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... length by women . During the Archaic period , Greek men wore a long chiton ; thereafter , except for chario- teers , priests , and the elderly , they wore a knee- length version . Sleeved chitons were worn by actors and priests ...
... length by women . During the Archaic period , Greek men wore a long chiton ; thereafter , except for chario- teers , priests , and the elderly , they wore a knee- length version . Sleeved chitons were worn by actors and priests ...
Page 393
... length of a pendulum is , therefore , a sensitive means of regulation . The alteration is usually carried out by ... length of the pendulum must be kept as nearly con- stant as possible . This may be done in several ways , some of which ...
... length of a pendulum is , therefore , a sensitive means of regulation . The alteration is usually carried out by ... length of the pendulum must be kept as nearly con- stant as possible . This may be done in several ways , some of which ...
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... length , with slender , streamlined bodies . Only a few species exceed 50 cm ( 20 inches ) , although one wolf her- ring ( species Chirocentrus dorab ) reaches 3.6 m ( 12 feet ) in length . Characteristic features include an internal ...
... length , with slender , streamlined bodies . Only a few species exceed 50 cm ( 20 inches ) , although one wolf her- ring ( species Chirocentrus dorab ) reaches 3.6 m ( 12 feet ) in length . Characteristic features include an internal ...
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