Encyclopædia Britannica: Or, A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature, Volumen15,Parte1Colin Macfarquhar, George Gleig A. Bell and C. Macfarquhar, 1797 |
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... proportions through the radicle , plume , " and lobes . This inner fubftance appears very plainly in a tranfverfe fection of the radicle or plume . Towards the extremity of the radicle it is one entire trunk ; but higher up it divides ...
... proportions through the radicle , plume , " and lobes . This inner fubftance appears very plainly in a tranfverfe fection of the radicle or plume . Towards the extremity of the radicle it is one entire trunk ; but higher up it divides ...
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... proportion to the wood and pith . On the other hand , in carrots , it is almoft one - half of the femidiameter of ... proportions through the parenchyma of the bark . Thefe ligneous veffels run longitudinally through the bark in the form ...
... proportion to the wood and pith . On the other hand , in carrots , it is almoft one - half of the femidiameter of ... proportions through the parenchyma of the bark . Thefe ligneous veffels run longitudinally through the bark in the form ...
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... proportions it ought to be made , for containing a complete collection of British plants . By the affiftance of this drawing , and the adjoining fcale , a workman will readily make one . The drawers must have backs and fides , but no ...
... proportions it ought to be made , for containing a complete collection of British plants . By the affiftance of this drawing , and the adjoining fcale , a workman will readily make one . The drawers must have backs and fides , but no ...
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... proportions their labour to their age , fex , and strength , and treats them with kind- nefs and good nature , will ... proportion to his family , and a fufficient por- tion of time allowed for the cultivation of it ; but be- caufe fuch ...
... proportions their labour to their age , fex , and strength , and treats them with kind- nefs and good nature , will ... proportion to his family , and a fufficient por- tion of time allowed for the cultivation of it ; but be- caufe fuch ...
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... proportion , and of fuch an height as to furnish a large fhade , with a free circulation of air equally refreshing to man and beast . The common objection of injury to canes by the roots of fuch trees growing on their borders , may be ...
... proportion , and of fuch an height as to furnish a large fhade , with a free circulation of air equally refreshing to man and beast . The common objection of injury to canes by the roots of fuch trees growing on their borders , may be ...
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Página 231 - Yet shall he mount, and keep his distant way Beyond the limits of a vulgar fate ; Beneath the good how far — but far above the great ! ODE VI.
Página 224 - In flower of youth and beauty's pride : — Happy, happy, happy pair ! None but the brave None but the brave None but the brave deserves the fair...
Página 231 - This pencil take (she said) whose colours clear Richly paint the vernal year : Thine, too, these golden keys, immortal Boy ! This can unlock the gates of Joy ; Of Horror that, and thrilling Fears, Or ope the sacred source of sympathetic Tears.
Página 231 - On Thracia's hills the Lord of War Has curb'd the fury of his car, And dropp'd his thirsty lance at thy command. Perching on the sceptred hand Of Jove, thy magic lulls the feather'd king With ruffled plumes, and flagging wing : Quench'd in dark clouds of slumber lie The terror of his beak, and lightnings of his eye.
Página 192 - And, to deal plainly, I fear I am not in my perfect mind. Methinks I should know you and know this man; Yet I am doubtful; for I am mainly ignorant What place this is, and all the skill I have Remembers not these garments; nor I know not Where I did lodge last night. Do not laugh at me; For, as I am a man, I think this lady To be my child Cordelia.
Página 221 - And Miriam, the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand ; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously : the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
Página 230 - Love framed with Mirth a gay fantastic round : Loose were her tresses seen, her zone unbound; And he, amidst his frolic play, As if he would the charming air repay, Shook thousand odours from his dewy wings.
Página 224 - On his imperial throne: His valiant peers were plac'd around; Their brows with roses and with myrtles bound : (So should desert in arms be crown'd.) The lovely Thais, by his side, Sate like a blooming Eastern bride In flow'r of youth and beauty's pride.
Página 172 - I care not, Fortune, what you me deny : You cannot rob me of free Nature's grace ; You cannot shut the windows of the sky, Through which Aurora shows her brightening face; You cannot bar my constant feet to trace The woods and lawns, by living stream, at eve...
Página 230 - He threw his blood-stained sword in thunder down, And with a withering look The war-denouncing trumpet took, And blew a blast so loud and dread, Were ne'er prophetic sounds so full of woe.