Physiognomy; or the corresponding analogy between the conformation of the features, and the ruling passions of the mind, tr. [and abridged] by S. Shaw. The title-leaf is a cancel]. |
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... arched fea- tures in the lower part of the countenance , the double chin excepted . I meet no strong - bowed eye - brows combined with bony perpendicular countenances . › Wherever the forehead is projecting , so in general are the under ...
... arched fea- tures in the lower part of the countenance , the double chin excepted . I meet no strong - bowed eye - brows combined with bony perpendicular countenances . › Wherever the forehead is projecting , so in general are the under ...
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... The form , height , arching , proportion , obli- quity , and position of the scull , or bone of the forehead , shew the propensity , degree of power , thought , and sensibility of man . The covering or PHYSIOGNOMY . 55 -Of the Forehead.
... The form , height , arching , proportion , obli- quity , and position of the scull , or bone of the forehead , shew the propensity , degree of power , thought , and sensibility of man . The covering or PHYSIOGNOMY . 55 -Of the Forehead.
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... arching is attended by certain other wrinkles ; so that the wrinkles , separately considered , will give the arching ; and this , vice versa , will give the wrinkles . Cer- tain foreheads can only have perpendicular , others horizontal ...
... arching is attended by certain other wrinkles ; so that the wrinkles , separately considered , will give the arching ; and this , vice versa , will give the wrinkles . Cer- tain foreheads can only have perpendicular , others horizontal ...
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... arched at the top , denotes excellent propensities of cold , tranquil , profound thinking . 6. Projecting - imbecility , immaturity , weak- ness , stupidity . 7. Retreating , in general , denotes superiority of imagination , wit , and ...
... arched at the top , denotes excellent propensities of cold , tranquil , profound thinking . 6. Projecting - imbecility , immaturity , weak- ness , stupidity . 7. Retreating , in general , denotes superiority of imagination , wit , and ...
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... arched forehead , I have only found in men of extraordinary talents , and of an ardent and generous character . 23. The following are the most indubitable signs of an excellent , a perfectly beautiful and significant , intelligent , and ...
... arched forehead , I have only found in men of extraordinary talents , and of an ardent and generous character . 23. The following are the most indubitable signs of an excellent , a perfectly beautiful and significant , intelligent , and ...
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2d Edit accurate animals appear arched beautiful become benevolent bones BOTANY Buffon capable certainly CHAP character chin choleric Circassians colour coun countenance deformed denotes discover distinguished ears EDINBURGH GAZETTEER Engravings expression external eyebrows eyes feeling firm flat forehead genius hair head heart imagination internal J. C. LOUDON JOHN LINDLEY judge knowledge Laplanders Lavater less lips little beard merate mind monical mother motion mouth muscles nations nature neral never noble nose Number object observe outline painter painting passions pathognomy peculiar penetration perfect person philanthropy phlegm phlegmatic physi physiog physiogno physiognomonical sensation Plates portrait proportion qualities racter remarks render resemblance ROBERT SOUTHEY scull Semeiotics sensibility shades SHARON TURNER shew signs soul speak strength tenance thee thing thou tion traits true truth understanding vice virtue visible vols weak Whoever whole wisdom woman wrinkles