A London Encyclopaedia, Or Universal Dictionary of Science, Art, Literature and Practical Mechanics: Comprising a Popular View of the Present State of Knowledge : Illustrated by Numerous Engravings, a General Atlas, and Appropriate Diagrams, Volum 10Thomas Curtis Thomas Tegg, 1829 |
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... less gas , and more water and tar , than when it is extended over a considerable surface , and sud- denly brought to a red heat . It is also very advantageous to dry the coal before its introduc- tion into the retort . In a small gas ...
... less gas , and more water and tar , than when it is extended over a considerable surface , and sud- denly brought to a red heat . It is also very advantageous to dry the coal before its introduc- tion into the retort . In a small gas ...
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... less arch , and conse- the levers become inclined . And as they move quently drive forward a greater or less number upon a fixed fulcrum at their lower extremities , of the teeth of the wheel q . Upon the arm k is and are jointed to the ...
... less arch , and conse- the levers become inclined . And as they move quently drive forward a greater or less number upon a fixed fulcrum at their lower extremities , of the teeth of the wheel q . Upon the arm k is and are jointed to the ...
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... less gas must be burnt in a flame of equal size , which will still possess superior brilliancy ; that less is necessary for the same purpose of illumination ; and that less heat will be occasioned . From five and a half to six cubical ...
... less gas must be burnt in a flame of equal size , which will still possess superior brilliancy ; that less is necessary for the same purpose of illumination ; and that less heat will be occasioned . From five and a half to six cubical ...
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... less space ; it re- quires much less labor and skill to manage it ; it is not so liable to wear and tear , and not so costly to repair as a coal - gas apparatus ; there are no offensive products to remove ; and , on its present improved ...
... less space ; it re- quires much less labor and skill to manage it ; it is not so liable to wear and tear , and not so costly to repair as a coal - gas apparatus ; there are no offensive products to remove ; and , on its present improved ...
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... less , fear him . Boyle . A geminy of asses split will make just four of you . Congreve . GEMINI , in astronomy , the Twins ; a con- stellation or sign of the zodiac , the third in order , representing Castor and Pollux ; and marked ...
... less , fear him . Boyle . A geminy of asses split will make just four of you . Congreve . GEMINI , in astronomy , the Twins ; a con- stellation or sign of the zodiac , the third in order , representing Castor and Pollux ; and marked ...
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A London Encyclopaedia, Or Universal Dictionary of Science, Art, Literature ... Thomas Curtis Ingen forhåndsvisning tilgjengelig - 2015 |
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Side 344 - A verb is a word which signifies to be, to do, or to suffer ; as, I am — I rule — I am ruled.
Side 359 - I am. Thou art. He is. We are. You are. They are. I was. Thou wast He was. We were. You were. They were.
Side 34 - tis in ourselves that we are thus or thus. Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are gardeners ; so that if we will plant nettles or sow lettuce, set hyssop and weed up thyme, supply it with one gender of herbs or distract it with many, either to have it sterile with idleness or manured with industry, why, the power and corrigible authority of this lies in our wills.
Side 277 - scaped the wrangling crew, From Pyrrho's maze, and Epicurus' sty ; And held high converse with the godlike few, Who to the enraptured heart, and ear, and eye, Teach beauty, virtue, truth, and love, and melody.
Side 164 - Kent. Vex not his ghost. O, let him pass! He hates him That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.
Side 392 - That the liberties, franchises, privileges and jurisdictions of Parliament are the ancient and undoubted birthright and inheritance of the subjects of England...
Side 271 - Ancient of days ! august Athena ! where, Where are thy men of might ? thy grand in soul ? Gone — glimmering through the dream of things that were...
Side 317 - O'er the pale marble shall they join their heads, And drink the falling tears each other sheds...
Side 292 - But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.
Side 394 - I say, they will receive a terrible blow this parliament, and yet they shall not see who hurts them. This counsel is not to be contemned, because it may do you good, and can do you no harm : for the danger is past, as soon as you have burned the letter. And I hope God will give you the grace to make good use of it, unto whose holy protection I commend you*.