western New York, who had been committing great depredations along the frontier; and on the 29th of August he inflicted a crushing defeat upon them at Newtown, on the site of the present Elmira.

Those that finally perish in the sea, committing what appears to be a voluntary suicide, are only acting under the same blind impulse which has led them previously to cross shallower pieces of water with safety.

For our knowledge of this subject we are indebted chiefly to Icelandic literary men of the 12th and 13th centuries, who gave accounts of many legends which had come down to them by oral tradition, besides committing to writing a number of ancient poems. Unfortunately Icelandic history is quite unique in this respect.

It was Aldo's ambition to secure the literature of Greece from further accident by committing its chief masterpieces to type.

A husband at initiation left his wife, committing her "to God and the gospel"; a wife her husband.

All pupils were taught to recite portions of the Koran, and a proportion of the scholars learnt to read and write Arabic and a little simple arithmetic. Those pupils who succeeded in committing to memory the whole of the Koran were regarded as fiki (learned in Mahommedan law), and as such escaped liability to military conscription.

Filangieri marched forward taking town after town, and committing many atrocities.

Forty days after his departure an order for his execution was signed, hut he anticipated his fate by committing suicide.

The whole party were proved to have disseminated newspapers tending to incite to sedition and the commission of crime, to have abstained from denouncing the system of intimidation, and to have compensated persons injured in committing crime.

Typhon's later career, " committing dreadful crimes out of envy and spite, and throwing all things into confusion," was parallel to the proceedings of most of the divine beings who put everything wrong, in opposition to the being who makes everything right.

He decided to proceed with a lesser charge of committing an act likely to assist the enemy.

Be ready, instead, to use approaches like drawing diagrams, repeating things and committing them to memory or making audiotapes.

I have evidence of his committing burglary, signed by a most eminent English curate.

Some communities may have HOA (Home Owners Association) restrictions about the installation of wind turbines that you should investigate prior to committing to a purchase.

Before committing, research your options to see which are best for you.

Be sure to read the terms and restrictions of each grant you apply for so you understand what you are committing to if you accept the grant funds.

People who feel unsure about committing to psychology as a career field may be better off pursuing a master's because it provides additional training without requiring the extreme commitment of a doctoral program.

Visit a department store and try on a few before committing to anything.

Of course these prices are not set in stone and it's recommended that you do a little comparison shopping before committing.

Kindred to this latter view was the position of sundry sects of English fanatics during the Commonwealth, who denied that an elect person sinned, even when committing acts in themselves gross and evil.

From that work we learn that the higher education of the youth of Bagdad consisted principally in a minute and careful study of the rules and principles of grammar, and in their committing to memory the whole of the Koran, a treatise or two on philology and jurisprudence, and the choicest Arabian poetry.