In May of 1770, a town meeting was held in Boston, and a resolution of thanks was passed to the distinguished representative for his services in the General Assembly. This was on the occasion of his retirement into the country, in the hope of regaining his health. At the close, the resolution declared:英文原著 · 《James Otis The Pre-Revolutionist》
Aimata's resolution to send him away in the darkness was a forgotten resolution already. She had let him persuade her that he was in no danger, so long as he remained in the hut on the cliff; and she had promised, at parting, to return to him while the Priest was still sleeping, at the dawn of day.英文原著 · 《LITTLE NOVELS》
I do not wish to justify myself at the expense of that miserable man. It is true that I loved Miss Laroche too dearly to yield her to any rival except at her own wish. It is also true that Captain Stanwick more than once insulted me, and that I endured it. He had suffered from sunstroke in India, and in his angry moments he was hardly a responsible being. It was only when he threatened me with personal chastisement that my patience gave way. We met sword in hand. In my mind was the resolution to spare his life. In his mind was the resolution to kill me.英文原著 · 《LITTLE NOVELS》
"According to the gentleman's own theory," Barnum replied, "the smaller the number, the surer are we to arrive at correct conclusions. Now, therefore, is just the time to decide; and I move that the gentleman's resolutions be considered." This proposition was seconded amid a roar of laughter; and the resolutions were almost unanimously voted down, before the member fairly comprehended what was going on. He afterwards acknowledged it as a pretty fair joke, and at any rate as an effective one.英文原著 · 《Life of Hon. Phineas T. Barnum》
Carelse, in seconding the resolution, remarked that that was not the time to consider their own troubles, but to show the enemy that they stood together as a united Empire against any foe who dared to lower the Union Jack. The resolution was adopted with enthusiasm.英文原著 · 《Native Life in South Africa》
Wooding, who spoke in support of the resolution, remarked that the coloured women would be found ready to do their duty whenever the call went forth. The best way to show loyalty to the Empire was by rendering some service. The resolution was unanimously adopted.英文原著 · 《Native Life in South Africa》
"As part of the proposed global resolution, the defendant agrees to an aggregate financial penalty of $1.9 billion.美剧 · 《Billions》
But you are basically the undead wandering the house until morning, so some resolution would help you, too.美剧 · 《Billions》
Having been on all sides of these situations, I feel I have a good instinct for where the equitable resolution is.美剧 · 《Billions》
How would you ensure that error resolution policies remain within the guidelines of.美剧 · 《Billions》