The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 5 |
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... greater , which has a handle to hold the instrument , is about two inches and a half diameter , and is divided into twelve parts , agreeing to the twelve months , and each month sub- divided into every fifth day ; and so as that the ...
... greater , which has a handle to hold the instrument , is about two inches and a half diameter , and is divided into twelve parts , agreeing to the twelve months , and each month sub- divided into every fifth day ; and so as that the ...
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... greater . However , in respect of decrease it is limit- ed ; unity being the first and least number , below which therefore it cannot descend . NUMBERS , kinds and distinctions of . Ma- thematicians , considering number under a great ...
... greater . However , in respect of decrease it is limit- ed ; unity being the first and least number , below which therefore it cannot descend . NUMBERS , kinds and distinctions of . Ma- thematicians , considering number under a great ...
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... greater the bet- ter ) in the horizontal direction of the inter- section of the cross wires , and in a place where it can be illuminated in the night . time by a lanthorn hanging near it ; which mark being on a fixed object , will serve ...
... greater the bet- ter ) in the horizontal direction of the inter- section of the cross wires , and in a place where it can be illuminated in the night . time by a lanthorn hanging near it ; which mark being on a fixed object , will serve ...
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... greater number than this . They hang most commonly in clusters , be- ing fixed by the small end to the inner membrane of the stomach , which they ad- here to by means of two small hooks , or tentacula . When they are removed from the ...
... greater number than this . They hang most commonly in clusters , be- ing fixed by the small end to the inner membrane of the stomach , which they ad- here to by means of two small hooks , or tentacula . When they are removed from the ...
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... greater abundance from all seeds , to em- ploy heat to facilitate the separation of the oil from the mucilage , or other matters with which it is combined . For this pur- pose heat is applied , either to the apparatus which is employed ...
... greater abundance from all seeds , to em- ploy heat to facilitate the separation of the oil from the mucilage , or other matters with which it is combined . For this pur- pose heat is applied , either to the apparatus which is employed ...
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