misreckoning

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We came to Hayti upon the southern side, and because of some misreckoning failed of knowing that it was Hayti, until an Indian in a canoe below us, called loudly "El Almirante!"

From 1492 by Johnston, Mary

I have never been able to see the connection of this anachronism or misreckoning of time with the Prince's vow.

From Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography by Jean Paul

It was now clear to him that he had made a grave misreckoning; humiliating, perhaps irreparable.

From The Case of Richard Meynell by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

I dare say, many sin, rather because of a misapprehended immunity from it and a misreckoning of their own measure and strength, than because of the strength of sin itself.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

What childish follies and impertinences!—what misunderstanding of others, and misreckoning of the things that most concerned her—what blind drifting—what inevitable shipwreck!

From Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume II by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.